Delta State has intensified its campaign to safeguard children, as the Chairman of the Delta State Child Rights Implementation Committee, Mrs. Oghenekevwe Agas, rallied stakeholders to strengthen child-protection systems across all Local Government Areas (LGAs). She reaffirmed that both the committee and the Ministry of Women Affairs remain fully active and responsive to all reports of child abuse. Agas, who also serves as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, made the charge during a stakeholders’ meeting of the committee held at the Chike Edozien Secretariat, Asaba. The meeting brought together a wide array of partners in…
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by Funke Egbemode The other room is the most important room in the home and in any woman’s life. Every woman knows that. So, don’t mind those who are pretending to be holier than the sacred sanctuary. It’s okay to have powers in and over the other rooms, but a woman who does not know how to wield the influence derivable and derived from the other room is indeed a powerless woman. Yes, the powers of the boardroom is plenty power. But what is the power of the boardroom without the power of the bedroom? At best, the power of…
by Femi Fabunmi Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the heavy deployment of police and military personnel attached to his son, Seyi Tinubu, saying such resources are urgently needed in more insecure parts of the country. Soyinka made the appeal while speaking in honour of veteran poet, Odia Ofeimun, who received a special recognition award at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism held at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Recounting an encounter at a hotel in Ikoyi, Soyinka said he was taken aback when he saw a young man surrounded by a…
by Yusuf Alli (Managing Editor, Northern Operation) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) for alleged terrorism financing. The ex-Minister is also to explain issues relating to money laundering, especially operation of suspicious accounts. Malami has been asked to account for his investment of about N10billion in Kebbi State, whereabouts of $322million Abacha loot recovered from Swiss account and about $22million from Island of Jersey in the UK. The EFCC was holding on to Malami as at 10pm on Tuesday because he has not been…
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has reaffirmed its dedication to shielding micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the financial implications of health emergencies. This commitment was underscored during the inaugural MSME Summit organized by the Delta State Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DESMEDA). Representing the Director-General of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, Dr. Okeoghene Owigho conveyed warm congratulations to DESMEDA for hosting the summit, themed “Advancing Delta MSMEs: From Vision to MORE Value.” The theme aligns with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, which aims to drive technological innovation and infrastructural development, ultimately enhancing MSME value…
In line with its mandate to strengthen its service delivery and ensure enrollee satisfaction, the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has commenced an intensive senior management training programme aimed at strengthening corporate performance and standardizing operations. The initiative forms part of DSCHC’s broader transition to a more efficient performance-driven institutional framework. Speaking during the opening of the 3-day capacity-building session, DSCHC Consultant, Dr. S.O. Nwachukwu, explained that many of the senior staff were initially deployed from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to support the Commission’s early operations. He noted that the civil service work culture differs from the…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Delta State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has applauded civil servants for their years of dedication and invaluable contributions to the state’s development, reassuring them that government remains committed to their wellbeing both in service and beyond. She gave the commendation in Asaba at the opening of a two-day Pre-Retirement Training Programme designed to equip workers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a smooth transition into post-retirement life. Dr. Oseji described retirement not as an end, but “a new beginning—an opportunity to explore fresh horizons, nurture long-held passions, and embrace a fulfilling…
On 5 December 2025, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a landmark judgment that once again underscored the autonomy of local government councils as a distinct tier of government. In a case brought by the Attorney General of Osun State on behalf of 30 local government councils against the Attorney General of the Federation, the Court held that the Attorney General of Osun State lacked the authority to sue on behalf of the councils. The ruling emphasized that local governments are autonomous constitutional entities and must initiate legal actions themselves. The Court clarified that its original jurisdiction applies only to…
Leaders and other stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District, on Sunday, converged at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, for a high-level strategic meeting and pledged unalloyed loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The gathering, which brought together senior government officials, party executives, leaders, other stakeholders, and grassroots mobilisers, focused on reinforcing unity, discipline, and internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections with discussions centred on strengthening the party’s organisational framework, enhancing collaboration across all levels, and ensuring readiness for what stakeholders described as a defining political year. Moving a…
By Seun Opejobi Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State on Saturday, attributed his return to office to the “special grace of God” and “special favour” of President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had suspended Fubara for six months following crisis with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and the state legislators. Upon completion, Tinubu reinstated Fubara while the governor resolved the bad blood between him, Wike, and legislators in the state. However, speaking at the combined 37th and 38th convocation of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwu in Port Harcourt, on Saturday, the governor affirmed his administration’s commitment to…