By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr No fewer than 250 Christian widows drawn from seven local government areas of Jigawa South-West Senatorial Zone have received food items to celebrate the 2025 Christmas season and usher in the New Year 2026, following a humanitarian intervention by renowned philanthropist and APC chieftain, Ambassador Dr. Halima Suleiman Zakari. The beneficiaries, who cut across Dutse, Kiyawa, Miga, Buji, Birnin Kudu, Gwaram and Jahun Local Government Areas, received 250 bags of rice and one cow, donated by Dr. Zakari as part of her commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and fostering peaceful coexistence. Speaking shortly after…
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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr As the joy and warmth of Christmas fill homes and hearts across the land, the Member representing Oshimili South State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. (Barr.) Ifechukwukwu Bridget Anyafulu, has extended an emotional and heartfelt Christmas message to the people, calling for love, forgiveness, peace, and hope. Speaking on behalf of her family, Hon. Anyafulu described Christmas as a sacred season that reminds humanity of God’s unfailing love and the power of compassion in healing hearts and communities. “May this Christmas bring deep peace to your hearts, joy and love…
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated veteran journalist and businessman, Asiwaju Sola Adebayo, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ahon described Adebayo as an iconic and celebrated journalist whose career had left an indelible mark on the journalism profession in Nigeria. He commended the veteran journalist for his outstanding contributions to the welfare and wellbeing of journalists as well as the NUJ, noting that his dedication, professionalism and entrepreneurial drive had played a significant role in the growth and development of journalism over the…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has reaffirmed that Senator Ned Nwoko is committed exclusively to the creation of Anioma State with Asaba as its capital, in line with the bill he has sponsored at the National Assembly. Chief Eboh, who serves as political adviser to the Delta North senator, made the clarification in a statement issued in Asaba, stressing “Senator Nwoko’s irrevocable resolve to actualise the Anioma State project as conceived by its founding fathers led by Sir Dennis Osadebay over seven decades ago” He explained that while Senator Nwoko is not opposed to…
As Christians around the world celebrate Christmas in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has extended warm Yuletide greetings to Nigerians, particularly his constituents across Anioma land. In a Christmas goodwill message issued in Abuja, Senator Nwoko described the season as one of profound significance, not only for Christians but for humanity at large, given the “graceful spiritual and moral symbolism embodied in the life of Jesus Christ” He noted that the sacred birth of Christ more than 2,000 years ago heralded an extraordinary life whose influence…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated with Deltans on the celebration of 2025 Christmas, calling on them to embrace love, unity and Christ-like living as the foundation for peaceful coexistence and sustainable development in the state. Governor Oborevwori in his Christmas message, issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, urged Deltans and residents to use the season to reflect on the virtues of sacrifice, compassion and selfless service exemplified by Jesus Christ, while renewing their commitment to building a more harmonious society. Governor Oborevwori commended the people of Delta State for their resilience, unity and…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major restructuring of responsibilities within the federal ministry of finance, reassigning key revenue-generation and cash management functions from Wale Edun to Doris Uzoka-Anite. The directive, conveyed in a presidential memo dated December 10, represents one of the most significant internal reorganisations of Nigeria’s fiscal architecture in recent years. The move effectively curtails Edun’s oversight of revenues, debt and payments at a time the federal government is facing acute cash-flow pressures. The reshuffle follows a sharp revenue shortfall in 2025, despite earlier assurances by revenue agencies that targets had been exceeded, claims now disputed by…
In a major boost to maternal and child healthcare delivery, the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has announced the commencement of free walk-in maternal healthcare services for pregnant women and children under the age of five across the state. The initiative, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, will be available in all DSCHC-accredited public and private health facilities in Delta State. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, made the announcement during a press briefing at the Commission’s headquarters in Asaba, where he outlined key milestones and reforms achieved under the Delta State…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has extended warm Christmas greetings to Deltans, Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, as well as the nation’s sporting community, calling on citizens to embrace unity, compassion and renewed hope as the year draws to a close. In his Christmas message, Ochei described the festive season as a profound reminder of the enduring values of love, peace, sacrifice and hope, urging Nigerians to reflect on their shared humanity and recommit to service and togetherness. “Even in the face of challenges, the spirit…
The Minority Leader of the 9th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, OON, has congratulated the people of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Delta State, and Nigerians at large on the occasion of this year’s Christmas, urging them to use the period to rekindle their love for one another as well as strengthen their trust in God’s divine intervention in the affairs of humanity. In a Yuletide message on Thursday, December 25, 2025, Rt. Hon. Elumelu noted that Christmas, the celebration of the birth of the Saviour, Jesus Christ, reminds mankind of God’s unfailing love and provision of eternal solution to…