The Managing Director of Ventura Hotel & Suites, Prince Ebube Obi, has said that Nigeria’s hospitality industry is steadily evolving and aligning with global standards in service delivery, infrastructure, and guest experience. Prince Obi made this assertion while speaking on the growing professionalism and competitiveness within the sector, noting that Nigerian hotels are increasingly embracing international best practices, modern technology, and customer-centric service models. According to him, the hospitality industry in Nigeria has witnessed remarkable transformation in recent years, driven by increased travel, rising economic activities, and greater exposure to global hospitality trends. He stressed that quality service, safety, ambience,…
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A deepening financial scandal is rocking Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, as fresh documents reveal how an ₦800 million loan allegedly obtained without legislative approval has triggered impeachment proceedings, EFCC investigations, and an unprecedented demand that Zenith Bank Plc freeze the council’s accounts. At the centre of the storm is the Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, who is accused by a majority of councillors of secretly contracting the massive loan, allegedly forging their signatures to secure it, and running the council’s finances without lawful oversight. The Loan Nobody Approved Findings by the Legislative Arm…
Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive Campaign Council 2027, has said that Rt. Hon. Waive did not base his campaign in the last election on turn by turn basis, saying that the decision on who to represent the good people of Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency lies on the electorate and not any pressure group. Chief Bunor Agbomedarho, Director General, Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive Campaing council 2027, made the call in a telephone chat with our correspondent while reacting to the call made political pressure group, under the aegis ofthe Consultative Forum for Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu…
The Centre for Management Development (CMD), in collaboration with key private sector partners, has structured out a series of programmes aimed at empowering youths, women, and local communities across Delta North Senatorial District. The initiatives, which were facilitated by Senator Ned Nwoko, are expected to promote skills development, economic empowerment, and improved access to healthcare services in the region. From January 28 to 31, 2026, CMD, in partnership with Albeam Global Resources Ltd, will host a Training and Empowerment Programme for Youths at Hotel Benezia. The programme will bring together young people from different parts of Delta North for capacity-building…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday warned that the erosion of public confidence in the judiciary poses a grave threat to peace, law and order, stressing that when citizens lose faith in the justice system, they may resort to self-help, a situation capable of plunging society into chaos and anarchy. The governor gave the warning in Asaba during the swearing-in of six newly appointed judges for the Delta State High Court and the Customary Court of Appeal, urging members of the Bench to uphold the highest standards of probity, fairness, courage and impartiality in the discharge of…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mr. Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, who reportedly died in a fatal road accident in Umunede, Ika North East Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the passing as sudden, painful and a great loss, not only to the Ndidi family but also to the Umunede community and the entire Ika Nation. The Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to Wilfred Ndidi, members of the bereaved family,…
Fresh details have emerged from the ongoing investigation into the Coup Plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, with security sources indicating that financial trails linked to the aborted plan were traced to accounts associated with former Bayelsa State governor, Timipre Sylva. Operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), working alongside the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), tracked substantial sums of money allegedly connected to the failed coup attempt to financial accounts linked to Sylva. According to Daily Sun, Sylva became a focus of investigators after some of the detained military officers reportedly…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute any individual found in possession of firearms or attempting to disrupt peace in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor gave the directive on Tuesday while receiving the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, CP Aina Adesola, and his management team during a courtesy visit to Government House, Asaba. Governor Oborevwori described the posting of CP Adesola to Delta State as a homecoming, noting that the police chief was well acquainted with the state, having previously served in key operational positions…
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has launched the first edition of the Nathaniel Oyelola Memorial Scholarship Scheme (NOMS), an educational support initiative aimed at assisting indigent secondary school students with the cost of registering for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Scheme, named in honour of Engineer Nathaniel Oyelola, one of the seven founding members of the Pyrates Confraternity, is designed to remove financial barriers that prevent academically promising students from completing secondary education and progressing to higher learning. In its maiden edition, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the NAS Capn, Dr…
By Bamidele Ademola-Olateju The quickest way to lose your own dignity is by trying to strip someone else of theirs. We have all seen it on Facebook: a friendship hits the rocks, and suddenly, the “receipts” start flying across the timeline. But here is a hard truth we must remember; how you treat a former friend tells us everything about your character and nothing about theirs. In our culture, we value the Omoluwabi spirit. We value the person who understands that even when a bridge is burned, you don’t have to poison the water underneath. When you feel the urge…