Under existing police regulations, officers are required to retire upon reaching 60 years of age or completing 35 years of service, whichever comes first. On 24 February, President Bola Tinubu appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun, who resigned on Tuesday. Mr Disu was promoted to the position of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in March 2025, and became an IGP less than a year after that promotion. Mr Disu’s appointment came at a time when he was close to reaching the mandatory retirement age prescribed by law. He was born on 13 April…
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By Chidi Chukwutem The destiny of Delta North stands at a defining crossroads. This is not merely another electoral cycle; it is a moment that will determine whether the region deepens its progress or drifts back into the shadows of political control and recycled ambition. The choice before the people is clear: consolidate courageous leadership or return to structures that stifle independence and dilute the people’s voice. Re-electing Prince Ned Nwoko represents far more than renewing a mandate. It represents a collective decision to protect the political will of Delta North from the grip of godfatherism. For too…
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MANAGEMENT OF Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) INEFFICIENCY TAKEN TOO FAR IN ASABA AND ENVIRONS The Management, Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) I write as concerned residents of Asaba and its environs in Delta State, compelled by the prolonged darkness that has engulfed our communities for over three weeks, and by the near silence from your office regarding the cause of this unacceptable situation. Electricity is not a luxury. It is a fundamental service that powers homes, businesses, hospitals, schools, and livelihoods. Yet, for weeks, thousands of families and entrepreneurs in Asaba have been subjected…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Delta State is expanding its economic diversification drive beyond traditional sectors, with plans to tap into carbon credit markets and blue economy opportunities. Commissioner for Economic Planning, Hon. Sonny Ekedayen, disclosed this during a media interaction in Asaba on Wednesday. He revealed that the Delta State Azura Man Grove Project has received a “No Objection” from the National Council on Climate Change, clearing the way for the state to participate in carbon credit initiatives. Describing it as a “game-changing revenue diversification strategy,” Ekedayen said Delta’s vast mangrove forests and coastal resources position the state…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Journalists on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, gathered in Asaba for a media parley with the Delta State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Hon. Sonny Ekedayen, who outlined the administration’s roadmap to reposition the state’s economy for sustainable growth and employment generation. Speaking at his office, Ekedayen said the state government’s heavy investment in infrastructure was deliberate and strategic, aimed at creating an enabling environment for private sector participation. He noted that Delta’s unique structure, with multiple major towns and urban centres spread across the state, requires sustained infrastructure spending to ensure balanced development. “You cannot…
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has said that the ongoing reconstruction of the Uzere–Asaba–Ase Road and associated bridge works underscores Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to inclusive development across the state. Speaking on Tuesday during an inspection of the project in Isoko South Local Government Area, Izeze described the initiative as a bold intervention valued at about ₦8 billion, aimed at linking hinterland communities and easing the movement of people and agricultural produce. “This project confirms to you, to the people here, and to Deltans in particular and indeed to everyone that this…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Head of Service of Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has urged civil servants in the state to embrace financial discipline and strategic investments that will enable them to prosper and become homeowners and car owners. Dr. Oseji gave the charge while speaking at a workshop titled “Financial Literacy for Civil Servants” held in Asaba. She encouraged participants to explore legitimate additional sources of income, including farming, investment in landed property, and structured savings plans. The Head of Service emphasized that financial literacy remains a critical tool for empowerment, stressing the values of transparency, accountability, and…
By Seun Opejobi President Bola Tinubu has removed the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun. Egbetokun has been replaced by Tunji Disu, an Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG. His removal is said to have followed Tinubu’s directive for him to resign. It was gathered that Tinubu directed Egebtokun to resign his position at a meeting in the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. Tinubu appointed Egebtokun as the 22nd IGP on June 19, 2023. His substantive appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council on October 31, 2023. Appointed as IGP at the age of 58, Egbetokun was…
The Delta State Government has said that the scale, spread and impact of projects executed under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori have firmly positioned him ahead of future electoral contests. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, stated that the administration’s visible achievements across the state are speaking louder than campaign rhetoric. Aniagwu made the remarks during an interview on “Politics Tonight” on TVC, where he outlined what he described as sweeping accomplishments in infrastructure, security, fiscal management and rural development under the Oborevwori administration. According to him, the governor has continued to push ahead with major infrastructure…
By Patrick Ochei As political conversations gradually shift toward 2031 in Delta State, Comrade Prince Kpokpogri has cautioned stakeholders against what he describes as a potential “succession mistake” driven solely by zoning sentiments rather than competence and leadership capacity. In a strongly worded position statement, Kpokpogri, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum and Publisher of Integrity Watchdog Magazine, urged political leaders and citizens to prioritize continuity, experience, and inclusiveness in determining the state’s next leadership trajectory. At the center of his intervention is the ongoing administration of Sheriff Oborevwori, whose MORE Agenda blueprint, he noted, has laid a foundation…