The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to placing the welfare and well-being of Deltans at the core of governance, assuring that only quality projects will be delivered in the State for the benefits of the people. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, gave the assurance on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, while receiving members of the Delta State Executive Council (SEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), during a courtesy visit to his residence in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area. Ahon said the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori remains steadfast in…
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By Jide Ajia The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has officially wed Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The announcement was made public on Friday by a facebook user and member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, via a celebratory social media post. He confirmed the union between the high-ranking government official and the former Olori of the Ife Kingdom. The Dajoh family described the union as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” as they formally welcomed her into their fold in Benue State. In a statement that…
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has advised the Federal Government to disregard any appeals for surrender from bandits operating in different parts of the country, insisting that the criminals must first be completely dealt with. Babangida made his position known in a post on his verified X handle, formerly Twitter, where he called for a decisive military response against armed groups terrorising communities nationwide. According to the former leader, security agencies should prioritise the full neutralisation of bandits before considering dialogue or negotiations of any kind. He maintained that accepting surrender prematurely could undermine efforts to…
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…
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…