A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Delta state, Engineer Emmanuel Afam Eboh has dismissed as misrepresentation of facts, comments credited to Dr.Festus Okubor, chief strategist to the state governor, where he expressed concerns over the recent Delta North senatorial meeting held at the country home of senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North at the National Assembly. Engineer Eboh in a statement said contrary to Okubor’s claims in a press interview, the senatorial meeting followed due process in line with APC constitutional provisions. The APC stalwart faulted Okubor’s insinuations as “alarmist and ill informed.” He expressed dismay that Okubor…
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In a move to promote digital literacy and educational inclusion, the First Lady of Delta State, Her Excellency Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has distributed 500 uLesson tablets to students in public primary and secondary schools across the state. The distribution, which took place at Government House, Asaba, on Thursday, was carried out in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Speaking at the event, Deaconess Oborevwori described the gesture as a meaningful investment in the future of Delta State’s children. “Again, we are giving students from the Primary, Junior, and Senior Secondary Schools five hundred…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, Delta North now stands at a turning point. Once viewed as a quiet senatorial district tucked within Delta State, it is today finding fresh energy and national attention through the emergence of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko—a man whose entry into the Senate has introduced a unique blend of celebrity, activism, and public engagement. For the people of Delta North, his rise represents more than just a change in leadership, it signals the arrival of a new kind of political voice. From Royalty to Politics Ned Nwoko’s journey to the Nigerian…
Senator Ned Nwoko has voiced strong support for the proposed bill to establish the National Institute on Drugs Awareness and Rehabilitation, asserting that Nigeria’s current drug response framework lacks the institutional capacity to tackle the country’s growing addiction crisis. Speaking at a one-day public hearing organized by the Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics, Senator Nwoko pushed back against concerns from some stakeholders who fear the proposed institute may duplicate the functions of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). “The gap in our current drug response framework is glaring,” Nwoko said. “NDLEA’s focus is largely enforcement and interdiction, but…
The Wife of the Governor of Delta State and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Her Excellency, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has continued the distribution of food items under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Scheme, a federal government social investment program led by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON). At the distribution event held at Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday, Deaconess Oborevwori handed over 3,000 bags of semolina and 2,500 cartons of pasta to 400 hundred households in the state, marking a continuation of an earlier round of food distribution carried out under the same…
President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, sign into law four groundbreaking tax reform bills that will transform Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework. The four bills, the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, were passed by the National Assembly after extensive consultations with various interest groups and stakeholders. When the new tax laws become operational, they are expected to significantly transform tax administration in the country, leading to increased revenue generation, improved business environment, and a boost in domestic and foreign investments. The historic presidential assent…
In the timeless words of Mahatma Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” This perfectly encapsulates the extraordinary journey of Dr. Victor Azubuike Osiatuma, a dedicated physician whose decade long service to humanity and the Nigerian health system continues to inspire. For more than ten years, Dr. Osiatuma led the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba; two years in acting capacity and eight years as substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD); coupled with over two decades of professional practice in medicine and hospital management. Indeed, his tenure was marked by a period of…
By Kenneth Orusi In the vast political landscape of Delta North, few names command the level of attention and admiration as Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko. Known for his boldness, political tenacity, and grassroots connection, Senator Nwoko has, over the past two years, proven himself not only as a legislator but as a strategic force. A Stakeholders Meeting That Shook the Region The recent Delta North Stakeholders Meeting, convened by Delta North senatorial chairman, Adizue Eluaka, and hosted by Senator Nwoko in Idumuje-Gboko, was more than just a political gathering; it was a demonstration of raw political strength. The event,…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Communities across Delta State have been urged to strengthen their Community Health Development Committees (CHDCs) to drive grassroots-level malaria prevention through enhanced mosquito net usage, timely testing, and robust health education initiatives. This call was made by Sir Austin Uwede, Delta State Programme Officer of the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN), during a media briefing held in Asaba. The briefing focused on the Global Fund’s Malaria Community-Led Monitoring Project currently being implemented in the state by ACOMIN. Uwede emphasized the need for communities to take greater ownership of their local health…
Lagos, Nigeria – June 23, 2025— The Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi on her election as the President of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN). In a statement signed by Dr. Nkechi Ali-Balogun, fnipr, Chair/CEO of PRCAN, the association described Mrs. Bayo-Ajayi’s election as a landmark achievement and a significant moment in the history of the marketing and communications profession in Nigeria. “On behalf of PRCAN, I extend our warmest congratulations to Mrs. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi on her historic election as the first female President of the National…