Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike flagged off the construction of the Abuja City Walk project, a world-class mixed-use development modelled after Dubai’s iconic City Walk. The project will create a vibrant, mixed-use urban hub and will feature a 450-metre skyscraper projected to become Africa’s tallest tower, as well as commercial, retail, medical, hospitality, institutional and luxury facilities when completed. The development will also include a 13,000-seat indoor arena expected to become Nigeria’s largest indoor sports and entertainment venue, alongside an arts district with about 12,000 square metres of exhibition and performance space. Other features include “The Living Ravine,”…
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By Tayo Mabeweje Politics is not boxing, where courage alone can earn applause. It is chess, where every move must be calculated, every alliance nurtured, and every ambition subjected to the test of timing. One truth has remained constant in South-West politics for over two decades: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the political epicentre of the region. Governments have changed, parties have merged, alliances have shifted, but the gravitational pull of his political structure has remained remarkably resilient. This is the reality Governor Seyi Makinde appears to have underestimated. There is an old lesson in nature: when an ant raises…
By Udueme Ejime In the last 48 hours, social media has been awash with reports surrounding the tragic rape allegation involving 20-year-old Favour Agbro and a 44-year-old content creator, Mr. Ifeanyi Ogbonna, an incident that reportedly ended with the young woman’s death. The development has generated widespread outrage, sorrow and calls for justice. If the allegations are established in court, they represent not only a grave criminal offence but also a painful reminder of the dangers faced by many young women in society. According to accounts circulating publicly, the young woman was allegedly lured with promises of mentorship and assistance…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a railway vandalism syndicate and recovered stolen railway tracks valued at approximately ₦200 million during a major intelligence-led operation. The suspects have been identified as Waheed Ayinde (54), Muhammed Sani (27), and Hassan Ibrahim (22). According to the Police, operatives intercepted the suspects on July 14, 2026, in the Gambari, Orile-Igbon area of Oyo State, where they also recovered a large quantity of vandalized rail tracks and a HOWO truck (registration number CAL 972 XA) allegedly used to transport the stolen materials. Police spokesperson DSP Olayinka Ayanlade said preliminary…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr In a bold move aimed at transforming public transportation and easing the burden of rising commuting costs, the Delta State Government has concluded plans to deploy a fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses within the next four to five months, marking the beginning of a modern mass transit system designed to provide residents with affordable, safe and reliable transportation. The Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Onoriode Agofure, disclosed this during an interaction with journalists in Asaba yesterday, revealing that Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori had approved the procurement of the buses as part…
By Rita Oyiboka Medical experts assembled by the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity have raised concerns over the impact of Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions on reproductive health, warning that financial stress, depression and unhealthy lifestyles are contributing to a growing incidence of erectile dysfunction and male infertility among Nigerian men. The experts spoke during a live radio discussion on Trend FM, Asaba, held as part of the Annual Feast of Barracuda (FoB) Lecture organised by the Vito Corsica Deck of NAS, with the theme: “Breaking the Silence on Fertility: Understanding the Challenges, Exploring the Solutions, Restoring Hope.” The…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Nearly a decade after the death of one of Nigeria’s foremost linguists and the country’s first Professor of Igbo Language, Prof. Emmanuel Nolue Emenanjo, his passion for education continues to transform lives, as a foundation established in his honour has donated dozens of classroom furniture to Omu Boys Secondary School, Ibusa, in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. The intervention by the Prof. Emmanuel Nolue Emenanjo Foundation, also known as the Umu Nolue Foundation, brought excitement to the school community as students, teachers and community leaders gathered to witness the presentation of…
By Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza. There is a timeless truth that every society, and indeed every individual, must reflect upon: if God loves the person you hate, you are in trouble. It is a profound reminder that human prejudice can never overturn divine purpose, and that our personal biases do not determine whom God chooses to bless, elevate, or use for the good of His people. As Delta State continues on its developmental journey under the leadership of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, this truth resonates even more deeply. Leadership ultimately finds its strongest validation not in the…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA mnipr The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, Alhaji Dahir Lawal Yahaya, on Monday led a delegation to pay a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), following the death of her mother, Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan. The visit, which underscored the solidarity of public institutions with the bereaved family, was marked by prayers and tributes in honour of the deceased, who was described as a devoted mother and a woman of exemplary character. Speaking during the visit, Yahaya conveyed the heartfelt…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Delta State has recorded one of its most remarkable revenue turnarounds in recent years, growing its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from about ₦84 billion in 2023 to over ₦200 billion, as the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration intensifies efforts to build a resilient economy that is less dependent on crude oil. The impressive performance came to the fore on Monday in Asaba when a high-powered delegation of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) paid a courtesy visit to the state to assess its progress in economic diversification and enhanced revenue generation. Speaking during…