Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising road safety over punitive sanctions in addressing the recurring incidents involving articulated trucks, particularly around the Ubu Bridge axis in Ogwashi-Uku along the newly constructed Ughelli–Asaba dual carriageway. The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the government would implement decisive measures aimed at curbing the rising cases of accidents involving heavy-duty vehicles on the corridor. According to the Commissioner, the approach of the Oborevwori administration is anchored on enhanced safety enforcement rather than restrictive…
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Kemi Adeosun, the former minister of finance, has attributed her resignation from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari to the handiwork of “powerful enemies”. Adeosun spoke during an interview on Channels Television, which will be aired on Friday. An excerpt of the interview — Inside Sources — was aired on Thursday as part of a news bulletin. In 2018, Adeosun tendered her resignation as finance minister following allegations that she tendered a forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate as part of her credentials. Speaking during the interview, the former finance minister said “powerful enemies” in the Buhari-led administration…
Maybe many of us didn’t know that tax and VAT sharing are one of the areas of injustice happening in this country. For years southerners especially the Niger Delta had been crying but each time Northern politicians will silence them. Every president that came continued with this injustice. But finally a man with boldness is here to fix the injustice and get every state to wake up and work or be left behind. Here’s the specific part of Tinubu’s tax reforms related to VAT that can encourage states to work harder and grow their local economies — especially by increasing…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, FNIALS, LLD (HC), KSG, KSJI, has nominated Hon. Bridget Ifechukwukwu Anyafulu, Member representing Oshimili South State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, for the revered Olinzele Ahaba Chieftaincy Title. The nomination was announced in the Asagba’s New Year message, where he listed Hon. Anyafulu among notable sons and daughters of Asaba found worthy for the honour. Other nominees include Ogbueshi (Prof.) Louis Edozie, former Delta State Commissioner for Information, and Barr. Chike Ogeah, among others. According to the New…
The Member representing Oshimili South State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. (Barr.) Bridget Ifechukwukwu Anyafulu, has extended heartfelt New Year greetings to the people of Oshimili South and residents of Delta State as they usher in the year 2026. In her New Year message, Hon. Anyafulu described the New Year as a season of renewed hope and collective progress, calling on the people to embrace peace, unity and love for one another. “On behalf of my family and the peace-loving people of Oshimili South State Constituency, I warmly wish everyone a peaceful and happy New Year,”…
An ultra-modern, FIFA-standard mini stadium with tartan tracks built by the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, RT. Hon. Victor Ochei, has been successfully put to test following the conclusion of the 2025 Grassroots Football Tournament held at the facility in Onicha Olona, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. The sporting complex hosted the annual Onicha Olona Unity Cup, attracting football enthusiasts, community leaders and young talents from across the area, with the new facility earning widespread commendation for its quality and functionality. Speaking at the event, Victor Ochei said the project was conceived out of a strong…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm and heart-felt felicitations to Deltans as they usher in the Year 2026. He expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty for His protection, grace and sustaining presence over the people and the state throughout the past year. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described the New Year as a season of renewed hope, fresh beginnings and collective responsibility. He urged citizens to draw strength from the lessons of the past and look forward to the future with optimism, courage and unity of purpose. The…
The Minority Leader of the 9th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, OON, has urged Nigerians, particularly the people of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, to maintain their unity, faith and renewed optimism as the nation enters the New Year, 2026 In a New Year message on Thursday, January I, 2026, Elumelu expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the country through the challenges of the past year and encouraged citizens to remain hopeful about the future. He noted that the New Year presents an opportunity for renewed confidence in the collective commitment to national stability and progress adding that he is…
by Funke Egbemode Husbands can and do defect because defection is a two-way street. If wives can defect, so can husbands. If a woman doesn’t get too old for touching and pampering, a man is also entitled to warmth, kiss and cuddle. A bull is always a bull. His charging power may reduce but charge he must. He doesn’t even want to be told or reminded that he’s not charging hard like of old. He may not be as fast and furious as he was 30 years ago but it is still dangerous to leave a bull unattended. Unfortunately, many…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr In a bold political move ahead of the 2027 general elections, renowned lawyer and grassroots mobiliser, Chukwudi ONYEJEKWE Awande, Esq., has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring his entry into the party as a “new covenant” with the people of Anambra East and West Federal Constituency. Awande made the announcement on December 30, 2025, during an official declaration speech that drew party leaders, traditional rulers, supporters, and members of the press. The decision, he said, followed months of wide-ranging consultations across communities in Anam, Aguleri, Umueri and Nzam. “Our people are tired…