After years of advocacy, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has finally embraced a concept that many experts have long championed: empowering the Naira. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance announced that the FEC has directed the full implementation of the Naira-for-Crude policy. This move sends a clear message to local refiners: “If you want Nigeria’s crude, you’ll pay in Naira.” This marks the end of the half-hearted arrangements that allowed the Naira to be treated as inferior within its own borders. What was once a trial phase is now official policy. If there’s one individual who has every reason to…
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By Abel Johngold Amb. Dr. Favour Obakoro, the Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Morals and Diaspora Affairs and CEO of Vida Modelo Multimedia Company, has made a passionate appeal to the public and relevant authorities after enduring weeks of unlawful detention, alleged bullying, and forced payment of millions of naira to fraudsters. In an emotional revelation, Obakoro, popularly known as Vida Modelo, recounted how a group of fraudsters, in connivance with political detractors and backed by certain police officers, framed her for financial fraud. This led to her being illegally detained in Abuja for over…
By Basil Okoh A composition by a JSS-level critic was written in response to my op-ed with the title: “2027: TINUBU LOSES IN DELTA IF SHERIFF FIELDED BY APC”. To prove himself to be a juvenile critic, the writer with the moniker Jim Derek, mentioned the name Basil Okoh 31 times in a 1620 word, two-page composition and splattered the pages with abuse, hate and contradictory assertions, completely lacking focus or understanding of what was written. I felt punished, not by the drivel he wrote, but by the effort I wasted going through the timid and juvenile thoughts espoused in…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwore has revealed that Delta State health workers remuneration is the highest in the country. Governor Oborevwore represented by the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, spoke on Tuesday in his remarks during the matriculation ceremony of Students of the College of Nursing Science, FMC Asaba, Onicha-Uku in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the State. The governor who applauded the immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu, for the role he played in attracting the institution to Onicha-Uku, urged the matriculating students to be good…
by Ntakobong Otongaran President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd) as Sole Administrator, following the suspension of all elected officials, has sparked controversy, NTAKOBONG OTONGARAN examines the issues involved The crisis in Rivers State cannot be divorced from the power tussle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor in office and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The latter was the state’s governor from 2015 to 2023. He handpicked Fubara as his successor in 2023, expecting a loyal echo. Instead, the…
By Nwabueze Obed In 2023, approximately 5 million tonnes of cocoa were produced globally. Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana alone accounted for 50% of the world’s cocoa production, while the entire West African region contributed 75%. Meanwhile, Germany was the leading exporter of chocolate, with exports valued at over $5.6 billion—much of its raw material sourced from Africa. The same year, total retail sales of chocolate confectionery in the United States reached $24.5 billion. As of 2024, the global chocolate industry is valued at $200 billion, with Americans spending an average of $144.90 per capita on chocolate. Disturbing Facts on Cocoa…
by Yewande Fasan Grammy-nominated singer Davido has opened up about his relationship with Tiwa Savage, describing her as “my sister for life” despite their public fallout. In an interview on The Breakfast Club, Davido emphasised their close bond, likening their disagreements to typical sibling squabbles. He reassured fans that he still cares deeply for Tiwa and her child, considering them family. “We used to stay in the same house. The situation with Tiwa was personal; she was a good friend to Sophia Momodu. Tiwa Savage is my sister for life. She changed the game for females. I love her and…
by Faith Yahaya, Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of moderate-heavy rainfall in six States of the country. The affected States are: Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Bayelsa Delta and Ogun. The rainfall is anticipated between Wednesday April 9-11, 2025. The agency, in its heavy rainfall forecast bulletin on Tuesday, also forecasted light-moderate rainfall in Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Imo, Abia, Ekiti and few others states. It added that other parts of the country would experience very light or no rain in the next three days. The agency in the bulletin also hinted that there are prospects…
The late Sunday night invasion of Iyara Community in the heart of Warri South Local Government area of Delta state, by some unidentified armed youths has left in its wake a building razed and few other persons sustaining injuries in the attack. Sources in the community disclosed that the invaders armed with guns, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons at about 10:47pm on Sunday, shot sporadically into the air to scare away residents and in the process inflicted severe injuries on few persons in the area. Residents of the area, especially women and children were reported to have ran helter skelter…
BY JUMAI NWACHUKWU As the world commemorates World Health Day under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, the Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, has called for urgent and sustained efforts from governments and the global health community to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths. In a passionate interview to mark the global health event, Dr. Akpoveta emphasized the critical need to prioritize maternal and newborn health in policy and practice. while pointing to alarming global statistics that highlight the urgency of the issue, Dr. Akpoveta noted that nearly 300,000 women die each year…