The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has said that growing local capacity of the Nigerian workforce remains the sure way of curbing unemployment in the country, as he commends the military for relying on direct labour and local contractors in the execution of it’s projects. Senator Joel-Onowakpo made the observation and commendation in his address during his familiarisation visit to the Brigade Commander, 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Folu Shonibare in the capital city of Asaba, Delta State. Senator Joel-Onowakpo who represents Delta South Senatorial District, said the visit was not for an oversight function but to…
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By Kenneth Obieh, MNIPR The Head of Service of Delta State, Dr. Mrs. Mininim Oseji, has pledged to collaborate with the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) program to improve service delivery and promote good governance across the state. Dr. Oseji made this commitment during a courtesy visit by the D-CARES management team, led by the State Coordinator, Lady Dr. Patience Ogbewe. She emphasized the imperative of strict adherence to the procurement processes established by the Delta State Public Procurement Commission to ensure transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the execution of the program’s objectives. Dr. Oseji further…
By Abel Johngold, MNIPR The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, FNIALS, has announced the maiden edition of the Asaba International Road Race, a 10-kilometer event set for October 5, 2025. The event, driven by His Majesty’s passion for sports development and tourism, is expected to attract about 40,000 athletes, both local and international. Unveiling the details at his Palace on Wednesday, the Asagba said the race — open to amateur, elite, and fun runners — will serve as a catalyst for grassroots sports development, tourism, and community unity. A 5-kilometer road walk will also…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, presided over by Honourable Justice Idris Kutigi, has ordered the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to appear before it on June 9, 2025, in a N100 billion defamation suit filed against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court’s order followed a motion filed by counsel to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, Barrister Victor Giwa, seeking leave of the court to serve Senator Akpabio through substituted means after the Senate President failed to appear in court in respect of the matter on May 7, 2025. The suit, with case number FCT/HC/CV/754/2025, revolves around allegations of…
Truthsayer Delta State’s economic realities have taken a worrisome turn. The state’s internally generated revenue (IGR) is insufficient to sustain the basic costs of governance, let alone fund capital projects or improve public welfare. Without allocations from the federal purse, Delta State’s financial machinery grinds to a halt. This over reliance on federal resources leaves the state vulnerable and unable to chart an independent economic course. As a direct consequence, the cost of living has soared to unbearable levels. Ordinary Deltans now face the grim choice between survival and dignity, forced to accept substandard goods and services just to get…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr In a move to tackle alleged negligence and mismanagement, the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has launched an investigation into its operational structure, revealing that some Service Quality Monitors (SQMs), commonly known as “Agents,” were exploiting the system through absenteeism and proxy staffing. The Director-General of DSCHC, Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, confirmed in Asaba yesterday that the commission’s probe prompted by reports from Spade Nigeria News Online uncovered that some Agents were either skipping work or farming out their duties on a 50/50 payment-sharing basis. These SQMs, officially recruited, trained, deployed, and given appointment…
In a major breakthrough against arms smuggling, troops of Sector 5 of Operation UDO KA, working in collaboration with operatives of the 63 Brigade and the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a truck carrying over 164,000 live cartridges in Anambra State. The dramatic bust happened along the Asaba–Onitsha expressway on 29 May 2025, following credible intelligence reports. Security operatives swiftly moved in and apprehended the suspected gunrunner, Mr. Emeka Omenife, who was allegedly transporting the deadly cargo. According to intelligence sources, Omenife was immediately handed over to the DSS for interrogation. During questioning, he reportedly confessed to being…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) strongly condemns the use of brute force and excessive violence by members of the Nigerian Army to suppress peaceful protests in Abraka, Delta State. These protests were organized by students, residents, and indigenes of the university town to draw attention to the alarming rise in insecurity and rampant cases of kidnapping, which have become a daily occurrence in the area. Instead of responding with empathy and solutions to the deteriorating security situation, the Delta State Government chose to deploy military personnel to quell the protest. Videos circulating online clearly show men in military uniforms…
He warned that some northern politicians are exploiting public grievances as a smokescreen for their frustrations over being excluded from power. Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has called on northerners to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027, arguing that the South-West deserves to complete its eight-year presidential tenure. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Monday, June 2, the ex-lawmaker, who recently defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), urged northern politicians and citizens to prioritise national equity over regional sentiment. “In the interest of equity, the…
Acclaimed actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, is stepping out for the first time as a director. This comes about four weeks after veteran producer Lancelot Imasuen, accused her and others like Genevieve and Jim Iyke of abandoning the industry that made them. Lancelot, however, called out these big stars, stating that they cannot be bigger than the industry that birthed them. Imasuen had said in an interview: “As of 30 years ago, there were nothing like big stars. Everybody evolved. Those who chose to be behind the camera like myself as well as those who wanted to be in front of the…