By Dr. Bunmi Awoyemi For much of the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2023 and 1st and 2nd quarter of 2024, Nigerians faced crushing food prices. Market after market, the story was the same: rice, maize, millet, and other staples soared beyond the reach of the average household. A 50kg bag of rice—the most consumed staple—hit between ₦100,000 and ₦130,000, up from ₦65,000 just a year earlier. The media focused on inflation, subsidy removal, and the naira’s volatility. But underneath the surface, another powerful force was at work: a silent, well-organized grain cartel exploiting Nigeria’s policy environment to engineer artificial…
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by Samuel Akpan Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers, says he has set aside pride and personal interests to restore peace in the state. In a statement issued by Nelson Chukwudi, his chief press secretary (CPS), Fubara spoke on Thursday at a meeting with leaders of the Simplified Movement in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers. Fubara said a reconciliation process is advancing towards restoring democratic order in the state. “I want to assure you that the issues will soon be resolved, and you will come back to your offices. Not just at the executive arm, but also the…
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has rejected the Court of Appeal judgment which on Thursday upheld the decision of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which validated the declaration of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the election by the Independent national Electoral Commission (INEC). Reacting to the judgment, Ighodalo in a statement he personally signed, declared that “we have received this decision with deep disappointment, but also with unwavering resolve to continue our pursuit of justice”. Ighodalo maintained that the…
The Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists l(NUJ), has carefully reviewed the trajectory of the state under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori over the past two years. The milestones achieved within this period are well-documented and reflect commendable progress across several critical sectors. ‘MORE’ MILESTONES IN TWO YEARS From the implementation of the new minimum wage, regular payment of workers’ salaries, to pensioners to women and youth empowerment initiatives; infrastructure projects – roads, drains, bridges, and flyovers – as well as sustained peace-building efforts; the administration has demonstrated capacity and commitment to governance. For these,…
President Tinubu establishes National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) with N100 billion initial capital, appoints former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as Chairman of the NCGC Board The new institution, backed by an initial capital of N100 billion, is designed to de-risk lending and expand access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), small corporates, manufacturers, consumers, and large businesses across Nigeria. Tinubu also appointed Mr. Bonaventure Okhaimo as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Other key appointments include Mrs. Tinoula Aigwedo as Executive Director of Strategy and Operations; Dr. Ezekiel Oseni as…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks two years in office, Senator Prince Ned Nwoko of Delta North has extended his heartfelt congratulations, praising the President’s “visionary and courageous” leadership under the Renewed Hope Agenda. In a public statement issued on Thursday, Senator Nwoko acknowledged the difficult decisions taken by President Tinubu since assuming office, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of Nigeria’s exchange rate—moves aimed at stabilizing the economy and driving long-term growth. “Despite inheriting significant challenges, President Tinubu has made bold decisions that reflect a leadership committed to national interest over political gain,”…
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, H.E. Barr. Dcn. Kingsley B. Otuaro, has extended congratulations to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, and his Deputy, H.E. Sir Monday Onyeme, as they mark their second year in office today. In a congratulatory message , Otuaro praised the administration’s strides in infrastructure development and its commitment to maintaining peace across the state. The former Deputy Governor concluded his message with prayers for God’s continued blessings upon the Oborevwori-led administration. Read the full message below: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO HIS EXCELLENCY, RT. HON. (ELDER) SHERIFF OBOREVWORI, GOVERNOR OF…
By Wale Nice As Delta State marks the second anniversary of the administration of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, I, Chief Hon. Napoleon New-Year Iffie, Executive Assistant on Community Development, proudly join millions of Deltans in commending the remarkable strides made under his visionary leadership. In the space of just two years, Governor Oborevwori has demonstrated what purposeful governance can achieve. With peace, unity, and inclusive growth as the bedrock of his administration, the Governor’s MORE Agenda has moved from policy to practice, transforming lives and communities across the state. From the creeks of the Niger Delta to the…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Delta State Government has intensified efforts to enforce punctuality and regular attendance among public servants as part of its renewed commitment to improving productivity in the civil service. Speaking to journalists at the Prof. Chike Edozien State Secretariat Complex, the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, revealed that the decision follows widespread complaints about lateness and absenteeism among government workers—issues she said have adversely affected service delivery. Despite the implementation of a rotational roster system that allows workers on salary grade levels 1 to 14 to take two days off one week and three…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Okpanam, Delta State — May 29, 2025 Residents of Obodogba Community in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have raised alarm over what they described as ongoing irregularities in the auditing and management of their communal lands. In a peaceful protest held within the community, the concerned residents called on the Delta State Government and security agencies to urgently intervene and halt further auditing activities by FISAM KONSULT NIGERIA LIMITED, a private firm commissioned to audit their lands since 2022. Addressing journalists during the demonstration, key community figures including former youth chairman,…