BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko’s legislative initiative to elevate the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to the Federal University of Technology, Asaba, represents a transformative step toward enhancing the educational and economic landscape of Asaba and the broader Delta State. This strategic move aims to address critical gaps in Nigeria’s technological education sector, stimulate local economic growth, and position the region as a hub for innovation and industrial development. Addressing Educational Gaps Established in 1987, the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba has been instrumental in training educators in technical and scientific disciplines. However, its current mandate limits…
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As the world marks World Environment Day 2025 with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, the Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has called on residents to adopt a more intentional and holistic approach to environmental best practices for healthier living and a safer planet. In a statement issued by the Chapter Chairman, Mr. Godfrey C. Osakwe, he emphasized the need for all Deltans to commit to sustainable environmental practices. According to him, “Deltans deserve a better environment; clean air, healthy groundwater, green spaces, good road networks, and environmentally responsible citizens. ”Delta NIPR decried the poor…
By Abel Johngold, MNIPR The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, FNIALS, to congratulate him on his ascension as the 14th Asagba of Asaba and to seek his royal blessings and support for the association’s initiatives. Led by the Chapter Chairman, Jacob Iduku Kagho, Esq., the delegation used the visit to formally introduce the association’s presence in Asaba, request land allocation for the construction of a Secretariat, and invite the Asagba to serve as Royal Father of the Day at…
Senator representing Delta South, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has commended the President Of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his strategic interventions in the fight against insurgency and insecurity nationwide. Senator Joel-Onowakpo gave the commendation during his familiarisation visit to the Brigade Commander 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Folu Shonibare in the capital city of Asaba, Delta State. He acknowledged the significant progress made in the fight against insecurity in the last two years of President Tinubu’s administration, and called for sustained efforts by government, security agencies, communities and other stakeholders. “I want to commend the government of…
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…
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…