President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions as part of efforts to advance peace, security, national cohesion, and sustainable development across Nigeria. Representing President Tinubu at the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC) on Monday in Dutse, Jigawa State, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, conveyed the President’s message to the gathering of traditional rulers and stakeholders from across Northern Nigeria. “The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fully recognises the strategic role of traditional institutions and remains committed to deepening engagement…
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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Tributes have continued to pour in following the death of renowned Urhobo musician, cultural philosopher, and indigenous knowledge custodian, Prof. Johnson Oyibode Adjan, popularly known as “The Ogburine” (Song-Warrior), with Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Senator Ede Dafinone describing his passing as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation and Nigeria’s cultural heritage. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, expressed deep sorrow over the death of the legendary musician, describing him as one of the greatest ambassadors of Urhobo culture whose contributions to music, philosophy,…
The Delta State Government has announced plans to convene a security summit aimed at strengthening collaboration among stakeholders in addressing security challenges across the state. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Delta State Security Summit 2026 will hold on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The summit, themed “Security: A Collective Responsibility,” will be hosted by Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. The event is expected to bring together key stakeholders from across the state to deliberate on strategies…
By Pat Gbemudu State Social Health Insurance Agencies across Nigeria have enrolled nearly 14 million Nigerians as of April 2026, with Delta State leading the chart with about 3 million enrollees. Chairman of the SSHIAs Forum and Director-General of Katsina Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, *Mr. Mohammed Safana*, disclosed this at the just-concluded Maiden National Summit of State Social Health Insurance Agencies in Ondo State. Speaking during the summit which has the theme “Economic Realities and the Universal Health Coverage Dream: Mobilising States for Sustainable Health Insuranc”, Safana said the numbers represent Nigerians now accessing care without catastrophic out-of-pocket expenses. He…
By Pat Gbemudu The Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Olorogun *Dr. Isaac Akpoveta*, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to social health insurance implementation in Nigeria. The award was presented at the closing of the 2026 National Summit of State Social Health Insurance Agencies, SSHIA, in Akure, Ondo State. The summit convened heads of SSHIAs, policymakers, development partners, and healthcare providers to review progress and advance Universal Health Coverage. Presenting the award, SSHIAs Chairman and DG, Katsina Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, *Mr. Mohammed Safana*, commended Akpoveta’s visionary leadership. He noted that under…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prudence, accountability and transparency in the management of public resources as the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMFAC) commenced its nationwide Data Verification Exercise in the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this on Monday while receiving a delegation from RMFAC led by the Team Leader, Mohammed Kabir Usman, and the Federal Commissioner representing Delta State in the Commission, Mr. Aruviere Martins Egharhevwa, at Government House, Asaba. The governor said his administration had continued to invest heavily in critical sectors such as healthcare, education and other social infrastructure…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Worldwide Council of the University of Benin Alumni Association (UBAA) has commended the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba B. Omoregie, and the university management for securing 100 per cent accreditation for all academic programmes presented during the most recent accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission. The commendation was contained in a communiqué issued at the 105th Council Meeting of the University of Benin Alumni Association held on June 13, 2026, at Sheba Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. Council described the achievement as a significant milestone in the university’s sustained…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has marked three years in the 10th Senate by highlighting key legislative achievements, constituency development projects, and people-focused interventions delivered during his tenure. In a statement commemorating the milestone, the senator expressed gratitude to the people of Delta North for entrusting him with the responsibility of representing them in the Senate, noting that his administration has remained committed to effective representation, legislative excellence, and sustainable development. According to Nwoko, his office has sponsored 33 bills and 22 motions over the past three years, focusing on critical national issues…
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has stated that several road projects for the South East region, originally conceived during the colonial era but left unrealised for decades, are now being brought to life under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking on Saturday in Ebonyi State, while conducting senior journalists and government officials on a tour of the administration’s legacy projects, Senator Umahi—former Governor of Ebonyi State—highlighted the Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue Trans-Saharan Superhighway as a project of strategic importance to the South East, South South, and parts of the North Central region. “It is a colonial-era dream long forgotten, but…
The All Progressives Congress APC has finalised its list of candidates for the 2027 general elections and ruled out any review of the recently concluded primaries despite mounting petitions and protests by dozens of aggrieved aspirants across the country. Sunday PUNCH findings revealed that the ruling party has concluded work on the results submitted to its national secretariat and is preparing to upload the names of successful candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission portal. The development effectively shuts the door on fresh appeals and demands for fresh primaries by disgruntled members who have accused party officials of manipulation and…