by Busola Aro Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, says he will retain the free floating exchange rate policy of the Bola Tinubu administration if elected president. A free-floating exchange rate occurs when a government allows the exchange rate to be determined purely by market forces and there is no attempt to ask the central bank to influence the external value of the exchange rate. Obi spoke on Thursday during an interview on Arise TV when asked to name one policy of the Tinubu administration he would keep if he became president.…
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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has called on leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Uvwie Local Government Area to close ranks, intensify grassroots mobilisation and work collectively to secure victory for the party in the 2027 general elections. Dafinone made the call during a consultation meeting with APC leaders and stakeholders at Festus Keyamo Hall in Effurun, where he urged party members to strengthen the party’s structure and sustain engagement with voters across Uvwie local government area. The senator called for the reconciliation of party members who may have become aggrieved or…
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said that his administration is committed to transforming the state’s maritime sector, expanding infrastructure, and deepening partnerships with international development agencies to drive sustainable economic growth. Governor Oborevwori spoke when he received on courtesy call European Union delegation to Nigeria and ECO WAS led by Mr. Massimo De Luca. According to the Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, he was very happy with the assurance given by Mr Luca, that plans are in top gear for the development of Burutu Port as part of coastal corridor…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, MNIPR The decision by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to move its Rapid Response 3 crisis simulation exercise from Abuja to Asaba, Delta State, has been described as a significant development in Nigeria’s evolving approach to national security and emergency management. The exercise, which brought together security, intelligence, emergency-response and other relevant agencies, was the first of its kind to be conducted at the sub-national level outside the Federal Capital Territory. For Delta State, the significance goes beyond the prestige of hosting a high-level Federal Government security programme. It presents an opportunity…
The enduring tragedy of political power in Nigeria is not merely the misuse of public trust, but the persistent sacrifice of regional development on the altar of parochial self-interest. For the Urhobo Nation—the fifth largest ethnic group in the country—the critical question begging for urgent answers is whether former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, allowed his personal geography to triumph over economic logic, ultimately costing his Urhobo people a once-in-a-generation industrial breakthrough. At the centre of a growing national controversy is the proposed Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGAPS), a monumental interventionist initiative conceived by the…
The Delta State Government has commenced the 9th Edition of the Inter-Cadre/Inter-Service Transfer Training Programme and Aptitude Test for officers in the State Public Service, reaffirming its commitment to professional development, meritocracy and the continuous strengthening of the state’s workforce. The seven-day programme, organised by the Office of the Head of Service, commenced on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Association of Senior Civil Servants, along Mariam Babangida Way, Asaba, with senior government officials, members of the Civil Service Commission, Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Extra-Ministerial Departments, guest lecturers and shortlisted participants in attendance. Declaring the programme open, the Delta State…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr ASABA — The Delta State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen its workforce and bridge personnel gaps across the State Public Service through the implementation of the Inter-Cadre/Inter-Service Transfer Policy. The Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, stated this on Tuesday in Asaba while declaring open the 9th Edition of the Inter-Cadre Transfer Training Programme/Aptitude Test for officers in the State Public Service. The seven-day programme, organised by the Office of the Head of Service, is designed to provide qualified officers who have acquired higher academic and professional qualifications with an opportunity to…
Asaba, Nigeria — 7th September, 2026 Nigerian singer and songwriter Psalms Jite has officially released his latest single, “Carry Go Home,” a vibrant Afrobeats love song that celebrates genuine affection, commitment and the beautiful journey towards marriage. With its infectious rhythm, memorable hook and distinctly Nigerian expression of love, “Carry Go Home” arrives as a song designed not only for music lovers but also for couples, weddings, celebrations, anniversaries and everyone who believes in the power of finding the right person to build a life with. The singer in a simple but powerful chorus declares: “ …Omor, I bend down…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has felicitated the Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural) and Public Information, Hon. Charles Aniagwu, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as an articulate, knowledgeable, accessible and media-friendly public servant. The felicitation was contained in a birthday congratulatory letter addressed to the Commissioner and signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Forum, Emmanuel Enebeli, and Shedrack Onitsha, respectively. In the letter, DOPF said Aniagwu had distinguished himself in public service through his commitment to the development of Delta State and his understanding of the strategic role of communication in governance. The…
By Enitan Abel Johngold The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has commenced a five-day multi-agency crisis response exercise in Delta State, in what officials described as a major test of Nigeria’s preparedness to confront complex security emergencies and rapidly evolving threats. The exercise, codenamed “Rapid Response 3” (RR3) Crisis Response Exercise 2026, which began in Asaba on Monday, September 7, will run until Friday, September 11, bringing together security, emergency management and other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The exercise is particularly significant as it is the first crisis response exercise of its kind organised by ONSA…