By Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza. There is a timeless truth that every society, and indeed every individual, must reflect upon: if God loves the person you hate, you are in trouble. It is a profound reminder that human prejudice can never overturn divine purpose, and that our personal biases do not determine whom God chooses to bless, elevate, or use for the good of His people. As Delta State continues on its developmental journey under the leadership of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, this truth resonates even more deeply. Leadership ultimately finds its strongest validation not in the…
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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA mnipr The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, Alhaji Dahir Lawal Yahaya, on Monday led a delegation to pay a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), following the death of her mother, Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan. The visit, which underscored the solidarity of public institutions with the bereaved family, was marked by prayers and tributes in honour of the deceased, who was described as a devoted mother and a woman of exemplary character. Speaking during the visit, Yahaya conveyed the heartfelt…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Delta State has recorded one of its most remarkable revenue turnarounds in recent years, growing its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from about ₦84 billion in 2023 to over ₦200 billion, as the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration intensifies efforts to build a resilient economy that is less dependent on crude oil. The impressive performance came to the fore on Monday in Asaba when a high-powered delegation of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) paid a courtesy visit to the state to assess its progress in economic diversification and enhanced revenue generation. Speaking during…
A fresh crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), threatening to overshadow the party’s preparations for the forthcoming general elections, as aggrieved members from Nasarawa, Kogi, Cross River, Anambra, Oyo and Lagos States accused the party’s national leadership of allegedly replacing candidates who emerged from duly monitored primary elections with preferred nominees. In a petition submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the concerned members alleged that the party leadership was attempting to overturn the recommendations of the National Working Committee (NWC) Primary Election Appeal Committee, which reportedly reviewed complaints arising from the primaries and recommended the…
By Tunde Rahman When Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew walked into Phase III Section of the Federal Secretariat in Abuja with a forged letter and emerged with an office, signage, and a semblance of government legitimacy, he did not act alone. That is the uncomfortable truth of the “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” saga. Adeyemi has been charged with eight counts of fraud and forgery. But the bigger scandal is not one man’s alleged audacity. It is how a non-existent agency got close to N1.3bn in the 2026 budget, secured office space in the heart of government, hosted top government functionaries…
By Mogaji Wole Arisekola Fresh details have emerged from a source who requested anonymity regarding the circumstances surrounding the successful rescue of the victims abducted in the Orire kidnapping incident. According to the source, security agencies allegedly arrested family members of suspected Ansarul terrorists, one after another, across Katsina, Sokoto, Adamawa, Borno, Zamfara, and other states as part of intelligence-gathering efforts that reportedly contributed to the successful rescue of the victims. The source further claimed that Governor Seyi Makinde was not informed about the rescue operation that eventually led to the victims’ release. It was also alleged that communication between…
By Wilson Okorugbo, There is a pattern in Delta politics that has become tired, predictable, and costly. It’s the politics of borrowed identity. Senator Ovie Omo-Age perfected it. He embodied it so completely, it’s not for wont of the right label to tag it the ‘Agege Doctrine.’ Under the Agege Doctrine, election season sounds like a family reunion for all Urhobo. The posters wear Urhobo colours. The speeches are full of “our people,” “our collective interest,” “Urhobo must take its place.” The rallies are packed. The endorsements are thunder. The deceit impression is simple: this is not one man’s race.…
By Festus Keyamo As the Minister of Aviation, I felt a moral duty to investigate and authenticate the claim made by opposition candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, a few days ago that the tyres of his car were ‘unjustly’ clamped at the airport, suggesting a ‘persecution agenda’ against him by the Federal Government. Politics aside, every Nigerian is entitled to fair treatment under the law. I therefore instituted an internal inquiry over the issue. Luckily enough, the entire Abuja airport is covered by CCTV cameras, real-time, 24/7. But apparently, this fact was unknown to Mr. Peter Obi. Otherwise, perhaps he would…
Whenever people hear the names Hilda Dokubo and Asari Dokubo, many assume they only share the same surname. Surprisingly, the two are actually related by blood. Hilda Dokubo was born in Buguma, a town in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, as the first of six children. According to Hilda Dokubo, she and Asari Dokubo are cousins. However, she has explained that in their culture, there is really no distinction between cousins and siblings. They are simply regarded as brothers and sisters, which is why she proudly refers to Asari Dokubo as her brother. Although they come from the…
On November 29, 2004, TELL magazine published a major story with the title: ‘Seven Governors Who Can Buy Nigeria’ on its cover page. But, title inside the page was: “Their Greedy Excellencies” As recalled by Archivi, the magazine said: “Security reports claim that many Nigerian governors have amassed so much illicit wealth and are strong enough to buy up the whole country, and are as free as air because of the immunity clause in the constitution. “Apart from discovering that 26 out of the 36 state governors have been involved in laundering funds abroad, it was discovered that about eight…