By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide has been thrown into deep mourning following the shocking assassination of its immediate past President, Prof. Gabriel Sawaau Nyityo, who was reportedly killed alongside his brother by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday at his residence in Makurdi, Benue State. According to information available to the Association, the assailants invaded the family home and allegedly carried out the gruesome attack in the presence of their aged mother, leaving family members, colleagues, alumni and friends devastated. Until his tragic death, Prof. Nyityo was a distinguished…
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has joined family members, friends, political associates and well-wishers in celebrating his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, as he marks his 67th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, paid tribute to the former Governorโs decades of public service, describing his political journey as one defined by God’s grace, commitment, experience and dedication to the advancement of Delta State and Nigeria. The Governor said Okowa had built an impressive record of service across different levels of government, rising from Secretary of the defunct…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator James Ebiowou Manager, CON, on his 66th birthday. He described him as a distinguished statesman whose decades of public service have contributed significantly to the growth of Delta State and Nigeria. In a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori praised Manager for his enduring commitment to democratic governance, peace and the advancement of the people. The Governor said the former lawmaker had, over the years, distinguished himself through a remarkable political career anchored on experience, loyalty,…
By Johnson Egbemudia Dudu, PhD I have written extensively about Professor Emeritus Andrew Godwin Onokerhoraye, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, and former Executive Director of the Centre for Population and Environmental Development (CPED), a research institution of international repute that has mentored countless research professionals since its establishment in 1999. Professor Emeritus Onokerhoraye turns 81 on 7 July 2026. This tribute is not primarily about his remarkable academic achievements or distinguished career. His memoir, On the Hot Seat: The Memoir of a Vice-Chancellor, and his autobiography, The Riches of His Grace, have already…
Immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, His Excellency, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq., has paid glowing tribute to Distinguished Senator James Manager as he marks his 66th birthday, describing him as an exceptional statesman, bridge-builder and one of Nigeria’s most accomplished political leaders. In a heartfelt congratulatory message released on Tuesday, Otuaro said Senator Manager’s life has been defined by unwavering commitment to public service, democratic governance and the advancement of Delta State and the Niger Delta. He noted that over the decades, the former lawmaker distinguished himself…
A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered Prophet Tamarauebi Elisha Owan, founder of GreatGod Holy Tabernacle, to pay N200 million in damages for the unlawful destruction of a traditional Egbesu shrine where Niger Delta leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, and others serve as chief priests. In a judgment delivered by Justice H.A. Nganjiwa on June 29, 2026, the court condemned the actions of Prophet Owan and members of his congregation, describing them as โunconstitutionalโ and a clear violation of the constitutional rights to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. The court also issued…
A major political crisis is unfolding in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, with allegations of intimidation, abuse of office, police harassment and disregard for a subsisting court order threatening the independence of the council’s legislative arm. The crisis centres on the Leader of the Oshimili North Legislative Arm, Hon. Jeffrey Mordi, who, according to sources and court documents obtained by our correspondent, has been at the centre of an intense political battle since councillors impeached the former Leader of the House and his Deputy. Sources said the impeachment, carried out by members of the legislative arm over…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday charged Nigerian athletes representing the country at the forthcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, to compete with courage, honour, integrity, discipline, and patriotism, urging them to make the nation proud by excelling through fair competition. President Tinubu gave the charge through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, during the Presidential Send-off Ceremony at the State House, Abuja, ahead of the team’s departure for Glasgow. President Tinubu described the athletes as worthy ambassadors of the nation’s resilience, talent, and determination, expressing confidence in their ability to deliver outstanding performances on the global stage. Team…
โTHERE is a particular brand of intellectual vanity that blossoms in the sterile, air-conditioned comfort of diaspora academia. It is a posture of superiority that masquerades as empathy while harbouring a profound, almost visceral disdain for the very people it claims to champion. Abimbola Adelakun, a regular purveyor of this cynicism, has once again treated the Nigerian public to a masterclass in this elitist arrogance. In her latest broadside, she attempts to dissect the โunexamined life,โ yet in doing so, she reveals nothing but the breathtakingly shallow, unfiltered mind of the professional critic, a mind that is as divorced from…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo After a demanding week behind office desks, government files and policy meetings, Delta State civil servants now have something new to look forward to every first Friday of the monthโa chance to unwind, reconnect and simply enjoy themselves. In a landmark move to place workers’ welfare alongside productivity, the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, on Friday launched the maiden edition of the “Thank God It’s Friday” (TGIF) initiative and officially declared open the Staff Club at the Head of Service Office Complex in Asaba. The atmosphere was one of excitement and celebration as officers gathered…