In a landmark move to boost transparency and strengthen Nigeria’s economy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has abolished the long-standing practice where revenue-generating agencies like the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) withheld huge sums as their “cost of collection.” The new directive, announced by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, mandates that every kobo collected must now go directly into the Federation Account, as required by the Constitution. Until now, agencies deducted massive amounts before remitting funds — for instance, FIRS alone retained…
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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Tears of joy, warm embraces, and thunderous applause filled the air on Friday as the ancient kingdoms of Asaba and Oko finally buried nearly a decade of royal hostilities in a powerful display of unity and reconciliation. It was a moment many thought would never come. But on this historic day at the Oshimili South Local Government Secretariat, two royal stools that had been locked in court battles and strained relations since 2016 stood side by side — not as rivals, but as brothers. For Hon. (High Chief) Ezenyili Kelvin Obi (Ph.D.), Executive Chairman…
By Faith Chiazor State creation in Nigeria has never been a mere act of cartography. It is not only the redrawing of maps or the invention of new capitals; it is a profound reallocation of power, resources, and recognition. From the 1967 restructuring that birthed the first 12 states, to the 1996 exercise that gave us Bayelsa and Ebonyi, state creation has always functioned as a political tool of justice, correcting imbalances, bringing governance closer to the people, and offering fresh political opportunities to the historically sidelined. As the National Assembly debates Senate Bill 481, the proposal to carve an…
The Step Down IPP Ndokwa Nation Movement on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly complex, Abuja, to express deep frustration over the Federal Government’s continued neglect and failure to step down the Independent Power Project (IPP) located in Ndokwa Nation, Delta State. The protesters decried the irony that despite hosting the IPP facility — which supplies electricity to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa and over eight states across the country — Ndokwa communities remain without power, living in darkness while energy generated from their land lights up other parts of Nigeria. Representing the convener, Comrade Henry Franklyn,…
Apostle Kukuru Benjamin, popularly known as Ebis, a prominent chieftain from the All Progressives Congress in Warri North Local Government Area, has lauded the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, saying the governor’s achievements so far reflect a transformative administration under the MORE Agenda. In a statement released in Warri, Ebis singled out the governor’s infrastructure projects as among the most visible and impactful of his administration noting that road construction, flyovers, bridges, and urban road expansions have begun to reshape the landscape of Warri, Effurun, Ughelli, Asaba, and other parts of Delta State, improving mobility, commerce, and…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Delta State Government has commenced a three-day intensive Data Analysis and Visualization Workshop for civil servants, aimed at boosting planning efficiency, informed decision-making, and service delivery in the state. The training, which kicked off on Thursday at the Prof. Chike Edozien Secretariat, Asaba, is being organized by the Ministry of Economic Planning in collaboration with Universal Investment and Development Company Limited (UIDC). Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, the Director of Statistics, Ms. Nkechi Maduemezia, described data as the “new oil” that drives modern…
BY SAM DUVWODE In a landmark move to foster unity and sustainable development, the Oleri Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State has successfully resolved its lingering leadership crisis. A peace and reconciliation meeting held on Tuesday, at the Udu Council Secretariat, Otor-Udu, as convened by Hon. Vincent Oyibode, Chairman, Udu Local Government Council, brought together elders, youth leaders, elites, and stakeholders to address tensions threatening the community’s harmony. In his opening address, Hon. Oyibode emphasized peace as the foundation for progress, urging residents to set aside personal differences and work collectively for Oleri’s advancement. According to him;…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo In a strategic move to strengthen social work practice and enforce professional standards across the state, the Delta State Government has commenced a Master Class Up-Skill and Certification Training Programme for Social Work Officers in the Director cadre. The opening ceremony took place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Conference Hall of the Office of the Head of Service, Asaba. Declaring the training open, the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, expressed delight at hosting the initiative, which she described as “a critical step in ensuring that only well-trained and ethically grounded professionals handle vulnerable…
A major controversy has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State as the leadership of the Ughelli North Local Government Chapter has dismissed what it described as a “purported suspension and replacement” of its executive officers, declaring the move unconstitutional, fraudulent, and “dead on arrival.” The party in a swift reaction also suspended some of its executives, Samuel Evwighono, Juliet Oduma, Daniel Osiebe, Pharm. Ogaabe Suzzy, Omokiniovo John, Onakpoma Philip, Ekama Ufuoma, Sobotie Paul, and Emeyarakpo Ufuoma indefinitely for “Gross Misconducts”, describing them as impostors. In a strongly worded rejoinder addressed to the Delta State Working Committee…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has reacted to a viral video circulating on various social media platforms showing some pupils sitting on the floor at Eghreka Primary School, Ewu, in Ughelli South Local Government Area, describing the clip as politically motivated but using the opportunity to set the records straight on the State Government’s robust investments in basic education infrastructure. In a statement issued in Asaba, the Board explained that while the incident reflects the reality that some schools still face furniture shortages, the state government has consistently made substantial interventions…