Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has reaffirmed his strong commitment to the creation of Anioma State, expressing confidence that the long-awaited demand will soon become a reality. The senator, known for his bold developmental initiatives, stated that all constitutional requirements for the creation of Anioma State have been met, and that a referendum on the issue is expected to take place within the next few months. Speaking during an interview on the ongoing national discourse about state creation, Senator Nwoko emphasized that the people of Anioma are united and overwhelmingly in support of the proposed state. “Nobody…
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The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has announced the ANA Poetry Slam 2025, featuring a special category, the ANA/Lady Ejiro Umukoro Emerging Poet Award. This prestigious award is an endowment fund provided by Lady Ejiro Umukoro, Founder and CEO of LightRay! Media, in support of emerging Nigerian poets. The ANA/Lady Ejiro Umukoro Emerging Poet Award carries a N100,000 cash prize and a certificate of award, and is designed to recognize and celebrate outstanding emerging Griots in Nigeria. The award is a testament to Lady Umukoro’s commitment to promoting literary excellence and nurturing emerging literary talents across Nigeria’s creative economy. “We…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo Delta State has taken another bold step toward a greener, smarter future with the official opening of the Botanical and Zoological Garden Fair at Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba — an event that underscored the state’s growing commitment to biodiversity, climate action, and the green economy. Organized by the Delta State Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Dennis Osadebay University and the Fight Against Desert Encroachment (FADE), the fair drew together government officials, academics, students, entrepreneurs, and environmental advocates under the theme: “Nature, Trade & the Green Economy — Unlocking Delta State’s Biodiversity for Sustainable Prosperity.” In…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo Delta State reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity-led economic growth on Wednesday as the Botanical and Zoological Garden Fair opened at Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba. The landmark event, organized by the Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Dennis Osadebay University and the Fight Against Desert Encroachment (FADE) initiative, attracted key government officials, environmental advocates, academia, and private sector partners dedicated to advancing the state’s green economy. With the theme, “Nature, Trade & the Green Economy — Unlocking Delta State’s Biodiversity for Sustainable Prosperity,” the fair showcased the state’s evolving approach to environmental management —…
By Our Investigator It was a charged Tuesday morning in Asaba as journalists, police officers, and a crowd of onlookers gathered around the Magistrate Courts along Ibusa Road. Inside the packed courtroom, investigative journalist and Secret Reporters publisher, Fejiro Oliver, stood once again before the law, this time, on two fresh defamation charges filed by the Delta State Government. Fejiro, known for his fearless commentaries and no-holds-barred exposes on political figures, was granted bail by two different Magistrates in the separate cases. Yet, the journalist remains behind bars, not for lack of bail, but allegedly because a state agency refuses…
Influential socio-political group, Club Anio 50, has called for unity among the Anioma people over the renewed agitation for the creation of Anioma State, urging detractors to desist from sowing discord and politicizing the movement. In a strongly worded statement jointly signed by its President, Mr. Matthew Udeze Oweleke, and Secretary, Mr. Chidi Ubah, the group expressed “profound concern” over what it described as “disingenuous and unnecessary controversies” being peddled by individuals seeking political relevance at the expense of Anioma’s collective interest. Club Anio 50, made up of prominent professionals and political figures from Delta North Senatorial District, reaffirmed its…
The air in Warri was filled with youthful energy and environmental passion as students from across Delta State took center stage at the Climate Action Fiesta held on Friday, October 24, 2025, to mark the International Day for Climate Action. The event, organized by the Office of Civic Engagement and Civil Society, under the leadership of Civicist Rex Emojite Anighoro, showcased the creativity and activism of young Deltans determined to drive the message of environmental sustainability home. With the theme “Taking Climate Action Now: It Begins with Me,” the fiesta highlighted the vital role of individuals, particularly young people —…
By Psalms Ohwojite God’s Kingdom has been described as a heavenly government that will make God’s will a reality — both in heaven and on earth. A minister of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, from the DLA Congregation, Asaba, Brother Christopher Ginikanwa, stated this in a sermon titled – Cherish Your Place in the Kingdom Arrangement. The message was drawn from the Lord’s Prayer, recorded in Matthew chapter 6 verses 9 and 10. Brother Ginikanwa explained that the Kingdom of God — which Jesus taught his disciples to pray for — would soon bring lasting solutions to all of mankind’s problems, adding…
The attention of High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has been drawn to the above subject matter, which is trending in some social media platforms. We wish to state unequivocally and unambiguously that, Tompolo did not author the said publication. High Chief Ekpemupolo has nothing to do with the issue of Nnamdi Kanu. It is clearly the hand work of Tompolo’s enemies, who are out there to discredit and pull him down because of his stand against illegal crude oil activities in the Niger Delta region.…
Idumuje-Unor community in Aniocha North North local government area of Delta state has condemned a media publication credited to an Ibusa chief , Tony Nwankwo Nwaezeigwe where he reportedly made malicious remarks against the traditional ruler of the kingdom, His Royal Majesty Obi Charles Chukwumwike Anyasi III. Rising from a meeting of the Idumuje Unor Obi-In-Council, the community said the revered monarch exercised his constitutional rights to free speech on Anioma state state creation and noted that Nwaezeigwe was reckless and disrespectful in opposing the views of the king. A statement signed on behalf of the Obi-in- council by the…