President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture. The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position. The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expresses most profound…
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A major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s leadership and governance capacity was taken on Wednesday as a bill sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North) to establish the Institute for Leadership, Entrepreneurial and Corporate Governance passed its first reading in the Nigerian Senate. The proposed legislation, formally titled the Institute for Leadership, Entrepreneurial and Corporate Governance (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (SB. 921), was introduced during plenary at the National Assembly. If passed, the bill will create a world-class national institute dedicated to structured training, mentorship, and certification in leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance—serving professionals across both the public and private sectors. Envisioned…
Delta Model Technical College, Asaba, has received a state-of-the-art E-Learning Centre donated by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), a programme championed by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The centre was officially commissioned on Thursday during a national virtual event connecting 10 newly completed Digital Learning Centres across Nigeria, including those in Abia, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ondo, Yobe, Zamfara, and Edo states. Speaking during the commissioning, Senator Oluremi Tinubu commended NITDA for its partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative, aimed at equipping young Nigerians with digital skills…
The future looks bright for young scholars across Delta North as the screening exercise for the Senator Ned Nwoko Scholarship Scheme concluded successfully this week. With the process now complete, the selected students are poised to begin their academic journey at the Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko, fully funded by the Senator. The initiative, which was announced earlier this year, will support 90 students, 10 from each of the nine local government areas in Delta North, providing full scholarships that cover tuition and accommodation. “This is a lifeline and an answered prayer for many families,” said Eze Onwenna, a supporter…
As the agitation for the creation of Anioma State continues to gain national momentum, Professor Dozie Chukwuokolo, National Secretary of the Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), has called on all proponents of other proposed Igbo states to step down their demands and rally behind Anioma as the legitimate sixth state of the South East. Professor Chukwuokolo made the declaration during a courtesy visit to Senator Ned Munir Nwoko on Tuesday. He explained that Anioma represents the most unifying and sensible option for the South East’s long standing demand for parity with other geopolitical zones. “I am excited that the sixth…
The South West Development Commission (SWDC), has said that the cooperative credit system is the most effective grassroots financial structures for deepening inclusion, supporting small businesses, and strengthen community resilience. To this end, the SWDC said it is planning an initiative for the revitalisation of cooperative movements across the region, with the aim of deepening inclusion and supporting small businesses across the South West. Making this known at the 8th Annual General Meeting of Bodija (Ibadan) Unique Cooperative Investment and Credit Society Limited, Chairman of SWDC and chairman at the event, Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi, assured that the development commission was…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has listed Fred Edoreh, former Chairman of the Lagos Chapter and currently Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, for Special Recognition as part of activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the association. In a letter of notification signed by the National Secretary of SWAN, Ikenna Okonkwo, the association said the honour is in recognition of Edoreh’s outstanding contributions, professionalism and enduring service to the growth and integrity of sports journalism in Nigeria. “Over the years, your commitment, mentorship and passion have inspired…
The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified the intent behind the recently streamlined O-Level admission requirements into tertiary institutions, reaffirming that all students must continue to register and sit for English Language and Mathematics for their O-Level examinations. The Ministry emphasized that the new policy does not exempt any candidate from registering and sitting for these two core subjects but rather introduces a more inclusive and flexible approach to tertiary admission requirements. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, explained that the reform was designed to promote flexibility, inclusiveness, and fairness in tertiary education admissions across the…
Following the high-powered Delta state All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders meeting held at Government House, Asaba, Dr. Michael Nwoko, Chief of Staff to Senator Ned Nwoko, says unity and cohesion formed the fulcrum of APC success ahead of 2027. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Dr. Nwoko described the event as a “turning point” in Delta politics and a clear signal that only collaboration would strengthen the APC. Dr Nwoko who provided insight into Senator Ned Nwoko’s strategic role in the meeting and the broader implications of the gathering said the federal lawmaker delivered a poignant message on synergy and…
Dr. Michael Nwoko, Chief of Staff to Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, has called for calm and understanding from the public amid growing speculation surrounding the Senator and his wife, actress Regina Daniels. In a brief but pointed statement released to the media, Dr. Nwoko described the situation as a “private family matter” and urged fans, well-wishers, and the general public to refrain from unnecessary speculation or interference. “I respectfully crave the indulgence of all fans and people of goodwill to be calm and continue to demonstrate understanding, as whatever is happening between Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko…