By Godfrey C. Osakwe, fnipr I wish to commend the present leadership of the Delta State Police Command for their commitment to upholding their statutory responsibilities. Their recent successes in crime-busting deserve recognition. However, the truth remains: the police can not win this fight alone. We must support them with the resources, infrastructure, and policies needed to ensure a truly safe Delta State. My personal experience in 2016 remains a sobering reminder of the work that still lies ahead. That year, my Toyota Camry containing my laptop loaded with sensitive business proposals and other valuables was stolen in front of…
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Kennedy Kanma, a lawyer and the Labour Party Senatorial candidate of Delta North, in Delta State, during the 2023 general elections, has commended Nigerian youths for their innovation, courage and a new spirit of determination, as the world marks International Youth Day. The politician, speaking to newsmen to mark International Youth Day, called on everyone to create the much-needed opportunities for young people to thrive. “On a day like this, I recognize the value, contributions and dreams of young people, particularly in Nigeria. I also salute the energy, creativity, courage and resilience of these young people today who are contributing…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has announced the award of full scholarships to 90 outstanding students from the region to study at the Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko. The initiative, according to the Senator, will see ten beneficiaries from each of the nine Local Government Areas in Delta North receive 100% tuition-free education for four years, alongside access to world-class sports and academic facilities. “This is more than financial assistance; it is an investment in a generation that will combine academic excellence with athletic brilliance,” Nwoko said. “By nurturing scholar-athletes, we are building ambassadors who will represent…
By Tunde Rahman Two years in the saddle, has President Bola Tinubu undercut the North in running the country’s affairs and distributing political appointments and infrastructure? Has he reneged on the promise to the Northern elites three years ago in Kaduna that he would run an all-inclusive government, protect the national interest and be fair to the North? It was in a bid to answer these critical questions that governors, ministers and other top government functionaries from the Northern region converged on Arewa House, Kaduna on July 29 and 30, 2025, under the auspices of the Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation…
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist Femi Otedola has opened up about the dramatic rise and fall of his business empire, revealing how banks that once courted him turned aggressive when his financial troubles began in 2009. In his forthcoming memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, set for release in August,as seen by TheCable, Otedola recounts his journey from dominating Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to facing cr¥shing debt and relentless pressure from creditors. Otedola rose to prominence through Zenon Petroleum, which started out selling diesel in drums and eventually captured the largest share of the local diesel…
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a significant revision to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, raising the pass rate from 38.32% to 62.9% after correcting a critical marking error. The updated figures, revealed by Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, Head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office, during a press briefing at the council’s headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, on Friday, reflect a substantial improvement for the 1,969,313 candidates who sat for the exam. Initially, WAEC reported that only 754,545 candidates, or 38.32%, secured credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and…
You were among the first high-profile Nigerians who rushed to congratulate Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the man declared winner of the most disputed presidential election in Nigeria’s modern history. An election whose results were announced at 4 a.m. while the nation slept, while election observers raised red flags over rigging, voter suppression, and digital manipulation. At a time when millions of Nigerians, especially the youths, felt betrayed, silenced, and robbed of their voice, you chose to smile for the cameras and legitimize the heist. That was a betrayal. And sadly, it wasn’t your first. We remember 2015. You made that infamous…
by Yewande Fasan Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has opened up about overcoming the 2021 leak of her s3x tape, which sparked widespread controversy after she revealed being blackmailed over it. In a YouTube interview with Zeze Mills, Savage called the tape’s release and her father’s death the lowest points of her career. She said: “My dad died and my s3x tape was released. The only way I could have survived was not to think about it.” She explained she survived the ordeal by refusing to dwell on it, expressing gratitude for the chance to share her story. She added: “Being…
by Yewande Fasan Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has revealed why she froze her eggs in an interview with ZeZe Mills. She said she might want more kids later in life, and freezing her eggs provides her with insurance against declining egg reserves. She stated that she wished she had done it earlier and advocated for women in their 30s to consider egg freezing, regardless of whether they plan to have children or not. Tiwa Savage explained that having a child in her 30s was beautiful, as she was more financially and emotionally stable. According to her: “Having my first child…
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in agriculture as a cornerstone of the state’s economy. The governor made this known at Owa-Ofie community in Ika North East Local Government Area during the continuation of the 5th tranche of agricultural inputs distribution to beneficiaries under Result Area 2 (FADAMA) of the Delta COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) programme. Represented by the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Chairman of the State CARES Steering Committee, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, Governor Oborevwori emphasized the state’s dedication to agricultural development through D-CARES. He noted…