Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has extended warm felicitations to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on the occasion of his 57th birthday, describing him as a principled and visionary leader whose life reflects dedication to service and nation-building. In his message, Senator Nwoko said Prof. Yilwatda’s emergence as National Chairman stands as both a testament to his proven capacity and a call to bear with grace the national weight of steering the party towards unity, growth, and purposeful leadership. “At 57, you exemplify resilience, clarity…
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Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has extended warm felicitations to Chief (Sen.) Dr. Ighoyota Amori on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In his congratulatory message, Senator Nwoko praised Chief Amori as a consummate politician, seasoned statesman, and respected mentor whose decades of service have left an enduring mark on Nigeria’s political landscape. “Chief Amori embodies the qualities of resilience, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to the advancement of our democracy. His guidance and leadership continue to inspire both his contemporaries and the younger generation of political actors,” Senator Nwoko…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Head of Service (HoS) of Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Dr. Ejiro Ogheneaga, as he officially retires from the Delta State Civil Service today, August 8, 2025. Dr. Oseji offered her warm wishes during a courtesy visit by Dr. Ogheneaga to her office, marking part of the activities to commemorate his exit from public service. Reflecting on Dr. Ogheneaga’s decades of dedicated service, the Head of Service praised his distinguished career, which included notable roles such as the State Reproductive Health Coordinator,…
ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a bid to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders, the LightRay! Literary Festival, in collaboration with Sprezzatura Publishing, is set to host a special book presentation event for “Principles for Greatness from the Life of General Tukur Buratai: Lessons for Today’s Youth.” The event will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2025, at the Aso Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel. This highly anticipated event promises to be an unforgettable experience, packed with inspiring performances, insightful discussions, and valuable lessons. The book, written by Dr. M S. Abubakar, explores General Buratai’s remarkable journey, highlighting essential themes…
by Faith Yahaya, Abuja Data by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has shown that 191 persons have died, 94 missing and 134,435 persons have been affected by this year’s flooding. The agency also stated that 239 persons sustained various injuries, 48,056 displaced, 9,499 houses affected and, 9,450 farmlands destroyed across 47 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 20 States. The 2025 flood dashboard by NEMA, indicates that children and women were mostly affected. The data reads: “60,071 children affected, 41,539 women, 27,121 men, 5,704 elderly, and 1,874 disabled persons have so far been affected by this year’s flood”. The States…
I have some clear perspectives on the man popularly called Ned. Oh yes, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly. This is based on my long standing association with him. Nigerians are generally in awe of Senator Ned Nwoko as one of the most time -honoured public figures to have emerged from Africa ‘s most populous nation. Nothing can be more salutary and ennobling in a nation in search of inspiring political leadership. Ned Nwoko easily evokes spell binding charisma. Good to the skin and spirit, his trajectory commands the finest of finesse. Nwoko a…
Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has met with Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports Development and Chancellor of the Sports University of Nigeria, in Abuja on Tuesday. The meeting was marked by mutual excitement and respect, as the Senator expressed immense pride in the team’s achievements, while the players were equally enthusiastic to engage with the lawmaker, known for his vocal advocacy and support for sports development in Nigeria. While congratulating the team on their latest triumph, Senator Ned Nwoko praised their historic accomplishment in becoming the first team in Africa to win…
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, and the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, for their swift and decisive action against six police officers who extorted ₦2 million from its members returning from the Association’s 49th Annual General Meeting/National Convention which held in Owerri, Imo State. The incident occurred on August 3, 2025, along the outskirts of Benin City, where a group of NAS members was stopped at a police checkpoint under the guise of a routine stop-and-search operation. According to the Association, the officers, comprising three Inspectors, one…
By Enahoro Iyemefokhai Tragedy struck at the weekend when a young man simply identified as Prosper allegedly died during initiation into a cult group in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST gathered that the victim died following repeated drilling during the initiation process. The deceased was alleged to have approached a family member identified as Cosmos to express his willingness to join the Aye confraternity group. It was learnt that Cosmos, who is said to be a senior member of the cult group, linked him with other members to take him to the initiation venue…
by Samuel Akpan A group known as the Concerned State Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the David Mark-led leadership of hijacking the party. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Godwin Alaku, the group’s publicity secretary, said the ADC “will never be a platform for political mercenaries or ideological impostors”. BACKGROUND Last month, opposition politicians and some ADC leaders adopted the party as the coalition platform for the 2027 elections. Some of the coalition members include ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Uche Secondus, former PDP national chairman; Babangida Aliyu, former governor of Niger state; Sam Egwu,…