The Wife of the Governor of Delta State and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Her Excellency, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has continued the distribution of food items under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Scheme, a federal government social investment program led by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON). At the distribution event held at Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday, Deaconess Oborevwori handed over 3,000 bags of semolina and 2,500 cartons of pasta to 400 hundred households in the state, marking a continuation of an earlier round of food distribution carried out under the same…
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President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, sign into law four groundbreaking tax reform bills that will transform Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework. The four bills, the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, were passed by the National Assembly after extensive consultations with various interest groups and stakeholders. When the new tax laws become operational, they are expected to significantly transform tax administration in the country, leading to increased revenue generation, improved business environment, and a boost in domestic and foreign investments. The historic presidential assent…
In the timeless words of Mahatma Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” This perfectly encapsulates the extraordinary journey of Dr. Victor Azubuike Osiatuma, a dedicated physician whose decade long service to humanity and the Nigerian health system continues to inspire. For more than ten years, Dr. Osiatuma led the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba; two years in acting capacity and eight years as substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD); coupled with over two decades of professional practice in medicine and hospital management. Indeed, his tenure was marked by a period of…
By Kenneth Orusi In the vast political landscape of Delta North, few names command the level of attention and admiration as Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko. Known for his boldness, political tenacity, and grassroots connection, Senator Nwoko has, over the past two years, proven himself not only as a legislator but as a strategic force. A Stakeholders Meeting That Shook the Region The recent Delta North Stakeholders Meeting, convened by Delta North senatorial chairman, Adizue Eluaka, and hosted by Senator Nwoko in Idumuje-Gboko, was more than just a political gathering; it was a demonstration of raw political strength. The event,…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Communities across Delta State have been urged to strengthen their Community Health Development Committees (CHDCs) to drive grassroots-level malaria prevention through enhanced mosquito net usage, timely testing, and robust health education initiatives. This call was made by Sir Austin Uwede, Delta State Programme Officer of the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN), during a media briefing held in Asaba. The briefing focused on the Global Fund’s Malaria Community-Led Monitoring Project currently being implemented in the state by ACOMIN. Uwede emphasized the need for communities to take greater ownership of their local health…
Lagos, Nigeria – June 23, 2025— The Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi on her election as the President of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN). In a statement signed by Dr. Nkechi Ali-Balogun, fnipr, Chair/CEO of PRCAN, the association described Mrs. Bayo-Ajayi’s election as a landmark achievement and a significant moment in the history of the marketing and communications profession in Nigeria. “On behalf of PRCAN, I extend our warmest congratulations to Mrs. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi on her historic election as the first female President of the National…
By Emmanuel Onwubiko When Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko entered the Nigerian Senate in June 2023, he came bearing more than a constituency mandate—he brought a vision. In less than two years, he has submitted over 30 bills, moved upwards of 20 motions, and delivered more than 50 community-based projects in Delta North alone. It’s a pace few Nigerian legislators manage even over multiple terms. What distinguishes Senator Nwoko is the coherence of his agenda: each bill, motion, and solar-powered streetlight contributes to a broader vision of a Nigeria rooted in unity, dignity, economic sovereignty, and justice. In a chamber…
By Daniel Ayantoye The Nigerian Correctional Service has started investigation into the circumstances surrounding the movement of a robbery convict, Haruna Ayo, to a passport office in Lagos for processing of travel documents. Saturday PUNCH exclusively gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday, May 19, 2025, when warders from the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Apapa, moved the inmate to the Nigeria Immigration Service passport office at FESTAC Town under suspicious circumstances. According to a credible source, Ayo was convicted for armed robbery and sentenced to life imprisonment, which was later reduced to 21 years on appeal and further reviewed…
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has ignited a wave of mental health conversations online after sharing a heartfelt message encouraging people to speak up and seek help rather than suffer in silence. In a post shared to her over 16 million Instagram followers, Akindele urged her fans and the wider public to break the silence surrounding emotional and psychological struggles, stating that “silence can be deadly, but words can save.” “Let them say you’re oversharing! Let them think you talk too much! But speak up!” she wrote. “Because when you’re alive, there’s solution. You are stronger…
by Alao Abiodun | Senior Reporter The United Kingdom aviation authorities have finally granted Air Peace the approval to fly directly to Heathrow Airport. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo confirmed the development on Saturday evening. There had been controversy over the refusal of the aviation authorities in the UK to grant Air Peace permit to fly to Heathrow. Since it commenced operations in March 2024 to the UK, the airline has been flying to Gatwick, another popular airport in the UK. Keyamo had threatened to restrict British Airways flights in Nigeria over the refusal of the aviation…