By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD, mnipr The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Jigawa State has called for renewed public awareness, expanded testing, and stronger preventive measures in the fight against sickle cell disorder as the world marks Sickle Cell Day 2026. The State Director of the Agency, National Orientation Agency, Mallam Ahmed Tijjani Ibrahim, made the call in a press release issued on Thursday, where he expressed solidarity with millions of individuals and families living with the condition. According to him, the commemoration provides an opportunity to celebrate the courage, resilience, and determination of persons affected by sickle cell disease, while…
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I wish to congratulate a distinguished daughter of the Urhobo Nation, Mrs Elohor Aiboni, on her well-deserved appointment as Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Nigeria, Shell. This remarkable achievement reflects her exceptional professionalism, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the global energy industry. Her elevation to one of the highest leadership positions within a leading global energy company is a source of immense pride to the Urhobo nation, Delta State, and Nigeria. Throughout her illustrious career, Mrs Aiboni has exemplified excellence, integrity, resilience, and visionary leadership. She has consistently distinguished herself as a worthy ambassador of our people, inspiring young…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) extends its congratulations to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. The Forum notes that the Governor’s birthday comes at a significant period in the life of the state, coinciding with the completion of three years of his administration. This milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on the policies, programmes, and initiatives undertaken by the government during the period. DOPF acknowledges the efforts of the Oborevwori administration in advancing its development agenda through infrastructure projects, governance reforms, and investments in critical sectors of the state’s…
On behalf of my family and the good people of the Delta Central Senatorial District, I extend my warmest heartiest felicitations to Your Excellency, the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on your birthday. Today, we celebrate not just the milestone of a new year added to your life, but a leader whose dedication to the progress and development of our dear state remains clear and highly commendable. Your administration’s commitment to the growth of Delta State is visibly reflected in the meaningful developmental strides you have made across our various communities. These efforts are steadily reshaping…
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Delta Mortgage Bank Limited, Hon. Jude Omena Ogbimi, has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose administration has continued to transform the state through purposeful governance. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday, Ogbimi commended Governor Oborevwori for his exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment to good governance, and dedication to the growth and development of Delta State. According to him, the governor’s administration has recorded significant milestones through the implementation of the MORE…
By Seyi Akinsola When I opened the blue app this morning, the first image I saw was that of Otunba Iyiola Omisore, a political titan from the South West of Nigeria. I began to ruminate over his political career. This was a man who had a bright future politically. He had always had an aura of a leader about him right from when he used to visit my front door Neighbours in Ijebu Jesa in the early 90s. This trails of thoughts quickly led me to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar whose political career followed a similar sad trajectory. I concluded that…
Agbor, Delta State | June 2026 President of the Ika Youths Peace Movement (IYPM) and prominent ex-agitators’ leader, *Comrade Austin Imaghodor,* has strongly condemned the recent and proposed protests targeting the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), *Dr. Dennis Otuaro* , and the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, *High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo)* , describing those behind the demonstrations as “enemies of the Niger Delta.” Imaghodor, while addressing journalists and stakeholders, alleged that a group of disgruntled former militants masquerading as ex-agitators had embarked on a deliberate campaign to destabilise the peace and development currently being enjoyed…
For years, millions of Nigerians have paid monthly subscription fees to access quality television content. Many families were forced to choose between paying for TV and meeting other essential needs. Now, Nigeria has launched FreeTV, a national digital television platform expected to provide households across the country access to over 100 television channels without monthly subscription fees. This initiative is part of Nigeria’s long-delayed migration from analogue broadcasting to digital broadcasting, a process recommended globally by the International Telecommunication Union. Digital broadcasting allows more channels to be transmitted on the same frequency while delivering better picture and sound quality. What…
The Delta State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against cultism, arresting thirty-two suspected cultists and recovering firearms, ammunition, communication equipment and illicit drugs in separate intelligence-led operations. According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, the operations were carried out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit and the Command Anti-Cultism Unit following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected cult groups in different parts of the state. Acting on credible intelligence in the early hours of June 16, 2026, operatives of the Violent Crime Response…
By Joelson Wilson The Chief Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ighoyota Amori, has lauded the performance of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, describing his achievements in office as remarkable and worthy of continued support from all Deltans. Amori made the remarks on Wednesday when he received the leadership of the Igala Cultural Development Association (ICDA), Delta State, who paid him a courtesy visit in Asaba. Welcoming the delegation, the Chief Adviser expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fostering unity, inclusiveness and collaboration among the diverse ethnic groups in the…