By Wilbet Ijeoma The Delta State Government has distributed agricultural inputs and vouchers to 70 farmers in Ogbe-Udu community, Udu Local Government Area, under the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Sustainability (D-CARES) programme, in a move aimed at boosting food production, household income and economic sustainability among beneficiaries. The distribution, which took place on October 31, 2026, was part of Result Area 2 of the D-CARES programme, being implemented through the FADAMA delivery platform. The beneficiaries comprise 30 fish farmers, 20 poultry farmers, 10 vegetable farmers and 10 cassava farmers, with the intervention designed to support them with…
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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Sir Chinyeaka Christian Ohaa, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Enugu State, has declared support for former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, saying Nigeria’s development requires leaders committed to accountability, purposeful governance and service to the people. Ohaa made the declaration at the NDC Enugu town hall meeting, where he also unveiled a vision for what he described as a “new direction” for Enugu State, anchored on economic growth, job creation, infrastructure development, quality healthcare and improved educational opportunities. The governorship candidate said the time had come for Enugu to embrace leadership…
The Delta Government says it has reduced its legacy debt from N463 billion to N63 billion, with plans to clear the outstanding balance by the first quarter of 2027. The Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, disclosed this at the state’s 2026 budget stakeholders’ engagement held on Friday in Asaba. Ekedayen said the achievement of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, reflected the administration’s commitment to prudent financial management and responsible utilisation of public resources. He said that the government would prioritise roads and critical infrastructure in the 2027 budget to stimulate economic growth and improve access to communities across…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr ABUJA — For years, the Abuja Branch of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) has existed in an uncomfortable paradox: a branch located in the nation’s capital, populated by some of the country’s most accomplished professionals, yet increasingly disconnected from the institutional life of the alumni body it represents. Leadership disagreements, inactivity and a prolonged absence from key Worldwide activities have taken their toll. But on Saturday, 31 October 2026, something changed. Inside a hall at Regal Boutique Hotels, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, a group of prominent University of Ibadan graduates gathered around…
By Bola Ahmed Tinubu Since 2023, we have made difficult but necessary decisions: removing the petrol subsidy, unifying the exchange rate, modernising the tax framework, and coordinating action on inflation. These reforms have restored macro balance, quadrupled federation revenue since 2021 and rebuilt the credibility of the State’s balance sheet. The results are now visible: real GDP growth reached 4.43% in Q2 2026 and 4.2% in H1, up from 2.74% in 2023, while headline inflation fell to 14.63% in September 2026 from 20.98% a year earlier. Food inflation, while still elevated, stood at 19.59%. Gross external reserves reached USD 55.1…
The Delta State Government has warned that it may take action against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge and Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area over what it described as an unsatisfactory pace of work. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on Friday during an inspection of the projects, accompanied by engineers from the ministry. Izeze expressed displeasure with the level of activity at the sites, accusing the contractor of failing to demonstrate the commitment required to deliver the projects within the expected timelines. He said the contractor…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured the people of Uzere Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area that his administration will ensure oil companies operating in the area meet their obligations to host communities affected by oil spills and other environmental challenges. Oborevwori gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to oil spill sites in Uzere, where he said he assessed the extent of the damage and obtain first-hand information to guide the state government’s engagement with the operating company. The governor said his administration had been monitoring developments in Uzere and other affected communities, including…
The Delta Political Vanguard (DPV) has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The chairman of the political pressure group, Hon. Michael Diden, aka Ejele, made the declaration during an enlarged meeting of DPV members in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Ejele urged members to remain committed to the APC, protect the party’s political structure in Delta State and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for its candidates in the forthcoming elections. He said the political and economic changes experienced…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the newly appointed Head of Service (HOS), Mrs. Charity Babigha-Ehimen, to lead the state civil service with fairness, humility and integrity, while strengthening discipline, accountability and efficient service delivery. Oborevwori gave the charge Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Head of Service, where he urged her to deploy her wealth of experience in the public service to improve the performance of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Congratulating Babigha-Ehimen on her appointment, the governor noted that she had served in various capacities since joining the Delta State Civil Service in…
By Wilbet Ijeoma The Delta State Government has empowered 70 farmers in Ugboba Community, Aniocha North Local Government Area, with agricultural inputs under the Delta State Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) programme. The intervention, delivered through the FADAMA implementation platform under Result Area 2 (RA2), is aimed at strengthening food security, improving agricultural productivity and supporting livelihoods across the state. The beneficiaries, who received the support on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Ugboba Community Hall, comprise 30 poultry farmers, 10 cassava farmers, 10 maize farmers, 10 tomato farmers and 10 fish farmers. The agricultural inputs included…