Gateway Games 2024: Senator Ned Nwoko Celebrates Delta’s Win, Urges Early Talent Grooming Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North and Chancellor of the Sports University of Nigeria, has congratulated Team Delta for their outstanding performance at the just-concluded Gateway Games 2024, where the state secured its fifth consecutive National Sports Festival title. The festival, which wrapped up on Thursday, brought together over 10,000 athletes across 549 events, offering a vibrant platform for showcasing talent and resilience from all parts of Nigeria. Team Delta led the medal table with 98 gold, 66 silver, and 80 bronze medals—maintaining a wide margin…
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By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), popularly known as the Pyrates Confraternity, has condemned what it describes as the “national disgrace” of forcing Nigerian students to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the dark and in unfit conditions due to the late arrival of exam papers in Asaba and other parts of the country. Speaking to journalists in Asaba, Comrade Michael Chukwuma Nwaidei, Capoon of the Vito Corsica Deck of NAS (Aniocha/Oshimili and Ika federal constituencies), expressed outrage over the situation, demanding immediate accountability from the West African Examinations Council…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a sweeping investigation into the activities of the Delta Development and Property Authority (DDPA), demanding critical documents to aid its inquiry into alleged violations of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. In a letter dated May 8, 2025, and received by the DDPA on May 14, the anti-graft agency requested a comprehensive set of documents spanning financial statements, sales records, procurement files, and evidence of asset declarations from board members and executives. The request, signed by Mr. Stephen Pimor, Head…
Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Commends Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on His Two Years in Office The Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) heartily commends the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the occasion of his two years in office. In a statement issued by the State Chapter Chairman, Mr. Godfrey Osakwe, fnipr, the Institute lauded the Governor for his dynamic, people-oriented, and development focused leadership. According to Mr. Osakwe, Governor Oborevwori has consistently demonstrated that good governance is achievable, not through magic, but through…
By Dr. Bunmi Awoyemi For much of the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2023 and 1st and 2nd quarter of 2024, Nigerians faced crushing food prices. Market after market, the story was the same: rice, maize, millet, and other staples soared beyond the reach of the average household. A 50kg bag of rice—the most consumed staple—hit between ₦100,000 and ₦130,000, up from ₦65,000 just a year earlier. The media focused on inflation, subsidy removal, and the naira’s volatility. But underneath the surface, another powerful force was at work: a silent, well-organized grain cartel exploiting Nigeria’s policy environment to engineer artificial…
by Samuel Akpan Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers, says he has set aside pride and personal interests to restore peace in the state. In a statement issued by Nelson Chukwudi, his chief press secretary (CPS), Fubara spoke on Thursday at a meeting with leaders of the Simplified Movement in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers. Fubara said a reconciliation process is advancing towards restoring democratic order in the state. “I want to assure you that the issues will soon be resolved, and you will come back to your offices. Not just at the executive arm, but also the…
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has rejected the Court of Appeal judgment which on Thursday upheld the decision of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which validated the declaration of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the election by the Independent national Electoral Commission (INEC). Reacting to the judgment, Ighodalo in a statement he personally signed, declared that “we have received this decision with deep disappointment, but also with unwavering resolve to continue our pursuit of justice”. Ighodalo maintained that the…
The Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists l(NUJ), has carefully reviewed the trajectory of the state under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori over the past two years. The milestones achieved within this period are well-documented and reflect commendable progress across several critical sectors. ‘MORE’ MILESTONES IN TWO YEARS From the implementation of the new minimum wage, regular payment of workers’ salaries, to pensioners to women and youth empowerment initiatives; infrastructure projects – roads, drains, bridges, and flyovers – as well as sustained peace-building efforts; the administration has demonstrated capacity and commitment to governance. For these,…
President Tinubu establishes National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) with N100 billion initial capital, appoints former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as Chairman of the NCGC Board The new institution, backed by an initial capital of N100 billion, is designed to de-risk lending and expand access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), small corporates, manufacturers, consumers, and large businesses across Nigeria. Tinubu also appointed Mr. Bonaventure Okhaimo as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Other key appointments include Mrs. Tinoula Aigwedo as Executive Director of Strategy and Operations; Dr. Ezekiel Oseni as…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks two years in office, Senator Prince Ned Nwoko of Delta North has extended his heartfelt congratulations, praising the President’s “visionary and courageous” leadership under the Renewed Hope Agenda. In a public statement issued on Thursday, Senator Nwoko acknowledged the difficult decisions taken by President Tinubu since assuming office, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of Nigeria’s exchange rate—moves aimed at stabilizing the economy and driving long-term growth. “Despite inheriting significant challenges, President Tinubu has made bold decisions that reflect a leadership committed to national interest over political gain,”…