Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has empowered no fewer than 500 youths and women in a far-reaching development initiative aimed at promoting self-employment, wealth creation, healthcare access, and sustainable community growth across Delta North. The empowerment programme, which commenced at the weekend in Asaba, attracted beneficiaries drawn from communities across the nine local government areas of the senatorial district. Participants were equipped with modern business and entrepreneurial skills designed to position them for gainful self-reliance and long-term economic productivity. Each beneficiary, under the programme facilitated by Senator Nwoko, received a grant of One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦100,000)…
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The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the timely delivery of durable and high-quality road infrastructure across the state, warning communities and contractors against the indiscriminate installation of illegal speed breakers on public roads. The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing road rehabilitation and construction projects in Ughelli South and Udu Local Government Areas. Izeze, who was accompanied by engineers from the Ministry of Works, said while speaking at the 13-km Ekakpamre–Ekrokpe–Usieffurun–Orhuwhorun Road rehabilitation project that the intervention was designed to significantly reduce travel…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has reportedly opened up regarding the dissolution of her previous marriage prior to her union with Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan. According to emerging reports, the Senator shared details of her past relationship during a candid conversation with Prof. Ngbeke Duru. She noted that the primary reason for the separation from her former husband—with whom she shares a son—was a misalignment of goals and his inability to meet her target She indicated that the marriage ended because her ex-husband was unable to meet specific “targets” or standards she had established for their shared life. While the…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA mnipr SchoolVille on Friday hosted its monthly Tech-Talk in Asaba, drawing youths, students, tech enthusiasts and key government stakeholders to a robust conversation on the future of technology-driven development in Nigeria. Themed “From Policy to Prosperity: How Technology Can Accelerate Nigeria’s Prosperity,” the forum examined how sound policies, innovation and digital skills can fast-track economic growth in Delta State and the country at large. The event featured a high-level panel comprising Mr. Rocky Ighoyota, Functioning Permanent Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Science and Technology; Mr. Jeffrey Obaro, Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of 1 Time…
A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS), helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government and assassinate key political figures, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report. Multiple senior administration insiders said the plot began to unravel in late September 2025 after an unnamed military officer with direct knowledge of the coup contacted the then Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede. The officer reportedly disclosed the scheme, saying he feared being implicated as an accessory to treason if he failed to alert authorities. Our sources said around the same time, the…
The Managing Director of Ventura Hotel & Suites, Prince Ebube Obi, has said that Nigeria’s hospitality industry is steadily evolving and aligning with global standards in service delivery, infrastructure, and guest experience. Prince Obi made this assertion while speaking on the growing professionalism and competitiveness within the sector, noting that Nigerian hotels are increasingly embracing international best practices, modern technology, and customer-centric service models. According to him, the hospitality industry in Nigeria has witnessed remarkable transformation in recent years, driven by increased travel, rising economic activities, and greater exposure to global hospitality trends. He stressed that quality service, safety, ambience,…
A deepening financial scandal is rocking Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, as fresh documents reveal how an ₦800 million loan allegedly obtained without legislative approval has triggered impeachment proceedings, EFCC investigations, and an unprecedented demand that Zenith Bank Plc freeze the council’s accounts. At the centre of the storm is the Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, who is accused by a majority of councillors of secretly contracting the massive loan, allegedly forging their signatures to secure it, and running the council’s finances without lawful oversight. The Loan Nobody Approved Findings by the Legislative Arm…
Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive Campaign Council 2027, has said that Rt. Hon. Waive did not base his campaign in the last election on turn by turn basis, saying that the decision on who to represent the good people of Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency lies on the electorate and not any pressure group. Chief Bunor Agbomedarho, Director General, Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive Campaing council 2027, made the call in a telephone chat with our correspondent while reacting to the call made political pressure group, under the aegis ofthe Consultative Forum for Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu…
The Centre for Management Development (CMD), in collaboration with key private sector partners, has structured out a series of programmes aimed at empowering youths, women, and local communities across Delta North Senatorial District. The initiatives, which were facilitated by Senator Ned Nwoko, are expected to promote skills development, economic empowerment, and improved access to healthcare services in the region. From January 28 to 31, 2026, CMD, in partnership with Albeam Global Resources Ltd, will host a Training and Empowerment Programme for Youths at Hotel Benezia. The programme will bring together young people from different parts of Delta North for capacity-building…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday warned that the erosion of public confidence in the judiciary poses a grave threat to peace, law and order, stressing that when citizens lose faith in the justice system, they may resort to self-help, a situation capable of plunging society into chaos and anarchy. The governor gave the warning in Asaba during the swearing-in of six newly appointed judges for the Delta State High Court and the Customary Court of Appeal, urging members of the Bench to uphold the highest standards of probity, fairness, courage and impartiality in the discharge of…