President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria and the United Kingdom must build on their longstanding relationship by strengthening trade ties and expanding mutually beneficial economic cooperation. President Tinubu met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street, where the two countries agreed on a deal to refurbish two major ports in Lagos, worth £746m. The President described his state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years, as “very thrilling and significant” in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. “We can not forget the institutional development we have enjoyed…
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Construction work is set to commence on the long-awaited Onicha-Ugbo–Idumuje Ugboko Road following the arrival of heavy-duty equipment at the project site, a development widely credited to the sustained intervention and advocacy of Senator Ned Nwoko. Residents of the two agrarian communities in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta state have welcomed the mobilization of contractors, describing it as a decisive step toward resolving years of infrastructural neglect that have hampered mobility, trade, and economic growth. The Onicha-Ugbo–Idumuje Ugboko Road serves as a vital inter-community corridor, linking farmers, traders, students, and commuters to surrounding towns and Edo State through…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and accountability in tax administration, as the state prepares to host the South-South Zonal Headquarters of the Tax Ombud Office. The Governor made the assertion on Thursday while receiving the Tax Ombud/Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Tax Ombud Nigeria, Dr. John Nwabueze, and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. Oborevwori, who warmly welcomed the delegation despite the public holiday, described the visit as significant. He noted that it underscores a shared commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s tax system through fairness and accountability. He commended President…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr The College of Nursing Sciences, Eku, on Wednesday turned what should have been a routine matriculation ceremony into a forceful public appeal for survival and growth, warning that critical infrastructure gaps could undermine its push to meet National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) standards despite admitting 432 new students into its expanding nursing programmes. At a ceremony that blended celebration with urgency, the institution formally welcomed the fresh students but also laid bare the pressing needs confronting one of the country’s oldest nursing colleges as it transitions into the National Diploma (ND) and Higher…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr Bellarks Polytechnic, Kwale, on Thursday matriculated 57 students at its 6th Matriculation Ceremony, with the institution’s management charging the new intakes to pursue practical knowledge, innovation and self-reliance in a fast-changing economy. Speaking at the ceremony, the Rector, Prof. Uchenna Ngozi Uzokwe-Igbadi, described the event as a major turning point in the academic journey of the students, noting that their admission into the institution marked the beginning of a new phase of discipline, learning and personal development. She said Bellarks Polytechnic remained committed to academic excellence, innovation and social responsibility, stressing that the institution…
BY: JUMAI NWACHUKWU The Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, has commended the Mother and Child Hospital in Owa-Alero, Ika North-East Local Government Area, for its high standard of healthcare delivery, describing the facility as well-positioned to support the state’s Equity Health Plan aimed at expanding access to care for pregnant women and children under five. Dr. Akpoveta gave the commendation during a monitoring visit to the hospital alongside members of the Commission’s communication team. The visit provided an opportunity to assess the hospital’s facilities and its capacity to deliver quality maternal and child…
By Chidi Chukwutem As conversations gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, one message is becoming increasingly clear across Delta North: there should be no vacancy in the Senate seat currently occupied by Ned Nwoko. The argument is not merely political, it is developmental, strategic, and rooted in continuity. Senator Nwoko is needed in 2027 because the work before him, and before Delta North, is far from finished. Representing Delta North in the Nigerian Senate, Nwoko has demonstrated that effective representation extends beyond occupying a seat. It requires visibility, legislative engagement, negotiation capacity, and the ability to translate federal…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has outlined comprehensive measures being implemented by his administration to address persistent electricity challenges across the state, combining policy reforms with aggressive infrastructure development to boost power supply and stimulate economic growth. Speaking during the inauguration of the 31-kilometre rehabilitated Ohoror–Bomadi Road on Tuesday, the governor revealed that several communities that had been without electricity for over a decade, have now been reconnected to the national grid, significantly improving living standards and opening up new economic opportunities. Oborevwori explained that his administration is pursuing a proactive and structured approach to resolving power issues…
History teaches a simple but powerful lesson: nations and communities rise not merely through the presence of leaders, but through the quality of leadership they cultivate and the strategic vision they pursue. Dynamic leadership has always been rooted in discovery, foresight, and the courage to confront the most pressing realities of human existence. This principle has quietly but profoundly shaped the trajectory of representation in Delta Central Senatorial District since the return of democratic governance in 1999. The Urhobo Nation, blessed with intellect, enterprise, and resilience, has produced leaders who understood that occupying office is not the ultimate goal—building influence…
In a defining moment for Nigeria’s economic advancement, the Director-General/CEO of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Charles Odii, yesterday met with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at Geneva, Switzerland, to advance discussions on strategic global partnerships and enterprise empowerment. The meeting was a convergence of influence, vision, and national purpose. At the heart of the engagement was a shared resolve to elevate Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises; the true engine of the nation’s economy. Across markets, workshops, farms, and digital platforms, millions of Nigerians continue to build daily against the odds,…