The Delta State Government has approved the construction of male and female hostels across nine state-owned tertiary institutions as part of efforts to address accommodation challenges faced by students. The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the end of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Professor Tonukari described the decision as a significant step forward for students and their parents, noting that the rising student population in the state’s tertiary institutions has made hostel accommodation a pressing need. He said recent figures presented during the convocation ceremonies…
Author: Spade Nigeria
A major political contest is brewing in Delta South Senatorial District as Michael Diden, former board chairman of Delta state oil producing areas development commission (DESOPADEC), has formally declared his intention to contest for the Senate seat currently held by Joel Onowakpo Thomas, setting up what observers describe as a direct and formidable challenge to the incumbent’s return ambition. Senator Onowakpo Thomas presently represents Delta South in the National Assembly of Nigeria, and is widely expected to seek another term. However, Diden’s public declaration at his country home on Saturday, has altered the political atmosphere in the district, signaling that…
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has called for an urgent and comprehensive review of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) safety framework, including a policy that should stop the deployment of corps members to states severely affected by kidnapping and banditry. In a statement issued by NAS Cap’n, Dr. Joseph Oteri, the association said the deteriorating security situation in several parts of the country has increasingly placed young Nigerian graduates participating in the national service programme in danger. “The NYSC programme has served Nigeria as a major instrument of national unity and integration for more than five decades,”…
The prospect of a second term for Senator Ede Dafinone as the representative of Delta Central Senatorial District is more than a political milestone; it represents a strategic opportunity for the Urhobo Nation. Having gained valuable legislative experience and national visibility during his first term, he now stands as a ranking senator with greater influence in the National Assembly. This elevated status places him in a stronger position to attract development, shape policy, and advance the interests of his constituents. For many across Delta Central, his re-election in 2027 offers the promise of continuity, stability, and accelerated progress. One of…
The Executive Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Pastor Nicholas Efele, has called on political office holders to consistently engage and support the people whose mandate they hold in trust. Efele made the call during an empowerment programme where 100 beneficiaries from the 10 wards of Warri North Local Government Area received cash support. The event, held in Koko, the headquarters of Warri North LGA, was themed “Empower the People for Tomorrow’s Followership.” Speaking at the ceremony, Efele expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve and support the…
BY PATRICK MGBODO The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) yesterday intensified discussions on the role of women in politics, stressing the need to advance inclusive governance and strengthen democratic participation in Nigeria. The conversation, anchored on a radio programme organised by the Vito Corsica Deck, brought together the member representing Oshimili South Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Bridget Anyafulu, and the Head of the Public and Private Law Department at the Admiralty University of Nigeria, Dr Egondu Ikeatu, as guest speakers. While both speakers agreed that prevailing challenges make the prospect of a woman emerging as…
In a decisive affirmation of the rule of law and electoral justice, the Nigerian Senate has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement a landmark Supreme Court ruling restoring the Aniocha North II State Constituency in Delta State ahead of the 2027 State House of Assembly elections. The resolution emerged during the Senate’s plenary session, following a compelling motion by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), who underscored the constitution’s requirement for full compliance with judicial decisions. The Senate acted unanimously through a voice vote, signaling strong commitment to restoring democratic representation for communities that have long been disenfranchised.…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr An ex-agitator leader and President of the Ika Youths Peace Movement (IYPM), Comrade Austin Imaghodor, has congratulated the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Burutu Otuaro, on the occasion of his two years in office, describing his tenure as transformative and people-focused. In a statement released to the media, Imaghodor commended Otuaro for what he described as visionary leadership, renewed commitment to human capital development, and the strengthening of peace and stability in the Niger Delta region. The IYPM President noted that under Otuaro’s leadership, the Presidential Amnesty Programme has witnessed renewed…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr A frontline contender for the Chairmanship of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, Okakuro Akpokona Omafuaire, has unveiled a welfare-driven manifesto aimed at addressing the challenges confronting journalists in the area. Omafuaire, in his manifesto titled “Journalists’ Welfare Is Non-Negotiable,” said the time had come for the union to return to its primary responsibility of protecting the rights and welfare of journalists. He lamented that many media practitioners currently face harsh working conditions, including months of unpaid salaries, poor remuneration in both private and state-owned media houses, lack of health and…
The Delta State Government, Friday, approved projects worth over ₦400 billion for the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrading of roads and other critical infrastructure across the state, in a move aimed at improving transportation, enhancing security, boosting economic activities, and strengthening connectivity among communities. The approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the projects span multiple local government areas including Warri South, Warri South-West, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Ethiope East, Ethiope…