By Seun Opejobi President Bola Tinubu has removed the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun. Egbetokun has been replaced by Tunji Disu, an Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG. His removal is said to have followed Tinubu’s directive for him to resign. It was gathered that Tinubu directed Egebtokun to resign his position at a meeting in the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. Tinubu appointed Egebtokun as the 22nd IGP on June 19, 2023. His substantive appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council on October 31, 2023. Appointed as IGP at the age of 58, Egbetokun was…
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The Delta State Government has said that the scale, spread and impact of projects executed under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori have firmly positioned him ahead of future electoral contests. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, stated that the administration’s visible achievements across the state are speaking louder than campaign rhetoric. Aniagwu made the remarks during an interview on “Politics Tonight” on TVC, where he outlined what he described as sweeping accomplishments in infrastructure, security, fiscal management and rural development under the Oborevwori administration. According to him, the governor has continued to push ahead with major infrastructure…
By Patrick Ochei As political conversations gradually shift toward 2031 in Delta State, Comrade Prince Kpokpogri has cautioned stakeholders against what he describes as a potential “succession mistake” driven solely by zoning sentiments rather than competence and leadership capacity. In a strongly worded position statement, Kpokpogri, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum and Publisher of Integrity Watchdog Magazine, urged political leaders and citizens to prioritize continuity, experience, and inclusiveness in determining the state’s next leadership trajectory. At the center of his intervention is the ongoing administration of Sheriff Oborevwori, whose MORE Agenda blueprint, he noted, has laid a foundation…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, on the occasion of his 61st birth anniversary on February 23. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described Elumelu, who represented Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, as a diligent and accomplished parliamentarian whose tenure was marked by purposeful leadership, patriotism and unwavering commitment to national development. Governor Oborevwori noted that Elumelu distinguished himself during his time in the National Assembly through his robust contributions to debates, advocacy for good…
One Thousand five hundred students across Delta North senatorial district are expressing gratitude and renewed hope following Senator Ned Nwoko’s sponsorship of their 2026 UTME registration fees, describing the programme as a critical lifeline that has lifted a major financial burden from their families. The beneficiaries, numbering 1,500 and spread across the nine local government areas of the district, say the free registration support has not only removed cost barriers but also strengthened their determination to pursue university admission with confidence. The examination is conducted nationwide by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, and registration fees are often a challenge…
By Patrick Odey The Resident Pastor of Living Faith Church Chapel, Ifa Ikot Ubo–Ifa Ikot Okpon Branch, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Emmanuel Umoh, has been sentenced to death by hanging. Umoh was sentenced by Justice Gabriel Ette of the state High Court for killing a 500-level Civil Engineering student of the University of Uyo, Gabriel Bassey, who was also his landlord. The pastor was convicted for stabbing Edward to death on December 21, 2020, at Ifa Ikot Ubo in the Uyo Local Government Area of the state. The court was informed that the deceased relocated to his late mother’s property…
By Yahaya Balogun. February 21, 2026, 11:00 AM. Baba Kabiru’s life encapsulates the complex interplay between ambition and ethical integrity in Nigerian politics. Emerging from the clutches of impoverishment, Baba Kabiru was fortunate to be recognized and subsequently aided by a benefactor, who provided him with the necessary political resources and support to transform his life. In his earlier years, he was merely a ramshackle motor mechanic operating in one of the rustic villages in Osun State, where opportunities were scarce and aspirations often stifled by economic hardship. Baba Kabiru’s trajectory was irrevocably altered when he embarked on a fateful…
The University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL) on Saturday made history as it graduated its first set of students, including 30 First-Class graduates, at its maiden convocation ceremony, four years after the institution was established. At the colourful ceremony, the Governor of Delta State and Visitor to the University, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, announced far-reaching incentives and policy decisions aimed at strengthening academic excellence at the young university. The Governor disclosed that the Best Graduating Student would receive a ₦5 million cash award, while each First-Class graduate would be rewarded with ₦500,000, payable immediately. He approved the request of the Vice…
After a five-year standstill, the Administrative Officers Forum of the Delta State Civil Service has successfully inducted 151 officers into the Administrative Officers Cadre, marking a significant step toward strengthening institutional capacity and professionalism within the public service. The induction followed an intensive two-day orientation programme for newly converted administrative officers held in Asaba, which was presided over by the Head of Service, Mininim Oseji, and witnessed by former Heads of Service, serving and retired Permanent Secretaries, as well as other senior government officials. While declaring the ceremony open, Dr. Oseji congratulated the inductees on their successful conversion into what…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Ika Ex-Agitator Leader and President of the Ika Youths Peace Movement (IYPM), Comrade Austin Imaghodor (Phase 3 Forum), has strongly rejected the 21-day ultimatum issued by the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality Ex-Agitators Forum to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, demanding the sack of the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Brutu Otuaro. Addressing journalists during a press briefing, Imaghodor described the ultimatum as “misguided, unnecessary, and capable of heating up the polity,” insisting that the leadership of the Presidential Amnesty Programme under Otuaro has recorded measurable progress. “Leadership Requires Courage and Accountability” Quoting…