By Patrick Ochei It is no longer news that Ugboba, Ukwu-Nzu and Obomkpa – three communities in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State are faced with imminent ecological disaster if something urgent and proper is not done. This environmentally threatening danger has always been here until the NEWMAP came in to control its effect, but unfortunately, it turned out to have seemingly failed due to improper discharge of the flood water. This is not an assumption, it is an acknowledged fact, even by the Government which has done its own investigation overtime and had assured to intervene to…
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by Yewande Fasan Nollywood actress Ini Edo has opened up about her deeply personal experience of becoming a mother through surrogacy, revealing that she was fully involved in every step of the process with the woman who carried her child. Speaking at the Meet Surrogate Mothers IVF Conference in Lagos, Edo stressed the need to reshape public perception of surrogacy by highlighting the emotional depth, shared responsibility, and human connection that define the journey. “She wasn’t just a vessel,” Ini Edo said. “I was involved every step of the way — from prenatal care and medical decisions to emotional bonding…
By Femi Adesina. Why should one be so sad about the death of an 82-year-old man? Not just sad. Dolorous. Mournful. Devastated. At 82, you are not exactly a young man, and anything can happen. But not when you are Muhammadu Buhari, soldier of soldiers, an officer and gentleman. Not when you had survived a life threatening illness that lasted the better part of the year 2017, and you came out of it fresher and more vigorous. I didn’t expect President Buhari to leave, at least not in the next 10 years. For two days in March, I was with…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko has reiterated the importance of fair representation in Nigeria’s security architecture, emphasizing that inclusivity remains critical to fostering national unity and public trust. The Senator made the remarks during a visit to the Police Service Commission (PSC) Headquarters in Abuja earlier on Thursday. He was received by the Chairman of the Commission, Hashimu Salihu Argungu (DIG Rtd), and the Secretary, Onyemuche Nnamani. In a statement following the visit, Senator Nwoko highlighted the need for inclusive policing and institutional reforms. “Fair representation in all sectors, especially in security, remains key to building trust and national…
UN Women has restated its commitment to supporting the Association of Women Living with HIV in Nigeria (ASWHAN) in accessing care and other services to ensure their well-being. The group also pledged to support members of ASWHAN to participate in governance processes, not just within the HIV response but in the community generally. Mrs Patience Ekeoba, the Acting Deputy Country Representative of UN Women Nigeria at a two-day advocacy training for ASWHAN on Thursday in Asaba. She said there was the need to prioritise domestic funding from government institutions, the organised private sector, foundations, and charity organisations to support the…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Delta State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has officially re-launched The Bureaucrat magazine, a biannual journal publication of her office, during the second edition of the Breakfast Dialogue with the Head of Service held in Asaba. The event, which took place at the Unity Hall, Government House, brought together Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Extra-Ministerial Departments across the state. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Oseji explained that the newly re-launched edition is the second in a series, with two more editions planned to cover the remaining government establishments. She noted that the initiative forms…
By Idowu Ephraim Faleye There’s a war raging in Nigeria, and at the center of it is a battle over who controls Nigeria’s resources, her people, and ultimately, her future. For decades, a small, powerful clique known as the Fulani oligarchy has held a tight grip on the levers of government and economy in Nigeria. But now, for the first time since the return of democracy in 1999, that grip is loosening. And that is why they are desperate to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at all cost. Since the dawn of the Fourth Republic, Nigerians across regions have consistently…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a statesman of rare integrity whose legacy will remain deeply etched in the nation’s political and moral history. In a statement on Thursday, Senator Nwoko joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the passing of the former leader, who he said exemplified a life of service, simplicity, and discipline. On a condolence visit to Daura, the hometown of the late president, Senator Nwoko was in the company of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and other distinguished members of the…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Head of Service of Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji has charged all key players to do their due diligence in the consideration, approval and disbursement of Housing and Vehicle Loans to beneficiaries. She gave the charge when presenting cheques to some Civil Servants in her office at Asaba. While commending the Permanent Secretary, office of the Head of Service, Mr Maxwell Ause for a job well done, the Head of Service directed that the list of all those who have applied for the Vehicle and Housing Loans and their expected date for disbursement be compiled…
The Member representing Okpe/Uvwie/Sapele Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Benedict Etanabene, has declared his unwavering support for Mr. Peter Obi’s presidential ambition, even if the former Anambra State Governor contests under the coalition platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a media parley held on Monday at the Labour Party Secretariat in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Etanabene said his commitment to Obi transcends party lines, as he still believes in Obi’s vision for a better Nigeria. “I still share in the mission and vision of…