By Patrick Odey The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in Akwa Ibom State on Friday, said that there will be no political party in the state come the 2027 general election. This is as he stated that the Peoples Democratic Party’s umbrella has been torn into shreds and can no longer protect the people. Akpabio, who represents Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District at the Red Chamber, said during his midterm empowerment briefing held at Ikot Ekpene township stadium. A total of 1,690 were empowered with items ranging from minibuses, passenger tricycles, danfo tricycles, cassava processing machines, generating sets and cookers…
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BY AUSTIN OYIBODE In a stirring address at the National Assembly on Thursday, Senator Ned Nwoko described Nigeria’s rampant crude oil theft crisis as a national emergency that must be brought to an end. Speaking during a public hearing of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, which he chairs, Senator Nwoko underscored the devastating economic and environmental toll of the illicit trade and pledged sweeping reforms to curb its spread. “When I moved the motion that led to the formation of this committee, I knew it wasn’t just about stolen barrels—it’s about stolen futures,” said Nwoko. “Nigeria is…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has highlighted the significant strides made by the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in nearly two years in office. Speaking at a press conference in Asaba on Thursday, Aniagwu, flanked by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, said the administration has left “bold and remarkable footprints” across the state, particularly in rural infrastructure and public service delivery. “In almost two years, we can see very bold and remarkable achievements by Governor Oborevwori and his team. We have provided roads in various communities, reducing…
The Senate has taken a significant step toward tackling Nigeria’s long-standing malaria crisis, as a bill to establish the National Agency for Malaria Eradication (NAME) passed its second reading on Thursday. Sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North), the bill—A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Agency for Malaria Eradication and for Related Matters, 2025 (SB. 172)—seeks to create a dedicated institution to drive Nigeria’s malaria response, which remains the deadliest in the world. According to the World Health Organization’s 2024 report, Nigeria accounted for over 184,000 of the 600,000 malaria deaths recorded globally last year. Following…
By Augustine Akanigha In a heartwarming celebration, Mr. Festus Ohwojero, the former Director General of the Delta State Sports Commission, joined staff in rejoicing with Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori, the Chairman of the Sports Commission, on his 51st birthday. Ohwojero expressed gratitude to God for the Chairman’s milestone, acknowledging his instrumental role in advancing sports development within the state. Ohwojero emphasized the Chairman’s dedication to athlete welfare and the needs of the commission staff, attributing the celebratory atmosphere to his exemplary leadership. He also extended his appreciation to His Excellency, Rt. Hon Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, for appointing…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the academic strides of the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the institution’s infrastructural and research development. He also charged graduating students to apply their knowledge toward advancing the nation’s maritime sector. Delivering his address through Prof. Edoba Omoregie (SAN), Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, at NMU’s 2nd Convocation Ceremony held over the weekend in Okerenkoko, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, President Tinubu praised the university’s commitment to fostering values that promote peace and regional stability. He urged the graduates to uphold excellence, integrity, and service,…
by Adedamola Ogunbewon The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has admitted to errors that impacted the performance of candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made the disclosure on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja. “What should have been a moment of joy has changed due to one or two errors,” Oloyede stated. The UTME, which is a key gateway into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, assesses candidates in four subjects, including the compulsory Use of English and three others based on the student’s chosen field. Out of the 1.9 million candidates…
By Mike Osumah “One of the elementary rules I first learnt in journalism school eons ago is that opinions are free but facts are sacred. This time-honoured principle has therefore become my guiding light whenever I want to say or write anything- be it news bulletins, ad copies, commentaries, elevated gossips, random musings, warts and all! And for any journalist worth his salt, you know you run the risk of libel and defamation if you publish untruths because under the law you cannot be spared- your victim can always get reprieve if he or she takes recourse in the law.…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta North, Chief Emma Ejiofor, has thrown his full support behind Senator Ned Nwoko’s bid to return to the Senate in 2027, describing him as an unmatched political figure and declaring that no serious opposition exists to challenge his seat. In an exclusive interview, Chief Ejiofor dismissed any concerns about potential challengers to Nwoko’s position, saying: “Nobody is contesting Senator Nwoko’s position with him. Those shenanigans that are talking — we will tell them we are miles ahead of them.” Ejiofor praised Nwoko’s performance in the National…
By SaharaReporters The Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area in Delta State, Hon. Jaro Egbo, has come under fire following explosive allegations of corruption and political vendetta made by the sacked chairman of the Ughelli Motor Parks Revenue Committee, Gowon Egoide. Egoide, in an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters, accused Egbo of collecting monthly kickbacks of N400,000 and claimed to have sent a N1.2 million bribe to Egbo’s wife, Mrs. Vivian Egbo, under duress. This comes in the wake of Egbo’s controversial dissolution of the Ughelli Motor Parks Revenue Committee and the Non-Market Revenue Committee, citing alleged financial mismanagement and…