by Wale Gbadebo Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has joined his ancestors at the age of 91. The monarch passed on Sunday, just hours after the death of his longtime friend and former president, Muhammadu Buhari, was announced. Adetona ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, and reigned for over 64 years, making him one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Nigerian history. His friendship with Buhari dated back to the 1980s and was cemented under extraordinary circumstances. In 1983, shortly before Muhammadu Buhari’s military coup, then Ogun State governor Olabisi Onabanjo had signed a formal order…
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By Aminu Garko Nigeria’s former Military President, retired Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) on Sunday paid glowing tribute to his former colleague and ex-Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari who died in a London hospital on Sunday. Babangida, in the tribute recalled that he first met Buhari in 1962 when they both joined the army in Kaduna. Babangida led the coup that led to the overthrow of Buhari as Nigerian military head of state in 1985 and went on to succeed him. In his tribute, IBB, noted that though fate placed both of them in leadership at different times, and in very…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has confirmed that the long-overdue Oko–Patani Road has been officially captured in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) budget. The senator made this known on his Facebook page after the 25th anniversary celebration of the NDDC in Port Harcourt. The celebration brought together prominent leaders and stakeholders from across the country. He congratulated the commission, the board led by Mr. Chiedu Ebie, and the entire leadership team for reaching a significant milestone and commended the ongoing reforms and renewed energy within the organization. In his remarks, Senator Nwoko…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences. President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria. Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023. He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985. President Tinubu has ordered flags…
A public affairs analyst, Fred Akpewe, has said that President Bola Tinubu will be inscribing his name in the history of national unity, equity and justice as he supports the creation of Anioma state. According to Akpewe, the creation of Anioma state will affirm his commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and nation-building. Akpewe, in a statement noted that in the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, legacies are not only built through speeches and policies, “they are carved into history through bold actions that shape the future of generations. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the creation of Anioma State stands as a…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr In a bold move to check unlawful detention and protect citizens’ rights, Delta State Chief Judge, Hon.Justice Tessy Diai, has ordered the release of ten inmates from various custodial centres across the state. Justice Diai, who embarked on jail delivery exercise to Warri, Sapele, and Kwale custodial centres, emphasized that her visit was to ensure that no individual was unjustly held in any of the custodial centres in the state beyond the lawful period or without proper charges. During the visit, the Chief Judge reviewed a total of 676 warrants, leading to the release of…
EFFURUN, DELTA STATE — The Management of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, has strongly refuted a recent publication by SaharaReporters alleging the presence of flooded classrooms and snake-infested hostels at the institute, describing the report as false, malicious, and deliberately misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, July 11, 2025, the Institute said the controversial article, published by SaharaReporters on July 10 and titled “Despite ₦39 Billion Budget, Students at Nigeria’s Petroleum Training Institute Study in Flooded Classrooms, Snake-Infested Hostels”, was the handiwork of individuals attempting to malign the institution’s reputation and undermine its progress. “The publication is factually…
JUSTICE FOR IVAN. THE SUPER SENATOR NED NWOKO PROACTIVE REPRESENTATION A Detailed Reflection on the Senate’s Resolution for ₦200 Million Compensation On July 13, 2023, a devastating tragedy unfolded in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was an incident that not only shattered a young family but also exposed deep cracks in our system of accountability during security operations in Nigeria. That day, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) stormed a suspected drug joint in the area. In the course of that operation, bullets were allegedly discharged indiscriminately, piercing through walls and structures…
The Senate has passed a bill seeking to upgrade the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, to the Federal University of Technology, Asaba, Delta State, alongside four other similar bills aimed at establishing new universities of technology across the country. The bill for the proposed Federal University of Technology, Asaba was sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (APC, Delta North), and its passage marks a significant step toward expanding access to quality, technology-driven higher education in the South-South region. Also passed were bills seeking to establish: Federal University of Technology, Offa, Kwara State, sponsored by Senator Ashiru Oyelola Yisa and…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo In a renewed push for food security and self-reliance, civil servants in Delta State have been encouraged to venture into homestead gardening to produce fresh, healthy food and earn extra income. The Head of Service of the state, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, made this known while declaring open a one-day workshop on “Development and Management of Homestead Gardening” held at the Conference Hall of her office. The training attracted 50 staff from various directorates under her office. Dr. Oseji, who expressed satisfaction with the turnout and enthusiasm of participants, described homestead farming as a valuable initiative that…