By Francis Ugwu Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, had described the defection of Ifeanyi Okowa, former Governor of Delta State, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a smart move. Wike, who described Okowa as a smart politician, said he was surprised that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, didn’t see his defection coming. Wike made the remark on Monday during a monthly media parley in Abuja. Okowa, vice presidential candidate of the PDP in the last election, recently moved to the APC. The minister said that Okowa did not want to live in pretence, supporting President…
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by Nduka Chiejina, The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Climate Investment Platform (NCIP), an initiative designed to mobilise up to $500 million for climate-resilient infrastructure, adaptation, and resilience projects across the country. The disclosure followed a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday involving the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and a delegation comprising the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This meeting is a major step in Nigeria’s plan to attract climate-related funding and become a leader in green finance across…
Olaokun Soyinka (born 11 November 1958) is a Nigerian medical doctor and a former Ogun State commissioner for Health. His father, Wole Soyinka, is the 2nd Nobel laureate in Africa. Olaokun is the first child of Nigerian Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka and his first wife, British multicultural educationist, Barbara Dixon. He has nine siblings. He attended Government College, Ibadan, before pursuing a career in Medicine.[6] He attended University of London (St Thomas’s Hospital Medical School) and qualified as a doctor in 1982 and also got an MBA from Cranfield School of Management in 1986. He practised as a physician in…
In recent weeks, there has been a wave of unjustified criticism directed at Senator Ede Dafinone, fueled by unmet personal expectations from some individuals who supported his candidacy during the 2023 elections. This trend is unfortunate, unwarranted, and reveals a deeper issue within our political culture. We must begin by asking a broader question: Have all those who supported other victorious politicians—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, or others—been empowered or appointed? The answer is clearly no. No politician, regardless of influence or good intentions, can possibly compensate or appoint every supporter. This is a political reality—not a reflection…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of forest guards and comencement of their employment to secure the 1,129 forests in the country. The President directed that the forest guards are to be well trained and armed to perform their duties, which is essentially to flush out terrorists and criminal gangs hiding inside the forests for criminal activities. This recruitment is a security collaborative effort between the federal and state governments. The office of the NSA and the Ministry of Environment have been directed to take charge and ensure full implementation. Thousands of young Nigerians are expected to be…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Wednesday, reiterated the crucial role of agriculture in achieving food security, creating employment, and driving economic growth. She made this known during the distribution of farm inputs and financial grants to 400 farmers under the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Agricultural Support Program, organized in collaboration with the ‘You Matter Charity Foundation’, held at the Events Centre, Asaba. Represented by the wife of the Delta State Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, Mrs. Tinubu expressed delight at seeing women, young farmers in secondary schools, youths, and cooperative groups becoming actively involved in farming. She emphasized that “gardening, a…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, MNIPR Asaba, Delta State – May 13, 2025 — The Director General of Security in Delta State, Hon. David Tonwe, has firmly dismissed concerns about rising insecurity in the state, describing such claims as misleading and politically motivated. Addressing journalists in Asaba, Tonwe clarified that the administration of Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori remains resolute in its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across all communities in the state. “Delta is safe,” Tonwe declared. “The Nigeria Police Force, the Army, and other security agencies are working round the clock to maintain peace and order. We will…
The political landscape in Delta North Senatorial District became heated on Sunday following a controversial social media post by Fidelis Egugbo, Press Secretary to Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme. Egugbo’s comments reignited debate over the leadership and coordination of political meetings in the region, specifically targeting the upcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) gathering slated for June 14, 2025, at the residence of Senator Ned Nwoko in Idumuje-Ugboko. In his post, Egugbo referenced past precedents, noting that under previous administrations—such as during Chief James Ibori’s tenure, when Chief Benjamin Elue hosted Delta North meetings as Deputy Governor, and later…
With effect from 2025/2026 academic session, the Federal Government has abolished all fees at the 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTC) in Nigeria. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program for the 2025/26 academic year starting from August 2025. TVET offers a hands-on approach to education, *equipping students with practical skills and qualifications that are highly valued in today’s job market* TVET courses are designed to help students develop specialized skills in various fields including engineering, hospitality, healthcare, construction, and many more! By enrolling in this program, children will gain the following: 1.*Industry-Relevant Skills for Immediate Employment* 2.…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, MNIPR As part of activities marking his second year in office, the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Dr. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a capacity-building seminar/workshop for publishers of community newspapers in the state. The seminar, which is scheduled to hold on Monday, May 20, 2025, will take place at Hotel Benizia, Asaba, starting at 9:00 a.m. prompt. In a press release signed by Hon. Comrade Prince Orhomonokpaye, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Newspapers, it was noted that the training is strictly by invitation and aims to enhance the…