Fresh details have emerged from the ongoing investigation into the Coup Plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, with security sources indicating that financial trails linked to the aborted plan were traced to accounts associated with former Bayelsa State governor, Timipre Sylva. Operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), working alongside the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), tracked substantial sums of money allegedly connected to the failed coup attempt to financial accounts linked to Sylva. According to Daily Sun, Sylva became a focus of investigators after some of the detained military officers reportedly…
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute any individual found in possession of firearms or attempting to disrupt peace in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor gave the directive on Tuesday while receiving the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, CP Aina Adesola, and his management team during a courtesy visit to Government House, Asaba. Governor Oborevwori described the posting of CP Adesola to Delta State as a homecoming, noting that the police chief was well acquainted with the state, having previously served in key operational positions…
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has launched the first edition of the Nathaniel Oyelola Memorial Scholarship Scheme (NOMS), an educational support initiative aimed at assisting indigent secondary school students with the cost of registering for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Scheme, named in honour of Engineer Nathaniel Oyelola, one of the seven founding members of the Pyrates Confraternity, is designed to remove financial barriers that prevent academically promising students from completing secondary education and progressing to higher learning. In its maiden edition, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the NAS Capn, Dr…
By Bamidele Ademola-Olateju The quickest way to lose your own dignity is by trying to strip someone else of theirs. We have all seen it on Facebook: a friendship hits the rocks, and suddenly, the “receipts” start flying across the timeline. But here is a hard truth we must remember; how you treat a former friend tells us everything about your character and nothing about theirs. In our culture, we value the Omoluwabi spirit. We value the person who understands that even when a bridge is burned, you don’t have to poison the water underneath. When you feel the urge…
Since his inauguration into the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Prince Ned Nwoko has brought intellect, intensity, and unmistakable presence to national discourse. Representing Delta North Senatorial District, his emergence in the red chambers was driven by the collective conviction of the Anioma people, a people who sought not just representation, but results. That conviction has translated into visible leadership, bold advocacy, and deliberate action. What distinguishes Senator Nwoko is not only the breadth of his interventions, but the clarity of his purpose. He arrived at the Senate with a defined agenda: to drive legislation that…
There are strong indications that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may approve the creation of only one new state after the National and State Assemblies complete the legislative process. It was learnt that Anioma State, which promoters say will assuage the feeling of marginalisation among South-Easterners, is likely to take the slot. Vanguard gathered in Abuja on Monday that consultations have reached an advanced stage among various interests, especially among those opposed to the proposed state being listed among states in the South East. This is coming amid renewed calls by Senator Ned Nwoko for sustained and unified support from Ndigbo…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Delta State Government has reiterated its commitment to transparent, accountable and sustainable procurement processes in the public service. The Head of Service of Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, made this known while flagging off a three-week certification course on Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards in Asaba. The programme, organised by the University of Benin in collaboration with the Delta State Government, is designed to equip civil servants with the requisite skills and knowledge to meet international best practices in procurement, environmental management and social standards. Dr. Oseji said the training was part of deliberate efforts…
By Oghenero Orovwuje Further to the earlier announcement by the Secretary to the State Government on Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 in respect of the Screening of political appointees in the State by the Verification Committee approved by His Excellency, Rt.Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, the Verification Committee has produced a list of political appointees to be screened. According to a statement signed by the Secretary of the Committee Mr. Felix Irevwi, the categories of appointees to be screened in the first instance are: Executive Assistants (EAs); Senior Special Assistants (SSAs); Special Assistants (SAs) (incuding SAs/Aides to Hon.…
BY CHIDI CHUKWUTEM I believe firmly in the constitutional right of every Nigerian to seek public office. Democracy demands that citizens be free to aspire to leadership based on their convictions and capacity to serve. However, beyond legality, there is also the critical issue of ethics, public perception, and the long-term health of our political system. Not everything that is legally permissible is necessarily wise or beneficial to society. Today, Ifeanyi Okowa is touted to be contesting for the Senate seat in Delta North, while his daughter, Marylin Daramola-Okowa, will be simultaneously seeking election into the Delta State House of…
The Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has called on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to embrace inclusive leadership and prioritise good governance as key strategies for consolidating the gains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Omo-Agege made the call on Friday while delivering remarks at the Delta State APC stakeholders’ meeting held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Asaba, stressing that unity, inclusivity, and people-oriented governance were critical to securing a “resounding victory” for the party in future elections. This was Omo-Agege’s first attendance at…