By John Owen Nwachukwu Former Al-Nassr player Shaye Sharahili said that Cristiano Ronaldo tried joining Ramadan fast and went without food for two days during last year but failed to continue. The 41-year-old has been playing for the Saudi giants since January 2023, after joining as a free agent. In a chat with Thmanyah Sports, Sharahili said that playing football during Ramadan while fasting is tough for most players, especially foreigners, because of the changes in their daily routine. He said that Cristiano Ronaldo tried to fast for two days last year and realized it was not something easy to…
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By Nana Ismail The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has cautioned traders and marketers against hoarding food items and raising prices unfairly during the Ramadan and Lent periods. In a statement issued on Thursday, the agency’s Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the NOA had received reports that some traders were deliberately holding back essential food items commonly consumed during fasting. He said, the practice is creating artificial scarcity and pushing up prices across markets. Issa-Onilu described the trend as both harmful to the economy and morally wrong, especially at a time when religious teachings encourage compassion and sacrifice. “This is a period…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday inaugurated critical academic infrastructure at the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Owa-Alero Campus, in Ika North-East Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality education across the state. The projects commissioned include the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences Complex, named after the Governor; the Faculty of Environmental Sciences building; the Faculty of Engineering Lecture Hall and Workshops; a 500-seater central auditorium; and a fully equipped central library. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori described the event as a “harvest of projects” and a clear demonstration of his…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, called on Nigerians to uphold prayer, unity and collective responsibility as indispensable pillars for national stability and sustainable development, stressing that leadership thrives best when supported with prayers and goodwill of the people. Speaking at a courtesy visit by the Founder of Manner Prayer Mountain Ministry Worldwide and author of Our Daily Manner devotional, Dr. Chris Kwakpovwe, the Governor described leadership as divinely ordained, urging citizens to continually pray for those in authority, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to him, governance succeeds not merely by human strength but by divine guidance,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said education remains one of the most powerful tools for societal transformation. He commended Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Limited for its consistent investment in education, youth empowerment, technical capacity development, and community support. Speaking when the Managing Director of the company, Mrs Elozino Olaniyi and her management team paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba, Oborevwori said the company’s scholarship programmes is impactful. Welcoming the team, the Governor expressed appreciation for the company’s sustained collaboration with the state, noting that Midwestern Oil and Gas has demonstrated that growth in…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday charged Managing Director of the Delta State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (DESAA) and Director-General of the Delta State Local Content Agency, Mr. Sebastian Okoh and Chief Stanley Kakor, respectively to spearhead economic growth and institutional reforms in line with the strategic objectives of the MORE Agenda. The Governor who gave the charge at Government House, Asaba, during the swearing-in of the duo, expressed confidence in their ability to justify the trust reposed in them through their appointments. He described the swearing-in as another significant step in his administration’s determination to…
The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has commenced an intervention cleanup exercise at the Koka Bridge in Asaba as part of efforts to maintain environmental cleanliness in the Delta State capital. The exercise, which began today February 18, 2026, was carried out by the Environment Unit of the Agency and involved the clearing of indiscriminately dumped waste, littered faeces, and sand within the bridge axis. The cleanup team was led by the Head of Environment of the Agency, Mr Isaac Nwosu, who supervised the operation to ensure effective removal of environmental nuisances and restoration of sanity in the…
Nigeria has taken a bold step in tax reform by banning the collection of road taxes through roadside checkpoints and stickers, a practice that has frustrated motorists for decades. This move comes under the new tax laws implemented nationwide in 2026, aimed at modernizing tax administration and reducing harassment on the roads. Road Taxes Outlawed The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) announced that all forms of roadside levies, including road tax stickers, are now illegal. Drivers are no longer required to stop at checkpoints to pay fees, a practice that was often inconsistent, unregulated, and sometimes exploited by officials. “This is…
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality infrastructure and timely project delivery during inspection visits to the ongoing Ugbolu–Okpanam and Phase 2 of Oko-Anala – Oko-Ogbele – Oko-Odifili Road projects. Speaking during the inspection of the 12.12-kilometre Ugbolu–Okpanam Road on Tuesday, the Governor said his visit was aimed at personally assessing the progress of work rather than relying solely on reports from engineers. “I did not just come here casually, I came to personally inspect and see for myself the level of work,” he said, emphasizing that follow-up is as important as…
By Chidi Chukwutem As the 2027 senatorial election approaches, Delta North faces a decision that goes beyond party politics and campaign promises. The central issue is credibility. After years of public frustration with corruption, opaque contracting, and mismanaged public funds across many levels of government, voters are increasingly focused on integrity as a non-negotiable qualification for representation. In that context, supporters argue that Ned Nwoko represents the kind of corruption-free leadership Delta North should retain in the Senate. Public trust is not built on speeches; it is built on record, transparency signals, and the absence of substantiated wrongdoing. In democratic…