Delta
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Hundreds of elderly men and women of the Emu Ebendo community, along the Kwale/Ughelli Expressway, Ndokwa West council of Delta State took to the streets, protesting against what they called "forceful entry of Axxella company onto their ancestral land." Although the protest was peaceful, the activities of the protesters paralysed businesses for a while as…
2 days ago
The Okpanam community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State was thrown into mourning over the weekend following the gruesome killing of 19-year-old Isioma Nwayilan. The Guardian learned that the late Nwayilan, an auxiliary nursing apprentice, was accidentally hit by a bullet fired by a member of the Okpanam anti-cult group. According to…
6 Mar
Five days after the Federal Government announced the appointment of Professor Lucian Chukwu as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibuzor, Delta State, it has reversed the decision. In a statement by the Federal Ministry of Education on Thursday, the government admitted erring in the appointment of Prof. Chukwu as Vice-Chancellor. The statement, signed by…
6 Mar
A former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has commended President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, stating that they are producing the intended outcomes. He noted the removal of fuel subsidies and exchange rate unification as crucial measures for Nigeria's future development, despite initial hardships. Speaking during his interactive leaders and stakeholders' meetings in…
5 Mar
Prominent Niger Delta advocate, Jackrich Sobomabo, has commended Tantita Security Services Limited and its leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), for the establishment of the Sologha Ekpemupolo JAMB CBT Centre in Ogulagha, Delta State. Describing the initiative as a bold step towards educational transformation, Sobomabo praised Tantita’s commitment to youth empowerment and regional development.…
3 Mar
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has donated a Computer Based Test (CBT) JAMB Centre to Ogulaha Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta. The facility, named “Sologha Ekpemupolo CBT Centre was handed over the the community on Monday. The Centre was renovated and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
3 Mar
Over 10,000 entries have been received in slightly over a week since the registration portal for the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF)
26 Feb
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) has continued with inauguration of agricultural enhancement projects in communities in Delta. The initiative which is a tripartite programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)…
26 Feb
Delta State government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering the youths with quality digital skills and opportunities needed to excel in information communication technology (ICT). The commissioner for Science and Technology, Odinigwe Odigie, who gave the assurance at the launch of the ICT Youth Empowerment Programme, held in Asaba, the State capital, said, "We recognize…
25 Feb
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied giving approval for the inauguration of the Leadership Council of the Delta State chapter of the party. In a statement, the national Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the leadership council is not a body created or recognised under the party's constitution which…
23 Feb
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has extolled the virtues of late Pa Edwin Clark who passed on the 17th February 2025 as a ‘bold and courageous’ man. Oborevwori said this when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Niger Delta activist. While he extols the virtues of the leader of…
23 Feb
A final-year student of the University of Delta, Awele Eluemunor, lost her life after being hit by a vehicle driven by a 100-level female student during a driving lesson with her boyfriend. The tragic accident occurred on Tuesday when the beginner driver lost control of the car, veered off the road, and struck pedestrians, killing…
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Mr. Nuhu Fulani-Kwajafa, Founder, Global Initiative for Peace, Love and Care (GIPLC), an NGO, says plans are underway to establish a hospital to check medical tourism. Fulani-Kwajafa also said that over N300 million had been disbursed for the healthcare of indigent children with varying degrees of health complications as part of its initiative. He said…
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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has installed water buoys along the inland waterways from Gbajibo in Niger State to Gbajibo-Mundi in Kwara State to improve navigational safety. The Assistant General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Suleiman Makama, in a statement o Tuesday, said a total of 16 buoys, which comprise 10 red and six green,…
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The Organising Committee of the Nigerian German Investment and Cultural Expo (NGICE25), says its 2025 expo will promote the existing cultural exchange and economic cooperation between Nigeria and Germany. Dr. Mike Okiro, retired Inspector General of Police and Chairman, NGICE Organizing Committee, stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Arts,…
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Plateau State House of Assembly member, Mr. Mark Sunday (APC/Jos North West), has called for the creation of more satellite and specialised markets to enable microeconomic activities to thrive. Sunday made the call in a notice of motion during the assembly plenary on Tuesday in Jos. The lawmaker told his colleagues that the provision of…
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The current administration of the University of Abuja by the combined team of an unlawfully foisted acting Vice-Chancellor and amputated one-man Governing Council has remained the most egregious blunder committed by the Tinubu Presidency since its inauguration on May 29, 2023. The imposed leadership, comprising Professor Patricia Manko Lar as the acting Vice-Chancellor and Senator…
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Academic and non-academic staff of Adamawa State-owned tertiary institutions have declared an indefinite strike over their exclusion from the new minimum wage increase. The strike, announced by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of academic and non-academic staff unions, follows the expiration of a seven-day warning strike that began on February 27, 2025, and ended on…
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The House of Representatives has threatened to order the arrest of the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr. Olusade Adesola, for refusing to explain his role in the alleged contravention of the building code of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petition, Hon. Irom…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State for extending an olive branch to pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers. The group noted that by inviting them to a meeting, Governor Fubara has demonstrated his commitment to democracy and peace. HURIWA National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, emphasized that the citizens…
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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has released a list containing the names of players to feature in Nigeria's World Cup qualifiers clash with Rwanda and Zimbabwe. In the goalkeeping department is Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie and Kayode Bankole. The defenders listed for the games include William Troost-Ekong, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Olaoluwa Aina, Igoh Ogbu…
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It would not be an exaggeration to say that Governor Hyacinth Iornem Alia of Benue State has, within the past twenty-one months in office, made significant strides, especially in the areas of education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, humanitarian services, women and youth empowerment, as well as security among other critical sectors. Governor Alia, who assumed the…