President Mohammadu Buhari and APC leader Ahmed Tinubu have rekindled hope with assurances that Nigeria is being rescued from wreckage. Buhari, who is in Lagos for a two-day official visit, restated his commitment to implement people-oriented programmes. “Our goal is to bring…
*Pledges Free Education, Free Health Care Services, Improved Electricity A foremost governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and sponsor of “One Man One Vote” campaign, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh has embarked on a consultation tour of Delta state…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in secret with China’s Xi Jinping this week in Kim’s first trip abroad since assuming power, Chinese state news reported Wednesday. The news confirms widespread rumors that Kim had unexpectedly traveled to China via an…
The Nigerian Senate may have concluded plans to suspend Senator Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Delta Central Senatorial Districd, over his involvement to ensure that the Senate’s plans to override Buhari’s veto on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill…
Residents of Ubulu-Okiti community, a suburb or Asaba, capital of Delta state, have cried out over the refusal of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company’s (BEDC) to restore them to the national grid after eight years of deliberate disconnection, insipite of alleged ongoing…
Iceland announced Monday it will stage a diplomatic boycott of the football World Cup in Russia over the poisoning of a former double agent in Britain. “Among the measures taken by Iceland is the temporary postponement of all high-level bilateral dialogue with…
While not as meaty as a new trailer, Marvel has released some new promotional materials for the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War. A series of posters have been published online, each featuring a handful of the many characters set to star in the upcoming…
Sierra Leone’s presidential election run-off will now hold on March 31, four days later than planned, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The court made the ruling after receiving a request for a postponement from the National Electoral Commission (NEC). The NEC…
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the United Nations (UN) of his commitment to conducting credible, free and fair elections in 2019. Buhari gave the assurance when the UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed met him in Abuja, according to a note by the…
After an exclusive vetting of all political leaders and office holders in Ndokwa Nation since inception of democracy in 1999, the Ndokwa Transformers, a non-governmental socio-political group have given credit to Monday Onyeme, saying he has contributed to the socio-ecomomic development of…
Russian businessman, Sergei Mavrodi, whose MMM pyramid scheme deprived millions of Russians and money enthusiasts all over the world of their savings in the 1990s, has died of a heart attack, according to Russia media. According to reports, the 62-year-old was rushed…
The Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Oghenekaro Ilolo, has called on the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), to carry out a proper audit of all voluntary organizations in the State to identify the real ones. Mr Ilolo made the call when…
Dr Cairo Ojougboh, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Ali Modu Sheriff’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview, he speaks on diverse political issues and insecurity challenges…
**Plans To Investigate Alleged Officials’ Corrupt Practices Delta state governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has denied that Mr. D.O Nwachukwu, founder of Nwachukwu Auctioneering Services, currently handling the ongoing auction of unserviceable assets in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state,…
Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, has filed an appeal against his conviction on Wednesday at London’s Court of Appeal. Ibori who was jailed and spent years in UK prison after pleading guilty to laundering a stolen fortune in Britain, is…
The leading opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the abduction and release of the students of Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State, by Boko Haram as stage-managed. The essence of the alleged stage-managed abduction, the party said,…
*Gov. Okowa Reaffirms Commitment To Service Delivery, Transparency, Accountability For Economic Stability Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to realizing the administration’s SMART agenda policies through a culture of effective service delivery, transparency and…
The Ijaw People’s Development Initiative (IPDI) has threatened to boycott the proposed Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s Town Hall meeting in Burutu over the governor’s alleged deliberate resfusal to release fund for the commencement of work on the abandoned Ayakoromo bridge project earlier approved…
“Aside from the 2017 Winter Olympics, the annual meeting of the African Development Bank this May in Korea, is the most important event on our calendar,” – Kim Dong Yen. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance, Kim Dong Yen…
Indian authorities have seized a solar power plant and some 134 acres of land belonging to billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi in connection with the country’s biggest-ever bank fraud of 1.8 billion U.S. dollars. “The Enforcement Directorate took possession of the land and…
Russia: President Vladimir Putin’s Landslide Re-election Victory Worries Opposition Russia’s opposition elements have queried the landslide victory of President Vladimir Putin in Sunday’s presidential election, which gave him another six years in power. Putin, who has ruled Russia for almost two decades,…
*Delta State Government should synergize with security agencies to halt Fulani herdsmen menace. *Condemns security agents’ molestation of NUJ members performing legitimate duties. *Commends Delta Government for re-awarding failed projects in Asaba capital territory. *Appreciates Government’s linking of Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS)…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, the African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch), priced a new US $2.0-billion 3-year Global Benchmark bond due 22 March 2021. This bond issue represents the Bank’s first public market deal of 2018. It…
As a way of fine-tuning the quality of education in the local government area, the Chairman of Warri North, Mr Aduge Okorodudu has inaugurated a 13-man education committee to assist in the provision of quality education to children. The council boss, who…
Panic has allegedly overwhelmed the political camp of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta state, as Chief Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), insists that the era where politicians manipulate elections dishonestly for personal…
Abidjan/– The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has commended the Government of Japan for its strong support of the Bank and its multi-billion economic transformation partnership with Africa. Adesina identified the private sector, energy and infrastructure development as key…
The beautiful ceremony of the blessing and distributing of Palm is performed as a remembrance of our Saviour’s entry into Jerusalem a few days before his death. As he approached the city of Jerusalem a great throng came forth to meet Him….
Our attention has been drawn to a post making the rounds that our principal, the immediate past Secretary to the Delta State Government, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, has rejected an offer to be Deputy Governor ahead of the 2019 general election. First, the…
The Delta State Government has approved the award of contract for the completion of the second phase of outstanding works in the Stephen Keshi Stadium (formerly known as Asaba Township Stadium) in Asaba. Making this disclosure, the state Commissioner for Information, Mr….
Ahead of the 2019 governrship election in Delta state, the Delta Central Youths For Good Governance has thrown its weight behind the ambition of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh. Coordinator of the group Mr. Samuel Kuku, urges Dr. Cairo Ojougboh to run for the…
*Buhari Approves N5 Bn Take-Off Grant *Delta Govt Gives 1000KVA Generators The Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta, is set to admit students into the institution for the 2017/2018 academic year, and start lectures in April. A total of 196 students have so…
The Federal Government is making progress on the establishment of modular refineries with the arrival of one set of package shipment. The Niger Delta Inter-Ministerial Committee, chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, informed members at its presentation meeting in Abuja that the…
China’s parliament has successfully removed presidential term limits from its Constitution, allowing President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely, after it almost unanimously passed a series of constitutional amendments on Sunday. The announcement of the vote, witnessed by reporters in the…
The Governorship aspiration of Chief Great Ogboru in 2019 might have hit the rock, as the leadership of All Progressives Congress; Delta South Senatorial District weekend thrown its weight behind the quest by Delta North senatorial district to produce the party’s governorship…
Fifty-four severed human hands have been discovered inside a bag in Eastern Russia. How did 54 severed human hands end up in a bag in Eastern Russia? Russian police launched an investigation after a mysterious bag of 54 severed human hands was…
In a bid to keep its prisons free of Nigerians, the United Kingdom is paying to improve the capacity of Nigerian prisons. The UK has agreed to pay up to £700,000 ($967,954) to build a new 112-bed wing at Kirikiri maximum security…
Fast rising artiste Blizz Maxwell, is a Nigerian Rapper, Afro-pop singer, songwriter, performer and entertainer, Blizz Maxwell makes his 2018 debut with his first single titled “Gentle Man”. His songs are always rooted in a soothing feel of refreshing melodies. Here is…
Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim and africa’s only female head of state, is to quit office over a financial row, having been accused of using a bank card provided by a charity to make personal purchases worth tens of thousands of dollars. She…
Former commissioner and erstwhile Executive Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressive Congress (APC).Erstwhile Executive Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and former commissioner during Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan’s tenure, Dr. Tony Nwaka, has dumped…
“I have come, I have witnessed with utmost appreciation of members of the party and by special grace of God, I have intention of going back again to represent my people.” The Minority Leader and member representing Isoko constituency in the House…
