AZEMHE CALLS FOR MORE PRAYERS FOR EDO STATE AS CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE EASTER

AZEMHE CALLS FOR MORE PRAYERS FOR EDO STATE AS CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE EASTER

By Austen Akhagbeme The youthful Governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Dr Azemhe Azena has called on all Christians and residents in Edo state to pray for the betterment of the state in these trying times. In his goodwill…

FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays for Easter Celebration

FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays for Easter Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March and Monday, 1st April 2024 as public holidays to mark the 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on Wednesday on behalf of…

Africans Rising Calls for Support for Released Kidnap Victims

Africans Rising Calls for Support for Released Kidnap Victims

Africans Rising has called on Nigerian government to offer critical medical and psychosocial support to enable the nearly 300 girls released from captivity of kidnappers to deal with the trauma they must have gone through. Africans Rising is a global Pan-African solidarity…

Moscow Concert Hall Attack: Fani-Kayode, Pantami Say Russia is Not Alone

Moscow Concert Hall Attack: Fani-Kayode, Pantami Say Russia is Not Alone

As the Russian Republic continues to mourn the killing of its citizens in an attack on Moscow concert hall, some prominent Nigerians including a former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and the immediate past Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami paid…

UN to Support Nigeria’s War on Drug Trafficking- Amina Mohammed

UN to Support Nigeria’s War on Drug Trafficking- Amina Mohammed

The United Nations has assured Nigeria of support in its ongoing war against drug abuse and drug trafficking. The assurance was given by the Deputy Secretary General of the UN, Mrs. Amina Mohammed when she paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief…

Mowarin Joins Professorial Priesthood

Mowarin Joins Professorial Priesthood

By Joseph Obaro Ikupa Macaulay Mowarin (PhD) a professor of syntax and contact linguistics at the Delta State University, Abraka is billed to join the professorial priesthood on Thursday 27th March 2024 when he delivers the 105th in the series of the…

EDO STATE PDP CHAIRMAN FREED AFTER ELEVEN (11) DAYS IN KIDNAPPER’S DEN

EDO STATE PDP CHAIRMAN FREED AFTER ELEVEN (11) DAYS IN KIDNAPPER’S DEN

By Our Reporter The people’s Democratic party (PDP) chairman, has been released after spending eleven days in captivity. The Chairman was abducted by unknown persons on march 16th, close to his residence in Edo state. It is not yet clear who was…

Delta Govt TASK FORCE GO AFTER GROUND RENT DEFAULTERS

Delta Govt TASK FORCE GO AFTER GROUND RENT DEFAULTERS

By Sylvester Iloba The Delta State Ground Rent Committee Task Force embarked on enforcement on payment of Ground Rent on property by defaulters within Asaba and its environs. The Task Force Committee was led by its Chairman, Mr. Paul Esejo, other members…

AZEMHE VISITS OKPEKPE, RECEIVED BY ROYAL FATHERS

AZEMHE VISITS OKPEKPE, RECEIVED BY ROYAL FATHERS

By Austen Akhagbeme The Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Dr. Azemhe Azena, yesterday visited his hometown of Okpekpe in Etsako-East local government of Edo state again, but for the first time after clinching the Gubernatorial ticket of the…

Human Trafficking: NAPTIP Warns Nigerians Against Fake Oil and Gas Job Offers in West African Countries

Human Trafficking: NAPTIP Warns Nigerians Against Fake Oil and Gas Job Offers in West African Countries

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said it has uncovered a new ploy by some suspected human traffickers who are exploiting coordinated global brand trademarks and offering unrealistic oil and gas job offers to traffic unsuspecting youths…

VLADIMIR PUTIN’S ELECTORAL VICTORY: GAIN OR PAIN

VLADIMIR PUTIN’S ELECTORAL VICTORY: GAIN OR PAIN

By Austen Akhagbeme To many people, the name Putin has become synonymous with hegemonic high-handedness, and a vestige of the reminiscences of the old Soviet Union and her Spartan order. They think that for a world in search of peace, egoists, and…

OKUAMA: DOPF Sends Condolences, Calls for Transparency, Accountability in Wake of Tragic Losses

OKUAMA: DOPF Sends Condolences, Calls for Transparency, Accountability in Wake of Tragic Losses

The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) extends its heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Army and Okuama Community, following the gruesome and devastating loss of lives in recent tragic and unfortunate incidents. The heinous killing of 17 military personnel and the subsequent collateral…

Embracing Transformation: Elevate Ughelli North with Rtn. Fidelis Adjogbe

Embracing Transformation: Elevate Ughelli North with Rtn. Fidelis Adjogbe

Great Leaders and Stakeholders of Ughelli North Local Government Area!!!, In this pivotal moment, where the aspirations of our community converge with the promise of progress, I am compelled to advocate for a leader whose vision transcends mere governance to embrace true…

This is my story —Youth Development commissioner, Agbateyiniro Weyinmi

This is my story —Youth Development commissioner, Agbateyiniro Weyinmi

The Delta state Commissioner for Youth Development, Agbateyiniro Weyinmi, has opened up on the allegation of him allegedly assaulting his aide in his office in Asaba. A statement made available to Blank NEWS Online reads: *THE GOVERNMENT OF MY PRINCIPAL HAS NO…

WORLD POETRY DAY: Delta Literary Forum lights up Asaba

WORLD POETRY DAY: Delta Literary Forum lights up Asaba

By Albert Ograka The Delta Literary Forum (DLF), on Thursday, March 21, 2024, celebrated the Word Poetry Day with fanfare and glamour, as poets in Delta State, thronged out to mark the event with stupefaction, enthusiasm and glamour, following the rendition of…

DELTA: Oborevwori meets Tinubu over attacks on military 

DELTA: Oborevwori meets Tinubu over attacks on military 

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has met with President Bola Tinubu over killing of 17 military personnel in Okuoma community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.   Recall that 17 military personnel comprising a lieutenant ​colonel, two majors,…

Okada Riders’ Protest: Delta Govt Calls For Calm

Okada Riders’ Protest: Delta Govt Calls For Calm

Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, Monday, called for calm over protests by Okada and tricycle riders in the state capital. Ukah in a statement made available to newsmen in Asaba, after inspecting the scene of…

Edo PDP CHAIRMAN’s ABDUCTION LEAVES FAMILY, PARTY IN LIMBO; as kidnapers are yet to contact family, party

Edo PDP CHAIRMAN’s ABDUCTION LEAVES FAMILY, PARTY IN LIMBO; as kidnapers are yet to contact family, party

Authorities are still searching for the kidnappers and have not yet received any ransom demands. The lack of contact has raised concerns that the kidnappers may have other motives than financial gain. As at the time of filing this report, a family…

Ooni of ife, queen welcome set of twin babies

Ooni of ife, queen welcome set of twin babies

In a joyous announcement, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and his queen, Olori Tobi Philips, have welcomed a set of twins! The newborns, a boy and a girl, ( prince and princess) are said to be healthy and thriving….

NIS Comptroller General Directs Immigration Officers to Adhere to Presidential Order, Reopen Borders with Niger

NIS Comptroller General Directs Immigration Officers to Adhere to Presidential Order, Reopen Borders with Niger

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap has directed Immigration officers across Nigeria’s borders with neighbouring Niger to ensure that they are reopened in line with the presidential order. The directive was given on Thursday in a signed statement…

NESREA Seals 13 Facilities in Abuja for Violating Environmental Laws

NESREA Seals 13 Facilities in Abuja for Violating Environmental Laws

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed off 13 facilities in Abuja for falling foul of environmental law. Among the sealed facilities are Veritas Plastics, Almat Farms, Dayak Nigeria Limited, FIK Contracting Limited, Salis Ventilated Homes Ltd, Peachville…

Rashid Bawa, Ghanaian High Commissioner Dies in Abuja, Buried in Accra

Rashid Bawa, Ghanaian High Commissioner Dies in Abuja, Buried in Accra

The Ghanaian High Commission in Nigeria has announced the unexpected passing of His Excellency Rashid Bawa, the Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. According to a statement on Saturday by the Ghanaian High Commission, the High Commissioner passed away on the 14th of…

Tinubu, Zulum top 40 Most Influential Nigerians list

Tinubu, Zulum top 40 Most Influential Nigerians list

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Lt.General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) have been named among the 40 most influential people in Nigeria in a new book written by journalist and PR consultant, Bode Odeseye. The…

AZEMHE AZENA STORMS AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY CAMPUS WITH FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH

AZEMHE AZENA STORMS AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY CAMPUS WITH FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH

By Austen Akhagbeme The youthful Governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP in the upcoming election in Edo state, Dr Azemhe Azena, has scheduled to offer free medical services to students and residents of the university campus next week on…

Civility of Lay Faithful For Political Participation   -By Bashorun Askia Ogieh (KSJI) JP

Civility of Lay Faithful For Political Participation -By Bashorun Askia Ogieh (KSJI) JP

Being a Lecture delivered by Bashorun Askia Ogieh (KSJI) JP on Wed 13th March, 2024 at Annunciation Parish, Ogunu, Warri, as part of the activities of the Catholic Church Laity week celebration Perhaps, due to the complexities and demands of politics, instances of…

AZEMHE AZENA FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM UMMAH ON RAMADAN

AZEMHE AZENA FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM UMMAH ON RAMADAN

By Udukhokhe Odalumhe The Edo state Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Dr Azemhe Azena has sent a congratulatory message to the Muslims in the state on the successful commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking through his…

AZEMHE AZENA SALUTE EDO WOMEN, CALLS FOR INCLUSION IN GOVERNANCE

AZEMHE AZENA SALUTE EDO WOMEN, CALLS FOR INCLUSION IN GOVERNANCE

By Austen Akhagbeme The youthful Governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in the upcoming Edo election, Dr Azemhe Azena, has called for women’s empowerment and inclusion in governance especially in Edo state. In his message through his media team…

Prof. Ojaruega To Deliver Keynote Address At Advocate Publication’s Inaugural Lecture

Prof. Ojaruega To Deliver Keynote Address At Advocate Publication’s Inaugural Lecture

Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council (ALSBC), has announced Prof. Enajite Eseoghene Ojaruega as the Keynote Speaker for Advocate Publication’s Inaugural Lecture Series, themed “Youth Empowerment and Leadership Evolution: Rethinking Nigeria’s Leadership Recruitment Process.” ALSBC, in a press statement on Monday signed…

Hon. Daregha wants youth involvement in sports

Hon. Daregha wants youth involvement in sports

By Harrison Akamule  In order to strengthen sports in the rural areas , Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Simeon Daregha charges young ones to cultivate the habit of being involved in sports, saying that sports and…

Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates AJ for Defeating Ngannou

Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates AJ for Defeating Ngannou

Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri- Erewa has congratulated Anthony Joshua, a British-Nigerian boxer for defeating Francis Ngannou on Friday night in Saudi Arabia. The NiDCOM boss gave the commendation on Saturday in a statement issued by the…

NDLEA uncovers illicit drug consignment in commercial bus engine, arrests two grandpas

NDLEA uncovers illicit drug consignment in commercial bus engine, arrests two grandpas

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted illicit drug consignment concealed in the engine compartment of an interstate commercial bus just as two grandfathers were taken into custody over drug trafficking. A statement on Sunday by the spokesman…

IWD: Indian High Commission Honours Five Nigerian Women

IWD: Indian High Commission Honours Five Nigerian Women

Indian High Commission to Nigeria has honoured six Nigerian women for their sterling performance to the growth and development of Nigeria. Those honoured at a ceremony in Abuja at the weekend to mark this year’s International Women Day (IWD) include Aisha Rimi,…

Ramadan: Marwa seeks prayer for President Tinubu, Governors, other leaders. Urges parents to pay more attention to their children over drug scourge

Ramadan: Marwa seeks prayer for President Tinubu, Governors, other leaders. Urges parents to pay more attention to their children over drug scourge

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has urged Nigerians especially muslim faithful to use the period of the holy month of Ramadan to pray for God’s guidance for President Bola Ahmed…

UN Condemns Abduction of Over 200 IDPs in Borno

UN Condemns Abduction of Over 200 IDPs in Borno

The United Nations has strongly condemned the reported abduction of internally displaced persons (IDPs), many of them women, boys and girls, in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement on Wednesday, UN lamented that while the exact number of…

ECOWAS COURT HOLDS ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR NEW STAFF MEMBERS

ECOWAS COURT HOLDS ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR NEW STAFF MEMBERS

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has commenced a two-day orientation programme for newly recruited staff members at the seat of the Court in Abuja. Speaking at the opening of the orientation programme, Dr Yaouza Ouro-Sama, Chief Registrar of the Court, charged the…

Funkekeme Solomon counsels FG to Adopt Tompolo’s template to combat oil theft in Nigeria

Funkekeme Solomon counsels FG to Adopt Tompolo’s template to combat oil theft in Nigeria

The Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, has urged the Federal Government to adopt the strategies used by Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, in effectively combating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta…

Willy Bee loses wife, Mrs Adibo William Bozimo

Willy Bee loses wife, Mrs Adibo William Bozimo

By Harrison Akamule A Veteran Journalist, former General Manager The Pointer Newspaper and and former Deputy General Manager News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mr William Bozimo (A. K . A Willy Bee) loses wife, Mrs Adibo William Bozimo. May the soul of Mrs Adibo William Bozimo…

CHIEF PAUL ERIRI, ODIOLOGBO OF EMEDE FOR BURIAL MARCH 16

CHIEF PAUL ERIRI, ODIOLOGBO OF EMEDE FOR BURIAL MARCH 16

BY MICHAEL J. EKOKORUWE The final burial rites of the late Odiologbo of Emede, High Chief Paul Oletu Eriri has been slated for Saturday 16th March 2024 at Emede, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. According to a statement signed…

Breaking: DOPF Inducts Tompolo Into Niger Delta Hall Of Fame

Breaking: DOPF Inducts Tompolo Into Niger Delta Hall Of Fame

The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), today inducted High Chief Government Ekpomupolo aka Tompolo into the DOPF Niger Delta Media Hall of Fame. The official induction was performed at Oporoza, the traditional Headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri Southwest Local Government Area…