Barack Obama has become the first President in US history to unequivocally support gay marriage. His decision has been both welcomed by gay rights groups and attacked by political opponents, heralding the start of a fight on the polarizing issue ahead of…

Blank NEWS Online can report that despite the outright criticism over recent attacks and bombing of Thisday Newspaper offices in Abuja and Kaduna by Boko Haram, the insurgents have threatened to unleash fresh attacks on more newspapers, radio services and online media….

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has called on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to design a short executive programme for State Governors and top politicians that would prepare them for the task of governance. Governor Uduaghan and…

The second South – South Economic Summit, organised on the broad theme “Integrating the South – South for Sustainable Development” (with special emphasis on Development, Investment and Security) was held at the Convention Centre, Asaba, Delta State under the auspices of the…

The Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Mr. Omamofe Pirah, has restated that in its determination fast-tracking the economy of the state, the oil and gas industry has been geared towards wealth creation, entrepreneurship and employment generation for the teeming indigenes…

States of the South-South region in Nigeria have resolved to share perspectives on issues of development, conflict and post-crisis management challenges with Rwanda in an emerging partnership between both parties. Recall that President of Rwanda, Dr. Paul Kagame is among the esteemed…

SPECIAL Adviser to Delta State Governor on Labour and Industrial Relations, Comrade Mike Okeme, yesterday, expressed shock that casual workers in The POINTER Newspapers were yet to be absorbed into the mainstreams civil service in the state. Comrade Okeme, who made his…

GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has been commended for ensuring that roads in the state are safe for driving during the Easter celebration. Chairman of the Delta State Council of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Chief Ifeanyi Obi…

The mere mention of maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Nigeria most often elicits embarrassing statistics and comments. It has been so for decades. With a maternal death rate of over 800 per 100,000 deliveries, Nigeria has continued to remain among the four…

DELTA State Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) has described the peace being enjoyed in the state as a result of the commitment of Deltans and activities of security agencies. Speaking when he played host to the new Commissioner of Police, Delta…

Delta state government has spent a whooping N79.9BN in the construction and rehabilitation of federal roads across the state since its creation in 1991, till date. Commissioner for Works, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon disclosed this while briefing the committee members of Federal Government…