NAFDAC cracks down on counterfeit drugs in Onitsha market

By Sunny A. David, Onitsha In a surprise operation, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raided the popular drug market at Bridge Head, Onitsha, Anambra State, seizing large quantities of fake, substandard, and expired drugs worth millions…

Edo Govt Orders Immediate Closure of AAU Satellite Campuses

By Tina Ayigbe Ekpoma: In a decisive move aimed at restructuring Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, the Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all its satellite campuses. The directive, issued in a statement signed by the Secretary to the…

Breaking: Sen. Ned Nwoko to Chair Senate Ad Hoc C’ttee on Crude Oil Theft

The Senate has appointed Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, as the chairman of its ad hoc committee on crude oil theft. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday, February 11. Notably, the…

NEDC Distributes Briquette Making Machines to Youths

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has taken a giant stride toward youth empowerment in the North East region by presenting Briquette Making Machines to youth trained in the art of Briquette Making. The presentation ceremony, which was held at the NEDC…

Okpoko community rallies behind Gov. Soludo, inspects development projects

By Sunny A. David, Awka The Okpoko community in Anambra State’s Ogbaru Local Government Area has come out in force to show their appreciation for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s development efforts. The Ochendo for Soludo Support Group organized a solidarity walk, which drew…

Orutugu assumes duty as Anambra cp, vows to tackle insecurity

By Sunny A. David, Awka New Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, has assumed duty, prioritizing intelligence gathering to tackle insecurity and criminality. His first official act was visiting the family of three siblings – Ejezie Chikaima Daviana, 9,…

Labour party reps caucus mourns slain Anambra lawmaker, condemns insecurity

By Sunny A. David, Onitsha The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed deep sadness and devastation over the murder of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly. Hon. Azuka, who represented Onitsha North…

Callers Reject Latimore’s Criticism of Senator Nwoko on Odenigbo FM, Predict PDP’s Continuous Struggles Ahead of 2027 Elections

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Phone-in reactions to an interview with Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, the Director-General of the Delta State Communications and Orientation Bureau, turned tense as callers to the program sharply criticized the Delta PDP chieftain’s attempt to discredit Senator Ned Nwoko….

NDLEA Declares 4 Members of a Drug Cartel Wanted Over Shipments of Cocaine to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Others

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu (a.k.a Barryshine, Ejeoto) wanted for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities for which ‘Barryshine’ is currently facing criminal charges at a Federal High…

Two drug kingpins excrete 125 wraps of heroin at Lagos, Port Harcourt airports

Attempts by two drug kingpins to smuggle into Nigeria consignments of heroin through the Port Harcourt International Airport and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport have been foiled by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). A statement on Sunday by…

FGM: NHRC Calls for Strengthening of Collaborations

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for strengthening of collaborations to end female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu made the call in his message on the Day of Zero Tolerance…

That window dressing confidence vote on Oborevwori by Aniocha North PDP ward 8 executives

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE The recent confidence vote by Aniocha North PDP ward 8 leaders, which affirmed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s leadership, can be seen as a form of political “window dressing” rather than a genuine endorsement of his leadership. The notion of window…

A Hollow Throne: The Accidental Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and His Reign of Timidity

By IFEKA ONYEKA “A man wrapped in borrowed robes should not mistake himself for a king.” By now, any illusion that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori possesses the wit, tact, or basic intellectual fortitude to govern Delta state should have been shattered by the…

Ned Nwoko’s Defection to APC Sparks Crisis in Delta North PDP, Shakes Up Electoral Future

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko’s defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has caused significant political ripples in Delta North PDP, an area where Nwoko has historically held considerable influence over the years. His departure…

PDP In Turmoil As Dr. Michael Nwoko Resigns, Cites Corruption, Betrayal, expresses loyalty to Senator Nwoko

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has suffered yet another major setback following the resignation of Dr. Michael Nwoko, a political heavyweight and Chief of Staff to Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko. His departure, laden with scathing criticism, exposes deep-seated…

NSCDC Arrests Four for Illegal Possession of Firearm, Gunrunning, Banditry, Job Racketeering

Four suspects who were allegedly involved in illegal possession of firearm, gunrunning, kidnapping, banditry and Job racketeering have been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). A statement on Thursday by the spokesman of the NSCDC, Babawale Afolabi said…

Horror in S/East: 3 siblings found frozen dead in Anambra home

By Sunny A. David, Nnewi Three siblings, a 5-year-old boy and two girls, aged 7 and 9 – were found murdered and placed inside a freezer at a residence in Nnewichi, Nnewi, on [Date of incident, if known]. The children, Ejezie Chikaime…

Drug war: UNODC Assures NDLEA of Additional Support, Partnership

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of further support and renewed partnership in its ongoing effort to rid Nigeria of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The assurance was given…

Senate formally announces defection of Senator Ned Nwoko from PDP to APC

The Senate has formally announced the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko (representing Delta North) from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, following his recent resignation from the opposition party. Recall that Nwoko highlighted the current state of PDP,…

Sen Ned Nwoko Addresses Constituents, Pledges Not To Relent

My dear Anioma brothers and sisters, I speak to you today as your representative, your advocate and your voice, a voice that will never be silenced in the face of injustice. Anioma has waited long enough. We have contributed immensely to Delta…

PDP Suffers Another Blow as Hon. Somadina Anwasia Dumps Party, Backs Senator Ned Nwoko

*** A Loyal Party Man Bows Out The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has been hit with yet another major defection as Hon. Somadina Anwasia, a respected party chieftain and former Deputy Chairman of Oshimili South LGA, officially resigned from…

ABIGBORODO, OBOTIE, UGBEKOKO LEADERS TELLS OBOREVWORI that Sapele Okpe community leaders are untrustworthy

Community leaders in Delta State on Friday denounced the new height of untrustworthiness in parts of the Niger Delta region. They claimed that “Leaders of the Sapele Okpe Community recently embarked on a campaign of name calling and misinformation’’ They also accused…

IGP charges Nwaoboshi to Court for Alleged defamation, cyberstalking, threats to life of Senator Ned Nwoko

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has filed a three-count charge against former Senator Peter Nwaoboshi in the Federal High Court, Abuja, over allegations of defamation, cyberstalking, and threats to the life of Senator Ned Nwoko, who currently represents Delta North in…

Bashorun Askia Congratulates Governor Oborevwori for Doctoral Degree (Ph.D), Governor of the year 2024 awards 

Immediate past Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has formally congratulated the state Governor His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, on the glorious attainment of Governor of the year…

BOOK: “Echoes from the Creeks of Niger Delta: A Call to Action for Sustainable Governance” by Dr. Ebi Franklin Waboke

By Izon Daily In his thought-provoking book, “ECHOES FROM THE CREEKS OF NIGER DELTA: POLITICS OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGER DELTA,” Dr. Ebi Franklin Waboke delivers a scathing critique of the Niger Delta’s underdevelopment despite its vast natural resources. The book…

Projects Execution: Oborevwori introduces Whistle-blowing in Delta

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, called for introduction of whistle-blowing to check poor projects delivery in the state. Governor Oborevwori, who made the call during an interactive meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies…

NIGERIA MARITIME UNIVERSITY, OKERENKOKO: Tompolo Lauds President Tinubu

Chairman of Tantita Security Services, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, Alias Tompolo has lauded Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the Act establishing the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. The letter to the President made available t Blank…

Ogwashi-Uku Dam Project tops list As Senator Ned Nwoko Hosts Benin-Owena Development Authority Team at His Abuja Residence

Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, recently hosted Mr. Femi Adekanbi, the Managing Director of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA), alongside other members of the Authority’s leadership team, at his residence in Abuja. The meeting…

OSUOZA CONGRATULATES GOV. OBOREVWORI ON THISDAY/ARISE GOVERNOR-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD

Delta State Commissioner for Special Duties (Government House), Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, has warmly congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for winning the Governor of the Year Award, bestowed on him by the management of the THISDAY Newspaper and ARISE Television. Delta State Commissioner for…

Oborevwori shines, wins Governor of the year 2024 Award

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday night, shone as he won ThisDay Newspaper and Arise Television “Governor of The Year, 2024 award” for his fiscal discipline and infrastructural development of the state. Announcing the award, the Founder of THISDAY and…

Senator Nwoko’s prominence gained through national, international recognition -Comrade Collins Eze Onwenna,

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Coordinator of Delta North APC Advocates, Comrade Collins Eze Onwenna, has said that Senator Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly did not become a prominent figure through political office but has gained national and international recognition prior…

Unified Ubulu-uno Progressive Youth Forum meets, wants economic, social, moral, political development in Ubulu-uno

The Unified Ubulu-uno Progressive Youth Forum, a notable socio-cultural group in Nigeria has held its inaugural meeting in Lagos. At the meeting which was held on Saturday, 25th January 2025, in Lagos., the youths decided to unify for the development of the…

Delta APC Chieftain, Chief Emma Ejiofor supports Senator Ned Nwoko’s potential defection to APC

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Chief Emma Ejiofor, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta North, has expressed strong support for Senator Ned Nwoko’s potential defection to the APC, emphasizing that anyone opposed to Nwoko’s move likely has personal interests…

We have not borrowed since Oborevwori took over – Delta Govt

Delta State Government, Friday, reiterated that it had not borrowed any money since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori took over governance in the state on May 29, 2023. The State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije who disclosed this at a press conference in…

Why Delta does not owe contractors – Aniagwu

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said the State Government does not owe contractors because Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was determined to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects across the state. Aniagwu disclosed this yesterday…

Senator Nwoko’s Aide, Okolugbo describes PDP as a “lifeless carcass”

In a scathing critique of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Director of Communications to Senator Ned Nwoko, the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, in the National Assembly (NASS), Hon. Gloria Okolugbo, has described the once-dominant political party, PDP as a…

Senator Ned Nwoko Celebrates Festus Keyamo, SAN, at 55

Renowned politician and philanthropist, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has joined numerous well-wishers in celebrating the life and achievements of Festus Keyamo, SAN, on his 55th birthday. In a heartfelt statement made available by his media office, Senator…

Delta Online Publishers Forum Celebrates Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza on Birthday

ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has joined family, friends, and colleagues in celebrating the birthday of Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, Commissioner for Special Duties, Government House, Delta State. In a congratulatory message, DOPF highlighted Dr. Osuoza’s leadership qualities and significant contributions…

Tension in Delta PDP over Senator Ned Nwoko‘s plans to defect to APC

There is palpable tension in the camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, following advanced plans by Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Arise TV on Saturday night, Senator…

Nigeria Officially Joins BRICS

Nigeria has officially accepted to join BRICS as a partner country. The Nigeria’s acceptance to join the group was communicated in a statement on Saturday by the acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa. The statement read: “The Federal…