The ECOWAS Court of Justice has recorded yet another milestone in the number of decisions delivered in 2023. Statistics from the Court’s Registry Department have indicated that 64 decisions comprising 59 judgments and 5 rulings were delivered in 2023, a remarkable progress…
The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman has underscored the need for adequate investment in education to address the dangers of hate speech and hatred, and to ward off any reoccurrence of Holocaust. Freeman, who is also the Permanent Representative of Israel…
By Austen Akhagbeme Dr. Azemhe Azena, who until today was a foremost governorship aspirant of the Labour Party, LP, in the upcoming Gubernatorial elections in Edo state, has resigned his membership of the Party. In a resignation letter signed by him and…
Actors within the civil society community have appealed to the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation and the Presidency to retain Gabriel Tanimu Aduda as the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources. The Executive Director, National Civil Society…
The British High Commissioner, Richard Montgomery, visited Rivers State between the 24th and 25th of January for high-level discussions with the state governor and key stakeholders in the state government, business leaders and civil society. During the two-day visit, the High Commissioner visited…
By Austen Akhagbeme The Benin-based televangelist and a foremost governorship aspirant of the Labour Party, LP, Dr. Azemhe Azena received his wife and baby back to the country yesterday after about a month in a hospital in Italy. The popular politician who…
…As Oghenesivbe, DSOB Magt staff commences familiarization visits to stakeholders Permanent Secretary and Solicitor-General, Delta State Ministry of Justice, MOJ, Omamuzo Erebe, Esq, has again emphasized on the urgent need to curb rising cases of illegal migration, sexual abuse/child rape and use…
The nation’s internal security has received a boost with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Monday took delivery of three drones and 100 highly profiled self-configured walkie-talkies from international partners. Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi who received…
By Harrison Akamule The Executive Assistant, Renewal Energy, Barrister Newworld Safugha congratulates the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori over his victory at C on 2023 Governorship elections, saying it was well deserved victory. Barr. Safugha thanked God, PDP Supporters,…
–By Isharo Odafe: Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has commenced the inspection of all residential and business premises within the Capital Territory and its environs and will prosecute any defaulter(s) at the mobile courts in accordance with the provisions of…
Former Managing Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and the Udu of Isoko Nation, Bashorun Askia Ogieh JP, has described the judgement of the Supreme Court, reaffirming the mandate of Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as Governor of…
By: Tina Ayigbe and Eguono Eseme (Foreign Desk Writers) Amid the battles between Israel and the militant group in Gaza, tensions in the Middle East, have continued to rise following recent US and British strikes in Yemen. CNBS reports that tens of…
…Says Apex Court knocked off unpopular candidates capitalizing on technicalities Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, survived a total of thirty eight criminal lawsuits, from party primary to post governorship election, making him the most fortunate and divinely anointed celebrant…
Executive Governor of Delta state, Rt Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori on Friday dedicated his victory at the Supreme court to Almighty God, the unwavering support of Deltans and his legal team. Addressing the media in Abuja after the five-member panel of…
United States Secretary, Antony Blinken will be traveling to Nigeria and three other African countries from January 21-26 The three other countries are Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire and Angola. According to a statement by US Embassy in Nigeria, throughout the trip, the…
United Kingdom has appointed Ms Cynthia Rowe as the Development Director for the British High Commission, Nigeria. She takes over from Mr Christopher Prycroft who recently concluded four years in the role. A statement on Thursday by the British High Commission Communications…
Today, a disturbing incident unfolded in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, as individuals reportedly affiliated with a PDP aspirant allegedly attacked allegedly a Sienna vehicle belonging to the Philip Shaibu Campaign driven by the Coordinator of the campaign…
President Bola Tinubu has been advised to take a holistic approach at taming the soaring inflation in the country. A press statement on Tuesday by the Lead Director of the Centre for Social Justice, Eze Onyekpere said it has become imperative that…
Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has lamented that the country’s security situation has degenerated to the extent that it can be categorically stated that the government has abandoned, failed, refused or neglected to enforce its primary and constitutional duty of guaranteeing the…
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested in Abuja one Chinana Tali at the point of selling his eight year old son, Ushafa Tali for N20 million. Speaking during the parade of the suspect in Abuja the…
From SUNNY A. DAVID The Traditional Rulers Council of Anambra State has officially responded to the Anambra State government, on the recent suspension of Igwe Damian O. Ezeani of Neni. In a press release made available to our correspondent through the State…
In a recent address, Ambassador (Dr) Niyi Adesoye, the President and Chairman-in-Council of the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON), underscored a set of essential strategies vital for survival in the dynamic landscape of the printing industry in 2024.Adesoye emphasized…
There couldn’t have been a more poignant last chapter to a man’s life than my final text exchange with him. He reached out on December 31, 2023, to draw my attention to a Qur’an recital competition in Damaturu, Yobe State, stating that…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday commended Tantita Security Services Limited and the other security agencies for combating oil theft and hailed their collaborative efforts yeilding results. Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa gave the commendation on behalf of the President…
From Onoriode Etatsemi The President, Urhobo Rebirth Congress Comrade OgheneOchuko Stephen, Alias Udu re’ Urhobo has appealed to the Governor of Delta, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori to do all he can by ensuring that the Urhobo Language which (he claimed) is going into…
From SUNNY A. DAVID The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command, Mr Aderemi Adeoye has confirmed the raising of the Palace of Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife of Isseke Community in Ihiala Local Government Area. He explained that the Gunmen were those fleeing from…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Sunday led a delegation of Borno people to attend the funeral prayer of his spokesperson, Mallam Isa Gusau, which was held at the National Mosque in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The delegation comprises the senators…
Nigeria and Cuba are to sign bilateral agreements that will cover Education, Science and Technoligy and other sectors. The Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs. Miriam Morales Palmero disclosed this at the weekend during the celebration of 65th Anniversary of the triumph of…
It was an eventful and fun-packed three days as the Sapele Main Branch of Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association had their end-of-year activities in grand style. The three-day end-of-year activities started Friday, January 5, 2024, with a courtesy visit to the Sapele…
-By Albert Ograka/ Asaba IKPEN OGHENETEGA, has clinched GOLD at the 9th edition of “Kogi Inter – Schools Chess Competition” tagged SEASON 9. He won gold at the UNDER 14 MALE category. The event which took place between 18th to 21st December…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has assented to the 2024 appropriation bill of N358.7 billion passed by Borno State House of Assembly with an adjustment amounting to N18.1 billion With the increase in the budget size, the revised capital expenditure now…
Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has facilitated a truce between Fulani herders and farmers in Gamboru Ngala town in the central part of Borno State to foster peace and harmony. The truce, was brokered after weeks of tension and uncertainty during…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced a plan to reactivate the South Chad Irrigation Scheme aimed at providing a livelihood for the resettled communities of people affected by age long Boko Haram insurgency. The governor made the announcement on Monday…
By Austen Akhagbeme Dr Azemhe Azena, a foremost Labour Party’s, LP, governorship aspirant in Edo State on Tuesday, received in his office in Benin, a group known as ” The Higher Grace Ministers Forum” The group which was led by its Edo…
From MICHAEL J. EKOKORUWE Bellarks Polytechnic, Kwale, has been approved as JAMB Computer Base Test (CBT) center for all JAMB candidates seeking to register for the forthcoming 2024 UTME registration. The statement signed by the registrar Ayeni Ayotade stated that, Bellarks Polytechnic…
The situation in Gaza is getting worse daily and the human condition is getting more pathetic every minute, and the involvement of different countries, including China, can have significant implications. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly the situation in Gaza, has been a longstanding and…
Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) notes with deep regret the controversy on the mismanagement of funds, abuse of financial due process and clear and manifest intention to defraud the treasury by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu. There was a request…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has supervised the distribution of N221,760,000 in cash, food items and wrappers to over 67,454 vulnerable residents of Ngala Local Government Area. Zulum was in Ngala last weekend where he spent two nights coordinating humanitarian and developmental…
An online coalition of Muslim Professionals, the No Dull Moment in Islam World wide (NDMIWW), has strongly advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to convoke another national conference where Nigerians across all sentiments will discuss the state of the nation. The group stated…
Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6th Division, Nigerian Army, and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, has reassured stakeholders of the continuous provision of an enabling environment to ensure seamless…
