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East-West Road and funding palaver

By Obas Esiedesa  /  Senior Reporter, Abuja All through last year, former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe at various times declared that the 338km dual carriage East-West road project...

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Union laments plight aof pensioners

By Idongesit Ashameri  /  Special Correspondent, Uyo  The Nigerian Union of Pensioners has threatened to mobilise members running into millions to deliberate seriously on how to vote during the 2015...

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Edo generates N1.5b monthly

By Francis Onoiribholo  /  Bureau Chief Benin Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has revealed that the state records an average of N1.5 billon monthly from Internally Generated Revenue, admitting...

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Igbodo community protests

•Alleges insensitivity of govt, lack of infrastructure  By Felix Igbekoyi  /  Correspondent, Asaba  The people of Igbodo Kingdom, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, have protested...

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Oghara indigenes commend Ofa for extra mural classes

By Sam Akadoro  Special Correspondent, Sapele   Indigenes of Oghara community in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, especially students in different secondary schools in the area, have...

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Rivers CP warns pipeline vandals

By Andrew Utulu  Correspondent, Lagos The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, Tunde Ogunsakin, has expressed the readiness of the police in the state and the officials of Inspector...

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Monarch appeals to council boss to evacuate wastes in Jesse

By Sam Akadoro  Special Correspondent, Sapele His Royal Majesty, Erhiekevwe 1, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, has appealed to Ethiope West Council Chairman, Precious Ajaino, to assist the community in...

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Delta is determined to end environmental abuse – Utuama

Delta State Deputy Governor, Amos Utuama, has warned that the state government is determined to put an end to all forms of environmental abuse going on in the state. He stated this on Monday at Enerhen...

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Edo Assembly to make law on new varsity

By Francis Onoiribholo  Bureau Chief, Benin Edo State House of Assembly has passed the Bill for a law to make provisions for the establishment of Edo State University of Science and Technology, Uzairue...

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Uduaghan launches Neonatal Initiative Network at DELSUTH

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan By Sam Akadoro Special  Correspondent, Sapele   Following the state government’s continuous effort to enhance quality healthcare delivery for sick neonates,...

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Urhobo person should replace Orubebe as N’Delta Minister –Amraibure

Godspower Amraibure, president of Power Skill Acquisition Foundation, has won many awards on youth empowerment and leadership style. In this interview with Special Correspondent Sam Akadoro, he speaks...

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C’River govt disburses N1b to communities

By Bassey Inyang Correspondent, Calabar Cross River State Community and Social Development Agency has disbursed N1.459,094,350 to communities in the state  for the implementation of projects. The...

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When Sapele stood still for Lady Judith

Lady Judith By Sam Akadoro Special Correspondent, Sapele   The ancient city of Sapele has once again produced another top music artiste to add to its increasing number of national and international...

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A’Ibom law firm demands N50m damages for client

By Idongesit Ashameri  Special Correspondent, Uyo    For defaming  the character of its client, Mr. Paul Owo; Samuel Ikpo and Company, Barrister and Solicitors of the Supreme Court, has demanded the...

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Edo Assembly advocates peace in Iguomon community

Wife of Delta State governor, Deaconess Roli Nere Uduaghan (left), presenting farm input to the chairperson of Ukwani Local Government Area, Mrs. Annah Ochor, during the distribution of farm inputs to...

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Delta should do quality work in Oghara –Ugolor

What is your assessment of the quality of work that the Uduaghan administration in Delta State? I want to use this opportunity to say that those who are involved with contracting in the region should...

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Leaders urged to brief constituents on govt’s achievements

By Sunday Apah  Special Correspondent, Ughelli   Elders and leaders of Udu, Ughelli North and Ughelli South Federal Constituency of Delta State have been advised to always brief their people of the...

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Foundation laments scourge of hepatitis among Nigerians

By Francis Onoiribholo  Bureau Chief Benin   The Clem Agba Foundation (TCAF) has lamented the scourge of Hepatitis among Nigerians and the alarming low level of awareness, saying that not less than 23...

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Ugbolokposo Market to be Commissioned soon – Utuama

By Sunday Apah Special Correspondent, Ughelli   The ultra modern Ugbolokposo Market, Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area will be commissioned by Governor Emmanuel Uduagan very soon. Deputy Governor...

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Cross River to enact law on counterpart funds, grants

By Bassey Inyang Correspondent, Calabar    The Cross River State government will soon enact a law to regulate the use of grants and other forms of financial support from donor agencies and...

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