A Nigerian civil rights organisation has condemned what it calls coordinated online attacks against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, following the circulation of an old video linked to his tenure as governor of Zamfara State. The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) said the video, recorded in 2021, has been taken…
By EUNICE EMEYAZIA The wives of local government chairmen in Delta State have launched the second phase of their Food Bank initiative, aimed at supporting the most vulnerable members of society. The programme took place in Ethiope West Local Government Area, bringing together women who say they are determined to use their positions to promote…
The Delta State Police Command has released the official contact phone numbers of all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Tactical Commanders across the state, in a move aimed at improving transparency, accountability and public confidence in policing. The decision was approved by the Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Olufemi Abaniwonda, according to…
Asaba, Nigeria — 5 December 2025 Police in Nigeria’s Delta State say they have arrested more than 600 suspects and recovered 144 firearms in a series of operations carried out since January this year. At a press briefing in Asaba on Thursday, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda S. Olufemi, said the command had…
The Corporate Affairs Commission CAC has announced new requirements for updating business names online.According to a public notice issued earlier this week, proprietors must now provide additional personal and contact details to strengthen verification and ensure accurate business records.Effective immediately, applicants must submit their date of birth, registered office email, proprietor’s email, phone number, and…
Abuja, Nigeria — In a show of political solidarity, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Chairmen from across Nigeria convened in Abuja on December 10, 2025, for a strategic meeting led by National Chairman Hon. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. The gathering highlighted renewed unity and determination within the party ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking to party leaders, Turaki emphasized the importance of grassroots…
Human rights and media groups have called on President Bola Tinubu’s government, state governors, lawmakers, and other authorities to stop harassing journalists, activists, bloggers, and civil society organizations (CSOs) for peacefully exercising their rights. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) warned that the use of provisions in the Cybercrimes Act, criminal and penal codes,…
Transport Minister Senator Said Alkali has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to step up efficiency and service delivery across the country’s rail network, emphasizing that public feedback is crucial for enhancing both safety and reliability. Speaking on ongoing reforms, Senator Alkali said the Ministry of Transportation had conducted a comprehensive review of operations, strengthened monitoring protocols, and expanded feedback channels…
In a passionate appeal to employers across the state, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has urged them not to turn away corps members posted to their establishments, emphasizing the critical need to provide a supportive and conducive environment for their national service. The call came during the terminal parade and grand closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch…
A three-day workshop aimed at empowering persons with disabilities concluded in Asaba, the Delta State capital, spotlighting a renewed push for inclusion and accessibility across the State. The event, spearheaded by the Disability Rights Advocacy Project for Inclusive Development (D-RAPID) in collaboration with the Albino Foundation TAF-Africa and Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International, brought together…
