Abuja, Nigeria – February 2, 2026– Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing science-driven healthcare innovation, with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, emphasizing the critical role of science and research as drivers of innovation, economic growth, and sustainable healthcare systems across Africa. The statement came at the opening of…
Warri, Delta State – February 2, 2026– Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated the newly completed Model Technical College, Omadino, describing technical and vocational education as a key tool for tackling youth unemployment. The Governor emphasized that graduates of the institution would emerge not just as job seekers, but as skilled professionals,…
Abuja, Nigeria – February 2, 2026– The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, has issued a formal clarification regarding the death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, following complications from a snake bite.In a press statement on X (formerly Twitter) dated February 1, 2026, FMC Jabi expressed condolences to Nwagene’s family and…
Asaba, Delta State – February 2, 2026 – Delta State is poised to keep attracting credible investors and consolidating its status as one of Nigeria’s most stable and economically viable states, following the ongoing development of the Cubana Millennium City in Asaba. The Delta State Government has described the project as a clear demonstration of…
Awka, Anambra State – February 2, 2026 – Traders in Onitsha opened their shops today, Monday, February 2, under heavy security, signaling a potential return to normal commercial activity in Anambra state. The move comes amid government efforts to end the disruptive Monday Sit-at-Home protests.Security officials were deployed across major markets and streets today to…
Investigations by the Bayelsa State Police Command have revealed an alleged plot to assassinate a prophet in the state, leading to the arrest of a pastor and a suspected cult member. Police say preliminary findings indicate that the suspect apprehended at the victim’s residence is a member of a notorious cult group and was allegedly…
The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, the Right Honourable Emomotimi Guwor, has congratulated two of his constituents on their elevation to the state’s High Court bench.The judges, Justice Jereoma Sam-Oligida and Justice Irene Boeye Ukuli, were among six others sworn in by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for applications for the 2025/2026 academic session to February 27, 2026, giving prospective applicants additional time to complete their submissions. NELFUND said the extension, from the earlier January 31 deadline, is to ensure that all eligible students are able to submit the required information through…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested several suspects following an attack on police officers at the boundary between Akukwu-Igbo and Ugbolu communities in Oshimili North Local Government Area. According to the Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, tactical operatives were immediately deployed to the area to restore order and ensure public safety. He said…
…Reaffirms Oborevwori’s Commitment To Drug-Free Delta Drive The Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Delta State Command, for intercepting two buses loaded with illicit drugs along the Asaba–Onitsha Expressway on January 15. Describing the operation as a major breakthrough, the state government said the seizure has…
