The has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on violent crime, arresting suspected armed robbers and kidnappers while recovering multiple locally fabricated firearms and ammunition across the state. In a statement issued on February 20, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the Command disclosed that operatives uncovered a suspected criminal…
A high-level delegation from Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is on the ground in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to monitor the country’s 13th Parliamentary Elections and a historic national referendum scheduled for 12 February 2026. Leading the delegation on behalf of INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, is National Commissioner Professor Sunday Ajah, accompanied by Resident…
ABUJA, Nigeria — A prominent Niger Delta environmental and human rights activist, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately halt the direct payment of 13 per cent oil derivation funds to oil-producing state governments, warning that decades of corruption and mismanagement have left host communities poorer and underdeveloped. Instead, Mulade is calling for the funds—worth trillions of…
Asaba, 1 December 2025 – The Delta State Police Command, led by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on Monday convened a high-level peace meeting with stakeholders from Okwama, Okoloba, and Akugbene communities to address tensions over boundary disputes and fishing rights. Held at the Area Command, Warri, the meeting brought together community leaders, youth representatives, traditional authorities, and…
…Recovers Arms, Stolen Vehicles….The Delta State Police Command under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has in a series of well-coordinated operations, recovered a stolen luxury vehicle, seized dangerous firearms, and arrested notorious robbery suspects, with stolen goods.A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, Asaba, SP. Bright Edafe, says on the…
Delta State has adopted a decentralized mini-grid model and established new regulatory bodies to drive a sustainable power market. Speaking during a post-Executive Council (EXCO) press briefing in Asaba, the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, said the initiative aligns with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, which prioritizes infrastructure and improved service delivery across…
Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the creation of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a sure way of accelerating economic growth of the country. Governor Oborevwori made the disclosure on Monday in an address read on his behalf by his Deputy, Sir…
Students of Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) were at their best performance at the recently concluded TeenEagle Global Round held in United Kingdom from June 22nd – 29th, 2025. The global final is the culmination of the TeenEagle competition, where students compete in events like the Team Debate Challenge, Writing Challenge, Spelling Bee, and…
The urgent need to reform Nigeria’s punitive drug laws, have been emphasized. Executive Secretary of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR SAN, stated this, cting severe consequences such as overcrowded prisons, human rights violations, and lack of access to healthcare for drug users. The NHRC chief made this call during the…
Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has been honoured with the “Best South-South Pilgrimage Governor of the year 2024,” in recognition of his commitment to the spiritual well-being of Christians across all denominations. Presenting the Award to him at the Government House Asaba, the Chairman of Delta State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board,…
