The Federal Government of Nigeria has rolled out free annual liver and kidney function tests for Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS under an expanded health insurance scheme— a major step aimed at boosting long-term health outcomes and strengthening quality care nationwide. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, during…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), South-South Zone, marks World AIDS Day 2025 with a call for renewed urgency in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. This year’s theme—“Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response”—signals a critical moment as decades of progress face the threat of funding cuts, service disruptions, and widening inequalities. In 2024, the…
Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on Thursday commended the governance style of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, describing his leadership as visionary and development-driven. The commendation came during a meeting at the Agbarha-Otor country home of the late business mogul, Olorogun Oskar Ibru, in Ughelli North Local Government Area. Ibori, who appeared visibly delighted,…
The Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications has congratulated former Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, on his appointment as the South-South Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. In a statement signed by the Director-General of the Bureau, Dr. (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe,…
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…
… Launches Full Mobilization for 2027 The Ethiope Federal Constituency Forum officially inaugurated its new executive leadership for Ethiope East and West Local Government Areas on Saturday, with a clear directive to mobilize members for the 2027 general elections and ensure party tickets go only to leaders who respect party hierarchy. National Chairman of the…
As the global community mark World AIDS Day 2025, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), held an HIV-awareness sensitization programme for students at the Assembly Ground of Okpanam High School, Okpanam. Dwelling on the theme “Overcoming Disruptions; Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV Response,” the Zonal Secretary of NAWOJ, Comrade Eunice Emeyazia, reminded the students…
At least 36 people have been killed after a massive fire swept through multiple high-rise apartment blocks in a housing complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, in what appears to be the city’s deadliest blaze in nearly 30 years. Seven of the complex’s eight towers — home to many elderly residents — remained ablaze…
NAWOJ South–South Calls for Urgent Overhaul of Nigeria’s Transport Systems on World Sustainable Transport Day The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), South–South Zone, has urged urgent and collective action to overhaul Nigeria’s transportation systems, warning that the very systems meant to sustain lives are increasingly threatening the future. This call was made in a…
Asaba, Delta State – November 25, 2025 In a major crackdown on violent crime, the Delta State Police Command has successfully arrested a gang of armed robbers and kidnappers, as well as confessed cultists, recovering multiple firearms, ammunition, stolen electronics, and a vehicle reportedly used in criminal operations. This is contained in a statement by…
