The Nigerian Senate has slammed a sharp surge in domestic airfares, describing the hikes as “outrageous” and “completely unacceptable.” Lawmakers have summoned the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, along with senior officials from key aviation agencies, for urgent explanations. Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, representing Oyo North, highlighted the scale of the increases, saying fares that previously…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the growing circulation of unregistered and potentially dangerous edible oils across Nigeria. In a statement released Tuesday, the agency warned that several widely sold brands have no verified sources, production credentials, or safety standards. NAFDAC emphasized that the oils do…
Delta State Government has dissolved the electoral committee established for the Saniko Community leadership election in Agbara-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area.This announcement came from the Special Adviser to the Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor, who stated that the action became necessary after the leadership election plunged the community into…
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, says opposition parties have become “unnecessary” in Delta State, arguing that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s performance has erased the need for political resistance. Speaking Wednesday on Voice of Delta Radio’s public affairs program Orientation Panorama, Oghenesivbe asserted that residents are “happy and…
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has congratulated Chief (Barr.) Ese Gam Owe on securing a second term as President General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU)—a re-election he says cements the union’s return to stability and cohesion. In a goodwill message released Wednesday, Oghenesivbe praised Owe’s leadership for “restoring unity…
Meta has begun removing Australian users under 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads ahead of a world-first social media ban starting 10 December. Around 150,000 Facebook accounts and 350,000 Instagram accounts are expected to be affected. Teens can download their content before deactivation or appeal via ID verification. The ban, targeting platforms including YouTube, X,…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has confirmed that the state will host the next edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival in February 2026. The announcement came during a courtesy visit by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the Government House, Benin City. Speaking to officials, Governor Okpebholo described Edo as “the right…
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has expressed readiness to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to reduce health-related financial shocks among business owners. Speaking at the inaugural Delta State MSME Summit, held at the Mariam Babangida Leisure Park, Asaba, under the auspices of the Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency DEMSMEDA, the…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a fresh round of economic support for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Akwa Ibom State, disbursing ₦50m in business grants as part of a nationwide empowerment programme worth ₦1.9bn. The initiative, announced at an event in Uyo to mark the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities,…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Asaba residents to stay calm as rumours swirl that the proposed Anioma State might have its capital moved out of the city. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Honourable Johnson Erijo, the Governor dismissed the speculation, stressing that no one can arbitrarily redraw the political map without following Nigeria’s constitutional…
