Washington, DC — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela’s interim authorities will transfer up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States following a US-backed military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the oil—valued at roughly $2.8 billion—will be sold at market price,…
Abuja, Nigeria — A leading Nigerian rights group has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an urgent investigation into allegations that more than ₦128 billion in public funds may have been diverted or gone missing from the Ministry of Power and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET).In a statement released Monday, the Socio-Economic…
By Uche AustinAsaba, Nigeria — January 4, 2026 As the world marks World Braille Day 2026, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), South-South Zone, has called on the Nigerian government to urgently fund Braille education, enforce disability laws, and end the systemic exclusion of persons with visual impairments. In a press release issued on Sunday,…
U.S. President Donald Trump sayd Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has been flown out of the country and will face charges in the United States. Speaking from Mar-a-Lago, Trump said the United States would “run” Venezuela temporarily until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” of power can take place. He defended…
The United States has announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following what it described as a large-scale military strike on Venezuela, including missile attacks that reportedly hit areas around the capital, Caracas.According to a statement posted on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that American forces successfully detained Maduro and his wife…
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has been inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Administration (IIEPEA), marking a significant international recognition for the Nigerian public servant. The fellowship, awarded by IIEPEA—an internationally accredited institution with…
The Delta State Government has called on Deltans to remain patriotic and support the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in its drive to improve the state’s economy. The call was made by the State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, during a special stakeholders’ meeting on the review of proposed amendments submitted by Ministries, Departments…
Asaba, Nigeria — 18 December 2025 Police in Nigeria’s Delta State have stepped up security around schools following growing concern over student abductions in parts of the country. The Delta State Police Command on Wednesday held a strategic meeting with heads of public and private schools, aimed at strengthening safety measures and improving coordination between…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive development, saying the state’s “MORE” Agenda is focused on delivering tangible benefits at the grassroots level. The Governor made the statement on Wednesday while commissioning multiple projects executed by the Ndokwa East Local Government Council. He was represented at the event…
As Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Asaba, in partnership with the Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has finalized arrangements for the 2025 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The revered Christmas service will hold on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Church Auditorium,…
