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,…
The House Committee on Education has directed the Ministry of Higher Education to expedite the completion of ongoing projects across tertiary institutions. The committee’s Chairman, Hon. Charles Emetulu, issued the directive during the Ministry’s budget defence session, emphasizing the government’s continued commitment to advancing the education sector. Hon. Emetulu stressed the importance of judicious use…
Abuja, December 2, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar earlier this week. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the…
…Says individual identity ‘ll be protected. In line with the Delta State Government’s zero tolerance for Human Trafficking and Irregular Migration, the State Taskforce Chaired by the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Owhovoriole, SAN, on Friday released telephone hotlines to enable volunteer whistle blowers and victims to reach out to the Taskforce…
BY EUNICE EMEYAZIA As Enrollee satisfaction in the implementation of the state health insurance scheme continues to top the agenda, the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has trained Primary Healthcare (PHC) workers across the Delta South Senatorial District. The training which drew primary healthcare PHC workers from different communities across the Delta…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is to collaborate with the Government of Gambia in food production to promote food sufficiency and economic growth. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated this during a visit of the Gambian delegation led by the Gambian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, Dr…
...Charges Governor Alia On Reconciliatory Moves NIMPresident Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to arrest perpetrators of killings in Benue State on all sides of the conflict and prosecute them, to bring lasting peace and security to the State.President Tinubu gave the renewed order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that…
10,000 professional kits have been distributed to midwives across the South-East zone, as part of the ongoing national health workforce retraining and support programme under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The initiative at the instance of the Federal Government, was flagged off in Enugu State on Monday. The kits, officially presented by the First Lady, Senator…
BY EUNICE EMEYAZIA Nigerian fashion designer, gospel singer and entrepreneur, Ruth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James on Monday marked her birthday in a grand style. Born on June 9, 1995, the founder of Veekee James, a fashion brand and convener of Zion Warship, a monthly gospel concert, celebrated her day with a 20…
…Says Delta APC stronger, united and more effective under Oborevwori Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has predicted a landslide victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, in the 2027 elections He made the prediction on Monday in a statement in Asaba, the Delta State…
