Ukodhiko Launches Youth, Women Empowerment Programme on Craft Production in Delta

The lawmaker representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has launched another round of youth and women empowerment training focused on cufflinks, stud and bead making. The programme, organised in collaboration with the Project Development Institute (PRODA) and Hammdes Nigeria Limited, was flagged off on 10…

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INEC Pledges Action on Security Risks, Steps Up Anti–Vote Buying Measures Ahead of Abuja Polls

Nigeria’s electoral commission says it will act on fresh security intelligence and intensify efforts to curb vote buying ahead of local elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) later this month.The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the…

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Speaker Guwor Demonstrates Legislative Excellence – Delta Bureau DG

The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Olorogun (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has commended the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, describing him as a leading example of effective legislative leadership in Nigeria.Oghenesivbe made the remarks on Tuesday in a congratulatory message following Speaker…

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Wike launches radio station backing Tinubu’s re-election bid in southern Nigeria

Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has established a new radio station in Rivers State that is being used to support President Bola Tinubu’s anticipated 2027 re-election campaign. The station, Majority FM 89.5, is located within the office of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, according…

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INEC Warns Nigerians Against Fake 2027 Election Timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned Nigerians to ignore a report circulating online claiming that the Commission has released the timetable for the 2027 General Elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday, INEC described the report as false and misleading, stressing that it has not released any official timetable, schedule of activities or election…

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Mulade to Tinubu: Stop 13% Oil Payouts to States

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…

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Anioma State Capital Scare: Oborevwori Slams Rumour, as Delta North Leaders Unite

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…

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Funkekeme Poised to Deliver Tinubu’s RHI Mandate in Delta — Oghenesivbe

The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has affirmed that Rt. Hon. Solomon Funkekeme will deliver outstanding results as Delta State Coordinator of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Oghenesivbe praised Funkekeme’s proven leadership capacity and strategic competence, highlighting his excellent performance as Campaign Director-General during the 2023 general…

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