A mild traffic slowdown occurred along the Asaba Expressway, just before the Asaba International Airport junction, after a vehicle conveying a corpse from Lagos went up in flames on Tuesday. An eyewitness, Philip Odia, recounted that the Sienna van had earlier developed a mechanical fault, leaving the occupants stranded as they attempted to secure another…
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…
The Asagba of Asaba, Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has called on Presidents-General of communities, kingdoms, and clans across Delta State to see themselves as strategic partners in fostering leadership and accelerating grassroots development. The call was made during the inaugural retreat for Presidents-General in Delta North Senatorial District, organized under the auspices of the Ogwa-Uku…
The Wife of the State Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has formally commissioned the Tobore Oborevwori Cottage Hospital in Ughelli North Local Government Area—an initiative executed by the Council Chairman, Hon. Jaro Egbo. In her remarks, Deaconess Oborevwori said she considered the naming of the facility after her…
The Delta State Commissioner for Works, Rural Roads and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has commended staff of the Ministry of Information for the maturity and decorum displayed during the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ministry of Information Chapel election. Speaking shortly after the exercise, Mr. Aniagwu praised the peaceful and orderly conduct of the…
The Delta State Police Command on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, marked a major national milestone — 70 years of women in the Nigeria Police Force — with a vibrant 5km Walkathon in Asaba aimed at amplifying the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, the symbolic march drew senior female officers,…
In a significant move reshaping the leadership of the 10th Senate’s standing committees, the Senate Selection Committee has announced several reconstitutions, signaling a fresh direction in legislative oversight. The announcement was made by Senate President and committee chairman, Godswill Akpabio, during Tuesday’s plenary session on the floor of the Red Chamber. One of the most notable…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council convened a joint meeting today, Monday, 1st December 2025, at the Council Chamber, Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. The meeting was attended by Their Excellencies, the Governors of the 19 Northern States and Their Royal Highnesses, The Chairmen of the 19 Northern States Traditional…
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…
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing service delivery for its enrollees as it commenced a week-long capacity-building training for senior staff of the Commission. The training, which focuses on improving corporate performance processes, aligns with the provisions of the DSCHC law that mandate the development of the Commission’s…
