By Francis Sadhere, Warri Mrs. Edna Ibru, the first civilian First Lady of Delta State and wife of former Governor Olorogun Felix Ibru, has passed away at the age of 80. She died in London on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. A former Miss Nigeria in 1964,[Read More…]
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Pa Clark Commends Delta Governor Oborevwori for Remarkable Achievements
By Francis Sadhere, Warri The Elder Statesman and Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has lauded Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his significant achievements since assuming office on May 29th, 2023. In an open letter released on Friday, Clark praised Oborevwori for[Read More…]
Senator Ned Nwoko Defects from PDP to APC, Signals Major Shift in Delta Politics
By Francis Sadhere, Warri In a groundbreaking political development, Senator Ned Nwoko has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that is set to reshape the political landscape of Delta State. The announcement was made in his hometown of Idumuje Ugboko,[Read More…]
CREDICORP: 20,000 Armed Forces Personnel to Receive Consumer Credit, in partnership with Fewchore Finance
To mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has kicked off a consumer credit Fund for personnel of the armed forces. This is in partnership with Fewchore Finance, one of its participating financial institutions (PFI) aims to benefit 20,000 armed forces personnel in its first phase. This[Read More…]
Six Sentenced To Different Jail Terms For Internet Fraud
Justices Haleema Saleeman and Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin have convicted and sentenced six persons to jail for fraud. The convicts are: Akingbehin Temitope Oluwaseyi, Ajayi Elijah Olaoluwa, Samsom Babatunde Ilesanmi, Quadri Olamilekan Lamidi, Kolawole Kehinde Moses and Olatunji Elija Olabisi. They were prosecuted[Read More…]
NNPC Ltd. Officials Visit Victims Of Tanker Explosion in Niger State
The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) extends its heartfelt condolences to the victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko-Maje Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Road in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday. This devastating incident claimed the lives of[Read More…]
IGP Egbetokun Commiserates With Victims Of Tanker Explosion In Niger State
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and the good people of Niger State following the tragic tanker explosion that occurred yesterday, January 18, 2025, at Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Niger State. This horrific incident occurred when a truck loaded[Read More…]
Richard Edoki Shortlisted for Best Newcomer at the National Hospital Radio Awards 2025
Richard Edoki, a Nigerian-born broadcast journalist popularly known as Richybongo, has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the National Hospital Radio Awards 2025. Organized by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), this annual event honors exceptional contributions to hospital broadcasting across the UK. Richybongo hosts African Vibe[Read More…]
Gov Zulum Commissions Remodeled State Hotel in Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has on Monday commission the remodelled Borno State Hotel in Maiduguri. The remodelled State Hotel showcases a blend of contemporary design and traditional Borno architecture, according to statement by SSA on new media, Abdurrahman Bundi. “It has upgraded facilities, including a state-of-the-art conference hall,[Read More…]
NDLEA Arrests Paris-Bound businessman, 6 Ghanaians, Beninese
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Orizu Ifeanyi Arthur while attempting to board an Air France flight 844 from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA Abuja to Paris, France for ingesting 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine. Orizu was arrested at the[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]