The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Delta State and Initiator of ‘Vision Better Delta Movement’, Deacon Kennedy Pela, has responded to criticism from the Delta State government regarding his mid-term report on Governor Oborevwori’s administration. In a statement, Pela characterized the government’s response as indicative of a disregard for governance, suggesting…
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 Northern States and FCT, have restated its condemnation of the killings in Benue State, describing the incident as a national tragedy that demands honest conversation and urgent intervention by the Nigerian state. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday…
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Police Command in Kaduna State, said 456 suspects were arrested in July 2025. The suspects were phone and motorcycle snatchers, kidnappers, smugglers and armed robbers. Briefing newsmen on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, (CP) Muhammad Rabiu emphasized that the State Police Command remained steadfast in its commitment and efforts in…
In a significant political move, Deacon Kennedy Pela popularly known as Ken Pela, the Labour Party 2023 Gubernatorial Candidate for Delta State, has officially launched the ‘Vision Better Delta Movement’ (VBDM). The unveiling was held at the Elomaz Hotel and Suites in Asaba during a press conference. The new movement is aimed at addressing perceived…
By Nzeabi Eucharia, Asaba Delta Government says it is partnering the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) to develop affordable housing for civil servants and residents of the state. The State Commissioner for Housing, Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele stated this when the Executives and members of the Asaba Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union…
*Diri, Symbol Of Ijaw Unity – INC Bayelsa State has received a National Award of Excellence as the topmost state in eye health and medical outreaches. The award presented by the Federal Ministry of Health was received by the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe. A press release issued by the governor’s Chief Press…
By Awhawha Awhawha Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL, has debunked allegation of oil spill. The statement was issued by Olusoga Oduselu, General Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs. It reads, “ CNL confirms that it is aware of media reports alleging an…
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The unexplained delay by New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) to pay workers of New Nigeria Newspaper (NNNs) and their benefits as approved by Northern Governors, has been condemned by Arewa Youths Movement for Good Governance (AYMGG). Rising from its expanded regional executive meeting in Kaduna on Tuesday, the group lambasted the…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and Premium Trust Bank, on Wednesday, announced cash rewards for Bayelsa Queens, champions of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL). The pronouncements were made when the team and the premiership trophy were presented to Governor Diri during the 167th State Executive Council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa….
Olorogun Jaro Egbo, KSC, Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, recorded yet another milestone in his administration’s efforts to improve the well-being of residents. The opening and clearing of the canal at Ughelli Market Bridge is a strategic move to ensure the free flow of water and mitigate flooding in the area, directly…