Day: August 4, 2026

Police, Anambra Women Affairs Ministry Partner To Deepen Anti-Cultism Campaign

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The Anambra State Police Command has partnered with the state Ministry of Women Affairs to strengthen advocacy against cultism, substance abuse, cybercrime and other social vices ahead of the 2026 August Meeting. The collaboration, under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), is aimed at leveraging the annual August Meeting to sensitise women on their critical role in preventing crime and promoting positive values among young people. The initiative followed a courtesy visit by the Anambra State POCACOV team to the Ministry of Women Affairs on Tuesday in…

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GOMEP-NG Laments Declining Standards in Online Journalism, Urges Ethical Practice

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The National President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, has decried the declining professional standards in Nigeria’s online media industry, calling on practitioners to uphold ethics, professionalism and editorial independence. Otiti made the call during the Guild’s monthly congress held in Abuja, where he warned that the growing trend of sacrificing professionalism for online visibility and web traffic was eroding the credibility of digital journalism. He expressed concern that many online media practitioners had continued to undervalue their profession by publishing…

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Omo-Agege Celebrates Ibori At 68, Pays Tribute To His Leadership Legacy

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    Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on his 68th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose leadership and enduring contributions have continued to shape the political and socio-economic development of Delta State and the Niger Delta.   In a goodwill message, Omo-Agege said Ibori’s tenure as governor was marked by purposeful leadership, courageous decision-making and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the state.   He noted that the former governor laid a solid foundation for…

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Oil Spill in Nigeria’s Uzere Must Be Stopped Before It Becomes ‘Another Ogoni’, MaimoniWarns

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    By Dr. Maimoni Ubrei-Joe   LAGOS, Nigeria — An environmental advocate has called on Heritage Oil & Gas Company (Nig.) Limited to urgently contain an oil spill that has reportedly been flowing continuously in Uzere Community, Delta State, since June 27, warning that the pollution risks turning the area into “another Ogoni” if immediate action is not taken.   Dr. Maimoni Ubrei-Joe, an environmental and climate justice advocate, said the prolonged spill poses a serious threat to the environment, public health and the livelihoods of residents who depend…

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Dafinone Salutes Oyovbaire at Birthday, Says Nigeria Still Needs His Wisdom, Statesmanship

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By Efe Joseph   Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman, renowned political scientist and former Minister of Information, , on the occasion of his birthday, saying Nigeria still needs his wealth of experience, patriotic counsel and unwavering commitment to democratic governance.   In a goodwill message, Dafinone described Prof. Oyovbaire as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished intellectuals and public servants whose lifetime of scholarship, principled leadership and public service has significantly shaped the country’s democratic evolution and political development.   The…

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Oborevwori Salutes Oyovbaire At 85, Celebrates His Legacy Of Service

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minister of Information and renowned political scientist, Professor Sam Oyovbaire, on his 85th birthday, describing him as an accomplished scholar, elder statesman and patriot whose contributions to nation-building have remained enduring.   Oborevwori in a statement issued on Tuesday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said Oyovbaire’s remarkable career in academia, public service and governance had earned him national respect and made him one of Delta State’s most distinguished sons.   He commended the octogenarian for…

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Your Contributions To The growth And Development Of The State Remain Significant, Oborevwori Tells Ibori At 68.

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as a dynamic leader whose contributions to the growth and development of the state remain significant.   In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor praised Ibori for his leadership during his tenure as governor between 1999 and 2007, saying he inspired many through his vision, resilience and commitment to public service.…

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Dafinone Celebrates Ibori At 68, Lauds Ex-Governor’s Lasting Legacy

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By Efe Joseph   Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader whose vision and commitment to public service have continued to shape the fortunes of Delta State and the Niger Delta. In a statement issued to commemorate the former governor’s birthday, Dafinone said Ibori’s administration laid a solid foundation for the growth and development of Delta State through strategic investments in infrastructure,…

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