The body of a university undergraduate swept away by floodwaters along Okotimi Layout in Asaba, Delta State, has been recovered two days after the tragedy occurred. The fatal incident took place on Monday, September 21, 2026, behind the Asaba Specialist Hospital following severe seasonal downpours across the state capital. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the victim […]
Allied health workers across Delta State have suspended their industrial action after the state government committed to paying outstanding uniform allowances, with negotiations set to continue regarding their remaining administrative demands. The suspension was announced following a high-level intervention led by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, during a joint […]
Joint security operatives in Sokoto State have arrested a suspected criminal informant accused of leaking operational intelligence to bandit groups operating around the Romo community in Tambuwal Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Ashiru Abubakar, a native of Gumfa Gebe village in Wamakko Local Government Area, was apprehended following intelligence-led tracking linking him […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and major petroleum marketers have reduced the wholesale price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across primary distribution depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar, and Warri, following a recent decline in global crude oil benchmarks. The price adjustments were confirmed in the latest depot monitoring report published by Petroleumprice.ng, showing the most […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a new salary structure for staff across the state’s four state-owned universities, with implementation taking effect from August 2026 for academic personnel and September 2026 for non-academic workers and other tertiary institutions. Governor Oborevwori announced the fiscal adjustment on Tuesday in Asaba during the swearing-in of […]
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent investigative committee to determine the cause of death of 37 individuals detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State over alleged illegal mining activities. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, formally constituted the panel on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in […]
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has formally lifted the suspension of the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, directing him to resume official duties after serving out a 10-week disciplinary suspension. Governor Oborevwori announced the executive decision on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the State Auditor-General alongside board members […]
Dolly Parton was born into poverty in the hills of East Tennessee and died, 80 years later, as one of the most recognisable entertainers in the world. Across seven decades, she was a country music superstar, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. But her story was about more than fame. It was a story of […]
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido teams up with Ghanaian sensation Black Sherif on “Amazing Grace,” a reflective and uplifting track that brings together two of West Africa’s most distinctive voices. Although the title suggests a spiritual or inspirational message, the lyrics present “Amazing Grace” primarily as a romantic love song. Davido and Black Sherif use […]
I remember Uncle T. He was the one everyone called when the generator refused to start, when a stuck window needed to be forced open, or when family disputes got too heated and needed a cool head. He was solid and dependable. The kind of man who seemed built from granite and stubbornness. So, […]
The 2026 action thriller Runner is set to bring audiences a fast-paced story of survival, sacrifice and determination when it arrives in cinemas on September 11, 2026. Directed by Scott Waugh, the filmmaker behind action-driven productions such as “Need for Speed” and “The Expendables 4”, Runner stars Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson in a […]
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido teams up with Ghanaian sensation Black Sherif on “Amazing Grace,” a reflective and uplifting track that brings together two of West Africa’s most distinctive voices. Although the title suggests a spiritual or inspirational message, the lyrics present “Amazing Grace” primarily as a romantic love song. Davido and Black Sherif use […]
Nigerian singer-songwriter Iyanya drops another hit jam titled “Sorry.” The afropop star taps into the musical skills of Nigerian singer and composer Fido on this track. The Song ‘Sorry’is a part of Iyanya’s album “The Forester’s Son” and it is a deeply emotional and relatable track, exploring themes of love, regret, and reconciliation You can listen […]
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