Ijaw nation pledges sustained support for Oborevwori
The leadership and other stakeholders of the Ijaw ethnic nationality in Delta State have pledged continued loyalty and support for…
Excitement As Oborevwori Receives ICU Unit Donated By Agidigbo
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday, received a six-bed Intensive Care Unit donated by Pastor…
DESOPADEC Rolls Out Economic Support Programme For Over 1000 Women, Youths In Oil Host Communities
…Set to review DSA grant By Onomiguren Agbamu The Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC Board has disclosed…
The Echoes Of 2023 General Election Still Reverberates 20 Months after
By Fred Odu The 2023 general elections in Nigeria may have come and gone but the echoes are still reverbrating…
Breaking: Tilije Earns Pointer Merit Award For Contributing To Humanity
By Onomiguren Agbamu The Delta State-owned Newspaper tabloid, The Pointer, has awarded the state commissioner for finance, Chief Fidelis Okenmor…
We stand by our advice to Nigerian government on fuel subsidy removal – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has defended its recommendations to Nigeria on foreign exchange rate adjustments and subsidy removal, emphasizing…
Fubara appeals court judgement stopping Rivers government allocation
The Rivers State Government on Wednesday, October 30, officially filed an appeal against the recent Federal High Court ruling that…
Poultry and packaging cartels are fixing prices – FCCPC Boss
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has revealed how cartels in Nigeria’s poultry and packaging industries manipulate prices…
I was ambushed with peace agreement – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara revealed he was blindsided by a peace agreement he signed with a faction of the Rivers State…
President Tinubu appoints Major General Olufemi Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This was…
Don’t set Rivers on fire – Atiku warns Judiciary over court ruling halting LGA allocation
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has warned the judiciary not to engage in acts capable of setting Rivers…
We saw it coming – Rivers state govt reacts to LG allocation freeze
The Rivers State government has reacted to the new Federal High Court ruling in Abuja, which ordered the cessation of…
You know how your predecessor was removed – Ndume warns new humanitarian minister
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has called on the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs…
Reps ask INEC to relocate LG offices to secure and neutral locations
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to move its local government…
DTSG Orders Replacement of Refurbished Transformers
…Calls for Reconstruction of Some Streets in Asaba By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Government has ordered the contractor who had…
Senate Sports Committee Launches National Youth Economic Engagement Programme
The Nigeria Senate Committee on Sports Development, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, has launched a national…
Woman Saved By Gods Of Ogulagha Sea Hours After Canoe Capsized
By Asiayei Enaibo Tears effortlessly flowed from my eyes from the tears and pains the victim suffered. I was drowned!…
Drama as Akpabio cautions Senator for praising Bianca Ojukwu’s beauty during ministerial screening
Senate President Godswill Akpabio cautioned Senator Osita Ngwu for praising the beauty of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu during a ministerial screening on…
Monye Adds Voice To Anioma State Creation
The recent revival of the demand for the creation of Anioma State, essentially driven by Senator Ned Nwoko, is in…
I have never engaged in s0domy with male teenagers – Suspended RCCG pastor reacts to homos3xuality allegations
One of the pastors suspended by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, over allegations of homos3xuality has broken his…
CAF announces dates for Super Eagles Final AFCON 2025 Qualifier games
The Confederation of African Football has selected a date for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against…
Eight k!lled in renewed Edo cult war
A renewed cult war in some parts of Benin City, Edo State, particularly, Upper Sokponba Road and its environs have…
Reps pass bill to allow military involve in food production
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 29, passed for second reading, a bill that will allow armed forces to…
‘’What does Nigeria’s Vice President need a new jet for, and what value are all Presidential and Vice Presidential trips adding to our present situation?’’- Peter Obi asks
Politician , Peter Obi has knocked calls for a presidential jet to be purchased for the Vice President, Kashim Shettima.…
Fuel queues will disappear when marketers start patronising us, Dangote
Aliko Dangote has said fuel queues across the nation will disappear if marketers start patronising his refinery. Speaking with State…
Senate postpones screening of ministerial nominees
The Nigerian Senate has postponed the scheduled screening of seven ministerial nominees initially set for Tuesday. Senator Basheer Lado, Special…
US President Joe Biden calls President Tinubu over release of Binance executive, Gambaryan
US President Joe Biden today October 29 had a phone conversation with President Bola Tinubu touching on issues from law…
Pump price goes up again, hits N1,025 in Lagos, N1,050 in Abuja
The pump price of petrol has gone up for the second time in three weeks, selling at N1,020 at the…
Manchester United set to appoint Ruben Amorim as new manager after Erik ten Hag sacking
Man United are closing in on the appointment of Ruben Amorim as manager after Erik ten Hag’s sacking. The Premier…
RCCG suspends two pastors over homos£xuality allegation
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended two pastors following allegations of homos£xuality that spread across social media.…
Taliban bans women from ‘hearing other women’s voices’
The Taliban has banned women from hearing other women’s voices in its latest attempt to restrict women in Afghanistan. In…
Federal Government raises alarm over increase in Cyber threats
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has said there have been increased threats of attacks on telecommunications systems, banking platforms,…
“If you remove Fubara, something will happen’- former Militant leader, Asari Dokubo, speaks on the crisis in Rivers state
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is supporting former Rivers state governor and…
Guwor Bags Pointer Award of Excellence In Public Service, Express Appreciation To Mgt
By Onomiguren Agbamu Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has expressed heartfelt appreciation to…
CJN summons judges over conflicting judgements in Rivers political crisis
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has summoned multiple judges for questioning following conflicting rulings related to political…
Man who used AI to make child @buse images from real photos jailed for 18 years
A pedophile who used AI to make innocent photos of children into s3xual images has been jailed for 18 years.…
“U.S elections turning to that of Nigeria” Reactions as multiple ballot boxes are set ablaze, destroying hundreds of votes (video)
Fires were set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington, where hundreds of ballots were…
President Tinubu is doing a good job – Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje, says President Tinubu is doing a great job and…
Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman ranked 14th in Ballon d’Or
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman has been ranked 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings. This was announced…
Indian Billionaire leaves large chunk of his £91million fortune to his DOG in his
‘He has made very, very generous provisions for them’, he told the Times. ‘They will never have to work again…
Ajede Sets Up Land Recovery Committee
The Executive Chairman of Ukwuani Local Government, Hon (Barr) C.S Possible Ajede, today inaugurated a Land Recovery Committee with a…
Ukwuani Council Boss Inaugurates Revenue Committee
The Executive Chairman of Ukwuani Local Government, Hon (Barr) C.S. Possible Ajede, has inaugurated Ukwuani Revenue Committee today while tasking…
Man United captain, Bruno Fernandes breaks player silence on Erik ten Hag’s sacking
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has broken his silence on Erik ten Hag’s sacking as manager. Earlier on Monday, October…
The Pointer At 30: Oborevwori Reveals How Media Can Strengthen Nigeria’s Democracy
By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, called on media to consolidate on its constitutional role…
Economic hardship more severe in our region than south – Northern Governors
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has highlighted the economic challenges facing Nigeria’s northern region, noting that it is bearing…
Yahaya Bello hiding under Governor Ododo’s immunity. EFCC cannot do anything – Onanuga
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has revealed why anti-graft agency, the EFCC…
If you want phase 1B of Sokoto-Badagry expressway to start off in 2027, you know what to do – Minister of Works David Umahi uses road construction for campaign ahead of 2027
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stirred up a conversation on social media after suggesting that the launch of…
‘It’s Nigeria’s Property” – Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, says President Tinubu bought refurbished jet and not a new one
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, says contrary to popular opinion, President Bola Tinubu, did not acquire a new official jet but…
DELTA NORTH: Ndoshimili Development Association Endorses Anioma State Creation
The Abuja branch of the Idumuje-Unor Progressive Union (IPUN) has paid a solidarity visit to their Senator, Prince Ned Munir…
Delta To Blacklist Erring Contractors, Begins Minimum Wage Payment – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has vowed that his administration would blacklist contractors who failed to execute projects…
If you appear like this on your wedding day in any church I’m ministering, I won’t go allow the ceremony to hold – Nigerian Catholic priest warns
A Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Boniface Opaluwa, alias Fada DonBon, has said that if a bride appears for her…
Shettima’s life is at risk – Borno Speaker says as he demands new aircraft for Vice President
The Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has raised concerns about the safety of Nigeria’s Vice-President,…
Sen Ned Nwoko Makes Case For People Displaced By Flood In Delta State
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North senatorial district, has moved an urgent motion in the Senate, calling for immediate…
Nigeria’s Former First Lady Patience Jonathan Visits Sen Ned Nwoko
Former First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, on Thursday paid a friendly visit to Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, one of…
JOB CREATION BUREAU CALLS FOR APPLICATION INTO 2024 CYCLE OF MORE BIZUP
Delta State Government through its Job and Wealth Creation Bureau has announced the commencement of its 2024 Business Upscale Programme…
A MESSAGE FROM TOMPOLO: The Sacred Creek Of Egbesu Of Ijaw Nation – The Dos And Don’ts
Today, the drum peal is mainly to convey the missive of the High Priest of Gbaraun Egbesu, High Chief Government…
Despite leaving $70bn in Nigeria’s coffers, the country owes more debt now – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the size of debt being owed by the country, years after he left…
AFCON Qualifiers: CAF hands victory to Nigeria, fines Libya $50,000
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a win and the full three points in the 2025 African…
President Tinubu is destined to fix Nigeria – Former Women Affairs Minister, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, says
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, says President Bola Tinubu is destined to fix Nigeria. She stated this on…
Court invites DSS DG over ‘contempt’ in Nnamdi Kanu’s case
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a summons for Adeola Ajayi, Director-General of Nigeria’s Department of State Services…
Israel launches airstrikes on Iran
In a significant escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Israel launched targeted strikes on Iranian military sites Saturday, October 26, responding…
Bianca Ojukwu’s appointment is anti-party activity — Anambra APC leaders
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State have condemned the appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as a minister-designate,…
Naira depreciates to N1739/$ in parallel market
The Naira has depreciated to N1,739 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,735 per dollar on Wednesday. Data from…
CBN affirms old Naira notes will remain legal tenders indefinitely, dispels December 2024 deadline
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it has no intention of discontinuing the circulation of the old series of…
Canada to cut down immigration by 20 percent in 2025
In a significant policy shift, Canada has unveiled plans to reduce its targets for permanent resident admissions over the next…
President Tinubu directs ministers, heads of agencies to reduce vehicles in convoys
President Bola Tinubu has restricted Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government to a maximum…
”I know no sensible person will believe this” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala responds to claims that she helped the Biafra Republic Government secure a $57.5m loan from World Bank and IMF
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has refuted claims of her involvement in facilitating a $57.5…
Oborevwori salutes Pius Sinebe at 75
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta State Chapter,…
Ifemeni’s Death, Big Blow To Delta AFAN, Grieves Asenime
By Onomiguren Agbamu The Delta State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria,( AFAN), has described the late Executive…
Oborevwori eulogises Taleb Tebite, at funeral service
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, eulogised the Executive Director, Projects at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas…
Minister of finance Edun confirms plans to raise VAT to 15% on luxury goods
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has confirmed that the federal government plans…
DLA Is Back To Rehabilitates Failed Roads
By Onomiguren Agbamu The Delta State Direct Labour Agency said they are fully back on track to commerce rehabilitation of…
Nigeria written on proposed reserve currency of BRICS as it joins bloc as partner country
Nigeria has officially joined BRICS as a partner country, alongside 12 other nations, further strengthening its economic ties with the…
Sen Ned Nwoko An Unsong Heroe For Delta North Growth
Delta North, a senatorial district in Delta State, Nigeria, stands to gain several potential benefits from Senator Ned Nwoko’s political…
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye speaks after being sacked by Tinubu
Uju Kennedy Ohaneye has reacted after she was sacked as a minister by Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On Wednesday, October 23,…
Wilkie Hit Back At Critics, Says Clean, Potable Water Significantly Improved Across Delta
By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta state commissioner for water resources, Dr. Isaac Wilkie on Tuesday said there is significantly improvement in…
Price of bag of local rice rose 152% to N95,738 in one year – NBS
The price of a bag (50 kg) local rice rose year-on-year by 152.9 percent to N95,738 in September 2024 from…
Canadian lady bags 11 years imprisonment for importing illicit drug into Nigeria
A 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju, was on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 convicted and sentenced to 11 years imprisonment by…
Benue Governor suspends Attorney General for challenging EFCC’s legality
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has suspended the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Fidelis Mnyim, for his…
Relocate now – Ogun Govt tells residents of flooded areas
The Ogun State Government has urged residents of flooded areas and communities across the state to relocate immediately. Some of…
Bill Gates quietly donates $50 Million to support Kamala Harris’ US Presidential campaign.
Bill Gates, one of the richest people in the world, has reportedly donated USD 50 million to a nonprofit organisation…
It’s to enhance regional development coordination — Former Minister explains why Niger Delta ministry was scrapped
Abubakar Momoh, the former Minister of Niger Delta Development, has expressed support for the federal government’s decision to scrap the…
Ifeoma Aguba Fadahunsi Foundation Organizes Training For Ndokwa Youths (photos)
In a desperate bid to reduce idle moment and youth restiveness, one of the greatest philanthropists of our time Mrs…
Why I Resigned As President General Of Umuebu Development Union – Dr Uzu
Dr Robert Onyemaechi Uzu the President General of Umuebu Development Union, UDU has tendered resignation letter. The resignation letter was…
NNU Election Committee Inaugurated (photos)
President General of Ndokwa Neku Union, NNU General Mike Ndubisi has inaugurated NNU Electoral Committee. Their mandate was to set…
Governing Council Of Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale (FUMHSK) Visits Sites
The Governing Council of Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale (FUMHSK) visited the temporary and permanent sites of…
Tinubu nominates Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu and six others as ministers
President Bola Tinubu has nominated seven new Ministers in a major restructuring aimed at improving government operations. The appointment was…
Oborevwori To Create More Jobs For Deltans
By Onomiguren Agbamu The Chief job and wealth creation officer, Delta state, Comrade Ifeanyi Egwunyenga has reaffirmed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s…
Tinubu sacks five ministers, including Mrs Uju Kennedy Ohanenye
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this today, October 23. The President sacked Uju-Ken…
I’m Honoured To Present A Bill For The Creation Of Anioma State – Sen Ned Nwoko
By Daniel Dafe Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District in the senate, has said that he…
Supreme Court judgement on LGA autonomy can’t be overturned – Attorney General warns state governors
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has warned that the Supreme Court’s judgment on…
Five Nigerian Air Force personnel d!e in road traffic accident
Five personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have d!ed in a tragic accident along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road. The…
IMF slashes Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2024 to 2.9%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its 2024 growth forecast for Nigeria’s economy to 2.9%, blaming it on weaker-than-expected…
Sen Ned Nwoko Makes Case For Unified African Currency/Language Among 54 Countries In Africa
By Austin Oyibode Senator Ned Nwoko, a prominent Nigerian businessman, lawyer, philanthropist and federal lawmaker, recently made headlines when he…
Buy petrol N1000/litre or CNG at N200 – President Tinubu tells Nigerians
As many continue to battle with economic hardship, President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigerians now have the option of…
FG stops export of cooking gas to crash price
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) exports, also known as cooking gas, produced locally.…
Computer-based WASSCE starts Friday, WAEC says
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it will commence its Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CBWASSCE) for…
ACNPN Ready For 2024 Media Week
All roads lead to Vienna Hotel, DBS Road Asaba, Delta State where Community Newspaper Publishers under the aegis of Association…
Nyesom Wike issues 5-day quit notice to Abuja street beggars (video)
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered beggars to leave the streets of Abuja or…
Uviejitobor Hopeful For 2025 Budget
By Onomiguren Agbamu A Former Member of Delta State House of Assembly and Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Delta State,…