The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that requests for the review of the remuneration of political and public office holders receive fair consideration during the ongoing exercise. Dr Bello Shehu, Chairman of the commission, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja while
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 485 terrorists, apprehended 370 suspects and rescued 595 kidnapped victims during operations in the North-East in the second quarter. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made this known while addressing a news conference on the operational activities
Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe neutralised six criminal elements, arrested 84 suspects, dismantled 12 illegal refining sites and recovered over 464,268 litres of stolen petroleum products during the second quarter. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the Armed
A former deputy president of the ninth Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has condemned the Delta House of Assembly’s removal of Udu Constituency lawmaker, Mr Collins Egbetamah, describing the action as unconstitutional and politically motivated. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the assembly on Tuesday declared the Udu Constituency seat
Mr Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday placed uniting Nigeria as his top priority for robust human capital development. Writing on his X handle to unveil his vision for a “productive and prosperous Nigeria.” Titled: ” My Vision for a Productive and Prosperous Nigeria”,
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arraigned five men for alleged conspiracy and failure to disclose the whereabouts of former Gov. Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa. They were arraigned before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court (FHC) on a two-count charge. The five suspects are Reuben Ayuba,
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare, announcing the approval of a 13th-month salary for civil servants in the state. The governor made the announcement at the 2026 Public Service Week Dinner and Awards Night held in Asaba, where he also approved
.Marwa commends synergy with Customs, others In a massive blow to transnational drug trafficking networks, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has formally taken custody of a staggering 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis, recently intercepted during a joint examination of two containers by NDLEA operatives, men
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has removed King Wilcox Seiyefa as the Ebeniken (paramount ruler) of Swali Community of the state. Diri, made the announcement through his Deputy, Mr Peter Akpe, during a meeting with stakeholders of Swali Community in Government House, Yenagoa, on Tuesday. He said the removal of
The Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday declared the Udu Constituency seat vacant, after Mr Collins Ogbetamah, representing the area, defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The decision followed the reading of Ogbetamah’s resignation letter, dated June 19, by the Speaker of the