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With the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) kicking off this weekend, the Delta State Sports Commission has set the tone for the new football year by unveiling the Delta Queens squad for the 2025/2026 season.   At the official presentation in Asaba, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori, expressed confidence in the team’s preparedness and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing every necessary support for a successful campaign.   Hon. Oborevwori noted that the administration remains steadfast in advancing women’s football across the state, describing Delta Queens as a “symbol of pride, resilience, and excellence” whose achievements continue to inspire young female footballers.   With the NWFL season scheduled to begin on November 26, 2025, Delta Queens will start their quest for domestic glory with a crucial away fixture against Nasarawa Amazons, setting the stage for what promises to be a competitive and exciting season.

The ancient town of Owhelogbo in Isoko North Local Government Area was filled with solemnity and reverence on Friday as family, friends, clerics and dignitaries gathered at St. Stephen's Anglican Church for the funeral service of Mrs. Joan Elo Edafioghor, the Oni-Ewheya of Ogboje, who passed on at the remarkable age of 92.   The funeral service, marked by deep spiritual reflections and glowing tributes, drew prominent personalities including representatives of the Delta State Government, three Anglican bishops, military commanders, academics and community leaders.   In an inspiring sermon, the Bishop of Oleh Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Revd. John Aruakpor, drew his message from John 11:25–26, where Jesus proclaims Himself “the Resurrection and the Life.”  The Bishop highlighted three cardinal truths from the scripture: Jesus is the Resurrection, Jesus is the Life, and Jesus offers the promise of eternal life.   He described this promise as an unshakable assuranc...

No fewer than 30 Distinguished personalities across Delta State and beyond, received Awards of Excellence in service to humanity during the 2025 ACNPN Publishers Week Lecture/Awards ceremony held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the magnificent Obi Nwokocha Okeze Foundation event center, Igbuzor in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. This year’s lecture which has the theme “Empowering the people; Community Newspapers, Mental health Awareness; Access to Basic Healthcare and health in unity: The role of Cooperative Societies in promoting Community healthcare and mental wellness”, started with Free Medical Outreach where inhabitants of Igbuzor and environs turned out in large numbers to ascertain their health status through testing for High Blood Pressure and Sugar levels by two prominent medical teams from CIDO Asthma Foundation and The Light Diabetes Organization from the United Kingdom. The Resource Persons in the separate lectures, Dr. Ugoji Ndubueze Okechukwu spoke ...

Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has applauded the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN) for hosting its annual event in his hometown, Ibusa, describing it as a remarkable step toward deepening grassroots media engagement. The Senator, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Mr. Leo Nkeaka, commended the publishers for their commitment to sustaining community journalism and promoting local development narratives.   According to him, the role of grassroots newspapers has never been more important, as they serve as the voice of the common people and a vital bridge between the government and the communities. He urged the association to continue championing stories that reflect the aspirations, challenges, and realities of ordinary citizens.   Nwaoboshi further advised the publishers to remain the mirror of society—a sector that both the people and the government can trust for truthful, balanced, and respo...

Distinguished Rivers statesman and renowned oil industry mogul, Opuda, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has showered encomiums on Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, as he celebrates his 68th birthday on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Chief Lulu-Briggs, who is the Iniikeiroari (VI) of Kalabari Kingdom, Paramount Head of Oruwari-Briggs War-Canoe Houses of Abonnema and Chairman, Platform Petroleum Limited, took to his verified social media handles to extoll the former Nigerian President, describing him amongst other things, as a leader "whose calm strength steadied our nation in trying moments, and whose democratic ethos remains a benchmark for leadership in Africa". The congratulatory message, which was signed personally by Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs reads: Happy 68th Birthday, Your Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR. Today, I join millions of admirers across our nation and beyond to celebrate a statesman whose life continues to illuminate the path of Nigeria’s d...

In a significant gesture, the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Chapter has lauded the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for fostering a conducive environment that allows the media to flourish. As part of this recognition, the Association conferred a prestigious merit award on the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, acknowledging his exceptional commitment to journalism and his exemplary service as the Governor's spokesperson. The award was presented during the ACNPN, Delta State Chapter, 2025 Publishers Week, Lecture and award ceremony, held at Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government on Thursday. Themed "Empowering the People: Community Newspapers, Mental Health Awareness - Access to Basic Healthcare and Health Unity: The Role of Cooperative Societies in Promoting Community Healthcare and Mental Wellness", highlighted the symbiotic relationship between the Delta State Government and the media in promot...