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By Festus Ahon The story of governance is often told through policies, budgets and political rhetoric. But in Delta State today, the narrative is increasingly being written in concrete, asphalt, steel, bridges and roads that are connecting previously isolated communities, opening new economic corridors, and transforming the daily lives of citizens. From the riverine communities of Ughelli South to the agrarian settlements of Ndokwa Nation and the strategic economic corridors of Warri, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration is steadily building a reputation as one of the most infrastructure-focused governments in the state’s history. The visible impact of these interventions is becoming…

By Ayoola Olasupo The arrival of the rainy season brings much-needed relief from the scorching heat, replenishes crucial freshwater sources, and boosts agricultural productivity. The season also offers important ecological advantages as it supports biodiversity and improves air quality, thereby maintaining the balance of life. However, it also comes with several challenges, including increased health risks, poor road conditions, damp living environments, and disruptions to daily routines. According to the European Wilderness Society, rain plays a vital role in replenishing water resources such as lakes and rivers, which are critical for human survival and ecological balance. In agriculture, it supplies…

Four suspected armed robbers cum cultists have been arrested with a locally made pistol at their hideout in the Soka area of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State by the state Police Command. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement released in Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday. Ayanlade said the arrest was made possible through credible intelligence reports on the activities of the suspected criminals in the area. The PPRO said, “On Friday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 6am, operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit, acting on credible intelligence, received…

The keenly contested nature of governorship elections in Ekiti State may be conspicuously missing in the June 20, 2026 poll, as political dynamics and electoral indicators increasingly point to a race heavily tilted in favour of the ruling party, AYODELE AFOLABI writes. Less than nine days to the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, the atmosphere in the Land of Honour and Integrity remains unusually calm, a sharp contrast to the tension, fierce rivalry and political hostilities that have traditionally characterised governorship contests in the state since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. Historically, Ekiti governorship elections have been…

Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the forthcoming general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, in this interview with select journalists, said Nigerians have keyed into his party’s ideas on security, economy, infrastructure, welfare, democracy and ethics in governance, projecting that the development will pave way for his victory at the poll. ONYEDIKA AGBEDO was there. The last time we spoke, there was a group in your party that had put forward its own presidential candidate. What is the current situation? We are not bothered about that. It’s the normal staple. If you recall, four years ago, a similar…

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has said he does not have a political godfather, stating that his only backing is God. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, Fubara said he holds different political perspectives compared to his brother, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. He also  dismissed suggestions that his ambition is merely an extension of his brother’s political project or that he is acting as a placeholder. He said, “I don’t have a godfather but I have God the father. You would also agree with me…

Former President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said a legislature that cannot say “no” to the executive ceases to function as a true parliament, warning that such weakness undermines Nigeria’s democracy and national stability. Saraki, who spoke at The Platform’s June Forum held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, said the legislature remains the “load-bearing wall” of democracy, adding that weakening it would threaten governance, development and institutional stability. “A legislature that cannot say no is not a legislature at all,” he said, adding that routine approval of executive proposals without scrutiny…

The National Chairman of the Father Abraham Movement, Chief Ovoke Idogun, has called on all stakeholders in the Warri Federal Constituency to sheathe their swords, embrace peace and dialogue in resolving ongoing differences. Idogun made the appeal during a peace meeting convened by the Movement in Warri, Delta State. The event brought together youth leaders from the Itsekiri, Ijaw, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities. Speaking against the backdrop of tensions linked to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delineation issues in the constituency, Idogun urged the three groups to prioritise unity and mutual understanding over conflict. The well-attended meeting saw speakers from…

As the bell tolls on the politics of 2027, those outside power are craving to supplant those holding power, while those holding power are striving to consolidate. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, belongs to the latter category with his quest to return to the Senate, which he left barely seven years ago to sit at the helm of affairs in his state, LAWRENCE  NJOKU writes. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, seems not to understand any other language than politics. Available records indicate that he literally lives in politics.  This is because since joining politics in the Second Republic through the National Party of Nigeria (NPN),…

By Gabriel Oshokha A lecturer at the Department Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Dr Falodun Israel, has highlighted the need for an all-inclusive One Health approach to tackling the spread of antimicrobial resistance. He asserted that antimicrobial resistance is no longer a problem limited to hospitals and healthcare facilities, as evidence increasingly shows that resistant organisms found in humans can also be found in animals and the environment. “What we find in humans, we also find in animals, and we also find in the environment. Human beings interact with animals, animals interact with the environment, and these…