Asaba Metro

11/09/2026

The Delta State Ministry of Health has disowned fraudulent HND admission messages and warned applicants against making payments or sharing personal information.

Delta Government warns nursing applicants to ignore fake HND admission messages and avoid payments or sharing personal information with fraudsters.

11/09/2026

NAFDAC Raises Alarm: What Nigerians Should Know About Palm Oil, Fufu Sold in Markets

NAFDAC raises alarm over adulterated palm oil and chemically treated fufu in Nigerian markets, urging stronger food safety measures.

11/09/2026

NIS Extends UK Passport Intervention as 1,477 Nigerians Enrol

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom, following the enrolment of 1,477 Nigerians, as the agency moves to address passport-related challenges among Nigerians in the country. The intervention exercise, being conducted in collaboration with the Nigeria High Commission in London, covers several cities across the UK, including Manchester, London, Cardiff and Aberdeen....

11/09/2026

Daniel Etim-Effiong Defends Kissing Scenes in Nollywood Movies

Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong has questioned critics who challenge actors over kissing scenes in movies, asking whether they would raise similar concerns with a gynaecologist who examines female patients as part of their profession. The actor’s comment comes amid continued public debate over his frequent romantic roles and on-screen kissing scenes. “Would you ask this same question to a gynaecologist who takes care and looks at female g£nitals everyday?” Etim-Effiong asked....

11/09/2026

Oborevwori Seeks Stronger Synergy Among Security Agencies

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged security and emergency-response agencies across Nigeria to strengthen collaboration, intelligence sharing and rapid response to emerging security threats. Oborevwori made the call on Thursday in Asaba at the closing ceremony of the Rapid Response 3 Exercise, organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) through the Presidential Communication Command and Control Centre (PC4)....

Governor Oborevwori urges security agencies to strengthen collaboration, intelligence sharing and rapid response at Rapid Response 3 in Asaba.

11/09/2026

Xenophobia: National Assembly Suspends Visits to South Africa

Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers and officials to boycott South African-hosted legislative activities until further notice. The decision follows reports of continuing xenophobic attacks, violence, intimidation and destruction of property targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The move was confirmed in a statement issued by the Office of the House Spokesman on Friday, September 11, 2026, and reported by the Associated Press....

11/09/2026

Delta South APC Leaders Back Tinubu, Oborevwori Ahead of 2027

Elders, leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta South Senatorial District have reaffirmed their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other party candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders made the commitment at the Delta South APC Senatorial District Mega Meeting held on Thursday in Warri, where they also resolved to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures, reconcile aggrieved members and work towards a stronger electoral performance....

11/09/2026

Delta Govt Assures Table Water Producers of Intervention in SON Dispute

The Delta State Government has moved to address complaints by table water producers over alleged harassment, extortion and excessive regulatory demands by officials of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in the state. The Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Ejiro Etagherure, gave the assurance on Thursday when he received members of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP), Delta State chapter, who staged a peaceful protest at the Government House in Asaba....

Delta Government assures table water producers of action over complaints of alleged harassment, extortion and regulatory pressure by SON.

11/09/2026

Oborevwori Backs EU Sea Link Project, Burutu Port Development

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to developing the state’s blue economy and supporting major maritime projects, including the proposed development of Burutu Port. Oborevwori spoke on Thursday when he received a European Union and ECOWAS delegation led by Mr Massimo De Luca on a courtesy visit in Asaba. The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, welcomed plans to develop Burutu Port as part of a proposed Sea Link connecting Lagos, Burutu, Onitsha and Ajaokuta....

Burutu Port development gets Oborevwori’s backing as the EU plans a Sea Link connecting Lagos, Burutu, Onitsha and Ajaokuta.

10/09/2026

Delta Civil Servants Applaud Oborevwori Over Graduate Teachers’ Upgrade to SGL 17

Civil servants in Delta State have applauded the state government for approving the career advancement of university degree-holding primary school teachers up to Salary Grade Level (SGL) 17. The approval, announced by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), allows qualified graduate teachers in public primary schools to progress beyond SGL 14, where many had previously been stagnated. According to a circular dated August 24, 2026, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori approved the advancement at the Joint Accounts Allocation Committee (JAAC) meeting held on July 29, 2026....

Delta civil servants applaud the Oborevwori government for approving career advancement of degree-holding primary teachers up to SGL 17.