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SIDE KICK . Building flyover bridges, ignoring bad roads
Roads in Asaba especially the Osadebey road to Abraka area are nightmares. Similarly the Asaba Onitsha express way from Bonsac area to Oko hospital are very bad. This is happening…
Tragic : Nigeria still imports crude oil, refined petroleum products
Despite the vast crude oil in the nation and functioning Dangote Refinery, Nigeria still imports crude oil and refined petroleum products. The Nigerian Ports Authority document called the Shipping Position…
Nov 8 Polls : 45,000 police officers to be on duty
By Sunny A. David, Awka The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the deployment of 24,000 officials and election materials across Anambra State ahead of the governorship election scheduled…
Silent Heroes Awards Initiative congratulates General Ochei and Fejokwu on retirement
The management and board of the Silent Heroes Awards Initiative (SHAI) heartily congratulate Major General Raymond Nkem Ochei (rtd) and Major General Lawrence Fejokwu (rtd) on their successful and meritorious…
Soludo in hot soup
The monetary reward promised wards by Governor Charles Soludo in November 8 polls has been described as vote buying by opposition politicians. The politicians also explained that the monetary pledge…
Delta APC jittery over Omo Agege romance with presidency – Investigation
The Delta State APC especially those pushing for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori automatic ticket are jittery of the deft political moves of Senator Ovie Omo Agege, The Pond News investigation has…
Political party humiliates journalists
Tuesday this week was a bad day for journalists in Anambra state as the state APC humiliated the reporters present at the inauguration of the governorship campaign council in Awka,…
Why we want Anioma State – Group
The Aniocha-Oshimili Elders' Association, otherwise known as Izu Ikei, has declared support for Senator Ned Nwoko's push for the creation of Anioma State. The Chairman of the foremost sociocultural organization,…
I’ll dance naked for Obi’s victory – Charly Boy
How famous Nigerian musician would celebrate Obi victory Mr Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy yesterday declared his intention to dance naked on the streets of Lagos if Mr Peter Obi…
Music mega star donates N237m to orphans
A generous musician, the famous Nigerian music sensation, David Adeleke also known as Davido yesterday announced the donation of N237 million to four hundred and twenty four orphanages across the…
Don’t beg me for money – popular Nollywood actor
Don't beg me for money - popular Nollywood artiste A popular Nollywood artiste, Chinedu Ikedieze aka Aki has warned his fans not to beg him for money.Ikedieze said it was…
Lagos monarch, movies producers on war path
Why Lagos monarch is angry The Oba of Lagos ,Oba Rilwan Akiolu and some movie producers are currently beating the drums of war.The cause of spate is the movie titled…
42 million Americans can’t feed themselves
One in eight Americans go to bed hungry or 42 million Americans depend on food stamps to feed themselves, BBC news reports monitored in Asaba by The Pond News revealed.…
Americans denounce Trump as dictator
Millions of Americans across major cities took to the streets today denouncing President Donald John Trump dictatorial behaviour. The 'No Kings' protest swept across Washington DC, Chicago, Miami and Los…
Pro Palestinian legislators disrupt Trump speech in Knesset
About four Israeli legislators who are obviously pro Palestinian today disrupted the speech of President Donald John Trump in the Knesset. This ugly development was monitored in Asaba, Delta state…
Why Tinubu Is Shunning UN General Assembly
By Leke Arowosaye In the next few days, leaders of nations across the world will be gathering at the United Nations headquarters in the U S. It is such an…
Govt reaffirms commitment to sports development
Delta State Government has restated commitment to investing in sports infrastructure, training facilities and grassroots competitions. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori , represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Prince Johnson…
Rot marks youth games , SWAN disdains Delta journalists
Discontent is brewing among host journalists covering the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba following reports that they were denied access to a millions of Naira largesse reportedly released…
Stephen Keshi Stadium stinks
The multi billion Naira Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State capital is in decay and rot due to the incompetence of the management team, Banner Online reports. Below is…
Ned Nwoko celebrates Super Falcons victory
Senator Ned Nwoko has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, following their impressive performance in their recent international outing, dubbed "Mission X." In a…
Anambra security outfit kills pregnant woman, others
By Sunny A. David, Awka Onitsha was thrown into chaos today after operatives of the OCHA Brigade reportedly opened fire near the bustling Emeka Offor Plaza at Onitsha Main Market,…
Police raid factory producing toxic soft drinks
By Sunny A. David, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered and shut down a factory producing fake and potentially toxic soft drinks in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area.…
Govt nabs woman for trafficking 14 children
By Sunny A. David, Awka The Adamawa State Government has confirmed the arrest of a woman accused of trafficking 14 children from the state to Anambra. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri,…
Pastor assaults online publisher with hammer
The Magistrate Court 1 in Asaba was thrown into a tense legal drama on Monday as Pastor Sunday Ogbogho of the Redeemed Christian Church of God was arraigned over an…
Oborevwori lacks the capacity to be gov- Ned Nwoko
The Senator, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ned Nwoko recently, had a chat with journalists at the All Progressives Congress, APC National Secretariat, Abuja. Nwoko, elected…
Seamless Ascension of Obi Azinge , Evidence of Asaba’s Robust Traditions – Chief Idigbe, SAN, Akuluauno of Asaba
By Andy Emephia As the people of Asaba ( Ahaba), in the Delta State Capital , continue to bask in the euphoria of the coronation of one of the nation,s…
How crisis in tanker drivers union could be solved – Comrade Bolaji
The lingering crisis in the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Section of NUPENG has continued to assume a very dangerous dimension. The crisis is such that the derivable benefits from this very…
Are Ukwuani people Igbos?
By Chidi Chukwutem The recent statement from the Ukwuani Social Improvements League (USIL), signed by its president, Chidi Onyechuku Uwabuofu, takes issue with Senator Ned Nwoko’s comment on Channels TV…
Fejiro Oliver : Let Justice Prevail
By Omes Ogedebe The Federal High Court has granted bail to journalist and human rights activist Fejiro Oliver, with clear directives from the presiding judge that the surety documents be…
Is Journalism Prostitution?
Watch dog or war dog. By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi, Apostle & Nation Builder Endorsing the Thought Adeniran Abiodun’s reflections on “The Danger of a Corrupt and Hungry Media” pierce…
Tompolo : Combating Insecurity and Dispensing Development
By Raymos Guanah Delta State is the highest Oil and Gas producing State in Nigeria, as these products abound in large quantities in the three Senatorial Districts of the State.…
Quality representation remains my passion -Ned Nwoko
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE In June 2023, the people of Delta North Senatorial District in Nigeria elected Prince Ned Nwoko to represent them in the 10th Senate. A businessman, philanthropist, and…
How Ned Nwoko secured justice for a young Nigerian
On July 13, 2023, a devastating tragedy unfolded in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was an incident that not only shattered a young family but…
Ned Nwoko : PDP, Obstacle of Development
By Daniel Dafe Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District has said that his decision to cross over to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was made after deep reflection…
Ned Nwoko : Passion for Development, Welfare Oriented Goals
AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko has long been recognized as a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, especially in the context of the Delta North. His contributions to the growth and…
ODD NEWS. Woman eats her two sons
A Thai woman killed and ate her two sons thinking that they were pigs. The police discovered the bizarre act when they visited her home. The woman from the mountainous…
ODD NEWS. 73 year old woman gives birth to twins
73 year old woman gives birth to twins A 73 year old Indian woman gave birth to twin girls. Doctors in India said she might be oldest mother in the…
ODD NEWS. Man rapes dog
45 year old man rapes dog A 45 year old South African and father of six children was caught raping his neighbor dog. Fanroi Mochachi was given a five year…