PERSPECTIVE – Democracy’s sweet billions
By Lasisi Olagunju Tribune July 20, 2026 At the dawn of this democracy, masked musician, Lagbaja, looked at the value of a million naira and asked in disbelief: “Ṣé mílíọ̀n pọ̀ tó yẹn ni?” (Is…
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DELSUTH ON LIFE SUPPORT: Delta’s Only Teaching Hospital reduced to referral Center as power failure cripples critical services
As generators sputter and wards lie empty, critically ill patients are being shipped out of the state while the government fiddles with installation paperwork By Our Correspondent OGHARA – The lights went out at Delta…
Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister after Starmer resigns
LONDON — Andy Burnham was officially appointed Britain’s new Prime Minister on Monday after King Charles III accepted the resignation of Keir Starmer and invited the Labour Party leader to form a new government. Buckingham…
Oborevwori mourns veteran journalist Dave Okpogadie, describes death as huge loss
By Banner Online News Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and Delta State Correspondent of News Direct, Comrade Dave Okpogadie, describing his passing as…
Rodri, Simon, Cubarsi sweep top individual awards as Spain dominates World Cup honours
Spain’s triumphant FIFA World Cup campaign was capped by a clean sweep of the tournament’s top individual awards following their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final. Captain Rodri was named the tournament’s best player,…
Torres Fires Spain to Second World Cup Title, ends Argentina’s reign
By Andrew Greif Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title on Sunday after Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina in the final at…
Veteran broadcaster, Lawrence Okpewho to moderate 2026 Bel Dialogue on democratic accountability
ASABA – Veteran broadcaster and media executive Mr. Lawrence Okpewho has been appointed moderator for the 2026 edition of Bel Dialogue, the annual public policy engagement platform organised by Bel Media Consult Limited. The event,…
PERSPECTIVE – How did Sheriff happen to Delta State? A satirical performance review of Governor Oborevwori’s administration
By Ejiro Idama Delta people are resilient. We will manage flood, manage NEPA, abi BEDC sef, manage fuel price, and still find time to manage politics. But every once in a while, a question escapes…
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya elected NBA president, pledges ‘a bolder Bar that works for everyone’
By Our Correspondent Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has been elected the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), making history as only the second woman to lead the country’s…
BIRTHDAY BELL – Peter Obi, CON, at 65: Extolling a visionary’s enduring influence
By Ike Abonyi Today marks not merely the passage of another year, but a commemoration of the profound and lasting impact of a leader whose political philosophy and personal conduct have fundamentally reshaped the definition…