Feature

Why Ogbono is Forbidden in Asaba

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It is a taboo for Asaba natives to eat Ogbono soup It is believed that their mother goddess, Onishe uses it for spiritual purification which in local parlance is known as ife-ahu.” At the mouth of the River Niger is the sacred abode of the deity, Onishe, the spiritual mother who holds the Continue Reading

Education

Teachers Issue Government 14 Days Ultimatum In Asaba

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Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has given the state government Two weeks ultimatum to resolve issues of outstanding minimum wage payment and stagnation of graduate primary school teachers on Grade Level 14. This is contained in a communique at the end of the Executive Council Meeting of the state Wing […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Fun Galore at the Dame Edith Okowa Children Christmas Party

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Some children from parts of Delta State have expressed delight over receiving gift items from the wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa when she hosted the young ones to a Special Christmas party. They made their views known in Asaba when they converged at the Delta State Government House during the annual Dame […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Delta State CSOs to Recognize Outstanding Individuals

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The Delta State Civil Society Community has identified outstanding individuals for special recognition for their contribution to the development of the state and nation. This was made known during a press conference in Asaba, the Delta State capital, to reveal the programme for the award presentations and posthumous recognitions. Oghenero Eghweree reports that the Continue Reading

News

Deliver on all agreements reached – ASUP President charges FG

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President of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, Comrade Anderson Ezeibe, has called on the federal government to deliver on agreements reached with the association, to improve the standard of education in the nation’s polytechnics. Comrade Ezeibe stated this at the 16th National Delegates Conference of the organization hosted by the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Continue Reading

Energy

Delta Govt. Advocates Adoption Of LPG

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Stakeholders in the liquefied petroleum gas sector have advocated the usage of cooking gas as a cleaner and healthier means of cooking, unlike the use of other resources like kerosene and firewood, which poses health and environmental dangers. They made this known at a Two Day Sensitization Awareness Campaign in Asaba, the Delta State capital, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Delta Commits 600 Million Naira to SDGs

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The Delta State Government has committed the sum of six hundred million naira in counterpart funds to attract the same amount from the World Bank and United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, SDG. Delta State Commissioner for Information Mr. Charlse Aniagwu, stated this at the Government House, Asaba, at the end of the State Executive Council […]Continue Reading

Politics

Leaders Need To Rise And Unite Nigerians For National Development – Respondents

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Residents of Asaba, the Delta State capital have called on leaders across Nigeria to unite to enable the country to help her surmount current challenges and aid the harnessing of her full potentials. They made the call at the Cenotaph in Asaba, during an event to commemorate the Sixty-First anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. Oghenero Eghweree […]Continue Reading

Sport

Delta State Sports Commission Assures Athletes Of Adequate Welfare

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The Chairman Delta State Sports Commission Mr. Tonobuk Okowa, has promised to replicate the successes achieved at Team Delta to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN as he guns for the leadership position of the body. The sports promoter and administrator made this known in a statement in Asaba, signed by his Media Aide Mr. […]Continue Reading

Politics

INEC Reiterates Commitment To Citizen’s Safety During Elections

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Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says the agency would conduct future elections with premium on the wellbeing of all participants, in view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Delta State Mr. Monday Udoh-Tom, disclosed this in Asaba, the state capital, during an Inter-agency Consultative Committee Summit on the Continue Reading

Economy

Gov. Okowa Lauds FG Over 774,000 Jobs Initiative

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The Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has commended the Federal Government for the equitable selection of beneficiaries for the Special Public Works Programme and the launch of the initiative tagged 774,000 Jobs. Governor Okowa stated this at the Official Flag off of the ESPW Scheme at the Federal Secretariat in Asaba, the Delta State […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

ENDSARS: Gov. Okowa Renovates High Court Complex in Asaba

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The Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa says his administration has renovated the High Court Complex in Asaba, which was torched during the EndSARS protest in parts of the nation, in addition to other projects to enhance the process of jurisprudence in the state. Governor Okowa stated this during a Special Thanksgiving Mass at the […]Continue Reading

Sport

Stakeholders Welcome Return Of Sports In Delta State

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Stakeholders in the sports sector have expressed relief over the return of sporting activities in the nation describing the situation as a welcome development. They made this known at the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa One-Day Post-COVID-19 Athletics Meet, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Oghenero Eghweree has the details. Oghenero […]Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army Introduces Military Dogs in Delta State

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The 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Asaba, Delta State, has introduced six military canines to assist the Army in its operations across the state. The Commander, 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Ibrahim Jallo, disclosed this during the commissioning of projects at the Brigade headquarters in Asaba, as part of events to celebrate the 2020 […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

NEMA Donates Relief Materials to Asaba Market Fire

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Traders affected by fire disaster at Ogbeogonogo market in Asaba, Delta State have commended the Federal Government and Delta State Government for coming to their aid, following an inferno that ravished the market on May 26, this year. They made this known during a presentation of relief assistance to over four hundred merchants affected by […]Continue Reading

Politics

Conronavirus: Delta State to Begin 2-Weeks Shutdown by March 29th

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Delta State Government says the Asaba International Airport will be closed to traffic for a period of two weeks with effect from today, Friday 26th of March, and has slated the 29 March for the shutting of borders in and out of the state. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa issued the orders in Asaba while giving an […]Continue Reading

Sport

Edo 2020: Torch of Unity Lands in Delta

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The Torch of Unity has landed in Delta State in a tour ahead of the commencement of Edo 2020 National Sports Festival which begins from the 22nd of March. Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa who received the flaming torch at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, noted his administration was committed to youth empowerment […]Continue Reading

Security

Delta State is Critical to Nigeria’s Security – Gen. Buratai

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Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai says Delta State is strategic to the security architecture of the nation while stressing the need to collaborate with other security agencies to give the area complete protection. General Buratai stated this in Asaba, where he led senior officers of the Nigerian Army to commission the Headquarters complex […]Continue Reading

Environment

Asaba Wears New Look

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Asaba the capital of Delta State suffered the problem of indiscriminate waste disposal by residents especially along major streets like Okpanan and Nnebisi roads in the heart of the city, where traders literally dump their refuse in the middle of the road. But that is not the case today as the city is wearing a […]Continue Reading

Crime

NYSC, EFCC March against Corruption in Delta

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Members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Delta State numbering over one thousand have stormed strategic streets in Asaba, as part of a nationwide campaign against corruption organized by the NYSC in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Oghenero Eghweree who witnessed the event for Radio Nigeria, reports that the […]Continue Reading

Health

NAFDAC, Delta Government Collaborate on the Fight against Fake Drugs

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says over one trillion naira worth of counterfeit products were destroyed by the agency in the past two years, including the destruction of goods worth one point two billion naira in December 2019. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this at the […]Continue Reading

Environment

Delta Brings Succour to Flood, Fire Disaster Victims

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The Delta State Government says it has approved financial compensation for one hundred and thirty victims of natural disaster in the state in line with its commitment to ensuring the welfare of all Deltans. The State Commissioner Bureau for Special Duties, Mr. Omamofe Pirah stated this in Asaba, during the presentation of relief assistance to […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

DBS to Begin 24-Hour Service Soon – Delta Commissioner

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Delta State Government says the state broadcasting service in Warri and Asaba, would commence 24 hours service by the end of the second quarter of 2020. Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, made this known in Asaba, at a conference with the heads of the state information agencies to establish the agenda for […]Continue Reading

Security

Peaceful Society Critical to Meaningful Development – NSCDC Zone G Commandant

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has sued for unity and peace between communities in Delta State as a panacea for development in the area, noting no society can achieve meaningful progress in an atmosphere of rancour. The Zone G Commander of the NSCDC, Commander Bassy Bassy, stated this in Asaba during a Peace […]Continue Reading

Education

Okowa Promises to Double Teachers’ Award Prizes

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Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has promised to double the reward for award-winning teachers in the state, who won prizes ranging between five hundred thousand naira and one million naira. The governor stated this in Asaba, during the maiden edition of the state Teachers Awards for Excellence, where he also promised a car gift […]Continue Reading