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Delta Trains Facilitators of Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme
By Oghenero Eghweree The Delta State Government has commenced training one hundred and ten facilitators to enrol beneficiaries into the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme. The Delta State Head of the Cash Transfer Unit Mrs. Modupe Osharode, stated this in Asaba, at a One-Day Workshop for Cash Transfer facilitators from the twenty-five…
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Cleric Calls Christians to Exemplary Living at Onome Ibomor’s Burial
By Blessing Okareh Christians have again been charged to live a life worthy of emulation and be heaven-conscious to gain eternal life. Presiding Pastor, Arm of God’s Grace Church, Oleh, Isoko South, Local Government Area, Delta State, The Reverend Dandy Idoghor, stated this in a sermon at the funeral of a retired civil engineer, Elder…
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Youth Games: Ogun FA Concludes Screening for State Representatives
By Olusegun Folarin Ahead of the 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, Ogun State Football Association has concluded screening for state’s representatives in Under-15 boys and girls football event. The exercise was carried out in conjunction with the state’s sports council at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. Chairman of Ogun FA, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi,…
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Two Suspected Armed Robbers in Police Net
By Ogunrinde Amos Police arrest two suspected armed robbers from Delta State in Ekiti, and recover a stolen vehicle. The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers terrorising the people of Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday Abutu, who confirmed this in a statement in Ado…
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Guber Polls: Army, Police Assures Delta Residents of Safety
By Oghenero Eghweree The 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with the Delta State Police Command have stressed their commitment to ensure a peaceful environment during the forthcoming Governorship and State Assembly election on March 18. They made the pledge in a joint statement in Asaba, signed by the Assistant Director Army Public…
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Gov. Okowa Commends Nigerian Army for Peace in State
The Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has commended the Nigerian military and paramilitary agencies for the peace being enjoyed in the state in the past seven and half years of his administration. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa stated this in Asaba at the 2022 West African Social Activities Day, held at the 63 Brigade garrison theatre…
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NSF 2022: Bayelsa, Edo Jump to 2nd & 3rd
Bayelsa and Edo States are leaving no stone unturned as both states push forward on the medals table at the ongoing National Sports Festival, NSF 2022, in Asaba, Delta State. Ogun and Oyo States have been consistent with second and third position on the medal table from Day 1 till Day 5 only for Bayelsa…
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NSF: Delta Tops Medal Table
As athletes strive for laurels at the National Sports Festival holding in Delta State, the table indicates that the host is doing its best to cart home medals. Host state Delta state is leading on the table with 14 Medals comprising of 8 Gold, 4 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals. Bayelsa State is in a…
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Ogun Wrestling Association Holds Trials Ahead of NSF 2022
The Ogun State Wrestling Association has concluded its trials as part of efforts to find the best athletes that will represent the state at the forthcoming National Sports Festival, NSF, in Delta State. The trials which took place at the indoor hall of the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja Abeokuta, attracted retired coaches, administrators, patrons of…
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Delta Police Declare Two Suspects Wanted
The Delta State Police Command has declared one Francis Odiakose and Christopher Oduwanor wanted, noting it has secured a warrant of arrest against them by a court holding at the Asaba magistrate district. This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer DSP Bright Edafe. The declaration notes they are wanted…
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Delta Riverine Communities Protest Dearth of Teachers
The Ijaw communities in Delta State have protested the shortage of teachers in their community schools, calling on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to as a matter of urgency absorb community teachers. The protesters who carried placards of different inscriptions barricaded the Government House’s gate and urged the government to incorporate the community teachers into the state…
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Apprehension in Delta over Planned Attack on Communities
Panic has gripped residents of communities in Ethiope East and Egini community in Udu Local Government Areas of Delta State, over the fear of possible attack on the areas by suspected Fulani herdsmen. An Okada rider narrated that two men dressed in normal shirts and trousers engaged him recently for a fee of N20,000 to…
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Stakeholder Highlights Cause of Gender Imbalance in NUT
The Secretary of Delta State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Comrade Dan Basime, has urged women to contest for positions of authority to address the gender imbalance in the leadership structure of the union. Comrade Basime made the call during the election of leadership of the Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria…
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Armed Forces capable of surmounting security threat – General Irabor
The Chief of Defense Staff, General Leo Irabor, has assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces is capable of addressing the current and future security challenges in the country. General Irabor gave the assurance at the closing ceremony of the Defense Retreat with the theme: ‘Shaping the Armed Forces of Nigeria for Current and Future Security…
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Delta 2022: LOC Assures of Speedy Completion of Facilities
The Local Organizing Committee for the 2022 National Sports Festival, NSF, scheduled to hold in Delta State, has pledged speedy completion all sporting infrastructure in Asaba and environs where the games will be hosted. This was made known in Asaba, the state capital during an inspection of facilities earmarked for the hosting of the event.…
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Easter: We’ve taken proactive steps to boost security – Delta NSCDC Boss
The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, says the force has deployed over two thousand personnel across the twenty-five local government areas to maintain the peace during the Easter celebration. This was contained in a press release on the modalities for a peaceful Easter festivity in the area, which…
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FG Approves 3 New Federal Polytechnics
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of three New Federal Polytechnics in the country in line with his determination to make tertiary education more accessible. A statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Bem Goong, says the Polytechnics are to be sited in Umunnoechi in Abia State, Orogun…
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Delta: Police kill Suspected Kidnapper, rescue 13 Victims
Delta State police command has rescued thirteen kidnap victims at Aniagbala in Aniocha South, leading to the death of one of the Assailants. This was contained in a statement made available by the Command Public Relations Officer DSP Edafe Bright, which reveals that one AK47 rifle was also recovered from the successful operation. The report…
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Family, In-Laws, Friends Gather To Send Pa Israel Etugbo Home
The body of the late Pa Israel Etate Etugbo of Uroto Quarters in Ozoro,Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State has been laid to rest.Family members, friends and associates from far and near attended a funeral service held in his honor at the Saint Paul’s Anglican church,NDC road Ozoro . In a sermon, the…
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Court Jails Man for Counterfeiting Product
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has secured five years of conviction of a suspect who specializes in the counterfeiting of a registered olive oil product with NAFDAC’s marketing authorization. NAFDAC Deputy Director, Investigation and Enforcement for South-South and South-East, Dr Christiana Esenwa, stated this at the zonal headquarters in Asaba,…
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Four Feared Dead as Ministers’ Convoy Crashes In Delta
Four policemen were feared dead in the accident involving the convoy of the Chief of Staff,Professor Ibrahim Gambari; Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola; and his counterpart in Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. The convoy was reported to have, crashed during the inspection of a bridge in Asaba, Delta State. The driver was alleged to…
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IWD: Delta State Governor’s wife Clamours Support for Women
The wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa, has stressed the important roles women play in the development of the family and the society. Dame Edith Okowa stated this in Asaba, while delivering a message at an event to celebrate the 2022 International Women’s Day. Mrs Okowa also noted that the group has a role…
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Fun Galore at the Dame Edith Okowa Children Christmas Party
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…
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Delta State CSOs to Recognize Outstanding Individuals
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 celebration…
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Delta Govt. Advocates Adoption Of LPG
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,…
