Security

Guber Polls: Army, Police Assures Delta Residents of Safety

Web News 17 March 2023 145 0

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 Continue Reading

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Gov. Okowa Commends Nigerian Army for Peace in State

Web News 18 December 2022 253 0

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 […]Continue Reading

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NSF 2022: Bayelsa, Edo Jump to 2nd & 3rd

Web News 7 December 2022 413 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Sport

NSF: Delta Tops Medal Table

Web News 4 December 2022 1758 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Sport

Ogun Wrestling Association Holds Trials Ahead of NSF 2022

Web News 1 October 2022 412 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Crime

Delta Police Declare Two Suspects Wanted

Web News 4 August 2022 225 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Education

Delta Riverine Communities Protest Dearth of Teachers

Web News 28 July 2022 279 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Security

Apprehension in Delta over Planned Attack on Communities

Web News 13 July 2022 584 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Education

Stakeholder Highlights Cause of Gender Imbalance in NUT

Web News 23 May 2022 251 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Security

Armed Forces capable of surmounting security threat – General Irabor

Web News 14 May 2022 296 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Sport

Delta 2022: LOC Assures of Speedy Completion of Facilities

Web News 14 April 2022 563 0

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. […]Continue Reading

Security

Easter: We’ve taken proactive steps to boost security – Delta NSCDC Boss

Web News 14 April 2022 293 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Education

FG Approves 3 New Federal Polytechnics

Web News 12 April 2022 314 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Crime

Delta: Police kill Suspected Kidnapper, rescue 13 Victims

Web News 3 April 2022 364 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Family, In-Laws, Friends Gather To Send Pa Israel Etugbo Home

Web News 19 March 2022 400 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Crime

Court Jails Man for Counterfeiting Product

Web News 18 March 2022 308 0

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 Continue Reading

News

Four Feared Dead as Ministers’ Convoy Crashes In Delta

Web News 9 March 2022 318 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

IWD: Delta State Governor’s wife Clamours Support for Women

Web News 8 March 2022 700 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Fun Galore at the Dame Edith Okowa Children Christmas Party

Web News 16 December 2021 788 0

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

Web News 11 December 2021 531 0

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

Energy

Delta Govt. Advocates Adoption Of LPG

Web News 23 November 2021 417 0

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

Crime

Police Arrest Woman in Possession of Illegal Arms in Delta

Web News 25 October 2021 765 0

The Delta State Police Command has arrested one Blessing Oghule allegedly found in possession of a fabricated berretta pistol with five rounds of live ammunition and illicit drugs. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 25, said that Oghule was arrested alongside three other suspects during […]Continue Reading

Politics

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

Web News 2 October 2021 579 0

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

Agriculture

200 Delta State Youths To Benefit From Agric Empowerment Programme

Web News 24 September 2021 944 0

The Delta State Government says over two hundred young farmers have been selected for empowerment in the 2020-2021 cycle of the Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Program, YAGEP. This was made known during a training and orientation scheme organized by the state Job and Wealth Creation Bureau for one hundred and twenty-eight participants, making up the second […]Continue Reading

Politics

PDP’s Ovuakpoye Evivie Wins Isoko South Bye-Election

Web News 12 September 2021 624 0

The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Ovuakpoye Evivie, has been declared the winner of the just concluded bye-election for Isoko South State Constituency 1, in Delta State. Mr. Evivie polled a total of six thousand, nine hundred and seven votes to defeat his closest rival of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who […]Continue Reading