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, Continue Reading

Health

MWAN Inaugurates Women’s Right Project in Delta

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The group made this known during a virtual meeting launched from Asaba, the Delta State Capital and participated by women dignitaries from across nation to commemorate the October 2020 Cancer Awareness Month. The wife of Niger State Governor Dr. Amina Bello in an address said the effort was supported by wives of former and serving […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Pepper Farmers Hail Delta Government Over Provision of Seedlings

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Farmers engaged in pepper production in Delta State say the venture has become more profitable following the introduction of high breed seedlings and mechanized farming made possible with the support of the state government and its partners. They stated this when members of the project’s Steering Committee visited sites of several initiatives across the state […]Continue Reading

Economy

Riverine Communities in Delta Seeks Deadline Extension for SEEFOR

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Residents in the riverine communities of Delta South senatorial district of Delta State, have called on the State government and foreign partners to extend the deadline for the developmental projects in the area to address some of the challenges experienced in the difficult terrain. They made this known while reacting to the imminent expiration date […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Anyiam-Osigwe To Lead AMP For The Next 4 Years

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Madam Peace Anyiam-Osigwe has been voted National President of the Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria AMP, at an election held in Asaba, Delta State. Anyiam-Osigwe polled 167 votes to defeat her opponent, Mr Michael Parish who polled 3 votes.  In other results, Queen Blessing Ebigieson emerged victorious for the post of Vice President polling 165 […]Continue Reading

Security

Eid: NSCDC Mobilises Personnel to Strategic Location in Delta

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The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has mobilised personnel to strategic locations within the state and its borders to ensure a hitch-free Eid-Kabir celebration and holidays.  The state Commandant of the NSCDC, Chike Ikpeamonwu, made this known in a message in Asaba on security preparations for Sallah celebrations […]Continue Reading

Crime

NAPTIP Secures Conviction of Man for Attempted Trafficking

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has secured the conviction of one Mr Samuel Ofor, who was put behind bars for his role in the attempted trafficking of 19-year-old Cynthia Ode, to Mali. The accused was arrested at the Seme border in June 2017, after successfully procuring travel documents for […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Delta Chief Judge Inaugurates Customary Court in Okpe LG

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The Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshall Umukoro, has inaugurated the Osubi Magistrate Court in Okpe Local Government Council, with the aim to provide access to justice in the area and surrounding communities. At the formal opening ceremony, Justice Umukoro noted the Osubi Magistrate Court has the advantage of preventing recourse to self-help by […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Prison Decongestion: Delta CJ Frees Over 2,000 Awaiting Trail Inmates

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Over two thousand awaiting trial inmates have been set free in Delta State, following the completion of a month-long prison visitation exercise by the state’s Chief Judge, CJ, Justice Marshal Umukoro. Justice Umukoro in his closing remarks at the Ogwashi-Uku Medium Security Custodial Center, decried the high number of youths between the ages of seventeen […]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

Health

Drug Abuse: Delta to Set Up Rehabilitation Center

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The Delta State Government has announced plans to set up a rehabilitation center in the state as part of measures to address the menace of drug abuse. The state Commissioner for Health Dr. Mordi Ononye, made this known during the unveiling of a project by Delta State Drug Control Committee, as part of activities to […]Continue Reading

Crime

Mrs Okowa Urges Rape Victims to Promptly Alert Authorities

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The wife of Delta State Governor Dame Edith Okowa has urged victims of rape to promptly report such incidents to the authorities for the appropriate punishment for offenders and to deter potential perpetrators of the crime. Mrs. Okowa stated this at the Government House Asaba, during an event to celebrate children with the theme: Access […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Delta Government Seeks Increased Media Collaboration on COVID-19

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Delta State Government has called for stronger ties with the media for continuous sensitization of the citizenry in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The State Commissioner for Information Mr. Charlse Aniagwu stated this during a visit to the Asaba Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. Mr. Aniagwu, noted Delta State so […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Activates Amphibian Force in Delta

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The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Delta State says it has activated five Anti-Vandal teams, especially along the River Niger, making the amphibian force of the NSCDC operational in all the waters across the state. The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Chike Ikpeamonwu, stated this in a news briefing at the command […]Continue Reading

Politics

Activists Want Review of Infectious Disease Bill

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A group of activists in Delta State have demanded a review of certain provisions in the controversial Infectious Disease Bill 2020, which they say could lead to abuse of power and undermine constitutionally guaranteed rights of the citizens. They made this known during a press briefing in Asaba, the state capital where they called on […]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

Health

Covid-19: Delta State Establishes Four Centres

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Delta State Government says it has set up four holding centres across the state as a proactive measure in preparedness in the event of an outbreak of the coronavirus disease. The state’s Commissioner for Health Dr. Mordi Ononye made this known during a tour of a renovated isolation and treatment centre located at the Specialist […]Continue Reading

Crime

Bandit Killings: Issele-Azagba Residents Stage Protest

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Residents of Issele-Azagba in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State have decried the spate of killings in the community in recent weeks leading to the collapse of business activities and closure of educational facilities in the area. They made this known during a press conference at the palace of the Obi of Issele […]Continue Reading

Education

TRCN Set to Rid Schools of Unqualified Teachers

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The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN, says it will commence the final documentation of teachers’ credentials in public and private primary and secondary schools nationwide from Monday 9th of March to Tuesday 17th of March, 2020. The Leader of TRCN Monitoring Team on Documentation of Teachers Credentials in Delta State, Professor Emperor Kpangban, made […]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

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

Lifestyle

Eschew Bitterness, Embrace Forgiveness – Dame Okowa

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The wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa says women in the state belong to one big family and has urged the female folk to eschew bitterness and to practice the virtue of forgiveness in all circumstances. Dame Okowa stated this at the 2020 Mothers Arise Prayer Conference at the Government House in Asaba, […]Continue Reading

Economy

We have empowered over 9000 youths – SEEFOR Coordinator

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The State Employment and Expenditure for Results Project, SEEFOR says the intervention agency has provided employment for over nine thousand youths in Delta State and has recorded impressive ratings in the four participating SEEFOR states comprising Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, and Delta State. The National Project Coordinator of the SEEFOR, Dr. Greg Onu, stated this in […]Continue Reading