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The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed that payment of the new minimum wage to workers in the state, starts immediately with effect from this month of October. With the Minimum wage fixed at N77,500, all calculation discrepancies is said not affect payments but will be addressed in due course. Secretary to the […]
The Delta State Government has proposed a budget of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. The Commissioner for Economic Planning, Sonny Ekedayen, who disclosed this during the opening ceremony of the budget defence by Ministries, Departments and Agencies, noted that the 2025 budget will be realistic in line with the current economic reality […]
The early hours of Monday, October 7, 2024, was a sad one to reckon with in the Jeddo community, Okpe LGA, as one Mr Charles committed suicide by drinking insecticide. Charles, a vigilante and father to nine children, had argued with his wife, pleading with her not to leave him. Things, however, turned sour […]
Police have arrested one Lauretta Akomen in Warri, Delta State, for buying a three-day-old baby from a traditional birthing home in Port Harcourt Rivers State for 2 million naira. On October 1, 2024, an unidentified tricycle rider carrying four women in the commercial city of Warri, suddenly diverted to Ekpan police station after a […]
A case of terrorism, illicit dealing of substances, gun running, and other criminal activities has been leveled against a University Don, Patrick Muoboghare, by the Delta state police command. Patrick who is also the President General of Uwheru Kingdom in Ughelli North LGA, has been invited by the X-Squad Unit alongside Chief Macpherson Igbedi, […]
The Governor of Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday said he was committed to running an all inclusive government that will give equal opportunities for all to excel including those living with disabilities. Governor Oborevwori, disclosed this while addressing the Delta State Association of the deaf, who were in a solidarity visit to […]
Comrade Weyinmi Isaac Agbateyiniro, Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, has cautioned property developers in the upland and riverine areas of Warri South to steer clear of natural water channels. Comr. Agbateyiniro, in a statement issued Thursday September 12, frowned at the manner in which some persons build residential houses, shops and […]
Soldiers have again stormed the Okuama community in Ughelli South LGA, causing disarray amongst the residents as many scrambled for safety. Reports from the community revealed that in the early hours of today, Monday, the military men came in with gunboats left at the Okoloba community, walked down to Okuama, and shot at anything […]
The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, has assured prospective nursing students that admission into the State Colleges of Nursing Sciences for the 2024/2025 session will be strictly merit-based. In a statement issued over the weekend, the Commissioner cautioned applicants against engaging in fraudulent activities, emphasizing that no shortcuts would be tolerated in […]
To get things ready for the implantation of the new national minimum wage, Commissioner for Information in Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, has revealed that all preparations are put in place to see its actualization. Osuoza made this known on Wednesday on behalf of the state government after the State Executive Council meeting in […]
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