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The Delta State House of Assembly has passed an amendment bill to rename the University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, to Southern Delta University, Ozoro. The decision was made during a plenary session held in Asaba on Wednesday. The bill now awaits the assent of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to officially enact the name change […]
Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has been released from Port Harcourt custody after meeting his bail conditions. Okowa was earlier arrested by the EFCC on November 4 over the diversion of 1.3 trillion naira in derivation funds from the federation account sent […]
The Executive Council of Warri South Local Government, has stressed that its revenue calendar per annum is January 1 to December 31. Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Comrade Weyinmi Isaac Agbateyiniro, made the assertion Monday November 11, shortly after the Council’s exco meeting held at the Warri South Council Main Secretariat in […]
Two young men have reportedly been killed in a renewed clash between the Iwhreko and Ekiugbo communities over revenue collection at the Ughelli main market in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. CROWN FM gathered that one of the deceased, identified as Onome, also known as “Oyibo,” was shot dead at the […]
Kidnappers terrorizing Ughelli and its environs have met their waterloo after two suspects were killed by the Delta State Police at their hideout along Ewheru-Patani Road in Ughelli Local Government Area of the state and recovered arms. According to Delta state PPRO, SP Bright Edafe on Wednesday in Warri, the criminals were brought down […]
Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over mismanagement and diversion of funds meant for the state. Okowa was arrested over N1.3 trillion, which was a 13 percent derivation fund from the federation from 2015-2023 meant for oil-producing states. Okowa was […]
There was relief for families and residents of Egini and other communities in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, as the team of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) visited the community to render free public healthcare services in line with the association’s deployment of routine medical outreach in communities across Nigeria. Hundreds of […]
The Governor of Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has said his administration is investigating allegations of connivance by some contractors and asphalt producers to shortchange the state. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this on Wednesday when he played host to the leadership of Isoko Church Leaders’ Forum, led by the Anglican Bishop of Oleh Diocese, Rt. […]
…Calls for Reconstruction of some Streets in Asaba The Delta State Government has ordered the contractor responsible for the supplied and installed refurbished transformers as against brand new ones, in some localities in Ika North-East, Ika South and Aniocha South Local Government Areas of the state, to replace them immediately. Special Adviser to […]
The Delta State Minitry of Youth Development has appealed to youths in the state to take the application for Paramilitary and military Jobs seriously. Commissioner of the Ministry and Chairman Committee on youth Enlistment into the Military and Paramilitary services, Harry Trakiriowei, made the appeal while speaking with newsmen in Government House Asaba the […]
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