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The Delta State Government on Wednesday onboarded traditional rulers across the 25 local government areas into the Delta State Contributory Health Commission to strengthen grassroots advocacy. Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, during an engagement with traditional rulers across the state, said this is taking effect 12 years after […]
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has urged journalists in the state to uphold balanced, ethical, and peace-driven reporting while sustaining the cordial relationship between the media and the Delta State Government. Oghenesivbe made the call on Wednesday during the World Press Freedom Day event organised by […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday flagged off the construction of the N29.8 billion Aboh-Akarai Road and Bridge project in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive infrastructural development across riverine, rural, and urban communities in the state. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, the Governor said his administration […]
Two Chinese firms are set to restart and operate the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries after a memorandum was signed by the firms and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). The MoU was signed in China on April 30, 2026, by NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, alongside the Chairman of […]
ASP Nuhu Usman, the police officer who killed a suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun after being caught trying to waybill a Bristol pistol, has been arrested and sent to Force Headquarters, Abuja, for disciplinary action. Ogidi was first shot by the officer in the leg while still pleading with the officers around him that […]
Delta State Government has stepped up its push for international investment, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori presenting the state’s economic strengths during a high-level engagement with the European Union. Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the governor outlined opportunities in oil and gas, solid minerals, agriculture, marine economy, and healthcare. He noted that the state’s […]
The Delta State Government has once again affirmed its determination to resolve the long-standing electricity challenges affecting Ndokwa Nation, assuring residents that the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori remains attentive and responsive to the needs of all communities across the state. The reassurance followed a peaceful protest by residents under the “Light Up Ndokwa […]
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has delivered a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine to the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara, in a move aimed at improving healthcare delivery in the state. The installation of the advanced diagnostic equipment is expected to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide specialised medical services. The MRI machine, regarded […]
With the coming rainy season, Nigerians have been warned to be alert, especially in states like Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa, Kebbi, Adamawa, and 28 other states that will be the most affected. The alert was released on Wednesday by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, at the Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) […]
The visit of Governor Sherrif Oborevwori to Warri Stadium on Tuesday was a mixed experience as he expressed dissatisfaction with the slow work pace of the construction company handling the project. Emphasizing timing, Oborevwori noted that the agreement was for full completion by December, but as of April, the work is still not done. […]
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