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The Governor of Delta state, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has cautioned against continual face-off between oil companies and host communities, saying it could lead to further divestment in the oil sector. The governor gave the advice while inaugurating the 2.1-kilometre Obitobon-Elolo-AjaokurreOgbo-Orubu roads in Ogidigben and 2.3-kilometre roads in Benikrukru, both in Warri South-West Local […]
The Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the School of Marine Technology, Burutu, would soon be upgraded by the state government. Governor Okowa disclosed this on Thursday, during the inauguration of three legacy projects executed by the Hon. Godknows Angele led administration in Burutu, headquarters of Burutu Council Area. […]
Delta Governor, Senator, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended church leaders for awakening interest of Christians to participate actively in politics and governance in Nigeria. Okowa spoke on Wednesday at the First Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN)’s Directorate of Politics and Governance (DPG) Regional Conference at PFN’s Alpha and Omega City, Agbarho, Ughelli North Local […]
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Francis Obule (JP) has debunked the prophecy of the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele concerning Delta State upcoming 2023 election accusing Olorugun David Edevbie and Hon. Sherriff Oborevwori governorship aspirants as capable […]
A Niger Delta environment and peace advocate, Chief Sheriff Mulade, has said that the appointment of a sole administrator to run the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, was alien and a contravention of the enabling laws establishing the commission. Mulade, who was reacting to a Federal Court Judgment in Yenagoa, […]
The Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege on Plenary and Legislative Matters at the National Assembly, Prince Efe Duku says the leadership of the All Progressive Congress in Delta State headed by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has given a pointer as at to where the pendulum will swing […]
A young man simply identified as Aminu, an iron excavator, was shot dead by a happy triggered policeman attached to the Agbor Police Division for allegedly refusing to pay N1,000 bribe at Ika South LGA in Delta State. The policeman was said to have demanded daily dues from the deceased, who said he […]
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged political appointees in his administration with ambition to contest in the 2023 elections to resign now. The governor spoke at the closing of a two-day retreat organized for top government functionaries on Thursday, in Asaba. He said that his administration was committed to leaving lasting legacies by […]
The police in Orerokpe, Okpe LGA in Delta State has arrested one Efe Erinoja, a 42-year-old man for allegedly beating his wife to death on Wednesday after a misunderstanding. According to reports the cause of the disagreement could not be ascertained, as community sources hinted that the cry of the 36-year-old woman, identified as […]
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday commiserated with the family of Sen. Patrick Osakwe, who died on Tuesday at the age of 73. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, expressed sadness on the death of the Septuagenarian politician, who represented Delta North Senatorial District […]
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