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Owing to the protest looming in Ndokwa Ukwuani Nation over blackout in the area despite hosting the Okpai Independent Power Plant, IPP, the Chairman Ukwuani Local Government Area, Possible Ajede, has disclosed that 80% of materials needed to reconnect the area to the national grid has been released to the contractor in charge. Ajede […]
The Delta State Government says it is set to resume reclamation of government lands that have illegally been taken over by land grabbers across the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Emu, who revealed government readiness in a statement made available to newsmen, said several cautionary notices had been previously issued against […]
Delta State has been facing numerous security challenges for some time, and even the state capital is not exempt, with kidnappings and killings occurring in various places, especially in Okpanam and Issele-Azagba, where residents have fled their farms due to fear of being kidnapped. The recent incident in the Okpanam community involves […]
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has felicitated with Muslims across Nigerin as they celebrate Eid El Kabir, urging unity, resilience, and renewed faith as the nation overcomes economic challenges. In a stirring message to commemorate Eid El Kabir, Senator Ede Dafinone extended warm wishes to the Muslim community in Delta Central, […]
In line with the More Agenda, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, during a press conference in Asaba, has reiterated that the collection of ‘Deve’ has come to an end in the state. The governor revealed that this step was unanimously taken in 2018 when he was the speaker of the State House of Assembly during […]
With the high rate of insecurity growing in Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has issued a stern warning to all LGA chairmen that monthly security council meetings are compulsory and non-negotiable. On Thursday in Asaba, during a stakeholders’ meeting, the Governor announced a new modern technology that will help the state […]
…Encourages Proper Dissemination of Information The Delta State Police Command has debunked claims of protesters being shot at during what was tagged as a peaceful demonstration against insecurity in Abraka. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, while speaking with our Correspondent, Oma Rogers, termed the claims circulating the social media space as misleading […]
The Delta State Police Command, in a collaborative engagement, has brought down four suspected kidnappers involved in heinous crimes in Abraka. A team of officers, along with local security, stormed the Abraka railway axis in the early hours of Tuesday, and a gun duel ensued, during which four suspects were killed […]
A Councillor in Ughelli representing the people of Evwreni has joined the list of serving councilors in Delta State who have died in office within the past nine months. Obukoadata Aghoghofia, representing the people of Ward 8 in Ughelli LGA, slumped in the Evwreni community while playing football. The death of Aghoghofia was confirmed […]