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The Delta State government on Tuesday handed starter packs to four hundred and sixty women from the 25 local government areas of Delta State who completed their training under the Women Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Programme (WESAP) in Asaba. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa speaking at the event congratulated the beneficiaries of the programme and urged them […]
Residents of Emede community in Isoko South local government area of Delta state have cried out that over thirty-five people are missing in the community. This is after armed attackers from Igbide raided Emede on Tuesday and Wednesday razing down houses killing about five persons. Mr. Omrys Ofo, the chairman of Emede Progressive Union, Abuja […]
Following the decision of four of the six Chairmanship aspirants to throw their weight behind the aspiration of Hon. Justice Iyasere, the incumbent Vice Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, the Udu Elders and Leaders have resolved to endorse his candidature, urging Governor Okowa and the State leadership of the party to listen to […]
Selected Ijaw and Itsekiri Stakeholders in Delta State have pledged to together engage governments at all levels and drive development of the two ethnic groups. This followed a one-day dialogue on Peaceful Coexistence for Sustainable Livelihood facilitated by the Warri Multi-Stakeholder Platform for Peaceful Coexistence of Ijaws and Itsekiris and supported by the Partnership […]
The delta state police command says recent #ENDSARS protest across the country negatively impacted the security architecture. Speaking on Thursday during a press conference in Asaba, State Commissioner of Police Hafiz Inuwa also admitted the spike in rate of crime often associated with the ember months. While decrying the challenges confronting the force he said […]
The Senate on Thursday approved the restoration of Abraka State Constituency in Ethiope East Local Government Area from the present Ethiope East State Constituency, in line with the orders of the Federal High Court. The approval was reached in resolutions reached by the Upper Chamber following consideration of a motion sponsored by the Deputy Senate […]
Gunmen in army uniform reportedly stormed the premises of Ohorhe Secondary School in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Tuesday and abducted three teachers. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the staff room of the school with guns after parking a Highlander jeep on the school premises for some time. The Police […]
The need for communication policy and a more dynamic communication structure dominated early discuss at the ongoing 2nd edition of the Delta State strategic communication workshop. Speaking on Tuesday during the opening session of the workshop, Chief of staff to the Delta State Governor, David Edevie said there is need for the government to direct […]
The crisis rocking the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) seems over with reconciliation of the contending leaders of the party including Deputy Senate President, Senate Ovie Omo-Agege, Olorogun Otega Emerhor, Chief Great Ogboru, Engr. Victor Ochei and others. State party chairman, Prophet Jones Erue, disclosed this on Monday at an enlarged […]
The Governor of Delta State,Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday advocated for constitutional roles for traditional rulers in the country. Dr. Okowa cited this as a result of the contributions of the rulers to peace-building. Governor Okowa made the call while receiving the members of the South-South Monarchs’ Forum led by King Edmund Dakoro at the […]
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