Delta State
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The House of Representatives mandated its Committee on Army to investigate the circumstances that led to the murder of 18-year-old Cyril Obruche yesterday, who was killed by an officer of the Nigerian Army attached to Presco Plc, in Ovreeko, Ethiope East LGA of Delta State. The committee questioned why officers and men of […]
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 […]
Unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead the Operations Officer of 3 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Effurun, Delta State. The officer reportedly shot dead along Odibo Avenue besides Urhobo College Effurun on Friday night was simply identified as Lieutenant Musa. According to reports, the deceased was driving a private vehicle when he was attacked and shot […]
A social media handler has narrated how two teenage ladies had connived with their friends to have their wealthy parents assassinated in Asaba, the capital of Delta State. The desperate teenagers as gathered, got a death sentence from a Nigerian High Court, as their evil deeds remained behind-the-scene up until after four years. […]
On the completion of the ICT-YEP youth Empowerment programme, the Delta Government had presented starter packs to 593 trained youth on Monday. Speaking at the close of the first phase of ICT-YEP at Government House, Asaba, while addressing the Delta North graduands, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa through the state commissioner for Youth Development, Comrade Ifeanyi […]
Property and goods worth millions of naira were said to have been destroyed in a fire outbreak at Ogbe-Ijoh main market in Warri south Local Government Area of Delta state on Sunday. The inferno was said to have started at about 2pm. Speaking to NAN, a witness said “I don’t know the cause of […]