Tag: Delta State
Crime rate in massive decline in Delta [Infographics]
According to Ali, 91 persons were arrested over alleged murder, while 513 suspected cultists were arrested either at their initiation…
Christmas: Okowa preaches love, peaceful co-existence among Nigerians
Okowa urge Nigerians to unite and pray for peace and co-existence, and eschew bitterness and hatred on the basis of…
Delta Police in hunt for student who beat teacher to death
The student was alleged to have beaten a teacher of the school, Joseph Osaka to death on Thursday.
Oromoni’s death: We’ll pursue case to the end – Okowa
Delta State government has said it would investigate the death of Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College who…
Mother of four, 2 -year- old son clubbed to death in Delta
Neighbours wondered what deceased may have done to her killers to warrant her assassination.
NCDC registers backlog of 508 COVID-19 infections in Delta
Nigeria recorded a total of 711 cases, bringing the total infections in the country to 211,171.
Okowa approves N469.4 Billion for 2022 budget
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has approved a budget size of N469.4 billion for the 2022 fiscal year.
No land for ranching in Delta – Aniagwu
Delta State Government has said that it will not acquire any land for ranching in the state as reported in…
INEC says ready for Isoko South I bye-election
The Sept. 11 bye-election followed the death of Kenneth Ogba, the lawmaker representing the constituency. He died on 27 June.
Delta honours Okonjo-Iweala, Ali Baba, Elumelu, Clark, others
No fewer than 81 personalities of Delta origin, including the Director-General, World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, were honoured by…
Tension as Vigilante leader Akiru is shot dead by gunmen in Delta
The Jeddo community of Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State is currently enveloped with tension and palpable anxiety, following…
Okowa slams Agip, other oil firms over Kwale-Beneku bridge
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta said the state government took up construction of Kwale-Beneku Bridge because AGIP and other oil…
Reps want Delta to produce next NDDC chairman
The House of Representatives has appealed to the Federal Government to adhere to the provisions of Section 4 of the…
Fire destroys Delta NYSC office
The National Youth Service Corps office in the Federal Secretariat, Asaba, Delta State was destroyed by fire on Tuesday.
Delta will provide opportunities for youths to create wealth — Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Tuesday said his administration would continue to provide opportunities for the youth in…
Gunshots as robbers kill policeman, 2 others, empty bullion van of cash in Delta
Robbers empty bullion van of cash content after killing policeman, two others at Ubulu -Okiti community on Asaba-Benin express road…
Delta leads as COVID-19 kills 18 Nigerians in 24 hours
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 645 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday as Delta posted 12 deaths…
Governor Okowa’s aide shot dead in Sapele
The Special Assistant to Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on Youth development, Comrade Okiemute Sowho has been killed by…
Delta state plans 3 universities at a go
Delta State Government is planning to establish three universities in one fell swoop at Agbor, Ozoro and Asaba, the capital.
82-year-old Delta farmer cries out over destruction of his crops by herders
Okafor Ofiebor An octogenarian in Akumazi Umuocha community in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Hitler…
Delta shifts resumption date for schools
The Delta State Government has shifted the resumption date for primary and secondary schools for the second term academic session…
Hoodlums kill mobile policeman in Delta
Some arms-wielding hoodlums on Friday shot dead a mobile policeman in Effurun, Uvwie Council Area of Delta State, and carted…
Woman locked up by husband for 4 years, had 3 kids while caged
A mother of eight reportedly locked up in a room for four years by her husband in Orerokpe, Delta State…
Okowa inaugurates ICT centre in Asaba
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Friday in Asaba inaugurated a private-owned ICT centre, Westgate Technologies Limited, with a…
Gov. Okowa mourns Gen. Obada (rtd.)
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has condoled with the Obada family over the death of Maj.-Gen. John Obada (rtd).
Coronavirus: Delta orders less than 50 persons in worship centres
The Delta State Government and religious leaders on Wednesday reached a consensus not to allow more than 50 worshippers at…
Lassa fever: Delta lauds FG’s intervention
The Delta Government has lauded the Federal Government for its prompt response in containing the spread of Lassa fever in…
Police arrest notorious kidnapper in Delta
The Delta Police Command says it has apprehended a wanted suspect, alleged to have kidnapped a medical doctor with Delta…
Supreme Court upholds Ifeanyi Okowa’s re-election
The Supreme Court has upheld the re-election of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Peoples Democratic Party in Delta state.
Okowa v Ogboru: Appeal court to communicate judgment day
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress…