Delta
26 Jan
Delta State government has urged public servants, contractors, and other relevant bodies that carry out procurement activities to operate within the confines of the law, or face the consequences. Addressing journalists shortly after holding a crucial inaugural meeting on Thursday in Asaba, the State capital, Chairman of the Delta State Public Procurement Council, Mr. David…
25 Jan
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), in Public Policy and Strategy by Novena University, Ogume in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state. The conferment took place on Saturday during the institution’s 5th combined (2018/2019 through 2023/2024) sessions convocation ceremony at Amai…
24 Jan
Mr David Igbodo, Delta State Public Procurement Council has assured the state government of the council’s commitment to transparency, accountability and value for money in procurement activities. Igbodo said this at the inaugural meeting of the council on Friday in Asaba. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the council was inaugurated on Dec.…
24 Jan
No fewer than 493 Police Constables of Edo and Delta States' origin passed out from the Police Training School in Benin City, Edo State. The 493 new recruits were among the 10,000 Police Constables of the 2022 intake, Course 3 of 2024, of the Nigeria Police recruitment. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, stated…
23 Jan
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, on Thursday, lamented the invasion of quacks into the journalism profession and urged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and other regulatory bodies to weed them out with immediate effect. Guwor expressed concern that these quacks often have ulterior motives and…
23 Jan
Mr. Charles Aniagwu, Delta Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, on Thursday, said the state government ensures prompt payment of contractors to sustain quality and timely delivery of projects across the state. Aniagwu, stated this after inspecting multiple road projects in Sapele metropolis, including the failed portions of the Okirighwre – Benin Road,…
22 Jan
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested 25-year-old Ogochukwu Stephen and his friend, Christian Emmanuel, in connection with armed robbery in Asaba, Delta State. Confirming the robbery incident on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bright Edafe, said the suspects were arrested by the police on January 17,…
22 Jan
The Police Command in Delta has apprehended a robbery/kidnap suspect in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The spokesman of the command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Warri. Edafe said that the suspect was arrested on Friday by police operatives attached to the Agbarho Division, following…
22 Jan
For robust legislation to guarantee good governance in Delta State, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, on Wednesday, said that over 10 bills passed by the House last year were assented to by the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. Guwor disclosed this in his welcome address at the resumption…
21 Jan
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and immediate past senator who represented Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has accused his successor, Senator Ned Nwoko, of plotting to dissolve the party's executive in Delta State. Specifically, he accused the lawmaker of working with some elements within the Presidency to dissolve party executives…
20 Jan
Troops of Nigerian Army have destroyed 23 illegal artisanal refineries and apprehended 25 suspected operators during an anti-bunkering operation conducted in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers. Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma spokesman for the Nigerian Army 6 Division in Port Harcourt, disclosed this development in a statement issued on Monday. He revealed that soldiers also seized 14 boats…
18 Jan
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, plans to dump the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC)- to actualize the age long dream of the creation of Anioma State, sources said. The Guardian learnt that Nwoko summoned notable PDP members and other stakeholders in the opposition parties across his constituency for a…
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