9 h. ago Tinubu’s wife, Diri, Ogbuku commend president on Niger Delta devt agenda

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Governor Douye Diri and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Sam Ogbuku have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his development agenda in the Niger Delta Region. Mrs Tinubu, who gave the commendation while flagging off Niger Delta Development […] The post Tinubu’s wife, Diri, Ogbuku commend president on Niger Delta devt agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects

Tribune Online Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to consult with governors of the Niger Delta region before embarking on new projects. Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Delta govt calls for collective action as flood sweeps away vehicles, motorbikes in Agbor

Tribune Online Delta govt calls for collective action as flood sweeps away vehicles, motorbikes in Agbor Delta State government has called on residents, stakeholders, and organisations to take collective and proactive measures in mitigating the impact of natural disasters. Delta govt calls for collective action as flood sweeps away vehicles, motorbikes in Agbor Tribune Online

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40 h. ago EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja A coalition of youth groups has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to rethink its decision to label socialite Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu as wanted. The Niger Delta Youth Council for Good Governance and the Middle Belt Youth Stakeholders’ Initiative made this plea in a joint statement on […] The post EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Delta highlights ongoing flood control measures amid heavy downpour

Vehicular movements on Wednesday evening, were grounded at the Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, following several hours of heavy downpour. Vehicles were trapped, and some motorcycles swept away as they battled to negotiate their way out of the flooded road. Though, no casualty was recorded in the natural disaster but property Read More

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46 h. ago Kidnappers Kill Man, Release Children After Ransom Payment In Delta

Some yet to be identified gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers have killed one Godwin Anuka while his wife and two underage children were released after a ransom payment in Ubulu Uku, Delta State. In a post shared by Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Harrison Gwamnishu, […] The post Kidnappers Kill Man, Release Children After Ransom Payment In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Delta gov’s wife visits parent of quintuplets, promises continued support

Tribune Online Delta gov’s wife visits parent of quintuplets, promises continued support The Ekurede-Itsekiri community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State recently became a center of attraction following the birth of quintuplets, three boys and two girls. Delta gov’s wife visits parent of quintuplets, promises continued support Tribune Online

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56 h. ago Father, Stepmother Arrested Over Mysterious Death Of 3 Sisters ln Delta

The father and the stepmother of three sisters have been arrested after the siblings reportedly died while on a visit to their father’s residence in Oruhworun, Udu local government area of Delta State. The father’s house is in the Delta Steel Company (DSC) township. Reports said that the sisters live apart from their father, who […]

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58 h. ago Kidnappers kill abducted Delta man in wife, children’s presence

A man, Godwin Anuka, who was kidnapped by suspected Fulani herders alongside his wife and two children in the Ubulu-Uku area of Delta State, has been killed in the presence of his wife and children. The Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to the Delta State Governor, Harrison Gwamnishu, disclosed this in Read More

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4 d. ago Delta Govt Addressing Youth Employment With Tech In Agro Business – Peterson 

The special adviser to the Delta State Governor, Hon. Donald Peterson, has said the state government is making significant efforts to transform agriculture through innovative agribusiness initiatives. In a chat with LEADERSHIP, Peterson said the Deltapreneur programme, an initiative of the Delta State government which entails agropreneurship and techpreneurship, aims to tackle unemployment and underemployment in the state. Peterson highlighted the importance of hydroponic […]

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6 d. ago Atiku to Wike: I don’t regret choosing Okowa as running mate

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 General Election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed his decision to choose the former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate, stressing that he habours no regret for making the choice.  Atiku, while reacting through his media […] The post Atiku to Wike: I don’t regret choosing Okowa as running mate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video

Tribune Online ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video The Delta State government has intervened following a query issued by the state College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, to a student nurse, Osato Edobor, over alleged involvement in a viral video recorded during an event attended by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi, directing the school to withdraw the query. ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video Tribune Online

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7 d. ago ‘Na your mama’: Delta withdraws query issued to nursing student over viral video

The Delta State Government has directed the immediate withdrawal of the query issued to a student of the School of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, Osato Edobor, over her involvement in a viral social media video during the recent visit of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. In a statement on Friday via X, the state’s Commissioner for Health, Read More

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8 d. ago Land agent’s killing: Delta gov’s aide laments rise in kidnapping

The Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to the Delta State Governor, Harrison Gwamnishu, has decried the rise in kidnapping in some parts of the state allegedly perpetrated by some Fulani herders. Gwamnishu disclosed this in multiple Facebook posts on Thursday while referencing the death of a female land agent, Esther Osaze, Read More

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8 d. ago We’re not averse to partnering Tinubu’s administration –Delta govt

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Government has reiterated its commitment to partnering with President Bola Tinubu’s administration to advance the state’s development. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, at a news conference in Asaba, yesterday, said the state government was keen on strengthening its relationship with federal […] The post We’re not averse to partnering Tinubu’s administration –Delta govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Delta govt expresses concern over nursing students’ conduct during Tinubu’s wife’s visit

Tribune Online Delta govt expresses concern over nursing students’ conduct during Tinubu’s wife’s visit "So we needed to clarify the situation. Once again, we express our gratitude to the President, his wife, and supportive Nigerians, while reiterating our commitment to good governance in Delta through the MORE Agenda." Delta govt expresses concern over nursing students’ conduct during Tinubu’s wife’s visit Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Navy cracks down on illegal refineries in Delta, seizes stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism with the discovery and deactivation of three illegal refining sites in Oteghele, a community in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Personnel from the Forward Operating Base Escravos carried out the operation on March 24 as part of Read More

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9 d. ago Kidnapped Female Estate Agent Found Dead, Blindfolded In Delta

The remains of a female real estate agent, known as Esther Osaze, was found on Wednesday in the Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Esther was kidnapped on Monday while returning from the estate site with her colleagues. Reports indicate that Esther was with three colleagues when she was abducted, while […] The post Kidnapped Female Estate Agent Found Dead, Blindfolded In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Policemen on rescue operation ambushed, Delta land agent abducted

Some gunmen on Monday ambushed policemen on a rescue operation after a female real estate realtor was abducted in Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State. This happened barely four days after gunmen kidnapped a farmer in Issele-Azagba area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered on Tuesday that the realtor, simply identified as Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu unveils construction of second Niger Bridge access road

President Bola Tinubu on Monday flagged off the contribution of access road to the Second Niger Bridge linking Delta/Anambra States Phase 2A contract. The President, represented by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, described the access roads as critical for trade and commence. He said, “It is my honour and privilege to stand in for Read More

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