22 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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55 h. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival: Team Bayelsa Depart Yenagoa For Uyo

The commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Hon. Daniel Igali, has expressed his support for the state’s contingent ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, which will take place from 1st to 9th April 2025 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Igali commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for organising the event, highlighting its […]

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8 d. ago 3 Killed, Houses Destroyed Amid Heavy Downpour In Cross River

No fewer than three persons lost their lives in Yala local government area of Cross River State following a heavy rainfall that which led to destruction of their houses and leaving the victims dead. Thunder storms during the rain also struck down houses, pulling down trees while some residents were buried in the mud on […]

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2 w. ago  Delta Monarch Seeks More Federal Presence, Apology For 1967 Asaba Massacre

The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has called on President Bola Tinubu to increase the federal government’s presence in Delta State, highlighting key areas of concern, including the absence of a federal university in Asaba and the need for an official apology for the 1967 Asaba massacre. Speaking to journalists  at the State […]

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2 w. ago FG allocates N32bn to support primary healthcare service expansion

Tribune Online FG allocates N32bn to support primary healthcare service expansion In a significant move to strengthen the country's healthcare system, the Federal Government has allocated ₦32 billion to support the expansion of primary healthcare services, ensure access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations, and enhance disease outbreak control measures. FG allocates N32bn to support primary healthcare service expansion Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NNPCL, others highlight partnership, peace for Niger Delta progress

NNPC Limited has emphasised the importance of collaboration and effective utilisation of host community funds to drive sustainable development in the Niger Delta region. This call was made during a stakeholder engagement session with the KEFFESO Host Communities Development Trust in Bayelsa State, as detailed in a press statement released on Monday and signed by Read More

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3 w. ago NAFDAC denies delaying antileprosy drug import, cites quality control measures

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has debunked claims that it delayed or blocked the importation of vital antileprosy medicines into Nigeria. In a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, the agency responded to a recent BBC report titled “Vital Leprosy Drugs Due in Nigeria After Year Delay,” clarifying Read More

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