Tag: #DeltaState
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ASABA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL BANS SALE OF OGBONO SEED IN INDIGENOUS MARKETS
The Asaba Traditional Council has announced the enforcement of a ban on the sale of ogbono seed, locally known as Okoru Enu, across all indigenous markets in the community, citing longstanding cultural and traditional practices. The announcement was made by the 14th Omu Ahaba, Chief Ada Biosah, alongside the Ndi Eze Ahaba in Asaba. The…
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ASABA TRADITIONAL RULER TASKS BEAUTY QUEEN ON NATION BUILDING
The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has urged Miss Independent Nigeria, Queen Better Blessing to champion initiatives promoting a safer, stronger and prosperous Nigeria. Azinge made the call while receiving the beauty queen and her delegation in Asaba on Friday July 3. The ruler said genuine leadership is measured by purposeful service, integrity, compassion…
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TRAIN TRAGEDY IN DELTA STATE: WARRI-ITAKPE SERVICE DERAILS, 4 DEAD, 24 OTHERS INJURED
The incident occurred on Monday, June 8, when four coaches of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service derailed near Agbor in Delta State, causing panic among hundreds of passengers onboard. According to the Federal Ministry of Transportation, a total of 482 people — including 442 passengers and 40 crew members — were on the train at the…
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HOSPITAL MALNUTRITION AFFECTS UP TO 45% OF PATIENTS ON ADMISSION – WASPEN
The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) says between 30 per cent and 45 per cent of patients are malnourished on admission into tertiary health facilities. The Founder and President of WASPEN, Dr Teresa Pounds, said this at a virtual news conference on Monday, June1, announcing the society’s Fifth Annual Clinical Nutrition…
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OKABA CONGRATULATES GANAGANA, DEFENDS APC BOMADI/PATANI PRIMARY PROCESS
APC aspirant Preye Okaba has congratulated Basil Ganagana following the Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency primary election held on May 15 in Delta State. In a statement made available to NAN, Okaba described the primary as peaceful, transparent and credible, while rejecting reports suggesting that the process was compromised or did not hold. Okaba said he fully…
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PHONE DEALERS UNDER SIEGE: DELTA GOVT PROMISES CRACKDOWN ON ROBBERY GANGS
Once calm and business-friendly, Asaba is now rattled by bold attacks on phone dealers but the government says help is coming fast. The Delta State Government has vowed a swift, intelligence-led crackdown on rising armed robberies targeting phone and gadget dealers in Asaba. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the assurance while…
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TIMI TO BOMADI/PATANI: DROP PERSONAL LOYALTY, VOTE PERFORMANCE IN 2027
Abuja, April 30, 2026 — Dr Tonye Timi of the South/South Development Commission (SSDC) has advised stakeholders in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency to prioritise performance over personal loyalty ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja, Timi said true democracy thrives on accountability, not familiarity, stressing that representation must be judged by results, not tenure or…
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IGP CRACKS DOWN: OFFICERS TO BE DISMISSED, PROSECUTED OVER DELTA KILLING
The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the immediate dismissal and prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman and other officers involved in the killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. The directive, reportedly backed by senior police authorities including the Force leadership, follows investigations into the incident, which has sparked outrage and calls for justice.…
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NEW DELTA CP MOVES TO BOOST POLICE–MILITARY SYNERGY
The newly deployed Delta Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, has hit the ground running, calling for deeper collaboration between security agencies to tackle crime more effectively. During a strategic visit to the 63 Brigade Nigerian Army operating under Operation DELTA SAFE, Oyeniyi stressed that intelligence sharing and joint operations are critical—especially in the state’s riverine…
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OBOROVWORI CELEBRATES DELTA SPEAKER GUWOR AT 47
Delta’s governor rolls out warm tributes as the State Assembly Speaker marks a new age milestone. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Emomotimi Guwor on his 47th birthday, praising his leadership and impact on governance in Delta State. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor described Guwor—who also chairs the Conference…
