Tag: Delta
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Delta: Police nab woman allegedly trading in AK-47 bullets
Police in Delta have arrested a lady over her alleged involvement in the sale of AK-47 bullets. Police spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe told newsmen on Sunday in Warri, Delta that the 34-year-old suspect
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Okowa presents N71bn 2023 supplementary budget for Delta
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Tuesday presented N71 billion 2023 supplementary budget to the State House of Assembly for approval. The is contained in a letter read during plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Christopher Ochor in Asaba.
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Six years as Speaker: Oborevwori thanks God, colleagues
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed gratitude to God for his six-year stewardship of the House. He thanked God for His “goodness, faithfulness, and sustaining grace” and eulogised his colleagues for their
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‘His reign speaks volume’ – Olu of Warri mourns Ohworode of Olomu at 106
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 111 has commiserated with the people of Olomu Kingdom over the passage of Ovie Richard Layeguen Ogbon, Ogoni-Oghoro 1, the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom at 106. The Ogiame’s official condolence message was delivered on Wednesday to the Olomu people by three of his palace chiefs: Solomon Areyenka, Gabriel Awala,…
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APC denies suspending DSP Omo-Agege
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied suspending the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege from the party. This is contained in a statement by the Delta APC Executive Committee signed by Elder Omeni Sobotie, the state chairman of the party, and Mr Peter Akarogbe, the secretary in Warri.
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PDP trying to cover its tracks after rigging Delta guber poll – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is trying to cover its tracks after rigging the March 18 Delta governorship election. Dr. Timi Tonye, the Deputy Director, Media and Publicity, Delta APC campaign organisation,
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APC petitions INEC over Delta guber poll
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the outcome of the March 18 governorship election in Delta. The petition was signed by Mr Godwin Anaughe, the state APC Director, Election, and Strategy on Saturday in Asaba. Anaughe said that the collation of the results was not in line…
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Oborevwori reacts to victory as Delta governor-elect
Chief Sheriff Oborevwori has dedicated his victory at Saturday’s governorship election to God, while commending the Delta people for their immense support. Oborevwori, who celebrated his victory at the Government House Chapel on Monday with Thanksgiving to God, said all powers belongs to God.
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Delta Guber: James Ibori loses ward to Sheriff Oborevwori
Despite the open support by the former governor of Delta, Chief James Ibori, for APC, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the guber candidate of PDP still defeated him in his backward polling 7065 against the APC’s 6758. So far the results announced by INEC the PDP is coasting to victory as it leads in 12 LGAs against…
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Delta: PDP in strong early lead in Delta despite thuggery, violence
The PDP in Delta state is in strong early lead in Delta Central, North, and South despite massive rigging in Ethiope West and APC candidate’s axis. This is just as a Reps-elect in Ethiope West and INEC official were caught snatching ballot papers with the aid of security operatives.