Tag: Delta
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Asaba Waterfront City ‘ll revolutionise tourism, urban renewal – Delta govt
Delta State Government, yesterday, said the move to develop the Asaba Waterfront was geared towards effective urban renewal and boosting the tourism potentials of the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this shortly after a meeting with representatives of the host communities of the Asaba Waterfront Development project and…
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Delta Assembly recalls suspended lawmaker
The Delta House of Assembly on Thursday in Asaba recalled its member, Mr Matthew Omonade (APC-Ughelli North I), after 29 days of suspension. The recall was announced during plenary by the Speaker, Mr Dennis Guwor, following an adoption of
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Delta: Scores of Riverine children benefit from Olu of Warri’s Scholarship programme
To advance access to educational opportunities for children in underserved communities within the Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri, and Olori Atuwatse III’s Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), have partnered with Valley Stream British Academy (VAB), Sapele, to provide 27 children of primary and secondary school enrollment age with 3-6-year scholarships.
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Delta enjoying peace, progress in hard times – Oborevwori
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta says the state has enjoyed peace and progress in hard times within the first year of his administration without borrowing money. Oborevwori stated this on Sunday at the 1st Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of the 8th Delta House of Assembly.
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Delta 8th assembly passes 9 bills within 1st session
The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Mr Dennis Guwor, has presented the eighth assembly’s first-anniversary scorecard, saying it passed nine bills. The speaker disclosed this in Asaba on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on the activities of the assembly within the last year.
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Strike: Workers in Delta comply with directive
Civil servants in Delta, on Monday, complied with the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to begin an indefinite strike. The labour unions had handed down the order over the Federal Government’s failure
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Police recovers weapons including AK-49 riffles in Delta
The Police Command in Delta says it recovered weapons from suspected kidnappers in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Spokesman of the command, SP Bright Edafe told newsmen on Friday in Warri, that the police had launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects.
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Oborevwori clears Okowa of interference allegations
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta says Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, the immediate past governor of the state, has never interfered in his decisions and choices since he assumed office. Oborevwori stated this while reacting to speculations that the former governor was influencing his decisions.
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Police arrest foreigner, 2 others over alleged kidnapping in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has arrested three kidnap suspects including a foreigner over kidnapping incidents in the state. The command`s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe told newsmen on Thursday in Warri that the suspects were arrested on Saturday
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Delta amongst states with most arable land in Nigeria – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said the state was among states in the country with most arable lands for sustainable agriculture and food security in the country. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on courtesy call, officials of the African Development Bank, AfDB and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture led by the…