The Delta State Government has appealed to citizens who have attained the age of 18 years and above to make themselves available for the In-Person voters registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, scheduled to commence on Monday 25th August 2025, across Nigeria, and in Delta State. The appeal was contained in a […]
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state has approved the release of N10 billion for the payment of outstanding pension arrears owed retirees in the state. Oborevwori announced the approval on Tuesday during a meeting with the Pension Board, led by Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, chairman of the Bureau of State Pensions, and Anthony Ozu Osanekwu, state chairman […]
Olorogun Jaro Egbo, chairman of Ughelli North local government area in Delta state, has declared an all-out war on illicit drug sales, child prostitution and the abandonment of public healthcare centres. Egbo issued the warning during a security summit with representatives from the seven kingdoms in the council area: Ughelli, Agbarha-Otor, Ogor, Agbarho, Orogun, Evwreni […]
The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has embarked on a guided tour of key tourist attractions in Asaba, Delta State, as part of renewed efforts to harness the city’s tourism potential. The tour, which took place on Monday, covered major sites including the Film Village Studio, Administrative Building and Amphitheatre, Hostel, […]
By Owen Akenzua The Director of Orhomurokpe Cultural Group, Prince Ogheneororo Numa, has decried the dwindling support for Okpe musicians, warning that the people’s rich musical heritage risks extinction if nothing urgent is done to revive interest and patronage. Speaking with newsmen in Sapele at the weekend, Numa, a celebrated Okpe musician and cultural promoter, […]
The Delta State Government has released the results of the 2025 Cognitive/Placement Examination, recording its best-ever performance since the exam began 34 years ago. A cognitive/placement examination is a test designed to assess a pupil’s reasoning ability and academic readiness for the next level of education. In Nigeria, it is commonly referred to as the […]
By Owen Akenzua Eugene Azuka Uzum has commended the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as the commission marks 25 years existence in Nigeria. Uzum, a lawyer and policy analyst, stated this in commemoration of the silver jubilee of the interventionist commission in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Uzum maintained that […]