The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany C. Azinge, OON, SAN, has formally withdrawn from his role as Chairman of the Technical Committee driving the agitation for the creation of Anioma State. The decision, announced through a statement signed by his Personal Secretary, Ogbueshi Dr. (Engr.) Jude C. Mgbeze, takes immediate effect. According […]
By Nosa Àkenzua The need for the people of Asaba in Oshimili South local government area of Delta State to put a united political front , assert their dominance in the scheme of things has been brought to the fore. This was the crux of the deliberations at the meeting of the Asaba Political Forum […]
By Nosa Akenzua A 38-year-old indigene of Delta State, Samuel Erukoghene Okoro, has commenced a bicycle ride of 1,200 kilometres from Damaturu in Yobe State to Asaba to meet with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to appreciate him for his good works in the state. Okoro, a Chemistry graduate from Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, hails from […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua Under the aegis of the Asaba Political Forum ( APF),the political class in Asaba has tasked the newly Inaugurated legislators across all levels of government with quality representation as well as exemplary leadership. Asaba Political Forum in a statement signed by the Odogwu ( Warlord) of Asaba, Obi Nwanze Oduah however stressed […]
Tunde Opalana and Igho Akeregha, Abuja Southern Senators Forum (SSF) has fully endorsed all resolutions on burning national issues taken by their governors at a meeting in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday. The lawmakers aligned with the state executive’s position on call for convocation of a national conference, establishment of state police and banning open […]
Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Teenage prostitutes have taken over the gate of Shoprite, a popular shopping mall in Asaba, the Delta State capital, where they eke out a living especially during nightfall. Investigation revealed that these teenage girls were seen clad in skimpy dresses with cigarettes on their left hands waiting for sex hungry men to […]
The ‘Search for Common Ground’, a German Cooperation’s non-governmental organisation (NGO), has trained 170 journalists on conflict reporting to promote peace and development in the Niger Delta Region. The NGO’s Project Manager, Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region Office, Mr Cletus Ilugo, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the end of a two-Day […]
Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa on Sunday said that the Abraka Market in Asaba, before it was demolished, had been turned into a hideout for criminals to perpetrate heinous crimes, warning that the market will not be open for any business transaction. Okowa, who made this known through a press statement signed by his Chief […]
Two members of a vigilante group in Okpanam community, near Asaba have been shot dead by unidentified gunmen. A youth leader in Okpanam, Mr Cyril Nwokoro, who disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Asaba, said the incident happened on Wednesday night. READ ALSO: 80,000 new cases of COVID-19 reported daily – WHO “One of […]
Angry traders in Asaba, Delta state have moved into various streets in the areas despite the government’s lockdown order. Investigation revealed that at the weekend, the traders dared the security agents as they invaded Nnebisi Road and Ogbeogonogo Market in Asaba, with their goods on display on the walkways waiting for potential buyers. While most […]
A reckless truck driver suspected has crashed a Toyota Corolla car with registratuon number Abuja RSH- 772 BM along Maryam Babangida Way in Asaba, just by the Appeal Court complex junction in the early of Monday. The truck driver was said to have finished supplying blocks from the Appeal Court side of the road, crossed […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has lauded the efforts of Delta Government at containing the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director General of the NCDC, gave the commendation on Monday in Asaba, during a working visit to the state. He observed that Delta had so far […]
Fresh destruction of property, especially electricity poles and houses in Okpanam Community near Asaba, Delta state on Thursday unsettled residents of the area. With the coming of the rains, Delta state including some other states in the south-south region, have been facing difficulties following the heavy rainfall and the havoc it wreaks whenever it rains. […]
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state on Thursday said the Centre for Communicable Diseases and Research built by the state government at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, was ready for use. The governor disclosed this while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting the facility. He said that all facilities required to make the centre receive […]
Fresh crisis may have hit the Burutu chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State following the alleged breach of existing agreement by the party stakeholders in the area. While the party in the area might be in disarray if urgent steps are not taken to pacify the aggrieved members, a chieftain of […]
Nollywood star, Jide-Kene Achufusi aka Swanky JKA has called on stakeholders to respect ‘Asaba’ Nollywood films better. The term, ‘Asaba’ films, refers to Nollywood movies produced from the South Eastern part of the country and mostly from Asaba and Enugu. READ ALSO: 81 year-old Alaafin of Oyo, welcomes son with youngest wife by Esther Reporter […]
Residents of Asaba, the Delta State capital, have expressed worries over the rising ritual killings in the area and called on the Police to rise up to its responsibilities in checkmating the situation. The respondents while giving their backings to the Asaba Vigilante members, on Wednesday, said that in the last few weeks, Asaba metropolis […]
President of the Appeal Court, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa on Monday inaugurated the 17th division of the court in Asaba. Bukalchuwa at the ceremony said the branch would help address the existing traffic and congestion in the court as well as reduce the attending costs of accessing justice by litigants across the country. She said the […]
A ghastly auto crash which occurred along Asaba- Benin Expressway around Issele Azagba/Akwukwu Igbo on Tuesday night has claimed the life a driver, his conductor, four – year old boy, and five others, while four others who survived are currently being admitted at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State. It was gathered that […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad has refuted reports that he directed the transfer of an election petition being heard by the tribunal in Delta state. He issued the disclaimer through a statement by the Supreme Court Director, Press and Information, Dr. Akande Festus. The chief justice said that there was never a […]