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Delta First Lady hosts wives of NASS members, calls for stronger women collaboration

Owen Akenzua 18 October 2025 0

Tobore Oborevwori, the wife of the Delta State Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Tobore Oborevwori, has urged women in leadership positions to work together in promoting national development, family values, and social inclusion. Deaconess Oborevwori made the call when

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Delta govt pledges social protection, targets vulnerable communities

Owen Akenzua 19 September 2025 0

The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to implementing social protection programmes that are insulated from political influence, with a clear mandate to directly impact the most vulnerable across communities. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, at a forum on social

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Delta govt bans bushy beards, artificial hair, fake nails in civil service

Owen Akenzua 13 September 2025 0

The Delta State Government, through the Head of Service, has announced a revised dress code for public servants. In a statement posted on the state’s official Facebook page on Thursday, the government banned several grooming styles and cosmetic accessories deemed inappropriate for the civil service. Confirming the Statement, Secretary to the State Government ( SSG). […]

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Five die, properties destroyed, as fracas over bisexual love affairs tears community apart

Guest Writer 29 August 2025 0

About 5 persons were said to have been killed, and properties worth millions of naira destroyed as the people of Ugboren Community in Sapele, Delta State, fought over the suspected shielding of a certain Mr Endurance Goodspeed Akibor, whom the people alleged to have defiled the land. The said, Endurance Goodspeed Akibor who came to […]

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Delta govt urges citizens participation in continuous voters registration exercise

Owen Akenzua 22 August 2025 0

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 […]

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DTSG Breaks 34-Year Record with Fastest Exam Results

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 July 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua The Delta State Government has released the 2025 cognitive/placement examination results as it set a new record beating the standards that has been held since its inception 34years ago. The Commissioner for Primary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, made this known in a statement in Asaba at the weekend According to the Commissioner, […]

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HoS promises fairness, transparency in loans disbursement to Delta civil servants

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 July 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua The Head of Service of Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji has charged all key players to do their due diligence in the consideration, approval and disbursement of Housing and Vehicle Loans to beneficiaries. She gave the charge while presenting cheques to some Civil Servants in her office at Asaba. While commending […]

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Delta Capital Development Agency commences flood control operation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 July 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua In a proactive move to mitigate flooding and ensure a cleaner, healthier environment, the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has commenced a comprehensive flood control operation across the capital territory. The exercise includes the desilting of drainage systems, clearing of overgrown grasses, and evacuation of resultant silts and

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DTSG engages investors on ease of doing business reforms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 July 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua In a bid to create an enabling environment for investments and businesses to thrive for a robust economy, the Delta State Government has assured it’s commitment to the actualization of the strategies and action plans on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms for both local and foreign investors. This was made known […]

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Delta govt open to constructive criticism – Aniagwu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to democratic ideals and openness to constructive criticism, describing such engagement as vital for growth and accountability. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, stated this while addressing journalists in Asaba, noting that the Oborevwori-led

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Police crack down on kidnappers, recover weapons, phones in Delta

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua In a major breakthrough against criminal syndicates in Delta State, operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested multiple suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, and “one-chance” operations, recovering firearms, ammunition, and stolen items in the process. The coordinated operations, carried out by the Commissioner of Police Special

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Delta Justice Ministry reiterates commitment to reduce sexual, gender-based violence

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 July 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua In a determined effort to combat Sexual and Gender -Based Violence, the Delta State Ministry of Justice has reiterated its commitment to apply necessary measures against Sexual Offences, Gender -Based Violence and the protection of Child’s Rights in the State. The Hon. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole SAN, gave this

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DTSG concludes ministerial safety officers’ workshop

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 June 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua The two-day workshop organized by the Delta State Directorate of Special Projects for Ministerial Safety Officers has been concluded in Asaba with comprehensive emergency response drills and renewed commitment to workplace safety. The workshop, which focused on enhancing the capacity of selected officers in securing Delta State’s multi-billion-naira state

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Justice Ministry holds seminar, educate public on importance of will making

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 June 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua The Delta State Ministry of Justice has hosted a seminar titled “The importance of making a will” which brought together different Ministries Agencies and Parastatals, (MDA’s), in the State Civil Service to demystify the process of making a will and highlighted its social and legal relevance. Declaring the seminar opened in Asaba, […]

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Delta govt unveils plan to revamp 150 primary health centres, boost healthcare

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 June 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua The Delta State Government says it has embark on a major initiative to improve healthcare delivery in the State, with the first phase of renovation of 150 Health Centres and two-bedroom units out of the 441 centres across the State. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme made the disclosure during a meeting […]

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Delta govt launches aggressive sickle cell disease prevention initiative

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 June 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua In a bold move to combat Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), the Delta State Government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to scale up awareness, prevention, and treatment of the condition. First Lady of Delta State and Founder of the ‘You Matter Charity Foundation’, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, while speaking at the 2025 World Sickle […]

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Delta govt resumes reclamation of lands taken over by land grabbers 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 June 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua Deltans and the public at large are hereby put on notice to the effect that the State Government is set to resume reclamation of government lands that have been illegally taken over by land grabbers across the state. According  to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government Dr. Kingsley […]

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Delta most peaceful state for oil, gas business in Nigeria –Gov’s Aide

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 June 2025 0

By Owen Akezua Delta State, under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has emerged as the most peaceful and investor-friendly environment for oil and gas operations in Nigeria. The Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, attributed the state’s stability and security to its growing appeal among

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Eid-el-Kabir: Delta Muslim pilgrims pray for Tinubu, Oborevwori, Okowa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 June 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua Muslim faithful from Delta State have joined others in the holy pilgrimage to Mecca for this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, to offer fervent prayers for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, seeking divine guidance and strength for their leadership. They called on Muslims across the globe to live a […]

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Delta govt approves N6.7bn UBEC counterpart Fund

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua The Delta State Executive Council, Thursday, approved series of multi-billion naira road construction and rehabilitation projects aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting economic activities across the state. The council also approved the release of N6.7 billion as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education