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Governors, Anosike, others mourn Okowa’s father

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2021 0

Governors and The Daily of Times publisher, Fidelis Anosike, are among eminent Nigerians who have commiserated with Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over the demise of his father. In a statement, Mr. Anosike described the passing away of Okowa’s father as shocking. His words: “I

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Four feared dead in Delta cult clashes

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2021 0

Four persons were reportedly shot dead in suspected cult clashes in two communities in Delta state on Wednesday evening. The Nation learnt one of the deceased persons was shot in Ekurede Itsekiri community while the other three were gunned down in Egbokodo, near Ubeji, both in Warri South council area of the state. One of […]

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Delta deposits N3m for treatment of Agbor gas explosion victims

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2021 0

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba As part of efforts to assist victims of the gas explosion which occurred on Friday in Agbor, the Delta State government has deposited the sum of three million naira for the continuation of their treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State. The Delta State Commissioner for Health, […]

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Delta okays full establishment of Kwale Industrial Park, holds 25% equity

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2021 0

Delta State Government has approved the full establishment of the Kwale Industrial Park, Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, told newsmen in Asaba on Friday. He said this was part of the decisions reached at the first state executive council meeting which held on Friday in the state capital. He said that the park was […]

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‘Okowa’s performance will assure PDP emerges victorious in March 6 LG poll’

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2021 0

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba The excellent performance of Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, across the 25 local government areas of the state will give the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) victory in the March 6 local government elections in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, stated this on a live […]

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All you need to know about Abel Egbarin

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2020 0

The man, Abel Egbarin is a native of Agbor Local Government of Delta State; tall, physically-built and well-endowed in all manners. Born November 8 1972, he grew up with his dearest mom and dad in Sagamu, Ogun State of South West region of Nigeria. He has an endearing personality, within and without, even as he […]

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Delta state government reiterates commitment to the wellbeing of girl child

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2020 0

The Delta State Government says it would continue to give to attention to girl child empowerment in the State, Daily Times gathered. The Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG) Mr Chiedu Ebie stated this when he played host to the 43rd Miss Nigeria in his office in Asaba. The SSG said because of the […]

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Tertiary institutions to reopen between now and Oct 2 — Delta govt

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2020 0

The Delta Government says tertiary institutions in the state are free to reopen between now and October 2, depending on the school’s arrangements to ensure safety of their students. READ ALSO: FG gives update on reopening of schools The Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, made the clarification on Thursday in Asaba, while briefing […]

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Building collapses in Delta State after thunderstorm

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2020 0

A storey-building has collapsed in Delta State after a huge thunderstorm struck on Saturday, September 12. Daily Times gathered that one person died while four others were injured. The building located behind Police Officer Mess, in Okwe, Oshimili South area of the state collapsed on Saturday evening. According to the Punch, the building was under […]

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Fake Army Major arrested in Delta State (Photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2020 0

Fabian Ojumah, a 44 years old man from Abbi in Ndokwa-West Local Government Area of Delta State has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command. Operatives of the Safer Highways patrol team of the Delta State Police Command arrested Ojumah for posing to be a fake Army Major and was also involved in the […]

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Ijaws demand right of first refusal in marginal fields bids

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2020 0

Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State has urged the Federal Government to give the Ijaw the right of first refusal in marginal oil fields located in the area. Spokesman of Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs, Godspower Gbenekama, made the call on Sunday at a news conference held at Oporoza, the administrative […]

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Delta CJ decries rising divorce rates, social vices

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2020 0

Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshal Umuokoro at the weekend decried the high rate of divorce petitions, blaming the upsurge of social vices on broken homes. A statement by the spokesman of the Delta State High Court, Mr. Timothy Agbaragu, quoted Umuokoro as saying that the rising divorce rate was contributing to congestion in […]

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Delta SSG, information commissioner test positive for COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2020 0

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Delta state, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, and the state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, have tested positive for COVID-19. Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, made this known in a statement in Asaba on Sunday. Ifeajika said both officials showed mild symptoms of […]

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Mother beats her 7-year-old child to death in Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2020 0

A 7-year-old boy has reportedly been beaten to death by his mother in Agbarha community, Warri South council area of Delta State. The boy died on Monday night after being flogged by his mother till he collapsed. An eyewitness said; “The mother punished the boy by asking him to ‘ride a bike’ (sit in the […]

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Delta to enforce ban on tricycles plying highways

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2020 0

Delta State Government is set to begin enforcement of the ban on tricycles popularly known as Keke NAPEP from plying federal highways. This was made known on Monday at the Government House Annexe Warri during a meeting with the State Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Mr. Sylvester Oromoni and the Keke Union Executive in warri and […]

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Delta traditional rulers seek stiffer punishment for rapists

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2020 0

The Delta state Council of Traditional Rulers has called on government at all levels to apply stiffer penalty for perpetrators of rape and other gender -based violence. Chairman of the council, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor (11) made this known in a communique at the end of the council’s quarterly meeting in Asaba on Saturday. ”The council […]

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Okowa congratulates NMA’s president, Innocent Ujah

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2020 0

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Prof. Innocent Ujah on his election as President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). Ujah, a professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, was the immediate past director-general of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos. Ujah was elected at the association’s annual general conference

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Okowa mourns ex-NNPC GMD, Maikanti Baru

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2020 0

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of the immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru. Baru died on Friday, at 60, after a brief illness. He hailed from Jama’are in Bauchi State. He was appointed 18th group managing director of NNPC […]

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Gunmen abduct 4 persons in Delta, shoot 2 others

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2020 0

There was pandemonium on Friday in Boji Boji Owa metropolis of Agbor in Delta state following the alleged abduction of four persons by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. It was gathered that two other persons were shot by the same gunmen, but however, survived the attack with minor injuries. Sources said that Boji Boji […]

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Okowa marks 5 years in office, says God will revive economy

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2020 0

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday, expressed optimism that as the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, God would take away the challenge and revive the state and the nation’s economy. He stated this at an inter-denominational Thanksgiving service to mark the first anniversary of his second term in office at the Government […]