Delta

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 […]

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 […]

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 stakeholders […]

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 […]

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 Commission (UBEC) grant for educational […]

By Owen Akenzua Eugene Azuka Uzum has condemned the alleged attack on residents and youths in Abraka in Delta State, who were peacefully protesting against rampant cases of kidnapping in the university town and its environs. Uzum, a lawyer, policy analyst, politician and youth advocate, stated this against the unsavoury reports of the excessive use […]

By Owen Akenzua The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered a full-scale investigation into a viral video showing an alleged act of misconduct by police officers attached to the Ebrumede Division in Warri. The video, currently circulating across multiple social media platforms, features a man who identified himself as “DJ […]

By Owen Akenzua In a bid to promote safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has handed over 3,500 life jackets to the Delta State Directorate of Transport as part of an ongoing national campaign to reduce boat mishaps and promote a culture of safety on the waterways. The […]

By Owen Akenzua Chairman of the Delta State IRS, Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata has revealed that the Service is open to collaborate with the Nigerian Air Force to ensure effective enforcement and compliance drive amongst tax defaulters. The Revenue boss made this declaration, Monday, in his Office in Warri, when the Commander, 214 FORWARD OPERATING BASE […]

By Owen Akenzua The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has called on well-to-do Deltans to invest in the state. He made the call on Sunday while inaugurating Decency Hotel and Suites, Kwale in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State. He emphasized that Deltans should not leave investments in the […]

By Owen Akenzua Deltans and residents alike irrespective of religious persuasions have been called on to live in peace with each other, failing which their desired development will be a mirage . The State Chairman, Delta State Council for Islamic Affairs,(DSCIA), Alhaji Ibrahim Nwadu made the call during a courtesy visit to Obi Mohammed Nduka […]

By Owen Akenzua In a bold move to reposition Delta State Public Service for enhanced efficiency and productivity, the Head of Service, Dr (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji has promised to encourage Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) to organize in-house capacity building programmes while providing online training programmes for public servants. The Head of Service made the […]

By Owen Akenzua The Member representing Ndokwa ethnic nationality on the governing Board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, recently inspected the ongoing Umuosimili Ossissa – Umueze Ossissa road project. Expressing satisfaction with the work progress, Dr. Olisa commended the contractor for adhering to the Commission’s Bill of Engineering Measurements and Evaluation […]

By Owen Akenzua In a bid to ensure proper waste management across the State, Delta State Waste Management Board on Thursday 22nd May 2025, embarked on a routine maintenance work at the approved government dump site along Ibusa road, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state. The maintenance work which commenced was carried out […]

By Owen Akenzua The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor of Delta State Mr Ossai Ovie Success has said that the Delta State Government has a law that strictly forbids the collection of development levies or fees from construction sites. According to Ossai, The legislation was enacted in 2018 during Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s […]

By Owen Akenzua The Delta State government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services and Girl-Child Development has successfully trained over four thousand young female business owners from poor and vulnerable households across the 25 Local government Areas within the space of 6 months. The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services and […]

By Owen Akenzua The Delta State Police Command has recorded major successes in its fight against kidnapping and other criminal activities, with the arrest of several suspects, recovery of weapons, ransom money, and the rescue of a stolen baby. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, during a press briefing held […]