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Delta Council Polls: Latimore hosts Ethiope East campaign council media team in Kokori

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 June 2024 0

By Nosa Akenzua Chairman of Media and Publicity Directorate, Ethiope East Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has commended the efforts of members of the team, and urged them to keep the tempo of intense publicity from now till election day in

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Delta Gov’t ban on scavengers in force – Bureau Chief

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 June 2024 0

…Says Ministry of Environment didn’t grant permit, special uniforms to imposters By Nosa Akenzua Activities of ‘iron Condemn’ scavengers remained banned in all twenty five local government areas of Delta State, and offenders shall be apprehended and prosecuted to serve as deterrent to deviants and those contemplating breaking laws and regulations. Chief

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Delta Govt tackles “unprintable” adverts patriotism, allure, says It’s perfidious pertinence

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 June 2024 0

By Nosa Akenzua The Delta State government on has described as perfidious pertinence a paid adverts recently published in one of the national newspapers against Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’. In a statement issued and signed the state Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, a copy made available to journalists yesterday in Asaba said that the […]

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Delta Attorney-General reiterates commitment to advancement of rule of law

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2024 0

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe The Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, has reaffirmed the unwavering dedication of the State Ministry of Justice to supporting initiatives that promote the rule of law within legal boundaries. During a courtesy visit by the Chairman and members of the Delta State House of Assembly Committee […]

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Delta APC: group calls on Festus Keyamo to assume state leadership role

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 May 2024 0

By Nosa Akenzua In an effort to boost All Progressive Congress’ (APC) cohesion and consolidate influence at the state level, a prominent political pressure group known as Delta Youths in Politics has called on the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Hon. Festus Keyamo Esq., as the only member of the Federal Executive […]

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Delta council polls: 8 commissioners, other Oborevwori’s aides reportedly resign

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2024 0

By Nosa Akenzua The July 13 council polls in Delta State has started consuming politicians as no fewer than eight commissioners have allegedly resigned arising from their interest in the polls. According to our source,their resignation is sequel to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s alleged marching order. The governor reportedly told commissioners and political office

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LG elections: Commissioner resigns to pave way for brother’s chairmanship aspiration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 May 2024 0

By Nosa Akenzua Following pressure arising from which clan should produce the next chairmanship candidate in Aniocha South local government area of Delta State, the Delta State Commissioner for Education (Technical) and former member of the House of Representatives (Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency), Hon. (Pastor) Joan Onyemaechi has resigned her appointment. In a

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Community Leaders,Youths Flee After Murder of 16 Military Personnel, As Manhunt For Perpetrators, Others Begins

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2024 0

Barely a month after the gruesome murder of 16 military personnel by unidentified youths in Ughelli-South local area of Delta State, confirmed reports revealed that residents including community leaders and youths have all fled from their residential homes in the wake of an offensive military onslaught in direct response to the gruesome murder of its […]

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Delta Govt resolves Heritage, OML 30 landlords’ feud

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 April 2024 0

By Nosa Àkenzua The Delta State Government has resolved the brewing crisis between Heritage Energy Limited, operators of the Oil Mineral Licence OML 30 and landlords over rents and expired leases. The State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Chief Vincent Oyibode, who resolved the dispute during a meeting with the parties in his office in […]

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Easter Celebration: Senator Dafinone calls for peace, sober reflection as a nation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 April 2024 0

By Nosa Àkenzua The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, has called for peace and prayers for the victims of Okuama crisis, particularly the families of the dead 17 officers and men of the Nigerian Army and other civilians including women and children, as the nation marks this […]

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Wanted Delta monarch denies involvement in killing of soldiers, surrenders

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 March 2024 0

By Nosa Àkenzua Following his declaration by the Defence Headquarters as one of the eight wanted persons in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers at Okuoma, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, has denied any involvements in the gruesome […]

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Army takes custody of arrested Delta monarch

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2024 0

The Delta State Police Command has handed over the arrested traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Clement Ikolo Oghenerukevwe, to the Nigerian military. The Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, made this known in a chat with reporters on Friday morning. […]

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Delta civil servants urged to deliver on Oborevwori’s policies, programmes

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 March 2024 0

By Nosa Àkenzua The Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, has charged Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries and civil servants to work assiduously to deliver on the policies and programmes of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration as encapsulated in the More Agenda. Rt. Hon. Solomon gave the charge during the […]

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Delta, 3 states seek takeover Of BEDC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 March 2024 0

By Nosa Àkenzua The state governments of Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti collectively referred to as BEDC franchise states, have taken steps to take over the Benin Electricity Distribution Company ( BEDC) by March 31, 2024. While Asaba communities described BEDC as a total failure, its residents regretted the poor services of the company in […]

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Delta To Harmonize Tax Laws Says Onyeme

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2024 0

By Nosa Àkenzua To overcome challenges associated with multiple taxation, Delta State government has commenced the process of harmonizing its tax laws, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has said. Onyeme who is the Deputy Governor of the state, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Asaba when members of the National Association of Micro Finance Banks,(NAMB), Delta […]

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N/ Delta ministry parley House Committee for streamlined responsibility structure

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2024 0

By Nosa Àkenzua The Ministry of Niger Delta Development, led by Engr. Abubakar Momoh, recently held a crucial interactive session with the House Committee on Niger Delta, headed by Hon. Dibiagwu Eugene The meeting, a landmark event, marked the inaugural interaction between the ministry and the committee of the 10th Assembly. The primary objective was […]

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Okada Riders’ Protest: Delta warns against breach of public peace

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2024 0

By Nosa Àkenzua Delta State government, Tuesday, warned that it would deal decisively with anyone found breaching the existing peace in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the warning in Asaba while addressing journalists after visiting a wounded victim of violent protests orchestrated by Okada riders. Flanked by State […]

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Killing of 16 soldiers: Fear of reprisal grips Delta community as Tinubu fumes

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 March 2024 0

By Andrew Orolua, Ukpono Ukpong Fear of possible reprisal has gripped residents of Okuama in Ughelli South local government area and Okolaba in Bomadi local government area of Delta State. No fewer than 16 Army officers and soldiers were on Thury killed in an ambush by youths in Okuama and their corpses dumped in river […]

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Delta South senator condemns murder of 16 soldiers, calls for investigation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 March 2024 0

By Nosa Àkenzua The Senator representing Delta South senatorial district, Joel Onawakpo – Thomas has condemned in its entirety the killing of 16 soldiers on peaceful mission in Okuama community located in Ughelli South Local Government Area. He commended the Nigerian Military for ordering an immediate investigation into the incident. Senator Joel-Onowakpo reacting to

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Tension in Delta community over killing of 16 soldiers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 March 2024 0

..Indigenes flee as CDS orders arrest of culprits BY ANDREW OROLUA It is rat race presently in Okuoma and Okoloba communities of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, following the killing of 16 soldiers, comprising the Commanding Officer of a battalion, two Majors, one Captain and 12 soldiers, which happened on Thursday, March 14, […]