By Ñosa Àkeñzua As part of efforts towards the promotion of transparency, accountability through open, participatory of grassroots level for effective and efficient, functional Local Government systems in Delta State, a formidable Niger-Delta based Anti-corruption, good governance group and
By Nosa Àkeñzua Worried by the raising incidents of open sex trade including the use of illicit drugs among youths in Delta State, particularly in Asaba, Its environs, the Delta State House of Assembly ( DTHA) has sought the enforcement of relevant laws for the arrest, prosecution of Offenders. The lawmakers through a motion moved […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh has called on Deltans to be patient with the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration, saying that the governor was determined to develop all parts of the state. He said that with the Governor’s M.O.R.E Agenda, more attention would be given to […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen . Ighoyota Amori has accepted the judgement of National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba on Tuesday 12th September,2023, which sacked the candidate of the All Progressive Congress and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to
…says FG yet to approve state’s request to rehabilitate road By Nosa Àkeñzua The government of Delta State has assured that action is being taken to reverse the condition of the Agbor-Abraka-Eku Road which has been of major concern to commuters on that axis. The Executive Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on New Media, Mr […]
…receives more fund for appointment By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State House of Assembly, has passed an additional supplementary budget of N166.5 billion into law. The passage of the bill was sequel to the second reading of the bill. The Majority Leader, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, led the debate on the bill, said that the additional supplementary […]
Sex orkers lament low patronage Fraudsters swindle DELSU admission seekers By Nosa Àkeñzua The sale of pubic hair has become a thriving business among teenage girls in Delta State. The Sunday Times investigations have revealed that the girls involved in this trade are predominantly settlers from neighboring Anambra and Edo States who are desperate to […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua The Delta State government has given the contractor handling the construction work at the Lander Brothers Anchorage, Asaba, 48-hour ultimatum to state why the contract should not be terminated. The commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Darlington ijeh, gave the order in Asaba while addressing newsmen in his office. Ijeh stated that […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State government says it has commenced implementation of various palliatives lined up to ameliorate the suffering of its citizens, following the removal of petrol subsidy. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu in a statement yesterday said the Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori led government has commenced payment of N10,000 and […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has called on Africans to document their history for posterity. He made the call when officials of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House in Asaba. According to him, “we don’t want to lose […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State government on Thursday, said the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja did not overturn the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as speculated by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Ken Pela and his parry members. Reacting to a rumour making the rounds that the Appeal Court had declared Mr […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua The Delta State Executive Council has approved the sum of N10 billion as Social Investment to fund palliatives for Deltans. This was part of decisions reached at the maiden State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday at Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba. Briefing journalists at the end […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State Government, Wednesday, called on residents in low-land and flood-prone areas to relocate to higher planes in view of the impending flood, following the release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam into the Rivers Niger and Benue. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, gave the warning in a […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State government, Monday, urged the people of Akwukwu-Igbo community, headquarters of Oshimili North Local Government Area of the State to remain peaceful and law abiding. The State Director of Protocols, Chief Sunday Onoriode gave the advice while addressing indigenes of the community during a peaceful protest to Government House over alleged […]
…Speaker toresees brighter future for Deltans By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Deltans on the 32nd anniversary of the creation of the State. In a felicitation message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor thanked the people of the State for their patience, […]
…Sexual indecency booms …SS2 students impregnates own teacher By Nosa Àkeñzua A morally scary new ‘fad’ in some secondary schools in Delta State has left residents of the oil-rich South-South state shocked and in an uproar. Reports said not a few students and school operators are involved in the immorality of engaging in what a […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua Syndicates of job racketeers in Delta State have ripped off hundreds of unsuspecting employment seekers to the tune of an estimated eye-popping N765 million, leaving a trail of tears, anguish and sorrow among victims. Reliable sources told The Daily Times that not a few of the victims had committed suicide. Investigations revealed […]
By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of faithfulness, honesty and contentment in their contributions to nation-building. Oborevwori gave the charge on Friday at the funeral service for late businessman and renowned politician, Chief Charles Obule at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sapele.
By Nosa Àkeñzua The Delta State government has pledged continued commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth and strengthening financial management for sustainable development. The state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, gave the pledge when he received a courtesy visit, the 59th President and Chairman Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
By Nosa Àkeñzua The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme has said that the Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration have mapped out activities to ensure effective implementation of its human capital development programmes. Onyeme spoke on Monday, when members of the Ndokwa Youth Leaders Association, NYLA, paid him a courtesy visit at Government […]







