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Oborevwori mourns ex-minister Gbagi

Robert Imoh — Sun, 05 May 2024 15:10:17 +0000

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has expressed his heart-felt condolences to the family of former Minister of Education (State), Chief Kenneth Gbagi, who died on May 4. The governor’s condolence is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. He recalled that Gbagi was a senior lawyer, businessman, governorship […]

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Delta Govt committed to continuity, sustainable development –Oborevwori

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:08:38 +0000

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has said that his administration would ensure completion of all ongoing projects and also initiate new ones for the sustainable development of the state. The governor stated this on Friday while inspecting the construction of storm drainage channel from Owa-Alero and its environs through Owa-Alizomor and Owa-Ofie to link Iyi-Amah […]

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2024 budget: Delta govt. earmarks N150bn for Works sector

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:57:26 +0000

The Delta Government says it is earmarking the sum of N150 billion for its Works sector in the 2024 fiscal year. The State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, announced this in Asaba on Wednesday while presenting the 2024 budget to the State House of Assembly. According to him, the sum of N150 billion has been earmarked for […]

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Oborevwori felicitates Uduaghan at 69

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:44:44 +0000

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has congratulated the former governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he clocks 69 on Sunday. Oborevwori’s felicitation is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. He expressed profound appreciation to the former governor for graciously supporting his (Oborevwori) emergence […]

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Recruitment : Nigerian Army deploys team to Delta for sensitization

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:04:09 +0000

The Nigeria Army has deployed a team of personnel to Delta to sensitize the people ahead of its 86 Regular Recruitment. The Commander, 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Asaba, Brig.- Gen. Sanusi Aliyu disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Asaba. He said that the army team was in Delta to talk to the people […]

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Petrol tanker explosion claims 5 lives in Delta – PPRO

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:55:28 +0000

The Police Command in Delta says five persons lost their lives in a petrol tanker explosion in the state, police sources said. The spokesman of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Warri, saying the incident occurred on 1 October at Ugbenu in Ethiope West Local Government Area (LGA) of […]

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Obaseki commiserates with families of victims of Koko junction tanker explosion

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:31:33 +0000

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, has commiserated with the families of the victims of the Sunday petrol tanker explosion at Koko Junction, in Delta. The governor, in a statement on Monday in Benin, expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident, noting that the loss of lives was regrettable. He said, “We are saddened by the news […]

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Delta APC commends Tinubu over palliatives, appointments

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:38:50 +0000

Leaders and Elders Forum of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Delta have commended President Bola Tinubu over subsidy removal palliatives to the state and Nigeria at large. This is contained in a communique jointly signed by the forum’s Chairman, Chief Godwin Ogbetuo, and others at the end of its meeting on Friday in Asaba. […]

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Commissioner pledges effective service delivery in Delta

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:45:39 +0000

Mr Amino Imasua, a newly inaugurated Electoral Commissioner of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission(DSIEC), has pledged to work with other Commissioners to ensure credible service delivery. Imasua made the pledge on Friday in Agbor during a reception organised in his honor by Omumu Community, in Ika South Local Government Area of the state. He […]

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FG reassures its commitment to increased investment in sports dev.

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:23:35 +0000

The federal government on Sunday reassured its commitment to increased investment in sports development. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh, gave the assurance during a news conference at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta. He said President Bola Tinubu took the right decision in creating a separate ministry for sports development […]

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Oborevwori assigns portfolios to commissioners, none for information, justice

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:43:37 +0000

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has assigned portfolios to newly sworn-in Commissioners with none for the ministries of information and justice in the state. The governor’s approval for assignment of portfolios is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, on Tuesday few hours after the commissioners were […]

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Video: Seplat Energy Majestic rig capsizes in Delta, one dead, three missing

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:46:28 +0000

Seplat Energy Depthwise swamp drilling rig, ‘Majestic’, in-transit to its planned drilling location at Ovhor, Delta State, capsized on Tuesday. Ninety-two of the 96-member crew are accounted for and safe. One fatality occurred during the incident, while three other rig personnel are still missing. Watch video below ;

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IGR: Oborevwori urges board to expand tax net

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:33:52 +0000

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Friday urged the State Board of Internal Revenue Service(DBIRS) to expand the its tax net to cover more businesses in the informal sector. The governor gave the charge while inaugurating the Chairman and Executive Directors of DBIRS in Asaba. He said that the immediate past board raked in N58.56 billion, from January to […]

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Oborevwori condemns killing of a 2-yr-old by NDLEA Officials in Delta

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 15:49:01 +0000

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Saturday condemned the killing of a two-year-old boy, Ivan Omorhiakogbe, allegedly shot by operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The governor’s reaction is contained in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, to the family of the deceased Ivan Omorhiakogbe in Asaba. According […]

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NDLEA investigates shooting incident in Delta

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:53:22 +0000

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is investigating the shooting incident during raid on a drug joint at Okpanam area of Asaba in Delta. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy (NDLEA) Mr Femi Babafemi on Saturday in Abuja. Babafemi said that a stray bullet from the […]

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