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Gov. Oborevwori attributes victory to God, marks 60th birthday

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:27:19 +0000

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Monday attributed his emergence as governor of the state to God. The governor stated this at a reception after his inauguration’s thanksgiving and 60th birthday anniversary service at the Living Faith Church, in Asaba. He said it was God’s favor that brought him thus far, as he never thought […]

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Man kills daughter-in-law, self in Delta

Chidi Roberts — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 18:00:23 +0000

The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Mr Mohammad Mustafa, has confirmed the killing of a woman by her father in-law, Mr Adesco, who also killed himself in Erovie quarters in Ozoro, Delta State. Mustafa said that the command had begun investigation into the incident to unravel its cause. “We have since begun investigation into […]

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Accidents: AIB releases preliminary reports on Delta, Dana, Nest Oil jets

Femi Adewale — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 19:58:57 +0000

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) on Tuesday released preliminary report on the accident involving Delta Airbus A330-223 aircraft which occurred on February 13 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The bureau also released its preliminary reports on the Dana Air MD-83 aircraft which overran the runway at the Port Harcourt International Airport on February […]

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NCAA to investigate Delta plane emergency landing at Lagos airport

Femi Adewale — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:40:41 +0000

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday said it would investigate the emergency landing by an Atlanta-bound Delta Air Lines flight at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Mr Sam Adurogboye, disclosed this in Lagos. Adurogboye said that NCAA had been notified of the incident, stressing that it […]

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Delta Assembly dissolves State Electoral Commission

Chidi Roberts — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 22:32:44 +0000

The Board of Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) has been dissolved by the State House of Assembly. The dissolution of the board followed a motion by the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Mr Tim Owhefere, during the plenary on Thursday in Asaba. Moving the motion, Owhefere noted that the dissolution of the board was […]

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‘Stop distracting Kachikwu, he’s not ambitious to be Delta governor’

Chidi Roberts — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 22:36:56 +0000

A socio-political movement, The Conscience of the Niger (TCN), has warned those it said are trying hard to discredit the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, by insinuating that he is interested in Delta State governorship seat in 2019 to desist before they incur the wrath of God and man. The group, […]

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Delta Speaker, Majority Leader impeached

Chidi Roberts — Thu, 11 May 2017 12:35:14 +0000

Speaker of Delta House of Assembly, Chief Monday Igbuya, was on Thursday, impeached. His removal at plenary presided by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Friday Asanebi, was predicated on allegations of incompetence, highhandedness and unacceptable leadership style by the lawmakers. Igbuya, who represents Sapele constituency, was replaced by Mr Sheriff Oborevwori, of Okpe constituency, who was […]

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PDP crisis deepens as Sheriff’s faction suspends Delta Deputy Speaker, three others

Freedom Reporter — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:50:14 +0000

By Kokoroyo Martins, Asaba The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is already affecting its Delta State chapter. The Senator Ali Modu Sheriff faction in the state has suspended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Osanebi, for violating the constitution of the party. Osanebi was suspended alongside three other […]

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Robbers strike in Delta Govt House, kill driver

Chidi Roberts — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:05:01 +0000

Suspected armed robbers stormed Delta State Government House Annexe, Warri and killed one person on Thursday. Chief Press Secretary to the Delta Government, Mr Charles Aniagwu, confirmed the incident when reached for comment. “It was actually a group of armed robbers who were chasing a driver from the Government House Annex that went to the […]

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Tragedy in Delta as soldier kills bride’s mother

Chidi Roberts — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 20:43:17 +0000

Tragedy struck on Saturday morning as a mother of a bride was shot dead by a soldier at the Ekpan Junction, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased was on her way to the wedding ceremony of her daughter when the incident occurred. The first son of the deceased, Alero, said a keke […]

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Shocker! 38 dead principals, 15 retired teachers still on Delta payroll

Chidi Roberts — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 22:13:20 +0000

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Friday said that 38 dead principals of schools and 15 retired teachers were still being paid as substantive members of staff by the state government. The governor made the revelation in Asaba at an interactive session with principals of schools in the state. He chided the principals of […]

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Police issue security alert on a bus robbery syndicate

Chidi Roberts — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:21:19 +0000

Delta State Police Command has issued a security alert on the activities of a criminal syndicate led by a lady and a man on crutches. The Command spokesperson, DSP Celestina Kalu, said in a statement Tuesday in Asaba that the syndicate specialised in robbing commuter buses on the highways. The statement said that police investigation […]

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Misconduct: Divisional Police Officers in Delta redeployed

Roland Edwards — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:33:59 +0000

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has redeployed all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in Delta State Command over professional misconduct. The Force Public Relations Officer, Acting Commissioner of Police, ACP Olabisi Kolawole, disclosed this at a news conference to mark 100 days of establishment of the Compliant Response Unit (CRU) on Monday in Abuja. “Several officers […]

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Okowa is better than me, Pinnick tells Deltans

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:45:20 +0000

The immediate past executive chairman of Delta State Sports Commission and President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has hailed his replacement, Chief Tony Okowa, as a right peg in a round hole and an assurance that Delta sports will remain in the upward swing. Commending the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on […]

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Delta: Okowa thanks God, urges Ugboru, O’tega to embrace peace

Chidi Roberts — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 20:10:31 +0000

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Thursday expressed gratitude to God for giving him victory at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The governor, who marked the victory at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, few hours after the court ruling, called on Chief Great Ogboru and Chief Emerho O’tega, his opponents, to sheath their […]

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