Soldiers from the Nigerian Army 3 Battalion in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, in the early hours Friday arrested the South-South Bureau Chief of Galaxy Television, Mr Dele Fasan, for taking video clips at the scene of a planned protest against the economic hardship in the country. He was arrested in the […]
Police arrest 54 years old woman with 175 live cartridges in Delta
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwinda Olufemi has said operatives of the Eagle-Net’s Special Squad have arrested a fifty-four-year-old woman, Efe David with one hundred and seventy-five, 175 live cartridges. The Police boss disclosed this during a press briefing at Asaba. He said the suspect, an indigene of Oria-Abraka Community in Ethiope-East Local […]
Boundary disputes: We are witnessing provocation from Ondo, Edo states – Delta Govt
The Delta State government has reported boundary provocations from Ondo and Edo states to the National Boundary Commission (NBC). Deputy Governor of Delta State, Monday Onyeme, made the call on Tuesday when he led members of the state’s boundary committee on a courtesy call to the NBC in Abuja, stating that the NBC should urgently […]
Isoko communities challenge Gov Oborevwori’s plan to relocate faculties of Delta Varsity
The people of Isoko North and Isoko South local government areas of Delta State have drawn a battle line with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori following the move to relocate some faculties of the Delta State University of Science and Technology from Ozoro to Orerokpe in Okpe Local Government Area. The governing council of the newly established […]
NiMet forecasts three-day haziness, cloudiness across Nigeria
“Patches of clouds are expected over the Coast in the morning with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa states during the afternoon and evening hours.” The post NiMet forecasts three-day haziness, cloudiness across Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Delta polytechnic shut down as hoodlums invade hostels
Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi Uku, has been forced to close down following incessant attacks on students by hoodlums. The Rector of the institution, Prof. Emmanuel Achuenu announced the closure of the institution during the weekend. According to her, students are expected to resume academic activities on Monday, February 26. The Students Union Government, SUG, of […]
Tournament for teen athletes takes off in Delta
Future athletes from 100 schools have started competing in a five-day athletics event in various categories at the main bowl of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State. They are competing in a tournament for under 14 and 17 boys and girls tagged ‘Making Of Champions, MTN Champs Season Two’. The President of Athletics Federation […]
‘We’ll engage FG to revitalise Delta ports’ – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has promised his administration will engage relevant federal government authorities for the revitalisation of all seaports in the state. He stated this when he received the Olu of Warri Kingdom, HRM Atuwatse III, CFR, and his retinue of chiefs at Government House, Asaba. He commended the leadership qualities of the […]
‘We’ll engage FG to revitalise Delta ports’ – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has promised his administration will engage relevant federal government authorities for the revitalisation of all seaports in the state. He stated this when he received the Olu of Warri Kingdom, HRM Atuwatse III, CFR, and his retinue of chiefs at Government House, Asaba. He commended the leadership qualities of the […]
Delta community leader Agbofodo sentenced to death in 2021 dies in Enugu hospital
The embattled leader of Ekpan community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Newton Agbofodo, who was sentenced to death in 2021, has been reported dead at Park Lane Hospital in Enugu, Enugu State, after a brief illness. Deputy Comptroller of Prisons in Delta State, Sunday Oyakhire, confirmed the report in a telephone […]