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Delta to inaugurate two flyovers in March

Delta State Commissioner for Works, Chief Funkekeme Solomon, has said that the two flyovers being constructed in the state would be completed and inaugurated in March. Solomon, who made the statement...

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Council directs Auchi Poly management to pay N400m to staff unions

Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, has directed the management of the institution to pay the N400 million debt owed the institution’s staff unions. The directive was the...

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Urhobo elite have disappointed the people – Omene

Dr. Odafe Wilson Omene is a one-time chairman of the Delta State Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) Governing Council before he became chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Council in 2008 to...

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Amraibure lauds Uduaghan for commissioning road in Olomu

By Sam Akadoro /  Special Correspondent, Sapele   President of Power Skill Acquisition Foundation, Mr. Godspower Amraibure, has commended Delta State, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, for the numerous road...

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Soldiers quell jailbreak in Calabar

Comptroller of Prisons in Cross River State,  Mr Clement Udosen, has confirmed that some inmates at Afokang Prison in Calabar South Local Government Area attempted a jailbreak. Udosen told newsmen in...

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Council boss lauds Idokpa community over market initiative

By Francis Onoiribholo  Bureau Chief, Benin Chairman of Uhunmwode Local Government Council of Edo State, Roland Alari, has given kudos to the Idokpa Community Development Association (CDA) over its...

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Ofa inspects projects in Ethiope West, Sapele, Okpe

By Sam Akadoro  Special Correspondent, Sapele Commissioner representing Ethiope West, Sapele, Okpe, Uvwie and  Urhobo ethnic nationality of Warri South Local Government Areas, Henry Ofa, on the board...

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Warri Catholic Bishop urges Nigerians to repent during Lent

By Sam Akadoro Special Correspondent, Sapele Catholic Bishop of Warri Diocese, Most Rev. John Okeoghene Aferaha, has urged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to use the Lenten period to repent and...

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There are no factions in UPU, says Omene

Dr. Odafe Wilson Omene is a one-time chairman of the Delta State Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) Governing Council before he became chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Council in 2008 to...

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Atakpu launches book, Ochuwa, in Benin

By Francis Onoiribholo  / Bureau Chief, Benin   The much talked about book ”Ochuwa,” written by Mrs. Jennifer Atakpu was formally presented to the public in Benin City, Edo State at the weekend....

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Group rallies support for Okowa, Diden

By Sam Akadoro  -  Special Correspondent, Sapele   A group, Delta Vision, has expressed confidence that Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and Warri...

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Edo deploys ICT in agric sector

By Francis Onoiribholo –   Bureau Chief, Benin   As the world marked the World Open Data Day celebration, the Edo State government said it is focusing on solving the challenges in the agricultural...

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GEF-SGP supports communities on improved methods of preserving vegetables in...

Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP) has lent support to eight communities in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River on improved methods of planting and preserving vegetables. The programme...

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Gas flare penalty: Host communities demand N1,242.83tr from FG

By Sam Akadoro –  Special Correspondent, Sapele   Host Communities of Nigeria (HOSTCOM) (communities producing oil and gas) has appealed to the Federal Government to release the gas flare penalties...

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Fufeyin donates N2m to Warri fire victims

By John Dugbe  -  Special Correspondent, Ughelli   In line with the teaching of Jesus Christ that man should show love to others, the General Overseer of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Prophet...

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Edo to site two agro- industries in Ovia N/East

By Francis Onoiribholo - Bureau Chief Benin   As part of efforts to revolutionise Edo State economy in the area of  agriculture and agro-allied industries, the state Ministry of Agriculture and Natural...

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Delta to spend N2.2b on students’ bursary in 2015 – Amromanoh

Executive Secretary, Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Peter Amromanoh, has said the state government earmarked N2.2 billion for Students Special Assistance Scheme (SSAS) in the 2015 fiscal...

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Ogboru will win Delta guber race, says Omaruaye

By John Dugbe  -   Special Correspondent, Ughelli   The Director-General of the Great Ogboru Campaign Organisation, Mr. Peters Omaruaye, has expressed the belief that Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru of the...

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Why three Delta polys are yet to take off, by commissioner

Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Mr Charles Emetulu, has said three polytechnics planned for the state were unable to take off due to lack of infrastructure. Emetulu stated this during...

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Group canvasses support for Jonathan

By Sam Akadoro  -  Special Correspondent, Sapele   Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, secretary of the Delta State chapter of Arise Nigeria, an advocacy group charged with the responsibility...

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