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The Nigerian Army has called for the support and cooperation of Delta State Government on the recruitment of its citizens into the military.  Brig. Gen. T. G. Mackintosh, who led a delegation during a sensitization visit to the  Secretary to the Delta State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, in Asaba on Friday, said the visit was at the instance of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Taoreed Lagbaja. He said the army was worried that Delta and Rivers states  had failed to fill up 60 percent of their quota in the last two recruitment exercises. “We are here to sensitise…

By Dennis Otu Warri, the once thriving oil-rich city in Delta State, has been plagued by neglect and disorganization in recent years. The departure of multinational companies left the city in a state of decay, with its young population struggling with homelessness and unemployment. However, hope is on the horizon as the new Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori, has promised to rejuvenate Warri. And he is making good on his word. On October 18th, 2023, history was made as the Delta State Government and German construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, signed a N78 billion contract for…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, condemned the activities leading to the death of a school teacher, Mr Sunday Ufua, reportedly at the hands of a parent who allegedly flogged him (teacher) for disciplining his errant son.  Ufua, until his untimely death, was a teacher at Alihami Secondary School in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of the state. In a condolence message to the family of the deceased and the state wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori said the activities leading to the…

Delta State have have confirmed the arrest of Nnajiofor Nweke, a father who is accused of killing a teacher at Alihami Secondary School in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. On Wednesday, October 18, the suspect’s son was punished for allegedly stealing palm wine. This led to a tragic incident in which a teacher was killed. According to the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, DSP Bright Edafe, the suspect’s son, alongside other students, stole two kegs of palm wine from a local shop. This incident was promptly reported to the school authorities, who identified the…

By Patrick Ochei The cerebral Royal Mother of Anioma Nation and media colossus, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu, Omu Anioma has congratulated Comrade Churchill Oyowe, brand new Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council. Omu Dunkwu in a statement through her media consultant, Comrade Patrick Ochei described Oyowe as a square peg in a square hole, affirming that the Deputy Director in the State Ministry of Information is capable and eminently qualified to pilot the affairs of the Union in the State. She eulogized Oyowe for being humble and respectful to the veterans of the…

Executives and members of the Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel ICC, Asaba, of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has Congratulated the newly sworn in executives for their victory in the election held Wednesday, October 18, 2023. In a congratulatory message signed by its chairman, Comrade Kenneth Orusi and the Ag. Secretary, Comrade Michael Odiah, stated that the victory of Comrade Churchill Oyowe and all other members of the exco was a victory for all journalists in Delta, adding that there is hope that the new excos would usher in a more effective, professional and dynamic NUJ that…

Stopping to refill the tank or charge up on a long road trip is a constant and inevitable frustration – but these engineering students might have done away with stops for good. Their two-seater vehicle, Stella Terra, has just completed a 620-mile (1,000km) test drive across Morocco and the Sahara desert without stopping once to recharge. Designed by students at Eindhoven University of Technology, the Stella Terra is described as the ‘world’s first off-road solar SUV’. It’s road-legal with a top speed of 90 miles per hour (145km/h), weighs only 1.2 tonnes, and has a range of 440 miles on…

…Congratulates Delta NUJ Chairman, Oyowe, Pledges Support To Union Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Journalists in the state to key I not his administration M.O.R.E agenda in order to better lives of citizens and to as well develop the state. Oborevwori stated this in a congratulatory messages he delivered to the newly elected Delta State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by Comrade Churchill Oyowe. Oborevwori, whose congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, also congratulated Felix Ekwu,; Vice Chairman;…

Remains of one Steve Oghoro who was abducted at Inene community in Ughelli North Local  Area few days ago have been recovered by a combine team of local security agents from Iwhre-Nene and Afiesere communities. A victim who has been held hostage at the den of the kidnappers was also rescued as the corpse of the deceased was dumped at a bush part road in Afiesere community. Though it could not be ascertained why Steve was killed as at the time of this report, but a local security source who confirmed the incident disclosed that the victim was stabbed and…

Delta State Government and German construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Wednesday, signed N78billion contracts for the construction of flyovers, cloverleaf and road expansion projects in Effurun and Warri metropolis of the state. The contracts include road expansion of a section of DSC/NPA Expressway, including a Cloverleaf Interchange at the existing Effurun flyover, alongside two pedestrian bridges, Flyover bridges at Enerhen junction to Marine Gate, DSC roundabout and PTI junction. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, and the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, signed on behalf of the State Government,…