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Ebola: AHF Africa Urges WHO to Accelerate Response; Faults African Union’s Silence

January 16, 2019
Breaking News / Politics

PDP Campaign: Okowa Preaches Unity, Assures Of Poll Victory … Campaigns In Asaba, Issele-Uku, Akwukwu-Igbo
Breaking News / News / Politics

Breaking: INEC Releases Elections Guidelines

January 15, 2019
Breaking News / EDUCATION / International Relations / News

Education: Sultan of Sokoto (Nigeria), Kabaka of Bugunda (Uganda) Want Royal Fathers To Unite In Keeping Girls In School
Breaking News / News / Politics

Delta APC Disowns Isoko Leaders Arausi, Odhegolo For Endorsing Gov. Okowa’s Re-Election Bid

January 10, 2019
Breaking News / News / State Of The Nation

Minimum Wage: Buhari Inaugurates Advisory Committee, Appoints Rewane As Chair
Breaking News / News

ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE: OLEH COMMUNITY ELECTS NEW EXECCUTIVE

January 9, 2019
Breaking News / Politics

Ozoro, Set To Host PDP Campaign Rally -Says Egware
Breaking News / Editorial / News / OPINION / Politics

ABRAKADABRA: APC, PDP Parley In Delta Over Okowa’s Re-Election **”Principle Of Rotation Favours Gov. Okowa’s Return To Govt House” –APC Leaders
Breaking News / EDUCATION / News / State Of The Nation

Breaking: FG On Terms With ASUU, Releases N15.4bn For Salary Shortfalls

January 8, 2019

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Blank NEWS Online founding Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Albert Eruorhe Ograka, is a Graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ).

Shady Deals: Delta Ex-Agitators, Youths Protest Over Surveillance Jobs ***As Gov. Okowa Warns Against Crisis In Niger Delta

Shady Deals: Delta Ex-Agitators, Youths Protest Over Surveillance Jobs ***As Gov. Okowa Warns Against Crisis In Niger Delta

On November 28, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Hundreds of aggrieved youths from Delta state host communities to OML 30 and some ex-agitators from phases one to three of the Federal Government amnesty programme, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 protested to the state Government House in Asaba over an alleged…

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Okonji Shuts Oshimili South LG Against Opposition …..Welcomes Defectors From APC, Others

On November 28, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

About 1,000 members of various opposition parties in Oshimili South local government area have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the past few weeks. The Chairman of PDP in Oshimili South local government area, Ogbueshi Dada Okonji, made the revelation…

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Newmont Declares Commercial Production at Subika Underground in Ghana

Newmont Declares Commercial Production at Subika Underground in Ghana

On November 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

DENVER— Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (Newmont or the Company) has achieved commercial production at the Subika Underground project, adding higher-grade, lower-cost gold production at the Ahafo mine in Ghana. Subika Underground represents Newmont’s third profitable expansion in 2018 and its tenth…

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Gov Okowa As Jinx Breaker

Gov Okowa As Jinx Breaker

On November 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

“Okowa needs second term to consolidate because he is a good product. You don’t throw good product when you don’t know what the new one will bring.” -OBJ After he successfully steered the Peoples Democratic Party to what has been acclaimed as…

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Horror As Girl Kills Father With Knife In Asaba, Delta

Horror As Girl Kills Father With Knife In Asaba, Delta

On November 26, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 14-year-old girl for allegedly stabbing his father to death. The name of the man and the girl were not mentioned according to Punch. The incident happened in the Cable Point area of the Asaba,…

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A REVIEW OF JOSEPH NWAMANA’S PLAYS (EZE OJEH AND THE GREAT FLOOD)

A REVIEW OF JOSEPH NWAMANA’S PLAYS (EZE OJEH AND THE GREAT FLOOD)

On November 26, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Nosa Omorodion: Joseph Nwamana’s plays, Ezeh Ojeh and The Great Flood have a unique feature of setting and style. These are styles he seems to have adopted in all his plays so far as they are first noticed in his first…

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TO OUR GREAT LEADER WAZIRI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: Happy Birthday Sire

TO OUR GREAT LEADER WAZIRI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: Happy Birthday Sire

On November 26, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

TO OUR GREAT LEADER WAZIRI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: Happy Birthday Sire We the great people of ASM DELTA heartily congratulate our dynamic leader, a great entrepreneur and visioner, Waziri Atiku ABUBAKAR on his birthday. Sir as your life has become synonymous with success…

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N5 Bn Assistance To LGAs Not Politically Motivated –Delta ALGON Chairman

N5 Bn Assistance To LGAs Not Politically Motivated –Delta ALGON Chairman

On November 25, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) in Delta State, Mr. Malik Itiako Ikpokpo, has dispelled the insinuations that the N5billion assistance given by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to offset the backlog salaries of local government workers and primary school…

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Whirlpool Corporation’s Ageless Technology Report finds gap in technology uptake between generations

Whirlpool Corporation’s Ageless Technology Report finds gap in technology uptake between generations

On November 25, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

~ The report by Whirlpool Corporation in partnership with Ipsos delves into technology usage and preparedness across UAE and Saudi Arabia between consumers of different ages ~ ~ According to the study, 66% of seniors in UAE are curious about new technology…

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NIGERIA: OBJ Preaches, Peace, Unity, Security …Commissions Projects In Delta

NIGERIA: OBJ Preaches, Peace, Unity, Security …Commissions Projects In Delta

On November 19, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigeria can only progress when all its citizens have a sense of security, unity and belonging. Speaking on Monday in Asaba at a meeting with the Executive members of the Delta state Traditional…

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Super Eagels/Uganda Friendly: Ikpeba, Yobo, Others To Storm Asaba On Tuesday

Super Eagels/Uganda Friendly: Ikpeba, Yobo, Others To Storm Asaba On Tuesday

On November 16, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Ex-International Super Eagles players, Victor Ikpeba, Bright Omokaro, Victor Agali, Edema Fuludu and Joseph Yobo are to be in action on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in a curtain raiser to herald the international friendly between the Super Eagles and the Ugandan national…

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Miners Association of Nigeria Inaugurates Delta State Executive ***Commends FG, Stakeholders For Growth In Mining Sector

Miners Association of Nigeria Inaugurates Delta State Executive ***Commends FG, Stakeholders For Growth In Mining Sector

On November 16, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Albert OGRAKA (Editor) The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Delta state chapter, has inaugurated its newly constituted executive led by Comrade Patrick Idolor to oversee the affairs of its members and partner with relevant stakeholders and government agencies. The inauguration which…

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Delta Govt Approves Over N300m for Students’ Special Assistance Scheme … Construction, Rehabilitation Of Seven Roads

Delta Govt Approves Over N300m for Students’ Special Assistance Scheme … Construction, Rehabilitation Of Seven Roads

On November 15, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Students of Delta State origin who applied for the 2017/2018 academic session Students’ Special Assistance Scheme will soon smile to their banks as the State Government has approved money to pay them. The state Commissioner for Information, Ogbueshi Patrick Ukah, disclosed this…

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LEARN HOW TO STOP FAKE NEWS WITH THIS COMMUNIQUE OF DELTA ONLINE PUBLISHERS FORUM (DOPF) AT ANNUAL CONVENTION IN ASABA

LEARN HOW TO STOP FAKE NEWS WITH THIS COMMUNIQUE OF DELTA ONLINE PUBLISHERS FORUM (DOPF) AT ANNUAL CONVENTION IN ASABA

On November 8, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE DELTA ONLINE PUBLISHERS FORUM (DOPF) AT END OF ITS CONVENTION HELD IN ASABA ON 7TH NOVEMBER 2019. The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), a certified Corporate organization held its annual convention with the theme: The Role of…

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Ofuani Deployed To Function As The Pointer Newspapers, DPPCL General Manager **As Iwobi Bows Out

Ofuani Deployed To Function As The Pointer Newspapers, DPPCL General Manager **As Iwobi Bows Out

On November 8, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Commissioner for Information, Ogbueshi Patrick Ukah, has approved the deployment of Mr. Celestine Ofuani to Function as the General Manager of the Delta State Printing and Publishing Company Limited (DPPCL), publishers of the Pointer Newspapers. The deployment is sequel to…

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Dubai Marina Gets New Level of Latin Style, Sophistication, Seduction **As Toro Toro Upgrades

Dubai Marina Gets New Level of Latin Style, Sophistication, Seduction **As Toro Toro Upgrades

On November 8, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Grosvenor House’s award-winning Pan-Latin experience – Toro Toro – celebrates the future with a venue and menu revamp Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai’s most influential Pan-Latin Restaurant, Lounge and Bar – Toro Toro – unveils a refreshed approach and a glamourous refurb…

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US Polls: HISTORIC NIGHT FOR DIVERSITY

US Polls: HISTORIC NIGHT FOR DIVERSITY

On November 8, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Colorado voters elected Jared Polis, making him the first openly gay man to win governor. Democrat Ayanna Pressley won her House race in Massachusetts’ 7th District, becoming the state’s first black woman elected to Congress. Democrats Rashida Tlaib in Michigan and Ilhan…

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2019 Elections: Delta NUJ To Host Political Debate For Governorship Candidates

2019 Elections: Delta NUJ To Host Political Debate For Governorship Candidates

On November 8, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

In line with global practices, the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has set machinery in motion to organize live debate for gubernatorial candidates of political parties participating in the forthcoming 2019 general elections in the state. The…

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President Buhari, Gov. Okowa Commiserate With Tycoon Sunny Odogwu Family In Delta

President Buhari, Gov. Okowa Commiserate With Tycoon Sunny Odogwu Family In Delta

On November 8, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

President Buhari has also extended his heartfelt condolences to the good people of Asaba and the Government of Delta State on the passage of foremost industrialist, businessman and elder statesman, Chief Sonny Iwedike Odogwu, (CFR), the Ide Ahaba, who died on Monday…

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Kidnap Of Catholic Priests: Delta Police Confirm Abductors Have Started Calling

Kidnap Of Catholic Priests: Delta Police Confirm Abductors Have Started Calling

On November 8, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed that the abductors of four Catholic priests who were kidnapped on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 by unknown gunmen around Umutu/Abraka in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State have started making contacts. As at…

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ZONAL SECURITY MEETING: LGA Chairmen, Security Agents Synergizes On Peaceful Yuletide Ahead 2019 Polls

ZONAL SECURITY MEETING: LGA Chairmen, Security Agents Synergizes On Peaceful Yuletide Ahead 2019 Polls

On November 8, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Michael EKOKORUWE: Council chairmen and security agents from Delta South zone recently held security meeting to synergize and plan towards peaceful 2019 general election and the yutide season. The meeting was conveyed by Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, chairman Association of local government…

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AURAK Cuts Ribbon on New RAKBANK Building

AURAK Cuts Ribbon on New RAKBANK Building

On November 7, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception to celebrate the Grand Opening of its RAKBANK Building that was attended by His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi. Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: The…

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MURDER OF HERITAGE ENERGY LINE GUARD: Delta Community Condemn Killing, As Police Vows To Arrest Assassins

On November 4, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Michael EKOKORUWE: Oleh community in Delta state has reacted over the killing of Mr. Okporokpo Samuel, Heritage Energy Operational Limited line guard at well 3 location of Olomoro/Oleh flow station, Isoko South local government area of the state. Speaking on behalf…

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“ESMA” Showcases The Capabilities Of “Artificial Intelligence” In The Automotive Sector In Collaboration With 175 Institutions From 18 Countries

“ESMA” Showcases The Capabilities Of “Artificial Intelligence” In The Automotive Sector In Collaboration With 175 Institutions From 18 Countries

On November 4, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

450 International Experts Discuss Challenges and Opportunities For Development From Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:— The 4th International Conference on Future Mobility (ICFM) will be held in Abu Dhabi this Tuesday, featuring a world-class team of experts in the automotive…

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Gov Okowa Mourns As His Communications Manager, Ekwugum Loses Father

Gov Okowa Mourns As His Communications Manager, Ekwugum Loses Father

On November 1, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed his deep condolences to the Ekwugum family of Idumu Izomor Quarter in Owa-Oyibu, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, over the death of their patriarch, Late Pa Ephraim Chukwuma Ekwugum who passed on at…

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US based Nigerian Cybersecurity Expert Atawa-Akpodiete to address PMI Nigeria Nov 1 **Plans to train 36,000 Nigerians in ICT.

US based Nigerian Cybersecurity Expert Atawa-Akpodiete to address PMI Nigeria Nov 1 **Plans to train 36,000 Nigerians in ICT.

On November 1, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

A US based Nigerian ICT Expert, Dr. Alex. O. Atawa Akpodiete, who arrived Nigeria weekend will deliver a paper today, Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Project Management Institute (PMI) Nigeria. Dr. Atawa-Akpodiete, who will deliver the keynote address on “Technology, Innovation and…

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AITEO CUP FINAL: ENUGU RANGERS LIFT TROPHY ***Mauls Kano Pillars In Wonder Clash

AITEO CUP FINAL: ENUGU RANGERS LIFT TROPHY ***Mauls Kano Pillars In Wonder Clash

On October 25, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Rangers International FC of Enugu on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 defeated Kano Pillars in a penalty shootout after 90 minutes of play that ended 3-3 at the 22, 000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa,…

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CKC Old Boys Hail Atiku On Choice Of Obi

CKC Old Boys Hail Atiku On Choice Of Obi

On October 23, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

*Obi Is Prudent In Management of Resources *He Has Integrity, Fear of God, Believes In Rule of Law *His Critics Are Enemies of Nigeria The President of Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha, Lagos branch, Barrister George Onwubuya has hailed the presidential…

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All Set For Rangers, Pillars Clash In Asaba On Wednesday

All Set For Rangers, Pillars Clash In Asaba On Wednesday

On October 22, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

***Patoranking, Others To Thrill Fans All is now set for the 2018 AITEO Football Finals between Rangers of Enugu and Kano Pillars of Kano on Wednesday (24/10/2018) inside the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. A statement signed in Asaba today (22/10/2018) by the…

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2019 Governorship Polls: PDP Delta Force Vows To Mobilize Massive Support For Okowa’s Return

2019 Governorship Polls: PDP Delta Force Vows To Mobilize Massive Support For Okowa’s Return

On October 22, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Albert OGRAKA: The Delta state government has expressed its desire to collaborate with formidable political pressure groups that are desirous of utilizing their genuine strategies towards the successful re-election of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in the 2019 governorship election in the state….

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SALT OF PALMAR: A Travel Movement Starts Here

SALT OF PALMAR: A Travel Movement Starts Here

On October 22, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The first property from progressive new hotel brand, SALT, will open in Mauritius on 1 November 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Newly launched hotel brand, SALT, today announces its first property, the 59-key SALT of Palmar that will open on the east…

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FLOOD VICTIMS GET RELIEF MATERIALS AT EMEDE, OZORO IDP CAMPS IN DELTA

FLOOD VICTIMS GET RELIEF MATERIALS AT EMEDE, OZORO IDP CAMPS IN DELTA

On October 20, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-BY Michael EKOKORUWE: The Isoko Association of North America through its President Chief Obaro Odu, has donated relief materials worth over a million naira to alleviate the plight of internally displace persons (IDP) at Emede and Ozoro camps in Isoko South and…

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Fayose To Be Arraigned In Court For Laundering N1.3 Bn From Jonathan’s NSA Dasuki

Fayose To Be Arraigned In Court For Laundering N1.3 Bn From Jonathan’s NSA Dasuki

On October 20, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has slammed former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose with money laundering charges, ahead of his formal arraignment early next week in court. The EFCC, which started following Fayose’s financial transactions more than…

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Delta Govt Puts Smiles On Pensioners’ Faces **As Gov. Okowa Approves Pay Hike

Delta Govt Puts Smiles On Pensioners’ Faces **As Gov. Okowa Approves Pay Hike

On October 18, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

…Approves Work On Five Roads …Approves Appointment Of Three Traditional Rulers The faces of some pensioners in Delta State will soon be filled with smiles as the state government has approved an increase in the pension payable to them. Those to benefit,…

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Gov. Okowa Presents N367, 09 Bn Budget Proposal For 2019 Fiscal Year

Gov. Okowa Presents N367, 09 Bn Budget Proposal For 2019 Fiscal Year

On October 18, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Wednesday, October 17, 2018), presented a budget proposal of N367, 095,083,451 to the State House of Assembly for the 2019 fiscal year. According to the governor, capital expenditure in the projected budget will gulp…

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ISOKO WOMEN PROTESTS AGAINST RELOCATION OF 100 LEVEL ENGINEERING STUDENTS FROM OLEH CAMPUS TO ABRAKA

ISOKO WOMEN PROTESTS AGAINST RELOCATION OF 100 LEVEL ENGINEERING STUDENTS FROM OLEH CAMPUS TO ABRAKA

On October 18, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Michael Ekokoruwe: Isoko women in their numbers staged a peaceful protests over alleged relocation of 100 level engineering students from Oleh campus in Isoko South local government area of Delta State to Abraka by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Victor Peretemode on…

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KIDNAPPED VICTIM DIES IN THE HANDS OF ABDUCTORS

KIDNAPPED VICTIM DIES IN THE HANDS OF ABDUCTORS

On October 18, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

An elderly man kidnapped by his nephew Mr. Evi Okumo, leader of suspected group of kidnappers from Ada – Irri in Isoko South local government area of Delta State, has died while in custody of the kidnappers at Olomoro, Isoko South local…

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Nigeria Editors Commend Delta State Govt For Project Execution

Nigeria Editors Commend Delta State Govt For Project Execution

On October 15, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta state government have been commended for execution of people oriented projects in all the nook and crannies comprising the urban and rural communities within the state in concordance with the SMART agenda of the Senator Ifeanyi Okowa led administration. Cross…

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Heart Of Gold: Dame Okowa Commissions 12th Delta Sickle Cell Clinic In Umunede

Heart Of Gold: Dame Okowa Commissions 12th Delta Sickle Cell Clinic In Umunede

On October 15, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Albert OGRAKA: True to her choice of rendering selfless services to the needy in Delta state, the wife of the state Governor and founder of the 05 initiative, Dame Edith Okowa has commissioned the commissioning of the 12th Sickle Cell Clinic…

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How Gov. Okowa Is Advancing Democratic Dividend Through Enterprise Development In Delta

How Gov. Okowa Is Advancing Democratic Dividend Through Enterprise Development In Delta

On October 15, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Ekemezie Becky Across developing countries, including Nigeria, it has been empirically established that certain economic sectors and activities hold the greatest potentials for job and wealth creation. These include agriculture, agribusiness, agro-based industries, agricultural value chain services, vocational skills-based microenterprises, cottage enterprises,…

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