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MEMBERS OF ISOKO SOUTH ARTISANS COUNCIL URGED TO COLLECT THEIR PVC

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Michael EKOKORUWE: Isoko South chapter of the Delta State Artisan’s Council members have been urged to collect their PVC as it is the ticket to vote the right candidate of their choice. The chairman of the chapter, Comrade Ewhre E. Richard…

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AKWA IBOM: My Administration Has Done A Lot, Let APC Guber Candidates Show What They Have Done -Gov. Udom Emmanuel

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Governor Udom Emmanuel has urged aspirants showing interest in his seat to first tell Akwa Ibom people how they are making good use of their current public offices to the benefit of the people of the state. Speaking with Government House reporters…

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Delta State Fast Becoming Fish, Rice, Poultry Hub For Economic Development Through YAGEP Scheme

September 13, 2018September 16, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

In a bid to build an economic trust on the trending agricultural transformation across Delta state, the Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa’s led administration, through its Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP) under the SMART agenda has intensified efforts to make the state a…

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2018 International Day of Charity: Dame Okowa Cleans Tears From Patients Faces With N5 M Donors’ Funds

September 12, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State First Lady and founder of 05 Initiative, Her Excellency, Dame Edith Okowa on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 led Deltans in commemorating the 2018 International Day of Charity by paying the hospital bills of 25 indigent patients who were discharged…

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Ukah To Be Honoured With Enyi 1 of Okpanam Kingdom Title

September 7, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Ugoani of Okpanam Kingdom in Oshimili North Local Government Council of Delta State, HRM Michael Mbanefo Ogbolu, has approved the conferment of the chieftaincy title, Enyi 1 of Okpanam Kingdom, on the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Ogbueshi Patrick Ukah. A…

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TOMPOLO’S STOLEN N10 BILLION PROPERTY: GROUP WANTS NAVAL PERSONNEL INVOLVED BROUGHT TO BOOK

September 5, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Niger Delta Indigenous Movement For Radical Change (NDIMRC) has called on Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Delta, Commodore Ibrahim Dewo not to leave any stone unturned in bringing to book the Naval Personnel involved in the alleged stealing of…

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OPINION>>UDUAGHAN: A MAN IN A CRISIS OF CONSCIENCE, SAYS DELTA PDP

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed as a “pipedream” the statement credited to a former Governor of the State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, that the APC “will wrest power from the PDP” in 2019. In a statement…

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BUHARI IN BEIJING: NIGERIA, CHINA TO SIGN $328M AGREEMENT ON ICT

September 2, 2018September 2, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

PPresident Muhammadu Buhari arrived Beijing Saturday to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) holding September 3 – 4, 2018. Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu disclosed this in a statement made available to…

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Volkswagen Signs MOU With Nigerian Govt To Develop Automotive Hub

September 1, 2018September 2, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Volkswagen has identified Nigeria as a country with significant potential for the growth in the new vehicle market The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) to develop a joint vision to secure the development of…

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Uzere Indigenes Honour DESOPADEC Director, Askia Ogieh, Pledge Support To Okowa

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Indigenes of the Uzere Community in Isoko South Local Government Area resident in Asaba, Delta State capital, have honoured one of their illustrious sons and Executive Director (Finance), in DESOPADEC, Chief Askia Ogieh, for attracting development to the town. At a well…

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Journalists Must Be Respected – Osita Biose … As Ikeogwu, Ochei, Oyowe, Gbemudu Ask Government To Stop Impunity Against Practitioners

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By: Patrick Ochei: The Delta State Capital Territory, Asaba, was today, August 30th, 2018, agog as journalists representing different media houses filed out in their numbers to protest against what they termed incessant harassment of journalists in line with the national executive…

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Poor Electricity Supply: Azuri travels with UK Prime Minister to Nigeria for 2nd day of trade visit

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Trade visit to highlight how UK and Nigeria trade partnerships are changing lives and livelihoods Nigeria: Azuri Technologies, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go solar home systems to off-grid consumers, is among Prime Minister Theresa May’s business delegation visiting Nigeria today with the aim of strengthen…

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DELTA GOVT APPROVES INSTRUMENTS FOR QUICK PASSAGE OF 2019 BUDGET **SECURES LAND TO ESTABLISH ARMY BRIGADE IN ASABA

August 30, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta state government has approved the Delta State Economic and Fiscal Update, Fiscal Strategy Paper and Budget Policy Statement 2019-2021. With the approval, the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, could now present the 2019 budget to the State House of Assembly…

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DELTA ASSEMBLY GIVE NOD TO GOV. OKOWA’S PLEA FOR 6 MONTHS TENURE SHIFT OF DESOPADEC GOVERNING BOARD

August 29, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Delta State House of Assembly has approved the request of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for the extension of the current Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) by six months. The Governor’s approval was sequel to a letter…

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Delta @ 27: Bashorun Askia Greets Gov. Okowa, Deltans ***Assures Better Deals For Deltans, Appeals For Peaceful Co-existence

August 29, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

As Deltans at home and in the Diaspora celebrate the 27th Anniversary of the creation of Delta State, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bashorun (Hon.) Askia Ogieh JP, says the state has recorded more gains than loses since its…

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IMPUNITY AGAINST JOURNALISTS: NUJ TO PROTEST AUGUST 30

August 24, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has declared August 30, 2018 a national day of protest against what it described as “impunity against the Nigerian journalists.” Shuaibu Usman Leman, the NUJ National Secretary, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, directed all…

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DELTA ASSEMBLY PASSES DESOPADEC AMENDMENT BILL

August 24, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The State House of Assembly has amended the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) law of 2015 giving powers to the Governor to extend the tenure of the Board for not more than one year. The amendments were sequel to…

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CAA Asaba 2018: We Succeeded Because We Were Determined To Prove Skeptics Wrong –Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtrd)

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Albert OGRAKA: Immediate past Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and Head of the Security sub-committee in the recently concluded African Senior Athletics Championship, Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (rtrd) has said the tournament which held at the Stephen…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Gov. Okowa, Speaker Oborevwori, Bashorun Askia Felicitate With Muslims

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

As felicitations trail the the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir by Muslims around the world, Delta state Governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and the Executive Director (Finance and Administration) at the Delta State…

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Vandals Invade Stephen Keshi Stadium…Carts Away Wire Cables

August 19, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online can authoritatively report that vandals have allegedly carted away multi million naira wire cables at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta state. ***Details later

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China ‘Likely’ Training Pilots To Target US –Pentagon Report Claims

August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Washington: China is actively developing its fleet of long-range bombers and “likely” training its pilots for missions targeting the US, according to a new Pentagon report. “Over the last three years, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)has rapidly expanded its overwater bomber operating areas,…

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2019 Polls: INEC Will Not Postpone Elections –Chairman ***Insists on FG Approved N189.2 bn

August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not postpone the 2019 elections because of the delay in the passage of its budget. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the clarifications while fielding questions from State House correspondents on Friday in…

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2019 DELTA ASSEMBLY POLLS: Esenwah Unveils Development Blueprint, Lists Gains For Oshimili North Constituents

August 18, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Albert OGRAKA: A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Assembly aspirant in Oshimili North Constituency, Hon. Frank Ngozi Chukwuka Esenwah, has listed the gains for his constituents and expressed his readiness to render unequal service to the people, if nominated and…

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Medical Tourism: 70-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Chooses UAE For Pacemaker Implant

August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

10 percent of people over the age of 70 may need a pacemaker implanted in their chest to improve their heart function and living condition Dubai, United Arab Emirates: If you meet 70-year-old Maria, a Nigerian national, you’d never know she has…

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PVC: DELTA GOVT DECLARES THURSDAY, FRIDAY WORK FREE

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Government has declared Thursday August 16 and Friday 17, 2018, as work free day to enable public servants participate fully in the ongoing voters registration exercise. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon Festus Ovie…

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Thousands Throng Asaba For Grand Finale Of 05 Initiative Medical Outreach … As Okowa, Wife Pledge To Continue To Deliver Poeple Oriented Programmes

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

THOUSANDS of Deltans on Monday, August 13, 2018 participated in the free eye treatment organized by 05 Initiative free Medical Outreach in Asaba, The founder of 05 Initiative, Dame Edith Okowa, had in an address, thanked Governor Okowa for being supportive which has made…

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ISOKO NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL STAGE PEACEFUL PROTEST AGAINST HERITAGE ENERGY OIL FIRM

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Michael EKOKORUWE: The Isoko National Youth Council led by its President Comrade Utomudo Fidelis, has staged a peaceful protest to agitate for the marginalization of Isoko youth on employment, surveillance of oil facilities and denial of contractor and managerial slots by…

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Alibaba Group Founder Jack Ma to Donate US$10M to Establish Africa Entrepreneur Prize

August 12, 2018August 12, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Jack Ma Foundation will recognize 100 African entrepreneurs over the next 10 years focused on grassroots innovation, economic empowerment of women and small businesses. The Netpreneur Prize – named for empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs, and focusing on small business growth,…

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Chelsea Buy Kepa Arrizabalaga, World’s Most Expensive Keeper **As Courtois Moves To Madrid

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Thibaut Courtois: moves to Madrid Chelsea are splashing a world record 80 million euro or $92m on Athletic Bilbao’s goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after they agreed terms with Real Madrid for the transfer of Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. No fee was revealed for…

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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Falconets Mauls Haiti 1-0

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Nigeria’s Under-20 female team the Falconets defeated Haiti 1-0 on Thursday to keep hope alive in their quest to move into the knockout stage at ongoing FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in France. The match played at Stade de Marville in the…

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Back To School: World Bank Helps Nigeria With $611m

August 10, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The World Bank will support Nigeria with $611 million dollars to get children back to school under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme, the Coordinator, Prof. Gidado Tahir, has said. Tahir made this known in Kaduna on Friday at…

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James Bond Producers Are Reportedly Leaning Toward Idris Elba as the Next 007

August 10, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

There are a lot of actors who could play 007 once Daniel Craig retires from the role he despises: Tom Hardy, Michael Fassbender (even though he’s Irish), Tom Hiddleston (of Hiddleswift fame), David Oyelowo (who actually voices the character in the audiobooks). Hell, even controversially-mustached human…

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DELTA NORTH 2019: SURVEY TIPS NED NWOKO TO WIN PDP TICKET, SENATORIAL ELECTION

August 9, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Ashibuogwu Olisakwue: With the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa resolving to be totally neutral and allow delegates of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to freely decide who they desired as their candidates for the approaching elections, the contest…

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Respite: NASS To Pass 2019 Election Budget Next Week –Mahmood

August 9, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The growing fear that the National Assembly may have deliberately reneged in passing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) N242 billion budget for the 2019 general election, have been put to rest. The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…

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WE HOSTED AFRICA SUCCESSFULLY – DELTA PDP

August 7, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Delta State chapter, has commended the state governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on the successful hosting of the 21st Confederation of African Athletics, CAA Senior Athletics Championship, 2018, in the capital city of Asaba, from August…

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Labour Party Boss Advocates Part-Time Status For Political Office Holders

August 3, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

By Andy Emephia: The Delta State Chairman of Labour Party, Chief Tony Ezeagwu has advocated for part time status for State and National Assembly members, noting that such a move will nip desperation by politicians in the bud. Chief Ezeagu also said…

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Shoddy Project @ Keshi Stadium: Water Tank Collapse, Failed Airlift Affects CAA Championship In Delta **Gov. Okowa Spits Fire, Vows To Investigate Cause

August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

–By Albert OGRAKA: Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has ordered an investigation into the remote and immediate cause of the collapsed Water Tank behind the main bowl of the Stephen Keshi Stadium during the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships holding in…

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2019 Senate: Ned Nwoko Gets Support From Beneficiaries Of Varsity Scholarship

August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

-By Albert OGRAKA: One good turn, they say, deserves another. Nineteen years after Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko, awarded scholarship to 30 indigent and non indigent citizens of Anioma from various tertiary institutions in Nigeria, little did he know that the good seeds…

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Gains Of Isoko Royal Fathers’ Visit To Buhari: Presidency To Review 13% Derivation For Oil States

July 28, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Isoko traditional rulers visit Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received some traditional rulers from Isoko communities in Delta State, who pleaded with government to extend amnesty programme to their area. Isoko traditional rulers at a meeting with president Muhammadu Buhari At…

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APC Defection Imbroglio: Sen Dino Melaye Allegedly Abducted, Nigerians React

July 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Controversial Nigerian senator, Dino Melaye who recently decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the All Progressives Congress (APC)has reportedly been kidnapped. Nigerians have however expressed mixed feelings following the alleged abduction of Senator Dino Melaye by unknown gunmen. Senator Dino…

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