DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, May 16, 2019 signed six bills into law, stating that with the cooperation of all arms of government a stronger state would be built. The governor who spoke after signing the six bills…
The apex sociocultural umbrella body of Ozoro kingdom, Ozoro Progress Union (OPU), on Saturday, 20 April, 2019 held its annual general conference at Opute hall, Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko north local government area of Delta state. The annual general conference, a biennial…
From Mike SOGBOLA: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai on Tuesday admitted that the Nigerian Army has had occasional hitches in the ongoing war against terrorism in the North East. He however said that despite this, under his…
-By Albert OGRAKA: In a bid to further strengthen the trust of Deltans on the initiatives enshrined in the SMART agenda, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), High Chief Bashorun (Hon.) Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has donated truck-load of…
PRESS RELEASE CLEARANCE OPERATIONS: TROOPS RESCUE 29 WOMEN & 25 CHILDREN FROM BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN BORNO STATE Troops of 22 Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE in collaboration with local vigilantes have continued moving into the hinterland on clearance operation to destroy Boko…
From Mike Sogbola- European Union as part of it’s plan to bring stability to Northeast Nigeria has targeted 600,000 individuals in Borno State alone, being the epicentre of the Boko Haram insurgency. The Union, which through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…
The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has conferred the award of Torch Bearer of Press Freedom on Mr. Felix Ofou, Senior Special Assistant (Civil Society) to Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State. Ofou’s emergence as the award…
From Mike Sogbola- The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned stakeholders in the humanitarian aid support to the North East against duplicating interventions. The Director General of NEMA, Alhaji Mustapha Maihaja told a meeting of the stakeholders on Wednesday in Maiduguri…
From Mike Sogbola- Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima on Wednesday warned politicians against criticizing his successor in his presence.He said he would not only chase away such critics but go ahead to expose them to his successor, Prof. Babagana Umara, who…
-Health Editor: The Delta State Government, through its Primary Healthcare Development Agency, in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria and other partners, including Society for Family Health (SHF) and Catholic Relief Services (CRF), will distribute over 3.5 million free long lasting…
°Funding will be provided to the Red Cross to assist with ongoing disaster relief efforts °Builds upon previous $300,000 contribution following Cyclone Idai IRVING, Texas— ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, said today that it is providing $100,000 to…
The Delta state Commissioner for Information, Chief Patrick Ukah will on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, be guest at the FRONTLINE, a talk show programme of the Delta Online Publishers’ Forum (DOPF), a CAC certified corporate body of seasoned professional journalists that have taken…
AS workers all over the world mark Workers’ Day, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has described labour unions as great defenders of the welfare of workers. The governor who addressed members of the organized labour under the auspices of the…
-BY MICHAEL EKOKORUWE: Isoko women in their numbers from Isoko communities clusters of OML 30 community Development Board (CDB), has stage a peaceful protest against Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited at Oleh / Olomoro flow station, Uzere flow station, Igbide flow station…
Abuja, Nigeria, 25 April, 2019 – At a meeting with the African Development Bank President in Abuja, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari commended the Bank for its successes and pledged Nigeria’s continuous support for the institution. “I want to recognize the support that…
The Nigeria Football Federation [NFF] has said Delta State Governor, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa deserves commendation for his tremendous support for the development of football in the country. In a letter of appreciation signed by the Chairman of NFF, Mr. Amaju Melvin…
The accused persons arrested for the alleged murder of Elozino Ogege, a 300 level Mass Communication Student of the Delta State University, Abraka have been arraigned before an Asaba High Court Wednesday, where they pleaded not guilty to the 8 count charge…
Authorities said Monday night that the main structure of the building was saved, despite earlier concerns all was lost. Authorities responded to a massive fire at Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral on Monday that spread rapidly through the historic monument, toppling its spire…
The Delta state governorship election tribunal petition against incumbent governor and governor-elect of Delta state, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa by the All Progressives Congress (APC), and it’s governorship candidate, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru would be struck out easily. An aide to the…
Blank NEWS Online can authoritatively report that the leadership of Otu Odu Ahaba, an all-female cultural society in Anioma area of Delta State, is currently enmeshed in crisis bordering on finance, intimidation and assault on members as police have waded into the…
The wife of the Governor and Founder O5 Initiative has lauded the speaker and members of the Delta state House of Assembly for passing the Sickle cell bill into law. In a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the…
The Delta State Election Petitions Tribunal, says it has received a total of fifty one petitions arising from the 2019 National Assembly, Governorship and State House of Assembly elections. The Tribunal Secretary, Barrister Ahmed Gusau, stated this in a chat with newsmen…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Delta State Chapter, has cautioned Professor Pat Utomi over his monotonous penchant for uttering unguarded and unsubstantiated comment concerning the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and advised him to instead concentrate his energies on extricating himself from…
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificate of return to the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro who was his running mate in the March 9, 2019 governorship election. Governor Okowa while…
-By Azua ALONU: Do you think we are enveloped by what professor Wole Soynika called a cloud of sadness by the death of our loving Icon. No. Certainly not at the ripe age of ninety seven when he has emptied himself into…
BY MICHAEL EKOKORUWE Professor Benjamin Okaba, Director Institute of Foundation Studies Federal University, Otuoke Bayelsa State, has dismissed online report by Sahara reporters alleging that ‘Governing Council sacks, slams DELSU provost with 5 months suspension over financial misappropriation and assault’. Okaba while…
-From Albert OGRAKA: In what many described as display of compassion and love, wife of Delta state governor, Dame Edith Okowa, has received the quintuplet born on January 28, 2019 at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba. The five babies who are…
The Executive Director (Finance and Administration) at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has commended Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for extending the tenure of the current DESOPADEC Board till 28th May, 2019. According to him, “since the emergence of…
ACCRA, Ghana–Forbes and BusyInternet today announced the availability of Forbes8, a digital network that features more than 2,000 videos designed to inspire every aspect of an entrepreneur’s journey. BusyInternet has for the past 18 years built a strong heritage of empowering its customers…
-By Our Reporter: Facebok users have roundly condemned Rex Anighoro for engaging in a campaign of calumny against the Hon Commissioner of Finance, Olorogun David Edevbie. In a Facebook post titled ‘Urhobo Governorship 2023’, the said Rex Anighoro said he would not…
From Our Senior Correspondent/Crime Editor Nemesis reportedly caught up with a woman and her daughter who tried to outsmart each other in their illicit relationship with the same man as they went into fisticuffs on Wednesday in the lover-boy’s apartment at Nkutaku…
From Sunny A. DAVID / ONITSHA No fewer than seven persons were on Wednesday evening crushed to death and several others seriously injured at Upper Iweka in Onitsha, Anambra State. A tanker loaded with kerosene coming from Enugu axis towards Onitsha lost control and…
Journalists in Abuja gather on March 9 during Nigeria’s gubernatorial and state assembly elections to report on a press briefing at the Civil Society Situation Room, which collected information from thousands of election observers, including on attacks against the press. (Jonathan Rozen/CPJ) Abuja,…
How The 25 LGAs Voted In Delta State. 2019 Delta Guber Official Results as Declared By INEC. Okowa’s PDP won in 23 LGAs, while Ogboru’s APC has 2. Ukwuani APC – 7264 PDP – 18,328 Ethiope East APC – 21,141 PDP –…
-By Albert OGRAKA: Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate and incumbent Governor of Delta State has been declared winner of the 2019 governorship election held on Saturday March 9, 2019. INEC’s State collation officer, Prof. Serth Accra Jaja…
-From Sunny A. DAVID: AWKA- The Chairman of the National Peace Commitee, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has urged Candidates in the State Assembly elections to remain committed to ensuring peaceful conduct of the March 9 elections. The Former Military Head of State made…
From Sunny A. DAVID / AWKA The Anambra State Government has alerted the public of an attempt by some unscrupulous politicians to cause crisis in Anambra State during this weekend’s House of Assembly election. According to a statement endorsed by the Commissioner…
“We totally condemn Mr. President’s moves and schemes and say that they are mean and uncomplimentary….. We warn that he should not do anything that would be seen as his interference in the process that will make Saturday’s election not to be…
Cardinal George Pell, Vatican Treasurer, Convicted Of Child Sexual Assault Pell is the highest-ranking member of the Catholic Church to be convicted of such crimes. Cardinal George Pell, once one of the highest-ranking members of the Vatican, was convicted of multiple counts…
By Michael Ekokoruwe: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and minority leader of the house of representatives Isoko federal constituency hon. Leo Ogor, has been declared winner of Isoko federal constituency for the fifth time in last Saturday Presidential/ National Assembly elections…
