NDLEA arrests wanted drug baroness, seals her mansion, drug bunks in Delta
The backbone of a major cartel distributing drugs in Delta and adjourning states was broken on Sunday 15th May following the arrest of a wanted 59-year-old […]
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NDLEA arrests wanted drug baroness, seals her mansion, drug bunks in Delta
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have broken the backbone of a major drug cartel distributing outfit in Delta and adjourning states […]
China launches key river improvement programme in Yangtze River Delta
A key river improvement programme was launched in the Yangtze River Delta region on Monday, with China fast-tracking its water conservancy project construction. The programme, […]
Delta Assembly aspirant promises positive transformation in Oshimili South
A House of Assembly aspirant in Delta, Mr Taju Isichei, says he will pursue programmes and legislations that will cause rapid development in Oshimili South […]
Amnesty boss calls on Niger Delta people to leverage on opportunities
Rtd. Col. Milland Dixon Dikio, the Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has called on Niger Delta people to take advantage of maritime opportunities in […]
FG/IFAD project to empower 38,250 youths, women in Niger Delta
The Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development Programme (IFAD) assisted Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project-Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) says it will empower 38,250 youths and women in […]
Delta Assembly approves Okowa’s request of N150bn credit facility
The Delta House of Assembly, on Tuesday approved a request by Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa for a bridging finance facility of N150 billion in favour of […]
Police nab 4 robbery suspects, recover arms in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has arrested four persons suspected to be cultists and armed robbers as well as some ammunition allegedly in their possession. […]
2022 Easter: FRSC deploys 1,439 personnel for patrol operations in Delta
By Clara Egbogota The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta Command, says it will deploy 1,439 personnel for the 2022 Easter patrol operations in the […]
Road traffic crashes claim 143 lives in Edo, Delta, Anambra
By Deborah Coker The zone Rs 5 of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says no fewer than 143 lives were lost in various road […]
In photos: Saraki,Tambuwal, Hayatudeen, Bala visit Delta, Edo, others
The Quartet working for unity and consensus in the PDP – Saraki, Tambuwal, Bala Mohammed and Hayatoudeen, left Abuja airport Monday morning to see Governors […]
Delta to recruit more qualified teachers to increase teacher-to-pupil ratio
By Clara Egbogota The Delta Government is to engage more qualified teachers to increase the teacher-to-pupil ratio in the state and to improve the standard of […]
NSCDC arrests 11 oil pipeline vandals in Delta
By Eguonor Ighure The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Delta Command, has arrested 11 suspected oil pipeline vandals in the state. Mr Emeka […]
Delta Govt. to establish Bureau of Public Service Reforms
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says his administration will establish a Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) to enhance quality and result-oriented service in the […]
Police nab suspected kidnapper, rescue victim in Delta
By Edeki Igafe The Police Command in Delta on Monday, arrested a 23-year-old suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim from the hoodlum. The spokesman of […]
Delta Govt nabs 6 women, 22 children for street begging, says official
By Ifeanyi Olannye The Delta Government says it has 28 beggars in custody for allegedly violating the law that bans street begging in the state.Mrs Oghenwkevwe […]
Directorate charges Delta youths to contribute meaningfully to state devt.
The Directorate of Youth Monitoring and Mentoring in Delta has charged youths in the state to make selfless and meaningful contributions to the growth and […]
Delta Govt remphasises commitment to developing, supporting vulnerable persons
By Mercy Obojeghren The Delta Government has reemphasised its commitment to assisting and developing vulnerable persons in the state. The Commissioner for Humanitarian and Community […]
FRSC records 14 deaths from 31 crashes in Delta
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it recorded 14 deaths from 31 road traffic accidents in Delta between Dec. 17, 2021 and Jan. 15, […]
Stakeholders in critical meeting over Niger Delta pollution
Critical stakeholders in the oil and gas sector rose from an emergency meeting in Abuja with far reaching resolutions to address the soot and environmental […]
Delta Govt, ALGON engage vigilantes, hunters to check criminal herders
The Delta Government and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) are to engage vigilantes and hunters to check activities of criminal herders in […]
Police nab suspected kidnapper in Delta, recover ammunition, cash
The Police Command in Delta has apprehended a 36-year-old suspected kidnapper, recovering ammunition and the sum of N410,000 from him. Spokesman of the command, DSP Bright […]
Niger Delta reforms: achievements and prospects – An analysis
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria comprises nine states -Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo and Rivers. No fewer than 31 million people […]
Delta tops daily COVID-19 chart with 194 cases
Delta topped Nigeria’s daily COVID-19 chart on Tuesday with 194 out of the 599 cases, the Nigeria Centre of Disease Control (NCDC) has said. The […]
810 youths to benefit as Gov. Okowa begins 2nd cycle RYSA in Delta
No fewer than 810 youths and women selected from the 270 electoral wards in Delta have been enlisted to benefit from the second cycle of […]