TENSION has gripped residents of the oil-rich city of Warri over a violent clash between Itsekiri and Agbarha-Warri (Urhobo) youths on Saturday afternoon, sparked by renewed territorial claims and a disputed celebratory procession. The conflict erupted around noon in Warri South Local Government Area where Agbarha-Warri youths reportedly attempted to block a procession by Itsekiri […]
THE Delta State Government has intervened in the deplorable condition of a critical section of the Warri/Sapele/Benin Road, awarding the reconstruction contract to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). The project, advertised by the State Tenders Board, covers the stretch from the Spare Parts Market U-Turn in Effurun to just after Ohore Junction before Omenta […]
GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has called for caution and restraint following reports of rising tensions between the Itsekiri and Urhobo communities in Warri South Local Government Area. In a statement on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Festus Ahon, the governor appealed to residents and stakeholders in the oil city to avoid […]
YESTERDAY 22 August, His Majesty congratulated Ogbueshi Love Nwokobia, the Anya Asagba of Otuogwu, Mr. Freeman Ogosi, and the entire Otuogwu residents for the warm reception despite the short notice. He praised the unity and love among them, noting the absence of segregation in their relationship. The Monarch announced plans to include Otuogwu in various […]
By CHIAZO OGBOLU THE Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says that the temporarily suspended train operations on the Warri–Itakpe corridor will soon resume. The Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. “Operations were temporarily suspended on the train service to enable us carry […]
By ISAIAH EKA THE Federal Road Safety Corps, Akwa Ibom Command says it will partner with State Medical Service and Ambulance System (AKISEMSAS) to reduce road traffic fatalities and response times in the state. The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander, Mr. Francis Ajatta, made the remark while receiving the Acting State Coordinator of AKISEMSAS, Dr. Jacob […]
By ANGELA ATABO THE Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two other critical stakeholders, on peace building and conflict prevention in the country. The other two stakeholders to the tripartite agreement are, Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience, (OSPRE), and Fortress360 LLC/TriplePeace Africa Initiative. Report stated […]
By SEYE OLUMIDE (Lagos) and LEO SOBECHI (Abuja) Adams, Olugbon, Yoruba Ronu, others sue for peace RENEWED rivalry between the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife has come with deja vu for keen observers of the Yoruba nation, which is partly famous for its epic wars and cavalry. The latest occupants of the […]
DELTA Government says it has successfully re-enrolled no fewer than 2,000 out-of-school children in the last one year through targeted outreach and support packages. According to the state government, it has also recorded significant progress in improving the education sector. The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (D-SUBEB), Mr. Samuel Marie re, […]
THE Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (D-SUBEB), says it has completed 90 per cent of its approved projects. The board also said that contractors were being paid through official channels. The Executive Chairman of the board, Mr. Samuel Mariere, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Asaba. According to him, the board’s mandate […]