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Minister Praises Warri North Chairman For Local Government Achievements
The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, has praised Hon. Smart Asekutu, Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area in Delta State, for showing the positive impact of local government in Nigeria. The commendation came during an official visit to Koko, the council’s headquarters. The visit was part of a nationwide […]
Doctors’ Strike: Court Fixes Friday For Ruling As Parties Agree To Negotiation
A National Industrial Court in Abuja has set Friday as the date to issue a ruling in the case between striking resident doctors (NARD) and the Federal Government. The two parties have agreed to return to the negotiation table ahead of the decision. Justice Bashar Alkali fixed the date after hearing preliminary arguments on jurisdiction […]
Kaduna Sharia Court Orders Teacher To End Relationship With Student, Pay Medical Bills
A Sharia Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, has ordered a teacher, Yusuf Yusuf, to end his romantic relationship with his student, Zainab Muhammad. The court also directed him to pay N8,500 to cover her medical expenses after an alleged assault. Judge Murtala Nasir issued the order on Wednesday after both parties reached an out-of-court settlement. […]
Woman, 30, In Court For Alleged N1.8m Fraud
A 30-year-old woman, Adenike Lucien, has been arraigned before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding a man of N1.8 million. The charges against her include stealing and obtaining money under false pretences. She pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Inspector Sunday Bassey, told the court that the incident happened between August and October […]
Delta Government To Partner MAN On Youth Skills And Entrepreneurship Development
THE Delta State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to support youth entrepreneurship and skills development in the state. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made the pledge on Wednesday when he received executive members of the Edo/Delta Chapter of MAN on a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. Governor […]
DOPF Unveils Date For Third Annual Conference/Lecture
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum, (DOPF), an association of Journalists who are in the business of Online news services with high ethical standards and professionalism, has formally announced the date for its third annual Conference/Lecture. According to a Statement signed by the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the Conference, Deacon Chijioke Williams Ugbolue, the Secretary, […]
Delta State Govt Cancels Asaba-Oko Road Project Over Poor Performance
THE Delta State Government has officially revoked the contract for the construction of the Asaba/Oko-Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road. The decision was made due to slow progress and poor performance by the contractor. The contract, first awarded in 2018, was meant to connect several communities in Oshimili South Local Government Area. However, the contractor failed to meet the […]
Governor Uzodinma Meets Air Force Chief, Vows To Strengthen Security In Imo
THE Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has pledged to improve security across the state and remove those he described as “unrepentant bad eggs.” The governor made this known after a meeting with Air Vice-Marshal Frank Okpara, who visited him in Owerri. Uzodinma shared the update on his official Facebook page, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to […]
Kabba Prison Break: 114 Inmates Recaptured, NCoS Warns Others To Surrender
THE Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the recapture of 114 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kabba after it was attacked by gunmen on Sunday night. The attack, which happened around 11:45 p.m., led to the escape of 240 inmates. The attackers, who have not yet been identified, arrived heavily […]