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‘Pocket Stations’: Allegations Trail Delta’s Public Spending

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By OCHUKO EDAFE Scrutiny Mounts Over Government Spending Channels FRESH concerns have emerged over the transparency and impact of several government-funded programmes in Delta State, with critics alleging that certain initiatives have become conduits for mismanagement rather than engines of development. Among the spending areas drawing attention are government conferences, investment consulting arrangements, media projects, security […]

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Asaba Countdown: Lady Ejiro Umukoro Prepares To Unveil Bold Literary Vision

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All Eyes on 6th March THE countdown has begun in Asaba. Creative circles across Delta State are abuzz with speculation about a major unveiling scheduled for 6 March 2026. Organised by LightRay! Media in collaboration with the Office of the Head of Service, the event carries the intriguing title When Distortion Meets Hadassah. What exactly […]

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Delta Flood Relief: Turkish Support Reaches Oko-Amakom Community

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THE Turkish Red Crescent has partnered with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) to provide relief materials to victims of recent flooding in Oko-Amakom community, Asaba, Delta State. In a statement issued by the Turkish Embassy in Abuja, the humanitarian intervention reached 1,020 affected persons across 170 households, offering both food assistance and essential water […]

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Delta Broadcasting Community In Mourning As Aniagwu Eulogises Vivian Nkechika

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Aniagwu Pays Tribute to Late DBS Broadcaster Vivian Nkechika DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has paid glowing tribute to the late veteran broadcaster, Vivian Nkechika, following her passing, describing her death as a significant setback to journalism and public broadcasting in Delta State. In a statement released […]

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Oborevwori’s Infrastructure Gamble Begins To Pay Off

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A Dangerous Legacy Meets a Decisive Intervention THE Agbor/Uromi Junction has long been one of the most dangerous points on Nigeria’s federal highway network. For years, accidents, gridlock, and loss of lives plagued the area, despite repeated calls for intervention. On 19 January, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori formally changed that narrative by flagging off a ₦59.7 […]

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Oborevwori Sets Up Panel To Verify Political Appointees

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Strengthening Governance Through Verification THE Delta State Government has initiated a comprehensive verification exercise targeting all political appointees across the state. The move, approved by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, is aimed at reinforcing accountability, improving administrative accuracy, and ensuring that only duly appointed individuals remain on official records. Committee Mandated to Conduct Exercise A five-member committee […]

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Delta Bets On Berger For Fast-Track Uromi Junction Flyover

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By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government has officially kicked off the construction of the Uromi Junction Flyover Bridge in Agbor, a project long promised but only now entering physical execution. Dr. Fred Oghenesivbe, Director-General of the state’s Bureau for Orientation and Communications, confirmed the development to journalists in Asaba on Wednesday. He revealed that […]

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Delta Begins 2026 Academic Term, Stresses Zero Tolerance For Truancy

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By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government has formally announced 5 January 2026 as the second-term resumption date for all public and private primary and secondary schools for the 2025/2026 academic year. The directive was issued in a statement jointly signed by Chief (Mrs.) Rose Ezewu and Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, who oversee secondary and primary […]

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Delta Youth Carnival Debuts With Music, Advocacy & Massive Crowd

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        By PAULINA NZERUBE A New Platform for Youth Engagement OMONIGHO Oborevwori, daughter of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has launched the maiden edition of the Delta Youth Carnival, drawing over 5,000 young people to the Trade Fair Arena, Osubi, in Okpe Local Government Area on December 29, 2025. Organised through her […]

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Delta Without Debt: Inside Oborevwori’s No-Loan Infrastructure Push

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By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government on Christmas Day reiterated that citizen welfare and infrastructure delivery remain the twin pillars of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration. The assurance came from the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, who received the Delta State Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at […]

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