Busy Legislative Session in Delta THE Delta State House of Assembly has advanced two major reform bills—one focused on health rights and disease prevention, the other on regulating gaming and lottery activities. The session, chaired by Deputy Speaker Arthur Akpowvowo, highlighted the legislature’s effort to address social protection and economic governance simultaneously. New Legal Push […]
Senate Pushes for Enforcement of Supreme Court Judgment NIGERIA’S upper legislative chamber, the Nigerian Senate, has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement the Supreme Court judgment restoring the Aniocha North II State Constituency in Delta State ahead of the 2027 State House of Assembly elections. The resolution was reached during plenary after […]
Committee Submits Report on Proposed Housing Reform Bill THE Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday received the report of its Joint Committee reviewing the proposed Landlord and Tenant Bill, a legislation aimed at reforming tenancy relations and modernising housing regulations across the state. The report was presented during plenary by the Chairman of the […]
Legislative Push for Sector Reform THE Delta State House of Assembly has announced a public hearing on a bill proposing the creation of a Delta State Gaming Board, signalling an effort to restructure and modernise the regulation of betting, lottery and gaming operations across the state. Scheduled for 24 February 2026, at the Assembly Complex […]
Tax Law Repeal Proposal Before Assembly GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has asked the Delta State House of Assembly to approve a bill that would repeal the state’s Internal Revenue Service Law of 2020 and replace it with a harmonised taxation framework consistent with federal reforms. The request was contained in a letter read during Wednesday’s plenary […]
Delta Assembly Okays ₦200bn Supplementary Budget THE Delta State House of Assembly has approved a ₦200 billion 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, raising the state’s total budget size to ₦1.179 trillion. The approval came on Thursday during plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor. The bill was passed following the […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Capital Spending Takes Centre Stage THE Delta State legislature has approved a ₦1.729 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, signalling a strong emphasis on capital development. The appropriation bill was passed on Monday at plenary through a voice vote under the leadership of Speaker Dennis Guwor. According to the report presented […]