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Health Insurance: Delta subsidizes 300 caesarian section monthly — DG reveals

Health Insurance: Delta subsidizes 300 caesarian section monthly — DG reveals

Director General, Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr. Isaac Alpoveta has said that the state government subsidizes over 300 caesarian sections monthly across its 550 facilities in the state. Akpoveta, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the commission, disclosed this…

“Isoko South Local Govt Funds will be Judiciously used For Accountability” – Hon. Warri Ovoke 

“Isoko South Local Govt Funds will be Judiciously used For Accountability” – Hon. Warri Ovoke 

By Michael Ekokoruwe  The Executive Chairman of Isoko South local government area, Hon. Warri Ovoke Friday has promised to Judiciously use local government funds received, for the effective development of the area with subsequent accountability.  Warri made the statement at Oleh council…

BREAKING: APC candidate congratulates Ogorugba on victory as Isoko North Chairman-Elect

BREAKING: APC candidate congratulates Ogorugba on victory as Isoko North Chairman-Elect

Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded local government council elections Apostle Joshua Ogbodo, has congratulated Prince Godwin Ogorugba on his emergence as Chairman-Elect of Isoko North Local Government Council. Ogbodo in a congratulatory message on his…

Daregha congratulates former Governor Okowa on his 65th birthday

Daregha congratulates former Governor Okowa on his 65th birthday

By Harrison Akamule Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on political matters Hon Simeon Daregha has congratulated former Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on his 65th birthday. Hon Simeon Daregha described Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as an embodiment of great leadership qualities. Speaking with this journalist on phone to mark the former Governor’s birthday, Hon Simon Daregha stated…

Daregha Felicitates H.R.M Pere S.P Luke, kalanama viii (JP) on birth anniversary

Daregha Felicitates H.R.M Pere S.P Luke, kalanama viii (JP) on birth anniversary

BY HARRISON AKAMULE Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on political matters Hon. Simeon Daregha has wholeheartedly felicitated H.R.M Pere S.P Luke, kalanama the viii (JP), the Pere of Akugbene-Meiji Kingdom in Bomadi L.G.A Delta on his attainment of 58years of age. In his word, “sometimes in life words are inadequate to express the…

Over 5,000 NDLEA Officers Promoted, 15 Commands, 70 Personnel Get Special Awards …Officers to Start Wearing Body Cameras for Operational Efficiency

Over 5,000 NDLEA Officers Promoted, 15 Commands, 70 Personnel Get Special Awards …Officers to Start Wearing Body Cameras for Operational Efficiency

Five Thousand and Forty-Two (5,042) personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been promoted. This followed the approval of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the anti-narcotics agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) which saw two senior officers elevated to…

Supreme court grants autonomy to 774 Local Govt Councils in Nigeria, halts Govs from tampering with funds …. outlaws Caretaker C’ttee

Supreme court grants autonomy to 774 Local Govt Councils in Nigeria, halts Govs from tampering with funds …. outlaws Caretaker C’ttee

In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim on Thursday, the Apex court declared that it is unconstitutional for State Governments to withhold and utilise allocations meant for Local Government Areas without transferring the funds to them, as mandated by Section…

Onitsha country club unveils state of the art indoor sports facility

Onitsha country club unveils state of the art indoor sports facility

BY SUNNY A. DAVID In a significant development for sports enthusiasts in Anambra State, the Onitsha Country Club in Fegge, Onitsha South Council area, has commissioned a brand-new indoor sports hall building. Equipped with cutting-edge sporting facilities, this state-of-the-art complex is poised…

Nigeria’ll Continue to Assist in Development of African, Caribbean, Pacific Countries- TAC DGl

Nigeria’ll Continue to Assist in Development of African, Caribbean, Pacific Countries- TAC DGl

Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub has said that Nigeria will continue to draw from its pool of abundant human resources to assist the development of African, Caribbean and Pacific countries and their people. The DG, gave…

DELSU to partner with Stepat Farms to boost food supply in Nigeria -VC Reveals

DELSU to partner with Stepat Farms to boost food supply in Nigeria -VC Reveals

The Vice Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka, Prof. Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga, has announced that the university will partner with Stepat Farms to strengthen its community service and boost food supply in Nigeria. The Vice Chancellor stated this on Tuesday during the public unveiling of…

EU Offers Postgraduate Scholarships to 142 Young Nigerians Under its Erasmus+ programme

EU Offers Postgraduate Scholarships to 142 Young Nigerians Under its Erasmus+ programme

The European Union has offered postgraduate scholarships to 142 young Nigerians in top European universities in the 2024-25 academic session, under its flagship educational programme, Erasmus+. Nigeria with this number, retains its number one spot among beneficiaries of the EU postgraduate scholarships…

Ojogbo Pledges to Establish Legacy Projects in Aniocha North for Socio-Eco Devt

Ojogbo Pledges to Establish Legacy Projects in Aniocha North for Socio-Eco Devt

Aniocha North Labour Party chairmanship candidate, Dr. Augustine Ojogbo has promised to build mega projects in the council area if elected into office.Dr. Ojogbo gave the promise when he visited Idumu-Ogo, Obomkpa, Issele-Mkpitime, Onicha-Olona, Ezi, Issele-Azagba, Obior and Onicha-Ugbo in continuation of…

Edo 2024: NNPP Guber Candidate visits Ikpoba Hill Barracks’ Market, says “My late mother was a lowly market woman too”

Edo 2024: NNPP Guber Candidate visits Ikpoba Hill Barracks’ Market, says “My late mother was a lowly market woman too”

By Austen Akhagbeme In his characteristic show of humility and love for the common man, Dr Azemhe Azena, the NNPP Governorship Candidate, told the story of his humble beginning as he visited the market women and Leaders of the Barracks Market in…

Austin Massah promises to come up with BYLAWS to promote conducive atmosphere to attract investors

Austin Massah promises to come up with BYLAWS to promote conducive atmosphere to attract investors

By Harrison Akamule  The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Flag bearer of Ward 16 in Bomadi Local Government Council in the forthcoming Delta State Local Government Councils Elections, Mr Austin Massah has promised to come up with BYLAWS that will promote conducive atmosphere…

LG POLLS: PDP Ward 20 Flag bearer of Okoloba Community, Bomadi LGA, Mr. ThankGod Tiriki, appeals to electorate

LG POLLS: PDP Ward 20 Flag bearer of Okoloba Community, Bomadi LGA, Mr. ThankGod Tiriki, appeals to electorate

By Harrison Akamule  The People’s Democratic Party PDP Flag bearer of Ward 20, Okoloba Community Bomadi Local Government Area  in the forthcoming Delta State Local Government Councils Elections Mr . ThankGod Tiriki has appealed to the electorate in the Ward not to…

Nigerian entrepreneurs access investment opportunities in Africa’s leading energy markets

Nigerian entrepreneurs access investment opportunities in Africa’s leading energy markets

 The Invest in African Energies roadshow in Lagos – organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) on June 25 – united more than 250 Nigerian entrepreneurs and investors interested in accessing opportunities in Africa’s oil and gas, and energy sectors. Nigeria is…

ECOWAS COURT PRESIDENT RECEIVES CHAIRPERSON OF COMMUNITY AUDIT C’TTEE

ECOWAS COURT PRESIDENT RECEIVES CHAIRPERSON OF COMMUNITY AUDIT C’TTEE

The ECOWAS Court President, Justice Edward Amoako Asante has welcomed the Chairperson of the Community Audit Committee, Diane Holo-Sacramento at the ECOWAS Court. The meeting marked the first official engagement between the Court and the Audit Committee, signifying a significant step towards…