Delta @30: Ijaws Marginalized, Abandoned Developmentally – IYC Chieftain
A chieftain of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, Chief Frank Akiefa has called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to give priority to developing Ijaw areas in Delta State. The former Western…
Examination Malpractice and The Future of Education in Delta State
The world over, quality education is critical to human development. According to World Bank, “education is instrumental to fostering growth, reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity. It benefits not just…
Anti-Open Grazing Bill: Miyetti Allah Demands 750,000 Hectares of Land for Ranching in Delta
As deliberations progress on the anti-open grazing bill in the Delta State House of Assembly, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN) has requested for 750,000 square meters…
Delta Gov’t Closes School After Teachers Flogged 19-Month-Old Pupil to Death
The Delta State government has shut down the Arise and Shine Nursery and Primary School, in Asaba, the state capital. The closure of the school follows the flogging to death…
We Have no Land to Give Out For Ranching – Delta State Government
The Delta State government has said it has no plans to acquire any land for ranching, as speculated in some quarters. The clarification was made by the Delta State Commissioner…
Retirees Protest Non-payment of Benefits in Delta
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State was reportedly ambushed by angry members of the Delta State Local Government/Primary School Contributory Retirees, who protested at Asaba, the state capital on Thursday.…
Delta 2023: Ibori Allegedly Picks Manager as Deputy to Edevbie
A new report as emerged as the polity heats harder towards who will emerge the next governor of Delta state. The Union Nigeria reports an alignment between the former governor…
Full Text: Okowa Presents 2022 Budget Before Delta State House of Assembly
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members It is my pleasure to present to this honourable House the budget estimates for the 2022 fiscal year. OPENING REMARKS First, let me thank this House…
CSOs Threaten N10b Defamation Lawsuit Against Delta State Government
The Delta State Civil Society Organisations Forum, DELCOF, an umbrella body of more than 250 non-state actors in Delta State, has threatened a N10 billion lawsuit against the State Government…
Group Vows to Protect Government Establishments, Tackle Corruption, Advocate for Good governance, Development in Delta
A front line development and good governance advocacy group under the aegis of New Delta Initiative, has urged Deltan's to protect government developmental projects across the state. The appeal was…