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Number of unsound minded prisoners on the increase in Delta—Controller
The Controller of Prisons in Delta State, Mr Sam Iyakoregha, has decried the rising number of persons with unsound minds in prisons in the state.The prison boss was speaking at a meeting of stakeholders in the administration of…
Benin descendants seek cross-cultural, historical interactions with Itsekiri
Descendants of Benin Kingdom in Edo State have solicited historical and cultural interactions with their filial Itsekiri brothers in Delta State through a synergy between the Institute for Benin Studies and Itsekiri Historical Group.The…
NDDC: Group backs Reps’ call for dissolution of 3-mancommittee
THE Niger Delta People Confederation has commended the House of Representatives for directing the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, to immediately disband the three-man interim committee he inaugurated to pilot the…
‘Betting can curb crime, create jobs’
The federal and state governments have been advised to create the enabling environment for betting business to thrive because it can assist in curbing crime among youths by creating jobs.The Chief Executive Officer of Redson Bet, Mr…
World Orphan Day: Okowa distributes food, other items to orphanage homes
Wife of Delta State governor, Dame Edith Okowa, has expressed sadness over the indulgence of some caregivers in the sale of children in their custody.According to Okowa, most orphanage homes engage in acts that are not only …
Bayelsa poll: NGO preaches against violence, vote buying
A non-government organisation, the Coalition for Development and Democracy in Bayelsa (CDDB), has admonished political parties to refrain from violence or monetary inducement in the November 16 governorship election in the state.The…
Access Bank partners Oba Ewuare in building satellite town
ACCESS Bank has agreed to help in the construction of a satellite town at Ugomoson, Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State on the Benin- Agbor highway, one year after the groundbreaking ceremony by the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare…
Delta water board commences enumeration of clients
To improve water supply in Delta State, the state Urban Water Board, in collaboration with the United States Agency For International Development (USAID), is to commence the enumeration of its customers in towns that are currently covered…
Ahead Yuletide, Warri commander reads riot act to criminals
The Warri Area Commander of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Muhammad Garba, has, ahead of the Yuletide, warned all shades of criminals in Warri and environs to repent or be ready for toucher times.He told select journalists in Warri,…
Group counters Akpabio over interim management committee of NDDC
THE Niger Delta People Liberation Force (NDPLF) has berated the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, over his recent decision to set up a three-man NDDC interim management committee headed by Mrs. Joy Ghene as the Acting…