Month: July 2026

Delta EXCO Approves Major Health Projects, Hospital Equipment To Boost Healthcare Delivery

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The Delta State Executive Council has approved a series of major health sector projects, including the equipping of newly completed hospitals, the establishment of specialised medical units and the upgrade of facilities aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the state. Briefing journalists after the Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, said the approvals reflected the administration’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services for Deltans. He disclosed that the Mother and Child Hospital, Ekpan whose construction was awarded in 2011,…

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Court Orders Prophet To Rebuild Egbesu Shrine, Awards Worshippers ₦205m Damages

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A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered Prophet Tamarauebi Elisha Owan and members of the Greatgod Holy Tabernacle to rebuild a traditional Egbesu shrine they allegedly destroyed in Ojobo Community, while awarding a total of ₦205 million in damages and costs to the affected worshippers. The court held that the respondents violated the constitutional rights of members of the Osuopele Benesede Opu-Oru Temple through the unlawful destruction of their place of worship and sustained acts of harassment and intimidation. In Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/4/2025, His Lordship, Hon.…

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Delta Exco Approves Permanent 13th-Month Salary For Workers

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..To Recruit Teachers, Equip Technical Colleges   The Delta State Executive Council has approved the institutionalisation of the 13th-month salary for civil servants, the recruitment of more teachers for public secondary schools and the equipping of technical colleges as part of measures to strengthen workers’ welfare and improve education in the state.   Briefing journalists after the Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu said the council approved a memo presented by the governor to make…

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Oborevwori Approves 50 CNG buses, Electric Vehicles, Mega Bus Terminal For Delta Mass Transit

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the purchase of 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, the acquisition of electric vehicles and the construction of an ultra-modern mega bus terminal in Asaba as part of efforts to improve public transportation across the state.   The approvals were among key decisions reached at the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by the governor.   Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Onoriode Agofure, said the approvals were informed by a comprehensive transportation study carried out…

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Delta Police Arrest Two Over Alleged False Accident Video, To Face Prosecution

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested two persons accused of producing and circulating a misleading video relating to a recent road accident in Ughelli, saying they will be prosecuted after investigations are concluded.   The suspects, identified by the Command as Egoh Best Akpome and Omonigho Jitoboh, were presented at the State Police Headquarters on Friday, where investigators questioned them over the controversial video recorded at the scene of the incident.   According to the police, the video contained claims that were found to be misleading and capable of…

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Ughelli North Legislative House Suspends Councillor Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

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The Ughelli North Local Government Legislative House has suspended Councillor Hon. Israel Palmer for three months over allegations of anti-party activities, high-handedness and gross misconduct. The decision was reached during the House’s plenary on Thursday, July 2, 2026, following deliberations by members on the allegations brought against the councillor. According to the resolution of the House, the suspension is intended to preserve discipline and ensure adherence to the rules governing the conduct of members of the legislative arm of the council. The House alleged that Palmer’s actions were inconsistent with…

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Warri Reaffirms Tough Security Measures In Meeting With Arewa Community

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  The Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, Hon. (Comr.) Warri Ovoke Friday, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the council area, declaring that proactive measures are necessary to ensure the safety of residents and protect lives and property. The Chairman made the remarks while hosting representatives of security agencies and leaders of the Arewa community in Isoko South at a security stakeholders’ meeting convened to deliberate on strategies for sustaining peace and tackling emerging security challenges within the local government area. The meeting focused on…

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Diri Champions Greater Women Participation In Governance

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has restated his administration’s commitment to promoting increased participation of women in politics and governance. Governor Diri gave the assurance in Yenagoa during a reception to mark the 60th birthday of the lawmaker representing Sagbama Constituency III in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Chief Ebizi Ndiomu-Brown. According to a statement by Mr. Doubara Atasi, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the deputy governor who represented the Governor, said the government would sustain efforts to encourage women’s involvement…

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If Delta Central Must Return a Senator, It Should Be Ede Dafinone or No One Else

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By Endurance Ikanone   As conversations about the future of Delta Central Senatorial District gradually gather momentum ahead of another electoral cycle, one question continues to resonate across communities, markets, town halls, social gatherings and traditional institutions: If Delta Central must return a senator, who deserves another opportunity to represent the district? Across the eight local government areas that make up the senatorial district’ Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Sapele, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Okpe and Uvwie, a growing number of constituents appear to have arrived at a common conclusion.…

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Bel Dialogue 2026: Mike Igini To Chair Democracy, accountability Forum In Asaba

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  Former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mike Igini has been named Chairman of the Occasion for the second edition of Bel Dialogue, the flagship public policy engagement platform of Bel Media Consult Limited. The organisers disclosed that the event will hold on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at David’s Event Centre, Anwai Road, Asaba, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Themed, “Democracy That Works: Bridging the Gap Between Votes, Results and Institutional Accountability,” the 2026 edition will focus on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting accountable governance and rebuilding public…

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