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Breaking: Gov Okowa Sets To Address Deltans As One Covid-19 Case Is Recorded In Delta

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As the news of the Coronavirus pandemic disease hits Delta State, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has sets to brief the state over the outbreak  just as he enjoined them to remain calm over the outbreak of the pandemic disease. In a statement obtained from Governor Ifeanyi Okowa verified facebook account states, “This evening, a patient in Delta State tested positive for the #COVID19 virus. This index case is already receiving the necessary treatment at one of our isolation centers. Tomorrow morning, I will be addressing our citizens on developments surrounding this…

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Breaking: Delta Hit With One Confirmed Covid-19 Case

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday night recorded sixteen new cases of the Coronavirus among which had it’s first case.   According to NCDC, Ten cases were recorded in Lagos; two cases were recorded in the FCT, two in Oyo, one in Delta and one in Katsina With these new cases, the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to  254. Fourty-four have so far been discharged with six deaths recorded.

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COVID-19: Omote Lauds Deltans For Compliance, Condemns Brutal Killing By Security Agents 

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By Omoghene Benedict, National Coordinator of Elohim Political Forum, EPF,  Prince Omote Emmanuel has commended Deltans for adhering strictly to Stay -At-Home directives by the state government over Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, Omote stated that Deltans are very law abiding and honest to their leaders irrespective of political parties.  He however condemned the brutal killing of Joseph Pessu by the Nigeria Army. According to the statement, “While I commend the people of my dear state for obeying government order over the fight against Covid -19, I will also pray…

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COVID-19: Delta Govt Shuts Down All Activities, Release Emergency Numbers

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Following the continued spread of Coronavirus also known as Covid-19, The Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr.  Ifeanyi Okowa has announceed the closure of Night Clubs/Lounges, Cinemas and the restriction of public burials, Social events to 20 persons. In a statewide broadcaste,  Governor Okowa held that following the confirmation of 42 cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria, we must take some precautionary measures in Delta State to prevent, as well as limit infection if it occurs. My Dear Deltans, For the second time in one week, I am addressing you on the…

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Deltans Should Expect More Robust  Legislative  Works In 2020-Oborevwori

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  The  Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the House would soon experience higher legislative inputs from Members that will yield robust legislation for the State economic and social well-being, security of lives and property, infrastructure development, healthcare outreach and sound education among others. In his keynote address at the opening of a two-day Refresher Course for Honourable Members of the House, with the theme; ‘Understanding Legislative Drafting For Effective Legislative Business’ on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Oleh, Isoko South…

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Ogboru Vs Okowa: Legal Distraction Over As DESOPADEC MD, Askia Congratulates Okowa

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  Following the victory of the Delta State governor, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa over Great Ogboru at the Supreme Court, the Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh has congratulated Governor Okowa According to Askia, “The nuisance and distraction of the legal tussle is over, just as he called on Ogboru to join hands with the Governor in consolidating the foundation for a Stronger Delta. “Despite the distractions of the opposition, Governor Okowa has been focused in delivering democracy dividends throughout the nooks…

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Okowa Celebrates Edevbie At 56

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  Delta Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has felicitated with his Chief of Staff, Chief David Edevbie, as he clocks 56 years. According to governor Okowa, Edevbie a former Commissioner for Finance is  an illustrious Deltan, who is ever committed to the reformation of Delta State and Nigeria. “Happy 56th Birthday to one of the most hardworking, charismatic and disciplined political office holders in the country — my dear friend and Chief of Staff, Olorogun David Edevbie. As you celebrate another year, I pray that Almighty God grants you a…

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EPF Commends Gov Okowa Over Minimum Wage Implementation

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By Emmanuel Nwebonyi,   A social political pressure group, Elohim Political Forum has commended Delta state governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for the implementation of the minimum wage for civil servants in the state.   In a statement, the National coordinator of the group, Prince Emmanuel Omote said, “With the implementation of the minimum wage in Delta state, civil servants have to be steadfast and committed to their duties.    According to Omote, “Some states refused to pay this minimum wage but Okowa, being a God fearing man who know…

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2020 Budget Will Have Impact On State Economy, Deltans Positively-Oborevwori

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  The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the 2020 Budget will impact the State economy and the general wellbeing of Deltans positively. In his remarks on Wednesday, shortly after the presentation of the 2020 budget  by the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa,  the Speaker said that the budget, christened ” Budget of Sustained Development was another milestone in the rapid transformation and development that Deltans have witnessed in the State since the beginning of the Governor Okowa’s led administration.…

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Okowa In The Eye Of The Media II

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  By FIDELIS EGUGBO (On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa had his quarterly media briefing with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council. Last Sunday, October 13, 2019, the first part of the feature story, “Okowa In The Eye Of The Media” which was as a result of the media chat was published on page 10 of The Pointer Newspaper. The concluding part of that piece as published on page 10 of The Pointer Newspaper of Sunday, October 20, 2019…

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