By Eunice Emeyazia The arrest of a popular content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna popularly known as Odogwu of Asaba, by the Delta State Police Command over allegations connecting the death of a 20-year-old woman, Favour Agbro, has sparked widespread reactions across Delta State. While police investigations are ongoing, residents have been sharing their views on the…
The Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has commended Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for providing the visionary leadership and strategic policy direction that have culminated in the remarkable growth of Delta State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). He described the achievement as a clear reflection…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to urgently implement a living wage, warning that rising inflation, soaring fuel prices and worsening unemployment have pushed millions of Nigerians into severe economic hardship. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group said the…
By Eunice Emeyazia The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), South-South Zone, has condemned the alleged rape and tragic death of Miss Favour Agbro, a 20-year-old woman from Delta State, describing the incident as a horrific act of violence against women and a grave violation of human rights. In a statement jointly signed by the…
By Eunice Emeyazia The Delta State Police Command has arrested a popular Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman who later died. The arrest followed a petition alleging that the deceased travelled to Asaba on June 1, 2026, after the suspect allegedly invited…
By Eunice Emeyazia The Delta State Government has intensified efforts to ensure the sustainability of HIV treatment and care by commencing the integration of HIV services and the enrolment of persons living with HIV into the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme. The initiative was the focus of a two-day stakeholders’ meeting held at the headquarters…
By Eunice Emeyazia The Delta State Police Command has arrested eight suspected armed robbers, cultists and a suspected gunrunner in separate intelligence-led operations across the state, recovering four locally made firearms, four live cartridges, one expended cartridge and a dagger knife. The Police said the arrests were part of its sustained crackdown on armed robbery,…
By Eunice Emeyazia President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the Federal Medical Centres (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.The development marks a significant milestone for Delta South Senatorial District, which has long…
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has strengthened the capacity of its management staff through a training on the Delta State New Tax Law, aimed at improving tax compliance, financial accountability and institutional efficiency. The programme equipped participants with practical knowledge of the law and reinforced the Commission’s commitment to continuous staff development and best practices in public financial management.
By Eunice EmeyaziaThe Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has underscored the importance of health insurance in strengthening community security, saying access to quality healthcare is essential to maintaining a healthy, motivated and productive security workforce.The Commission made the assertion during the two-day Oshimili North Security Summit held in Akwukwu-Igbo, where the Chairman of Oshimili…
