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House of Representatives Pushes Major Reforms as Lawmakers Advance Security, Electoral and Economic Bills

The on Wednesday recorded a series of far-reaching legislative actions aimed at strengthening national security architecture, deepening electoral reforms, and expanding long-term economic planning. At plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, lawmakers passed four bills, including a proposal to establish a Legislative Security Directorate within the National Assembly…

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES NEW POLICE ACADEMY CAMPUS, N15B TAKE-OFF GRANT

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area in Ogun State. President Tinubu also approved a special take-off grant of N15billion for the college. The President’s approval was in fulfilment of the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act,…

Egware Elected Chairman of Emevor Union’s Asaba Branch

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Nelson Egware has been elected chairman of the Asaba branch of the Emevor Progress Union (EPU), emerging unopposed during the group’s April monthly meeting in Asaba, Delta State. Egware, who serves as Executive Assistant to the Delta State governor on media, was elected alongside other members of the new executive committee. Joseph Awoh was named…

APC Kokori Ward 6 Caucus Pays Condolence Visit to Emeyese

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Leaders of the Kokori Ward 6 Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have paid a high-profile condolence visit to former member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sunny Akpodiogaga Emeyese, following the passing of his mother. The late matriarch, Mrs. Agnes Imoniunu Emeyese (née Agofure), died…

Oborevwori Assures Army: Delta Will Meet Recruitment Quota

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… Says gov’t engaging relevant stakeholders to boost enlistment Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured the Nigerian Army of the state’s commitment to fully utilise its allocated quota in the ongoing 91 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI), which commenced on March 30. The governor gave this assurance on Thursday while receiving a…

Governor Oborevwori, Others Pay Last Respects to Late Mrs. Inedi Akpoveta in Ofuoma

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commiserated with the Akpoveta family over the passing of their matriarch, Mrs. Inedi Samuel Eyakidogho Akpoveta, describing her as a woman who lived a fulfilled and impactful life. The burial service for the late Mrs. Akpoveta, stepmother of the Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission,…

Delta State Agency Clears Illegal Roadside Structures in Asaba Urban Renewal Drive

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Asaba, Nigeria — Authorities in Nigeria’s Delta State have launched a large-scale enforcement operation to remove illegal roadside structures and curb street trading across Asaba, the state capital, in a bid to improve road safety, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance the city’s urban outlook. The exercise is being carried out by the Delta State Capital…

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Nominee Secures Employment After NCDMB Skills Training

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An Emevor-born engineer, Charles Edowuro, has secured employment with Sinohydro Corporation Limited following his participation in a skills acquisition programme facilitated through the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and sponsored by Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District. Edowuro, a native of Emevor in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State,…

Ndokwa East Chairman, Osilonya Celebrates Delta First Lady, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, on Her Birthday

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Asaba, Nigeria — The Chairman of Ndokwa East Local Government Area in Delta State, Hon. Vincent Osilonya, has joined thousands of well-wishers across the state in celebrating the First Lady of Delta State, Her Excellency Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, describing her as a woman whose life and service continue to bring hope, warmth, and dignity to…

Delta Bureau Celebrates First Lady, Deaconess Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, at 56

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As Her Excellency, the Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, marks her 56th birthday today, 5th February 2026, the Management and Staff of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications have joined Deltans at home and in the Diaspora to celebrate the auspicious occasion. In a goodwill message signed…