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Delta University of Science and Technology Gets Medical College
The building of a College of Medical Sciences has been approved for the Delta State University of Science and Technology, (DSUST), Ozoro, in Isoko North local government area of the state. This was part of decisions reached on Wednesday, at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. […] More
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Delta Government Set to Distribute 12,000 Bags of Fertilisers to Farmers to enhance Food Security
To improve efforts at promoting food security in the state, the Delta State government said on Monday that it would be distributing 12,000 bags of fertilisers to farmers.This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG) Dr. Kinglsey Emu during a meeting with farmers at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.Dr. Emu said […] More
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in PoliticsDrama in Edo as Shaibu, Reinstated Deputy Governor, Inspects Projects in Absence of Governor Obaseki; Govt Appeals to IGP to Save State from Anarchy
With Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, away on a one-month leave days after the September 21 governorship election in the state lost by his ruling People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the reinstated deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, on Monday took charge of the affairs of the state, inspecting some on-going projects like the […] More
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in NewsASUU Zonal Coordinator Escapes from Kidnappers
The Benin Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Monday Igbafe, has escaped from his kidnappers. Igbafe, a professor of political science at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, in Esan West local government area of Edo State, was abducted Saturday night as he was about to drive into his residence and taken […] More
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in NewsNigeria @ 64: Restore Fuel Subsidy, Security, Edo CSOs Urge FG, Say Political Leaders are Wicked
Amidst excruciating economic hardship in the country, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Edo State on Tuesday took to the streets of Benin to demand from President Bola Tinubu, the restoration of fuel subsidy, improved security, return to unicameral legislature, among others. The group, which included African Network for Environment and Economic Justice […] More
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We Are Planning A Youth Conference And An Employment Programme– Says President Tinubu in his speech to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary:
THE FULL SPEECH: Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard.As your President, […] More
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Governor Oborevwori Unveils Major Plan to Revive Sapele’s Industrial Glory with 15km Road Overhaul
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is set to restore the lost glory of Sapele as a once thriving industrial and commercial hub. Towards this end, infrastructure in the ancient city is being revamped with the award of contracts for the construction of over 15 kilometres of internal roads. Governor Obrevwori disclosed this on Friday at […] More
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Education Minister Insists on 18 Years for University Admission
Tahir Mamman, minister of education, dashed the expectations of parents and guardians hoping the federal government would change their mind on implementing the 18 years minimum age for entry into Nigerian universities when he reaffirmed the decision in Abuja on Thursday, September 26. At his 64th independence anniversary press briefing, Mamman was asked to explain […] More
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Oborevwori Urges FG Contractor to Accelerate Repairs on Benin-Asaba Highway, Citing Slow Progress
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to the contractor engaged by the federal government to fix the failed portion of the Benin-Asaba highway to quickly complete the road to save motorists from the agony they are presently passing through navigating this portion of the road.Oborevwori, who spoke through the state commissioner for works (Rural […] More
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Tinubu Plans Simple, Low-Key Celebration for Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary
In the spirit of the time, President Bola Tinubu, Thursday, September 26, declared that Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary will be low-key, like the last Democracy Day celebration on June 12. George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation and chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary announced this at a press […] More
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Oborevwori Inaugurates World Bank’s ‘Nigeria for Women Project’
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, in Asaba, the state capital, inaugurated the Steering Committee of Nigeria for Women Project, NFWP, (A World Bank Initiative) where he underscored the abilities of women to birth social change and contribute their unique skills to the governance process.Governor Oborevwori, who called for the deepening of women’s economic […] More