The Delta State Police Command has declared that as part of its commitment to reduce crime to its barest minimum in the state, it is embarking on a massive sensitization against cultism, drug abuse and other forms of crime and to warn criminals to steer clear of the State. Disclosing this during a press briefing…
Less than 24 hours after the South South Governors’ Forum rose from its Port Harcourt meeting yesterday with a communique which, among other things, urged the President and the National Assembly to amend some aspects of the Petroleum Industry Act, the Host Community of Nigeria, Oil and Gas, HOSCON, has rejected the governors' suggestion that…
As the South South Governors converge on Port Harcourt, the River State capital, for a crucial meeting, an advocate of true fiscal federalism and University don, Prof. Gabriel Godini Darah has advised that they must be united in defence of the collective interest of the region irrespective of political affiliations. Prof. Darah who spoke to…
As Nigeria commemorrates 61 years of self-governance, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has called for oneness and renewed patriotism from all Nigerians. In his Independence message, Senator Omo-Agege said Nigerians must unite behind the national flag, set aside the narrative of division, violence and hate, and replace them with the narrative…
Barely a week after the brutal killing of a 29-year-old Deltan celebrating his birthday at Obinoba Community in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, a doorman security, aka bouncer, has stabbed to death a teenager who was alleged to have attempted to pick up some naira notes sprayed at a couple during their wedding…
Mayorkings Agency Group, a non-governmental organisation has bestowed award of excellence on Deputy senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege; Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. Others include Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state and Governor Abubakar Sani of Niger. The organisation noted that the listed awardees were considered for…
SERAP Threatens Legal Action Against Govt Over Funds Misappropriation At NDDC, 13,000 Abandoned Projects Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to President Muhammadu Buhari to expose and publish the names of the indicted individuals said to have looted N6trillion from the coffers of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) since…
...Including Ekpan Mother/Child Care Centre, Effurun-Eku road project ...Calls on governor to complete projects before end of his tenure Delta Action for Good Governance And Accountability, DAGGA, a vociferous group based in Delta State, has challenged the Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa-led administration to explain to Deltans why the Mother and Child Care Centre at the Government…
A man celebrating his 29th birthday has been reportedly shot dead by police operatives at Obinomba community, Ukwuani Local Government Area, Delta State. The New Diplomat gathered that the officers attached to the Obiaruku division had stormed the venue of the birthday celebration which took place on Friday in search of members of a cult…