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Avain influenza kills 164,173 birds in Delta

Delta State government has confirmed a recent outbreak of Avian Flu Influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, with about 164,173 birds reported dead across poultry farms in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Julius Egbedi, while addressing newsmen in Asaba expressed that the government has swung into action to curtail spread of the disease which […]

Delta students celebrate the exit of rector, following sack

There was mild drama at Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, following the removal of its Rector, Prof. A.J Akpodiete, who was issued a sack letter on Monday by the Delta state government. It will be recalled that the Delta State government had revealed plans to upgrade the institution from Delta State Polytechnic to Delta State University […]

Delta Fulani community leaders absolve selves from threat on Okowa

Delta Police calls for calm over alleged publication by Fulani Jihadists

The Delta State Police Command has asked residents to remain calm over alleged publications by Fulani’s of Usman dan fodio leadership pasted in some areas of the state. In a press statement released on Sunday by the State’s Police spokesperson, DSP. Bright Edafe, said that the attention of the Command has been drawn to a […]

Police station burnt down in Delta

Delta State Police command has recorded yet another loss on Sunday as Ashaka Police station was burnt down. It was gathered that about twenty armed men stormed the station in the early hours of Sunday, throwing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) into the station, shot sporadically, before setting the police station ablaze. In a statement released […]

Delta state gets new Chief Judge

The government of Delta State has sworn in a new acting Chief Judge in replacement of the immediate past Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Marshal Umukoro. The new Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Theresa Diai was inaugurated, in a swearing in ceremony which held at the Delta state Government House in Asaba on Monday. This is coming […]

Fire guts police headquarters in Asaba

Delta State Police Headquarters, Asaba on Thursday was gutted by fire. Reports disclosed that the incident was caused by an electrical mishap which occurred at the Command’s control room, damaging some gadgets and part of the building. In a statement released by the state’s Police spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, confirming the incident, disclosed that fire […]