The Delta Task Force on Environment says it will begin the full enforcement of the environmental law on October 23 with the demolition of illegal structures in Asaba, the state capital, and its environ. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the task force comprised the Ministries of Information and Environment, Asaba Capital Territory Development […]

By Festus Ahon – Asaba The Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, has flagged off the Meter Asset Provider, map in Delta State, rolling out smart prepaid meters scheme for its customers in the State, with a promise to provide 200, 000 units in two years. Speaking at the Media Launch of the MAP scheme in […]

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has charged Nigerians to resist the temptations of speaking evil of the country and its leaders. The governor gave the advice on Wednesday at the opening of the Standing Committee of the Church of Nigeria; Anglican Communion at St. Peter’s Cathedral Church, Asaba. The session, which was chaired by the […]

Two doctors with Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, have appeared before the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Tribunal, to answer charges of gross professional negligence. The doctors, Iyiola Adewale and Adigba Onodjohwoyovwe, are accused of gross professional negligence which led to the death of a patient in their care. The prosecuting counsel, Mr Nasiru Aliyu, […]

  Delta Government has commenced intervention work on the failed portions of the Asaba-Onitsha end of the Benin-Onitsha Expressway, The state Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye, and his Information counterpart, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who inspected the project on Wednesday, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work. Mr Tarek Maroun, the Site Contractor, Levant Construction […]

The Federal Government has commended Delta State Government for the quality of facilities at the Asaba International Airport, saying the facilities are of international standards. 

ASABA-DETERMINED to address the problem of flooding in the state, the Delta State Government Monday said it would dredge the Anwai, Iyiabi and Amilimocha River to accommodate flood water from the storm drainage that is being constructed.

There was a near-complete lockdown of the entire South-East geo-political zone yesterday, following the sit-at-home order at the instance of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, which has described the success as a sign that it was in total control of the zone.

BIDS for the concessioining of the Asaba International Airport were opened on Wednesday  with two consortia, FIDMA/MA and AIMS becoming the favourite bidders.

Recently the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba played host to the Delta State Principals Cup Competition among secondary schools in the state, an avenue to breed young football talents. It is yet another affirmation that Asaba would continue to be a breeding ground for young athletes and at the same time growing the local economy.   Speaking at the occasion, the chairman of the local organizing committee and the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Chiedu Ebie said the competition was a deliberate effort of the government to give sports its pride of place.