Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have confirmed the invitation of some government officials in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this may not be unconnected to the ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion said to be part of the 13 percent Derivation Fund by the former governor … Read more
Delta State Government has expressed concern over the recent discovery that the state has overtaken Edo in having the highest cases of human trafficking in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government has emphasized its commitment to addressing this issue through the implementation of the Delta State Human Trafficking Prohibition Law. EDITOR’S PICK Exploring … Read more
The bill seeking to amend the Delta State Child Rights law on Wednesday passed through a Second Reading at the state House of Assembly. The Sponsor of the Bill, Mrs Marilyn Okowa-Daramola (PDP-Ika North East) said during plenary that the amendment became necessary to cover 12 sections of the principal law. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress … Read more
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, has said that the state government has not borrowed money from any source since inception on May 29, 2023. In a statement issued to newsmen on Tueday in Asaba, Osuoza said the clarification became imperative to correct the misleading online report that the governor borrowed N40 billion … Read more
Delta State Police Command says its operatives have neutralised a member of a kidnap syndicate and recovered the gang’s weapons. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday. Edafe said the deceased was neutralized by the command’s special squad, based in Ughelli, during a gun duel … Read more
Delta State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has slammed the All Progressives Congress, APC, of lacking the credibility to discuss debt management in the State. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC to Release … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Force Headquarters of the Nigeria Police has on Saturday disclosed the identities of 12 policemen, stating that six were brutally murdered while the remaining six are still unaccounted for following a rescue operation in Delta State. They also confirmed the arrest of five suspects. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Two … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has released the identities of the 16 Nigerian Army officers and soldiers killed in the Okuama community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. The army personnel comprising a Lieutenant Colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers were killed by youths while on a peace … Read more
Unknown assailants have killed a top RCCG Pastor on his way to the Church. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in the Aladja area of Udu Council of Delta State as a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor, Sylvester Yerinbide, was killed by attackers on his way to a vigil. It was gathered that … Read more
The AGF had, on Tuesday, claimed that the money had been returned to the Delta State Government The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has said that the 4.2 million pounds Ibori loot has not been returned to Delta State yet, contrary to his earlier claim. Eko Hot Blog had reported on Tuesday how … Read more
“…the truth is that the money has not hit the Delta State government’s account.” The Delta State Government has denied receiving £4.2 million looted by its former governor, James Ibori, as claimed earlier by the Accountant-General of the Federation. The AGF, Ahmed Idris on Tuesday during an appearance before the Senate committee investigating the status … Read more
Prisoners at the Okere Correctional Centre, Warri, Delta State, are presently lamenting over lack of food by the state government. The punishment was put in place by the management of the correctional centre after a jailbreak on October 22, 2020. The jailbreak led to the killing of about 18 persons by security operatives guarding the … Read more