The Delta government has implored the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to hand over the £4.2 million recovered from ex-Governor James Ibori to the state. The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, had on Tuesday, said Nigeria will receive the money from UK within two weeks. According to Malami, the loot would be used to … Read more
Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has disproved Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, assertion that the loot recovered from James Ibori, former governor of Delta, belongs to the federal government. Recall that Malami had said the Loot will used to finance federal government capital expenditure and projects in some parts of the … Read more
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, declared that £4.2 million repatriated from the United Kingdom belongs to the Delta State government. The House reached the resolution following a motion sponsored by 9 members of the House from Delta State led by the Minority Leader, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, at the plenary on Wednesday. The Green Chamber … Read more
The two governors hinged their hope on the proven ability of the PDP to improve the living condition of Nigerians which has diminished under the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government. Governor Okowa maintained that Nigeria was much better under PDP rule than the APC. The duo of Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and … Read more
Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has described his rumoured interest to contest the 2023 presidential election as a speculative one Jonathan expressed satisfaction with Buhari’s efforts to stem the tide of insecurity, he called on Nigerians to join hands in making the country safe for all. Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has described his rumoured … Read more
A suspected cult clash in Delta State on Wednesday night left three people dead. Sources revealed the deceased were shot at close range. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Delta Gov., Ifeanyi Okowa, Loses Father Service Chiefs: Buhari’s Appointment Is Illegal, Unconstitutional – Femi Falana How My Ex-Lover Tried To Extort $5 Million From Me – Aliko … Read more
Chief Arthur Okorie Uzoma Okowa, the father of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has passed away. Ekohotblog gathered that died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 88 in Asaba, the state capital. The Governor’s father hails from Owa-Alero, Ika North East Local Government Area of the State. Until his death, … Read more
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Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta State in South-south Nigeria says his administration would continue to provide an enabling environment for industries to thrive in the state. Okowa gave the assurance to investors at the ground-breaking of DELFRASCO Industries Limited, Tower Manufacturing and Testing, Industrial Fabrication and Hot Dip Galvanising Facility in Issele-Uku, Aniocha … Read more
Christmas The Speaker of Delta House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, urged Christians to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ. The speaker said this in a Christmas message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Asaba. Read Also: Yuletide: PDP Urges … Read more
Owner of Widisag Hotel, Chief Onojerame and his friend were on Sunday assasinated in Udu council area of Delta state. Ekohotblog gathered that the suspected assassins shot the deceased hotelier at close range inside his Mercedes Benz car before killing his friend. It was also gathered that the incident occurred at about 2.20pm on Sunday, … Read more
A mobile policeman was on Friday afternoon, shot dead in Effurun, Uvwie council area of Delta state. The incident occurred at about 2:30p.m along the popular Jakpa Road. Ekohotblog learnt that the cop rifle was also carted away by the arms-wielding hoodlums. It was also gathered that the deceased officer was detailed to an unidentified man … Read more
Gunmen in army uniform reportedly stormed the premises of Ohorhe Secondary School in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Tuesday and abducted three teachers. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the premises of the school in a Highlander jeep. Witnesses said the gunmen drove into the school and parked on the premises … Read more
Suspected gunmen on Monday attacked the Queen Mother of Ughelli Kingdom in Delta State. The Queen 11 of the kingdom, Queen Rachael, narrowly escaped after the gunmen ambushed her in front of the palace along Isoko Road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. An orderly attached to the palace, Inspector Bello Chinye, … Read more
A notable traditional chief in Asaba Kingdom, Emma Okocha, is dead. Okocha, a journalist and renowned writer, was said to have passed away on Monday morning. He was the Ikemba Asaba, one of the most revered traditional titles in the kingdom. It was gathered that the deceased was hale and hearty as the time he … Read more
Gunmen who kidnapped a secondary school teacher in the Delta State University community of Abraka in Ethiope East local government area of the state have made a ransom demand of N10million for her release. The victim simply identified as Mrs Ojoboh, a staff of Erho Secondary School, Abraka, was abducted last Monday night by a … Read more
Budget The Delta Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Mr Chika Ossai says the ministry is proposing N1.9 billion for 2021 fiscal year. The commissioner said this during the ministry’s annual budget defense with the State House of Assembly Committee on Trade and Investment on Tuesday in Asaba. Read Also: Time To Vote, America Ossai said … Read more
Veteran sports journalist and former Media Officer of El-Kanemi Warriors, Prince Anthony Obaseki, is dead. Obaseki reportedly died on Sunday morning at an undisclosed hospital in Udu, Delta State. It was gathered that the late journalist had been down with stroke for some months before his transition. Delta State chairman of the Nigeria Union of … Read more
2021, Budget postponed The Delta House of Assembly has announced the postponement of the 2021 budget earlier slated for presentation by Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa. The Speaker of the Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, announced the postponement in a statement issued on Thursday in Asaba. Read Also: Protest Rooted In Political Injustice- Nwodo, Ohanaeze Leader The News … Read more