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Senate wants University of Agriculture established in Delta, Ondo States

The Senate has passed for second reading, two bills seeking to establish a Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in Aboh (Delta State, and Araromi Obu (Ondo State), respectively.  The

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Southern Governors storm Asaba for crucial security meeting

 Southern Governors under the aegis of the Southern Nigeria Governors Forum (SNGF) have arrived in Asaba, capital of Delta State, for a meeting where they are expected to deliberate on

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Obaseki wants upward review of 13 per cent derivation formula

Edo Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday intensified call for upward review of 13 per cent derivation formula, saying it had remained inadequate for development of the South-South. Obaseki made

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Reason we ‘re constructing more roads in Okpanam – Okowa

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Monday said his administration embarked on massive construction of roads and storm water drainage projects in Okpanam to check siltation emanating from flood in

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‘We did not sell Asaba Airport’, Delta state government puts up defence

Delta State Government on Thursday said Asaba International Airport was not sold but only concessioned for 30 years to make for its adequate upgrade into a world-class airport, by the

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Airport Consession: Catalyst for job creation, economic boost – SSG

The Secretary to Delta State Government (SSG), Mr Chiedu Ebie, has said that concessioning of Asaba International Airport would create more jobs for Deltans and stimulate export of agricultural produce

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Delta to upgrade Asaba Airport to category 9 as United Airline debuts

Delta Government on Friday said plans were underway to upgrade the Asaba International Airport to a Category 9 Airport to enable it receive bigger planes. Special Projects Director of the

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Nation’s Insecurity: Northern Governors charge herdsmen to embrace Ranching method

The Northern Governors forum has moved to douse the security tension that is growing in the country as a result of the eviction orders issued on Fulanis living in some

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CBN to partner investors to build modern health facilities, sponsor research on Covid-19

Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said on Friday in Asaba, that the bank was partnering government at all levels and the private sector to provide sophisticated health facilities in

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Outrage, As DNA test result reveals Delta High Court Judge Not Father of His 3 Grown Kids

Delta State High Court Judge, Anthony Okorodas has expressed how devastated he was after a DNA test conducted on his three adult children revealed they are not his. In a

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