10 articles tagged with “Delta State”
Delta State mediates escalating boundary conflict between Ibusa and Ogwashi-Uku kingdoms while Anambra's N5 million electoral fee draws criticism from opposition parties ahead of local government polls.
The Delta State House of Assembly has inaugurated a dedicated law oversight department to enhance post-legislative scrutiny, marking a significant step in strengthening institutional checks on executive implementation of legislation across Nigerian states.
President Bola Tinubu has renewed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi's appointment as NSCDC Commandant-General for another five years, while Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori commissioned infrastructure projects at Southern Delta University during its inaugural convocation ceremony.
While Ogun State commits ₦6.1 billion to judicial infrastructure, Delta pursues industrial expansion and Ebonyi confronts contractor failures, revealing the varied strategies states employ to advance development goals.
Delta State government expands monitoring of tertiary institutions to ensure Nigerian Education Loan Fund reaches students, while literacy data from South Africa reveals systemic weaknesses affecting 15% of grade 3 pupils.
Community leaders in Delta State have issued urgent calls for intervention to address escalating drug abuse among young people, warning the trend poses risks to electoral security and public health ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections.
The All Progressives Congress conducted state-level congresses across Nigeria to select local leadership, with peaceful consensus-building in some states contrasted by violent confrontations in Delta State that raised questions about internal party democracy.
Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress conducted peaceful local government congresses across Delta and Ondo states while securing both seats in Rivers State Assembly by-elections, strengthening its organizational capacity ahead of future electoral contests.
The Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom has praised Delta Central Senator Ede Dafinone for exceptional constituent accessibility, highlighting a model of legislative engagement that bridges the gap between traditional authority and modern democratic representation.
The All Progressives Congress held local government executive elections in Edo, Ondo, and Delta states, with party officials emphasizing consensus-building despite internal challenges and membership concerns in some regions.