By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, presented the state’s N936.08 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The budget, which he termed the “Budget of Fiscal Consolidation,” prioritizes sustainable economic development, infrastructure, and t...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern, Edo State BOUNDARY DISPUTES across Nigeria continue to endanger lives and destabilize communities, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori warned on Wednesday. Speaking at a workshop in Asaba themed “Towards Secure, Peaceful and Prosperous Borders,” Oborevwori emphasized that these conflicts hinder peace,...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern, Edo State MONDAY OKPEBHOLO has officially taken office as the 6th Governor of Edo State, marking a new chapter in the state’s leadership. The swearing-in ceremony took place at 11:55 GMT on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, with Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okubowa, administe...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter VALUED AT N936 billion, Delta State’s 2025 budget plan has received official approval, signaling a major investment across critical sectors. With N587.4 billion (62.75%) allocated for capital expenditure, the plan prioritizes infrastructure development, including healthcare, education, youth empowerm...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter TO MEET urgent infrastructure needs, Governor Dapo Abiodun has re-awarded the contract for Awolowo Road reconstruction in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, following delays by the initial contractor due to health issues. The project, now assigned to a new contractor, covers the route from Ilar...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS ONDO State approaches its governorship election on November 16, former President Olusegun Obasanjo extended his best wishes to the state’s current governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is seeking re-election on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. Obasanjo met with Aiyedatiwa in Akure on Monday, wh...
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Intern CROSS RIVER State lawmakers have voiced concerns over an alleged encroachment in Ikun, Biase Local Government Area, by residents of Okon in Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State. The State House of Assembly has called for immediate government intervention, urging relevant agencies, including the Stat...
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Intern TOWARDS BOOSTING Cross River’s agricultural sector, the state government announced it has launched an ambitious oil palm revitalization effort, starting with the distribution of 3.5 million Malaysian Super-G sprouted oil palm nuts to farmers. The government said the programme is designed to replace old ...
By Gloria Ogine, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONCERNS OVER boundary encroachments and security in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area have been addressed by Governor Dapo Abiodun, who assured residents that no part of Ogun State would be surrendered to neighbouring Lagos or Ondo states. The governor made this promise during a meeting at the Governor...
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE DELTA State Law Students Association of Nigeria (DELSAN) has expressed gratitude to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his administration’s support through bursary payments to the 2022/2023 alumni of Delta origin at the Nigerian Law School. In a letter signed by DELSAN National President Akosa Daniel...
