By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter DELTA STATE athletes who dazzled at the Asaba 2022 National Sports Festival have finally begun receiving their long-awaited cash rewards, following the redemption of a pledge made by the state government. The disbursement, confirmed in a statement by the Director of Public Relations at the Delta St...
By JKNewsMedia GOVERNOR SHERIFF Oborevwori of Delta State has pledged full support to oil and gas investors, assuring stakeholders of a peaceful, secure, and collaborative operating environment. During a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba, by top executives of Renaissance Africa Energy Company—acquirer of Shell Petroleum Development Co...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter DELTA STATE government officials have called for urgent community cooperation to combat worsening flood and erosion crises, warning that indiscriminate dumping into drainage channels is undermining billions of naira worth of infrastructure. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Inform...
By JKNewsMedia NIGERIA’s FIRST Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has responded to the viral video showing nursing students in Delta State rejecting a song that referred to her as the “mother of the nation.” In a statement released on Friday, the First Lady’s office acknowledged the students’ reaction as a spontaneous and playful expression....
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURAL and economic advancements are reshaping Delta State, with transformative projects spanning multiple sectors under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, highlighted these developmen...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter SUBSTANDARD PROJECTS in Delta State are now under public scrutiny as the government introduces a whistle-blower policy to ensure accountability in project execution. Citizens can report poorly executed projects by sending text messages, WhatsApp messages, pictures, and videos to a dedicated whistle-...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE APPROVAL for significant infrastructure projects aimed at revitalising the Asaba capital territory and Warri was granted by Delta State’s government. Announced at the 2025 State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, this decision marks a key step in the state’s urban renewal plans. These init...
By JKNewsMedia THOUSANDS OF students of Delta State origin in tertiary institutions across Nigeria will receive financial relief as the state government commences payment of the 2023/2024 Students Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award). The Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board confirmed that 32,028 eligible students will benefit from ...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter COMMITMENT TO enhance road infrastructure in Delta State are gaining momentum as the government plans to decentralise the operations of the Direct Labour Agency (DLA). This move aims to improve road maintenance efficiency and ensure the agency delivers on its mandate across all parts of the state. ...
Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter CLAIMS SUGGESTING Delta State has borrowed funds under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration have been firmly refuted. The state government disclosed that it has maintained financial prudence without resorting to loans since Oborevwori assumed office on 29th May 2023. Speaking at a press confer...
