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Former FBI director James Comey accused President Donald Trump on Thursday of firing him to undermine FBI’s investigation into possible collusion by his campaign team with Russia’s alleged efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election.

British Prime Minister Theresa May, Thursday suffered a major setback in a riotous election, losing her overall majority in Parliament and throwing her government into uncertainty less than two weeks before it is scheduled to begin negotiations over withdrawing from the European Union.

The House of Representatives on Thursday condemned the quit notice given to the Igbos by Coalition of Arewa Youths to leave the Northern region of the country or face attack.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said contributory health insurance scheme will provide a pool of fund to ensure Nigerians have access to quality healthcare facilities.

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged rice farmers in the state to increase their production to meet with the needs of Nigerians, noting that federal government ban on importation of rice through the land borders should serve as an incentive to farmers.

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege has said that the Urhobo nation believes in the unity of the Nigeria Federation, and chooses to remain as a major strategic partner in the Nigeria project.

Following the persistent demands for Baifra Republic and recent stay-at-home order carried out on May 30, to mark the 50th years anniversary of the declaration of Baifra Republic Northern youth associations on Tuesday gave the Igbos leaving in the Northern region up till October 1 to vacate the region of face attacks.

The Delta State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Dr Kingsley Emu has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his good governance initiatives which have been consistently transforming the state in all sectors.

A developmental economist, Prof. Pat Utomi has posited that the rate of cancer will increase in the Niger Delta region in the near future, unless the current rate of gas flaring is checked to stop the degradation of the environment.

———–By Shedrack Onitsha,————– The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has told the resident and stakeholders in …

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has sent a plagiarized copy of the Lagos State Hotel Occupancy and Restaurant Consumption Law as an executive bill of the Delta State government to the State House of Assembly for prompt passage into law.

Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Urhobo youths to key into the SMART Agenda of the Delta State Government, just as he described the Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa led government as "youth friendly."

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Friday commissioned twelve internal roads in capital city Asaba, in order to decongest traffic and boost economic activities in the town in continuation of activities to mark the second year anniversary of his administration.

The first year anniversary thanksgiving service of Palace of Priest Assembly (PPA), a Pentecostal Church based at the Federal Capital Territory shall be holding at the Church headquarter auditorium in Area 1, Abuja on Sunday June 4, 2017.

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has congratulated Comrade Michael Ikeogwu on his emergence as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Delta State Council.

Tragedy struck this week in the Sahara Desert as more than 40 migrants from Nigeria and Ghana died after their truck broke down in arid northern Niger, according to Red Cross report.

By Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe It is a well known fact that, in Delta State, the opposition political party, the …

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Tuesday urged NULGE and council chairmen in the state to sit down and review whether to cut the work force or agreed on salary cut as one of the possible ways out of the solving the salaries crisis rocking the LG.

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa yesterday dedicated the success of his administration within two years of office to God, even as he thanked Deltans for the support his administration has enjoyed so far.

A Tanzanian professional photographer, Amriy Dimoso is to be honoured at the third edition of Face of Fashion Africa beauty pageant and African Icon Awards that will take centre stage on 26th July, 2017 at Nanet Suites, Abuja.

The Delta State Government said it is putting enabling environment in place to partner with the private sector in order to attract investors to the State, adding that the state is investors friendly.

The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), has charged the Delta State Government to ensure that the protection of lives and properties of her citizens remain the number one priority of the administration's agenda.The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), has charged the Delta State Government to ensure that the protection of lives and properties of her citizens remain the number one priority of the administration's agenda.

The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigerians to be prepared to make more sacrifices to rescue the country from decay and make it great again.

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said variety of hotels and relaxation spots has made Delta State the tourism destination of choice, adding that the state is very peaceful.

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has tasked elected political office holders to empower the youths of their constituencies by helping them to acquire entrepreneurial skills that will make them to be self-reliant.

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli 1, has described erudite Professor of economics, Pat Utomi as a great asset to Nigeria who possesses the intellect and competence to pull the country out of the present challenge.

The Delta State Football Association (DAF) 18th Federation Cup Finals sponsored by Felix Anirah Foundation held at the Sapele Township Stadium, with J. Atete F.C beating Delta Warriors F.C with a lone goal to emerge 2017 FA Champion.

———-By Emeka Unue———— A Chartered Peace Advocate of United Nations, Amb. Dele Omenogor has called on warring communities in Ndokwa …

The Edo Government on Thursday commenced the demolition of buildings with unapproved plans, beginning with the pulling down of N800 million shopping complex in Benin belonging to a popular transporter Chief Osamede Adun, aka Bob-Izua

After 17 years of consideration, the Senate on Thursday passed the much anticipated Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law as the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB).