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The Commissioner for Environment, Chief Frank Omare said SERVICOM has become the bedrock of the advancement of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Delta State. Chief Omare made the assertion when he received the SERVICOM team led by Special Adviser to the Governor on Labour and Industrial Relations, Comrade Mike Okeme in his office, Asaba who were on routine/sensitization visits to MDAs. The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Felicia Adun at the forum, expressed delight at the sensitization campaign being carried out by the SERVICOM office in the State, and enjoined the team to make it a…

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Delta State Government has debunked allegations that it mismanaged N9 Billion Excess Crude funds released to the state in December 2012. Reacting to a purported press briefing by Hon. Dino Melaye, Secretary to the State Government, Comrade Ovuozorie Macaulay in a Press Statement in Asaba, Wednesday, said in spending the money, due process was duly followed and every fund accounted for, urging Hon. Melaye to “properly investigate whatever information they get before coming out with allegations that are frivolous.” The full text of the SSG’s statement reads: “The attention of the Delta State Government has been drawn to the press…

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The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Otumara has inaugurated the Delta State Maternal Death Review Steering Committee (MDR), with Dr. Tosan Popo as chairman while Dr. Patrick Okonta will serve as secretary. Inaugurating the committee at a two-day Training on maternal death review in Asaba organized by the Delta State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), the Commissioner said that the need was borne out the State Government’s determination to properly investigate every pregnancy-related death with a view to further reduce maternal mortality in the State. He revealed that…

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Vice President, Architect Mohammed Namadi Sambo has commended Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State for striving to create jobs and attract investment to the State through the development of infrastructures. The Vice President made the commendation at the Vanguard Newspapers Personality of the Year 2013 Award ceremony, and said the Federal Government has followed with keen interest the developmental efforts of Governor Uduaghan. Sambo who was represented by the Minister of National Planning, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda, noted with satisfaction that Uduaghan was replicating the Federal Government’s transformational agenda in Delta State. He said it was no surprise that Dr. Uduaghan…

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Mexico’s lower house of Congress approved legislation to impose up to four years in prison for fan violence at sporting events, days after football aficionados fought police at a game. Thursday’s bill calls for prison terms ranging between three months…

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The judge overseeing Oscar Pistorius’s murder trial adjourned the case on Friday — the day the Paralympian was expected to take the stand for the first time — because a top court official was sick. “One of my assessors is not well,” said Judge Thokozile…

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Serena Williams extended her dominance of Maria Sharapova, defeating the Russian 6-4, 6-3 to reach the final of the Miami hardcourt tournament for the ninth time. World number one Williams will be seeking her second straight Miami crown when she takes…

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In a blind taste test, eight out of eight pandas agree — sugar is delicious. In a new study, scientists put the panda taste receptors to the test, wondering whether the cuddly critters would even notice the difference between plain water and the sweet…

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The organisers of golf’s Royal Trophy slammed the new EurAsia Cup in acid terms Thursday, calling it an “an act of aggression” by the European and Asian Tours in a broadside that overshadowed the first day of play. In a dressing-down that was scathing…

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