Delta state nigeria news

Here are some recent news updates from Delta State, Nigeria:

Politics

• Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has approved the appointment of new Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service. (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has suspended its state chairman, Prophet Jones Ode Erue, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: The Nation)

Economy

• The Delta State Government has launched a N10 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) loan scheme to support entrepreneurs in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has awarded a N1.4 billion contract to a Delta-based company, Delta Oil and Gas Limited, for the construction of a gas pipeline in the state. (Source: Leadership)

Security

• The Delta State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in the state, including a 17-year-old boy. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Delta State to tackle the activities of armed robbers and kidnappers in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)

Education

• The Delta State Government has approved the establishment of a new university in the state, which will be located in the Aniocha North Local Government Area. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Federal Government has released N1.2 billion to Delta State for the construction of new classrooms and other infrastructure in public schools. (Source: Vanguard)

Health

• The Delta State Government has launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in the state, with a target of reducing the disease's prevalence by 50% in the next two years. (Source: Leadership)
• The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Asaba, Delta State, has been upgraded to a specialist hospital with a new wing and modern facilities. (Source: The Nation)

Sports

• The Delta State Government has approved the construction of a new stadium in the state, which will be built at a cost of N2.5 billion. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Sierra Leone will be played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. (Source: Daily Trust)

These are just a few of the recent news updates from Delta State, Nigeria. If you're looking for more information or specific news on a particular topic, feel free to ask!