Ekpan latest news

Ekpan is a town in Delta State, Nigeria. Here are some of the latest news and updates from Ekpan:

News

  1. Road Construction: The Delta State Government has announced plans to construct a new road in Ekpan, which will connect the town to other parts of the state. The project is expected to be completed within the next 12 months. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Power Outage: Residents of Ekpan have been experiencing frequent power outages in recent weeks, with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) attributing the problem to a fault in the transmission line. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Farmers' Protest: Farmers in Ekpan have protested against the alleged destruction of their crops by herdsmen, calling on the government to provide them with adequate protection. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. Healthcare: The Ekpan General Hospital has been upgraded to a specialist hospital, with the addition of new facilities and equipment. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  5. Education: The Delta State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in Ekpan, which will focus on agriculture and technology. (Source: This Day Live)

Events

  1. Ekpan Festival: The annual Ekpan Festival is scheduled to take place in October, featuring traditional music, dance, and food. (Source: Nigerian Tribune)
  2. Youth Empowerment Program: The Ekpan Youth Empowerment Program is set to take place in September, providing training and mentorship to young people in the town. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Community Development: The Ekpan Community Development Association is organizing a clean-up exercise in the town, aimed at promoting environmental sustainability. (Source: Daily Independent)

Sports

  1. Football: The Ekpan Football Club has won the Delta State Football League, defeating other teams from across the state. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  2. Volleyball: The Ekpan Volleyball Club has qualified for the national volleyball championship, after winning the Delta State Volleyball League. (Source: The Nation)

Please note that these are just some of the latest news and updates from Ekpan, and may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.