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Delta Threatens Sanctions as Commissioner Rejects Contractor’s Pace on Orere Bridge, Ewu Road

October 31, 2026 Okolosi Gloria

The Delta State Government has warned the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge and the Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area that sanctions may follow what it…

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Oborevwori Tells Delta Judges to Dispense Justice Without Fear or Favour

October 14, 2026 Omajemite Don

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on the state’s judges to dispense justice without fear or favour, while assuring them of his administration’s commitment to judicial independence, improved welfare…

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Good News: Oborevwori to End Years of Blackout in Isoko, Ndokwa

June 17, 2026 Omajemite Don

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has taken fresh steps to restore and improve electricity supply in parts of Isoko and Ndokwa land with the commencement of procurement processes…

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Oborevwori Breaks Silence on Deadly Agbor Train Mishap – Directs Immediate Response

June 9, 2026 Musa Jibril

…Directs Immediate Government Response Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, which claimed four…

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Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Delta Kidnapper – Final Appeal Fails

June 7, 2026 Omajemite Don

It is all over for a Delta-based kidnapper whose victims included a woman he slapped, drugged, and robbed after a terrifying ordeal. The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence…

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Oborevwori Hails Ex-Minister Orubebe at 67: ‘A Distinguished Son of Delta

June 6, 2026 Okolosi Gloria

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, on the occasion of his 67th birth anniversary.   Ejes Gist News…

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Delta Beats Lagos, Ranks 2nd Best Governed State in Nigeria Under Oborevwori – New Report Shows

June 6, 2026 Omajemite Don

Delta State has emerged as the second-best governed state in Nigeria under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, according to the 2025 Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index…

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Oborevwori’s 3rd Anniversary: Delta to Hold Statewide Praise, Thanksgiving Service Friday

May 28, 2026 Omajemite Don

The Delta State Government has announced plans to hold a statewide Praise and Thanksgiving Service on Friday, May 29, 2026, as part of activities marking the third anniversary of Governor…

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Ozoro Festival: Monarch Condemns Violence Against Women, Distances Self from Abuse Allegations

March 23, 2026 Omajemite Don

Ozoro Palace Condemns Violence Against Women, Rejects Festival Abuse Allegations The Palace of Ozoro Kingdom in Delta State has condemned violence against women and distanced the monarchy from abuse linked…

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Police Arrest Woman in Delta for Selling Two-Month-Old Baby After Raising False Alarm

December 20, 2025 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a woman, Rita Ughale, from Kokori community in Ethiope East Local Government Area, over the alleged sale of her two-month-old baby…

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Police Officer Kills Teenage Boy Over Fireworks in Delta

December 8, 2024 Omajemite Don

A 17-year-old boy, Emeka Odogwu, was reportedly shot dead by a police officer in Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday…

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Delta Speaker Survives Deadly Boat Mishap in Warri South; 6 Lives Lost

November 27, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Five people have tragically lost their lives, six others have sustained injuries, and twenty remain missing after a devastating boat accident in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State. Rt.…

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BREAKING: Workers Trapped as 2-Storey Building Under Construction Collapses in Delta

September 15, 2024 Omajemite Don

A two-storey building under construction in the Okpanam community, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, collapsed on Saturday, trapping several workers. The incident, which occurred opposite Asaba Airport,…

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Labour Party Lawmaker, Ben Etanabene, Calls for Minimum Wage of at Least ₦150,000

June 5, 2024 Omajemite Don

Ben Etanabene, a member of the House of Representatives representing Okpe, Sapele, Uvwie Federal constituency, has advocated for a minimum wage of at least ₦150,000. Etanabene made this statement on…

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Breaking: Many injured as police open fire at women protesting against extortion in Delta

May 6, 2024 Omajemite Don

Chaos erupted in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State on Monday when police officers from the Ughelli Area Command allegedly opened fire on protesting women from the…

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Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills 8, Including Mother, 3-Month-Old Baby, in Delta

May 5, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Mother, 3-month-old baby die as petrol tanker explosion claims eight lives in Delta A tragic incident along the Effurun-Sapele Road in Delta State claimed the lives of eight individuals, including…

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Eyewitness Provides Insights into Okuama Killings, Reveals How Soldiers and Villagers Died

April 2, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

•Says Bayelsa militant leader, Amagbein not from Okuama •Notes leader from Okoloba led the Army to Okuama •Reveals the conspiracies, what transpired on March 14 •Allow Okuama to bury their…

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Hausa Okada Riders Invade Government Offices, Destroy Properties in Delta

March 18, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Hausa Okada Riders Invade Government Offices, Destroy Properties in Delta State   In a concerning turn of events, protesting Hausa Okada riders have stormed the offices of the Delta State…

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Hoodlums Kill Army Commander, 2 Majors, Captain, 12 Soldiers in Delta

March 16, 2024 Omajemite Don

Hoodlums Kill Army Commander, 2 Majors, Captain, and Others in Delta.   In a tragic turn of events, the Nigerian military suffered a devastating blow as 16 of its personnel…

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Breaking: Herdsmen Kidnap 3 Police Officers, Seize Weapons in Delta

January 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

Herdsmen Kidnap Mobile Policemen and Seize Weapons, Creating Tension in Delta State.   In a disturbing incident, suspected herdsmen have reportedly abducted three mobile policemen attached to PMF 51, Oghara,…

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