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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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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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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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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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Police Investigation Team Ambushed by Fulani Herdsmen: Six Killed, Six Missing in Delta

March 24, 2024 Omajemite Don

Commotion as Six Policemen Ambushed and Killed While Investigating Colleagues’ Disappearance in Delta”     The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the deaths of six police officers in Delta State.…

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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: Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Appoints 9 Special Advisers

September 4, 2023 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Appointments.  Delta State Government Announces New Special Advisers. The Government of Delta State has officially announced the appointment of several Special Advisers to support the administration of…

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Delta Govt Slashes Working Days, Announces New Palliative Measures for Public Servants

August 30, 2023 Omajemite Don

Palliative Measures To Lessen Impact Of Petroleum Subsidy Removal On Delta State Public Service.   In response to the recent discontinuation of petroleum subsidy and its potential socio-economic ramifications, the…

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Delta Govt Forms 14-Member Committee for 2023 Flood Management; Unveils Distress Hotline

August 29, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Delta State Government has taken a proactive stance in the face of potential flooding risks by forming a specialized committee tasked with addressing and managing flood-related disasters for the…

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Gay wedding in Delta State: Police Arrest Over 100 Suspects

August 29, 2023 Omajemite Don

Delta Police Arrest Over 100 Suspects Allegedly Involved in Gay wedding in Delta State.   The Delta Police Command has made a significant announcement, revealing the apprehension of more than…

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Delta Assembly confirms 18 out of 26 commissioner nominees

July 26, 2023 Omajemite Don

“Delta Assembly Screens and Confirms 18 Nominees for State Executive Council” The Delta House of Assembly has completed the screening process and approved 18 out of 26 nominees put forward…

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Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Sack Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

July 7, 2023 Omajemite Don

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Seeking Disqualification of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori   The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment on an appeal filed by Ikie Aghwarianovwe, who sought the…

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Delta State Govt begins Mandatory Physical Verification for All Civil Servants

July 7, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Delta State Government, under the auspices of the Office of the Auditor General, has introduced a compulsory physical verification exercise for all civil servants employed by the Delta State…

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Results of the Cognitive/Placement Exams for Primary 6 Released; 4,526 Candidates Failed

June 28, 2023 Omajemite Don

Results of the Cognitive/Placement Exams for Primary 6 has been Released .   The Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced the release of the results for…

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Delta LG Speaks on closure of market over monarch’s passage rites

June 16, 2023 Omajemite Don

Dr. Michael Tidi, the Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area in Delta State, has dismissed speculations circulating on social media regarding the planned closure of the well-known Igbudu Market…

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Mourning in Delta community as High-tension cable electrocutes widow, son

June 10, 2023 Media Partner

High-tension cable electrocutes widow, son In the Eruemukohwarien community of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, a widow named Mary and her son, Prince, were electrocuted by a Benin…

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Delta threatens to shut schools, Details shocking

May 25, 2023 Media Partner

Delta threatens to shut schools associated with cultism On Thursday in Asaba, Delta threatened to close any school where students engage in cultism. Mr. Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner for Information, issued…

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Security Man Caught Defiling 8-Year-Old Daughter Of A Pastor Inside An Uncompleted Building In Delta

May 23, 2023 Omajemite Don

In Delta State, a security guard was observed defiling an 8-year-old pastor’s daughter.   The man, who worked as a security guard at the pastor’s home, was allegedly caught in…

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Tension in Agbor as gunmen kidnap two NRC staff

May 19, 2023 Media Partner

Gunmen kidnap two NRC staff in Agbor   At least two Nigerian Railway Corporation employees were kidnapped by gunmen from the Agbor train station, causing widespread fear and panic.  …

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