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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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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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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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20 Confirmed Dead in Delta Tanker Explosion

October 2, 2023 Omajemite Don

Tragedy Strikes in Koko, Warri North: Petrol Tanker Explosion Claims Lives. Koko, Warri North Local Government Area, Delta State – A horrifying incident shook the community of Koko in the…

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Court Nullifies APC Senator Ede Dafinone’s Victory

September 12, 2023 Omajemite Don

Delta Central Senatorial Election: Tribunal Orders Supplementary Poll as Ede Dafinone Vows to Appeal.   Asaba, Delta State – The National Assembly Petition Tribunal, led by Justice W. I. Kpochi,…

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Delta Government Unveils Palliative Distribution Plan

September 11, 2023 Omajemite Don

Delta State Government Unveils Palliative Distribution Plan Amidst Subsidy Removal In response to the recent removal of fuel subsidies by the Federal Government, the Delta State Government has revealed its…

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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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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Unveils List of 26 Commissioner Nominees (Fill List)

July 19, 2023 Omajemite Don

Delta State Governor Unveils List of 26 Commissioner Nominees for State Executive Council”.       Delta State Governor, the Right Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially announced the selection of…

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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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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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