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

December 20, 2025 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: 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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Ovie Omo-Agege reacts as court affirms Oborevwori’s Victory

September 29, 2023 Omajemite Don

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to Appeal Tribunal’s Decision on Delta State Governorship Election. Following the verdict of the governorship election tribunal in Delta State, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the gubernatorial candidate of…

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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 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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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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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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Gunmen kills Top Police Officer attached to Govt House in Asaba

May 18, 2023 Media Partner

Gunmen Kill Police Officer Attached To Delta State Government House   Gunmen have fatally shot a police officer assigned to the Counter Terrorism Unit at the Delta State Government House…

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Distress In Delta As Bridge Collapse Leaves Travelers Stranded

May 16, 2023 Media Partner

Many Stranded as Bridge Collapse in Delta State   Yesterday’s dramatic turn of events left motorists stranded on the Ughelli/Asaba motorway close to Ogwashi-Uku as a bridge being built by…

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Court sacks Onochie’s 18 aides

May 15, 2023 Media Partner

Court sacks Onochie’s 18 aides for being illegally appointed   The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has dismissed 18 aides appointed by Ms. Lauretta Onochie, chairwoman of the…

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Popular Pastor, wife, maid killed in Gas Explosion (Photo)

May 8, 2023 Media Partner

Gas Explosion Kills Pastor, Adese Onos, His Wife And Maid In Delta   A Nigerian pastor has been killed in Delta State, in what is a truly shocking development.  …

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Joy as Two Abducted Delta Catholic Priests regain freedom

May 6, 2023 Media Partner

Two Abducted Delta Catholic Priests Regain Freedom Rev. Fr. Raphael Ogigbah and Rev. Fr. Kunav Chochos, two Catholic Church priests kidnapped a few days ago by unknown gunmen at Agbarha-Otor…

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