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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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Hausa Okada Riders Invade Government Offices, Destroy Properties in Delta

March 18, 2024 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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Tension Mounts in Delta Community Over Unusual Security Checks

December 30, 2023 Omajemite Don

Residents and commuters along the Jeddo-Ughoton road in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State are on edge as the Nigerian Air Force conducts an “unusual” security check at the…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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