Delta State News

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 to the 2026 Alue-Do fertility…
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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 boy for ₦1.5 million. The suspect was arrested…
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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 night when policemen stormed the area after…
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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. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, the Speaker of the…
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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, adjacent to a…
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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 Wednesday during an appearance on Arise…
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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 Oteri-Ughelli community. The protest was…
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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 a breastfeeding mother and her…
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•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 dead – Residents A…
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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 Post Primary Education Board (PPEB) and…
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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 attached to the 181 Amphibious Battalion in Bomadi Local…
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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, in the Ohoror…
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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 NAF gate section. The road, vital for communities like…
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Anglican Pastor, Wife, and Children Abducted in Delta State A deeply distressing incident unfolded on Friday when armed assailants kidnapped an Anglican pastor, Rev. Agbadamashi Emmanuel, alongside his wife and children. The abduction…
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Davido Reschedules Warri Concert, Criticizes Event Organizers and Addresses Payment Controversy Nigerian music sensation, Davido, has set a new date for his much-anticipated performance in Warri, following his absence from the 19th edition…
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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 Warri North local government area of Delta State…
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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 the All…
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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, has delivered a significant…
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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 strategy for distributing…
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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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