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Police Officer Kills Teenage Boy Over Fireworks in Delta

December 8, 2024 Omajemite Don

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…

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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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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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Gunmen Abduct Pastor, Wife And Children In Delta Community

October 9, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

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…

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Davido Fixes New Date For Delta Concert, Mocks Pinnick Again

October 9, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

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…

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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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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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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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Tragedy Strikes as Seplat Energy’s Newly Acquired Majestic Rig Collapse Claims 6 Lives, Leaves 5 Missing

August 16, 2023 Omajemite Don

6 Dead, 5 Missing in Seplat’s Newly Acquired Majestic Rig collapse in Delta. Seplat Energy Plc has been hit by a devastating tragedy as six workers, including a foreign national,…

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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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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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