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DJ Association Temporarily Bans Burna Boy Songs After Clash with DJ Tunez

Comedian Broda Shaggy Hospitalised After Gunshot Injury

Lawyer Sues Tonto Dikeh, Demands ₦200m Over Schoolgirl Deliverance

NSC Honours Young Athletes in Asaba, Continues Nationwide Appreciation Tour

NAPTIP Faces Heat Over Silence on Singer Simi’s Old Tweets

By Akpevwe Igho1 min read

Delta Govt Applauds Warri Stadium Upgrade

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Deltans Won’t Forget Uduaghan’s Legacy, Oborevwori Says, Pays Condolence Visit

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has said the legacies of former governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan will remain indelible.

UNDC Seeks PINL Contract Extension, Cites Rise in Crude Oil Delivery to 98%

The United Niger Delta Congress (UNDC) has called on the Federal Government to extend the pipeline surveillance contract of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), citing an increase in crude oil delivery through the Trans Niger Pipeline from 3 per cent in August 2022 to 98 per cent in September 2026.

By Sisan Okotie1 Min Read

‘Don’t Become Another Public Sector Entity’ — Okonjo Iweala Charges Niger Delta Chamber

World Trade Organisation Director General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, has challenged the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) to translate its investment ambitions into measurable economic outcomes, warning the chamber against becoming another public institution that consumes resources without delivering tangible results.

By Akpevwe Igho2 min read

New Delta CP Unveils Security Agenda, Targets Kidnapping, Cultism, Cybercrime

NUJ Delta Pushes Stronger Oil and Gas Journalism Through Capacity Building

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Olu of Warri: We Will Never be Swallowed by Obstacles

Olu: We Will Never be Swallowed by Obstacles

Olu of Warri: Excellence in Culture Will Make Nigeria Envy of World

Warri Princess Emerges as Key Figure in $500M Kaduna Mining Partnership

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By Akpevwe Igho 2 min read

Oyibode Assents to Bye-Law on Proper Naming of Locations in Udu

The Chairman of Udu Local Government Area, Chief Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP, has assented to a bye-law aimed at addressing improper naming of locations and improving the identification of places across the council area.

Orodje of Okpe's Coronation Directives Irks Itsekiri Communities In Sapele

The Sapele Itsekiri Aboriginal Communities Forum (SIACF) has called on the Delta State Government and security agencies to prevent a possible escalation of tensions following an Okpe traditional council directive restricting burials and weddings during the Orodje's 20th coronation anniversary.

By Akpevwe Igho 3 min read

Ogheye: Ocean Swallows Homes, Flood Drives Families From Classrooms

Children, women and elderly residents of Ogheye, an Itsekiri riverine community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, are battling ocean surge and flooding that have destroyed homes and left displaced families without shelter.

Omadino Petitions Tinubu Over Alleged Chevron Employment, Contract Exclusion

Omadino community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over alleged exclusion of its people, as well as indigenous contractors and equipment owners from Chevron Nigeria Limited’s oil and gas contracts.

By Akpevwe Igho 1 min read

Udu By-Election: Delta Restricts Movement Saturday

The restriction is aimed at ensuring a safe, peaceful and orderly electoral environment, as well as protecting voters and sensitive election materials.

Police Arrests Suspected Cultists In Delta

Nine suspected cult members have been arrested in separate operations in Obiaruku and Issele-Ikpitime communities in Delta State, with security operatives recovering locally made firearms, ammunition, suspected illicit drugs and a battle axe.

Colby Nigeria Assures Timely Delivery Of Ode-Itsekiri 33KV Power Project

Colby Nigeria Limited has assured of the timely delivery of the ongoing 33KV overhead line and electricity distribution project connecting Ode-Itsekiri and other communities in Delta State.

Oborevwori Distributes 50 Fishing Boats, Engine to Warri Riverine Communities

We recognise the important role our fishing communities play in our economy and food security, and we will continue to support them

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Oghara Attack Claims Life of Young Polytechnic Graduate, Leaves Co-worker Injured

A young man identified as Jeffrey, popularly known as “7,” has reportedly been killed in an attack in Otefe, Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.