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NSC Honours Young Athletes in Asaba, Continues Nationwide Appreciation Tour

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

Delta Govt Applauds Warri Stadium Upgrade

Politics

Cubana Chief Priest Declares 2027 House of Reps Ambition

Singer Ifunanya Nwangene Dies After Snake Bite

By Akpevwe Igho2 min read

Idjerhe Kingdom Suspends Chiefs, Removes Clan Leader

Niger Delta

More Niger Delta

‘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.

NNPC Rejects Calls to Sell Warri Refinery, Chinese Firms Begin Technical Assessment

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Delta Court Jails Four Over Oil Pipeline Vandalism After NSCDC Arrests

DESOPADEC Contractors Hail One-Year Board Tenure Extension

Edon Emerges President-Elect of DESOPADEC Association

INC Inauguration Deepens Crisis as Igbadiwei Sworn In Amid Court Orders, Diri’s Appeal

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Warri, PH Refinery Revival Must Not Be Another Political Announcement — NUPENG

Community

More Community

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

By WSentinel 2 min read

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.

By Sisan Okotie 2 Min Read

Over Six Months Oil Spill Leaves Riverine Communities Without Food, Water

Almost seven months after crude oil began leaking into their waterways, residents of Odidi, Kantu and Keremor communities in Warri Southwest Local Government Area of Delta State, say the prolonged pollution has turned their traditional sources of food, water and income into a health and humanitarian crisis.

Dafinone Defends Position on Sanubi-Orogun Industrial Gas Park, Rejects Claims of Anti-Urhobo Agenda

Says Industrial Gas Park Must Remain on Urhobo Land

By Sisan Okotie 2 Min Read

Who Is Protecting Delta’s Children From Sexual Abuse?

In recent months, disturbing reports of children being sexually abused have continued to emerge from different parts of Delta State, raising serious questions about how well society is protecting its most vulnerable.

Two Years in Darkness: Opete Residents Welcome New Transformer

After more than two years without electricity, residents of Opete Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State finally have a reason to hope for the return of light.

By WSentinel 1 min read