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Delta Assembly Moves to Replace 69-Year-Old Public Health Law

At a public hearing in Asaba, lawmakers promised close scrutiny of a hygiene bill covering disease control, waste disposal and open defecation.

‘No Ijaws in Warri South’ – Itsekiri/Urhobo Leaders Declare

The groups say Tinubu made no final ruling on delineation and want INEC to correct three disputed GRA wards.

Edo Authorities Nab Kidnap Kingpin, Demolish Uromi Residence

Christian Okoduwa is held in Benin City after suspects in custody named him as a coordinator of abductions, officials say.

Hakimi to Face Court as French Judges Uphold 2023 Rape Case Proceedings

The PSG defender denies a woman's claim she was assaulted at his home in 2023; no trial date is set.

Delta Govt Provides Welfare Support as Army Recruitment Screening Continues in Asaba

Oborevwori approved daily welfare, bedding and transport for 563 shortlisted applicants, of whom over 300 have been screened so far.

Asaba to Host 2025 President Federation Cup Finals at Stephen Keshi Stadium

Ikorodu City meet El-Kanemi Warriors on July 11 for a title that carries a CAF Confederation Cup place.

Delta Students to Represent Nigeria, Africa at Spelling Bee World Cup in China

The Madonna School pupils qualified in Harare, where one finished Africa's first runner-up, and Governor Oborevwori approved funding.

Bini Riva Life Debuts, Sparks Cultural Renaissance Along Historic Benin River

The August 8–20 festival spans Koko, Oboghoro and Ogheye with fishing contests, seafood markets, golf, river games and heritage exhibitions.

Committee Member Announces Death Of Abducted Kwara Monarch In Kidnappers’ Den.

Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda died in captivity despite a ransom of ₦21 million, two motorcycles and petrol, with his body still unrecovered.

Warri–Itakpe Train Tragedy: NRC Confirms Recovery of Wreckage, Victims Discharged as Track Repairs Begin

Update : Manhunt Underway as FUPRE Student Dies After Alleged Attack by Brother

Joshua, a 100-level student, allegedly stabbed his younger brother behind Hostel C on Tuesday evening and remains missing.

Hope for Isoko, Ndokwa Communities as Long-Abandoned Power Projects Set for Revival

Messi Equals World Cup Scoring Record with Hat-Trick in Argentina Win

The treble against Algeria took him level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals in his 200th Argentina appearance.

Student Allegedly Killed by Older Sibling in Tragic FUPRE Hostel Incident

The brothers reportedly met behind their hostel to settle a long-running dispute; the suspect fled and a ₦1 million bounty was announced.

Delineation: Itsekiri Reject ‘Misrepresentation’ of Tinubu’s Intervention

Itsekiri leaders say the June 11 Abuja meeting promoted peace and lawful INEC delineation without altering any local government's judicially recognised status.

Court Orders Sowore’s Arrest Over Absence at Cyberbullying Trial

The court also revoked his bail after he wrote saying he had travelled to Lagos to find new lawyers.

Delta Sets June 17 Security Summit as Stakeholders Gather to Tackle Rising Security Concerns

The Asaba event hosted by Governor Oborevwori gathers security agencies, traditional rulers and community groups to discuss intelligence sharing.

Delta Poly Cracks Down on Extortion, Sexual Harassment, Exam Fraud

Management approved the rules at a recent meeting, barring forced textbook sales and warning staff of sanctions for breaches.