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Community

Father Of Nine Allegedly Commits Suicide In Jeddo Community

The vigilante member allegedly drank insecticide after his wife refused to stay, dying at his in-law's house in Ugbokodo.

News

Three killed Over Foiled Kidnap Attempt on Lawmaker’s Wife -Delta Police

Three suspects died of gunshot wounds after a raid in Agbarho, where police recovered four AK47 rifles.

Culture

14th Asagba, Obi Azinge Promises Unity And Infrastructural Growth

The new monarch, who succeeded the late Obi Chike Edizien, urged former throne contenders to join him in pursuing a federal university for Asaba.

News

Pupil Dies, Others Injured As School Building Collapses In Delta State

The roofless block had been unused for over a decade and fell during heavy rain, injuring three pupils.

News

Two Women In Police Custody Over Sale Of Baby In Delta

A suspicious tricycle rider drove the pair to Ekpan police station, exposing an alleged baby-selling ring traced to Port Harcourt.

News

Okpe Monarch Awards Scolarship to Teen Influencer

Merit Osolobrughwemiedo, known as Real OkpeGirl, received the secondary and tertiary tuition award during a courtesy visit to Orerokpe Palace.

Niger Delta

Oleh Women Protest Against Heritage Oil, Demand Gas Turbine and PIA Rights

Protesters from three Isoko South communities blocked the OML 30 base until the council chairman urged calm and pledged resolution.

Politics

Okirighwre-Benin Road To Be Completed In 2025 -Oborevwori

The works commissioner told a Sapele reunion summit that contractors have been mobilised, with over 15 kilometres of internal roads also planned.

Education

141 UNIDEL Students Get FG Bursary

The board's Juliana Oyaide announced the awards during a September visit, saying most beneficiaries come from the Faculty of Education.

Politics

Lawmaker Calls for Urgent Action on Erosion Crisis In Delta State

Ezechi told the House that erosion has destroyed homes, schools and markets in Onyah, and lawmakers unanimously backed deploying the Ecological Fund.

Politics

Speed Up Repair Work on Benin-Asaba Highway -Gov Oborevwori to Contractor

Works commissioner Aniagwu says the contractor has sourced materials from Benin and awaits supplies from Auchi before deploying equipment.

News

Flood Is Coming, Agency Warns Deltans

The bureau urged residents of high-risk communities to move to higher ground as camps are planned for Ozoro and Asaba.

News

Police Arrests 123 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Delta

Soldiers raided an Effurun estate to seize men aged 17 to 25 recruited by a cybercrime training syndicate.

News

Illegal Structures Demolished as Delta Task Force Begins Clean-Up

The exercise, covering the Customs checkpoint to Head Bridge, followed repeated warnings to owners of trucks and roadside structures.

Politics

Delta Youth Enlistment Committee Submits Report to Gov. Oborevwori

The state secretary warned that youth disinterest is leaving recruitment slots unfilled, as army intake rose from 80 to 137.

Community

Usiefrun Residents Battle Two-Year Flooding Crisis After Flyover Construction

Residents say Julius Berger wrecked drainage while building a flyover, flooding Usiefrun Road and pushing some families to relocate.

Community

Keke Napep Restricted In Uvwie Amid Security Concerns

Chairman Anthony Onoriode-Ofoni limited tricycles to 5am–10pm from September 16, warning that violators will be arrested and their vehicles impounded.

Politics

APC Issues Ultimatum To Lawmaker For Endorsing Gov Oborevwori

Delta APC has summoned Francis Waive before a disciplinary panel over anti-party activity, with suspension possible if he fails to explain.