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“I Will Make Sure I Wipe You From This Earth”, Council Chairman Allegedly Threatens Journalist

Prince Amour Udemude says he was threatened after seeking the Ughelli North chairman's comment on shop rent and certificate increases.

News

“Give Us One Billion Naira” -Kidnappers of Delta Ex-Lawmaker Demand

The family says it cannot raise the sum and denies rumours of her release, while police say they know nothing.

Politics

Breaking News: Taleb Tebite, EDP, DESOPADEC And Former House Of Reps Aspirant Is Dead

The Ughelli/Udu constituency aspirant, who served as DESOPADEC executive director of projects, has died, with further details still awaited.

Politics

Oyibode Begins Rehabilitation of Road in Udu Local Government

Oyibode says Governor Oborevwori swiftly approved his request to repair damaged sections from ECN to Ovwian Express junction.

Community

Mutilated Body Of Missing Motorcyclist Found In Ughelli, Suspects Apprehended

Nasiru Eneojo was found in a well with body parts missing, and police say three suspects are held.

Politics

Oborevwori Swears-In Agbateyiniro, Oromoni, Ashima, 22 Others as Delta LG Chairmen

The governor urged the new council bosses to prioritise infrastructure, security and sanitation, after the PDP swept all but one councillorship seat.

Politics

Oborevwori, Guwor, Dafinone, Others Present as Former Minister Laid to Rest

Gbagi, the SDP governorship candidate in 2023, died in May at 62 and drew judges, lawmakers and former ministers to his burial.

Education

SUG President Launches Solar-Powered Water Project in Delta

Benjamin Omatseye Okotie delivered the FUPRE borehole as a campaign promise, commissioned by Vice Chancellor Rim-Rukeh Akpofure.

Community

Gunmen Trail Bank Customer, Injure Two Persons, Abduct One in Delta State

News

Two Men Sentenced To Death In Delta For Raping, Killing Woman, Daughter

The pair were convicted after an eight-year trial over a 2016 armed robbery in which the victims' throats were slit.

Culture

Video: Woman Commits Suicide in Uvwie, Delta State

An eyewitness said the unidentified woman prayed on the Ekpan flyover before falling backwards onto the expressway as bystanders watched.

News

Ex Konga CEO, Nick Imudia Takes Own Life

The D.light chief reportedly jumped from his Lekki apartment balcony after calling his brother and daughter, police confirmed.

Politics

Oborevwori to Build Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Kwale

Speaking through his information commissioner in Asaba, he pledged reintegration for affected persons and prevention programmes across schools and workplaces.

Culture

Olu of Warri Hosts 10th Ghigho Aghofen Festival

Itsekiri communities of Ethiope West handed palace guard duty to Orugbo, which will keep watch till August's coronation anniversary.

Sports

Dom Domingos College Competes For 24th MILO Basketball Championship Title In Lagos

The Delta State girls qualified through the South-South zonals and face defending champions Topfield College in Group A at Surulere.

Education

Scorecard: Osubi Airstrip Upgraded to Full-Fledged Airport Soon -Dafinone

The senator says N2bn was allocated in the 2024 budget for the upgrade, alongside dozens of constituency projects listed in his first-year scorecard.

Niger Delta

ETHIOPE WEST ITSEKIRIS KNOCK URHOBOS OF OGHARA, MOSOGAR OVER COMMENTS ON OLU OF WARRI

Two Itsekiri groups petitioned Governor Oborevwori, insisting their Ethiope West communities answer to the Olu of Warri, not Oghara or Mosogar.

Niger Delta

Merge States, LGAs Unable to Pay Minimum Wage -Urhobo Leader

“If a state cannot pay a minimum wage to better the lives of its citizens, such a state or local government council should not exist.”