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Akpevwe Igho
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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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”