Reporting by

Akpevwe Igho

1441–1458 of 1,467

News

Fifteen-Year-Old Reportedly Murdered During Church Vigil In Okuokoko

A relative says she was beaten in the pastor's office over a missing phone; police remain uninformed.

Niger Delta

NBA Okays Olu Of Warri, Okonjo-Iweala, Others As Guest Speakers At 64th Conference

Okonjo-Iweala will deliver the keynote in Lagos while the Olu of Warri speaks at the traditional rulers roundtable in August.

News

Kekere-Edun Set To be Appointed As CJN

The council named her ahead of Justice Ariwoola's retirement, with her appointment subject to Tinubu's approval and Senate screening.

News

Warri To Reward Teachers With Prompt Salary

Isoko South chairman Ovoke Warri promised teachers regular pay and learning materials, and also dissolved all council revenue committees.

Culture

Kidnappers Release Ex-Federal and Delta Lawmaker After Paying Humongous Ransom

Reports

“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.