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An unidentified father in the Adeje community in Okpe LGA was accosted by youths and residents on Sunday, May 24th, for allegedly killing his son for eating too much. The man, whose face was swollen from the beating he received from the locals, was holding the dead infant while the mother narrated what transpired in […]
A two-year-old abducted by 29-year-old Fejiro Obaduemu at Igbudu Market on May 10 has been rescued and reunited with the family. Fejiro was prevented from carrying out his evil acts when residents of Idesoh Street, Essi Layout, suspected the sack bag used to carry the child and raised the alarm. The angry mob almost […]
Three females linked to selling nitrous oxide, Canadian Loud, and codeine have been arrested in Warri during a raid at a suspected drug hideout. Large quantities of these illicit substances were recovered during the operation carried out by the Effurun area command on May 7 at about 9:20 p.m. within Ogbomoro and Ugolo communities […]
Two suspects linked to the sending of the Beretta pistol and bullets waybilled from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to Effurun, which led to the extrajudicial killing of Oghenemene Ogidi by ASP Nuhu Usman, have been arrested by the area command. The identities of the suspects were not disclosed after they were brought in on Wednesday […]
The Delta State Government on Wednesday onboarded traditional rulers across the 25 local government areas into the Delta State Contributory Health Commission to strengthen grassroots advocacy. Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, during an engagement with traditional rulers across the state, said this is taking effect 12 years after […]
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has urged journalists in the state to uphold balanced, ethical, and peace-driven reporting while sustaining the cordial relationship between the media and the Delta State Government. Oghenesivbe made the call on Wednesday during the World Press Freedom Day event organised by […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday flagged off the construction of the N29.8 billion Aboh-Akarai Road and Bridge project in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive infrastructural development across riverine, rural, and urban communities in the state. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, the Governor said his administration […]
Two Chinese firms are set to restart and operate the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries after a memorandum was signed by the firms and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). The MoU was signed in China on April 30, 2026, by NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, alongside the Chairman of […]
ASP Nuhu Usman, the police officer who killed a suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun after being caught trying to waybill a Bristol pistol, has been arrested and sent to Force Headquarters, Abuja, for disciplinary action. Ogidi was first shot by the officer in the leg while still pleading with the officers around him that […]
Delta State Government has stepped up its push for international investment, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori presenting the state’s economic strengths during a high-level engagement with the European Union. Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the governor outlined opportunities in oil and gas, solid minerals, agriculture, marine economy, and healthcare. He noted that the state’s […]
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