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There is fear in the Udu local government area of Delta State following an accident involving a petrol truck. The petrol-laden tanker reportedly fell on top of the Udu bridge, spilling its content on the surrounding environment. Road users and business persons under the Udu bridge have now begun to evacuate from the location […]
A fresh controversial leadership tussle is brewing in Okere Urhobo Kingdom, as the the Okpako-Orere, Apostle Isaac M. Eraivor, and Heads of the three Ruling Houses of kingdom comprising Idama, Sohworuwe and Owhotemu including the Traditional Council Members, have rejected the purported election and crowning of Mr Morrison Ochuko Eyekpimi as the Oroseun of […]
The Delta state Governor, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa has stressed the need for Federal Government to train more nurses/midwives within the country as well as enter into bilateral relationships with other countries rather than make laws that would restrict brain drain. Okowa who stated this while inaugurating and unveiling the upgrade of the state school […]
Ugborodo community Warri South West Local Government Area hosted His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR and Her Highness Olori Atuwatse III over the weekend. As the community prepared to yield their palace watch duties to the next community, the Eghare-Aja of Ugborodo, Eghare Daniel Uwawah flanked by community elders, youths, indigenes and non indigenes […]
The House Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu Federal Constituency of Delta State Hon Francis Waive has declared his intentions for the position of Deputy Speaker at the 10th National Assembly (NASS). Waive the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Power, in a notice to the House of Reps members-Elect said his aspiration, […]
Gunmen suspected to be hired assassins have killed a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Sylvester Efeurhobo, in Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the APC stalwart was shot dead by the assailants who stormed his country home in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State. The deceased was said to […]
Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, Deputy President of the present Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege has urged the Senator-elect for Delta central senatorial district, Ede Dafinone, to brace up for the task of adequate representation. Omo-Agege who is the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and outgoing senator, spent […]
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA has ordered the arrest and detention of one Inspector Ebri Ubi, for allegedly killing Mr. Onyeka Ibe, after the deceased reportedly refused to offer him N100 bribe at a checkpoint while on Stop and Search duty along Ugbolu-Illah Road, Oshimili North LGA, […]
Youths in Asaba took to the streets protesting the death of a young man allegedly shot by a police officer because of N100 tip. The incident reportedly took place in front of Federal Medical Centre Asaba where the deceased Onyeka Ibe, a phone seller in Ogbogonogo market was shot on the head. He was […]
Delta state Government has flagged off the second phase construction of the 1.8 kilometers Otu- Umutei road project,in Illah, Oshimili North Local Government Area . The Palace Secretary to the Ogbe-lani of Illah, Edward Ojido, noted that the road is the only route that leads to the popular Illah farm market, that connects traders […]
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