Tag: Delta
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Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71
By Paul Joseph Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness, his family has announced. Uduaghan reportedly died on Monday, October 19, 2026, according to a statement signed by Toju Uduaghan on behalf of the family. The family described the late former governor as a…
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‘Shameless APC’ — Delta Residents Berate Campaign Bus Over Community Road
By Opeyemi Adelakun Some residents of Delta State have criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) after an APC-branded campaign bus was seen passing through a reportedly dilapidated road in the state. The incident was captured in a video circulating on X on Tuesday, showing the campaign bus travelling along Agbarho Road. Residents heard in the…
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Delta Police Detain Commissioner, 3 Others Over Education Director’s Death
By George Omagbemi ASABA — September 28, 2026: The Delta State Police Command has detained Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, and three other suspects over the alleged killing of a Deputy Director in the ministry, Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, as investigators intensify efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. The development marks…
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FG Approves Upgrade of Calabar, Delta, Onne, Rivers Ports
By Charles Maduka The Federal Government has approved the modernisation and upgrade of the Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports as part of plans to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure and reduce the heavy concentration of cargo traffic in Lagos. Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, announced the approval in a statement shared on…
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Three Killed, Five Injured as Festival Turns Bloody in Delta
By Sunday Ameh Three youths have been killed while five others sustained injuries during the annual traditional festival in Eku community, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday night, triggering tension in the community as pictures and videos purportedly showing the aftermath circulated online. Sources within the Urhobo…
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Tinubu Is Our In-Law, Deltans Must Support Him in 2027 — Gov. Oborevwori
By Gloria Drealomalicha Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on residents of the state to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027, arguing that the President shares a unique bond with Delta through First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Oborevwori said Tinubu remains the only…
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Outrage as Police Reportedly Shoot Another Man in Delta State
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Another police shooting incident has reportedly occurred in Delta State, days after the controversial killing of Mene Ogidi triggered nationwide outrage and renewed concerns over police brutality in Nigeria. The incident surfaced on May 7, 2026, with reports alleging that a man was shot by police operatives in Delta under circumstances…
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Police Parade Dismissed ASP, Four Officers Over Killing of 28-Year-Old in Delta
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Police Force has paraded a dismissed Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Nuhu Usman, alongside four other officers over their alleged involvement in the killing of a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi, in Delta State. According to police authorities, the victim had reportedly gone to a motor park to collect a parcel…