Tag: Delta

  • FG Approves Upgrade of Calabar, Delta, Onne, Rivers Ports

    FG Approves Upgrade of Calabar, Delta, Onne, Rivers Ports

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    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…

  • Three Killed, Five Injured as Festival Turns Bloody in Delta

    Three Killed, Five Injured as Festival Turns Bloody in Delta

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    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…

  • Tinubu Is Our In-Law, Deltans Must Support Him in 2027 — Gov. Oborevwori

    Tinubu Is Our In-Law, Deltans Must Support Him in 2027 — Gov. Oborevwori

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    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…

  • Outrage as Police Reportedly Shoot Another Man in Delta State

    Outrage as Police Reportedly Shoot Another Man in Delta State

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    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…

  • Police Parade Dismissed ASP, Four Officers Over Killing of 28-Year-Old in Delta

    Police Parade Dismissed ASP, Four Officers Over Killing of 28-Year-Old in Delta

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    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…