Delta State
Oborevwori urges crackdown on age cheating at National Youth Games
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on the National Sports Commission (NSC) to urgently tackle the issue of age cheating at the National Youth Games in order to protect the competition’s credibility and ensure fairness.
Delta Police arrest 21-year-old woman for lover’s death
Delta Police arrest 21-year-old Bina for allegedly stabbing her 34-year-old lover to death. The case sparks debate on parenting, society, and early cohabitation. The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 21-year-old woman identified as Bina, who allegedly stabbed her 34-year-old lover to death during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred along […]
NMA uncovers Delta State fake baby factory, four babies rescued
Delta State fake baby factory uncovered by NMA Warri Zone as four babies are rescued and suspects arrested during routine monitoring exercise A shocking discovery has rattled Delta State as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Warri Zone, busted an illegal medical centre in Udu, allegedly operating as a baby factory. The revelation came during one […]
State, REA partner to tackle electricity blackouts
The Delta State Government has taken a bold step towards solving its longstanding electricity crisis by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The agreement, sealed in Abuja on Wednesday, is expected to drastically reduce power shortages, extend electricity access to rural communities, and accelerate industrial development through renewable energy […]
Rampaging Cow Injures Staff in Delta Govt House
Panic erupted at the Delta State Government House in Asaba on Friday after a cow, brought in for slaughter, broke free and launched a violent attack on people in the vicinity. The unexpected incident threw the area into disarray, leaving several individuals injured and one person in critical condition. According to eyewitness accounts, the situation […]
Joint Security Forces Neutralize Kidnappers in Delta
A coordinated security operation carried out in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, has resulted in the neutralization of two suspected kidnappers, with several items recovered from their hideout. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, July 30, was executed by a joint team comprising military personnel from the 63 Brigade Asaba, the Divisional Police Headquarters Ogwashi-Uku, the […]
Suspect on the Run After Woman’s Gruesome Murder
Human rights advocate, Comrade Israel Joe, has raised alarm over the brutal murder of a young woman, Happy Odhegba, allegedly committed by a man identified as Jolly Ajiofo, popularly known as “Mr. Mayor,” in Owhelogbo community, located in the Isoko area of Delta State. According to Comrade Joe, the tragic incident occurred on Sunday, July […]
Six Confirmed Dead as Navy Boat Capsizes in Delta
A tragic maritime incident struck Delta State on the evening of Thursday, July 3, 2025, when a Nigerian Navy gunboat capsized, resulting in the deaths of six individuals. Among the victims were three naval personnel, two members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and one civilian boat operator. The ill-fated vessel, identified as the […]
Youth Activist Killed After Protesting Insecurity in Delta
A wave of grief and outrage has swept across Delta State following the tragic death of a rising young media personality, Marcus Samuel Dafe, who was reportedly murdered earlier today, June 4, in Abraka. His untimely demise has intensified calls for urgent action to address the growing insecurity plaguing the region. Just two days prior, […]
Rising Insecurity Sparks Daily Protests in Delta
Amid growing concerns over insecurity, residents of the Abraka community and Delta State University (DELSU) students have launched daily mass protests and issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Commissioner of Police in Delta State to urgently address the worsening insecurity. In a joint expression of anger and despair, both residents and students described the scale […]