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- Federal Authorities Probe Delta State Police Units Following Fatal Shooting Of Upcoming Artist In Effurun
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
A 28,year,old man, Mene Ogidi, was fatally shot by a police officer in Delta State shortly after discovering a weapon in a package he was asked to collect. Following public outcry...
- Nigerian Army 6 Division Dismantles Ten Illegal Refineries and Seizes N250 Million in Stolen Petroleum
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
Troops from the Nigerian Army 6 Division recovered 156,000 litres of stolen crude oil and diesel during a 25 day operation across the Niger Delta. Nine suspects were arrested as se...
- Governor Oborevwori Grants Staff of Office to 14th Ohworode of Olomu as Monarch Demands Infrastructure
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori officially presented the Staff of Office to HRM Albert Akpomudje, marking his formal ascension as the 14th traditional ruler of Olomu Kingdo...
- Okowa Slams Senator Nwoko Over Proposal To Align Proposed Anioma State With South East Zone
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has accused Senator Ned Nwoko of undermining regional interests by allegedly plotting to move the proposed Anioma State to the South-East...
- Entrepreneur Sir Blessing Obomovo Secures Major Endorsements for 2027 Isoko Federal Constituency Race
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
Distinguished builder and philanthropist Sir Blessing Oghale Obomovo has formally declared his candidacy for the House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC)....
- Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Secures Dual Honors at Independent Newspapers Silver Jubilee Awards Ceremony
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has received the Outstanding Independent Governor of the Year and Best Independent Governor in Urban Renewal awards for 2025. The recognitio...
- Legacy of Nigerian Master Builder Demas Nwoko Preserved in Handcrafted Delta State Sanctuary
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Culture & History
Architectural pioneer Demas Nwoko, the 90-year-old son of Obi Nwoko II, continues to champion indigenous design through his self-built residence in Idumuje-Ugboko. The home serves...
- Itsekiri Grassroot Coalition Demands Unified Political Front and Strategic Alliances for 2027 General Elections
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Africa
The Itsekiri Grassroot Coalition has initiated a movement to unify Itsekiri communities across Delta and Edo States to ensure political survival. The group is advocating for a coll...
- Chief Tonnie Oganah Outlines Economic and Cultural Vision for Proposed Anioma State Amid Renewed Legislative Momentum
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Africa
Chief Tonnie Oganah, Media and Publicity Director for the Anioma State Creation Technical Committee, discusses the steady progress of the statehood movement in the National Assembl...
- Delta State Police Command Launches Probe Into Illegal POS Extortion Ring Involving Officers
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigeria Police Force has initiated an investigation into allegations that officers in Delta State operated a Point of Service system to facilitate the extortion of residents. C...
- Governor Sheriff Oborevwori honors former Military Administrator AVM Frank Ajobena on 77th birthday
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has released an official tribute to retired Air Vice Marshal Frank Ajobena in celebration of his 77th birth anniversary. The Governor commen...
- EMT Foundation Empowers Delta Women With N15 Million in Business Grants and Massive Healthcare Intervention
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Africa
The Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation has awarded 30 women entrepreneurs in Delta State N500,000 each to bolster their businesses. Alongside these grants, the foundation provided...