Delta Police Arrest Driver Over Alleged Student Abduction
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old school bus driver, Onome Ughagha, for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female student in Sapele. The suspect was arrested after allegedly collecting ₦503,000 in ransom from the victim’s father, according to the police. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the […]
Akpabio Mourns Uduaghan, Says Nigeria Has Lost a Statesman
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a great loss to Nigeria and the Niger Delta region.President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a great loss […]
Tinubu Signs Bill Establishing Federal Medical Centre, Oleh
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has signed the Federal Medical Centre, Oleh Establishment Bill into law, paving the way for the first federal tertiary health institution in Delta South Senatorial District. Sponsor of the bill, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, described the presidential assent as a major milestone for healthcare delivery and a significant step toward […]
APC Clears Delta Speaker Guwor, 45 Others for Primaries
By Oluwakemi Kindness The All Progressives Congress Delta State House of Assembly Screening Committee has cleared the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Dennis-Guwor, and 45 other aspirants to participate in the party’s assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee, however, disqualified 36 aspirants, including the incumbent Majority Leader […]
Police Forward Effurun Killing Case to AGF After Officers’ Dismissal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has forwarded the case file on the killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation for prosecution following the dismissal of four officers linked to the incident, including ASP Nuhu Usman. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony […]
Keshi Welcomes Delta Queens Exit, Says He Planned to Resign
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Delta Queens Head Coach, Samaila Samaila Marwa, popularly known as Keshi, has reacted to the termination of his appointment by the Delta State Sports Commission, saying he accepts the decision and had, in fact, planned to resign over a month ago. Marwa said he took up the role with […]
Tinted Glass Ban: Police Begin Enforcement in Edo, Delta
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Zone Five Police Command has intensified enforcement of the ban on unauthorised sirens, tinted glass permits, and other restricted vehicle accessories in Edo and Delta States. The exercise, according to a statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tijani Momoh, is in line with directives from the Inspector-General of […]
CNS National Swimming Championship Ends in Asaba on High Note
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The curtain has officially fallen on the 12th edition of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) National Open Swimming Championship, which wrapped up today at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Swimming Arena in Asaba, Delta State. The five-day competition brought together swimmers from across Nigeria, representing clubs, states, and organizations, in a […]
12th CNS Swimming Championship: Delta State Sweeps Senior,Junior Titles
By Arinchechi Chukwunonso Asaba, Nigeria – July 18, 2025 The 12th edition of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) National Swimming Championship concluded in grand fashion on Friday, July 18, 2025, with Delta State emerging as the overall champion in both the senior and junior categories. The final day at the Stephen Keshi Stadium […]
12th CNS National Swimming Championship Opens with Excitement in Asaba
Asaba, Nigeria – July 16, 2025 By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 12th edition of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) National Swimming Championship officially made waves on Wednesday in Asaba, Delta State, with a vibrant opening ceremony and thrilling contests that showcased Nigeria’s rising talent in aquatic sports. Held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Swimming Arena, […]