By NIM The Delta State Police Command has firmly dismissed widespread rumours alleging a bandit invasion at Girls’ Secondary School, Utagba-Ogbe, Kwale, describing the reports as “entirely false, misleading, and fueled by misinformation.” Panic rippled through the community on Monday morning after unverified claims—circulated among students and amplified by online speculation—suggested that the school had…
The Delta State capital was thrown into shock on Monday after three young men lost their lives in a violent clash near ‘B’ Division, Asaba—an incident authorities now describe as a deliberate and lawless attack led by a prominent community chief. The Police Command, in a statement released today, announced a full-scale manhunt for Chief Jerry Nkeeshe,…
By Eunice Emeyazia The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has urged members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to leverage their influence as catalysts for effective leadership and drivers of gender equality, equity, and inclusion in governance. Governor Uzodinma, represented by the Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Okomaru, gave the charge while…
The agitation for the creation of Anioma State which ordinarily should receive the approval and support of the generality of the indigenes of Delta state, particularly the inhabitants of Delta North comprising the good people of Anioma nation is surprisingly enmeshed in controversy and unnecessary opposition by the same people who should be supportive and…
“All the gang of those who rule us, hope our quarrels never stop, helping them to split and fool us, so they can remain on top.” Bertolt Brecht I didn’t set out to be a politician. I was a lawyer, an advocate for justice, a real estate developer and a citizen who believed in service….
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized the Abuja Federal High Court and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over an ex parte order to freeze and scrutinize the bank accounts of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, publisher of SaharaReporters The association made the call following the allegation of the polic that…
The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos-Nigeria, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub has condemned the intimidation, harassment and detention of Azuka Ogujiuba, Publisher of Media Room Hub and a former journalist with This Day Newspapers by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. Information reaching SPJ-Hub confirmed that Azuka Ogujiuba was arrested and…
The State Government has flagged off the enrolment of ten thousand widows into its Contributory Health Scheme, beginning with the registration of 400 widows in Okpe Local Government Area. The ceremony which saw the team from the Delta State Contributory Health Commission and that of the Widows Welfare Scheme ensuring an on the spot registration…
As Delta state marks 34 years of creation, the chairman, Ndokwa East Local Government Council, Hon. Vincent Osilonya has called for sustained peace and unity in the state and support for the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration.Hon. Osilonya made this known today while speaking with journalistsReflecting on the state’s journey so far, he recounted how the…
Emulate former Gov James Onanefe Ibori As Delta State is set to mark its 34th anniversary, a renowned peace and environmental rights advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff PhD has tasked Governor Sherifff Oborevwori-led government to give special focus to the infrastructural deficit in riverine communities in the State which he alleged, have been totally “deprived and…
