The Delta State Police Command has issued a stark warning to Nigerians amid a rising wave of sophisticated WhatsApp scams targeting unsuspecting citizens. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, revealed that fraudsters are increasingly hacking personal accounts and impersonating friends or relatives, exploiting familiar greetings and personal details to deceive victims into sending…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the growing circulation of unregistered and potentially dangerous edible oils across Nigeria. In a statement released Tuesday, the agency warned that several widely sold brands have no verified sources, production credentials, or safety standards. NAFDAC emphasized that the oils do…
Delta State Government has dissolved the electoral committee established for the Saniko Community leadership election in Agbara-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area.This announcement came from the Special Adviser to the Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor, who stated that the action became necessary after the leadership election plunged the community into…
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, says opposition parties have become “unnecessary” in Delta State, arguing that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s performance has erased the need for political resistance. Speaking Wednesday on Voice of Delta Radio’s public affairs program Orientation Panorama, Oghenesivbe asserted that residents are “happy and…
Meta has begun removing Australian users under 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads ahead of a world-first social media ban starting 10 December. Around 150,000 Facebook accounts and 350,000 Instagram accounts are expected to be affected. Teens can download their content before deactivation or appeal via ID verification. The ban, targeting platforms including YouTube, X,…
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has expressed readiness to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to reduce health-related financial shocks among business owners. Speaking at the inaugural Delta State MSME Summit, held at the Mariam Babangida Leisure Park, Asaba, under the auspices of the Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency DEMSMEDA, the…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Asaba residents to stay calm as rumours swirl that the proposed Anioma State might have its capital moved out of the city. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Honourable Johnson Erijo, the Governor dismissed the speculation, stressing that no one can arbitrarily redraw the political map without following Nigeria’s constitutional…
The Edo State Government has fired a strong warning shot against the rising wave of digital violence targeting girls, launching an intensified online-safety campaign for public primary and secondary schools as part of activities marking the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Held at Imaguero College Hall in Benin City, the aggressive sensitization push gathered students,…
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has affirmed that Rt. Hon. Solomon Funkekeme will deliver outstanding results as Delta State Coordinator of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Oghenesivbe praised Funkekeme’s proven leadership capacity and strategic competence, highlighting his excellent performance as Campaign Director-General during the 2023 general…
The state government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding peace and stability, assuring residents that no conflict will be allowed to hinder ongoing development efforts. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Livestock and Ethnic Matters, Chief Jeffrey Azagba, gave the assurance after mediating rising tensions involving the Aradhe community, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders…
