Investigations by the Bayelsa State Police Command have revealed an alleged plot to assassinate a prophet in the state, leading to the arrest of a pastor and a suspected cult member. Police say preliminary findings indicate that the suspect apprehended at the victim’s residence is a member of a notorious cult group and was allegedly…
The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, the Right Honourable Emomotimi Guwor, has congratulated two of his constituents on their elevation to the state’s High Court bench.The judges, Justice Jereoma Sam-Oligida and Justice Irene Boeye Ukuli, were among six others sworn in by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr…
Electricity meters will henceforth be provided and installed free of charge as the federal government has directed electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) and meter installers to henceforth provide smart meters for consumers at no cost, warning DISCOs who may wish to shortchange Nigerians to desist or face prosecution.The federal government, speaking recently through the Minister of…
The Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Mr. Onoriode Oborevwori, has urged Warri Wolves Football Club to remain focused and committed as they pursue their season goals, following the team’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nigeria Professional Football League champions Remo Stars at the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro. The lone goal of the match…
The Delta State Football Association DFA, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the Captain of the Super Eagles, Wilfred Ndidi, who died on January 27 after being hit by a car along the Benin-Asaba expressway on the Umunede axis. The DFA Chairman, Chief Godwin Adode who led the delegation, said the sudden…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for applications for the 2025/2026 academic session to February 27, 2026, giving prospective applicants additional time to complete their submissions. NELFUND said the extension, from the earlier January 31 deadline, is to ensure that all eligible students are able to submit the required information through…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested several suspects following an attack on police officers at the boundary between Akukwu-Igbo and Ugbolu communities in Oshimili North Local Government Area. According to the Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, tactical operatives were immediately deployed to the area to restore order and ensure public safety. He said…
— Says knowledge of law and policy strategy strengthens institutional democracy The Institute of Legal and Policy Strategy (ILPS) has admitted the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. (Barr.) Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, into its Fellowship cadre, the highest membership status of the Institute. In a letter dated January 19, 2026,…
The appearance of Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege at the 2nd Delta APC Stakeholders’ Meeting has been described as a defining moment for unity and progress within the party, marking a new chapter in Delta State politics. The event, held on 23rd January 2026 at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, was filled with excitement…
Okpe/Effurun, Delta State — 350 vulnerable residents in Delta State, including 100 primary school pupils and 250 church workers, have been enrolled into the Delta State Contributory Health Insurance Schemeunder the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative, through private sector and faith-based sponsorship. In Okpe Local Government Area, 100 pupils of Umiaghwa Primary School, Umiaghwa, were enrolled with health insurance coverage sponsored by…
