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March 12, 2016
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38 dead principals, 28 strange names discovered on payroll of Delta schools

Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has revealed that 38 dead secondary school principals and 15 retired teachers were discovered to still be receiving salaries as regular members of staff in the state. The governor stated this while speaking on Friday at an interactive session with principals of government-owned schools in Delta. Okowa said the situation... Read More
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February 12, 2016
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How Britain, Nigeria allegedly conspired to jail James Ibori

Lawyers to jailed former Governor of Delta state, James Ibori, on Wednesday, surprised a court sitting in Southwark, London, by presenting evidence before the presiding judge, Judge Tomlinson, of a scheme by the Nigerian and British government to send Ibori and his associates to jail. This was contained in a statement from the Media office... Read More
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January 22, 2016
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James Ibori might be leaving UK jail soon – Here’s why

Former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, who has been serving a 13-year sentence to prison in the UK, is hopeful that his conviction by a British court will be overturned. James Ibori was sentenced to jail in the United Kingdom on corruption charges since 2012. His spokesperson, Tony Eluemunor said on Friday, January 22... Read More
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January 6, 2016
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Youth corps member dies in church… during night vigil

Tragedy struck in Delta state, when a youth corps member slumped and died in a church in the state. The youth corps member, identified as Excellent Okpako Akevwighome, slumped and died while leading a choir ministration in his church, Christ Gospel Church. The church is located in Edjeketa community, Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta... Read More
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October 29, 2015
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These are the contracts, benefits Edwin Clark got from Jonathan – Ijaw group

Reacting to Edwin Clark’s statement that he did not benefit anything from former President, Goodluck Jonathan, a group, Ijaw Justice Forum (IJF), has described him as ungrateful. The group claimed that the former Federal Commissioner for Information received cash gifts from influential Nigerians, as a result of his closeness to Jonathan. Ijaw Justice Forum, also insisted that... Read More
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September 7, 2015
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Delta governor speaks with common sense about Buhari’s assets

Finally, someone addresses the situation in an objective, not-so-myopic manner. The furor and reactions that trailed President Buhari’s assets declaration nearly eclipsed the unofficial celebration of his 100 days in office. The vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, also declared his assets but Nigerians appeared to be more interested in Buhari. After all, he paints the image of... Read More
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May 9, 2015
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Uduaghan says diversification will boost the economy

by Ranti Joseph With the dwindling economy in not only Nigeria but also Sub-Saharan Africa countries, Governor of Delta state, Emmanuel Uduaghan has also saw the need for diversification of the economy and has stressed the need for Sub-Saharan Africa countries to fashion out a new value system and diversifies their economies to achieve economic... Read More
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May 6, 2015
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Benakak: Jonathan Did Nothing for His People

by Iyobosa Omoregie Former Niger Delta militant leader, Ebikabowei Victor Benakak is utterly displeased with President Goodluck Jonathan. The man popularly known as General Boyloaf says Jonathan failed to do anything meaningful for his region during his tenure as President. The former creek-warlord described the President as a disappointment for favouring other regions at the... Read More
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April 27, 2015
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Gov. Uduaghan lectures us on what caused PDP’s loss (READ)

by Ranti Joseph More light has been thrown into widespread speculations on why the ruling Peoples Democratic Party lost at the centre and in several states of the federation. The Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost its prominence at the centre was because of neglect by... Read More
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April 24, 2015
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Today’s Daily Brief: Police restrict vehicular movements in Abia, other states, Inconclusive Delta senatorial polls hold on Saturday, S’Africa suspends parliament to fight xenophobia, and more

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has ordered a restriction of vehicular movements in Local Government Areas where re-run elections will be held in five states on Saturday. This is contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu in Abuja on Friday. According to the statement,... Read More
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February 27, 2015
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Asagba of Asaba endorses President Jonathan for re-election

  by Ranti Joseph     President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, February 27, visited Delta state, where he was received by the Asagba of Asaba, Chike Edozien, in his palace. While speaking, Edozien urged Jonathan to dualise the road from Asaba through Agbor and Kogi to Abuja, raise the Asaba Airport to an international hub to improve... Read More
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December 11, 2014
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#APCdecides: How Buhari won the APC presidential primaries

by Godwin Akanfe   Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) has won the presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) The erstwhile head of state defeated- former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwanso and the publisher of the Leadership Newspaper, Sam Nda-Isaiah – to win the opposition party’s... Read More
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December 9, 2014
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This is how Delta PDP voted Ifeanyi Okowa

by Iyobosa Omoregie Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has won the Peoples‎ Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary for Delta State. The Senate committee chairman on Health edged out 15 other aspirants to win the ticket to represent PDP at the 2015 gubernatorial elections in the state. Okowa earned 406 votes, followed by Olorogun David Edevbie, who had... Read More
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December 2, 2014
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Militant leader, Tompolo denies kidnapping 14 journalists

by Iyobosa Omoregie Ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, has denied masterminding the abduction of 14 journalists, describing the allegations as untrue and misleading. Tompolo was alleged to have recently abducted journalists in the creeks of Gbaramatu Kingdom, in Delta State. Tompolo, however, stated that over time, he has maintained a cordial relationship with... Read More
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November 30, 2014
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Uduaghan, Ibori, tighten grip in Delta following Assembly primaries

by Iyobosa Omoregie Former political appointees as well as loyalists of Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and the daughter of former governor, James Ibori, Saturday clinched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) tickets in their various constituencies at the PDP primaries for the 2015 House of Assembly elections in Delta. The exercise took off late... Read More
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Police
November 14, 2014
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419 Police officer dismissed for earning salaries from 15 police commands

by Azubuike Azikiwe A police officer, Victor Afam Banor, has been accused of collecting salaries from 15 different police commands. In total, Banor received N20 million meant for salaries of officers of Enugu State Police Command. The Nigerian Police Force told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, that the officer, who has been dismissed, had... Read More
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November 10, 2014
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Police arrest suspected killers of Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka

by Azubuike Azikiwe   Suspects in the murder of Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka, have been arrested by the Delta State Police Command. Last month, a stray bullet hit and killed Onyeka, during a firefight between Police and armed robbers who were attempting to rob a bullion van in Asaba. During an end of month press... Read More
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September 30, 2014
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@DejiGbenro on #NFFElections: The man who will be president

by Deji Adegbenro After one impeachment, two congresses the same day in the same city at different venues by different sets of delegates, FIFA suspension, another congress, several ‘invitation for questioning’ by the DSS, the elective congress of the Nigeria Football Federation is about to start in Warri Delta State. This congress will elect the... Read More
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September 24, 2014
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Man reports self to police after butchering wife over infidelity

by Iyobosa Omorogie A man has been arrested in Delta state, after reporting himself to the police, following the murder of his wife over claims of sexual immorality. The accused, Michael Akpore, a native of Urhiephron, Ughelli South LGA, killed his 32-year-old wife, Julia Akpore, for allegedly being promiscuous. He reportedly lured her to a bush... Read More
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