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“Atiku is not my godfather”…Peter Okocha wants you all to know
by Chris Ikechukwu A governorship aspirant in Delta State, Peter Okocha, has dismissed claims that the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, is his political godfather. Okocha, who was…
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Delta youths injure Navy officers in a fracas
by Tony Tamuno A minor conflict which occurred between youths of Ode-Ugborodo community in Warri South-West Area of Delta, and Nigerian Navy officers of the state has left two officers injured.…
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Don’t panic! Delta is Ebola free
by Mayowa Aboah Contrary to reports that the deadly Ebola Virus Disease had spread to Delta State, the State's Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah, has stated that it's all false…
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Nine nabbed in Delta for making away with permanent voters’ cards
by Azubuike Azikiwe The police in Delta State have arrested nine persons for allegedly stealing about 1301 permanent voters' cards meant for distribution in Ughelli South and Ethiope West local…
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INCEST! Teenager uses charm to sleep with mother (READ)
by Olorunwa Lawal A teenager, Martins Okolo, allegedly used a love potion to charm his mother and sleep with her in Otulu community, Delta State. Reports say the got the…
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It’s official: Senate confirms Shekarau, Adeyeye, others as ministers
by S'ola Filani The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly has confirmed former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, as a Minister of the Federal Republic. The other…
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TERRIBLE: Armed robbers kill 4 policemen, others in Delta
by Zara Mustapha Armed robbers were said to have killed policemen and civilians on Tuesday when they attacked a bullion van conveying money from Agbor in Ika South Local Government…
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Woman burns daughter alive for not buying ‘right foodstuff’
by S'ola Filani Rosemary Idibie, 35, who works as a fashion designer, has been arrested by police officers in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta state for allegedly killing her 11 year old daughter…
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Jungle justice: Angry mob beats suspected tricycle thief to a coma in Delta
by Oge Okonkwo A suspected member of a robbery gang was beaten to a state of coma by an angry mob in Delta State. The gang specialized in snatching tricycles…
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Money laundering: Why Ibori will complete his prison term in the UK
by 'Jola Sotubo The impending prisoner exchange scheme to be embarked upon between the United Kingdom and Nigeria might not involve former Governor of Delta, James Ibori. There are strong…
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CAN president, Ayo Oritsejafor opens mega church auditorium in Delta (PHOTOS)
by Oke Efagene Senior pastor of Word of Life Bible Church and National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Ayo Oritsejafor, has just opened a new ultra modern…
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HORRIBLE: Robbery gang kills pregnant woman, recharge card seller in Delta
by Oge Okonkwo Terror was unleased in Ashaka community Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State when members of a robbery gang stormed the area, attacked a recharge card seller and killed…
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Terrible: Fresh gunfight erupts in Ugborodo, Delta
by Oge Okonkwo File photo Crisis broke out in Arunton, Ugborodo of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State as gunshots were fired on Sunday afternoon. Although it was gathered from…
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Woman ‘kills man for jilting her’ in Delta
by Oge Okonkwo The Police in Delta State has arrested a middle-aged man identified as Solomon Sunday for the alleged murder of one Obi Agada over another woman. According to the…
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Awful: How 3 children were burnt to death in Delta on Monday
by Akintomiwa Agbaje An inferno which consumed 10 make-shift houses burnt three kids of same parents to death on Monday. The incident occurred at Oroke Estate in Ovwian, Udu Council Area of…
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BIZARRE: Landlord dies after mystery rats attack him in Delta
by 'Jola Sotubo file photo A landlord in Delta has died after reportedly being bitten by rats in his home. Augustine Erukaya, 46, was said to have lost his life…
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‘We want N30 million, nothing less’: Kidnappers of ex-army officer, wife send fingers to family
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Abductors of 80-year-old retired army Major, Azum Asoya and his wife, 55-year-old Elizabeth, have consequently sent two fingers supposed to be those of their captives to their…
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Terrible: 2 men found dead in a car, foaming in the mouth on Asaba road (Viewer Discretion)
by Adeola Balogun Two men, one said to be a lawyer, were on Wednesday found dead in a car within Asaba town in Delta. The shocking discovery was made around…
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One person burnt to death as suspected oil thieves set Agip trunk line ablaze
One person was reportedly burnt to death weekend in the deep mangrove creek of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State when suspected oil thieves set ablaze an oil…
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Drama as dead man gets Tourism Board position in Delta
by Oge Okonkwo Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan The list which contained the names of nominees for members of the Delta State Tourism Board which was complied and sent to the Delta State House…
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BUSTED: Pastor’s wife jailed 2 years for issuing N4 million dud cheque
by 'Jola Sotubo A pastor's wife in Delta has been condemned to spend 2 years in prison after she was found guilty of issuing a dud cheque. Mrs. Esther Onekpe,…
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Opinion: James Ibori’s retrial was set to nail him by all means possible
by Magnus Onyibe In my view, Ibori pleaded guilty due to the psychological and physical trauma he has been put through by law enforcement agencies in the past eight years…
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Terrible: How Delta Speaker escaped assassination
An apparent assassination attempt on Delta State Speaker, Mr. Victor Ochei, failed yesterday. He escaped unhurt when an explosive device went off at a public function he was attending. The…
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Sleeping on duty: How 76-year-old woman escaped from kidnappers in Delta (PICTURED)
by 'Jola Sotubo A 76 year-old woman met with good fortune after she was able to escape from the men who kidnapped her in Delta State on Monday. Otiti…
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Nothing for you, Delta State: Court orders that Ibori’s $15million should go to GEJ’s government
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the $15 million a former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, allegedly used to bribe an anti-corruption chief be handed over…
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Terrible: Warri Refinery gutted by fire (PHOTO)
by Oge Okonkwo Fire engulfed the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company, Delta State, in the morning of Tuesday, October 22. From reports, the fire started at about 11.00 am from…
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Panic in Delta community as gunmen go on rampage, vandalise properties over leader’s arrest
by 'Jola Sotubo Unidentified gunmen went on a rampage in Uwheru community in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State which led the villagers to flee to avoid…
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PDP wins landslide victory in Delta central senatorial district elections
by 'Jola Sotubo It was a landslide victory for the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) at the Delta Central Senatorial District elections held yesterday as the party won 263,024 votes as opposed…
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Scare tactics: Supporters of arrested kidnap kingpin run riot, threaten soldiers with rituals
by Tutu Akinlabi In a desperate move to counter the efforts of soldiers after the arrest of Delta State kidnap kingpin, Kelvin Oniarah, his loyalists in Kokori have reportedly resorted…
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Insecurity: 13 people dead in Delta after the arrest of notorious kidnap kingpin
by Adeola Balogun The arrest of notorious kidnap and robbery kingpin Kelvin Prosper Oniarah (aka Ibruvwe) resulted in a clash on Wednesday between the Joint Task Force (JTF) and…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy