Tag: delta state
Farmers cry for help after losing hundreds of hectares in Delta, Edo flood
by Rachel Ogbu Hundred hectares of yam and plantain farms have been destroyed by flood in three communities in Oshimili South and Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta. The farmers and…
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TICKER: Okada ban in Delta: No going back on Nov 1 date – Commissioner
Delta State Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Benson Igbakpa, has said there was no going back on the ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, as the ban takes effect…
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Saved by the whiskers: Shark attacks woman in Delta
by Reuben Daba Mrs. Torughene-Ere Aboh, a 38-year-old woman in Delta State, was lucky to escape death yesterday, when a shark attacked her at Forcados River in Oboro Community, Burutu…
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Facebook murder: Cynthia Osokogu finally laid to rest
by Isi Esene The late Cynthia Osokogu who was killed in a hotel at Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, was finally laid to rest on Friday. The burial ceremony took place at…
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One officer dead as Navy engages kidnappers in gun battle
by Isi Esene A Naval officer was on Thursday killed in a shootout between a naval patrol team and a group of suspected kidnappers. A naval officer was also injured…
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$15m Ibori bribe: “Return money to Delta State, sack EFCC boss” – Edwin Clark weighs in
by Isi Esene The self-styled godfather to the president, Chief Edwin Clark has called for the removal of the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde over…
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$15m Ibori bribe: Abuja court orders IG to investigate Uba and Achigbu
by Akan Ido An Abuja Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered the inspector general of Police (IGP) to comprehensively investigate the complicity or otherwise of both Senators Andy Uba and Chibuike…
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James Ibori back in court tomorrow
by Isi Esene James Ibori, former Delta State governor will return to the Southwark Crown Court at 10am on Monday morning for the confiscation of assets hearing involving his defense…
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Cynthia Osokogu’s burial: Autopsy concluded, why body was withheld by police
by Isi Esene A police source privy to investigations into the alleged rape and murder of Cynthia Osokogu, the post-graduate student who was killed in a Festac hotel, have confirmed…
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“Cynthia’s untimely death is a clear case of betrayal of trust” – Gov. Uduaghan
by Isi Esene The governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan yesterday advised Nigerian youth to positively exploit the benefits of social media for the development of the society. He said…
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Uduaghan Special: Ibori’s successor uses N6bn to build new Government House
by Isi Esene The Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, yesterday explained the reasons behind his government's construction of a N6bn Government House. He said the new Government House will…
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His soul was troubled: Man reports self to police 8 months after crime
by Isi Esene A 27-year-old man in Delta State has reported himself to the police for taking part in the kidnapping and killing of a woman last December. He said…
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Teenage mother dumps baby in church, leaves note
by Mayowa Salami You can imagine the shock that hit parishioners of the Saint Augustine’s Catholic Church, Ibusa, Delta State, when they were greeted with an abandoned baby girl in…
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Prostitute allegedly raped by two brothers, three others in Ughelli, Delta State
by Isi Esene Three men were apprehended about 3am yesterday at Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, for allegedly raping a prostitute. The lady was reported to have been…
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Justice Okoh’s abductors demand N40m ransom
by Isi Esene The kidnappers of the Delta High Court Judge, Justice Marcel Okoh have opened a line of contact with his family demanding a N40million ransom. The justice was…
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Delta State judge abducted, whereabouts unknown
by Isi Esene A newly appointed judge of the Delta State High Court, Justice Marcel Okoh, was yesterday abducted by gun-wielding youths at Oria-Abraka on his way to the oil…
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#MiraclesDoHappen: Expectant mother accidently delivers baby into pit toilet, baby survives
by Isi Esene Chinwe Amoloku, an expectant mother, obviously wasn't expecting an early arrival of her baby when she decided to visit the convenience over the weekend at Umusan Ogbe,…
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SHOCKING: Man kills 8-day-old daughter for money-making rituals
by Isi Esene An eight-day-old baby has been allegedly killed for ritual purposes by her 24-year-old step-father in Delta State. The suspect who has confessed to the crime said he…
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Group cancels planned birthday celebration for James Ibori
by Isi Esene An amorphous group called The James Ibori Political Associates has announced the cancellation of the planned 54th birthday celebration for James Onanefe Ibori which was earlier scheduled…
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“A purely private matter” – Delta state government on James Ibori’s sentencing
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Delta State Government on Tuesday responded to the conviction of former governor James Ibori, describing it as a "private matter", stating that it would not take…
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“I am alive and well!” RMD speaks out after car crash
by 'Ifreke Inyang Barely 24 hours after he was involved in a ghastly car crash, veteran actor has issued a statement about his state of health. It read: " Hi my…
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RMD survives car crash!
by 'Ifreke Inyang Foremost Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, is alive after he was involved in a ghastly car crash in Warri, Delta State. RMD as he is popularly called was…
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