Ring the alarm: Bird flu spreads to 5 more states

by James Sambo The Federal government says the recent outbreak of Bird flu has spread to five more states, besides Lagos and Kano, where the first cases were recorded. The highly transmittable avian influenza viral disease, has now been reported in poultry animals, in Ogun, Delta, Rivers, Edo and Plateau states. The development was communicated by the... Read More

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January 13, 2015

Tompolo, ex-MEND commanders hold secret meeting in Asaba

by Iyobosa Omoregie Former militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, has reportedly held a meeting with former top commanders of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, (MEND). The secret meeting, which was attended by militants from Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states, was held on Monday, January 12, in Asaba,... Read More

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December 25, 2014

Woman rescued from kidnappers in Delta, arms recovered

by Iyobosa Omoregie The police in Delta state have rescued one Mrs. Rebecca Eyanasah from kidnappers. She was kidnapped in front of her estate in Warri by three armed men. Luck ran out on the assailants however as they were intercepted by a police patrol team from Ugborikoko Division along airport Road, by West End Junction, Ugborikoko while moving... Read More

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December 8, 2014

PDP guber primaries round-up: Voting yet to start in Lagos [DETAILS]

Godwin Akanfe in Lagos, Aminu Tukur in Katsina, Tony Tamuno in Port Harcourt, Iyobosa Omorogie in Asaba There was pandemonium on Monday at the Yard 158 Event Centre, Oregun Road, Ikeja, venue of the governorship primary of the PDP in Lagos State, as supporters of aspirants clashed. Trouble started at about 2:00 pm when... Read More

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December 6, 2014

Nigeria’s primary school net attendance ratio drops

by Tunji Andrews Indications have emerged that the primary school attendance ratio in Nigeria dropped by 2.3% between 20012 and 2014. In a report published by the National Bureau of statistics titled 2014 Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Survey Report and designed to track the Nation’s specific MDGs using specific indicators. It will be recalled that... Read More

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November 20, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Obanikoro shuns PDP peace meeting | Move over Mu’azu, Tukur wants his seat back | Why Tokunbo Wahab wants to succeed Fashola | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Obanikoro shuns PDP peace meeting. Punch Move over Mu’azu, Tukur wants his seat back. Premium Times Gov. Mimiko excites Ondo PDP aspirants. Punch Opadokun tells INEC to go back to the basics. Punch Why Tokunbo... Read More

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November 19, 2014

Uduaghan condemns abduction of journalists in Delta

by Akan Ido Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan has condemned the kidnap of 14 journalists by gunmen in Oproza, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South west Local Government Area of the state. Uduaghan expressed his misgivings at the 2014 press week of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday. The... Read More

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November 18, 2014

“Reverse this curse you placed on me…” Baby stolen from Delta church by childless woman, returned after 2 weeks

by Jewel Stephen An eight- month- old baby boy – Daresimi – stolen about 14 days ago from a Pentecostal church in Asaba has been returned by his abductor. The baby was found within the church premises at about 7 pm on Friday with a letter strung to his neck. The Nation reports that the... Read More

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November 16, 2014

Harsh or not? Female ‘corper’ decamped ‘for slapping male colleague’ in Delta (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido A female National Youth Corps member has reportedly been decamped for allegedly assaulting a fellow corps member in Delta State. According to @NaijaCorpers, a Twitter handle focused on the activities of ‘corpers’ in Nigeria, the unidentified member slapped a male colleague after an altercation. See tweet below: Many commentators have viewed the punishment... Read More

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November 9, 2014

Africa’s fastest woman, Blessing Okagbare weds in Delta (PHOTOS)

by Mark Bassey Athlete, Blessing Okagbare on Friday tied the knot with her heartthrob, Igho Otegheri. The pretty lady got married to Otegheri, a former Heartland FC of Owerri soccer player, in Sapele, Delta State. We wish them a happy married life. Here are some of the pictures out of the colourful ceremony below: ... Read More

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November 6, 2014

Marriage plans botched as couple are found dead in apartment

by Iyobosa Omoregie The decaying bodies of a couple that was about to wed were found on Sunday, in their Makolomi Street apartment of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The couple, identified as Udogi Eguke and Ese, were reportedly set to get married on November 22, and had started preparations, with invitation cards... Read More

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October 28, 2014

How prostitutes duped pensioner of N2.3million

by Iyobosa Omoregie A 68-year-old retired civil servant has lost N2.3 million, which he just withdrew from a bank, to prostitutes at Interbua roundabout, in Asaba, Delta. The incident occurred last weekend when the commercial sex workers hanging around the area got to know about the withdrawal he made earlier in the day and seduced him to patronise... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Singer, Omawumi denies being married || Read what she said…

by Damilola Jagun Singer, Omawumi Megbele has reacted to the widespread report of her secret wedding in Warri, Delta state. The artiste, who is extremely private about her family, says nothing of such happened and that people should endeavour to stop listening to unconfirmed news reports. At the recently held Genevieve Pink Ball in Lagos, Omawumi... Read More

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October 15, 2014

Oil thieves arrested in Delta, illegal refineries taken apart

by Tony Tamuno The anti-oil bunkering squad of the Joint Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, has arrested seven suspected oil thieves in Delta State. Spokesman of Operation Pulo Shield, Lt. Col. Mustapha Anka, said the suspects, who operated a truck containing 160 drums of stolen oil, were arrested along Nonwa Tai road‎. The truck was... Read More

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October 14, 2014

“When will you write about me, is it when I’m dead?” || Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka remembered

by Akan Ido The remains of upcoming Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka, who was fatally hit by a bullet have been taken to a mortuary this evening. The 37-year-old actor was shot along Summit Express, Asaba, Delta State while the police and armed robbers who attacked a new generation bank were engaged in a fierce gunfight.... Read More

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October 11, 2014

Sad: Gunmen kill General Oneya’s daughter in Delta

by Iyobosa Omorogie The daughter of the former Military Governor of Kano State, Brigadier Dominic Oneya was reportedly killed by gunmen yesterday at the JW Junction on Ovie Palace Road, Effurun, Delta State. The woman identified as Frances Oneya was said to have been killed by men believed to be armed robbers while on her way... Read More

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October 9, 2014

Elumelu announces Delta governorship aspiration in church

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has declared his intention to run for governorship of Delta State at the 2015 elections. Elumelu, who is the younger brother of renowned banker and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, made the announcement at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Onicha-Uku in... Read More

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October 8, 2014

Housewife beaten up for stealing N5,000 Nokia phone

by Damilola Jagun A desperate housewife has been beaten up after she allegedly stole a Nokia phone in Asaba, Delta. The housewife, identified as Mama Chiwe, was in negotiation to buy the phone for N5000, but while seller moved out to answer calls, she quickly removed the phone and put in her bag. As she committed... Read More

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October 7, 2014

How abducted woman was rescued from kidnappers by police officers

by Damilola Jagun Police officers have rescued a kidnap victim at Okpara in Ethiope East LGA of Delta State. During the rescue operation, one of the suspected kidnappers was shot down, while others fled the scene with bullet wounds. A 39-year-old suspected rapist, Gbenga Anaorin, was also arrested by the police at Okpanam for defiling... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Spared from death: Delta state governor pardons 77-year-old death row inmate

by Iyobosa Omorogie Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has granted a total pardon to a 77-year-old man, Dickson Umukoro, and two other condemned inmates in commemoration of the nation’s 54th independence anniversary. The septugenarian, Umukoro had is sentence commuted to freedom on grounds of age, health challenge and good conduct in Prison. He was convicted on... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Saraki wants Gov. Ahmed back, Peter Obi speaks on wasteful spending, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 4, 2014. Immediate past governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has blamed high cost of governance in Nigeria to the inability of government officials to curb wasteful expenditure that do not contribute to economic growth and wellbeing of the citizens. Speaking at the World Bank... Read More

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September 30, 2014

Stop and search accident: Driver kills police officer in Delta

by Iyobosa Omorogie An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to Ebrumede Division in Warri, Delta State has been killed by a motorist at a ‘stop and search’ duty post. The accused driver, Peter Bolorunduro Igbekele, reportedly hit the police officer with his Ford vehicle, while the deceased was on stop and search duty with three... Read More

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September 19, 2014

IT whiz moves N6 billion from new generation bank – EFCC is looking for him

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC), has declared wanted an IT staff of a new generation bank, which they did not name, for allegedly defrauding the bank of N6.28 billion. In a press release on its website, the EFCC said that the suspect, Godswill Onyegwa Uyoyou, was an IT staff of the bank... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Strange request: Woman uses ‘Holy spirit’ as collateral to get bank loan

by Kolapo Olapoju On Friday, 12 September, there was a drama of sorts at a micro-finance bank in one of the major cities of Delta, when a certain middle-aged woman approached a bank officials and requested for a loan of N1.5 million. After which, the official gave her a form to fill for the loan... Read More

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September 12, 2014

JTF in Delta discovers that shrines now host crude oil

by Jewel Stephen Stolen crude oil supply has been discovered in juju shrines and septic tanks by Joint Military Task Force’ officials. The security agents, who operate under the code-name ‘Operation Pulo Shield’, confirmed that the crude oil was found buried inside juju shrines, sitting rooms and septic tanks, in some communities of Delta and... Read More

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September 11, 2014

Meat thief! Angry mob beat man to stupor for stealing from neighbour’s pot

by Azubuike Azikiwe For stealing meat from his neighbour’s pot, a man has been beaten to stupor by an angry mob in Asaba, Delta. The meat-thief, identified as Sylvanus was reportedly caught while trying to swallow the meat he stole from his neighbour’s pot of soup, after which, he was beaten black and blue by... Read More

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September 11, 2014

Spiritual healing: Flavour and Anna Banner share something special

by Damilola Jagun Of late, singer, Flavour has been putting several photos of 2014 MBGN, Anna Banner, on his Instagram page, and questions have risen about the nature of their relationship. No answer on that yet, but both of them have collaborated together, as Anna is featured in Flavour’s upcoming video. Meanwhile, they also shared a... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Battle ready: Delta women protest against NPDC camouflage-style (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Women from Orogun Oil and Gas Communities in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State recently trooped out to register their displeasure over what it referred to as marginalization by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC). The protesters, who last month shut down the Erhoike Flow Station to register their opposition to the... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Number 4! P-square’s sister gets married in Delta (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Within the space of a year, four Okoye siblings have walked down the aisle! Mary Okoye, a sister of the P-Square brothers has gotten married to Emma Emordi, a budding Nollywood actor, yesterday Wednesday, 6 August 2014. See photos from the wedding ceremony which held in Asaba.

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July 31, 2014

Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]

by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The affected states are Adamawa,Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe states. This was made known on Thursday, 31 July, in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations in NYSC, Bose Aderibigbe. The corps members are... Read More

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Ring the alarm: Bird flu spreads to 5 more states

Tompolo, ex-MEND commanders hold secret meeting in Asaba

Woman rescued from kidnappers in Delta, arms recovered

PDP guber primaries round-up: Voting yet to start in Lagos [DETAILS]

Nigeria’s primary school net attendance ratio drops

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Obanikoro shuns PDP peace meeting | Move over Mu’azu, Tukur wants his seat back | Why Tokunbo Wahab wants to succeed Fashola | More stories

Uduaghan condemns abduction of journalists in Delta

“Reverse this curse you placed on me…” Baby stolen from Delta church by childless woman, returned after 2 weeks

Harsh or not? Female ‘corper’ decamped ‘for slapping male colleague’ in Delta (PHOTO)

Africa’s fastest woman, Blessing Okagbare weds in Delta (PHOTOS)

Marriage plans botched as couple are found dead in apartment

How prostitutes duped pensioner of N2.3million

Singer, Omawumi denies being married || Read what she said…

Oil thieves arrested in Delta, illegal refineries taken apart

“When will you write about me, is it when I’m dead?” || Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka remembered

Sad: Gunmen kill General Oneya’s daughter in Delta

Elumelu announces Delta governorship aspiration in church

Housewife beaten up for stealing N5,000 Nokia phone

How abducted woman was rescued from kidnappers by police officers

Spared from death: Delta state governor pardons 77-year-old death row inmate

Today’s Daily Brief: Saraki wants Gov. Ahmed back, Peter Obi speaks on wasteful spending, and more

Stop and search accident: Driver kills police officer in Delta

IT whiz moves N6 billion from new generation bank – EFCC is looking for him

Strange request: Woman uses ‘Holy spirit’ as collateral to get bank loan

JTF in Delta discovers that shrines now host crude oil

Meat thief! Angry mob beat man to stupor for stealing from neighbour’s pot

Spiritual healing: Flavour and Anna Banner share something special

Battle ready: Delta women protest against NPDC camouflage-style (PHOTOS)

Number 4! P-square’s sister gets married in Delta (PHOTOS)

Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]

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