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Gunmen Attack Delta PDP Governorship Candidate

The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) for the March 18 elections in Delta, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, was reportedly attacked by unknown gunmen in the state.The Party’s Campaign Council disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Deputy Director, Media and Publicity, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza.According to the statem

If I'm Elected, I’ll Pay Every Delta Youth N30,000 Monthly - SDP Gov. Candidate, Kenneth Gbagi

The Social Democratic Party governorship candidate in Delta State, Chief Kenneth Gbagi, has promised to revamp the moribund Asaba textile mill if he is elected Governor of the State in the Saturday’s election.Gbagi also said that on June 1, 2023, he would pay every Delta youth N30,000 monthly. Promising to computerize every youth in the state an
Late Ibori’s Daughter, Suenu Defeats Incumbent Rep to Get House of Reps Seat in Delta

The House of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for Ethiope Federal Constituency, Erhriatake Ibori-Suenu, has floored the incumbent, Ben Rolands Igbakpa of the New Nigerian People’s Party.Ibori-Suenu is the daughter of a former governor of Delta State and National Leader of the PDP in the state, Chief James Onanefe Ibori.E

INEC Official Shot Dead, Corps Members Injured in Delta

Gunmen have killed an official of the Independent Electoral Commission. According to Punch, the official was reportedly sho dead in Delta state while some corps members sustained different degrees of injuries. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Delta State, Mr. Monday Tom, confirmed this to journalists on Monday shortly after the result of Ukw
Gov Ifeanyi Okowa’s Aide, Festus Beaten, Hospitalized After Election In Delta

Special Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Youth Development, Comr Festus Otesiri Igherebuo, has been hospitalised after he was brutalised by perceived political opponents during Saturday’s presidential elections in Warri, Delta state.Igherebo who is also Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretary in Warri South Local Government Area was beate

Voters, Party Supporters Others Storm INEC Office In Warri, Delta State

Over 100 persons, including voters, party agents, politicians and supporters are at the secretariat of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State over the non conduct of elections in major parts of the council.The council boss, Dr. Michael Tidi and agents of parties have just concluded
Labour Party Raises Alarm Says INEC Officials Refused to Upload Results in Lagos, Delta

Labour Party, LP has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC of refusing to upload results of the presidential elections collated in various polling units in Lagos and Delta states to the Central Server.In a statement released this evening, February 25, the National Chairman of the party, Barrister Julius Abure, said INEC offic

#NIGERIADECIDES2023! Thugs Snatch BVAS Machines In Kastina, Delta

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that thugs snatched Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, machines in Delta and Katsina States.The INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, revealed this on Saturday while briefing journalists at the collation centre, Abuja on the ongoing general elections.Yakubu said reports from the pr
Naira Scarcity: Photos Of Delta Residents As They Keep Vigil In banks

As early as 6 am on Wednesday, Nigerians have thronged various commercial banks in Delta State in search of Naira notes.The situation has remained the same for weeks now, with customers left to their fate.Our correspondent, who visited some of the banks, was threatened by a policeman on duty. He had insisted that the pictures taken must be deleted

VIDEO: Bank Manager Captured By Protesters In Warri Delta State

Angry youths in Warri town, Delta State, on Wednesday set fire to one of the branches of Access Bank while protesting against the persisting scarcity of Naira notes that has forced many businesses across the country to shut down.This was captured in viral videos showing the angry youths protesting around Udu road axis disrupting the vehicle moveme
Naira Scarcity: 9 People Land In Police Net Over Burning Of Banks In Delta

The Delta State Police Command has taken into custody persons described as “unguided youths/miscreants” following the unrest over naira scarcity.Scores of youths on Wednesday, in opposition to the non-availability of new naira notes, burned banks and vehicles. Some others were partly damaged.“We have arrested nine suspects so far. Some perso

Just In: Angry Youths Burn Down Access Bank In Delta State During Violent Protests Over Naira

Some really angry youths have gone wild in Warri town, Delta State. The youths, on Wednesday set fire to one of the branches of Access Bank while protesting against the persisting scarcity of Naira notes that has forced many businesses across the country to shut down. This was captured in viral videos showing the angry youths protesting around Udu
BREAKING: Delta Gov Okowa’s Convoy Ambushed, 3 Killed

Three policemen from the department of Explosive Ordinance Device (EoD) from the Delta State Police Command, Asaba, attached to the State Government House, Asaba, have been killed by gunmen in the neighbouring state of Anambra.A report by online news medium SaharaReporters said that the policemen were attacked in Ihiala Local Government Area on th

Moment Delta Youths Drove House Of Reps Minority Leader, Elumelu Away From Community (VID)

Some aggrieved youths of Adonte, an agrarian community in the Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta state have gone wild with protest.The youths chased away the minority leader of the house of representatives and member representing Aniocha and Oshimili federal constituency in the lower chamber, Ndudi Elumelu from their community.SaharaRepo
How Four Soldiers Killed As Gunmen Ambush Troops In Delta

Gunmen have reportedly attacked army troops and killed four officers in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State.It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday, February 9, 2023, along Kwale road.A community source told Punch that the gunmen ambushed the army personnel and killed three on the spot, while others who sustained

35-Year-Old Woman Who Lured Teenagers Into Prostitution In Delta Jailed In Anambra

A 35-year-old woman, Success James has bagged multiple jail terms for luring four teenage girls into prostitution.The Anambra State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo had two days to the 2022 Christmas celebration intercepted four girls aged between 13 and 15 years in Onitsha, who were into prostitution.The girl

Delta Senator, Peter Nwaoboshi Re-arrested, Sent To Prison Over N805m Fraud

Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Nwaoboshi has been rearrested after he went underground for eight months after the Court of Appeal in Lagos convicted and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment.He was convicted for money laundering to the tune of N805 million when he was Commissioner for Works in Delta State.He was re

So Sad! 11-Year-Old Missing Boy, Joshua Sunday Found Dead Inside Drum In Delta

Master Joshua Sunday, an 11-year-old missing boy, has been found dead.He was found dead inside a drum in Asaba, the Delta State capital.PUNCH Metro gathered that the deceased was found dead on Sunday inside a drum containing water in the compound after three days at Usonia street, back of Stephen Kashi Stadium, Asaba.Narrating the incident on Wedn
PIC: Man Who Slumped & Died Inside Bank In Delta Identified As A Building Material Merchant

The man who slumped and died inside a bank in Agbor, Ika Local Government Area of Delta State, has been identified as Mr Vincent Igweh, a building material merchant. Sources revealed that late Igweh went to the Bank in Agbor for some transactions, but unfortunately, after spending hours unattended to due to the crowd, collapsed. He was rushed to S

Father, Amechi Ogo Sentenced to Life Imprisonment For Rap!ng His 4yr Old Daughter in Delta

The Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba and presided over by Honourable Justice Flora Ngozi Azinge, has sentenced a 28-year-old father, Amechi Ogo, to life imprisonment for [email protected] his four-year-old daughter.The defendant was arraigned on a charge of [email protected] for having unlawful carnal of his child at Asaba on 31st May 2018, contrary to Section 218
Now N1k Per Litre — Delta Laments Petrol Price Hike, Sets Up Team To Monitor Distribution

The Delta State Government has reacted to the fuel scarcity scorching the residents of the state. The government says it will monitor the distribution of petrol from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited delivery points to outlets in the state. The state government, on Thursday, said the mechanism put in place will ensure that the

Police Arrest man Who Specialize In Stealing Generators In Delta

The police in Delta state have arrested a 49-year-old man identified as Titus Sunday, who specializes in stealing generators from homes. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Bright Edafe, said the state Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammed Ali, received a series of reports about the hoodlums. Edafe said wh
Fear Of CBN Deadline, Churches Reject Tithes Because Of Old Naira Notes In Delta

Following the January 31 deadline issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, some Churches in Warri and its environs in Delta State during their Sunday services rejected offerings from their members, saying they will no longer accept the old naira notes still in circulation.Most churches were not filled to capacity due to the hike in petrol price

Oil Thieves, Vandals Caught As Nigeran Military Destroy 39 Illegal Refineries in Delta State

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, have in the last two weeks destroyed 39 illegal oil refining sites in the South-south zone.The Director, Defence Media Operations, Musa Danmadami, made this known at a bi-weekly news briefing on military operations on Thursday, in Abuja.Mr Danmadami, a major
Police Nab Four-man Fraud Syndicate, Recover 15 ATM Cards In Delta (Photos)

Four suspected members of a fraud syndicate have been arrested in Ogwashi-Uku town. The suspects were arrested by operatives of Decoy Squad led by ASP Julius Robinson based on credible intelligence. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, said the suspects specialize in defrauding victims inclu

Man Shot Dead By His Brother-in-Law Over Alleged Infidelity In Delta

A man has shot dead his brother-in-law for allegedly cheating on his sister identified as Mrs. Oshebini Hausa, in Delta State. It was gathered that the incident happened in Ileje community in Umunede, Ika North East Local Government Area of the state. According to a report by Ika Weekly Newspaper, the ugly incident which occurred on Thursday Janu

Residents In Shock As Herdsmen Invade Delta Community Shoot Father & Son Dead

Serene Toru-Angiama community, Patani Local Government Area, Delta State, was Monday, thrown into confusion, as a father and his son were shot dead by suspected herdsmen.It was gathered that one other person was inflicted with gunshot injuries as several others were said to have been held hostage by the herdsmen who invaded the community’s farmh
Court Discharges, Acquits Delta Cleric, Elijah Orhonigbe Accused Of [email protected] 17Yr Old Girl

The Delta State High Court 2 sitting in Warri has discharged and acquitted the founder of Victory Revival Fasting and Prayer Ministry, Bishop Elijah Orhonigbe over an allegation of rape levelled against him.The Warri Bishop, alleged to have drugged, raped the 17-Year-old girl was acquitted for want of evidence.The court presided over by Hon. Justi
Tension As New Militant Group, Force Of Egbesu Emerges In Niger Delta, Threatens 2023 Elections

A new militant group, The Force of Egbesu, has emerged in the Niger Delta region and issued warnings to President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors to address the needs of the oil-rich region, or face consequences during the February general elections.In a statement released over the weekend, the group’s leader, who identified as General Gbol
Female University Student Attempts Suicide, Jumps Into Delta River

A young lady reportedly attempted committing suicide as she jumped from the Oghara-Benin Bridge into the river in Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State.Details as to why the lady attempted suicide were still sketchy as of the time of this report.However, she was promptly rescued by some locals under the bridge.They headed straight down

Delta News, Photos and Videos

Gunmen Attack Delta PDP Governorship Candidate

If I'm Elected, I’ll Pay Every Delta Youth N30,000 Monthly - SDP Gov. Candidate, Kenneth Gbagi

Late Ibori’s Daughter, Suenu Defeats Incumbent Rep to Get House of Reps Seat in Delta

INEC Official Shot Dead, Corps Members Injured in Delta

Gov Ifeanyi Okowa’s Aide, Festus Beaten, Hospitalized After Election In Delta

Voters, Party Supporters Others Storm INEC Office In Warri, Delta State

Labour Party Raises Alarm Says INEC Officials Refused to Upload Results in Lagos, Delta

#NIGERIADECIDES2023! Thugs Snatch BVAS Machines In Kastina, Delta

Naira Scarcity: Photos Of Delta Residents As They Keep Vigil In banks

VIDEO: Bank Manager Captured By Protesters In Warri Delta State

Naira Scarcity: 9 People Land In Police Net Over Burning Of Banks In Delta

Just In: Angry Youths Burn Down Access Bank In Delta State During Violent Protests Over Naira

BREAKING: Delta Gov Okowa’s Convoy Ambushed, 3 Killed

Moment Delta Youths Drove House Of Reps Minority Leader, Elumelu Away From Community (VID)

How Four Soldiers Killed As Gunmen Ambush Troops In Delta

35-Year-Old Woman Who Lured Teenagers Into Prostitution In Delta Jailed In Anambra

Delta Senator, Peter Nwaoboshi Re-arrested, Sent To Prison Over N805m Fraud

So Sad! 11-Year-Old Missing Boy, Joshua Sunday Found Dead Inside Drum In Delta

PIC: Man Who Slumped & Died Inside Bank In Delta Identified As A Building Material Merchant

Father, Amechi Ogo Sentenced to Life Imprisonment For Rap!ng His 4yr Old Daughter in Delta

Now N1k Per Litre — Delta Laments Petrol Price Hike, Sets Up Team To Monitor Distribution

Police Arrest man Who Specialize In Stealing Generators In Delta

Fear Of CBN Deadline, Churches Reject Tithes Because Of Old Naira Notes In Delta

Oil Thieves, Vandals Caught As Nigeran Military Destroy 39 Illegal Refineries in Delta State

Police Nab Four-man Fraud Syndicate, Recover 15 ATM Cards In Delta (Photos)

Man Shot Dead By His Brother-in-Law Over Alleged Infidelity In Delta

Residents In Shock As Herdsmen Invade Delta Community Shoot Father & Son Dead

Court Discharges, Acquits Delta Cleric, Elijah Orhonigbe Accused Of [email protected] 17Yr Old Girl

Tension As New Militant Group, Force Of Egbesu Emerges In Niger Delta, Threatens 2023 Elections

Female University Student Attempts Suicide, Jumps Into Delta River

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