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NUJ Demands Immediate Release Of Journalist Stanley Ugagbe, Strongly Condemns Abduction by Unidentified Security Operatives

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council strongly condemns the reported arrest and continued detention of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, a reporter with SecretReporters, an online news platform, by yet-to-be-identified security operatives. The union views this development with grave concern, particularly as the circumstances surrounding his arrest remain unclear and no official explanation has been provided regarding his whereabouts, the allegations against him, or the legal basis for his detention. The NUJ’s attention was drawn to the unfortunate incident, which reportedly occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2026,…

Delta EXCO Approves Major Health Projects, Hospital Equipment To Boost Healthcare Delivery

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The Delta State Executive Council has approved a series of major health sector projects, including the equipping of newly completed hospitals, the establishment of specialised medical units and the upgrade of facilities aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the state. Briefing journalists after the Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, said the approvals reflected the administration’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services for Deltans. He disclosed that the Mother and Child Hospital, Ekpan whose construction was awarded in 2011,…

NUJ Demands Immediate Release Of Journalist Stanley Ugagbe, Strongly Condemns Abduction by Unidentified Security Operatives July 4, 2026
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council strongly condemns the reported arrest and continued detention of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, a reporter with SecretReporters, an online news platform, by yet-to-be-identified security operatives. The union views this development with grave concern, particularly as the circumstances surrounding his arrest remain unclear and no official explanation […]
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Delta EXCO Approves Major Health Projects, Hospital Equipment To Boost Healthcare Delivery July 4, 2026
The Delta State Executive Council has approved a series of major health sector projects, including the equipping of newly completed hospitals, the establishment of specialised medical units and the upgrade of facilities aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the state. Briefing journalists after the Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the State […]
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Court Orders Prophet To Rebuild Egbesu Shrine, Awards Worshippers ₦205m Damages July 3, 2026
A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered Prophet Tamarauebi Elisha Owan and members of the Greatgod Holy Tabernacle to rebuild a traditional Egbesu shrine they allegedly destroyed in Ojobo Community, while awarding a total of ₦205 million in damages and costs to the affected worshippers. The court held that the respondents […]
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Delta Exco Approves Permanent 13th-Month Salary For Workers July 3, 2026
..To Recruit Teachers, Equip Technical Colleges The Delta State Executive Council has approved the institutionalisation of the 13th-month salary for civil servants, the recruitment of more teachers for public secondary schools and the equipping of technical colleges as part of measures to strengthen workers’ welfare and improve education in the state. Briefing journalists […]
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Oborevwori Approves 50 CNG buses, Electric Vehicles, Mega Bus Terminal For Delta Mass Transit July 3, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the purchase of 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, the acquisition of electric vehicles and the construction of an ultra-modern mega bus terminal in Asaba as part of efforts to improve public transportation across the state. The approvals were among key decisions reached at the […]
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Delta Police Arrest Two Over Alleged False Accident Video, To Face Prosecution July 3, 2026
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two persons accused of producing and circulating a misleading video relating to a recent road accident in Ughelli, saying they will be prosecuted after investigations are concluded. The suspects, identified by the Command as Egoh Best Akpome and Omonigho Jitoboh, were presented at the State Police Headquarters […]
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Ughelli North Legislative House Suspends Councillor Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities July 3, 2026
The Ughelli North Local Government Legislative House has suspended Councillor Hon. Israel Palmer for three months over allegations of anti-party activities, high-handedness and gross misconduct. The decision was reached during the House’s plenary on Thursday, July 2, 2026, following deliberations by members on the allegations brought against the councillor. According to the resolution of the […]
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Warri Reaffirms Tough Security Measures In Meeting With Arewa Community July 3, 2026
The Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, Hon. (Comr.) Warri Ovoke Friday, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the council area, declaring that proactive measures are necessary to ensure the safety of residents and protect lives and property. The Chairman made the remarks while hosting representatives of security agencies and […]
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Diri Champions Greater Women Participation In Governance July 3, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has restated his administration’s commitment to promoting increased participation of women in politics and governance. Governor Diri gave the assurance in Yenagoa during a reception to mark the 60th birthday of the lawmaker representing Sagbama Constituency III in the Bayelsa State House of […]
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If Delta Central Must Return a Senator, It Should Be Ede Dafinone or No One Else July 2, 2026
By Endurance Ikanone As conversations about the future of Delta Central Senatorial District gradually gather momentum ahead of another electoral cycle, one question continues to resonate across communities, markets, town halls, social gatherings and traditional institutions: If Delta Central must return a senator, who deserves another opportunity to represent the district? Across the eight […]
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