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Group Blasts ‘Coordinated Smear Campaign’ Against Senator Joel-Onowakpo, Says Critics Seek to Punish Political Independence

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  The Isoko Integrity Forum (IIF) has strongly condemned what it described as a sustained smear campaign against the Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, , accusing unnamed political actors of orchestrating a campaign of blackmail, defamation and character assassination because of his political independence. In a strongly worded statement jointly signed by the National Convener of the forum, Engr. Hon. Vincentino Ovie Oberebe; Secretary, Barr. Uzeizi Ududua; Publicity Secretary, Lawrence Efeturi; Isoko North Coordinator, Sagacious Owede Onaemor; and Isoko South Coordinator, Egedevo Pius, the group said the attacks against…

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Olomu Monarch Cracks Down on Cultists After Deadly Clash Claims One

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The traditional ruler of  ancient Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Albert Akpomudje SAN,has issued a stern warning to cultists, drug dealers and other criminal elements following a suspected clash between rival cult groups that left one person dead and heightened tension across communities in the kingdom.   The deceased victim, identified as 31-Lucky Omole 31, was reportedly shot at a very close range in the stomach during the violence at Ovwodokpokpo-Olomu. He later died at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ovwian, after battling…

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GIVE FELIX IBRU THE CREDIT HE DESERVES FOR DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

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By Zik Gbemre   Chief Edward Onaodowan let us give honor to whom honor is due. Unfortunately, this is something that is often lacking in Urhobo. The College of Education, Abraka, was not a campus of Bendel State University (now Ambrose Ali University). It was an affiliated institution to Bendel State University for the purpose of running degree programmes in Education. There is a clear difference between an affiliated institution and a full-fledged university campus. Who appointed the first Vice Chancellor of Delta State University? Who appointed the first Governing…

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FG Dismisses ₦8trn ‘Shadow Budget’ Claim, Says No Public Funds Spent Outside National Assembly Approval

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The Federal Government has firmly denied allegations that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved 2026 budget, describing the claim as false, misleading and a misrepresentation of observations contained in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,Taiwo Oyedele in his verified X handle, the government maintained that it does not operate a “shadow budget” and that every expenditure undertaken by the Federal Government is backed by constitutional and…

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Anambra Police Explain Clampdown On Tinted Vehicles, Say Exercise Targets Criminality

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  The Anambra State Police Command has explained that its ongoing enforcement operation involving the impoundment of vehicles with tinted glasses, including those whose owners possess tinted glass permits, is part of a broader security initiative aimed at strengthening public safety across the state. The Command said the exercise also covers unregistered vehicles as well as those with concealed, covered or defaced number plates, stressing that it is not intended to subject law-abiding residents to unnecessary hardship. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP…

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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,…

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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,…

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Court Orders Prophet To Rebuild Egbesu Shrine, Awards Worshippers ₦205m Damages

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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 violated the constitutional rights of members of the Osuopele Benesede Opu-Oru Temple through the unlawful destruction of their place of worship and sustained acts of harassment and intimidation. In Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/4/2025, His Lordship, Hon.…

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Delta Exco Approves Permanent 13th-Month Salary For Workers

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..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 after the Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu said the council approved a memo presented by the governor to make…

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Oborevwori Approves 50 CNG buses, Electric Vehicles, Mega Bus Terminal For Delta Mass Transit

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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 State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by the governor.   Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Onoriode Agofure, said the approvals were informed by a comprehensive transportation study carried out…

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