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Suspected Yahoo Boys Kill Father Of Three In Ughelli

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A motor mechanic identified as Pius Obarakpo was allegedly beaten to death by suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo’ at Ughelli metropolis in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that, Mr Pius Obarakpo, 42, a father of three was allegedly killed by his assailants internet fraudster over an argument between them few meters away from army station at Setraco construction company. According to sources, What could have been averted unfortunately degenerated into a crisis that caused tragic death of Pius Obarakpo. The sources said,…

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Delta Govt Reads Riot Act To Land Grabbers

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  Delta State Government on Tuesday, said it would not hesitate to prosecute trespassers, who encroach on government lands across the state. The State Commissioner for Lands and Surveys, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh, gave the warning at a meeting with officials of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) at Government House Annex, Warri. The Commissioner observed and frowned at the action of SPDC for issuing a stop-work order to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc despite the fact that Shell had released substantial part of their previous holding to the State Government and…

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Appointments: Oborevwori, Okowa Not In ‘Cold War-CPS Ahon

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  Delta State Government has denied the allegations of disagreements between the incumbent Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement in Asaba, said, “The purported disagreement as published by some media houses  was a figment of the imagination of the writer as no cold war exists between the two leaders. The Governor’s spokesman said that Oborevwori and Okowa “enjoy the warmest of relationships”, describing the publication as total falsehood and a futile, unnecessary effort…

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Omo-Agege Congratulates Delta NUJ As Oyowe Emerges State Chairman

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  Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, former Deputy Senate President, has congratulated the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for successfully holding an election that saw the peaceful emergence of a new executive council. He also felicitated Comrade Churchill Oyowe for emerging victorious at the end of election as state chairman of the council. In a press release by Sunny Areh, his Media Adviser, Omo-Agege noted since the NUJ was able to conduct a rancour-free poll, the press has shown that it is truly the fourth estate of…

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NUJ Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, Congratulates, Oyowe, Ekwu Led Executive

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Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ughelli Correspondents Chapel has congratulated Comrade Churchill Oyowe on his election as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council.   In a statement signed by the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Sunday Apah and the Secretary, Comrade Ovedhe Hezekiah, said, “Oyowe, no doubt enjoys the confidence of his colleagues to have overwhelmingly elected him to lead them.”   The chapel noted that election was keenly contested as all contestants campaigned vigorously to earn the trust and support of their colleagues.   According to the…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Obielum At 66

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated retired police officer and renowned politician, Chief Godswill Obielum, as he clocked 66 years on October 20. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor described Obielum, a former governorship aspirant on the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a worthy compatriot. He particularly extolled Obielum for his role in stabilising the party as its leader in Ndokwa East Local Government Area and expressed the hope that Obielum would continue to…

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Delta CPS Assures Journalists Of Robust Collaboration

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The Chief Press Secretary (CPS)to Governor Sheriff Oborewori of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has assured the newly sworn-in Executive of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council, of the state government’s readiness to collaborate with the union to move the state forward. Ahon gave the assurance when he played host to the new executives led by its Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, in his office in Government House, Asaba. He urged the Chairman and the new executives to be magnanimous in victory and ensure that they carry everybody…

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Warri: A New Beginning With Julius Berger’s Contract Signing

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  By Dennis Otu   Warri, the once thriving oil-rich city in Delta State, has been plagued by neglect and disorganization in recent years. The departure of multinational companies left the city in a state of decay, with its young population struggling with homelessness and unemployment. However, hope is on the horizon as the new Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori, has promised to rejuvenate Warri. And he is making good on his word. On October 18th, 2023, history was made as the Delta State Government and German construction…

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Drama As Udu Traditional Ruler -dissolves-traditional-council, Over alleged Father To Son Kingship Refusal

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…declares Udu 1979 Edict invalid   ….tongue lashes Udu High Chiefs, Ufuoma Udu for not dancing to his tunes   In utter desperation and frustration in failing to push through his father to son succession plans, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, HRM Barr E.B.O Delekpe has dissolved the Udu traditional Council, promising to unilaterally set up a new Council made up of hand-picked young chiefs to drive his agenda for Udu Kingdom, abrogating the 1979 Edict which brought him to power and tongue-lashing prominent Udu leaders for daring to share…

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Delta, Julius Berger Sign N78b Flyovers, Road Expansion Contracts

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  Delta State Government and German construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Wednesday, signed N78billion contracts for the construction of flyovers, cloverleaf and road expansion projects in Effurun and Warri metropolis of the state. The contracts include road expansion of a section of DSC/NPA Expressway, including a Cloverleaf Interchange at the existing Effurun flyover, alongside two pedestrian bridges, Flyover bridges at Enerhen junction to Marine Gate, DSC roundabout and PTI junction. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, and the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade…

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