Delta govt calls for enactment of Bill against illegal crude oil storage
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Tuesday forwarded an executive Bill to the State House of Assembly to enact a law for the forfeiture of property used for illegal storage of crude oil. The bill was contained in a letter read during the plenary of the Assembly in Asaba by the Speaker of the […]
Four Delta varsity students, travellers reportedly abducted by gunmen
About four students of the Delta State University, Abraka, and five other travellers have reportedly been kidnapped by yet-to-be-identified gunmen on the Abraka-Eku Road in Ethiope-East local government area of the state. The victims, identified as Arogbo Seyifunmi, Azunobi Prosper, Miracle Robert, and Adegor Aghogho Happiness, were all 500-level students of the Department of Chemistry […]
Doctor apprehended for alleged rape of housemaid in Delta
The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested a medical doctor over the alleged rape of his housemaid in Asaba, the Delta state capital. The suspect, identified as Dr Christian Osakwe, was accused of having carnal knowledge of his maid under the guise of checking her virginity. In a statement, the command’s spokesman, DSP […]
Man commits suicide after allegedly killing wife in Delta
A man has allegedly taken his life by jumping into a well after killing his wife in Delta State. It was learnt that the deceased, identified as Peter, allegedly killed his wife, Chikodi, a prophetess in a new generation church. He was said to have killed his wife at their base in Umunede and ran […]
Teacher dies after being attacked by student in Delta
A Senior Secondary School student has allegedly beaten his teacher to death in the Abraka area of Delta State for punishing his younger sister. The student identified as Michael Ogbeise beat the teacher, Ezeugo Joseph, to death for flogging his younger sister. The incident occurred at a private school in the university community of Abraka […]
Midnight fire destroy properties in Delta community
No less than seven houses and properties worth millions of naira were razed in a midnight inferno at the Egbemene community in Warri waterside of Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State. It was learnt that the havoc was caused as a result of candlelight which some children had put on before going to bed […]
Delta Police arraign Ayiri Emami, others for stealing N2bn royal crowns
The Delta State Police Command has arraigned Chief Ayirimi Emami before a magistrate court sitting in Warri over the alleged invasion of the Palace of the Olu of Warri. The dethroned Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom was accused of allegedly stealing two royal crowns valued at N2bn. In the case with reference No: CR630/2021, the embattled […]
Police arrest 77-year-old gun supplier, others in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have apprehended a 77-year-old welder for allegedly supplying criminals with guns to carry out their activities. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, said the suspect identified as Michael Enipozi was discovered in his village, Irri, in Isoko South Local Government Area of the state, following the confession of […]
Delta Police rescue 11 kidnapped passengers
The Delta State Police Command says it has rescued 11 passengers who were kidnapped along the Ozoro/ Ughelli expressway, Delta State. According to the Police, about five kidnappers, dressed in army camouflage and armed with AK 47 rifles, came out of the bush at IDU roundabout along the expressway and opened fire at one Toyota […]
Delta Police apprehend drunk man who fell asleep after raping victim
The Delta State Police command has arrested a suspected rapist, who allegedly fell asleep after having carnal knowledge of his victim. The 34-year-old suspect identified as Ayuba Adabo, allegedly raped a twenty-five-year-old lady along Amagiya road, Sapele area of the state. A statement released by the State’s Police spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, said that the […]
Delta Police kill suspected robber, arrest three others
The Delta State Police Command says it has killed a suspected armed robber and arrested three other suspects in Asaba, the state capital. In a statement on Tuesday, the spokesperson of the command, Bright Edafe, said the suspected robber was killed during a gun battle with police operatives and vigilantes in the Effurun area of […]
Court orders FG to pay $1.6 billion oil revenue to Delta state
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Federal Government to pay $1,638 billion oil revenue to the Delta State. In a judgment delivered by Justice Donatus Okorowo, the court declared the suit as “unchallenged”, saying it was satisfied that the amount was 13 per cent derivative sum due as arrears of revenue […]