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Residents in agony as Delta govt allegedly defies court order, demolishes houses

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

Delta State government has been accused of disobeying lawful court order following the demolition of houses by the State Ministry of Urban Renewal. Houses of Dr Prosper Orezimena, a medical practitioner and his neighbour, Pa. India Osanebi were demolished despite an experte motion dated and filed 22nd May, 2024 at...

Troops engage terrorists in gun battle, rescue passengers in Delta

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

The Nigerian Army has said its troops have successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt by suspected terrorists on the 46 KM Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State. According to a post on its official X handle, the operation which took place on Sunday, led to a gun battle between soldiers and the...

It’s ridiculous FG sued 36 state govs – PANDEF chair

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, in Delta State, Prof. Godini Darah, says it is unbelievable that the Federal Government took legal action against the 36 state governments over the administration and control of the 774 local government areas in the country. In a statement over the weekend,...

Onuesoke raises alarm over mass deforestation of economic trees in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2024May 23, 20240

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Mr Sunny Onuesoke has raised the alarm over continued loss of economic trees to deforestation in Nigeria. He said Nigeria’s forests were fast disappearing, adding that urgent steps were needed to protect them. The PDP chieftain, who spoke to...

Ughelli-Ohoro forest killings: NPF recovers 10 rifles, neutralize hoodlums

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2024May 21, 20240

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the recovery of 10 out of 13 police arms carted away by assailants in Ohoro Forest, Ughelli, Delta State, where some police operatives were ambushed and murdered. The Force Headquarters made this disclosure in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa...

Presidential Rally: Peter Obi Shutdown Delta – Big Tent

NewsDeskNgJan 10, 2023January 10, 20230

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi continues to get overwhelming support all over the country with the recent show of rousing welcome enjoyed at the home state of the PDP Vice presidential candidate. The Obi – Datti Independent Presidential Campagin Council and the Delta State Labour...