…was in a thanksgiving service to mark his birthday after leaving office as governor of Delta State. It was published October 29, 2016 in Vanguard. I present the story today for you to appreciate my description of him as an incredible man of peace. The story titled MY CLOSE SHAVE WITH DEATH also points to his humble bac…

…For years, the 3 Battalion Mammy Market, adjoining the Tomatoes Market in Effurun, Delta State, thrived as a bustling civilian settlement inside a military formation, home to traders, residents and all manners of hustle. On October 12, bulldozers rolled in. The demolition followed expiration of a 24-hour eviction notic…

…2026, at a press briefing in Benin City.Ehigiamuose said the West Zone comprises Edo, Delta, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Kwara and Oyo states.The press statement was titled “Abduction, Brutalisation and Arrest of NUEE Edo State Chairman and Others.”He alleged that the Edo State chairman of NUEE, Comrade William Uwumarogie, and…

…School, Akwa Ibom State; Edumu Christopher of MasterCare International School, Asaba, Delta State. The list of finalists also includes Isaac of Bethel Secondary School, Benin City, Edo State; Adeboye Vincent of Ikole City College, Ekiti State; Obiora Uzoamaka of Deeper Life High School, Enugu State; Yusuf Cariyat of Wi…

…unlawful carnal knowledge and ma@nslaughter, continued on Wednesday, October 21 at the Delta State High Court. Ogbonna pleaded not guilty to the charges when he entered his plea before Justice Michael Nduka Obi, in connection with the death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro in June 2026. The prosecution team, led by the Soli…

…consumers, and the overall development of the state’s power sector.” Recall that Edo, Delta, Ekiti and Ondo have been thrown into darkness after the electricity workers shut down BEDC facilities on Monday and embarked on a strike over what they claimed as unpaid allowances

…Ikpea commended the policy and said Lee Engineering’s fabrication yard in Warri, Delta State, was making some components for the compressor stations. He said the yard housed some of the most advanced fabrication equipment in the industry. He noted that Nigerian companies had invested heavily in equipment, technology an…

…the youths onboard drowning. A community leader and one time spokesman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, confirmed the incident to newsmen. Sara-Igbe alleged that the arrival of the uniformed personnel worsened the situation and undermined previous efforts to peacefully resolve the issues. T…

…South East and South South, the FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states. These are described as river and swamp locations accessible only by boat. For the non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers states, as well as Abia, Anambra, and Imo…

‎The Regent-elect of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Meshack Owhe, has declared Friday, October 23, a day of mourning in his domain in honour of the late former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan. ‎ ‎The monarch, while announcing the decision on Wednesday in a condolen…

…industrial protests on Monday, October 19, 2026, across BEDC’s franchise states of Edo, Delta, Ekiti and Ondo to demand improved welfare and better conditions of service.Lawani, represented by the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Akinleye Ogunleye, disclosed this on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Benin City while…

…members of the party’s National Working Committee and delegates from Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Edo, Cross River and Bayelsa states. The party had earlier held town hall meetings in the North-Central, North-West and North-East regions.

The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, spearheaded by Niger Delta leader High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, is set to intensify its nationwide campaign activities with simultaneous engagements in Ondo and Gombe states today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The events, scheduled for Democracy Par…

Our Correspondent in Asaba , capital of Delta State captures the agony of commuters on the deplorable portions of Ugbolu-Illah-Ebu road in Oshimili North Local Government Area, urging the state and the Federal Government to use the dry season about to set in to fix the problem. By Ochuko Akuopha EACH time they embark o…

Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026The family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan, describing it as a profound lossUduaghan served Delta State for over 15 years in various capacities before and during his time as governorPAY ATTENTIO…

By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – FORMER Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, is dead. He died on Monday, October 19, 2026, aged 71. Uduaghan governed the state from 2007 to 2015. He had also served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007. Meanwhile,…

Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, is dead. He died after a brief illness at the age of 71. The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday.

…with family and friends.The disruption, which was reported in Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory, left some users unable to access mobile data and other network services. Several subscribers said they relied on friends’ and relatives’ hotspots or alternative networks to get online.Kafayat Kokum…

…she allegedly assaulted at a hospital following her arrest over an incident aboard a Delta flight.According to law enforcement sources cited by TMZ, a judge issued a temporary order of protection for Ashley DeLeo, effective until October 11, 2027. The order also prohibits Blair from contacting DeLeo by phone, text, ema…

…The command on October 12, received a distress call that one Joy Osaghae 'f' of Agbor, Delta State, was pushed down from a moving vehicle along the Agbor-Benin Expressway. Immediately, the Commissioner of Police deployed a joint patrol team comprising of Wabazigan, Abudu, Igbanke and Edo State Security Corp (ESSC) and…

Residents of Niger Delta communities affected by persistent oil spills and gas leaks have raised concerns over what they described as an increase in unusual deaths and health challenges in their communities. They also alleged cases of early cessation of menstruation among women. The residents, drawn from Rivers, Bayels…

A Delta flight arriving from New York was reportedly evacuated on Tuesday, October 13, after landing at Tel Aviv airport over a bomb threat, According to the Jerusalem Post, passengers were rushed into the terminal at Ben Gurion Airport, and investigators searched the plane. Authorities had received word of an explosiv…

…Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions” star was detained at John F. Kennedy Airport after her Delta Air Lines flight landed late Sunday following reports of a physically abusive passenger. Blair, 54, was taken to hospital for evaluation along with one of the two injured cabin crew members. “Selma experienced a medical emergenc…

…ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The movement's Grand Patron and prominent Niger Delta leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, was represented by the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Kestin Pondi, FNSE, Ph.D., at the campaign launc…

…transparency in upstream petroleum operations, greater economic inclusion of Niger Delta communities and tougher enforcement against oil theft networks. Addressing infrastructure security, the NESG expressed concern over repeated attacks on electricity transmission facilities and telecommunications installations. It ex…