7 h. ago Delta Police Commence Investigation As Gov’s Aide Dies Over Alleged Domestic Violence With Husband

Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on Trade and Export, Mrs. Shimite Winifred Bello, has been confirmed dead. It was gathered that the renowned Trade and Economic expert allegedly died as a result of domestic violence on Monday. In Facebook post shared by  Hon. Oge Okonkwo, disclosed that Shimite’s husband has been arrested […] The post Delta Police Commence Investigation As Gov’s Aide Dies Over Alleged Domestic Violence With Husband appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship

Byline: Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Teenage table tennis players from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Abia, and Delta clinched gold medals at the 2025 Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship in Calabar, Cross River State. An athlete from Ultra King Sports Academy, Uyo, also secured gold during the three-day event. In the Under-13 boys’ category, Delta’s Idoko […] The post Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Plateau, Delta state athletes dominate 2025 Calabar Marathon

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Gang James Boyi, a 17-year-old athlete from Plateau State, has emerged as the winner of the male category in the 2025 Calabar Marathon. Gang James won the 24km race with a time of 1:04:24, followed closely by Francis Musa also from Plateau State, who came second with a time of 1:04:51. […] The post Plateau, Delta state athletes dominate 2025 Calabar Marathon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Over 106 suspects arrested in first quarter of 2025 — Delta CP

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has disclosed that over 106 suspects involved in various serious crimes were arrested by the command in the first quarter of the year. Olufemi disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Asaba, the state capital, stating that a total of Read More

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6 d. ago Nigeria Maritime Varsity Appoints Registrar, Other Principal Officers

The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) has announced the appointment of three principal officers to key administrative roles. The Governing Council approved the appointments of Registrar, Librarian and Bursar at its 21st meeting held on April 15, 2025, in Warri, Delta State. The appointees are Paul Bebenimibo, Registrar; Abduldayan Fatimah Jibril, Librarian; and Gbe Tamaraudebaemi Justin […]

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9 d. ago Police Neutralise Four Kidnap Suspects In Delta, Recover Weapons

The Delta State Police Command has neutralised four suspected kidnappers terrorising the Ogwashi-Uku and Ubulu-Uku axis in the southern region of the state. SP Bright Edafe, the command spokesman, confirmed this in a statement issued Saturday in Asaba, Delta State’s capital. Edafe said, “Following the kidnap of a doctor at Issele-uku on April 6, 2025 […] The post Police Neutralise Four Kidnap Suspects In Delta, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy Intercepts 400,000 Gallons Of Stolen Crude Oil In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II recovered nearly 400,000 gallons of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Furthermore, over 30 illegal refinery sites were shut down, and numerous suspects involved in arms smuggling and oil bunkering were apprehended by the operatives. Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy, […] The post Navy Intercepts 400,000 Gallons Of Stolen Crude Oil In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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2 w. ago Niger Delta Congress Kicks Against Emergency Rule, Says It Silences Voices Of Rivers People

Niger Delta Congress has kicked against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. In a statement on Thursday, the group described Tinubu’s announcement as an attack on democracy. Recall that the former governor of Lagos State, during a nationwide broadcast in March announced that Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and […] The post Niger Delta Congress Kicks Against Emergency Rule, Says It Silences Voices Of Rivers People appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops Kill 5 Terrorist Leaders, Arrest 6 Logistics Suppliers

  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops on internal operations in the first quarter of 2025 killed five terrorist leaders, captured one alive and arrested five logistics suppliers. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye made the revelation while giving update on military operations during the period. Maj.-Gen. Kangye added that troops […]

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2 w. ago Kidnappers Kill Man, Release Children After Ransom Payment In Delta

Some yet to be identified gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers have killed one Godwin Anuka while his wife and two underage children were released after a ransom payment in Ubulu Uku, Delta State. In a post shared by Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Harrison Gwamnishu, […] The post Kidnappers Kill Man, Release Children After Ransom Payment In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival: Team Bayelsa Depart Yenagoa For Uyo

The commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Hon. Daniel Igali, has expressed his support for the state’s contingent ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, which will take place from 1st to 9th April 2025 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Igali commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for organising the event, highlighting its […]

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3 w. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in the ongoing crackdown against crude oil theft (COT) as well as other associated crimes conducted in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) from March 24 to 30, 2025. Acting Deputy Director, 6 […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Delta Ministry Requests Thank You Video from Nursing Student Over Senator Tinubu Incident

The Delta State Ministry of Health has requested that Osato Edobor, a nursing student at the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, record a thank-you video. This comes after Edobor posted a video that showed students mocking Senator Oluremi Tinubu during her visit to Delta State. The video sparked controversy, leading to Edobor initially facing […] The post Delta Ministry Requests Thank You Video from Nursing Student Over Senator Tinubu Incident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Delta Commissioner Of Health Orders Withdrawal Of Disciplinary Letter Against Student

The Delta State Ministry of Health has intervened in the controversy surrounding a viral video that mocked Senator Oluremi Tinubu during her visit to the state. The video had sparked widespread outrage and led to disciplinary action against the student responsible. However, in a surprising turn of events, the Ministry has instructed the authorities to […] The post Delta Commissioner Of Health Orders Withdrawal Of Disciplinary Letter Against Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Delta Nursing Students Need To Be Celebrated For Mocking First Lady” – Sowore Says, Vows To Provide Legal Backing For Queried Student

Omoyele Sowore, a Nigerian journalist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has praised Delta State nursing students for mocking First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in a TikTok video. Sowore commended the students’ bravery, saying they deserve celebration for exercising their freedom of expression. He also vowed to provide legal support for Osato […] The post “Delta Nursing Students Need To Be Celebrated For Mocking First Lady” – Sowore Says, Vows To Provide Legal Backing For Queried Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Na By Force?” – Mr Macaroni Slams Delta Nursing College For Threatening Student Over Viral Video Mocking First Lady

Comedian and activist Mr Macaroni has reacted to the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences’ decision to query and threaten disciplinary action against a student, Osato Edobor, over a viral video mocking First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. The comedian took to his X platform on Friday to criticise the school’s move, questioning why a student should […] The post “Na By Force?” – Mr Macaroni Slams Delta Nursing College For Threatening Student Over Viral Video Mocking First Lady appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Delta Nursing School Queries Student For Posting Video Of Colleagues Being Asked To Denounce Their Mothers For Remi Tinubu

Delta State College of Nursing and Midwifery has sparked controversy by issuing a query to student Osato Edobor for posting a video on social media. The video in question shows students being asked to denounce their mothers for Remi Tinubu, wife of presidential candidate Bola Tinubu. The school authorities deemed the post as embarrassing and […] The post Delta Nursing School Queries Student For Posting Video Of Colleagues Being Asked To Denounce Their Mothers For Remi Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kidnapped Female Estate Agent Found Dead, Blindfolded In Delta

The remains of a female real estate agent, known as Esther Osaze, was found on Wednesday in the Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Esther was kidnapped on Monday while returning from the estate site with her colleagues. Reports indicate that Esther was with three colleagues when she was abducted, while […] The post Kidnapped Female Estate Agent Found Dead, Blindfolded In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Delta Police Eliminate Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Delta State Police Command has killed five suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate in the state. Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, revealed this to media in Warri on Wednesday. Edafe stated that the suspects were killed on Friday during a shootout with operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT). READ MORE: Police Nab Survivor […] The post Delta Police Eliminate Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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