Author: Dave Okpogadie

A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba presided over by Hon. Justice C. D Diai has sentenced one Inspector Ubi Ebri of the Nigeria Police Force to death on a murder charge. The prosecution, led by a Director in the Ministry of Justice Mr E.H Edema, delivered in the case, convicted the policeman for the killing of Mr Emmanuel Ibeh, Onyeka a telephone repairer/seller. The Prosecution alleged that the Defendant, was part of a stop and search police patrol team April 5, 2023 along the Ugbolu Asaba Road. The deceased and his wife were driving from Ugbolu to Asaba…

While the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme continues on its drive to provide access to quality and affordable health care for residents of the state, traditional rulers have also joined in the call for citizens to purchase health insurance for indigent indigenes in the communities. The Ohworode of Olomu kingdom, Uhurie Osadjere II and the Ovie of Ogor Kingdom, Igere I, commended the sponsor of the initiative, Olorogun Ejiro Dumasi, for his philanthropy during the flag off of the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission at their palaces in Olomu, Ughelli South Local Government and…

Delta State House of Assembly has lifted the suspension placed on its member, Hon Mathew Onojighofia Omonade who represents Ughelli North 1 Constituency. With the lifting of the suspension, all the rights and privileges as a member of the 8th Delta State House of Assembly were immediately restored as announced by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. The Lawmakers at plenary adopted the recommendations of the Adhoc Committee that investigated the alleged gross misconduct of Hon Omonade that led to his suspension from legislative functions as a member of the Assembly. Chairman of the Adhoc Committee and Majority Leader…

Delta State Police Command has declared one Mr. Stanley Ovemureye wanted for the gruesome murder of one Abigail Stanley his six-year-old daughter. The sad and painful incident, which occurred on June 5, was reported by the brother of the fleeing suspect. According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State, SP Edafe Bright, the DPO on receipt of the complaint detailed operatives who went to the scene at Uviama New Layout, Agbarho Ughelli North LGA, and recovered the corpse of the little child whose head was smashed several times on the wall. The corpse was recovered and deposited…

Delta State government has approved the upward review of contract sums of some of its projects that are at various stages of completion across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by the Governor, Mr. Sheriff Oborevwori in Asaba. Dr. Osuoza said the upward review of the contract sum of the affected projects was largely precipitated by fluctuations in unit rates for the balance and additional works. He disclosed that the State Exco approved the upward review of…

A 16-year-old internet fraudster popularly known as Yahoo Boy has been allegedly murdered by his colleagues in Asaba over a N10m deal. The incident occurred in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. The brothers of the late yahoo boy were seen fighting his colleagues accusing them of having hands in the killing of their brother. The fight attracted the attention of onlookers at the newly constructed Okpanam/Ibusa road According to sources, the lifeless body of the deceased, whose name has not been revealed, was cut into pieces and handed to the family by the killers. Information revealed…

The senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State as a broad-minded politician for relating with the opposition, saying that he has learnt very fast, emulating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who, appointed opposition party member in the person of, Nyesom Wike as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Senator Joel-Onowakpo was speaking with journalists at the Thanksgiving Service of the Delta State governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his one year anniversary in office, held at Winners Chapel, Ibusa Road, Asaba, Delta Stare He encouraged Governor Oborevwori to continue…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has underscored the importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the effective fight against all forms of criminality in the country. Governor Oborevwori noted that effective deployment of ICT in the fight against crime and criminality would promote peace and create a business friendly-ambience that would ultimately stimulate investors’ confidence in Nigeria. He disclosed this in Asaba when he received on a courtesy visit, the deputy inspector- general of Police (DIG) in-charge of ICT Department, Force Headquarters, DIG Sokari Pedro, who doubles as the chief police officer in-charge of the South South geopolitical…

Delta State government has scaled up direct beneficiaries of Delta COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) Programme from 36,353 to 110,841. This depicts an increase of approximately 205 per cent on the initial figure of 36,353 beneficiaries. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at a townhall meeting with beneficiaries of the (D-CARES) programme held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday. He said he was happy to hear of the heartwarming and success stories of the beneficiaries and the positive impact of the activities of the D-CARES programme on their lives. He said: “Upon assumption of office as Governor,…

Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has hailed the State Government ban on commercial motorcyclists “Okada” in the capital territory and other flash points in the state. The CP gave the nod when he received the executives and members of the Asaba Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on courtesy visit in Asaba. He said that Okada riders have become prime source for conveying criminal elements to commit crime in the state, adding that the ban on Okada and the Metal Scavengers (Iron Condemn) would help to check the tide of crime and enable…