Delta
NAFDAC Uncovers Fake Drug, Injectables Factory In Delta
The National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has uncovered illicit drugs and injectables factory in Delta State. The illicit drug factory included a big drum containing vials soaked in liquid substance, adulterated drugs, expired drugs being rebranded including large quantity of chloroquine phosphate 322 mg/5ml, petazine injection 50mg//2ml, gentamycin injection 280mg/2ml […]
Breaking: Delta Governor Oborevwori defects from PDP to APC
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the development in a phone conversation […]
Trailer knocks down commercial tricyclist in Delta
A trailer on Monday morning knocked down a commercial tricyclist. The driver of the trailer quickly ran away as soon as the incident occurred. The motor-boy (conductor) of the trailer, however, was apprehended. The incident occurred at New Road, after the Ministry Junction in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned […]
Father, daughter beheaded over land dispute in Delta
Tragedy struck in the Amai community, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, as a 70-year-old man, Mr Aghanti, and his 50-year-old daughter, Mrs Atagoshi, were reportedly beheaded over a land dispute. The gruesome incident occurred after the suspect allegedly lured the victims into the bush under the pretext of discussing the land issue. Their […]
Delta To Create 50,000 Jobs
Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has promised to create over 50,000 jobs in Special Agricultural Economic Zones for the well-being and economic prosperity of the people. He disclosed this when he received officials of the African Development Bank (ADB), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), National Cereal […]
Just In: EFCC arrests Ifeanyi Okowa
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Ifeanyi Okowa, the former governor of Delta state. TheCable understands that Okowa was arrested over the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion. The amount is said to be part of the 13 percent derivation fund earmarked for oil-producing states. According to insiders involved in the […]
Ijaw Nation Backs Oborevwori For Second Term In Delta State
Leadership of the Ijaw ethnic nationality in Delta State has vowed to lead the second term campaign of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in 2027. Chairman of the leaders and stakeholders of the Ijaw nation and former minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, made the pledge on behalf of the Ijaw nation during a courtesy visit […]
Delta woman in police net for sex trafficking daughter
A mother of a 15-year-old girl, Eunice Asuelie, has been arrested by the police for allegedly sex trafficking her 15-year-old daughter. Asuelie was alleged to have forced her daughter, Esther (not real name), to a suspected sex trafficker at a hotel in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. A human rights activist, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, […]
Delta communities commend state govt for restoring electricity after 15 years of darkness
The people of Ekuku-Agbor and other communities in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, have commended the state government for restoring electricity in their communities after 15 years. The communities include Ekuku-Agbor, Obi-Agbor, Egbudu Akan, and several others. Delta State Governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and the Chairman of Ika South Local Government, Engr Jerry […]
Alleged sex trafficking: Police detain mum of 15-year-old Delta schoolgirl
As police investigations into the alleged sex trafficking of 15-year-old schoolgirl Emmanuel Monday progress, her mother, Mrs Eunice Asulie, has reportedly been detained by authorities and is currently being held at Ovwian Police Station. Security sources have also indicated that the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, “has ordered the consolidation of cases […]