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Nigeria: 'We Only Want Peace', Delta Community Pleads for Help As Land Tension Rises
For generations, the people of Obitugbo, a quiet Itsekiri community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have farmed, built homes, and raised families on land their ancestors settled centuries ago. The community is known for its peaceful coexistence with neighbours and hopes for a brighter future, including a proposed university that could transform local lives. But today, that future feels fragile.
‘We only want peace’, Delta community pleads for help as land tension rises
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Nigeria: Delta Communities Lament 'Exclusion' in Oil Project
Residents of Mosogar Kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta State have staged a peaceful protest at a Seplat Energy facility in Amaladi community, alleging exclusion from project decisions in the Sakpoba Forest Reserve. The communities demand fair engagement, citing unresolved land rights issues and alleged disregard for court orders. The protest highlights growing tension over land rights and host community recognition in one of Nigeria's oil-producing areas.
Nigeria: Dafinone Urges Unity Among Urhobo Ethnic Group
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has urged the Urhobo Nation to put aside divisions and embrace unity, warning that failure to act could see the ethnic group sidelined in both Delta State and Nigeria's wider political landscape. Speaking at the 2nd Edition of the UPU Ighelle World Conference, themed "Igniting the Urhobo Spirit: Urhobo Youth as Custodians and Catalysts of Change," Dafinone expressed frustration with the culture of rivalry among leaders.
Herdsmen kill man in wife's presence, abduct 14-yr-old daughter
“They came suddenly into our farm, shouting in the Hausa language. My husband raised his hands and begged them. They commanded him to kneel. I was crying; I begged them not to kill my husband, but they laughed and shot him in the chest. “Then, they turned to me and ordered that I should stop crying or I would join him. They cut me and left me to bleed,” Mrs. Abigail Eboseta, a 38-year-old farmer and mother of five, said with her voice trembling.
Delta Police arrest suspects in beating, burning of 20-year-old boy
By Paul Olayemi Police in Sapele, Delta State have arrested two women and a group of vigilantes for allegedly beating and burning a 20 years old boy.
Nigeria: Eid-El-Fitr - Dafinone Prays for Peace, Harmony
The Senator representing the esteemed people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, extends his warmest greetings and felicitations to the Muslim community on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitri. As Muslims around the world mark the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, Senator Dafinone joins in celebrating the spirit of unity, compassion, and charity that defines this auspicious day.
Nigeria: Pastor Arrested for Flogging Pregnant Teachers in Delta
The pastor of Kingdom Life Charismatic Church, Ekama Maxwell, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force in Sapele, Delta State, for allegedly assaulting two pregnant teachers. Ekama reportedly stormed the school with six other individuals after his son reported being disciplined by a teacher. He allegedly ordered his followers to attack the teacher involved.
Nigeria: How Delta Task Force Member Allegedly Strangled Keke Rider in Sapele
A member of Delta State Revenue Task Force team, Tunde, popularly known as Osama has allegedly strangled a Keke rider, Augustine Williams, during a heated argument over ticket levy in Sapele. Trouble was said to have started, Tuesday evening, along Awolowo area as Tunde was said to have flagged down Augustine's tricycle demanding the daily revenue levy. Sources, who begged to remain anonymous, disclosed that a heated argument ensued as Tunde attempted to seize the tricycle key.
Delta Police arrest 26-year-old man for allegedly murdering girlfriend
By Paul Olayemi The Police in Sapele have arrested a 26-year-old man, Destiny Ogheneovo, for allegedly murdering his girlfriend (Jennifer Aaron) in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. Destiny was picked up few days ago at his residence in NDDC road area in Amukpe, Sapele by police detectives from Sapele Division after Jennifer Aaron’s relatives reported her missing.
Gbakara’s Victory is a demonstration of the Urhobo spirit — Dafinone | Nigeria News Headlines Today
By Paul Olayemi The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Victory Gbakara, the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 8, describing his triumph as a demonstration of the indomitable spirit of the Urhobo people. In his congratulatory message, Senator Dafinone urged Gbakara to maintain focus and consistency in pursuing his dreams.
Delta Guber candidate Agbi dumps NNPP, joins PDP
By Paul Olayemi The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the just concluded gubernatorial election in Delta State, Engr. Chief Goodnews Agbi, PhD, has officially resigned from his membership of the party under which he contested the 2023 general election. Agbi also announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with his teeming supporters across the state.
Nigeria: 2023 Election - How Voters Rejected Godfathers, Power Brokers in Bayelsa
·Why Ibori failed to deliver Amori in DELTA WHILE political godsons outsmarted their godfathers at Cross River, Delta, and Akwa Ibom States in the South-South region, in the just concluded elections, one state, Bayelsa, came out strange to both sides, signalling a new dawn in the riverine state.
‘Edevwie can take Delta to next level’
. By Paul Olayemi A group of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, faithful, Delta Ijaw Frontline Volunteers for Edevwie DIFVE, have voiced their support for Chief David Edevbie, despite the victory of Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori at the Appeal Court judgment on who is the rightful candidate of the party in next year’s gubernatorial election.
Follow your father’s footsteps, make Urhobo nation proud, monarchs charge Dafinone
By Paul Olayemi Urhobo Monarchs in Delta Central on Tuesday commended senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Delta Central Senatorial District, Okakuro Ede Dafinone, for following his father Senator David Dafinone,footsteps, adding that his father was a complete senator who made the Urhobos proud.
APC Reps Primaries: Hoodlums cart away voting materials in Isoko Fed constituency
…as Uboh, Nwaka, Opone, Waive, Baro clinch party tickets By Jimitota Onoyume, Festus Ahon, Ochuko Akuopha & Paul Olayemi HOODLUMS, Friday night, invaded the Oleh Civic Centre venue of the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primaries of Isoko Federal constituency, carting away voting materials.
DELTA APC PRIMARIES: Atie wins Warri North constituency ticket | Nigeria News Headlines Today
. By Festus Ahon & Paul Olayemi, Sapele MR David Atie has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC House of Assembly primary election in Warri North constituency held at Iwere College in Koko Announcing the results, the chairman of the primary election committee, Prince Alex Iwere, said David Atie polled 24 votes to beat his opponent, Tosan Oyowe, who scored zero votes.
Nigeria: Oborevwori Beats Edevbie, Manager, Otuaro, Others to Clinch Delta Guber Ticket
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, kept a tally of 597 votes out of 824 ballots cast by delegates at the governorship primary of the PDP, at Asaba, Delta State, yesterday, to emerge victorious. Oborevwori, the professed preferred candidate of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, surpassed Olorogun David Edevbie, the favourite governorship nominee of ex-governor, Chief James Ibori, who scored 113 votes to place second.
Delta: Girl who allegedly inhaled tear gas did not die – Police | Nigeria News Headlines Today
By Paul Olayemi THE Delta State Police have denied reports that a female passenger who reportedly inhaled tear gas when men of the Nigeria police tried to stop a erring driver along Mosogar – Oghara part of the Benin Warri expressway died from the incident.
It was a beehive of activities with businesses and vehicular activities standing still on Lagos Island, yesterday, during the funeral service of former Head of Interim National Government, Ernest Shonekan in Lagos.
Zamfara Dep Gov faces impeachment-By Ishaq Zaki
The Zamfara House of Assembly has commenced impeachment process against the Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Mahadi Aliyu. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Friday by the Director General, Press Affairs and Public Relations to the legislature, Malam Mustafa Jafaru-Kaura. According to the statement, the move followed a presentation of impeachment notice by the Deputy Speaker of the house, Mr Nasiru Magarya.
Vigilante leader shot dead in Delta - By Paul Olayemi Original
Sapele in Delta State is currently enveloped with palpable anxiety, following the murder of the Zone 2 Vigilante Commander in Sapele, Delta State, Victor Asikolo. Asikolo was reportedly shot dead at about 6pm on Friday by gunmen yet to be identified. The incident happened around Okpe road, close to licencing office near Awolowo road junction.
Nigeria: Panic in Delta Community As Rival Groups Engage in Shoot-Out
There was panic in the Ekpan area of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, yesterday, as rival factional youths clashed. The youths set bonfire at two different ends of Ekpan but were dispersed by security operatives, who later brought the situation under control. Vanguard gathered that a youth leader in the area allegedly arrested a youth loyal to a rival group, a situation that led to an exchange of gunfire until security men took over major areas in the town.
Lady found dead in Delta Community with body parts missing
By Paul Olayemi A 29-year-old lady who was missing for days has been found dead at her home this morning with vital parts missing after she brought a man home in Mosogar, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta state The lady whose name could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report was said to have been missing since Saturday night.
Angry protesters block Benin-Warri Highway over lack of electricity
By Paul Olayemi – Mosogar Thousands of residents from Mosogar Community in Ethiope West Local Government Area in Delta state caused massive gridlock Friday when they took to the Benin-Warri highway demanding electricity after 8 years. The residents are also accusing the community leaders of fraud saying “they collected money from us and yet we have not seen a sign of electricity”.
Delta farmers petition Buhari over CBN/NIRSAL programme
By Paul Olayemi, Sapele Farmers under a registered Co-operative Society, Good Choice Farmers in Degele-Elume in Sapele Local Government of Delta State has appealed to the Federal Government to direct the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and relevant stakeholders to intervene so that they can commence the rice wet season farming. adding that the refusal of CBN to release funds is making a mockery of the good intentions of the Buhari’s administration in the agricultural sector.
Delta Police arrest six suspected cultists for murder in Sapele
By Paul Olayemi The Delta State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists alleged to have shot a man dead on Tuesday night in the Shell road area of Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. The suspected cultists, Timothy Clark (27) Patrick Mbuk(29), Andrew Eleya(26), Gift Omofeye(26), Ogburang Samuel(31) Ibe, Onyekachi Amadike (24yrs) who were revealed to be members of Aiye cult group were allegedly involved in the death of one, Aboyewa.
Nigeria: 7 Years in Darkness - Delta Community Cries Out
Residents of Mosogar community, Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta State, who have lived without electricity in the last seven years, have cried out that they were tired of frequently contributing money to officials of Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, to buy transformer, poles and cable wires, and yet no power.
Suspected cultists shoot one in Delta community
By Paul Olayemi Barely a week after security forces were deployed to Sapele town in Sapele local government area of Delta State, to forestall incessant killing from suspected cult group, gunmen have shot another man today, Monday.
Suspected assassins kill Okowa's SA in Delta
By Paul Olayemi The Special Assistant to Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on Youth development, Comrade Okiemute Sowho has been killed by suspected assassins in Sapele. He was shot dead around 6p.m. on Saturday evening, near a popular hotel along Akintola road close to the Adeniyi end of the town. According to sources, the deceased had gone to check a building in the vicinity when the assailants surfaced from nowhere and opened fire on him, before speeding away.
Akpanoko assures Okowa, Ibori, Amori, Igbakpa and others of his support
Akpanoko assures Okowa, Ibori, Amori, Igbakpa and others of his support Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (right) and former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori By Paul Olayemi The former Assistant Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party,… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Policeman, soldier killed as gunmen attack military checkpoint in Sapele
By Paul Olayemi Two persons, a soldier and a policeman, were killed when gunmen reportedly attacked a military checkpoint in Oton, a suburb of Sapele in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, Sunday. Sources told Vanguard that both men were shot dead when the bandits attacked the military post at the entrance of the community through the river.
Seplat debunk agreement with Ikweghwu community, assures to amicably resolve their demands
By Paul Olayemi Seplat Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, on Friday said they are working to resolve issues that has led to some members of Ikweghwu community in Amukpe, Delta State, staging a protest at the company warehouse, denying having any agreement with the community. On Thursday, hundreds of protesters from the community had stormed Seplat warehouse in the vicinity demanding for jobs and infrastructural development.
Insecurity in Niger Delta: Should militants confront criminals?
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South, Sam Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Gabriel Enogholase, Festus Ahon, Egufe Yafugborhi, Emmanuel Una, Ike Uchechukwu, Chioma Onuegbu, Emem Idio, Perez Brisibe, Ozioruva Aliu and Paul Olayemi LATELY, there have been undercurrents from a number of persons who feel Niger Delta militants have turned empty barrels, issuing threats all the time to blow up oil facilities while kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminals run riot in parts of the oil region.
Buhari’s appointment of Sole Administrator for NDDC uncalled for - UPU
Buhari’s appointment of Sole Administrator for NDDC uncalled for – UPU By Paul Olayemi The President General of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Chief Joe Omene, has condemned the appointment of a Sole Administrator for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
New year Eve: Cultists kill two in Delta community
New year Eve: Cultists kill two in Delta community By Paul Olayemi No fewer than two persons have been killed on the eve of New year in a cult war believed to be retaliatory between members of rival cult groups in the Sapele local government area… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Panic in Delta community over polluted water
By Paul Olayemi Uneasy calm now pervades Maka Street in Sapele, Delta State following the reported pollution of a water well in the area allegedly caused by a broken underground pipeline owned by an indigenous oil firm, Seplat Petroleum Development Company.
Your prophecy on Ibori false, highly satanic, Amori replies cleric
By Paul Olayemi Chief Ighoyota Amori, the Political Adviser to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has lashed out at the General Overseer of Promise Kingdom Ministry, Sapele in Delta State, Bishop Godday Iboyi Okokporo, who, on Sunday prophesied that the Delta State former Governor, Chief James Ibori, would be embarrassed if he does not retire from politics.
Six inmates escape from detention center in Delta
By Paul Olayemi Six inmates, age ranging from 14-17 years, have escaped from the ministry of women affairs and social development ( Demand Home/Detention Centre) in Sapele, Delta State The inmates (all male) were said to have escaped from the juvenile remand home along Abeke road in Sapele, at the early hours of the morning.
Delta community residents cry out over water pollution
By Paul Olayemi A spillage suspected to be as a result of a broken pipeline allegedly belonging to an oil coy, Seplat Petroleum Development Company, have sparked environmental problems for residents of Maka street opposite Mechanic village, along Shell road in Sapele, Delta State. A property owner in the vicinity, Squadron Leader Roland Mujakperuo, narrated to Vanguard how his property manager woke him up, weeks ago, after his tenants found out the water from their wells was now oily and black.
A 37- years old Man dies from electrocution in Delta
By Paul Olayemi – Sapele A 37-year old man has been electrocuted to death after he tried switching from a generating set to electricity power while watching TV in Sapele, Delta State. The incident was said to have happened on Sunday afternoon, at about 1:35 pm along Oleh road in the timber town.
DSC pensioners threaten protest over unpaid 9 years pension arrears
By Paul Olayemi Pensioners who worked in Delta Steel Company, DSC, Delta State has threatened to take to the street to protest non-payment of the 9 years pension arrears and what they themed “unjust underpayment” by Pension Transition and Administration Department PTAD.
Gunmen kidnap Delta council chairman
By Paul Olayemi Gunmen on Saturday evening kidnapped the Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area, Amb. Aduge Okorodudu. Okorodudu, who had attended the State People Democratic Party, PDP, Congress in Asaba was kidnapped while being driven home by his driver.
Car rams into cement truck killing three in Delta
By Paul Olayemi Sapele — The Delta Police and Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, are trying to find out what led to a midnight crash that killed three persons, a boy and two girls in Sapele, Delta State. The three persons died on Sunday,(2-August-2020) when their car rammed into a truck that had come to deliver bags of cement to a customer in that vicinity.
Over 25 burnt to death as tanker explodes in Delta
By Paul Olayemi A tanker carrying petroleum products along the Benin/Sapele highway, around Koko Junction, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State today (Wednesday) exploded, burning to death more than 25 people. The inferno which also consumed other 10 vehicles was said to have happened at about 10:27 am.
Delta Medical Practitioners declare two-day warning strike over kidnap of colleague
By Paul Olayemi Medical doctors in Delta have declared a two-day warning strike to protest the kidnap of a Principal Medical Officer Dr. Wisdom Iboyitete, who was kidnapped at the General Hospital, Ojobo, in Burutu Local Government Area of the state on Monday. The warning strike, Vanguard learñt took effect this morning, Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
COVID-19: Ughelli, Sapele gets two new cases in Delta
By Paul Olayemi Two new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been recorded in Sapele and Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the state to 51. Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the State Commissioner for Information, confirmed the new cases. The figures released today by Aniagwu revealed that Sapele now has six active cases with no death. Delta currently has seven deaths from COVID-19 while 14 patients have been discharged.
Two dead as suspected cultists invade station to free robbery suspects in Delta Community
By Paul Olayemi The Delta State Police command has confirmed the death of two persons today, at the Jesse Police Station in Jesse, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State after they… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
Two dead as suspected cultists invade station to free robbery suspects
By Paul Olayemi The Delta State Police command has confirmed the death of two persons today, at the Jesse Police Station in Jesse, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State after they were alleged to have stormed the police formation at the early hours of Wednesday in an attempt to free some robbery suspects.
Church members attack CAN COVID-19 Task Force Team in Delta
File photo: Church members in an auditorium [Used for the purpose of illustration] By Paul Olayemi Sapele – Three clerics of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Sapele Chapter, COVID-19… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
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