Bayelsa , Breaking News , Delta
February 4, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Authorities Replace Delta Prison Staff Following SaharaReporters’ Exposé On Prisoners Sneaking Out For Robbery Operation

247 SaharaReporters exclusively reported that the robbery occurred on January 3, 2025, when armed assailants attacked a young man, stole valuable items, and transferred N4 million to an online bank account. By SaharaReporters All staff members at Okere Prison have been replaced following shocking revelations that some inmates at the facility were linked to an […]

Breaking News , Delta , Governance
January 27, 2025

Delta APC Crisis Deepens As Minister Keyamo And Ex-Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege Factions Engage In Verbal Clash

122 The party has been embroiled in a significant leadership crisis since the 2023 general election, marked by a series of accusations and counter-accusations from leaders of various factions that emerged as a result of the crisis. Peter Nwaoboshi, a party chieftain in the state and former senator representing Delta North senatorial district, criticized the […]

Abia , Akwa Ibom , Bayelsa , Breaking News , Cross River , Delta , Edo , Governance , Imo , Investigation , Ondo , Rivers
November 24, 2024

Investigation: How Kwara Electoral Body Suppressed Voters, Manipulated LG Election Results To Favour Ruling APC

254 By Salihu Ayatullahi, Toheeb Omotayo & Salihu Shola Taofeek In a two-month-long investigation, The Informant247 assembled evidence of several ‘electoral manipulations’ done by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) during the September 21 local government elections. The report documents discrepancies in the election results, voter suppression and widespread disenfranchisement caused by shortages of electoral materials, […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Delta , Edo , Governance
November 7, 2024

CLEEN Foundation Study Uncovers Major Gaps In Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System Compliance

517 CLEEN Foundation’s findings shed light on critical areas for reform within Nigeria’s criminal justice system. By Archibong Jeremiah A new study by the CLEEN Foundation has brought to light significant challenges in the implementation of Nigeria’s Administration of Criminal Justice Act/Law (ACJA/L), highlighting inconsistent compliance, outdated investigative practices, and systemic bottlenecks that hinder the […]

Breaking News , Delta , Economy/Business , Edo
November 5, 2024

Transmission Company Of Nigeria To Conduct Maintenance On Delta-Oghara 132kV Transmission Line

245 During maintenance, electricity distribution will be temporarily disrupted, affecting customers serviced by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (Benin DisCo). By TheInvestigator The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced scheduled maintenance on the Delta-Oghara 132kV transmission line, set to occur on Saturday, November 2, 2024, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. According to TCN’s […]

Breaking News , Delta , Governance
August 22, 2024

Delta Govt To Demolish Commissioner’s House For Blocking Waterway In Ughelli

417 Omare warned that the Sheriff Oborevwori administration will take on anyone obstructing the exercise across the state. By Akpokona Omafuaire The Delta State Government has earmarked for demolition, the house of Commissioner representing Isoko ethnic nationality at the Delta State Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Hon Victor Egbo for building on a […]

Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Cross River , Delta , Health , Imo
July 16, 2024

USAID-Supported FundTB Project Seeks Policy Changes For Improved Interventions

403 A unique dimension of the project is that it will also work with the private sector to attract funding for improved TB services. By TheInvestigator  Policy Alert together with four other organisations have commenced the implementation of a project geared towards enhanced and sustainable service delivery through increased domestic investment for Tuberculosis (TB) interventions […]

Breaking News , Delta
June 23, 2024

1,000 Displaced As Delta Demolishes 40 Buildings

387 From the beginning various government agencies told them the land belongs to the government but they refused since Kefas, Ibori, Uduaghan, Okowa and now it’s Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration. By Matthew Ochei Over 1,000 people were displaced as Delta State Government on Friday demolished hotels, schools among other buildings at the popular 74 Road and […]

Breaking News , Delta
March 23, 2024

Police To Honor Slain Officers Gruesomely Murdered In Delta

429 With five suspects in custody, IGP orders immediate payment of entitlements to families.  By Our Reporter In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the Nigeria Police Force mourns the loss of six valiant officers in Delta State, who displayed exceptional courage in the face of danger. The officers fell victim to an ambush by armed […]

Breaking News , Delta , Governance
January 7, 2024

Gov Oborevwori To Link Delta Rural Communities With ‘Durable’ Roads – Commissioner

561 He said Mr. Oborevwori was determined to deliver at least 130 kilometers of road projects across the state before his first anniversary in office. By News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Charles Aniagwu, says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to linking rural communities with durable roads […]

Breaking News , Delta , Entertainment , Governance
January 5, 2024

Delta Gov Appoints Harrysong As Executive Assistant

569 He assured the Governor and indigenes of the state that he would make good use of his office. By Hannah Johnson, Punch Newspaper Nigerian singer Harrison Tare Okiri, also known as Harrysong, has been named the Executive Assistant on Entertainment to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Harrysong who shared the appointment news on his […]

Breaking News , Delta , Health
January 4, 2024

Delta: Mother Of Quadruplets Held In Hospital Over N4m Bill

623 “The doctors and other workers at the hospital have been very considerate, as they have not evinced any traits of inhumanity towards the family…” By Dele Ogunyemi, Punch Newspaper After waiting in the Lord for the fruit of the womb for 12 years, a housewife in Delta State has been delivered of a set […]

Breaking News , Delta
December 30, 2023

Surveillance Contract Workers Protest Alleged Manipulation In Delta

416 The protesters alleged a non-indigenous contractor from OFAGBE Community OML 26 hijacked the contract. By Akpokona Omafuaire, Vanguard Newspaper INFIELD surveillance workers from OML30 cluster 5,6,8 and 9 area B, weekend staged a peaceful protest over the alleged manipulation of the infield covert surveillance contract. The workers in their numbers blocked the entrance of […]

Breaking News , Delta
December 29, 2023

Don Lauds Delta Community Group For Tackling Illiteracy, Unemployment

479 Speaking at the ceremony, Aghalino maintained that an association like the IPA deserves commendation because “it has been able to garner and personify its challenges and how it can solve them.” By Dele Ogunyemi, Punch Newspaper A university don and President of the Historical Society of Nigeria, Professor Sam Aghalino, has lauded the Isoko Professionals […]