Army Arrests Four Suspected Robbers Using Keke In Asaba, Recovers Arms
LAGOS OCTOBER 23RD (URHOBOTODAY)-Troops of 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Delta State have arrested four suspected criminals and recovered arms and ammunition from the arrested persons. The suspects who were More...
FPRO Olumuyiwa Expected As Guest Speaker At Delta Online Publishers 6th Convention
LAGOS OCTOBER 20TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi will be the Guest Speaker at the 6th Convention and Lecture Series More...
Oborevwori’s Indelible Footprints In Delta State
By Festus Ahon LAGOS OCTOBER 15TH (URHOBOTODAY)-When Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori assumed office as Governor of Delta State on May 29, 2023, he assured Deltans of his commitment to advancing the state’s development, More...
19 Passengers Escape Death As Loaded Truck Falls On Two Vehicles At Asaba
LAGOS OCTOBER 9TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Over 19 persons on Tuesday escaped death in Asaba, the Delta State capital, when a truck loaded with items fell on two buses along Nnebisi Road. The accident, which occurred in front More...
Convener Of Orerokpe 10km Road Race Promises To Develop Young Athletes For Int’l Competition
LAGOS OCTOBER 2ND (URHOBOTODAY)-Over 29 participants took part in the Orerokpe 10 km road race pre-tournament competition held at Steven Keshi stadium, Asaba, Delta state over the weekend. The convener of the More...
Delta Govt Recruits 120 Officers To Tackle Herders, Farmers’ Clashes
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 22ND (URHOBOTODAY)-The Delta State Government has announced the recruitment of 120 State Livestock Management Officers to address herder/farmer clashes and ensure seamless farming activities across More...
How Fire Service Averts Disaster In Asaba As Residents Scoop Fuel From Fallen Tanker
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (URHOBOTODAY)-A potential disaster was averted in Asaba, Delta State when residents rushed to scoop fuel from an overturned tanker on Monday night. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at Aku-Ufu More...
Delta Online Publishers Set Date For 2024 Annual Lecture
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has announced its 2024 Annual Lecture, scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, and Thursday, November 21. The lecture will focus on addressing More...
Police Raid Drug Joint In Asaba, Arrest 40
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The Delta State Command has arrested 40 drug dealers at the popular Swees Spirit Hotel Junction in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The PUNCH gathered that the police, in collaboration More...
Ex-Rep Joan Onyemaechi Recounts Her Ordeal In Kidnappers’ Den In Delta
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 2ND (URHOBOTODAY)-Ex-federal lawmaker, Ms. Joan Onyemaechi, who was abducted in Asaba metropolis yesterday narrated her 10-day ordeal in the kidnappers’ den. She narrated to worshippers how God More...
Abductors Of Ex-Delta Commissioner, Joan Mrakpor, Demand N1bn Ransom
LAGOS AUGUST 8TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The abductors of former Delta State Commissioner for Technical Education Joan Mrakpor have demanded a ransom of N1 billion as condition for her release, SaharaReporters has learnt A More...
Protesters Lock Down Asaba: Banks, Offices, Markets, House Of Assembly Grounded
LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (URHOBOTODAY)-The #EndBadGovernance protest is going on in Delta State, especially Asaba, the state capital. Asaba city was completely locked down as shops, businesses, markets and offices were More...
Commotion As Gunmen Attack Church In Asaba, Kidnap Ex-Female Lawmaker
LAGOS JULY 30TH (URHOBOTODAY)-A top politician and a former Commissioner for Higher Education in Delta State, Joan Mrapkpor, popularly known as ‘Ada Anioma’, has been abducted by unknown persons. Mrapkpor, More...
Asaba, Sapele, Ughelli, Warri Listed Among Cities Ready For Nationwide Hunger Protest
LAGOS JULY 23RD (URHOBOTODAY)-Delta State towns of Asaba, Sapele, Ughelli and Warri have been listed among cities that are ready and strategise for the nationwide hunger protest coming uu in August. Omoyele Sowore, More...
2024 Hajj: Delta Pilgrims Emerge Winner Of Saudi Arabia’s ‘Good Conduct’ Award
LAGOS JULY 19TH (URHOBOTODAY)-For their good conduct in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the just-concluded 2024 Hajj exercise, the Delta State contingent to the pilgrimage has been given an award. The Saudi More...
Asaba Court Sentences Man To Death Over Killing Of Twins For Ritual
LAGOS JULY 18TH (URHOBOTODAY)-A High Court sitting at Asaba, the Delta State capital, has sentenced one Onuwa Ijie to death while his accomplice, Nwanozie Uzor, bagged 14 years imprisonment for murder and conspiracy More...
Delta Police Arrest 23-Year-Old Drug Addict For Stabbing His Mother To Death
LAGOS JULY 11TH (URHOBOTODAY)-A 23-year-old boy, simply identified as Samson, has been arrested by operatives of the Delta State police for stabbing his quinquagenarian (in her 50s) mother in Obiaruku, Delta State. According More...
Ex-Anambra Gov Disassociates Himself From Ownership Of Asaba Building
LAGOS JUNE 25TH (URHOBOTODAY)-A former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has spoken out on his reported ownership of a new building in Asaba, Delta State that has been trending on social media since More...
Over 1,000 Displaced As Delta Govt Demolishes Hotels, Schools, Other Structures
LAGOS JUNE 24TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Over 1,000 people were displaced as Delta State Government on Friday demolished hotels, schools among other buildings at the popular 74 Road and Anwai Road areas near Government More...
Isoko Oil-Producing Communities Task Delta Governor On Neglect
LAGOS JUNE 13TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Isoko oil-producing communities in Delta State have cried out to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over their neglect, saying they deserve better treatment from him. They said Governor Oborevwori More...
Admission Of Students Into Delta Schools Of Nursing Is For The Highest Bidder
By Matthias Ogbagah, Warri LAGOS MAY 30TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Nearly three months after the supposed closure of admission process of new students into the four Colleges of Nursing Sciences in Delta State for the 2024/2025 More...
Fire Razes Popular Cinema House In Asaba
LAGOS MAY 26TH (URHOBOTODAY)-A popular cinema house in Asaba, Delta state capital, was yesterday gutted by fire. The fire at Cartage Cinema located on Okpanam road, Oshimili North local government area, fire started More...
Delta Govt Bans ‘Okada’ Scraps Metal Scavengers From Asaba,Uvwie, Sapele, Others
LAGOS MAY 25TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Delta State government has banned commercial motorcyclists (Okada riders) from operating in Asaba capital territory and other areas. Other areas are Oshimili South and North, Sapele, More...
Armed Robbery Cases: Delta Police Commence 6:00 p.m. Till Dawn Patrol Of Asaba
LAGOS MAY 21ST (URHOBOTODAY)-Following incessant cases of armed robberry reported almost on a daily basis in Asaba, the Delta State capital, the state police command has begun a 6:00 p.m. till dawn patrol of the More...
Nollywood Actress Evan Okoro Laments As Delta Govt Demolishes House, Plantation, Fish Farm
Evan Okoro demolished properties (Screenshot from video) LAGOS MAY 16TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Nollywood actress Evan Okoro has taken to social media to voice her anguish over the impending demolition of her property in More...