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Nigerian singer, Harrison Tare Okiri, better known by his stage name Harrysong, has taken to social media to reveal the things he would do if he becomes president and they are pretty interesting. With many Nigerian entertainers delving into politics, it comes as no surprise that Harrysong taken...

According to Daily Trust, the building which houses a new generation Church in Asaba, Delta state, Charismatic Renewal Ministries Inc. (CRM), aka Transformation Faith Centre, yesterday went up in flames during church service, destroying a section of the church complex..... Read more via...

A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Delta state, SP Asanayin Ibok, allegedly beat up and stripped two sisters, Mercy, 28 and 19-year-old Lucy Okoro, naked over a landlord/tenancy dispute … Read more via Nairaland – https://ift.tt/2QUtrW5 Get More Nigeria Metro News

The United Kingdom Government is currently concluding the process of returning $9.6m allegedly looted by former Delta State governor, James Ibori, to Nigeria. The move follows months of pushing by the Nigerian Government, who have already submitted three proposals to UK authorities on …...

A club owner in Delta state has been accused of beating up his female staff, leaving her with swollen eyes.Delta-based activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared the story online, said the owner of Club 2 in Agbor, a city in the state, allegedly battered his female staff because.... Read more...

Nigeria's Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege has accused members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of strongly opposing passage of the anti-sexual harassment bill in the 8th senate. The Delta-born senator who reintroduced the bill in the 9th senate, disclosed this while...

The rector of the Delta Polytechnic,Prof. Job Akpodiete,has given order to seize and burn more than 5,000 face caps seized from students.... Read more via Tori News – https://ift.tt/2Dj3ho5 Get More Nigeria Metro News

Some traders at the popular Otowodo market in Ughelli, Delta state are currently counting their losses after a fire outbreak at the market today October 20th. The cause of the fire is yet unknown..... Read more via Linda Ikeji’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2MYQ08B Get More Nigeria Metro News

The Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration has committed itself to the continued partnerships with vigilance groups and security agencies for better protection of lives and properties in the state. The Commissioner for … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News –...

Sequel to several kidnappings along the highways in Edo and Delta states and confessions by several kidnappers arrested earlier, who confessed that one Iliyasu Ahmadu is their gang leader, on the instructions....… Read more via Olu Famous Blog – https://ift.tt/2nPGFHT Get More Nigeria Metro...

There was mild drama today along Efeizomor Street (upending) Boji-Boji Owa, Delta after a charm was prepared and placed in front of a lady’s shop..... Read more via Naijaloaded – https://ift.tt/2VQPZHZ Get More Nigeria Metro News

Some gunmen have stormed a private school in Delta state, disappearing with two siblings from the institution. According to a report by Sun News, gunmen suspected to be kidnappers... Read more via Tori News – https://ift.tt/33sJdL6 Get More Nigeria Metro News

Nigeria’s vice president Yemi Osinbajo The Guardian Nigeria Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has challenged states in Nigeria toexplore ways of increasing their internal revenue generation andboosting thei..... Read more via Sahara Reporters – https://ift.tt/2Ba2rsJ Get More Nigeria Political...

Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, yesterday said key economic measures must be taken by both the federal and state governments in order to pull the country out of the poverty, saying the nation must diversify its mono economic principle on over reliance on oil wealth.... Read more via Vanguard...

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Governor of Delta, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, have advocated strong collaboration among the three tiers of government in the fight against poverty in the country. They made the call at the 18th Joint Planning Board and National Council on...

The Royal Edozien family of Asaba, Delta State, has announced the death of one of their illustrious son and great Nigerian, Professor Emmanuel Chukwuma Edozien, the Ojiba of Asaba, at the age of 82. According to a statement issued on behalf of the family by Edward Edozien the late … Read...

The people of the Itsekiri nation in Delta State have appealed to all well-meaning Nigerians, particularly the Senators, a to strictly follow the constitution of Nigerian by rejecting the appointment of those recently nominated as chairman and managing director of the Niger Delta Development...

Delta state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has advised the federal government on its plans to re-introduce toll gates in Nigerian highways. Governor Okowa on Tuesday, October 8, encouraged the government to contract credible companies that will utilize the funds for regular maintenance of the...

Indigenes and residents yesterday shut the popular Ogbogologo Market till 2:00 p.m. in deference to the order of the Omu of … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News – https://ift.tt/2Vrgq74 Get More Nigeria Political News

The lifeless body of Mr. Wisdom Egonte,aka Daddy Destiny,a native of Ute-Okpu in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State who was declared missing several weeks ago has been found. The corpse almost decomposed. The man is familiar with Owa Ekei road and environ.May God grant his …...