Tag: Asaba
32 athletes begin Commonwealth games camping in Asaba
AFN Technical Director, Gabriel Okon, is leading the delegation and will coordinate the technical framework, athlete monitoring and compliance with…
Police nab prime suspect in the murder of retired judge in Delta
He said the suspect confessed that he invited his friend that was also arrested and one other suspect at large…
Asaba 2025: Excitement builds as National Youth Games set to light up Asaba from August 29
From the athletics tracks to the swimming pools, from the football pitches to the tennis courts, the 9th National Youth…
Man, wife caught with pistol, single-barrel gun in Delta
The suspect, 40-year-old Kingsley Ugochukwu, was arrested by operatives of the Command’s DOPS Buffalo Team in the state capital.
Seven jailed for internet fraud in Asaba, Benin
Spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale in a statement identified that suspects as: Precious Okeleke, Austine Iwuner, Saint Felix, Ododo…
EFCC grabs 3 men spraying naira notes at Asaba funeral ceremony
The three men were arrested by operatives of the Benin zonal Command of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the…
We want to keep bringing Super Eagles to Asaba – Okowa
Tonobok Okowa, the Chairman of Delta Sports Commission, says the state will be delighted to continuously have the Super Eagles…
TraderMoni excites traders in Asaba, VP receives warm reception
Traders at the popular Ogbeogonogo Market, Asaba, hailed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on arrival at the market in furtherance of…
LG Polls: Commercial activities paralysed in Asaba
Economic and social activities have been grounded in Asaba and its environs following the ongoing local government polls in the…
Price of cooking gas drops in Asaba
The price of cooking gas has dropped in Asaba, a market survey has shown. The survey showed that the cost…
Economic Hardship: Prostitutes increase in Asaba
Residents of Asaba, the Delta capital, have decried the increase in commercial sex activities in the city, in spite of…
Man docked for alleged burglary in Asaba
A 28-year-old man, John Mudiaga, was on Tuesday arraigned at an Asaba Magistrates’ court for alleged burglary. The Prosecuting Police…
Women protesters hold Okowa hostage in Asaba
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba As millions of Nigerian women joined their counterparts across the world to observe International Women’s Day, hundreds…
Asaba records first rainfall
Asaba and its environs in Delta registered its first rainfall on Monday night NAN reports. The rain, which started at…
Police nab child trafficking couple in Asaba
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba Operatives of the Delta State Police Command, have arrested a child trafficking couple, Emeka Odili and his lover…
Passengers stranded over transport fare hike in southeast
Cyriacus Izuekwe This is not the best of time for most people who travelled to the southeastern part of Nigeria…
Power Lee gets blessing ahead bout against Angolan
Godspower Ikpide, the Africa Pro-Wrestling heavyweight title holder received royal blessings from the Odiologbo of Owhe Kingdom, Romanus Ejirememe-Inana ahead…
EFCC to arraign Arinze, internet fraud kingpin, other in Asaba
Two suspected members of a syndicate involved in internet fraud have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
FRSC appeals to security agents to stop escorting over-loaded vehicles
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has appealed to security agents to stop escorting over-loaded vehicles, saying the practice is…
NAFDAC arraigns 5 suspects over importation, possession of fake drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday arraigned five persons before the Federal High…
Police bust baby-production factory in Asaba, rescue 8 pregnant girls
The Delta Police Command said on Saturday that it had discovery a “baby-production” factory in Asaba, arrested the operator, and…
Nollywood Actor Killed In Police, Robbers Gun Duel
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba Tragedy struck Tuesday in Asaba, capital of Delta State, as a Nollywood actor, simply identified as Onyeka, was…
Delta Police Command Rescue Kidnap Victims
JETHRO IBILEKE/Asaba Pressure mounted by operatives on the Delta State Police Command on unknown gunmen who abducted four members of…
Robbers Kill 4 Policemen, Others
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Armed robbers on Tuesday attacked a bullion van conveying money from Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area…
Chika Ike Celebrates Birthday With Pupils
Actress Chika Ike celebrated her birthday with primary school pupils in Asaba, Delta State, last Friday. During the celebration, the…
Uduaghan To Construct 2 Flyovers In Asaba, Effurun
JETHRO IBILEKE/Asaba The Delta State Government has approved the construction of two fly-overs in Asaba, the state capital and Effurun…
Nigeria jails Kidnapper 27 years
JETHRO IBILEKE/Asaba A Nigerian high court has sentenced a 26-year-old man, Obiora Igboanugo to 27 years imprisonment, for kidnapping. But…
Work stops on Asaba drainage project
Construction work has stopped on the multi-million Naira drainage project, in Asaba, the capital of Nigeria’s Delta state. The contract…
Hot Noodle Woman charged with assaulting boyfriend
A 35-year-old Nigerian woman, Ejima Okwusindi, who assaulted her boy friend by bathing him with hot ‘indomie’ noodle was on…
3 babies delivered at camps for flood victims
No fewer than three births were recorded at the flood victims’ camps located in Asaba, capital of Delta state, an…