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About 500 Hoodlums Attack Okpanam Police Station In Delta, 10 Arrested

Global UpfrontMar 21, 2026March 21, 20260

By: Zagazola Makama About 500 hoodlums, mostly of Northern Nigerian extraction, attacked the Okpanam Divisional Headquarters in Delta State on March 19 at around 1145hrs.

DSS Arrests, Arraigns Suspects Over 2023 Murder of Four Soldiers, Beheading Of Traditional Ruler

Global UpfrontFeb 9, 2026February 9, 20260

Ufuoma Sunday James (Left) and Lawrence Umuakpero Oboguayivwgue

PIA: Isoko Communities Threaten To Stop Oil Exploration Over Non-release Of Funds For Development

Global UpfrontOct 26, 2025October 26, 20250

Worried about the deplorable state of infrastructure in their various communities as a result of decades of neglect by oil companies operating in the area,

Ibori Remembers Late Governor DSP Alamieyeseigha On The 10th Anniversary Of His Death

Global UpfrontOct 10, 2025October 10, 20250

As the Bayelsa State Government hosts a lecture on Friday October 10, 2025 in remembrance of Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter (DSP) Alamieyeseigha, its Governor from

Conflicting Claims On How Army Officer Kidnapped In Bomadi LGA, Delta State, Was Rescued

Global UpfrontSep 10, 2025September 10, 20250

The Nigerian Army officer, Major M. Josiah, who was abducted in Bomadi Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State has been rescued, just as the

Tension As Nigerian Army Colonel Kidnapped From Hotel in Bomadi LGA Delta State After Attending A Wedding

Global UpfrontSep 9, 2025September 9, 20250

A Nigerian Army officer simply identified as Lieutenant Colonel Josiah has been kidnapped from his hotel accommodation after attending a marriage ceremony in Bomadi Local

Insecurity: Delta State University Abraka Suspends All Academic Activities

Global UpfrontJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

Following the recent surge in kidnappings in the Abraka area of Delta State, the Vice Chancellor of Delta State University (DELSU), Professor Samuel Asagba, has

Defections: A Panic Parade Driven By Political Paranoia

Global UpfrontMay 6, 2025May 6, 20250

By Iliyasu Gadu, Ilgad2009@gmail.com 08035355706 (Texts only) Defections are normal occurrences in politics. Indeed from ideological differences and strategies to deep intractable crisis, one can

Okowa, Delta Governor, Deputy, Commissioners, Others Defect From PDP To APC

Global UpfrontApr 23, 2025April 23, 20250

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, his deputy and commissioners have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr

Over 150 Inmates Transferred From Delta State Prison To Northern Facilities Amid Fraud, Blackmail Linked To Prisoners

Global UpfrontMar 11, 2025March 11, 20250

No fewer than 150 prisoners have been transferred from Okere Correctional Facility Centre in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State facility to various