Asaba is now like Old Onitsha
By Azuka Onwuka Long before now, driving into Onitsha was demoralising and embarrassing. Even though the nest-like Niger Bridge gave one a sense of “home at last”, the filth and …
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Asaba 2018 African Senior Athletics championships will rival IAAF events, says Solomon Ogba
Mascot, Logo unveiled . The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Asaba 2018 African Senior Athletics Championships yesterday vowed to stage an event that will not only be the best in the …
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Two men arrested for killing a businessman in Asaba, over N2million.
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 40-year -old man , Mr. Festus Chuka , and an accomplice, Evans Odiwe , for allegedly killing a businessman , Innocent Nwankwo …
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Police in Delta confirm arrival of Fulani herdsmen with cows, not arms
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed that some Fulani herdsmen actually arrived Asaba by three flying boats through the River Niger, not with firearms, but cows. A video of …
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Arik Air flight fails to land in Asaba, returns to Lagos.
Arik Air flight traveling from Lagos to Asaba, Delta State, made a sudden turn midair on Friday evening after it reached its destination but was told that the airport was …
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Contractor, lawmaker trade accusations over abandoned Asaba-Ughelli road project
The last may not have been heard about the mystery surrounding the abandoned 46-kilometre Sector C section of the Asaba-Ughelli dualisation road project, as the contractor, Mr. Luke Okpunor, has alleged that Mr. …
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Delta State electoral commission declares results in 22 councils, reschedules others
The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) yesterday declared 22 chairmanship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winners in Saturday’s council poll. The Delta State Independent Electoral …
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Fire disaster averted on Niger Bridge
Rescue efforts by officials of Anambra Fire Service, Police and Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, on Sunday prevented a fire disaster at the middle of the Niger Bridge linking …
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Abductors of Asaba-based pastors demand N100m ransom
Abductors of two pastors of a new generation church in Asaba Delta State, yesterday, established contact with the family members, demanding N100 million for their release. A six-man gang …
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Ned Nwoko Tennis Championship holds today in Asaba
The maiden Prince Ned Nwoko/Delta Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) tennis championship will commence today at the Prince Ned Nwoko Resort in Asaba. Chairman of the NUJ, Delta State Council, …
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