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Blank NEWS Online founding Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Albert Eruorhe Ograka, is a Graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ).
Journalist arrested, charged under cybercrime law in Nigeria ***CPJ Wants Charges Dropped

Journalist arrested, charged under cybercrime law in Nigeria ***CPJ Wants Charges Dropped

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Nigerian authorities should immediately drop charges against journalist Obinna Don Norman, release him from prison, and reform the 2015 cybercrime act to ensure it is not used to prosecute journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Norman, owner and editor-in-chief of…

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Leo Ogor Defeats Joel Onowakpor For Isoko Rep Seat … As Manager Wins Delta South Senate 5th Term

Leo Ogor Defeats Joel Onowakpor For Isoko Rep Seat … As Manager Wins Delta South Senate 5th Term

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By Michael Ekokoruwe: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and minority leader of the house of representatives Isoko federal constituency hon. Leo Ogor, has been declared winner of Isoko federal constituency for the fifth time in last Saturday Presidential/ National Assembly elections…

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Rise Up To Defend Democracy, Vote For All PDP Candidates –Bashorun Askia Tells Delta Electorate

Rise Up To Defend Democracy, Vote For All PDP Candidates –Bashorun Askia Tells Delta Electorate

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-By Albert OGRAKA: A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta state, Bashorun (Hon.) Askia Ogieh JP, has called on Deltans to put the disappointment of the postponement of the general elections behind them and respond to the call…

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President Buhari’s National Broadcast On Friday, Feb. 22 In Abuja (Full Speech)

President Buhari’s National Broadcast On Friday, Feb. 22 In Abuja (Full Speech)

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NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARION FRIDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2019 Dear Nigerians, Finally, we have reached the eve of the rescheduled first round of this year’s general elections. 2. Tomorrow, the polls open. Tomorrow, we affirm that Nigeria stands as a democracy…

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Breaking: Nigeria Security Allegedly Unravels PDP’s Cash for Vote Plot ***Fingers INEC, Nat’l Peace C’ttee

Breaking: Nigeria Security Allegedly Unravels PDP’s Cash for Vote Plot ***Fingers INEC, Nat’l Peace C’ttee

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Reports say that security agencies have discovered the plan by opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to deploy $3million (N1.8billion) to each state to induce voters. The party is reported to have also co-opted former members of staff of the Independent National Electoral…

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Chris Ngige Escapes Assassination In Anambra*** Police Arrest Alleged Assassins

Chris Ngige Escapes Assassination In Anambra*** Police Arrest Alleged Assassins

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The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has allegedly survived an assassination attempt which was allegedly masterminded by his kinsmen in his home place. According to reports, some hoodlums who were allegedly hired to assassinate the Minister of Labour and…

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Breaking: Read Why Oshiomhole Is Plotting Sack Of INEC Chairman

Breaking: Read Why Oshiomhole Is Plotting Sack Of INEC Chairman

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, may have perfected plans for President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, having accused him of colluding with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…

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NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL: Okowa Doles Out N403 Million To Medalists … Organises Reception For Them In Asaba

NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL: Okowa Doles Out N403 Million To Medalists … Organises Reception For Them In Asaba

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DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has doled out cash rewards worth more than N403 million to athletes who participated in the 19th edition of the National Sports Festival tagged, Abuja 2018.In a colourful event on Monday, February 11, 2019, attended…

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SPC Asaba Old Boys Set To Honor Alma Mater At 75

SPC Asaba Old Boys Set To Honor Alma Mater At 75

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National Old Boys’ Association of St Patrick’s College Asaba (SPC), is set for a grand 75 years anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) of their Alma Mater and to rebrand the institution for academic excellence in line with global best practices. Addressing newsmen yesterday in Asaba as part of activities preceding the…

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2019 POLLS: NUJ Cautions Politicians Against Hate Speeches, Urges security agencies to eschew overzealous tendencies on journalist… CALLS ON INEC TO BE TRANSPARENT…

2019 POLLS: NUJ Cautions Politicians Against Hate Speeches, Urges security agencies to eschew overzealous tendencies on journalist… CALLS ON INEC TO BE TRANSPARENT…

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, held its monthly congress on Thursday, 7th February, 2019 at its temporary Secretariat, Labour House, Asaba. The well attended congress deliberated on sundry issues affecting the welfare of its members, professional practice and…

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Drunken Security Man Burns INEC Office *PVCs, Ballot Boxes, Voters Register, Generators Burnt

Drunken Security Man Burns INEC Office *PVCs, Ballot Boxes, Voters Register, Generators Burnt

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One of the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been gutted by fire. The incident occurred on Saturday night while the office was completely burnt down with all its content comprising ballot boxes, generators filled with fuel, cubicles, newly…

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Political Strategy: Okowa Retraces Steps….To Re-Examine Uduaghan’s 2015 Recruitment Exercise

Political Strategy: Okowa Retraces Steps….To Re-Examine Uduaghan’s 2015 Recruitment Exercise

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Less than 22-days to the governorship election and after about four years of suspension of 2015 recruitment exercise by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, over alleged irregularities, the Delta state government has set up new strategies to ensure the governor’s return to office. Recall…

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2019 Polls: Delta Govt Alters Academic Calendar For Public, Private Schools **Adopts 2 Mid-Term Breaks

2019 Polls: Delta Govt Alters Academic Calendar For Public, Private Schools **Adopts 2 Mid-Term Breaks

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The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has amended the approved school calendar for 2018/2019, academic session for primary and post-primary schools both public and private, in Delta State to accommodate the period scheduled for the general elections. A statement signed by…

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Breaking: ASUU Suspends Nationwide Strike **See full text by ASUU President

Breaking: ASUU Suspends Nationwide Strike **See full text by ASUU President

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday suspended its nationwide strike after three months. ASUU National President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, who announced the suspension of the individual strike action at a press conference in Abuja, the nation’s capital, disclosed that…

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BREAKING NEWS……. Okowa, Ogboru, Akwara Shun BBC Governorship Debate

BREAKING NEWS……. Okowa, Ogboru, Akwara Shun BBC Governorship Debate

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Ahead of the March 2019 governorship polls date, three gubernatorial candidates in Delta state, on Thursday failed to attend the debate hosted by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Africa. Without reasonable excuses, the trio of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa (PDP), Great Ogboru (APC)…

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DELTA RECORDS HIGH CASES OF RAPE, DEFILEMENT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ** Justice Ministry raises alarm

DELTA RECORDS HIGH CASES OF RAPE, DEFILEMENT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ** Justice Ministry raises alarm

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The Domestic Violence and Sexual Offenses Unit of the Delta State Ministry of Justice has raised alarm over the high cases of defilement of minors in the State.Barr. Mrs. Uche Akamagwuna, Director, Domestic Violence and Sexual Offenses Unit of the Ministry disclosed…

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