By Chidinma Okeibunor

A 300-level student of the Department of English and Literary Studies at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka was on Wednesday apprehended after she was allegedly caught with seven stolen mobile phones and a wig while writing a carryover course in the Faculty of Arts.

The incident occurred during the ongoing 2025/2026 second semester examinations at the university’s Faculty of Arts, when the student, whose name is yet to be officially released, was reportedly found in possession of the items.

According to an eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity, the exact details of how she was caught remain unclear. However, upon a search, seven phones and a wig were allegedly recovered from her.

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“She came to write [a] carryover [course] and when she was caught; students immediately brought out their phones to record her,” the witness said.

Campus security and faculty officials were said to have been alerted immediately, and the suspect was taken in for questioning.

As of the time of filing this report, the university management was yet to release an official statement on the matter. Efforts to reach the Head of Department and the Dean of Faculty of Arts proved abortive.

The incident has sparked reactions among students on campus, with many calling for tighter security during examinations.

Media Conversation reports that DELSU maintains a strong stance against stealing and other inappropriate behaviours among students.

If found guilty, the suspect could face multiple sanctions ranging from rustication to expulsion.

Meanwhile, a young lady has gone public with allegations that she was assaulted and nearly gang-raped by a group of men in Otor-Iyeded community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, during a local festival.

In a video shared on TikTok under the handle @dge_redoii, the lady, who appeared distressed and was speaking from what she said was a hospital, recounted that the incident occurred on the day she went out to get kegs for her business in Ugele.

By Emmmanuella Thomas

Professor Asagba has continued to prioritize the rehabilitation and expansion of infrastructure across Delta State University, Abraka.

Between May 2026 and the present, the university has highlighted several ongoing and planned projects aimed at improving the learning environment for students and staff.

Some of the key projects include renovation of classrooms and laboratories across the university to provide a better teaching and learning environment.

Upgrading ICT infrastructure, including improvements to computer-based testing (CBT) centres and digital learning facilities.

Rehabilitation of student hostels, with the Vice Chancellor stating that students would see significant improvements before the new academic session.

Construction of the Faculty of Agriculture complex and continued work on a 500-seat lecture theatre.

These projects are intended to expand teaching and research facilities.

Plans to develop a modern sports complex to improve sporting facilities and student development.

Continued support for major infrastructure through TETFund, including funding for the Faculty of Engineering and medical laboratory facilities.

By Magba Nancy

The Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Professor Samuel O. Asagba, has announced a ban on all sign-out parties and other forms of unruly celebrations within the university campuses as part of measures to strengthen security and maintain order during the ongoing 2025/2026 second semester and final-year examinations.

The directive was contained in the university’s Official Bulletin, dated Monday, August 3, 2026, and is directed particularly at final-year students who traditionally organize sign-out celebrations after completing their examinations.

According to the bulletin, the Vice-Chancellor said the decision was informed by security concerns, intelligence reports, and the need to safeguard lives and property within the university community.

Professor Asagba noted that the university would not permit any activity capable of disrupting peace, endangering lives, or compromising the security of students, staff, and visitors.

The bulletin advised all students, especially final-year students, to desist from organizing or participating in sign-out parties or any form of unruly celebration on any of the university’s campuses.

It further stated that any student found violating the directive would be deemed to have committed misconduct and would face disciplinary measures in accordance with the university’s regulations.

The sanctions, according to the bulletin, include rustication for up to two semesters, as provided in the Students’ Union Constitution and other extant university regulations.

To ensure strict compliance, Professor Asagba directed the university’s security personnel to arrest and hand over any student found violating the directive for appropriate disciplinary action.

The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that the policy is part of his administration’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful academic environment and ensuring that the examination period is free from activities capable of threatening public safety or disrupting university operations.

While acknowledging the excitement that accompanies the completion of academic programmes, the university maintained that celebrations must be conducted responsibly and in ways that do not interfere with the rights, safety, and well-being of others.

The latest directive underscores the university management’s resolve to uphold discipline and protect lives and property across the institution as the academic session gradually comes to an end.

Members of the university community have been urged to comply fully with the directive, as management warned that no student found violating the order would be exempt from the prescribed disciplinary process.