Reporting by
Akpevwe Igho
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APC Primary: Igban Leads in Warri South West Constituency II Poll
Igban thanked delegates and pledged quality representation as party leaders prepare to ratify the outcome for the 2027 assembly election.

Olu of Warri Announces Screening Exercise for UNIBEN Consultancy/Petro-Tracking Technical Training Programme
Shortlisted candidates must appear in Warri from June 30 to July 2 with origin, education and Itsekiri heritage documents.

Delta Police, Immigration Service Strengthen Partnership to Tackle Illegal Immigration, Insecurity
Immigration comptroller Christiana Solo-Akora visited Commissioner Yemi Oyeniyi in Asaba, where both agreed on intelligence sharing and coordinated operations.

Delta Launches Emergency Flood Prevention Drive as Rainfall Threat Looms
DESOPADEC is desilting drains in Uvwie, Sapele, Ughelli and other areas, with more clearing works planned later this year.

Okowa Mourns Otumara, Describes Him as Pillar of Delta Politics
The former governor visited the family in Warri, recalling Otumara's roles as council chairman, commissioner and his 2015 campaign director-general.

Oborevwori Appoints Abedi as New Chief Medical Director of DELSUTH
The professor will lead clinical and administrative operations at the Oghara hospital, with the appointment taking effect immediately.

Ward Delineation Tensions Escalate as Itsekiri Youths, Ifiekporo Residents Stage Separate Protests

UNICAL Honours Delta Princess as Best Graduating Medical Student
Ziregbe Eshemitan won the Provost's Prize and an internal medicine prize, and delivered the class valedictory speech.

Super Falcons Defender Denies Bribery Claims, Distances Self from Fake Facebook Account
Ashleigh Plumptre says she owns no Facebook account and urged fans to report the page alleging she was dropped from WAFCON.

Ghost Workers Crackdown: EFCC Launches Investigation Across Delta Civil Service
Head of Service Mininim Oseji says she declined an exemption and was screened alongside other staff during the nationwide payroll audit.

Nigerian Navy Rescues Three After Boat Capsizes on Bennett River in Warri

Emami, Itsekiri Nation to INEC: “There Are No Ijaws In Warri South”
Emami and Itsekiri leaders want three disputed ward names dropped, accusing INEC of selectively implementing the president's peace meeting directives.

Sowore Remanded in Kuje After Court Upholds Bail Revocation
The judge also rejected Sowore's bid for him to recuse himself, adjourning to June 24 to hear the stay application.

Warri Set to Host Landmark Blue Economy Summit 2026
The June summit, convened by the Olu of Warri with federal and state backing, will explore marine investment, sustainability and coastal job creation.

Ijaw Stakeholders Hail Olu of Warri’s Visit to Pere Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh
In an open letter, the Warri Ijaw Stakeholders Forum urged both monarchs to build joint peace, cultural and economic initiatives.

Ijala Communities Threaten Oil Shutdown Over Ward Delineation
Ifiekporo, Aja-Etan, Ikeren and Utunwa say their host-community status and 300,000 population make a separate Ijala Ward non-negotiable.

British Council Honours Delta Student as Nigeria’s Best in Additional Mathematics
Efetobore Joshua Koyoyo, from Ughelli South, received the November 2025 IGCSE award at a ceremony in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Olu of Warri, Ogbe-Ijoh Monarch Hold Historic Meeting Amid Warri Boundary Disputes
The private visit to Ogbe-Ijoh comes as Itsekiri and Ijaw tensions persist over ward delineation in Warri, raising hopes of dialogue.