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Akpevwe Igho

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Politics

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.

Community

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.

Community

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.

Community

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.

Politics

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.

Education

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.

Politics

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

Education

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.

Sports

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.

Reports

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.

Community

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

Politics

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.

News

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.

Community

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.

Community

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.

Politics

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.

Education

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.

Community

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.