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Delta Govt Assures Communities of Imminent Intervention on Erosion Crisis

The state says it has paid its N1 billion counterpart funding and awaits approval from federal and European partners.

NDC Denies Imposing Candidates, Cites Consultation-Based Primary Process

The party says state caucus heads led consultations, and reconciliation will begin after its National Executive Committee meeting.

Warri, Sapele, Others Face Power Outages as TCN Begins Feeder Repairs

Daily outages from 10am to 5pm run until 16 June as crews install a bus coupler breaker.

Cheers as Vehicles Finally Cross Orere Bridge, Ending Years of River Crossing Challenges

The 500-metre Delta crossing, awarded in 2021, is over 82 per cent done and should be commissioned before 2027.

Delta CP Orders Tight Security Around Worship Centres, Schools, Amid Rising Security Concerns

Yemi Oyeniyi also warned officers against misconduct and told divisional heads to deepen ties with traditional rulers and community leaders.

Delta SUBEB Launches Statewide Campaign to Boost School Enrollment

The board says the drive will reach all 25 local government areas through road walks and community engagement before the new session.

Delta Court Jails Four Over Oil Pipeline Vandalism After NSCDC Arrests

Justice Olubanjo found the four guilty of conspiracy and tampering with oil pipelines after intelligence operatives investigated them in Asaba.

Itsekiri Seek Additional Wards, Fault INEC Mapping

The group wants 12 Itsekiri and eight Ijaw wards in each council, alleging polling units mapped in rivers and swamps.

Delta Teachers Joins Nationwide Protest Demanding The Release of Oyo Abducted Students

Teachers from all 25 council areas marched to Government House in Asaba, threatening a nationwide school shutdown if abductees remain unreleased.

Four Convicted Over Owo Catholic Church Attack Get Death Sentence

Omo-Agege Claims Oborevwori Left PDP for APC to Avoid Direct Political Contest

The former deputy senate president says his support has grown since 2023, when he insists he won the governorship.

Makinde Fires Back at Fayose Over Kidnap Allegations, Says Ex-Governor Needs Prayers

Oyo says Fayose's unproven claims could hamper rescue efforts, insisting Makinde is focused on freeing the abducted Oriire students and teachers.

Oborevwori: Deltans Must Back Tinubu in 2027, Voting Against Him Would Be ‘Evil

The governor cited the First Lady's Warri chieftaincy and improved federal revenue from Tinubu's reforms in urging Deltans' support.

Tinubu Commissions Naval Vessels, Launches Gulf Maritime Task Force

NNS Oloibiri, Mambila and Gurara entered service in Lagos during events marking the Navy's 70th anniversary and fleet review.

Aid Her Initiative Advances Call For Menstrual Hygiene In Delta

Around 650 girls and boys at two Warri schools attended sessions on menstrual hygiene, dignity and ending period poverty.

Peter Obi Faults Focus on 2027 Politics Amid Rising Insecurity

He says pupils seized in Borno and Oyo on May 15 remain captive, weeks after gunmen took them.

Delta NDC Stakeholders Demand Release of Primary Election Results, Raise Concerns Over Delay

The group says delegates deserve the outcome, warning that prolonged silence could fuel speculation and weaken confidence in the party's process.

Extrajudicial Killing: Court Remands Dismissed ASP Nuhu, Four Others Over Oghenemine’s Death

The five were arraigned on Monday over the April 26 Effurun shooting, which sparked outrage after footage spread online.