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Diaspora

Oborevwori Presents Staff of Office to New Ohworode of Olomu

Represented by his deputy, the governor hailed a peaceful succession and urged stakeholders to back the new monarch.

Community

Isoko Communities Threaten Campaign Boycott Over Power Outage

Youths protested in Oleh over the prolonged blackout, demanding completion of the Ozoro substation before campaigns are welcomed.

Community

Uvwie Rejects Itsekiri Ancestry Claims Over Key Communities

The union says genealogical records trace the disputed communities to Uvwie roots, and asked government to prevent unrest.

Politics

Guwor Urges State Assemblies to Domesticate 2025 Tax Acts

The speakers conference chairman spoke at a Lagos workshop by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, praising its support for legislative capacity and oversight.

Community

Delta Fire Service Averts Tanker Explosion

Firefighters doused fuel spilled when a tanker hit a trailer at Okpanam, and also tackled two Sapele blazes.

Community

Boat Accident in Southern Ijaw Leaves Three Children Dead

The wooden boat, travelling from Azuzuama to Yenagoa, capsized around 1 a.m., with overloading and a faulty water evacuation system suspected.

Education

NELFUND Warns Public Over Fake Student Loan Portal

The fund says a viral notice falsely claiming Tinubu approved a 2026 portal directs applicants to an unverified link.

Politics

Debt, Low Revenue Delay Projects in Ughelli South LGA

Chairman Lucky Avweromre cited teachers' salaries and inherited debts while inspecting 35 projects and inaugurating three transformers.

Politics

Delta Govt Promises Action After Ndokwa Power Protest

Protesters from three council areas demanded connection to the Okpai power plant, and the chief of staff cited the state electricity commission bill.

Community

Anioma Monarchs Demand Respect for Customary Succession Laws

Monarchs at an inaugural Delta North peace symposium urged neutrality from kingmakers and a framework limiting political influence in successions.

Community

OML 26: Delta Communities Demand ₦2.4bn HCDT Balance, Warn of Shutdown

The Isoko Grassroots Mobilisers say only partial remittance came in October 2025, and no development projects have followed since inauguration.

Politics

Omo-Agege Sets Sights on Delta Central Senate Seat for 2027

The former deputy Senate president says consultations across the district's eight council areas preceded his APC bid to represent Urhobo interests.

Community

Effurun High Court Discharges Two Minors in Rape Case

The court struck out the matter on April 21, 2026, after the Warri Area Command failed to prosecute diligently.

Politics

Tinubu Sacks Finance Minister Edun, Appoints Oyedele

Housing minister Dangiwa also goes, with Darma nominated to replace him, as handovers must be completed by April 23.

News

Sapele Council Chairman Freed After Kidnap Ordeal

The gunmen seized him at his Owumi Road hotel on April 10, shooting a vigilante member before fleeing in a Range Rover.

News

Former Delta Commissioner Raises Alarm Over Repeated Herdsmen Attacks on Farmland

Muoboghare petitioned the Ughelli police, saying cattle destroyed sweet potatoes, beans and cotton on his farmland.

News

Court Upholds Idjerhe Monarch Amid Removal Claims

The Oghara High Court granted an interlocutory injunction favouring King Whiskey, while the palace dismissed social media claims of his dethronement.

Community

VP Shettima Pays Tribute to Tony Elumelu’s Father-in-Law in Delta

Shettima delivered President Tinubu's condolences at Onicha-Olona, praising the late Sir Israel Ogbue's quiet influence and wisdom.