Reporting by
Akpevwe Igho
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Delta Fire Service Averts Tanker Explosion
Firefighters doused fuel spilled when a tanker hit a trailer at Okpanam, and also tackled two Sapele blazes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.