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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.

Warri City Stadium Pitch Under Scrutiny as Expert Faults ‘Cosmetic’ Projects

Turf specialist Ebi Egbe says green surfaces often fail under match pressure, days after Oborevwori and Gusau praised the Warri pitch.

Tinubu Approves ₦68.32tn 2026 Budget, Extends 2025 Capital Plan

The plan devotes ₦32.2 trillion to capital projects and took effect April 1, while 2025 spending runs to June.

Technical Glitches Disrupt 2026 UTME in Ughelli Centres

Server downtime and faulty computers left candidates at two centres unable to sit, with JAMB yet to respond publicly.

Wike Tells Atiku to Shelve Presidential Ambition, Dismisses ADC Venue Allegations

The FCT minister spoke during a Kuje road inspection, praising Tinubu's record and ordering a probe into the venue claims.

Delta CP Orders Trial of Officers Over Viral Extortion Video

Two officers named in the clip face an orderly room trial expected to conclude today, with findings made public.

Delta Ijaw Confer Prestigious Title on Oborevwori

Traditional rulers praised his riverine development record and endorsed him for 2027, as he pledged the Ayakoromor Bridge.

FG Moves to Fast-Track Udu Federal Medical Centre Project

Salako says the centre is on the priority list, ordered a five-year plan, and confirmed medical supplies to the temporary site.

Delta PDP Kicks Over Alleged Seizure of Party Secretariat

The party says the building remains registered in its name and has threatened legal action to reclaim it.

Police Intercept Cocaine Hidden in Bulbs, Recover Gun in Delta

Delta Police Detain Officers in Asaba Over Extortion

A traveller missed his Lagos flight and paid ₦51,500 through a station POS operator before officers were arrested and detained.

Delta CP Orders Crackdown on Police Extortion, Illegal Checkpoints

Yemi Oyeniyi told commanders in Asaba to end arrest by proxy, avoid land disputes and adopt intelligence-led policing or face discipline.

Warri Court Arraigns Two Over Alleged Illegal Levy Demand

Both men pleaded not guilty to demanding deve from a developer and were granted bail until May 2026.