Reporting by
Akpevwe Igho
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Adeleke: We Won’t Allow APC Return Osun to Days Workers Begged for Food
The governor urged voters to reject the opposition on August 15, accusing it of paying civil servants half salaries.

EFCC Defends Restriction on Osun Government Account, Cites Legal Backing
Wilson Uwujaren said the anti-graft agency flagged suspicious transfers to corporate entities and can hold the account for 72 hours.

Delta Commences Digital Birth, Death Registration
The commission says the VitalReg platform will speed up documentation, with 4,011 registration centres nationwide set to expand to 8,000.

Refuse Dump Chokes Orhuwhorun Junction, Raises Health, Safety Concerns
Waste from the nearby market has narrowed the busy Udu roundabout, and residents fear blocked drains and flooding.

Family Demands Justice After Son’s Death, Alleges NDLEA Officer’s Involvement in Sapele
Relatives say the young man was taken from home, later found in a river, and offered ₦1 million for a quick burial.

Uduaghan Praises Ibori for Strong Leadership, Big Milestones
In a birthday statement marking Ibori at 68, the Alema of Warri hailed his infrastructure investments, mentorship and resource control advocacy.

Odebala Laments State of Oghara–Mosogar–Sapele Road, Calls Out Delta State Govt
The governorship aspirant wants 20 DESTMA officers deployed to work with FRSC and police easing gridlock on the federal road.

EFCC Freezes Osun Govt Salary Account Days Before Gubernatorial Election
The First Bank account, said to fund workers' salaries, was restricted days after Governor Adeleke alleged such a plan; the anti-graft agency has not commented.

9-Year-Old Boy Dies After Floodwaters Sweep Him Into Drainage in Asaba

Warri Kingdom Set for Stronger Cultural, Tourism Push After Minister’s Visit
Musawa met the Olu of Warri to discuss his fifth coronation anniversary and plans for heritage preservation, youth empowerment and investment.

Delta Makes History as Asaba Specialist Hospital Unveils Nigeria’s First Helium-Free MRI Scanner
The Siemens 1.5 Tesla machine needs less maintenance, and over 10 patients received free scans during a two-day launch.

19-Year-Old Delta Woman Rescued After Alleged Trafficking Ordeal in Ivory Coast
Annabel was lured abroad with promises of jobs and abandoned; Hon. Stella Okotete helped secure her safe return.

INEC Begins Restoration of Abraka, Isoko North II and Ughelli South II Constituencies Ahead of 2027 Polls
A technical team inaugurated at an Asaba stakeholders meeting has 48 hours to submit the constituencies GPS coordinates.

Oborevwori Approves ₦2m Grant, Monthly Stipends for South Africa Returnees
Evacuated Deltans will also get free medical checks and counselling, with stipends running from August 2026 until May 2027.

FG to Begin Phasing Out Electricity Subsidies From 2027, Rules Out Immediate Tariff Hike
Power minister Joseph Tegbe says the phased removal will protect vulnerable consumers while easing sector debts and attracting fresh investment.

PDP Defies INEC, Submits Jonathan’s 2027 Presidential Nomination
The Turaki-led committee says INEC withheld access codes, threatens legal action if a different candidate list is published.

Anioma State Creation Has Reached Critical Stage, Closer To Realization – Ned Nwoko
The senator urged Delta North leaders to unite behind the statehood bid, citing the sponsored bill and successful public hearing as progress.

NANS Demands Swift Rescue of Abducted Ogun Polytechnic Students
The student body linked the hostel attack to a recent robbery at Itori and urged more on-campus accommodation.