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Politics

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.

Politics

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.

News

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.

News

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.

News

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.

Community

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

News

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

Community

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.

Reports

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.

Reports

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

News

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Education

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.