Reporting by
Akpevwe Igho
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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.

South Africa Returnees Head Home as Delta Government Moves to Offer Relief
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will present a support package to the displaced Deltans at Asaba on Friday, easing their resettlement.

IGP Explains Deliberate Delay in Oyo Schoolchildren Rescue Operation
Disu said a remote area without phone networks slowed the search, and agencies withheld updates to protect the hostages.

Delta APC Dismisses Omo-Agege’s Violence Claims, Demands Evidence
The party says its PTI meeting was peaceful and televised, and urged the senator to give security agencies any evidence.

Navy Cracks Down on Illegal Fuel Trade in Bonny
Personnel of Forward Operating Base Bonny recovered about 13,000 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel, with investigations ongoing.

Delta Approves Grade Level 17 Career Progression for Graduate Primary School Teachers
The joint account committee ratified the change in Asaba, with officials saying it should lift morale and retain experienced teachers.

DELSU Murder: Two Sentenced to Death, One Acquitted as Court Delivers Judgment Eight Years After Elozino Ogege’s Killing
Justice Azinge convicted Desmond Umukoro and Enaike Onoriode over the 2018 ritual killing, while the herbalist died in custody.

Residents Raise Alarm Over Decaying Abraka Grammar School, Urge Delta Government to Act
Locals say contractors photograph minor repairs then abandon the school, and want renovation funds probed and buildings rehabilitated.

Oborevwori Orders arrest after Effurun Violence, Vows Perpetrators Will Face Justice
Aniagwu said security agencies must investigate the reported assault on Simon Mudi, as government urged residents to stay calm.

Oborevwori, Guwor, Dafinone Celebrate Orodje of Okpe at 20 Years on the Throne
The three leaders praised Mujakperuo for two decades of peace, unity, cultural preservation and development in Okpe Kingdom and Delta State.

3,592 FCT Civil Servants Advance in 2025 Promotion Exercise
Wike approved the promotions as part of Tinubu's third anniversary, and ordered the 2026 exercise to begin immediately.

Solomon Dalung Condemns Alleged Assault on Delta Governor’s Protocol Officer
Dalung said Tempo Mudi was allegedly attacked at an APC meeting in Effurun for praising Tinubu, urging debate over violence.

Omo-Agege Tasks Security Agencies to Probe Political Attacks in Delta
His aide wants police and the DSS to probe an attack on the NDC governorship candidate and a disrupted APC meeting.