Reporting by
Mirabel Itse
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Diri Warns Appointees Against Early Campaigning
The governor told the state executive council in Yenagoa that appointees who campaign before INEC releases guidelines must resign or be removed.

Federal Government Declares May 1 Public Holiday
Interior minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo praised workers' dedication and urged innovation, productivity and support for President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

Labour Party Ward Chairman Kidnapped in Edo State
Okasime Olowojoba was seized near Sasaro while driving his children to Igarra, and his abductors are demanding 50 million naira.

Warri-Itakpe Train Service to Resume After Suspension
The corporation says repairs are complete and the train will run six days weekly, with Thursdays reserved for maintenance.

EFCC Detains Aisha Achimugu
The businesswoman returned voluntarily from London and was held at about 5am, a day before her court appearance.

Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced to Death
An Abuja high court convicted Peter Nwachukwu of culpable homicide after 17 witnesses testified, adding jail terms and fines on other counts.

Ned Nwoko Urges Oborevwori to Abandon Politics of Survival
The senator welcomed the governor's switch from the PDP but told him to drop old deals and back proposed new states.

OPINION: A Political Tsunami in the Oil-Rich Delta: Realignments, Resources, and Reflections
An opinion piece argues Delta leaders defected to APC to secure oil derivation wealth and federal patronage before 2027.

Police Kill Five Kidnap Suspects in Delta State
Officers raided an Agu-Amawbia forest hideout, seized an AK-47 and 132 rounds, then fought suspects near Issele-Asagba; a manhunt continues.

Warri South PDP Leaders Justify Oborevwori’s Defection to APC
Stakeholders blamed internal divisions, court battles and distrust for the switch, and are mobilising for Monday's welcome rally in Asaba.

PDP Reacts to Oborevwori, Okowa Defection to APC
Acting chairman Umar Damagum called the exit sad and unfortunate, ending 26 years of PDP control in Delta.

Shimite: Hypertension Claim False, No Autopsy Results Yet -Relative
Udoka Ikebuwa says the April 24 autopsy findings remain unreleased, as police keep her husband in protective custody pending investigations.

Wike Summons Council Chairmen, Teachers Over Strike
The minister blamed council chairmen for withholding teachers pay, after labour shut his office over the unimplemented minimum wage.

Court Orders Arrest of CBEX Promoters Over $1bn Fraud

Delta APC Begins Registration Drive After Mass PDP Defections
Local government chairmen must collect booklets from Asaba as the party registers Governor Oborevwori and other new members.

INEC Considers Voting Without PVCs in 2027
The commission says technology could allow accreditation with slips instead of cards, but lawmakers must first amend the electoral law.

Air Peace Suspends Operations Amid NiMet Strike
Passengers are stranded in Lagos, Abuja and Kano without weather data, as Keyamo meets union leaders on Thursday.

Governor Oborevwori and Top Delta PDP Figures Joins APC
The governor was received after a closed-door Asaba meeting, while Aniagwu, Manager and other PDP leaders defect Monday.