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Politics

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.

Reports

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.

Reports

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.

Reports

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.

News

EFCC Detains Aisha Achimugu

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

Reports

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Reports

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Reports

Court Orders Arrest of CBEX Promoters Over $1bn Fraud

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

International

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.

Politics

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.