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Politics

Delta State Traditional Rulers Endorse Tinubu for 2027 Presidency

The rulers backed the president during Oluremi Tinubu's Asaba visit, praising expressway projects and also urging support for Governor Oborevwori's re-election.

Reports

Delta Police Kill Five Suspects in Gun Battle

Police also arrested a kidnapping syndicate leader and two others, recovering an AK-47, pump-action gun and over 60 rounds.

Reports

Delta State Government Shuts Down ‘Killer Hotel’

Isoko North sealed Century Home after a guest was tied up and stabbed dead, with the owner and staff detained.

Politics

Okpebholo Declares State of Emergency on Public Schools

The governor toured schools in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor, citing missing fences and eroded roads, and promised work starts tomorrow.

Politics

Remi Tinubu Distributes 10,000 Healthcare Kits in South-South

The scrubs and crocs went to midwives in Asaba, where 2,000 Delta women were also promised N50,000 each.

News

Edo Police Search for Suspect in Murder of Woman and Child

The decomposing bodies were found after a neighbour reported a foul smell, days before the couple's planned wedding.

Politics

Rivers State Head of Service Resigns, New SSG Appointed

Nwaeke stepped down after serving under suspended Governor Fubara, and sole administrator Ibas has named Ibibi Worika secretary to the state government.

Reports

Oborevwori Appoints Oseji As Head of Service

The medical doctor and former environment permanent secretary succeeds Reginald Bayoko, who served nearly nine years, and is sworn in March 31.

Politics

FG Begins Construction of Second Niger Bridge Access Road

The 17.5km dual carriageway, flagged off by Governor Oborevwori for President Tinubu, will link Asaba-Benin and Onitsha-Enugu highways.

Politics

Recall Petition Filed As Constituents Launch #NatashaMustGo Protest

Kogi Central constituents asked INEC in Okene to vacate Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Senate seat, citing lost confidence and embarrassment.

Reports

12 Inmates Escape Correctional Centre in Kogi

One escapee has been re-arrested, and the governor has ordered tighter security at correctional facilities across the state.

Politics

Delta State Government Set to Launch ₦1bn Loan Scheme

The fund will offer small businesses single-digit interest below nine per cent, with disbursement through the Bank of Industry expected in early April.

News

Police Launch Rescue Operation For Abducted Delta Farmer

Kingsley Mordi, 48, was seized near Umu Ubeh on Friday evening, with his captors demanding N40 million.

Reports

Pastor Komaiya Demands Apology From Detained Delta Cleric

Komaiya reportedly wants Alilu to record a public apology online and preach it in his church before charges are dropped.

Politics

Constituents Urge Recall of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

Politics

PDP Governors Set to Challenge Rivers Emergency Rule

The party's governors will direct their attorneys general to seek judicial interpretation of the constitutional section underpinning Tinubu's declaration.

Reports

NCDMB and Stakeholders Urge Stronger Local Content as Inaugural Summit Ends

Delegates at the Vanguard, Delta State and NCDMB summit urged strategic local content policies to build capacity, transfer technology and create jobs.

Politics

President Tinubu Swears in Ibas as Sole Administrator of Rivers State

The retired vice admiral takes over after Fubara, his deputy and the assembly were suspended for six months.