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News

Okaegwu Emerges APP Governorship Candidate for 2027 Delta Election

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has picked its Delta State Chairman, Hon. Okaegwu Isioma Peter, as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state.

News

Oborevwori Sends 13th-Month Salary Bill to Delta Assembly

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has forwarded a bill seeking the enactment of a law to provide for the payment of a 13th-month salary to eligible public servants in the state.

News

New Delta CP Unveils Security Agenda, Targets Kidnapping, Cultism, Cybercrime

The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, has unveiled a fresh security agenda aimed at strengthening crime prevention, community policing and public confidence in the state.

Politics

Delineation: Itsekiri, Ijaw to Rotate Proposed Warri Federal Constituency II Seat

Under a deal signed at the National Security Adviser's office in Abuja, Ijaws take the seat first for two terms.

Politics

Joel Onowakpo Coasts to Victory in Delta South APC Primary

The senator polled 87,805 votes against Michael Diden's 30,798, sweeping seven of the district's eight local government areas.

Politics

Oborevwori gets Royal Order of Iwere Honour as Itsekiri backs Tinubu, Gov, for Second Term

The governor called the endorsement at the Olu of Warri's palace unprecedented and pledged more roads and electrification projects.

Politics

Oborevwori Has No Match in 2027, Says Delta Aide

According to him, the achievements of the Oborevwori administration have effectively weakened opposition forces in the state ahead of the next election cycle.

Politics

Oborevwori, Top Dignitaries Attend Oritsejafor’s Thanksgiving Service

Oborevwori described the gathering as “a celebration of God’s faithfulness and mercy,” stressing the importance of spiritual leadership and prayers in governance.

Politics

Okowa, Nwoko Set for Delta North Showdown as 2027 Battle Heats Up

Nwoko made his re-election declaration upon arrival at Asaba Airport, stressing that the Anioma people are determined to move away from what he described as “old-style politics.”

Politics

Warri Youth Coalition Endorses Lawuru, Moves to Fund APC Nomination Form

Spokesman of the coalition, Prince Nosa Temisan Owie, said the youths were committed to ensuring Lawuru’s emergence, revealing that funds had already been mobilised to purchase the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form.

Diaspora

Olu of Warri, Okonjo-Iweala, Others for Africa Development Conference at Harvard

The Warri monarch will speak on the topic, “A New Era of Leadership in Africa: Values, Institutions and Influence.”

Education

Yemi Oyeniyi Takes Over as Delta New Commissioner of Police

With more than two decades of progressive policing experience, CP Oyeniyi is regarded as a seasoned and accomplished officer, expected to bring his wealth of expertise to bear in strengthening security operations in Delta State.

Politics

“Asaba, Warri Will Be capitals of Anioma, Delta”, -Akpabio

The Senate President told an APC zonal convention in Asaba he would back the new state if South-South leaders agree.

Sports

“Morocco Are 2025 AFCON Winners” -CAF

In the statement, Senegal were declared to have forfeited the match by 3 goals to zero in favour of Morocco.

Education

Oborevwori Commissions Ultra-Modern Omadino Technical College In Warri

The governor said the solar-powered college with workshops, hostels and labs will equip Delta youths with practical skills for jobs.

Sports

Senegal Defeats Morocco To Win 2025 AFCON

Pape Gueye's 94th-minute strike settled a chaotic final in Rabat after Edouard Mendy saved Brahim Diaz's panenka penalty.

Niger Delta

Niger Delta Group Disputes COAS Claim On Pipelines Vandalism

Commending the COAS for his vigilance and commitment to protecting national assets, the NDPA urged the Army to channel similar energy towards tackling illegal mining of solid minerals in Northern states such as Zamfara, which it said is draining the country’s economic potential.

Community

“No More Business As Usual”, Olu of Warri Warns Chevron, Others Over Decades of Neglect

“This is not about contracts for a few. It is about restoring dignity to all,” he emphasized.