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Independence Day Run in Effurun Disrupted as Youths Reject Tinubu-Branded Shirts
A 5-kilometre Independence Day fitness run at PTI Junction in Effurun, Delta State, was disrupted on Thursday after some participants rejected polo shirts bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu.
Nigeria @66: Tinubu Declares End of Reform Era, Says Prosperity Is Next
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the difficult phase of economic reforms, saying the country is now entering what he described as an “age of prosperity.”
Ondo-Delta Crisis: Reps Demand Military Deployment, Boundary Demarcation
The House of Representatives has called for urgent federal intervention over escalating violence along the Ondo-Delta border, following reported attacks on Ilaje communities.
Oborevwori Lifts Izeze’s Suspension, Sets 10-Week Resumption Date
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has lifted the suspension of the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, directing him to return to office after the suspension completes 10 weeks.
Chest-Deep Floods Force Delta Residents From Homes
Residents of Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, were seen wading through chest-deep floodwater on Monday, carrying household belongings on their heads as they fled their homes in search of refuge.
Adeda’s Death: Commissioner, Three Others Nabbed, as Police Declare Two 'Wanted'
The Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, and three others have been arrested over the death of a Deputy Director in the ministry, Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda.
AAC Sues Tinubu Over Alleged Failure to Transmit Vacation Declaration
The African Action Congress (AAC) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s alleged failure to transmit a written declaration to the National Assembly before proceeding on vacation to Europe.
FG Approves Modernisation of Delta, Onne, Rivers, Calabar Ports
The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of four major ports in the eastern part of the country, including the Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports.
Delta Govt Visits Family of Late Adeda, Offers Condolences
The Delta State Government has visited the family of the late Mr Adeda Ekwevugbe to commiserate with them over his death.
Omadino Petitions Tinubu Over Alleged Chevron Employment, Contract Exclusion
Omadino community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over alleged exclusion of its people, as well as indigenous contractors and equipment owners from Chevron Nigeria Limited’s oil and gas contracts.
Delta By-Elections: Appeal Court Constitutes Election Petition Tribunal
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has constituted the Election Petition Tribunal to handle petitions arising from the National and State Houses of Assembly by-elections held in Delta State on September 19, 2026.
Delta Govt Backs Proposed Burutu Sea Link Initiative
The Delta State Government has expressed its readiness to support the proposed Burutu Sea Link initiative following renewed interest in the development of Burutu Port as a strategic maritime hub.
Keyamo Accuses NDC of Wreaking Havoc in Effurun, Vows Petition to IGP
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has alleged that suspected thugs affiliated with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) attacked his community in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Edo Police Arrest Prophet Over Alleged Abduction of Five Girls
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 50-year-old self-acclaimed prophet, Nicholas Nusa, over the alleged abduction of five female children in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.
Udu Bye-Election: APC Wins With 8,724 Votes
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Udu State Constituency by-election in Delta State with 8,724 votes.
Delta Govt Condemns Effurun Clash, Orders Investigation
The Delta State Government has condemned the reported clash involving NDC supporters and suspected thugs in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, warning that political rivalry must not be allowed to threaten peace and security in the state.
Effurun Campaign Clash: NDC Rep Candidate Accuses Oborevwori, APC of Mobilising Thugs
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives candidate for Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency, Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, has accused Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of being behind an alleged attack on NDC supporters during a campaign march in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area.
Delta NDC Guber Candidate Condemns Uvwie Rally Attack, Vows to Continue Campaign
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta State, Chris Iyovwaye, has condemned the violent attack that disrupted the party’s rally along Sheriff Oborevwori Way in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, allegedly involving suspected thugs.