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Education

Lagos-based NGOs Partner To set Up Montessori-inspired ‘Lab’ In Delta Community

“In the long term, our goal is for the Play Learn Lab to become a model that can be replicated in other schools across Warri, Delta State, and beyond, ensuring that every Nigerian child has an unencumbered and joyful childhood.”

Politics

Governor Fubara Decamps To The Ruling APC

The announcement came at a Port Harcourt stakeholders meeting, a night after he met President Tinubu in Abuja.

Community

“Trans Warri Ode-Itsekiri Road Completed, Ready for Commissioning In 2026” -Oborevwori

The 20.95km road with 15 bridges, awarded 19 years ago, will link coastal Warri South communities to mainland Warri.

Community

Nigerian Army Embarks On Remedial Effort On Bad Portions Of Refinery Road

Soldiers patched bad spots near the Warri refinery to ease commuters' suffering while awaiting the state government's promised repairs.

Politics

Just In: Nigeria’s Minister of Defense, Badaru Resigns

The former Jigawa governor cited ill health in a letter to Tinubu, who accepted it and may name a successor this week.

Community

Kidnap Gang Behind Murdered Delta Palm Wine Tapper Eliminated In Intelligence-Led Operations

A joint team stormed the gang's hideout after days of surveillance, recovering an AK-47 rifle and victims' phones.

News

Warri-born Air Force Officer, Eyekosi Promoted To Air Vice Marshal

He was one of 27 air commodores elevated on Thursday after assessments of merit, competence and experience.

Diaspora

ICUK Hosts Inaugural Itsekiri Honours Night

Recipients were recognised for contributions spanning traditional leadership, aviation, community service, women empowerment, digital preservation, investment and philanthropy.

Reports

Train Derails in Kogi, Police Rescue Stranded Passengers on Itakpe–Warri Line

No deaths were recorded, and investigators are examining a possible track misalignment or mechanical fault in the corridor's second mishap this month.

News

Oborevwori Commences Electrification of Ode-Itsekiri And 5 Other Warri South Communities

The electrification of these Warri South communities marks another step toward bridging the rural-urban development gap, advancing Oborevwori’s vision of a brighter, more connected Delta where every community benefits from modern public utilities and sustainable progress.

News

Tinubu Changes Service Chiefs, Rejigs Security Hierarchy

According to the statement, Musa was replaced by General Olufemi Oluyede, who until the new appointment was Chief of Army Staff.

Education

Delta State, WAEC Partner to Roll Out Computer-Based Exams Ahead of 2026 National Digital Transition

He further revealed that pilot ICT centers will be established in all local government areas to support the transition process and serve as training hubs for students and teachers.

Politics

Senate Confirms President Tinubu Nominee, Amupitan, as New INEC Chairman

Joash’s appointment was confirmed two days after President Bola Tinubu submitted his name to the Senate for consideration and approval.

Politics

Delta APC Declares Total Support for Tinubu, Oborevwori Ahead of 2027 Elections

Stakeholders at an Asaba meeting passed a vote of confidence moved by Keyamo, as Oborevwori warned against disloyalty.

News

President Tinubu Nominates Amupitan As New INEC Boss

The Council of State backed the University of Jos law professor to replace Mahmood Yakubu, with his name now going to the Senate.

Niger Delta

NCDMB Empowers 50 Niger Delta Youths with Technical Skills In Warri

The CCTV and Fire Alarm Systems training forms part of NCDMB’s broader capacity-building initiatives aimed at empowering Nigerian youths, promoting technology transfer, and reducing dependence on foreign expertise in the oil and gas value chain.

Reports

NCDMB Partners Foundation to Empower Sixty Youths in Warri

For six months, sixty youth were gathered at the Multi-purpose Youth Training Centre, Egbokodo where they acquired skills and training in agricultural enterprise, catering, tailoring, shoe making, hairdressing and Make up.

Niger Delta

Olu Of Warri Comes To The Rescue Of Itsekiri Amnesty Students In Novena University

Colins Oritsetimeyin Edema disclosed that the monarch has emplaced a machinery to pay all outstanding arrears of the Itsekiri graduates from that institution to enable them collect their certificates.