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PDP to Sue Delta Governor, Others Over Defection to APC
The party's legal adviser was told to reclaim its mandate, and a zonal chairman will restructure Delta after a six-hour Abuja meeting.

Court Rejects Emefiele’s Bid to Reclaim Forfeited Abuja Estate
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie ordered final forfeiture of the 753-unit Lokogoma estate, rejecting claims that the EFCC hid its forfeiture notice.

Oborevwori Declares Himself APC Leader, Calls Shift “A Movement, Not Defection”
At an Asaba reception attended by Shettima, the governor vowed to end factions, as Omo-Agege and Keyamo dispute Delta APC leadership.

Coalition Rejects Political Plot Targeting Key Itsekiri Figures After Officer’s Arrest
Itsekiri groups say the British Army officer was detained without charge, and link the smear to Warri ward delineation.

Warri Chief Condemns Malicious Rumors Against Olu of Warri
Chief Godday Erewa dismissed online claims tying Ogiame Atuwatse III to an arms deal, asking the DSS to clarify and threatening legal action.

Rainstorm Damages Key Facilities at Delta NYSC Camp

Presidency: APC Defections Voluntary, Not Under Duress
Bayo Onanuga dismissed one-party state fears after Delta governor Oborevwori, Ifeanyi Okowa and other PDP figures joined the ruling party.

Rivers Administrator Seeks More Time to Brief Lawmakers, Says State Still Fragile
Ibas apologised in Abuja for missing two April sittings, pledging full cooperation, as the ad hoc committee set a fresh date.

Akpabio to Lead Nigerian Delegation to Pope Francis’ Funeral
The Tinubu-appointed team includes Bianca Ojukwu and three archbishops, and will deliver a condolence letter to the Vatican.

Oborevwori’s Defection Fuels Debate as Wike, Keyamo, Urhie, Others React
Ministers hailed the Delta governor's switch as historic while critics called it a betrayal of mandate ahead of 2027.

Tinubu Meets Security Chiefs Over Rising Attacks in Plateau, Benue
The talks with Ribadu and Musa follow his return from Europe and weeks of killings in Bokkos, Bassa and Logo.

Tinubu Meets Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara in London
Sources say Fubara sought the Tuesday talks, their first since the March 18 emergency rule, to ease Rivers tensions.

Delta Ranks High in HIV Cases as Nigeria’s Total Tops 2 Million
NACA data puts Delta at 68,170 cases, with only a third of pregnant women needing antiretroviral therapy receiving it.

Yoruba Coalition Calls on Tinubu to Address Itsekiri Marginalisation in Delta
The alliance wants the Warri ward delineation halted, the Tantita pipeline contract cancelled and INEC officials investigated.

Tenants Lure, Abduct Four Kids in Delta Community
Three women who rented a room without giving names took the children to buy biscuits and vanished, police say; the landlady is in custody.

Tragedy in Lagos as Multi-Storey Building Collapses

Presidency Denies Shettima Was Denied Access to Villa
Stanley Nkwocha called the blog report fabricated, saying rumours of a rift between Tinubu and his deputy are baseless.

Wike Says Fubara Must Seek Forgiveness, Backs State of Emergency in Rivers
The FCT minister says two governors sought to mediate the rift, and he wants Fubara removed as part of any resolution.