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- Okowa, Nwoko Set for Delta North Showdown as 2027 Battle Heats Up
by Sisan OkotieNwoko 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.” - Warri Youth Coalition Endorses Lawuru, Moves to Fund APC Nomination Form
by Sisan OkotieSpokesman 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. - Tinubu Approves ₦68.32tn 2026 Budget, Extends 2025 Capital Plan
by Akpevwe IghoPresident Bola Tinubu has given legal backing to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, setting the country’s total spending at ₦68.32 trillion. Alongside it, he approved an extension of the 2025 budget… Read more: Tinubu Approves ₦68.32tn 2026 Budget, Extends 2025 Capital Plan - Technical Glitches Disrupt 2026 UTME in Ughelli Centres
by Akpevwe IghoThe 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began across Nigeria on a shaky note, as candidates in parts of Delta State encountered technical setbacks that hindered the exercise. In Ughelli,… Read more: Technical Glitches Disrupt 2026 UTME in Ughelli Centres - Wike Tells Atiku to Shelve Presidential Ambition, Dismisses ADC Venue Allegations
by Akpevwe IghoThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to shelve any plans of contesting the 2027 presidential election, declaring that there is… Read more: Wike Tells Atiku to Shelve Presidential Ambition, Dismisses ADC Venue Allegations - Olu of Warri, Okonjo-Iweala, Others for Africa Development Conference at Harvard
by Sisan OkotieThe Warri monarch will speak on the topic, “A New Era of Leadership in Africa: Values, Institutions and Influence.” - Delta CP Orders Trial of Officers Over Viral Extortion Video
by Akpevwe IghoDelta State Police Command has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Inspector Augustine Jeremiah and Corporal Miracle Ehirim over their appearance in a viral video that drew widespread attention. Commissioner of Police,… Read more: Delta CP Orders Trial of Officers Over Viral Extortion Video - Delta Ijaw Confer Prestigious Title on Oborevwori
by Akpevwe IghoDelta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has been honoured with the traditional title Ijaw-ebidou-owei by the Ijaw ethnic nationality in recognition of his efforts in developing riverine communities across the state.… Read more: Delta Ijaw Confer Prestigious Title on Oborevwori - FG Moves to Fast-Track Udu Federal Medical Centre Project
by Akpevwe IghoThe Federal Government has moved to fast-track the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Udu Kingdom, Delta State, giving assurances that the project will meet key delivery targets… Read more: FG Moves to Fast-Track Udu Federal Medical Centre Project - Delta PDP Kicks Over Alleged Seizure of Party Secretariat
by Akpevwe IghoThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has protested the alleged occupation of its secretariat by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the state APC chairman, Chief… Read more: Delta PDP Kicks Over Alleged Seizure of Party Secretariat