Six governors from Nigeria's Niger Delta region have been nominated for the 2025 Peace and Meritorious Awards. The public will vote to decide the winner for infrastructure and development. Read the full list and voting details.
A gunman killed six people in a shooting spree across three locations in Mississippi. The suspect is now in custody. Authorities confirm no ongoing threat to the community.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's 2025 defined Delta's progress with global partnerships in China, Germany, Brazil, over 70 road projects, and a N1.73tn 2026 budget. See the full impact.
Samira Sheriff, mother of Adama Indimi, publicly insults her daughter's ex-husband, Prince Abdulmalik Ado Ibrahim, as a narcissist. The feud escalates amid a bitter child custody and maintenance battle in Abuja courts. Read the full details.
Franky Venegas of the viral Island Boys duo is back in jail in Florida on a drug paraphernalia charge. He was denied bond due to a prior firearm case. Read the full details.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori extends New Year felicitations, promises deepened focus on infrastructure, jobs, and security under the MORE Agenda for 2026.
Governor Oborevwori's defection to APC has reshaped Delta politics. While APC projects confidence, PDP fights for survival and ADC emerges as a protest platform. Analysis of the 2027 governorship race dynamics.
Delta State Government vows to prioritize citizen welfare and deliver high-quality, enduring infrastructure projects without borrowing, as stated by the Governor's spokesperson.
A Texas father heroically rescued his 15-year-old daughter after tracking her phone on Christmas Day. The suspect, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, is now in custody. Read the full story.
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast, causing buildings to sway in Taipei. No casualties reported. Stay informed about seismic activity.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori resolves a decade-long pension crisis in Delta State, clearing over N50bn in arrears for more than 11,800 local council retirees through strategic loans and sensitization.
A 3-year-old boy is orphaned after a drunk driver going the wrong way killed his parents and sister. The tragedy highlights the fatal consequences of impaired driving. Read the full story.
In remote Kenyan villages, 80% of girls endure female genital mutilation despite a 2011 law. Activists fight entrenched tradition, corruption, and curses to rescue victims. Read the full report.
A 51-year-old Florida woman, Susan Avalon, is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing both of her ex-husbands on the same day. Authorities reveal chilling details of the crimes. Read the full story.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori reports a 90% IGR surge to N158bn, zero borrowing for major projects, and outlines Delta's infrastructure transformation. Read the full story.
A Lagos High Court has ruled in favour of Ikota Kounti residents, affirming their right to terminate a management company and appoint a new estate manager. Read the full story.
Former Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has passed away at 68. Governor Oborevwori mourns a major loss to the state and nation. Read more about his legacy.
Former The Voice contestant Kata Hay arrested in Oklahoma on a Tennessee vehicular homicide warrant. She faces DUI and other charges. Full story on her legal troubles.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget into law, a 70% increase from 2025. The budget focuses on capital projects and is tagged 'Budget of Accelerating the MORE Agenda'. Read more.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget, a 70% increase focused on capital projects. He also enacted laws on social investment, education, and security.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori supports the creation of Anioma State but insists on following constitutional provisions. Anioma youths staged a peaceful protest in Asaba.
Delta State House of Assembly passes a N1.73 trillion budget for 2026, raising the governor's proposal by N65.6 billion. Read details on the budget breakdown and legislative process.
Delta State faces a surge in deadly land conflicts, with 10 lives lost in six months. Police cite greed and corruption as root causes. Read the full investigation.
Nine men arrested for gang-raping a woman during a traditional ceremony in Laare Town. DCI leads manhunt, suspects detained as public outrage grows. Read the full story.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has unveiled the Cubana Millennium City, a luxury real estate project by Obi Cubana, signaling strong investor trust in Delta's economy and security.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori nominated for the 2026 UN Public Service Award for governance and peace-building. Read about the recognition from CCDI.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori presents a N1.664 trillion 2026 budget to the Delta State Assembly, with 70% for capital projects to accelerate development. Read the full breakdown.
Delta State Governor presents a record N1.66 trillion 'Budget of Accelerating the More Agenda' for 2026, focusing heavily on infrastructure and economic growth.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori commended the Nigerian Navy for safeguarding maritime assets and oil infrastructure. The state also plans a ₦1bn BOI loan to boost industrialization.
Delta State Government plans to secure ₦1 billion loan from Bank of Industry to accelerate industrialisation and technology-driven manufacturing. Learn how this initiative will transform the state's economy.