Nigerian APC Delta Congress Boycotted by Key Figures as Arenyeka Emerges Chair
Key figures within Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) boycotted the Delta state congress, where Arenyeka emerged as the new chairman.
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Key figures within Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) boycotted the Delta state congress, where Arenyeka emerged as the new chairman.
Heavyweights boycott Delta State APC congress The Guardian Nigeria News

Delta police have arrested five suspected cultists and armed robbers across Warri, Ughelli, and Sapele, recovering firearms and ammunition during recent operations.

Political violence has resurfaced in Nigeria, with reports of gunshots and chaos at an APC congress venue in Delta State, as the 2027 elections loom.

The week-long multi-sport event, which featured over 3,000 athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, was organised by Dunamis Icon Limited and sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission…

Discover how First Lady Remi Tinubu’s visit to Delta State complements Governor Oborevwori’s development agenda, as stated by the PAP Administrator. Read More: https://punchng.com/remi-tinubus-visit-complements-deltas-development-agenda-amnesty-chief/

A 55-year-old man in Delta State was sentenced to 60 years’ imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl. The court also ordered N50m compensation. Read More: https://punchng.com/rape-55-year-old-man-jailed-60-years-in-delta/

The respected Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, ILOT, has described the planned visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to Warri Kingdom, Thursday February 26, as a welcome development, saying the visit holds great promise for Itsekiri Nation. The Itsekiri leaders in a statement issued in Warri, Delta State, Tuesday February 24, noted that Itsekiri […] The post ILOT welcomes Tinubu to Warri, says visit holds great promise appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Delta state secretary of the caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Michael Tidi, has dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress, APC, noting that there was no force in his former party any longer to win elections in the state. The post Delta PDP secretary decamps to APC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Both sprint champions are from Delta State The post Osama, Ejiro crowned sprint champions at Niger Delta Games appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Niger Delta Sports Festival is expected to bring together athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, with events scheduled in 16 sports The post Ondo State athletes eye Niger Delta Games top spot appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Delta State police are searching for a man who allegedly set his wife's shop ablaze with two people inside, in an act of arson and attempted murder.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has elected Chief Solomon Arenyeka as its new State Chairman, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori tasking the newly formed State Working Committee to prepare for victory in the 2027 elections.

By Jeremiah Urowayino High Chief (Dr) Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore, JP, FCILG, is the Chairman of De Wayles Group of Companies, a foremost indigenous conglomerate with strategic investments in the marine industry, mechanical and civil engineering construction, and the upstream and downstream oil and gas sectors. His lineage is firmly rooted in Delta State, with paternal […] The post VICTOR WAYLES EGUKAWHORE: Legacy of excellence appeared first on Vanguard News.

FORMER Deputy Governor of Delta State, Chief Benjamin Elue, has died at the age of 85. The post Oborevwori mourns as Delta Ex-Deputy Governor Benjamin Elue dies at 85 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Team Edo emerges as the winner of the second Niger Delta Games, dethroning Bayelsa. Delta State finished second, while Bayelsa placed third. Find out more. Read More: https://punchng.com/host-edo-dethrones-bayelsa-to-win-niger-delta-games/

Police in Delta State, Nigeria, have recovered 1,520 packets of tramadol and swinol from a truck, following recent concerns raised by local elders about rising narcotic use among youth in the state.

With the 2027 general elections approaching, this article interrogates the political partnership between Tinubu and Oborevwori in Delta State, as party congresses and alliances take shape across the country.

Integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch, is addressing infrastructure gaps, payment integration challenges, and limited access to digital tools to foster the innovation economy in Nigeria's Delta state.

Official standings show Edo leading with 15 gold and six silver medals, ahead of Delta State with nine gold and 11 silver medals The post Niger Delta Games: Edo top medals table as swimming, athletics light up Benin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Delta State was the first delegation to arrive, followed by Bayelsa and Imo states. The post Niger Delta Games set for grand opening in Benin amid fanfare appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Solomon Arenyeka has emerged as the Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress following the party’s state congress held on Tuesday. Arenyeka was previously the Delta State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party before Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led members of the party in a mass defection to the APC in 2025. At the congress, Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-pdp-chair-emerges-apc-delta-chairman/

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) mourns the passing of former Delta State Deputy Governor, Benjamin Elue, remembering his legacy of integrity and public Read More: https://punchng.com/pandef-mourns-delta-ex-deputy-gov-benjamin-elue/

Born on March 22, 1946, in the vibrant city of Warri, Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru emerged from a noble family background yet embodied the rugged spirit synonymous with her hometown. The post…

Former Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, who represented Delta North Senatorial district, was laid to rest at his country home in Ibusa, Delta State, amidst tributes.

By Idowu Bankole Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday said Nigerians are blessed to have a humble and compassionate First Lady who genuinely cares for the poor and vulnerable in our communities”. The governor asserted on Thursday at the grand homecoming reception held in honour of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, […] The post Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, A blessing to Nigerians – Oborevwori appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Delta State government is urging qualified indigenes to apply for the 78th Regular Course intake of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) recruitment.

A Delta State High Court sentenced a 55-year-old man to 60 years imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl and ordered a ₦50m compensation.

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, is scheduled to visit Warri, Delta State, in what is described as a historic homecoming aimed at reinforcing cultural identity and national unity.

Peters coasted home in 11.58 seconds to win the gold for Delta State The post Ejiro Peters eyes bigger stage after Niger Delta Games gold appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Born on 18 February 1927, in Onicha-Olona, Delta State, Mr Ogbue’s professional journey began in the Federal Civil Service before he travelled to the United Kingdom for further studies. The post Former UBA Chairman Israel Ogbue is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.