Delta State Police have dismissed claims that the Ozoro festival was a ‘rape festival,’ confirming no rape reports but arresting 16 suspects for assault.

Police in Nigeria's Delta State successfully raided a kidnap syndicate's hideout in the Ibusa/Ogwashi-Uku forests, rescuing several victims after a gun battle with the suspects.

The Delta State Governor has mandated all political appointees intending to run in the 2027 election to resign by March 31, 2026, in compliance with the Electoral Act.

The Delta State government has honored 16-year-old autistic teen cyclist Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke during his inspirational awareness ride from Enugu to Lagos, recognizing his efforts to promote autism awareness.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has strongly condemned the alleged assaults on women and girls during the Alue-do festival in Ozoro, Delta State, demanding justice and urging authorities to prosecute perpetrators.

Police in Delta State, Nigeria, are intensifying efforts against traffic offenders, utilizing mobile courts to enforce laws pertaining to vehicle registration, licenses, and reckless driving.

A report discusses the political aspirations of Ogboru for Delta state in Nigeria, looking ahead to the 2027 elections.

The Delta State Government and NAPTIP have condemned the barbaric sexual assaults on women during the Ozoro festival, with NAPTIP supporting the police arrest of suspects involved in the attacks.

The Delta State Police Command has issued a stern warning to cultists and criminals, announcing robust security measures and strategic personnel deployment for the upcoming Eid El-Fitr celebrations.

The people of Igbide Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, have commended the Honourable Commissioner for Lands and Surveys, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh, for delivering key grassroots development projects in the community. The projects include the renovation of a modern market and the construction of a school pavilion at Owodokpokpo Grammar School. The […] The post Delta Commissioner renovates market, builds school pavilion in Igbide appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Delta State contractor has been convicted of forgery by a court after being accused by the EFCC of obtaining a fake contract award letter and selling it to an unsuspecting buyer.

By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU — A chieftain and House of Representatives aspirant for Burutu Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections, High Chief Thompson Robert Fuoye, has praised Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for approving the construction of the 9.463-kilometre Torugbene–Ojobo section of the Bomadi–Tuomo–Tamigbe–Torugbene–Ojobo road. Fuoye also lauded the governor […] The post Torugbene–Ojobo Road: Fuoye commends Oborevwori over infrastructure boost i...

By Jimitota Onoyume  Polobubo (Tsekelewu) and its bloc communities in Warri North Local government area of Delta state have kicked against  their alleged exclusion from recently approved infrastructure projects worth over ₦400 billion by the state government. A statement signed by the president Paul Toruwei and the Youth leader Comr. Markson Juwoiye Aboh, lauded  the  […] The post Polobubo communities protest alleged exclusion from N400bn Delta Infrastructure projects appeared first on Vangua...

A cleric and a farmer in Delta state recount a double ordeal, first being attacked by herdsmen and then subsequently detained by police on suspicion of shooting, after a call from Abuja.

At least three people have died and several others sustained injuries following an attack in the Okpolo-Enhwe community in Nigeria's Delta State.

NELFUND has praised Delta State University (DELSU) for permitting students with verified NELFUND student loan applications to sit for exams, recognizing it as a student-friendly policy.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori declared Delta a 'no-go area' for opposition political parties during the inauguration of multiple roads in Oko, Asaba, and the awarding of the Phase Two of the Oko Road Project for N16.9 Billion.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has charged the new APC State Working Committee to begin immediate preparations for a total victory in the 2027 elections.

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.

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.

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.

Police in Delta State, Nigeria, successfully rescued a kidnapped woman in Ibusa and arrested a suspected armed robber in Owa-Oyibu following a POS heist.

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called for an urgent investigation into alleged harassment and assault of women during a recent festival in Ozoro, Delta State.

Delta State PPRO, Bright Edafe, defends his controversial 'turn on' remark to activist Rinu Oduala, stating his tweet was misinterpreted and sexualized.

Kingsley Ovomani Ejairu, from Delta State, Nigeria, exemplifies the transformative power of education, having achieved national and international recognition through his academic pursuits.

Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori extended warm felicitations to United Bank for Africa (UBA) Chairman Mr. Tony Elumelu on his 63rd birth anniversary, praising him as an exceptional leader.

Following outrage over the sexual assault of women at a festival in Ozoro, Delta State, police have released findings and arrested 15 persons, while the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the incident as a national disgrace and called for justice.

Delta State police have arrested 11 additional suspects in connection with the sexual assault of women at the Ozoro festival, bringing the total number of arrests to 16.

Police in Delta State, Nigeria, successfully dismantled a kidnap syndicate, rescuing three victims after a gun battle. One suspect was killed, another arrested, and an AK-47 rifle was recovered.

Delta State Police kill one kidnapper and rescue three victims in an operation near Issele-Uku. An AK-47 rifle was recovered during the gun battle. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-one-kidnapper-rescue-three-kidnap-victims-in-delta/

Delta State Governor Oborevwori commissions the 31-kilometre Ohoror–Bomadi Road, a key Delta road project set to boost economic activities in riverine area Read More: https://punchng.com/oborevwori-unveils-delta-road-to-boost-local-economy/

Obaro Obrutse, founder of Omoviroro 1 foundation, has praised Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for approving the construction of Imoniyame Road in Ughelli North, a road previously in a deplorable state.

The current executive of the oil-rich Odidi Federated Community in Delta State, led by Chairman Prince Preye Okrikpa, has been granted an additional four years in office.

A delegation from the Federal Ministry of Health, has inspected the Central Hospital, Kwale, Delta State, as part of steps toward converting the facility into a teaching hospital for the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Kwale. The delegation, led by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr. Abisola Adegoke, conducted the visit to assess […] The post FG team inspects Kwale hospital for upgrade appeared first on Vanguard News.

Residents and business owners in Delta State are protesting against poor power supply and exorbitant electricity bills from BEDC, demanding an investigation into their Band A status.

Dunkwu, who hailed from Uteh Okpu community in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, died in the early hours of Saturday. The post Speaker Abbas’ deputy chief of staff dies at 54 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Frontline legal practitioner and political strategist, Barr. John Ewhubare Siakpere, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the peaceful and successful conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses across the state, attributing the orderly exercise to the governor’s hands-on and inclusive leadership style. Siakpere, who is the Director-General of Team Siakpere […] The post Siakpere rejoices with Oborevwori over successful Delta APC congresses appea...

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.

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.

Delta State has honored an autistic teenager who completed an awareness ride from Enugu to Lagos, celebrating his resilience and the strength of the human spirit.

Following a bizarre mass rape incident in Delta State, Nigeria, a women's group has called for an independent panel of inquiry, while police have arrested 15 suspects.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has directed all political appointees planning to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026.

A group is demanding justice for women who were sexually assaulted during a festival in Ozoro, Delta State, urging swift prosecution of the perpetrators and advocating for systemic change.

Nigeria's NAPTIP agency explained its delayed response to an alleged 'rape festival' in Delta state, citing a lack of an operational office in the region and calling for societal support.

Police in Delta State, Nigeria, have confirmed the arrest of 15 suspects in connection with a mass rape incident, with authorities vowing to secure justice for the victims.

Peter Obi has condemned recent attacks on women during a festival in Delta State, calling it a misplacement of national priorities and advocating for investment in women’s empowerment.

Delta State police are investigating a viral video showing women being sexually assaulted during an annual community festival in Ozoro.

Chuks Ibegbu, former spokesman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has called on delegates from Delta State to support Senator Ned Nwoko's return to the National Assembly in the 2027 senatorial primaries.

A Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has ruled that Nigerians possess the constitutional right to record police officers performing their duties in public, a decision seen as a boost for accountability and civil liberties.

Members of the Edjeba and Esobiebi families from Iriama Community in Delta State have appealed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom to intervene and prevail on Seplat to recognize their families.

Entrepreneur Raymond Ananenu II is set to commission a new flour production facility in Delta State, aiming to boost rural development and agro-processing in local economies.

Delta State has approved N34 billion for the construction of 25 modern divisional police headquarters, aiming to strengthen security in anticipation of state policing.

Former Delta State Governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has called on students to actively engage in civic duties and electoral participation.

Delta State Police have arrested suspected cult leaders linked to a murder in Ughelli. Read about how the cultists arrested in Delta were apprehended. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-cultists-linked-to-murder-in-delta/

Delta State Governor Oborevwori has asserted that Delta is a 'no-go area' for opposition parties, attributing this to the significant infrastructure projects, including roads and schools, undertaken by his administration.

The Delta State Police Command has started physical and credential screening for shortlisted applicants for the police constable recruitment exercise. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-begins-screening-for-police-constable-recruitment/

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.

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.