…is palpable tension in Edjekota-Ogor Community of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as gunmen on Monday attacked and injured an unidentified young man who was returning home after purchasing food for his infant child in the community. The gunmen inflicted bodily injuries on the victim, who is currently…

By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT: Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for a close monitoring of accountability mechanisms in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts, HCDTs, in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. The stakeholders said sustained oversight was critical to ensurin…

…deployments such as a 9.2MWp system in Iju, Ondo, and a 7.9MWp facility in Orekope, Delta. Other operations include the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) network with eight sites combining for 19.395MWp to power key commerce points like the Singer Market and the civic center ultra-modern market. The Ibadan…

…Ahiuma-Young Growing incidents of vandalism and theft across communities in Ndokwa land, Delta State, have heightened security concerns, with the Ndokwa Neku Union, NNU, calling for greater vigilance and community participation in the fight against crime. The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ndokwa people said t…

Delta State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is divided over allegations of marginalisation. The grievances may not be unconnected to allegations that indigenous Muslims in the state are being sidelined in favour of non-indigenes. Stakeholders have expressed deep concerns over the recent appointments into the board and ha…

Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election victory. Oborevwori described the win as a reward for purposeful leadership and people-oriented governance in Ekiti State. He conveyed his message through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, on…

The Delta Youth Transformation Movement (DYTM) has congratulated the Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on the joyous occasion of his 63rd birthday. In a felicitation message signed by the President of the group, Sir. Isioma Odozi Melekwe, DYTM said the Governor's life and leadership have continued to inspi…

…Stronger Monitoring By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for stronger monitoring and accountability in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs). They made the call during a one-day town…

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Anti-Cultism Unit, CACU, have arrested two suspected cultists in Ibusa Community, Oshimili North Local Government Area. The suspects were arrested on 19 June 2026 at about 23:45hrs, DAILY POST reports. The Police also recovered from the suspects, one English pump-action gu…

In a bid to ensure tighter security of crude oil and gas assets and infrastructure across the Niger Delta, stakeholders

…network and experience in intelligence-driven security operations across the Niger Delta region.Ajube reaffirmed the company's commitment to partnering government institutions, host communities and security agencies to improve public safety and promote peace across the state.Recounting her ordeal, Mrs Falona said the k…

...As NITDA shows the way Groups led by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Renaissance Energy Africa which seem

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd (TSSNL's) role in providing pipeline surveillance operations in the Niger Delta has significantly entrenched lasting

…comparisons with surveillance arrangements protecting oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta, Austines proposed the establishment of specialised forest-monitoring operations. "We have organisations monitoring pipelines every day. Why can't we have something similar monitoring forests?" He advocated the use of helicopter…

…and by 1832 two steamers under his leadership had entered the creeks of the Niger Delta. It was the first time that any ocean- going craft did so. This first venture was, however, more an explora- tion of parts of Nigeria's hinterland than a trading expedition. Laird was only able to get as far as Lokoja. He lost eight…

Tragedy struck the NPA Waterside in Warri, Delta state today after a canoe carrying passengers from Sandfill II capsized after collision with an engine boat. A 19-year-old lady, Chinaza, is still missing just as divers and local fishermen are searching the NPA river for her body. According to eyewitness, the incident o…

…who is also the Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force (South-South), Operation Delta Safe, stated this at the closing ceremony of […]

…appointment, Tunji-Ojo served as Chairman of the House Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and was re-elected in 2023 before resigning to join the Federal Executive Council. Ahmed said political stakeholders in Ondo believe the minister can replicate his leadership style and reforms at the state…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA - The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Leadership Forum has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, citing his administration's policies and the humanitarian interventions of his son, Seyi Tinubu, including a life-saving medical support for one of its members. The endorsement was ann…

A Mobile Court in Delta State has convicted twenty-three persons for traffic offences and ordered them to pay a fine commensurate with their respective offences, just as it discharged and acquitted three others. The Delta State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer,…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Delta State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Mr. Fred Akpewe, has said the silence of the party’s governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru over the alleged claim by Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe as the governorship candidate of the Delta ADC is not a sign of weakn…

…killed while on alleged peace mission in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The killings shocked the nation and prompted a massive military response and complete destruction of the community. In the months that followed, the military arrested Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Mr James O…

By Jimitota Onoyume, Assistant News Editor The cult war in Warri , Delta state has continued unabated as two young men were shot dead last night around the 1st Marine Gate area by suspected cultists. Also on Tuesday another two young men were killed around the Cemetery road area of the oil rich city. The sad incidents…

…evil FG must abort Forthwith -OdugalaFor Dcn. Okezi Odugala, Coordinator of the Forum of Delta State NGOs, "These bandits are on a tribal, religious and economic expansionist mission; therefore, any form of amnesty or reintegration is another crime on the part of the government. We cannot compare these bandits with the…

…refining and the transportation of stolen petroleum products. Get up to speed Operation DELTA SENTINEL has emerged as one of the Navy's key tools in tackling oil theft and illegal refining activities across the Niger Delta. Between January and March 2026, the operation led to the dismantling of 22 illegal refining site…