Patani is one of the 25 local government areas of Delta State, in the Delta South Senatorial District, with its headquarters at Patani. A riverine Ijaw council in Delta South that borders Bayelsa State, Patani sits on the East–West Road corridor. Our coverage includes council affairs, flooding and local business.
This page collects The Trumpet’s latest reporting from Patani LGA, including news from Patani, Abari and Agoloma. It updates automatically whenever we publish a new story from the area.
Patani LGA at a glance
| Local government area | Patani |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Patani |
| Senatorial district | Delta South |
| State | Delta State, Nigeria |
| Major towns and communities | Patani, Abari and Agoloma |
Latest Patani news
Agent Banking Expands in Delta as Fintechs Target Underserved Communities in Patani
Financial technology companies and commercial banks are expanding agent-banking services across Nigeria to improve access to financial services in underserved…
2027: Bomadi/Patani stakeholders back Ganagana for Reps seat
Political leaders, elders and stakeholders from Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in Delta State have adopted former Speaker of the Delta State…
DESOPADEC takes drug/substance abuse campaign to Oproza, Patani
The Department of Community Development and Public Enlightenment of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has continued…
Sen. Joel-Onowakpo sponsors bill for Federal School of Nursing & Midwifery, Patani
Sen. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing the Delta South Senatorial District, has announced the sponsorship of a bill to establish a Federal…
3 dead, 1 injured in Ughelli/Patani road accident.
At least three persons have been confirmed dead and another critically injured in an accident involving a Volkswagen Golf and…
Onowakpo, Orubebe, Edeh, presents relief materials on behalf of Tinubu, Omo-Agege to Patani flood victims
Delta South Senatorial candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon Joel Onowakpo, Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder…
Zenith Bank Records 171 Fraud Cases, Loses N376m In 6 Months
Zenith Bank Plc has disclosed that it lost N376 million to fraud and forgeries in the six months ended June…
OPay Secures Approval for NGX Secondary Listing After Planned $4bn US IPO
Nigerian fintech company OPay has secured board and shareholder approval to pursue a secondary listing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited…
Oborevwori’s ₦503,000 Salary Claim Resurfaces as $207,000 Maybach Post Gains Attention on Facebook
A viral social media post contrasting Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s reported monthly salary of ₦503,000 with a luxury Mercedes-Maybach…
World Bank: Nigerian States’ Capital Spending Rises 151% as $6.4bn Eurobond Debt Looms
Nigeria’s state governments have significantly increased spending on capital projects following a surge in revenue, while trade with India has…
CBN Insists on January 1, 2027 Deadline for Banks, Fintechs to Store Payment Data in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that banks, fintech companies and other licensed payment operators must store and…
Delta Launches First State CPI Compilation To Improve Economic Planning
Delta State has begun compiling its first State-Based Consumer Price Index as part of efforts to improve the quality of…
Other LGAs in Delta South
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- Burutu LGA news
- Isoko North LGA news
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- Warri North LGA news
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