Sapele is the headquarters of Sapele Local Government Area in Delta Central. A river port town on the Benin River, it grew into an industrial centre in the 20th century around the timber and plywood trade, and today it is home to Urhobo (Okpe), Itsekiri and other communities.
This page collects The Trumpet’s latest reporting from Sapele and updates automatically whenever we publish a new Sapele story.
What we cover in Sapele
- Community and traditional affairs: the Okpe Kingdom, Itsekiri communities and land matters.
- Local government: the Sapele council and public services.
- Security: police reports from the Sapele Division and community safety.
- Politics: local party activity ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Business and roads: the Sapele–Warri road, markets and local industry.
Latest Sapele news
Sapele: Conflicting Family Accounts Over Young Man’s Death Spark Calls for Police Investigation
Conflicting accounts surrounding the death of a young man in Sapele, Delta State, have sparked debate on social media, with…
Okpe–Itsekiri Tensions Resurface in Sapele Over Royal Symbols, Land and Traditional Authority
Tensions between the Okpe and Itsekiri communities in Sapele, Delta State, have resurfaced over the display of traditional symbols, cultural…
Sapele Itsekiri Communities Reject Burial, Wedding Ban Ahead of Orodje’s 20th Coronation Anniversary
The Sapele Itsekiri Aboriginal Communities Forum has rejected a reported directive suspending burials, traditional marriages and weddings from November 13…
Governor Oborevwori Commends NDDC Over Reconstruction Of Benin-Sapele Expressway
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for commencing the reconstruction of the failed…
NDDC Takes Over Rehabilitation of Critical 15km Section of Sapele–Benin Road
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has accepted responsibility for the reconstruction of a critically failed 15.4-kilometre section of the…
UPU Ohio, North America, Donates Medical Equipment to Sapele Hospital, Oghara Orphanage, Empowers Widow in Delta
The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Ohio Chapter, North America, on Monday deepened its commitment through community development, donated medical equipment…
Chaos in Delta Football: DFA Suspends De-Sapele Lions Official, Slams ₦400,000 Fine Over Federation Cup Meltdown
The Delta Football Association (DFA) has taken disciplinary action against De-Sapele Lions Official, suspending the club president, Elvis Ewruje, for…
Police keep mute as gunmen reportedly abduct Sapele LG chairman
The Delta State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement following the reported abduction of the Chairman of…
Gov. Okpebholo inspects Sapele Road project, assures relief for motorists ahead of rainy season
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to easing the hardship faced by commuters as he conducted…
Despite threats from Alema of Warri, Orodje of Okpe lays Sub-Palace foundation in Sapele
The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, His Majesty Orhue I, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), on Saturday went ahead with the…
How Sapele Sub-Palace project sparks fierce Okpe–Itsekiri dispute
A brewing controversy over the planned foundation laying of an Okpe Kingdom sub-palace in Sapele, Delta State, has exposed deep…
Tinubu, Okpebholo hailed as Sapele Road repairs, bring relief to businesses in Benin
Traders, business owners and residents along the Sapele Road axis in Benin City have praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and…
Sapele Road bypass residents laud Gov. Okpebholo
Residents along the Benin–Sapele Road, under the Sapele Road Bypass Axis Group (SARBAG), have commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday…
Road construction: Okpebholo inspects Ogheghe, Old Sapele Road, orders faster pace
Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday made an unscheduled on-the-spot inspection of the ongoing construction of Ogheghe…
Itsekiri Ola Raja installed in Sapele in spite protests by Okpe groups
Barely 24 hours after various Okpe groups staged a peaceful protest against the proposed installation of an Itsekiri Ola Raja…
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