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Warri Court Orders Prophet to Rebuild Demolished Shrine, Pay ₦205m in Damages

The court ruled the 2024 demolition of the Ojobo temple unconstitutional and barred the church members from approaching worshippers.

EFCC Secures Court Order for Final Forfeiture of ₦150m Linked to Delta Lawmaker

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled no grounds barred forfeiture, a case separate from Mutu's April acquittal now under appeal.

Oghara Monarch Condemns Herdsmen Killing, Orders Bush Evacuation, Appeals for Calm

Tipper Suffers Brake Failure in Ughelli Market

No deaths were reported when the truck veered into traders at Olutu Junction, renewing calls against roadside trading.

Oghara Group Raises Alarm Over Rising Insecurity, Demands Urgent Government Action

The Oghara Study Group cited a couple's abduction that left the husband dead, urging more personnel, patrols and community policing.

Delta Communities on Edge as Deadly Attack Fuels School Panic

Police dismissed rumours of kidnappers in Ibusa and Ogwashi-Uku schools, but a farmer was killed in Oghara.

Relief as Kidnapped 12-Year-Old Regains Freedom in Delta

The girl was freed near Otokutu-Agbarha after her family reportedly paid ₦16 million, down from a ₦100 million demand.

Navy Busts Illegal Crude Oil Storage Site in Rivers, Recovers 20,500 Litres

Naval operatives acting on intelligence found six concealed dugout pits at Bethel Community, three already filled with crude.

Rivers Court Jails 25-Year-Old for Defiling Minor, Awards Victim ₦5m Compensation

Justice Rita Oguguo handed Jerry Njoku seven years with hard labour, a ruling state prosecutors called a warning to potential offenders.

Delta Assembly Counters Omo-Agege, Defends Udu Seat Declaration

The House says documentary evidence of resignation and defection triggered Section 109, and INEC was notified to enable a by-election.

From Critic to Campaign Voice: Atiku Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as Spokesperson

The actor said talks over the ADC's South-East representation produced assurances, and he thanked Atiku before taking up the campaign role.

Presidency Exposes Alleged Fake Presidential Council, Details Fraud Probe

Police say the suspect used forged appointment letters and 34 bank accounts, and now faces an eight-count charge.

CBN Withdraws Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks

The apex bank cited weak finances, dormancy and eroded capital, with Kano recording the highest number of affected institutions.

Omo-Agege Condemns Removal of Udu Lawmaker, Demands Reversal of Assembly’s Decision

He says the Assembly denied Collins Egbetamah a fair hearing and ignored the defection exception in Section 109.

ICPC Arrests Former Minister Uche Nnaji at Enugu Airport

The former minister was seized on Wednesday as he tried to board a chartered flight, over alleged certificate forgery.

INEC Opens 2027 Nomination Process, Nine Parties Secure Access Codes

Parties must apply for the codes themselves and upload candidate details between June 27 and July 11.

Musk Claims Africa’s Death Rate Fell After USAID Funding Cuts

The billionaire cited South African mortality data showing no excess deaths, contradicting studies projecting millions of fatalities from the aid reductions.

Warri South Legislative Arm Adopts Resolution on Ijaw Communities

Councillors acted on an Itsekiri and Urhobo petition amid INEC ward delineation, sending their resolution to the council chairman.