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Delta Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Four-Year-Old Stepdaughter

Justice Aforkeya convicted Samson Nagboje, 54, over a 2020 attack at Ovu, six years after his arraignment in Ethiope East.

US Lawmaker Says Nigeria’s 2027 Elections Will Be Under Close Watch

Riley Moore says a US appropriations bill carries provisions on Nigeria, including attacks on Christians and curbs on security assistance.

Asagba of Asaba Outlaws Sale of Ogbono in Indigenous Markets

The palace will sensitise traders and set up a task force, though residents may still buy ogbono elsewhere and eat it.

Isoko North Local Government Declares Zero Tolerance for Kidnapping, Terrorism, and Banditry.

Chairman Godwin Ogorugba ordered a 10pm curfew on commercial motorcycles and a crackdown on unauthorised vigilante groups at a stakeholders meeting.

INEC Extends Nationwide Voter Registration, Introduces Fully Online Self-Service Portal

The exercise now runs to July 24, while first-time voters can register and capture biometrics online from July 8.

NNPC Rejects Calls to Sell Warri Refinery, Chinese Firms Begin Technical Assessment

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.