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News

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.

Politics

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.

Reports

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.

Politics

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.

International

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

ADC Advances 2027 Preparations with Atiku, Amaechi’s INEC Submission

The party's publicity secretary said the upload shows readiness to contest, with a campaign built on competence, unity and renewal.

Politics

Delta Govt Threatens Prosecution for Procurement Law Breaches

Procurement council chairman David Igbodo told accounting officers at an Asaba workshop that the 2020 law remains enforceable after tenure.

Politics

Delta Community Protests Alleged Release of Armed Suspects, Fears Fresh Attack

Ogidigben residents want Tinubu, Oborevwori and security agencies to account for April attack suspects allegedly freed and now threatening a fresh invasion.

News

Effurun Extrajudicial Killing: Five Dismissed Police Officers Plead Not Guilty

A former ASP faces murder over musician OG Million's death, four others negligence, with trial set for July 14 in Asaba.

Politics

Delta Assembly Declares Udu Lawmaker’s Seat Vacant Over Defection to NDC

Lawmakers cited Section 109 of the constitution and asked INEC to conduct a by-election in Udu constituency.

Politics

2027: Ethiope East Will Vote All APC Candidates at the Polls – Council Chairman Ogedegbe

He told visiting support groups that a strong showing would attract more projects, and urged intensified grassroots mobilisation ahead of the polls.

News

DELSUTH Strike: Delta Govt Moves to Address Workers’ Grievances, Infrastructure Challenges

The CMD says a power contract has been awarded and a transformer is coming from Lagos, raising hopes workers will suspend the strike.

News

Court Grants Sowore ₦200 Million Bail in DSS Cybercrime Case

Justice Muhammad Umar ordered two sureties, including a traditional ruler, and deposit of the activist's passport pending trial.

Education

ASUU Threatens Indefinite Strike in DELSU, Six Other Universities Over Salary Dispute

The union wants the 2025 agreement reflected in July salaries at state universities in Edo, Delta and Ondo.

News

EFCC Arraigns Former Warri, PH Refinery MDs Over Alleged Money Laundering

Dikko faces 12 counts and Yisawu eight before an Abuja court, with the EFCC citing recoveries exceeding ₦9.4 billion and $21.2 million.

Politics

Warri North: Oborevwori Urged to Ensure Political Inclusion for Egbema Ijaw

The group says Itsekiri dominate Warri North offices, leaving Ijaw unrepresented despite their contribution to the area's oil and gas resources.

Politics

Peter Obi Calls for Urgent Rehabilitation of Asaba–Benin Highway, Says Existing Roads Should Come First

The candidate says the road's decay causes gridlock and hardship, and urges repairs before politically attractive new projects.