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Delta Court Jails Four Over Oil Pipeline Vandalism After NSCDC Arrests

Justice Olubanjo found the four guilty of conspiracy and tampering with oil pipelines after intelligence operatives investigated them in Asaba.

Itsekiri Seek Additional Wards, Fault INEC Mapping

The group wants 12 Itsekiri and eight Ijaw wards in each council, alleging polling units mapped in rivers and swamps.

Delta Teachers Joins Nationwide Protest Demanding The Release of Oyo Abducted Students

Teachers from all 25 council areas marched to Government House in Asaba, threatening a nationwide school shutdown if abductees remain unreleased.

Four Convicted Over Owo Catholic Church Attack Get Death Sentence

Omo-Agege Claims Oborevwori Left PDP for APC to Avoid Direct Political Contest

The former deputy senate president says his support has grown since 2023, when he insists he won the governorship.

Makinde Fires Back at Fayose Over Kidnap Allegations, Says Ex-Governor Needs Prayers

Oyo says Fayose's unproven claims could hamper rescue efforts, insisting Makinde is focused on freeing the abducted Oriire students and teachers.

Oborevwori: Deltans Must Back Tinubu in 2027, Voting Against Him Would Be ‘Evil

The governor cited the First Lady's Warri chieftaincy and improved federal revenue from Tinubu's reforms in urging Deltans' support.

Tinubu Commissions Naval Vessels, Launches Gulf Maritime Task Force

NNS Oloibiri, Mambila and Gurara entered service in Lagos during events marking the Navy's 70th anniversary and fleet review.

Aid Her Initiative Advances Call For Menstrual Hygiene In Delta

Around 650 girls and boys at two Warri schools attended sessions on menstrual hygiene, dignity and ending period poverty.

Peter Obi Faults Focus on 2027 Politics Amid Rising Insecurity

He says pupils seized in Borno and Oyo on May 15 remain captive, weeks after gunmen took them.

Delta NDC Stakeholders Demand Release of Primary Election Results, Raise Concerns Over Delay

The group says delegates deserve the outcome, warning that prolonged silence could fuel speculation and weaken confidence in the party's process.

Extrajudicial Killing: Court Remands Dismissed ASP Nuhu, Four Others Over Oghenemine’s Death

The five were arraigned on Monday over the April 26 Effurun shooting, which sparked outrage after footage spread online.

Warri Delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo Stakeholders Protest, Demand Implementation

Protesters at Warri Main Market accused presidency forces of blocking INEC's May 20 report and warned delays could raise tensions before 2027.

PTI Boss Hails Media, Says Society Cannot Exist Without Press

Onoji told visiting Warri journalists that the institute has trained petroleum industry manpower since its establishment after Nigeria joined OPEC.

Kwankwaso Denies Sponsoring Planned Protest

The NDC vice presidential candidate says a viral message tying him to protest mobilisation is false, urging peaceful engagement instead.

NFF Releases Fixtures for 2026 President Federation Cup, Asaba to Host Final

No team receives a bye this year, with holders Kwara United seeded first and drawn against Sporting Supreme U-19.

NUT Declares Indefinite Strike in Oyo Over Abduction of Teachers, Pupils

The union says fear over the victims' prolonged captivity has emptied classrooms, and wants stronger security and their unconditional release.

NDDC, Partner Launch Anti-Cultism Campaign in Delta Schools

The two-day sensitisation visited schools in Oleh, Warri South and Uvwie, warning students that cult groups endanger their education and safety.