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DSS Intelligence Prompts Closure of Three Edo Schools Over Kidnap Threat

Activities in the three schools are suspended indefinitely, but WASSCE candidates will sit their papers under strict security.

Tompolo Breaks Silence After Warri Delineation Tensions Threaten Oborevwori’s Peace Truce

The ex-militant leader urged dialogue and summoned community leaders after protests at Olero and Ugborodo strained the governor's ceasefire.

Warri Refinery Contractors Face Foreclosure Threat Over Unpaid Projects

Firms say jobs certified since 2024 remain unpaid, banks are moving on pledged assets, and protest may follow.

NRC Denies Dafinone, Ukah Were Passengers in Derailed Warri-Itakpe Train

Kayode Opeifa said both men instead helped mobilise first responders after Monday's crash near Agbor, which killed four.

Kwankwaso Blasts FG Over Rising Insecurity, Calls for Urgent Security System Overhaul

The NDC vice presidential candidate says Nigeria lacks political will, not resources, and urges better welfare, intelligence and community policing.

Agbor Train Accident: 35 Survivors Receiving Treatment as Rescue Efforts Continue on Tuesday

Rescue and recovery operations continued Tuesday following the tragic train accident in Delta State, with authorities confirming it claimed four lives and dozens of injured passengers are currently receiving medical care across multiple hospitals.

NCC Reconstitutes DBI Board, Names Emiko Interim Chairman

Two executive commissioners join the interim board as the commission refocuses the training institute on skills for Nigeria's digital economy.

Woman Who Faked Kidnap Found in Delta Hotel

Police traced Oluchi to a hotel with her lover; her daughter says the ransom raised will be refunded.

Police Arrest Four Suspected Gun-Runners in Follow-Up to Oghenemine’s Death Probe

The suspects, arrested in Bayelsa and Imo, allegedly traded the Beretta pistol recovered at an Effurun motor park.

Crime Has No Ethnicity, Obi Warns in Unity Appeal

FG Approves Evacuation Flights, Extends Screening of Nigerians Willing to Leave South Africa

Over 500 people have been cleared so far, with the first Air Peace flight carrying about 270 passengers Monday.

Ughelli North Council Clarifies Road Maintenance Roles Amid Infrastructure Concerns

The council says it inherited bad roads, handles minor repairs only, and that state and federal tiers own major reconstruction.

No Ethnic Clash in Warri North, Council Boss Dismisses Rumours, Calls for Calm

DOU Warns Public Over Fake Nursing Admission Advertisements

The Asaba institution says it authorised no agent to collect payments, and has reported the scam to security agencies.

Security Operation Turns Violent in Delta Community

Osubi Airport Denies Air Peace Bird Strike Claim

The airport manager says no carcass or feathers were found and suggests the bird was picked up in Lagos.

Fire Destroys Shops in Abraka, Traders Suffer Heavy Losses

The blaze at Campus 1 Small Gate is blamed on lightning during Friday's downpour, with traders alleging it began in a locked shop.

Delta Universities Expand Digital Entrepreneurship Opportunities Through Global Partnership

A Swedish-Nigerian firm briefed the higher education commissioner on digital entrepreneurship training already running in state-owned universities.