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News

FCT Court Grants Fresh Bail to Abuja Pastor in Child Rape Case

Justice Modupe Osho-Adebiyi set bail at N50 million with two Pentecostal church heads as sureties and seized his passport.

Politics

Delta Lawmakers Extend DESOPADEC Board Tenure

Lawmakers acted on Governor Oborevwori's request for continuity, and confirmed Cosmos Igbenije to replace Cordelia Anyangwu, who resigned.

Politics

PDP Faction Declares Sandy Onor Consensus Presidential Candidate

Samuel Ortom said Onor emerged sole aspirant after consultations and voice votes across 36 states, and received his certificate of return.

Politics

Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results, Alleges Voter Disenfranchisement

The former transportation minister says many party members were barred from voting, as Atiku Abubakar leads early in five states.

Sports

Nigerian Forward Victor Udoh Dies at 21 in Abuja

The former Southampton and Royal Antwerp player was found dead in suspicious circumstances, with investigations continuing and no confirmed cause.

Politics

Court Affirms Jonathan’s Eligibility for 2027 Presidential Election

Justice Lifu dismissed the suit as an abuse of process, saying appellate courts had already settled the issue.

Politics

Ogboru Emerges ADC Governorship Flag Bearer in Delta

Ogboru polled 38,151 votes against Emmanuel Unuafe's 1,182 in primaries that also covered assembly, House and Senate seats.

Sports

NFF Celebrates Nigerian Players After Trophy-Winning Season Across Europe

Community

Itsekiri Group Demands Withdrawal of Warri Delineation, Decries Youths’ Attacks

The coalition wants an apology from INEC, a fresh stakeholder-driven exercise, and an inquiry into the alleged assault on protesters.

Education

‘You Can Become Anything’: Navy Commander Inspires Warri Pupils to Embrace Education

The outreach, marking the Navy's 70th anniversary, brought career talks and donations of exercise books, bags and sports items to Ogiame Primary School.

International

Delta to Host 2026 Economic and Investment Summit, Targets Global Investors

The August 3 to 5 event will feature Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as keynote speaker and showcase the state's seaports, gas and agriculture.

Education

Delta Govt to Digitise 27 State-Owned Libraries

Head of service Mininim Oseji announced the plan at a student literary festival in Asaba launching Project ECHO Chamber.

Politics

Unuafe Secures ADC Governorship Ticket in Delta

The 45-year-old lecturer emerged unopposed at the Asaba primary, pledging to diversify Delta's economy through agriculture and sports development.

Community

Police Raids in Asaba Lead to 23 Arrests, Recovery of Suspected Hard Drugs

Officers raided brothels and hideouts in the Okpanam axis on May 22, also recovering a stolen HOWO trailer truck.

Community

Navy@70: NNS Delta Bridges Military-Civilian Divide Through Widows Outreach

Commodore Shehu Tasiu said the Warri outreach gave food items and palliatives to widows of fallen personnel and vulnerable civilians.

News

Gumi Rejects Claims of Supporting Banditry, Threatens Legal Actions

The cleric says doctored clips and misquotes are being circulated by groups, and warns offenders face legal action.

Community

Niger Delta Boat Operators Get Safety Support

Community

Police Rescue Kidnapped 3-Year-Old in Ughelli