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Niger Delta

Warri, PH Refinery Revival Must Not Be Another Political Announcement — NUPENG

The union backed the deal with Chinese firms but demanded transparency and delivery that eases fuel prices and hardship.

Politics

Tegbe Denies Claim of 100-Day Power Grid Fix Promise

His spokesperson says he only promised stabilisation efforts would begin in 100 days, with deeper reforms taking about a year.

News

Suspect Linked to Firearm Sent to Late Oghenemine Arrested in Delta

Operatives traced the pistol from Yenagoa to Sapele and are holding the suspect at Ekpan station, pending police confirmation.

Education

DELSU Says Lectures Will Continue Amid Ongoing SSANU, NASU Strike

The university says the May 1 industrial action has disrupted non-teaching services only, with the academic calendar unchanged while talks continue.

Politics

₦1.3tn Claims Against Okowa False, Politically Driven — Aide

His ex-press secretary says Okowa honoured an EFCC invitation in 2024 without detention, citing published records showing ₦2.65tn generated.

Community

IGP Orders Nationwide Audit of Police Arms, Ammunition

Commissioners must review weapon handling, documentation and deployment, then report to Force Headquarters within the approved timeframe.

Politics

APC NWC Grants Tinubu Screening Waiver Ahead of Primary

The National Working Committee ruled Tinubu duly screened under the party constitution, citing the process he completed before the 2022 primary.

Politics

Tegbe Vows to End Grid Failures After Senate Confirmation

His confirmation follows Tinubu's cabinet changes, and he pledged to stabilise the electricity system within his first 100 days.

International

CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87

The network he launched in 1980 confirmed his death, drawing tributes from Donald Trump and CNN chief Mark Thompson.

Education

FUPRE Secures ₦3.5bn Solar Project to Boost Energy Supply

The vice chancellor said the two megawatt scheme precedes a planned 10 megawatt system serving the whole campus.

Politics

Sheriff Oborevwori to Flag Off ₦29.8bn Aboh–Akarai Road, Bridge Project

The works commissioner Charles Aniagwu says the Ndokwa East project will ease movement and boost economic activity in surrounding rural communities.

Politics

INEC Opposes ADC Deregistration

The commission told the court no legal grounds were established, saying the party breached no registration rules or performance benchmarks.

Politics

17 ADC Rep Members Defect to NDC

The defections were announced at Tuesday plenary, while Leke Abejide joined the APC and Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe moved to Labour.

News

DELSUTH Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over Alleged Assault

Resident doctors want an apology, tighter security, compensation and arrests after their former president was attacked near blockaded hospital roads.

Politics

ADC Crisis Deepens as Court Nullifies Adamawa Congresses Ahead of INEC Deadline

Justice Isah Ahmed upheld state chairman Shehu Yohanna's suit, ruling the congresses breached the Electoral Act.

Niger Delta

NNPC Signs MoU with Chinese Firms to Revive Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries

Sanjiang Chemical and Xingcheng Industrial Park will help complete repairs, run the plants and build gas-based industrial hubs.

Community

INEC Set to Begin Delineation Exercise in Delta, Kogi, Benue, Jigawa

Field operations begin May 4 as the commission moves to reinstate 20 constituencies affected by court rulings.

News

NUT Urges Implementation of Grade 17 Teachers’ Promotion

Delta teachers want an official circular issued, all eligible secondary teachers promoted, and mid-session transfers halted to protect learning.