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Politics

Delta South 2027: Itsekiri Coalition Endorses Michael Diden for Senate

The coalition, inaugurating its Warri North chapter in Koko, said the Itsekiri nation would no longer accept political marginalisation.

Education

Delta Basic Schools To Receive New Infrastructure

Aniagwu says desks and chairs will be shared in phases by school need across the three senatorial districts.

Politics

Oborevwori expands Ajudua, Angele portfolios after Uduaghan, Trakiriowei resign

Pat Ajudua takes on humanitarian affairs and Godknows Angele oversees youth development after the two commissioners quit to contest Assembly seats.

News

Court Awards ₦30.5m Damages to Mr Jollof in Defamation Suit Against VDM

Reports say the Effurun High Court found adultery claims defamatory and ordered a newspaper apology within 14 days.

Politics

Oborevwori Reassigns Ministries as Two Commissioners Resign for House of Assembly Race

Pat Ajudua will oversee humanitarian affairs and Godknows Angele youth development after Orode Uduaghan and ThankGod Trakiriowei quit.

Education

FG Introduces Computer-Based NECO Examinations to Curb Malpractice

Education minister Tunji Alausa announced the shift at NECO's 25th anniversary in Abuja, promising real-time monitoring of candidates.

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.