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Community

Ndokwa Host Communities Protest Alleged Non-Payment of Oando’s 3% OPEX Funds

Okpai, Beneku and Umusadege say three years of withheld funds have stalled projects, demanding payment under the Petroleum Industry Act.

Politics

Delta Govt Indefinitely Suspends Works Commissioner Over Alleged Assault

The step lets security agencies investigate allegations linking Izeze Rume Reuben to an assault on protocol aide Simon Mudi at PTI, Effurun.

Community

Olu of Warri’s 5th Coronation Anniversary Begins August 14

Ten days of cultural displays, games, regattas and homage will run to August 23, alongside a federal tourism partnership.

Politics

Temple Mudi Assault: Counsel Demands Release or Arraignment of Delta Commisioner

Joe Okeke says Reuben Izeze remains held at Ekpan Police Station without charge, and that his legal team was denied access to him.

Education

NANS Moves to Collect ₦200 Annual Dues Directly From Students

Akinteye Babatunde says dues receipts could become a condition for NYSC mobilisation, citing unreliable capitation from student unions.

Community

Uwakeno Community Draws Line Over Olukpodu, Warns Conoil, Others

A caveat naming four men says they cannot speak for the Warri South community, citing trustee registration records.

Politics

National Secretary of Ethiope State Creation Says Agitation Must Not Become a Political Battlefield

Anthony Onyokoko defended Senator Ede Dafinone after committee criticism, urging Urhobo stakeholders to keep the campaign separate from 2027 politics.

Community

Ugbajo Itsekiri UK Unveils Fresh Push for Iwereland Renewal

Mejebi Eyewuoma announced a maiden leadership summit and free healthcare services marking the Olu of Warri's coronation anniversary.

Politics

Delta Goes Digital on Crime as Biometric Crime-Fighting Biometric Database Nears Completion

The attorney-general says the system will aid crime detection and intelligence, building on the police command facility in Asaba.

News

56-Year-Old Man Arrested in Delta Hideout Raid, 21 Bags of Suspected Indian Hemp Seized

Police say Lucky Oyiboka was linked to drug distribution and remains in custody pending charges as detectives trace other suspects.

News

Frequent Change of Delta Police Commissioners Raises Stability Concerns, Says CDHR

The rights group counted three commissioners in seven months, but welcomed CP Samuel Etaifo's appointment as a step towards federal character.

News

NAMDA Gives FG Three Weeks to Resolve Demands, Warns of Strike

The association set an August 31, 2026 deadline and will call a three-day warning strike if talks stall.

Education

Bayelsa Moves to Introduce Scrabble, Chess in Secondary Schools

Sports council coaches will train teachers to mentor students before the state's first secondary schools scrabble championship, ordered by Governor Diri.

Community

Warri Community Protests 8-Year Oil Spill, Seeks Government and Monarch’s Intervention

Residents of Aja-Olokpudu say the NNPCL and Conoil joint venture leak has ruined farming and fishing since 2018.

Community

Oborevwori Advocates Leadership Development as Path to Stronger Democracy

Speaking through his higher education commissioner at the inaugural Oyovbaire lecture, he urged participants to turn recommendations into policies.

News

Delta Gets New Police Commissioner as CP Samuel Erale Etaifo Takes Charge

His posting is part of a nationwide redeployment approved by the Police Service Commission, which urged professionalism and political neutrality.

News

Shettima Proceeds on First Official Leave Since Taking Office

Tinubu approved the two-week break, which began on August 6 for study, reflection and review of government programmes.

Politics

Tinubu Orders EFCC to Vacate Court Order Freezing Osun Govt Account

The president said he was embarrassed by the freeze secured days before the governorship election and intervened in the public interest.