Reporting by
Akpevwe Igho
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.