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Delta Chiefs Push for Community Ownership Quota in Oil Block Licensing Round
The chiefs want reserved quotas, easier bid terms and first refusal rights on oil assets within their territories.
Delta PDP Moves to Court Over Alleged Forged Resignation Letters of Defectors
State chairman Peter Mrakpor says no defector resigned through ward structures, and demands APC vacate its Asaba secretariat.
Police Arrest Four Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Firearms in Asaba
Rapid Response and Crack Squad operatives seized a fabricated Beretta and a loaded cut-to-size pistol during separate searches, with investigations continuing.
Parents, Students Protest Exam Exclusion at Agbor Nursing College
About 54 graduates were barred for refusing to retake a pre-council exam, and the provost insists the decision stands.
NiDCOM Urges Nigerians in South Africa to Shut Businesses Amid Xenophobic Attacks
The advisory, based on a Johannesburg consulate circular, cites looting in Cape Town and Durban and fresh protests planned in Gauteng.
Police Rescues Kidnapped Victims in GUO Bus Attack
Nine victims from two abductions along the Benin–Lagos corridor were freed after tactical operations, aerial surveillance and bush-combing.
Oborevwori Presents Staff of Office to New Ohworode of Olomu
Represented by his deputy, the governor hailed a peaceful succession and urged stakeholders to back the new monarch.
Isoko Communities Threaten Campaign Boycott Over Power Outage
Youths protested in Oleh over the prolonged blackout, demanding completion of the Ozoro substation before campaigns are welcomed.
Uvwie Rejects Itsekiri Ancestry Claims Over Key Communities
The union says genealogical records trace the disputed communities to Uvwie roots, and asked government to prevent unrest.
Guwor Urges State Assemblies to Domesticate 2025 Tax Acts
The speakers conference chairman spoke at a Lagos workshop by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, praising its support for legislative capacity and oversight.
Delta Fire Service Averts Tanker Explosion
Firefighters doused fuel spilled when a tanker hit a trailer at Okpanam, and also tackled two Sapele blazes.
Boat Accident in Southern Ijaw Leaves Three Children Dead
The wooden boat, travelling from Azuzuama to Yenagoa, capsized around 1 a.m., with overloading and a faulty water evacuation system suspected.
NELFUND Warns Public Over Fake Student Loan Portal
The fund says a viral notice falsely claiming Tinubu approved a 2026 portal directs applicants to an unverified link.
Debt, Low Revenue Delay Projects in Ughelli South LGA
Chairman Lucky Avweromre cited teachers' salaries and inherited debts while inspecting 35 projects and inaugurating three transformers.
Delta Govt Promises Action After Ndokwa Power Protest
Protesters from three council areas demanded connection to the Okpai power plant, and the chief of staff cited the state electricity commission bill.
Anioma Monarchs Demand Respect for Customary Succession Laws
Monarchs at an inaugural Delta North peace symposium urged neutrality from kingmakers and a framework limiting political influence in successions.
OML 26: Delta Communities Demand ₦2.4bn HCDT Balance, Warn of Shutdown
The Isoko Grassroots Mobilisers say only partial remittance came in October 2025, and no development projects have followed since inauguration.
Omo-Agege Sets Sights on Delta Central Senate Seat for 2027
The former deputy Senate president says consultations across the district's eight council areas preceded his APC bid to represent Urhobo interests.