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PDP Faction, Wike Camp Move to Unite After Court Ruling

Both camps are weighing a joint caretaker committee or unity convention after the Ibadan convention was nullified.

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by N100 as Crude Drops to $88

Coastal supply drops to N1,050 and diesel to N1,430, but stations still sell between N1,150 and N1,330 pending old stock.

Police Arrest Suspected Cult Leaders Over Ughelli Murder

Police traced the two men to a hotel in Ughelli weeks after a January cult killing, recovering firearms in Asaba.

Olejeme Declares Support for Tinubu and Oborevwori in 2027

The APC chieftain, speaking in Abuja after receiving an award, urged Delta women to back the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Uvwie Residents, Businesses Petition NERC Over Power Supply and ‘Band A’ Billing

Consumers say BEDC bills them for Band A supply they never receive, and warn businesses in Effurun could close.

Tinubu Requests Senate Approval for Oyedele as Finance Minister, Abe as NUPRC Chief

Oyedele would replace Doris Uzoka-Anite and Abe succeeds Gbenga Komolafe, with two other nominees also sent for screening.

Orodje of Okpe Suspends Controversial Sapele-Okpe Constitution Amendment

The monarch also voided the no confidence vote against the community chairman and urged dialogue after protests over consultation.

FG Seeks Public Input on Social Media Age Limits for Children

Bosun Tijani says the survey will shape age verification, platform accountability and oversight rules, citing Australia's under-16 restrictions.

Trader Hospitalised After Hit-and-Run Driver Flees in Asaba

Foodstuff seller Augustina Oyadi faces about ten days of treatment for a leg injury, while her family petitions police.

DELSU Allows Students with Verified NELFUND to Write Exam

A memo from the deputy vice-chancellor lets students showing verified or disbursed loan status sit exams despite disbursement delays.

Pondi Disburses N800m Grant to 80 Nigerian Entrepreneurs

ICPC Investigates Luxury Properties in Egypt Allegedly Linked to El-Rufai

Investigators are said to be reviewing villas and apartments in New Cairo estates bought between 2021 and 2023, with officials yet to comment publicly.

IPMAN Seeks Cheaper Crude for Dangote as Petrol Loading Stops

Marketers say Nigerian crude sold above Brent has pushed gantry prices to ₦995 and pump prices past ₦1,000.

Gbagi Family Accused of Ignoring Court Order, Locks Over 150 Shops at Deco Plaza

Nine traders suing on behalf of others say the lock-up defies a High Court order to maintain the status quo pending hearing.

Woman Held Over Alleged Theft of Hair Extensions at Igbudu Market

Market women raised the alarm and blocked the suspect after weave bundles vanished from a vendor's stall.

Family Disputes Claim in Schoolgirl’s Death as Safety Concerns Rise Over Julius Berger Site

Joy Edhebru says the driver never stopped for the children and blames negligence and missing safety warnings.

Drain Desilting Exercise Begins in Ughelli North

The council chairman flagged off the clearing during monthly sanitation, though work jammed traffic from Agbarho Bridge to Agbarho Junction.

“Delta Is No-Go Area for Opposition” —Oborevwori

The governor said so while commissioning a 4.8-kilometre road in Oshimili South, citing his 2023 wins in 21 local government areas.