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Tinubu Names Reno Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Jimoh Ibrahim as Ambassadors

The 65 envoys, 31 of them non-career, were confirmed by the Senate in December and now await host-country clearance.

Protest in Ekiugbo as Man Allegedly Shot by Police

Youths blocked roads near Tozak Hotel for hours before police fired tear gas; no official comment has come.

Anambra Reclaims Disputed Oil Wells from Delta

Isoko Group Petitions Tinubu Over Pipeline Contract Exclusion

The group says Isoko and Itsekiri communities have been shut out since 2022, and wants a roundtable convened.

Senate Probes ₦210tn NNPCL Spending, Summons Kyari, Others

Senators queried ₦103tn joint venture cash calls, ₦107tn receivables and ₦5bn rebranding costs, and ordered a forensic audit.

Outrage in Enerhen as Schoolgirl Dies in Accident Linked to Julius Berger

The pupil ran back for her fallen school bag and was crushed by a project truck, residents say.

Ex-Bayelsa Gov Seriake Dickson Dumps PDP for NDC

The senator said at an Abuja briefing that the PDP's leadership crisis pushed him towards the newly registered opposition platform.

Court Acquits Abba Kyari of 23-Count Asset Charge

Justice Omotosho ruled the NDLEA failed to prove ownership of the listed properties, but Kyari still faces a separate cocaine trial.

Sapele-Okpe Youths Protest, Give Chairman 48-Hour Ultimatum to Resign

Protesters cite a no-confidence vote, constitution amendments and a disputed fifth quarter, with Senator Dafinone backing their demand for transparency.

IGP Sets Up 8-Member Committee on State Police Reform

Disu gave the panel one month to design a framework, days after Tinubu asked lawmakers to begin constitutional amendments.

Edwin Clark Receives Posthumous Recognition at 2025 Silverbird Awards

The Lifetime Achievement Award, collected by Hon. Ebikeme Clark at Eko Hotels, honoured the late statesman's fight for Niger Delta equity.

Omo-Agege, Ned Nwoko, Ibori-Suenu Snub Delta APC Congress

Their absence has deepened talk of factional splits as Solomon Arenyeka emerged state chairman by consensus in Asaba.

Mosogar Kingdom Stages Protest at Seplat Energy Site

Protesters say the firm consulted only Edo authorities and ignored a court order, and want government intervention.

Two Feared Dead as Cult Rivalry Erupts in Ibusa

The killings of an Aye member and a Vikings member sparked reprisals, keeping residents indoors as police stay silent.

DSS Arrests Five Officers Over El-Rufai Airport Incident

A joint security probe found operatives facilitated irregular airport access, and some suspects admitted to receiving bribes.

Sapele-Okpe Community Reject Alleged Secret Recognition of Fifth Quarter

Stakeholders passed a no confidence vote on Chief Temiagin's executive, but each quarter will send 10 representatives to hear his response.

Delta APC Fixes March 3 for State Congress

The exercise holds at the Asaba Cenotaph from 10 a.m., with delegates, lawmakers and ward executives from all 270 wards invited.

“Focus on Iran, Allow Me Rest”—Umahi Dismisses Harassment Claims

The works minister denied owing the businesswoman, questioned her credibility and urged Nigerians to focus on tensions in Iran instead.