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News

NDPC Probes Temu Over Alleged Data Breaches

Regulators are examining how the platform collects, transfers and protects data belonging to about 12.7 million Nigerian users.

Education

NUC Approves 33 New Universities, Total Hits 309

Most of the newly licensed institutions are private; stakeholders welcome wider access but warn that academic standards must hold.

Politics

Tinubu Backs Ribadu Amid El-Rufai Controversy

Speaking in Yola at project inaugurations, the president praised the security adviser without addressing El-Rufai's toxic substance allegation.

Politics

EFCC Detains El-Rufai Over Alleged ₦432bn Probe

The former governor arrived Monday morning for questioning over loans and contracts awarded in Kaduna between 2015 and 2023.

Community

Roli Mabo Foundation Revives Ubagboro Health Centre, Pushes Cluster Model for Riverine Are

The twin-building facility, built in 2017 but never used, now has drugs, equipment and staff, with residents funding one nurse.

Politics

INEC Fixes February 20 for Presidential, NASS Elections

Amupitan released the timetable in Abuja, dismissing unofficial schedules and citing constitutional deadlines before officeholders' terms expire in 2027.

Community

Miyetti Allah Denies Illegal Activity as US Considers Sanctions

Its president Baba Othman Ngelzarma says the group works with security agencies and has asked Tinubu for protection.

Community

Delta Police Sets Strict Rules for Vigilante Operations Across State

CP Adesola told a security conference that vigilantes cannot detain suspects, carry unauthorised firearms or keep confraternity ties.

Politics

Delta APC Suspends Aniagwu Amid Internal Dispute

Ward executives accuse the works commissioner of drawing up a ward leadership list without the ward chairman's involvement.

Community

Ijaw Group Drags FG to Court Over 24 LGAs in Bayelsa

The Supreme Egbesu Assembly has issued a 21-day pre-action notice, saying eight councils shortchange Bayelsa on allocation and representation.

Politics

Dafinone Hails Oborevwori Over Double Governor of the Year Honours

The senator said roads, bridges and social programmes drove the recognition, and pledged Delta Central's continued support.

News

No Directive to Lift Ban on Sachet Alcohol, Says NAFDAC

Adeyeye says no such order reached the agency, as enforcement continues and some manufacturers stop affected pack sizes.

Sports

Delta Queens Appoint Stanley Osazee as New Head Coach

The club turns to the former Edo Queens and Bendel Insurance coach as the NWFL Premiership resumes after its mid-season break.

Politics

Senate Reverses Earlier Decision on Results Transmission

Presiding officers may fall back on manual forms where networks fail, a shift critics say opens room for manipulation.

News

Free2Blue Initiative Promises 2.5 Million Jobs In Niger Delta

The $250 billion drive targets coastal tourism, fisheries and wetland energy, with mangrove restoration and shoreline protection paying communities by 2035.

News

DSCTDA Clears Illegal Structures in Asaba

The agency says makeshift stalls blocked walkways and drainage, and has deployed monitoring teams while urging traders to use approved markets.

Niger Delta

NUPRC Invites Global Investors to Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Licensing Round

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan told SAIPEC 2026 in Lagos that 50 blocks are on offer under improved, transparent Petroleum Industry Act terms.

Niger Delta

DSS Arrests Niger Delta Activist Over Cyberbullying Allegations

Ekpokpobe and his lawyer were seized in Abuja after a coalition accused the removed NUPRC chief of corruption.