Reporting by
Akpevwe Igho
757–774 of 1,472

Tinubu Ends NNPC’s 30% Oil, Gas Cuts, Orders Direct Payment to Federation Account
Operators must remit all government oil and gas entitlements directly from February 13, 2026, with a compliance committee constituted.

Egrangbene Pere-Elect Dies Amid Prolonged Kingship Dispute
Henry Okrikpa, crowned in 2009 but never recognised by the Delta State Government, has died at 70 after illness.

Delta Assembly Fixes Public Hearing on Gaming Board Bill
The bill would merge gaming regulation under one authority and repeal lottery, pools betting and betting duty laws dating to 1954.

Delta APC Concludes Ward Congresses Ahead of 2027 Elections
The party's monitoring committee reported peaceful, consensus-driven congresses across all 270 wards, with women winning several executive positions.

Tinubu signs Electoral Act 2026 into law
The law shortens election notice to 300 days, allows electronic transmission of results, and sets February and March 2027 poll dates.

APC Adopts Consensus Candidates in Ughelli North
Council chairman Jaro Egbo backed the method as Ward 1/5 dissolved its executive and affirmed Peter Odokuma chairman.

Women Curse Kidnappers in Sapele Protest
Elderly women from 14 communities gathered at Amukpe Roundabout with chants and rites, saying abductions have driven them off their farms.

Contractor Assures Oborevwori Timely Delivery on Ugbolu-Okpanam Road Project
The governor inspected two road projects, rejected a 2027 deadline, and warned contractors seeking future jobs to deliver on schedule.

Akpoti-Uduaghan Not on NCDC Committee – Senator Zam
Zam says she arrived late uninvited, was told to take her complaint to the Selection Committee, and left.

Isoko South LG Chairman Delivers Chairs to Enhwe School
The 100 chairs, donated by Chief Michael Ogodo, follow social media concerns about students sitting on bare floors.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.