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Niger Delta

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.

Community

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Community

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Community

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.

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.