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Super Eagles Winger Samuel Chukwueze Loses Mother

Sarah Chukwueze died Thursday after a brief illness, with the NFF mourning her influence on the winger's career.

CBN Approves New Licences for Fintech Firms, Microfinance Banks

Licensed firms must meet higher capital thresholds and closer supervision, though regulators say they remain distinct from conventional banks.

Delta State to Restrict Movement for January Sanitation Exercise

Residents must clear refuse and open blocked drains between 7am and 10am, with violators facing arrest and fines.

Oborevwori Charges New DELSU Council Members on Integrity

The governor inaugurated Festus Agas, Frank Enekorogha and Charles Ajuyah, saying council decisions shape students, staff and the university's future.

CAF Slams Senegal, Morocco With Heavy Sanctions After AFCON Final

Senegal's coach was banned for five matches and fined, with players from both sides suspended and both federations penalised.

Early Goal Cost Us Match, Says Warri Wolves Coach

Napoleon said the 4–2 defeat to Rangers exposed transition errors, and promised to fix defensive lapses before the next fixture.

13% Derivation Funds Meant for Communities, Says Niger Delta Group

The forum accused the revenue commission of misreading the constitution and urged Tinubu to create a derivation board for host communities.

CEPEJ Takes Anti-Cultism, Drug Abuse Campaign to Schools

National coordinator Sheriff Mulade unveiled the drive in Osubi alongside a 2026 work plan covering peacebuilding, sports and skills training.

National Assembly Considers Allowing Prison Inmates to Vote in Elections

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says the 2025 Electoral Bill carries over 20 new provisions, including early release of election funds.

FGC Warri to Launch Technology Centre for 60th Anniversary

The old students association plans robotics and AI training, a sports complex and scholarships under a ₦3 billion Legacy Fund.

APC Dismisses Rumours About VP Shettima’s 2027 Removal

Omo-Agege Calls for Inclusion of Loyal APC Supporters

At a stakeholders meeting in Asaba, he warned that sidelining grassroots members weakens party cohesion, while Oborevwori urged unity over personal interests.

NCDMB Trains Delta Teachers to Strengthen STEM Education

The five-day programme, run by OMAROG Nigeria, uses workshops to prepare host community students for energy sector careers.

RMAFC Maps Disputed Oil Wells to Resolve Revenue Issues in Niger Delta

An inter-agency committee of NUPRC, OSGOF and boundary officials will fix well coordinates to guide fair 13 percent derivation payments.

Ukwuani Councillor Files Suit Against Chairman, Treasurer Over Financial Secrecy

Chukwuemeke Kenneth wants the court to compel release of records unpublished since July 2024 and halt the 2026 budget.

NNPC, Chevron Announce Success with Awodi-07 Oil Well Discovery in Niger Delta

The well, drilled between late November and mid-December, confirmed hydrocarbons across multiple zones, with the joint venture targeting 146,000 barrels daily.

NDDC Chairman Reaffirms Niger Delta Games’ Olympic Ambitions

Ebie told organising committees to review the first edition ahead of the February 2026 games in Edo State.

Tension Rises Between Itsekiri, Okpe Kingdoms Over Sapele Sub-Palace

The Alema of Warri says the foundation laying on land the Itsekiri claim as ancestral could trigger communal clash.