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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ughelli North APC Adopts Ofomukoro Ahead of LG Elections

Stakeholders zoned the chairmanship to Agbarha-Otor Ward after reconciliation committees settled disputes, with the official congress still to come.

FX Reforms, Diaspora Inflows Push Nigeria’s Reserves to $49 Billion

Cardoso says market-driven forex policy narrowed the official and parallel rate gap to under two percent while remittances rose.

Delta Speaker Emerges Chairman of National Speakers’ Conference

Guwor was elected at a general meeting in Abuja and is expected to strengthen coordination and legislative standards among state assemblies.

Senate Calls Emergency Session as NLC Threatens Action Over E-Transmission

Senators return Tuesday to clear the way for a committee to harmonise conflicting provisions on electronic transmission.

Man Allegedly Kills Son in Delta Over Family Dispute

Contractors Threaten Protest Over Alleged ₦15bn DESOPADEC Debt

Contractors say only part of a ₦8.4bn release reached them, and threaten to blockade the commission's premises over unpaid claims.

Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims in Delta

Kanu Orders End to Monday Sit-at-Home in South-East

IPOB says the directive, effective February 9, reflects Kanu's concern for residents' safety, schooling and livelihoods after four years of weekly shutdowns.