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News

Army, Police Reaffirm Joint Commitment to Security in Delta

The police commissioner's visit to the 63 Brigade commander in Asaba focused on intelligence sharing and joint operations in riverine areas.

Community

Delta Police Link Rising Murder Cases to Drug Abuse

A 20-year-old was stabbed in his sleep in Ogwashi-Uku, allegedly by his brother; police also recovered 11 firearms.

Politics

Oborevwori Seeks Assembly Approval for N200bn Supplementary Budget

The request, which has passed first reading, covers pension arrears, debt servicing and urgent community projects before January 31.

Community

Uwheru Residents Protest Return of Suspended President-General

Markets, schools and shops shut as demonstrators rejected the council chairman's decision, while Igbedi insisted allegations against him were untrue.

Politics

Court Removes Meta, X, Faces Sowore in Cyberstalking Trial

The prosecution amended its charge, leaving the activist alone to face an allegation over an August post criticising Tinubu.

News

Police Inspector Shot Dead by Colleague in Port Harcourt

Inspector Victor Okus is in custody after a Sunday shooting at a Trans-Amadi supermarket that also wounded another officer.

Diaspora

Labour MPs Urge Starmer to Consider Under-16 Social Media Ban

The MPs cite Australia's ban and warn existing safeguards fail children, as Starmer says all options are under review.

News

Palm Oil Producers Sound Alarm Over Fake Palm Oil

Association president Alphonsus Inyang blames middlemen, urging NAFDAC, regulators and consumers to act before adulteration harms health and exports.

News

PENGASSAN Urges FG, Labour Unions to Rethink Wage Negotiations

Festus Osifo says collective bargaining, not minimum wage reviews alone, offers workers sustainable protection against inflation and shrinking incomes.

Community

NSCDC Arrests Suspected Oil Well Vandal in Delta

A patrol team seized cylinders and spanners in Kwale, while soldiers handed over separate suspects caught with vandalised pipes.

Community

Aboh Monarch Commends Oborevwori on Infrastructure Drive

The monarch cited the Aboh-Akaria concrete road and a 100-metre Akiri River bridge as proof of renewed hope for Ndokwa East.

Community

Worship Disrupted in Sapele Anglican Cathedral Over Bishop’s Return

Congregants rejected Bishop Blessing Erifeta after he arrived with security personnel, as reconciliation talks and a unifying service are planned.

News

Delta Cleared to Host 2026 Police Games

A two-day planning conference and facility inspection led by AIG Fom Pam Joseph reviewed security, accommodation, medical and transport arrangements.

Niger Delta

NSCDC Arrests, Convicts Pipeline Vandals in Delta

The command says arrests in Kwale and Forcados follow intensified enforcement, with several vandalism cases still before the courts.

Community

Ughelli South Youth Gets ₦1m Business Support

The fund, donated by US-based paediatrician Anani Anthony, stocked Alex Bushell's rented shop in Oginibo after an earlier ₦200,000 grant.

Politics

Bomadi Councillors Defy Pressure, Sustain EFCC Petition Over ₦800m

The councillors rejected an Asaba proposal to reinstate impeached leaders and drop the petition over an unapproved bank loan.

News

Warri Catholic Diocese Mourns Death of Bishop Emeritus, John Afareha

Bishop Afareha was ordained a Catholic priest on December 30, 1973, and consecrated bishop on May 14, 1997.

Niger Delta

Arms Recovered as 80 Militants Submit to Amnesty in Cross River

Fighters from two camps emerged from creeks in Akpabuyo, handing over rifles, explosives and speedboats before transfer to the state for reintegration.