Reporting by
Akpevwe Igho
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.