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Chukwuemeke Kenneth wants the court to compel release of records unpublished since July 2024 and halt the 2026 budget.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

Idjerhe Kingdom Suspends Chiefs, Removes Clan Leader

Delta Police Intercept Arms Smuggling Operation, Arrest Six

Officers at the Head Bridge boundary searched a green Toyota Sienna and found pump-action guns, a dane gun and 26 cartridges.

“God Is Rewriting Itsekiri’s Story” -Olu of Warri

it will not come with pride and arrogance; it will come with grace and humility,” Atuwatse III declared.

Passengers Key to Curbing Reckless Driving —FRSC

Delta recorded 10 road deaths in a month, down from last year, after over 1,200 traffic-violation arrests.

Niger Delta Games Organisers Enforce Indigenous Athlete Rule

Consultant Itiako Malik Ikpokpo said strict verification will curb athlete poaching at the February games in Edo State.

Presidency Insists Fubara Must Govern Without Obstruction

Delta Govt Boosts Cancer Advocacy with ₦10m Donation

The state also plans cancer treatment centres, MRI machines in all three senatorial districts and early detection drives.

Warri North APC Reaffirm Support for Tinubu, Oborevwori

Party leaders in Koko adopted a confidence motion, pushed electronic registration and claimed unity positions the party well for future elections.