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Community

NDDC Pledges Continued Support for Security Agencies in Niger Delta

Samuel Ogbuku made the pledge when Rear Admiral Olugbenga Oladipo of Operation Delta Safe visited, citing past infrastructure projects and equipment donations.

Community

Lawmaker Commissions Solar-Powered Borehole in Enerhen

Residents once trekked long distances for water, and the lawmaker promised similar boreholes for Orerokpe and Sapele communities.

Community

Herdsmen Occupy Delta School, Education Disrupted in Uwheru

The Urhobo Progressive Union wants government and security agencies to act, warning that inaction threatens learning, farmlands and livelihoods.

Politics

Akpabio Heads to Supreme Court Over Senator Natasha’s Suspension

He is seeking to regularise his appeal after the Federal High Court called the Kogi Central senator's suspension unconstitutional.

Politics

FG Hands Over CNG Buses to NURTW in Delta

The dual-fuel buses, delivered through the NLC as a subsidy-removal cushion, will serve Delta's three senatorial zones to lower fares.

Community

No Restriction on Movement in Ughelli, Palace Assures Residents

The Otota said the Ovie had no link to the online notice and urged residents to rely on official channels.

News

Delta Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Plot to Rob Boyfriend

Jessica Anthony allegedly paid N65,000 to hire robbers, but the community leader she approached was working with police.

Politics

Oborevwori Urges Grassroots Action Over Low CVR Turnout in Delta

The governor said just over 76,000 registrations fell short of Delta's potential, urging traditional rulers, faith groups and unions to mobilise.

Politics

APC Hails Oborevwori’s Projects, Says Delta Witnessing Progress

The party cited five flyover projects, pension arrears payments, widow support and small business funding as evidence of long-term planning.

Community

Anioma Youth Council Faults Uromi Flyover, Demands Power Project

Enudi says traffic at the junction is rarely severe and wants the stalled power stepdown project prioritised instead.

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.