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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.
SEC Raises Capital Requirements for Market Operators
Broker-dealers must now hold ₦2 billion, up from ₦300 million, with all regulated operators expected to comply by June 2027.
CAF Names Moroccan Referee for Nigeria–Egypt AFCON Playoff
Jayed leads an all-Moroccan officiating team on Saturday at Mohammed V Stadium as both beaten semi-finalists chase third place.
Court Orders Temporary Halt to Fubara Impeachment Process
The Oyigbo court told the chief judge, assembly and clerk to pause for seven days pending a suit's determination.
Asaba Super Cup Opens With Ughelli Rovers vs Sporting FC Warri
The off-season tournament, launched in 2023 by Delta Marines FC, returns at Ogor Technical School with a 4pm kickoff.
Delta Govt Redeploys Sapele Technical College Principal Over Lapses
A January monitoring visit found no gate security, unapproved fees, weak supervision and farming on site, prompting her transfer to Asaba.
Delta Government Shuts Down LPG Project in Asaba
Officials say the plant on Infant Jesus Road lacked state consent, acting on residents' petition over safety setbacks near schools.
Rivers Assembly Insists on Governor Fubara’s Impeachment
Lawmakers cite the Assembly complex demolition and unauthorised spending, while two colleagues urge dialogue to avoid deepening the crisis.
EFCC Summons Bomadi Chairman Over ₦800m Loan
Fifteen councillors petitioned that the bank loan lacked legislative approval and their signatures were forged, allegations Andaye denies as political rivalry.