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NDDC Sets Up Committee to Verify Completed Projects

The panel, chaired by finance director Alabo Boma Iyaye, will check works finished up to January 2023 for digital payment.

No Police Station Burnt in Ekpoma, Edo Command Clarifies

An electrical spark burnt shops at the POWA Shops area, and officers and residents doused it without casualties.

Police Smash Motorcycle-Snatching Gang in Agbor

Two suspects were arrested on January 4 after intelligence on a December robbery, with a hammer, knife and mask recovered.

Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Killing Brother in Delta

The 20-year-old herder allegedly stabbed his sleeping brother at Poly Road, Ogwashi-Uku, and detectives recovered the weapon used.

Court Strips DESTMA of Powers to Arrest, Fine Motorists

Justice Ejiro Emudainowho ruled in a suit by Chuks Christian Ofili that only courts may punish traffic violations.

FG Begins Rural Housing, Farming Communities Project

Doris Uzoka-Anite signed a deal with Governor Bago in Abuja for a 100,000-hectare farming settlement in Niger State.

Delta Govt Moves to Reconstruct ECN Road in Udu, Ughelli South

Oborevwori said residents' complaints prompted the intervention and announced that the long-delayed Udu Harbour Market would soon be inaugurated.

Datti: Obi Announced Coalition, Not ADC Defection

Baba-Ahmed wants proof Obi resigned and returned his card, but says he would back him in 2027.

Dangote Bypasses Depots, Sells Petrol Directly to Marketers

Marketers buying at least 250,000 litres can now lift fuel directly, after pricing disputes with depot owners collapsed the old arrangement.

Bomadi Councillors Move to Impeach Chairman Over N800m Loan Allegations

Fifteen councillors told the Delta Assembly speaker that Andaye forged signatures for a bank loan and intimidated members with thugs.

Ken Pela Dumps Labour Party, Joins ADC

Activist Urges Tinubu to Overhaul 13% Derivation Fund System

He says oil communities remain neglected despite huge allocations, and wants funds channelled into federally coordinated development projects.

Oborevwori Condoles NUJ Over Death of Punch Journalist

The governor described the death of the 43-year-old correspondent, who died after a brief illness, as a painful loss.

Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Arms in Delta

Commissioner Aina Adesola said intelligence-led operations netted a suspected inter-state kidnapper, gun runners and drug dealers across several Delta towns.

Low Turnout Recorded as Schools Resume Across Delta

Head teachers blame extended holidays and unprepared parents, while compulsory resumption tests have lifted attendance in some Warri and Effurun schools.

Nigerian Army Opens Applications for DSSC Course 29/2026

Free online applications run from January 7 to February 4, with successful candidates commissioned into corps including Engineers, Signals and Medical.

INEC Confirms No Timetable Released for 2027 Election

The commission says the Electoral Act requires notice 360 days ahead, and urged Nigerians to rely only on its verified channels.

Delta Police Remove Asaba DPO, Refund Bail After Complaint

Wojuola was accused of murder after taking a collapsed man to hospital, and social media users now demand dismissal and prosecution.