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Niger Delta

Delta Accelerates Work on 3.1km Tisun Road After Years of Neglect

Contractors have finished land clearing and begun sand-filling, which community leaders say ends a 40-year wait for connectivity.

News

Delta Launches Six-Month Countdown to New Electricity Policy

Two consulting firms will draft a blueprint to guide investment, reliability and the state's push for energy autonomy.

News

Turbulent Weather Forces Ibom Air Flight Back to Abuja

The aircraft circled Lagos for about 30 minutes before the captain turned back, landing safely in Abuja after nearly two hours.

News

Delta Police Detain Filmmaker Stanley Ontop

Stanley Ajemba is held at the State CID after a woman's petition, with police withholding details of the allegations.

Politics

Senate Summons Aviation Minister Over Rising Airfares

Lawmakers will weigh fare regulation, competition and support for airlines, warning of legislative action if domestic pricing abuses continue.

Politics

Former Aviation Minister Oduah Arraigned Over ₦2.469 Billion Fraud

Oduah and Gloria Odita pleaded not guilty, were granted bail and told to surrender passports, with trial set for February 2026.

News

Delta Police Warn Residents About WhatsApp Hacks

Scammers seize accounts using verification codes then beg contacts for cash, and police urge two-step verification and phone checks.

Politics

Osun Governor Adeleke Joins Accord Party

Adeleke quit the PDP over prolonged national infighting and will contest the August 8 governorship election under Accord.

Community

Urhobo Monarchs Ban Chiefs From Joining Parallel Associations

The council warned that chiefs who belong to splinter groups face sanctions, insisting each kingdom's traditional council remains the only recognised body.

Education

AAU Student Dies After Sign-Out Convoy Hits Truck

One died and five were injured at Ujoelen when a car overtaking in the celebration convoy struck a stationary truck.

Community

Udu Council Imposes Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew in Oghior After Fresh Unrest

Council chairman Vincent Oyibode ordered security agencies to confront anyone bearing illegal arms after houses were burnt in the Delta community.

News

CBN Tightens Forex Market, Approves 82 BDC Operators

Only two of the newly licensed operators met the Tier 1 capital rule, with the rest confined to single states.

Politics

Sylva’s Aide Condemns EFCC for Sealing Former Minister’s Abuja Home

Julius Bokoru said operatives sealed the Maitama home without a warrant or notice, spray-painting its walls while Sylva's family remained inside.

International

NAF Defends Crew After Burkina Faso Detains 11 Nigerian Officers

NAF says the C-130 diverted safely for technical reasons, while the Sahel bloc alleges an unauthorised airspace breach.

News

NRC Commends Staff for Rapid Action on Warri–Itakpe Rail Line

Engineers began emergency repairs on the vandalised track on a non-working day, keeping train services running while management urged community vigilance.

Politics

ADC Warns It May Join With Contractors, Pensioners Over Unpaid Bills

Bolaji Abdullahi says over N500 billion is owed contractors, as pensioners plan a nationwide protest on 8 December.

News

Delta Police Arrest Two in Retired Judge’s Murder Case

A guard's arrest led police to the victim's phone and a second suspect, while a third man is sought.

Culture

TikTok Temporarily Blocks Nighttime LIVE Access for Nigerian Users

Creators lost night-time broadcasts and viewing during a safety review, and access returned by Monday morning amid questions over further controls.