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News

Delta Assembly Urges IPSAS Compliance, Agricultural Growth for 2026

At budget defence, lawmakers pressed auditors on transparency while the agriculture ministry pitched modern ranching drawn from a Brazil mission.

Niger Delta

Tinubu to Honour NDDC Boss Ogbuku With National Award

The Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service holds December 7 in Abuja, honouring his roads, bridges and community projects.

News

Court Sets Dec. 8 Hearing on Nnamdi Kanu’s Prison Transfer Request

Justice Omotosho refused to hear the motion because Kanu's brother, not a lawyer, tried to represent the convicted man.

Community

Warri South Council Launches Farm Estate in Orere-Uluba

The estate will offer housing, training, livestock and crops, with a borehole installed and a speedboat provided to ease movement.

Community

Pirah Hails Completion of Trans-Warri–Ode-Itsekiri Road

The 20.95km road with 15 bridges had lingered nearly two decades, and Pirah urged Itsekiri communities to back Oborevwori in 2027.

Politics

Rivers Speaker Amaewhule, 15 Lawmakers Dump PDP for APC

The lawmakers cited internal fractures in the PDP, weeks after Wike and others were expelled over alleged anti-party activities.

News

Fire Breaks Out at Sapele Main Market

Eyewitnesses reported seeing flames spread quickly before emergency responders arrived.

Community

Rising Tensions Hit UPU Ahead of Leadership Vote

Missing nomination papers for two contenders, unpublished delegate lists and claims of government backing have deepened distrust.

Community

Three Killed as Vigilante Opens Fire in Sapele Hotel

Community

Alternative Bank Unveils New Effurun Flagship Branch

Politics

250 Delta Residents With Disabilities Get Renewed Hope Initiative Grants

Each beneficiary received N200,000 in Asaba under a nationwide scheme expected to reach 9,500 people with N1.9 billion.

Community

Sapele Residents Plan Protest Over Abandoned Roads

Gana and Ugberikoko communities will march on December 8 after Seplat Energy and the council missed a November repair start.

News

Senate Confirms Gen Christopher Musa As Nigeria’s Defence Minister

Politics

Omatsola Ogbe Leads NCDMB to Fourth Consecutive PEBEC Award

The board topped ease of doing business rankings from 2022 to 2025, collecting the latest prize at Abuja's State House.

Community

Asagba-in-Council Meets to Tackle Rising Crime in Asaba

Azinge ordered vigilante groups, warned land resellers of derobement, and backed Anioma State creation alongside a planned youth protest.

News

CBN Raises Cash Withdrawal Limit to N500,000, Removes Deposit Cap

From January 1, deposit fees end while withdrawals above the new caps attract 3 and 5 per cent charges.

Culture

2face Appeals for Help Amid Public Marriage Drama

The singer posted a brief Instagram plea as his brother urged fans to rally behind him, with neither party explaining further.

News

Passengers abducted in Imo State bus attack

A bullet-damaged car was found near the airport, and both Imo and Enugu have deployed drones and extra patrols.