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Politics

DSS Chief Meets Tinubu on Northern Security Situation

Oluwatosin Ajayi briefed the president at the Villa as a joint task force searches for abducted schoolchildren.

Niger Delta

Itsekiri Indigenes Oppose Ijaw Language Bill in Warri South-West Schools

Petitioners say the plan was made without consultation and want a summit of Itsekiri leaders to shape a united response.

Community

Ugborodo Group Rejects Gbaramatu Claims Over Sahara Land

The association says no community called Sarabubor exists and warns that any fresh attempt to claim Sahara will be resisted.

Sports

Delta Queens Unveiled as NWFL Season Kicks Off

The squad was presented in Asaba with government backing pledged before an away opener against Nasarawa Amazons on November 26.

Politics

Again, Trump Slams Nigeria Over Christian Killings, Warns of Possible U.S. Action

Speaking on a conservative radio show, he threatened to suspend aid and again raised possible military action against Islamist militants.

Niger Delta

Delta Soldiers Seek Probe of Battalion Commander for Diverting Allowances

Troops say oil firms pay up to ₦400,000 monthly per soldier but they receive ₦40,000, alongside poor feeding and extended deployments.

Community

UIY Complete Tour to Boost Youth Engagement in Warri Kingdom

The Ugbarajo Itsekiri Youths (UIY), led by President Comrade Joseph Okotie, have completed a tour of Itsekiri communities across all four zones of Warri Kingdom. The visit aimed to promote unity and develop employment opportunities for young people in the region.

Politics

Delta Govt Welcomes New NYSC Batch, Pledges of Full Support

The youth commissioner opened the Batch C Stream I orientation at Issele-Uku, urging corps members to serve with discipline.

News

Delta Pastor Arrested Over Fresh Sexual Assault Claim

Detectives held the Sapele cleric on November 17 after petitions alleged he used prophecy claims to lure female members.

Politics

Delta Assembly Advances Cybercrime Bill

The bill, presented by Emeka Nwaobi, targets identity theft, online fraud and data breaches, with second reading fixed for December 4.

Education

Bandits Abduct Students, Teachers from Niger Catholic School

Local officials say over 100 may have been seized in the pre-dawn raid, though police are still confirming details.

News

Delta Chief Judge Orders Release of Five Inmates After Statewide Custodial Review

Justice Theresa Diai freed the five at Ogwashi-Uku after prosecutors found no case among 1,190 warrants reviewed statewide.

Politics

US Lawmakers Split Over Nigeria’s Religious Persecution Designation

Community

Bandits Demand N100m Each for 38 Abducted Kwara Worshippers

Politics

Delta Central APC, Dafinone Mourns Loss of Youth Leader Oyibo

Senator Ede Dafinone described the Okpe youth mobiliser's death as painful and untimely, as members plan a memorial service.

International

Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Terrorism

Justice James Omotosho held that Radio Biafra broadcasts, sit-at-home orders and ESN attacks amounted to terrorism, rejecting prosecutors' push for death.

Reports

EFCC Arrests Delta Cleric Over Alleged Naira Abuse, Money Laundering

Archbishop Angel Oyeghe is cooperating after a viral clip showed worshippers spraying naira on a cow in Warri.

Politics

APC USA to Address US Congress on Nigeria’s CPC status

The party's US chapter told Chris Smith its delegation would argue banditry and climate pressures, not religion alone, drive insecurity.