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Akpevwe Igho

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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.

News

Judge Orders Nnamdi Kanu Out of Court After Heated Disruption

Justice Omotosho dismissed Kanu's fresh motions, appeal referral bid and bail request before ordering his removal to restore order.

News

United Nigeria Airlines accepts apologies from VeryDarkMan Mr Jollof

The carrier said it noted their pledge to avoid conduct threatening flight safety after the November 17 Asaba-Lagos altercation.

Niger Delta

Delta State Leads FAAC Earnings With ₦423.8bn in Eight Months

News

Agbarho Residents Panic as Maphite–Eiye Feud Turns Deadly

Two deaths and several stabbings have followed festival night clashes, with elders seeking a ceasefire that remains unagreed.

News

Man Found Dead in Suspected Suicide on Ughelli–Patani Road

The shirtless victim was found hanging from a roadside tree on the East–West Road, with his identity still unconfirmed.

Community

Deadly Festival Clash Turns Deadly in Agbarho

Politics

Reps Push to Cut Governor, Senate Age Limit to 30

Politics

Oborevwori Commissions New Housing Estate in Okuama

The settlement offers 40 room spaces, solar-powered water and sanitation blocks, complementing schools and a health centre.