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Bayelsa Moves to Introduce Scrabble, Chess in Secondary Schools

Sports council coaches will train teachers to mentor students before the state's first secondary schools scrabble championship, ordered by Governor Diri.

Warri Community Protests 8-Year Oil Spill, Seeks Government and Monarch’s Intervention

Residents of Aja-Olokpudu say the NNPCL and Conoil joint venture leak has ruined farming and fishing since 2018.

Oborevwori Advocates Leadership Development as Path to Stronger Democracy

Speaking through his higher education commissioner at the inaugural Oyovbaire lecture, he urged participants to turn recommendations into policies.

Delta Gets New Police Commissioner as CP Samuel Erale Etaifo Takes Charge

His posting is part of a nationwide redeployment approved by the Police Service Commission, which urged professionalism and political neutrality.

Shettima Proceeds on First Official Leave Since Taking Office

Tinubu approved the two-week break, which began on August 6 for study, reflection and review of government programmes.

Tinubu Orders EFCC to Vacate Court Order Freezing Osun Govt Account

The president said he was embarrassed by the freeze secured days before the governorship election and intervened in the public interest.

Adeleke: We Won’t Allow APC Return Osun to Days Workers Begged for Food

The governor urged voters to reject the opposition on August 15, accusing it of paying civil servants half salaries.

EFCC Defends Restriction on Osun Government Account, Cites Legal Backing

Wilson Uwujaren said the anti-graft agency flagged suspicious transfers to corporate entities and can hold the account for 72 hours.

Delta Commences Digital Birth, Death Registration

The commission says the VitalReg platform will speed up documentation, with 4,011 registration centres nationwide set to expand to 8,000.

Refuse Dump Chokes Orhuwhorun Junction, Raises Health, Safety Concerns

Waste from the nearby market has narrowed the busy Udu roundabout, and residents fear blocked drains and flooding.

Family Demands Justice After Son’s Death, Alleges NDLEA Officer’s Involvement in Sapele

Relatives say the young man was taken from home, later found in a river, and offered ₦1 million for a quick burial.

Uduaghan Praises Ibori for Strong Leadership, Big Milestones

In a birthday statement marking Ibori at 68, the Alema of Warri hailed his infrastructure investments, mentorship and resource control advocacy.

Odebala Laments State of Oghara–Mosogar–Sapele Road, Calls Out Delta State Govt

The governorship aspirant wants 20 DESTMA officers deployed to work with FRSC and police easing gridlock on the federal road.

EFCC Freezes Osun Govt Salary Account Days Before Gubernatorial Election

The First Bank account, said to fund workers' salaries, was restricted days after Governor Adeleke alleged such a plan; the anti-graft agency has not commented.

9-Year-Old Boy Dies After Floodwaters Sweep Him Into Drainage in Asaba

Warri Kingdom Set for Stronger Cultural, Tourism Push After Minister’s Visit

Musawa met the Olu of Warri to discuss his fifth coronation anniversary and plans for heritage preservation, youth empowerment and investment.

Delta Makes History as Asaba Specialist Hospital Unveils Nigeria’s First Helium-Free MRI Scanner

The Siemens 1.5 Tesla machine needs less maintenance, and over 10 patients received free scans during a two-day launch.

19-Year-Old Delta Woman Rescued After Alleged Trafficking Ordeal in Ivory Coast

Annabel was lured abroad with promises of jobs and abandoned; Hon. Stella Okotete helped secure her safe return.