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News

DESOPADEC Contractors Hail Oborevwori for N8.4bn Debt Payment

The forum said the payment clears liabilities from 2010 to 2023, and urged the governor to award members future contracts.

Culture

Regina Daniels’ Brother Released After Arrest

Samuel Ojeogwu left custody on 5 million naira bail after charges tied to a petition by Senator Ned Nwoko, with hearing set for November 28.

News

Delta Police Arrest Suspect with Gun Hidden in Bread

Officers grew suspicious during a routine patrol and are investigating the suspect's identity, motive and possible criminal links.

News

NAFDAC Reinforces Ban on Small-Pack Alcoholic Drinks

Adeyeye says the December 2025 deadline is preventive, with the health ministry, FCCPC and NOA joining awareness efforts.

Education

FUPRE Celebrates Scholars Among World’s Top 2% of Scientists

Politics

Tinubu, 97 Senators Support Creation of Anioma State, Nwoko Says

The lawmaker, speaking at the inaugural Anioma Day in Abuja, said the bill would carve the state from nine Delta North councils.

News

EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Sylva Wanted Over $14.8 Million Fraud

A Lagos court warrant issued in November empowers the agency to pursue the Bayelsa-born former minister over refinery funds.

Politics

DBS Warri, Asaba, Pointer Newspapers to Get Full Upgrade in 2026

The state's information ministry gets ₦3 billion in capital funding, up from ₦1.3 billion, for technology, facilities and staff development.

Culture

Pastor Oritsejafor Marks Birthday Today Amid Warm Tributes

Religious leaders, politicians and worshippers hailed the Word of Life Bible Church founder for decades of ministry and peace advocacy.

Community

Killings: Abuja Security Tightened as Police, DSS Patrol Churches

Officers, DSS, hunters and vigilantes swept forest communities linking Bwari, Kaduna, Niger and Gwagwalada, while church leaders received security briefings.

Politics

PDP Convention: Court Shuts Out Press, Adjourns Hearing

Justice Ladiran Akintola moved the suit by Folahan Malomo Adelabi to November 12 after ordering parties to exchange processes.

Politics

Senator Nwoko: Enemies Using Regina’s Condition for Political Blackmail

The senator denied land grabbing claims, said his wife married him at 19, and threatened court action against accusers.

Niger Delta

Omadino PRO, Armstrong Yomere Clears Air on Tantita Partnership Claims

The community says Roland Oti Yomere spoke for himself, holds no chief priest title, and cannot negotiate with Tantita.

Niger Delta

Tantita: Yomere Is Not Our Mouthpiece- Omadino Community Blows Hot

The community says only its management committee under Tuoyo Mogbeyiteren can speak for it, and denies any boundary dispute with Gbaramatu.

News

Two Die in Ughelli Trailer Crash After Reckless Overtake

A white sedan crossed lanes and hit a motorcycle, forcing its riders under a moving trailer, killing them instantly.

Niger Delta

Omadino Says No Rift with Tantita, Hails Job Slots

Community leaders say boundary tensions with Gbaramatu Kingdom are separate from their cordial ties with the surveillance firm, as dialogue is planned.

Reports

Udu Monarch, Okporua I Gets Staff of Office

The historic event, held at the royal palace in Otor-Udu, transformed the usually calm community into a hub of festivity.

News

U.S. Questions Nigeria After Spending Billions on Security Aid

Congressman Riley Moore and Donald Trump say funding has not curbed attacks, as Nigeria rejects genocide claims and faces redesignation.