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Akpevwe Igho
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Court Sentences Three Terrorism Suspects to Life Imprisonment Over Oyo Students’ Abduction
The three men pleaded guilty to belonging to a proscribed group and concealing information, with sentences running from their arrest dates.

Delta Moves to Review Lecturers’ Salaries as Southern Delta University Records Steady Growth
The higher education commissioner said the academic pay proposal awaits final approval, and 500-bed hostels have been approved.

NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Sweep of Banned Sachet Alcohol, Small PET Bottles
The exercise across all six zones follows plant shutdowns, and violators still selling the drinks face action under existing regulations.

Warri Kingdom Unveils Programme for Monarch’s “Big 5” Coronation Anniversary
Ten days of praise, games, regatta, homage and thanksgiving run from August 14 to 23 across Warri and Ode-Itsekiri.

DESOPADEC Set to Commence 2026 Bursary For Students in Mandate Areas

Delta: Ika North East, South NULGE Chairmen Killed in Auto Crash After Warri Meeting

Warri Court Convicts 12 for Naira Abuse
The EFCC prosecuted them for spraying naira at parties; eleven face six months or ₦150,000 fines, one ₦200,000.

Vigilantes, Anti-Cult, CJTF Have No Right to Check Vehicle Documents — Delta Govt
The governor's security aide said such duties belong to trained law enforcement, and urged residents to report incidents through the emergency hotline.

The Growing Burden of Cancer and Kidney Disease Demands Urgent Action
Fake drugs, unsafe foods and untreated hypertension are driving deaths, with doctors urging routine screening and tighter regulation.

Jonathan: I Entered Militant Camp Without Armed Security to Secure Niger Delta Peace
He told a Yenagoa forum that the unarmed camp visit, opposed by police and SSS chiefs, produced the amnesty programme.

DELSUTH Doctors Raise Alarm Over Disruption of Critical Healthcare Services Due to Power Outage
A replacement transformer delivered in July remains uninstalled, forcing the hospital to suspend admissions, ICU and dialysis services.

Tinubu Names Fayose, Others to Lead Federal Agencies
The appointments cover 10 agencies, with Fayose chairing rural electrification and Junaid Bindawa heading the salaries commission.

Court Strikes Out Nwoko’s Suit Against Okowa’s Senatorial Bid
Justice Umar held that Nwoko could not challenge the primary through an attorney, making the suit a nullity.

New Era of Hospitality in Warri as Movela Hotels Opens

Teenager Dies in Spain’s World Cup Celebrations
A fountain in Ciudad Rodrigo collapsed under celebrating fans after midnight, killing the boy and injuring several others.

Former Warri Refinery MD Granted ₦500m Bail in Money Laundering Case
Jimoh Yisawu pleaded not guilty to converting over $789,950, and must surrender his passport and produce an Abuja-based surety.

Cult Initiation Ceremony Disrupted in Orogun Ughelli North
Quick Response Squad operatives recovered guns, cartridges, vehicles and cult regalia after suspects opened fire and fled into the forest.
