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Education

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.

Education

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.

News

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.

Community

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.

Education

DESOPADEC Set to Commence 2026 Bursary For Students in Mandate Areas

Community

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

News

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.

Community

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.

Editorial

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.

Community

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.

Education

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Community

New Era of Hospitality in Warri as Movela Hotels Opens

Sports

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.

News

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.

Reports

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.

Politics

PFIPC DG Claims He Never Met Gbajabiamila, Says Agency’s Budget Inclusion Happened After His Arrest