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Politics

Senate Sets Public Hearing on Proposed Anioma State

Traditional rulers, youth and women groups will present views in Uyo on the bill sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko.

Community

Big Warri Gets Electricity for the First Time

The state executive council approved connecting Ode Itsekiri, Orugbo and three other communities to the national grid, with no completion date announced.

Community

Big Warri Gets Electricity for the First Time

The state Executive Council approved connecting Ode Itsekiri, Orugbo and three other communities to the national grid, with no completion date announced.

Community

Overspeeding Convoy Kills Woman in Warri

Vivian Temi died at Edjeba Junction while returning from the Immigration office, weeks before a reunion with her mother.

News

Oborevwori Urges Unity, Prayers for Nigeria

The governor's Eid message urged Nigerians to embrace sacrifice and peaceful co-existence, assuring residents that security agencies remain on alert.

Politics

No Shots Fired in Abraka Protest – Army

Brigadier General Folu Shonibare says troops only restored order after hoodlums hijacked the protest, but rights groups still demand an investigation.

Reports

DELSU Suspends Academic Activities Amid Security Concerns in Abraka

The vice chancellor told students to stay indoors, days after residents protested a rise in kidnappings.

Reports

Police Kill Four Suspected Kidnappers in Abraka After DELSU Protests

Officers working with local hunters recovered an AK-47, while an activist accused soldiers of attacking peaceful protesters.

Reports

Diphtheria Outbreak Kills Two in Edo State

UBTH confirmed five cases, and the state plans a rapid response team, contact tracing and wider vaccination drives.

Education

Delta State Reschedules Junior Secondary School Exams

The Basic Education Certificate Examination shifts to 16 to 20 June after federal holidays for Eid-ul-Adha and Democracy Day.

Reports

Delta Community Warns Herders to Stay Off Farmlands

Elders acted after locals seized a herder found with 43 cows on farmland, demanding compensation and threatening legal action over destroyed crops.

Reports

DELSU Students Protest Turn Violent as Soldiers Allegedly Assault Activist

Activist Godstime Ukuanovwe says soldiers wrecked his car and shot a protester in Abraka during a demonstration over kidnappings.

Community

DELSU Students Protest Rising Kidnappings

The union gave police 72 hours to act on the Abraka abductions or face mass protests in Asaba.

Niger Delta

Akpata and Ajelebe Are ‘In and Belong to’ Omadino Community -Chief Priest Yomere

The community leaders blamed recurring attacks on Tantita operatives and said they have petitioned government and security agencies for protection.

Reports

Angry Ijaw Youths Razed Down Akpata Camp; Not Omadino Youths- Omadino Chairman

Mogbeyiteren says the fishing camp was burnt over rent paid to Omadino, not by Itsekiri youths from his community.

Politics

2027: APC’s Emami Says No Automatic Tickets for Defectors

The Delta chieftain says all positions except governorship and presidency will be contested, while endorsing Tinubu as sole presidential candidate.

Reports

Pirates Demand N100m Ransom for WASSCE Candidates in Rivers State

Thirteen passengers seized from two boats on May 6 remain missing as police intensify rescue efforts, community leaders say.

Politics

INEC Reject Scrapping of State Commissions, Call for Reform

Delegates at the FOSIECON conference in Jos argued that reform, not abolition, would secure the independence and effectiveness of state electoral commissions.