Reporting by
Mirabel Itse
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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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DELSU Students Protest Rising Kidnappings
The union gave police 72 hours to act on the Abraka abductions or face mass protests in Asaba.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.