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Politics

Former PANDEF Leader, Chief Edwin Clark Dies at 97

The Kiagbodo-born statesman died on Monday night, his family said, weeks after Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo passed at 96.

Reports

JUST IN: Police Release Isoko Comedian After Criticising Abandoned NDDC Project

Reports

1000 Girls ‘Set4Lyf’ in Olori Atuwatse III Empowerment Programme

The six-month training, launched at the Olu of Warri palace with Junior Achievement Nigeria, targets SS1 and SS2 students aged 14 to 16.

Niger Delta

Senator Addresses Tensions Following Detention of Comedian Over NDDC Project

Sports

Erewa Calls for Revitalization of Sports System in Nigeria

The school proprietor blamed corruption and quota selection for the decline, urging grassroots talent hunts at his Sapele inter-house sports event.

Reports

AMCON Sold Delta Steel Company Sold for $30m, Despite Valuation of $700m– BPE DG

The BPE chief told House lawmakers AMCON sold the Aladja plant without consulting it, as residents alleged harassment.

Reports

Report Of Felix Ogbe Misappropriation Of Funds, Malicious, Baseless -NCDMB

The board denies spending N7.7 billion on consultancy and a London training event, urging media outlets to verify sources.

Politics

Oborevwori Approves N275bn for Warri City Stadium, Others

The state executive council cleared 76 projects covering roads, hospitals and urban renewal, funded without loans at 40 per cent mobilisation.

Politics

Senate Approves N54.9 Trillion Budget

Senators added N750 billion to Tinubu's proposal, with N23.9 trillion for capital projects and N14.3 trillion for debt servicing.

Niger Delta

NNPCL Reduces Petrol Pump Price

The cut took effect Thursday at NNPC stations, drawing queues, while Ardova, Mobil and Petrocam kept higher prices.

News

JUSUN Issues Ultimatum to Tinubu Over Minimum Wage, Threatens Shutdown of Court Activities

The union wants the ₦77,000 minimum wage paid to judicial workers by February 19, or courts close nationwide.

News

NLC Demands Reversal of Telecom Tariff Hike, Announces Nationwide Protests

The congress wants daily boycotts of MTN, Airtel and Glo from February 13, and a total telecom shutdown from March 1.

Reports

Valentine’s Day Should Be Banned- Nigerian Bishop

Charles Ighele of the Holy Spirit Mission says the day promotes immorality and urged government, churches, schools and families to counter it.

Politics

Family Set To Bury Murdered Anambra Lawmaker, Justice Azuka

Reports

Okpebholo Orders Closure of University Satellite Campuses

All academic programmes will now run solely at the Ekpoma main campus to improve standards and oversight.

Politics

Bayelsa Governor Denies Pregnancy Claims with Reality TV Star

His spokesman called the rumours fake news from political enemies, while Nengi Hampson also denied being pregnant.

News

EFCC Arrests 13 Alleged Internet Fraudsters in Benin City

Operatives acted on intelligence, recovering five luxury vehicles and several phones, and will charge the suspects once investigations end.

Reports

No Room for Oppression or Disruption of Oil Production in Delta – Oborevwori

The governor told Chevron executives in Asaba to keep dialogue with host communities and hire more locals into senior roles.