Reporting by
Mirabel Itse
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Human Rights Abuse Allegations Against Private Security Firms in Niger Delta Not Baseless, Says Otaru
The Warri lawyer cites two cases involving Tantita operatives and rejects claims that the accusations are ethnically motivated.

Olu of Warri, Others Present as Warri North Chairman Unveils Oboghoro Housing
Six two-bedroom affordable homes were commissioned during the 2024 Oboghoro Festival, with leaders urging other councils to follow suit.

NNPC Secures $1bn Loan to Support Dangote Refinery
Spokesman Olufemi Soneye said the crude-backed facility eased the refinery's liquidity crisis, citing it among milestones under Mele Kyari.

Edo PDP Condemns Suspension of 18 Council Chairmen
Party chairman Anthony Aziegbemi called the assembly action null and void, told the chairmen to resume, and urged federal investigation.

Okpebholo Suspends 18 LG Chairmen and Vice Chairmen
The Assembly voted 14 to six to suspend the officials for two months over unsubmitted financial records.

Delta Assembly Recalls Suspended Lawmakers
Chukwudi Dafe and Oboro Preyor return after 14 days, though the committee probing their alleged misconduct has not reported.

PDP Drags Ibori’s Daughter, Erhiatake To Court
The party wants the Warri Federal High Court to declare her Ethiope seat vacant, order a by-election and recover her salaries.

Mother Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Baby Into River
Police say Blessing Ibuku confessed she acted out of frustration after friends mocked her over the child being fatherless.

Hilltop Schools Celebrate Successful Academic Year
The Warri school's December 6 event featured carols, dance and thanksgiving, with its proprietress and PTA chairperson thanking parents.

Supreme Court Dismisses Case to Remove President Tinubu
Ambrose Owuru, who claimed he won the 2019 election, was fined N5 million for the baseless suit against Tinubu and Buhari.

NIMASA Records Oil Spill at Shell Loading Terminal in Rivers
A pipeline rupture on December 14 sent oil to the shoreline before Shell shut the line and deployed containment booms.

Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500m Bail, Sets February 24 for Trial
Justice Emeka Nwite ordered two sureties with Abuja property, seized his passport and remanded him in Kuje pending compliance.

Delta Deputy Governor Summons Dethroned Monarch of Olomoro Kingdom
Onyeme has invited Isike and his lawyer to Asaba on December 18 over misconduct claims that prompted his removal by the council chairman.

Ijaw Communities in Delta Demand Compensation for Oil Spill, Give Ultimatum
Thirteen Gbaramatu communities say the pipelines firm failed to act after site visits, and threaten protests from December 18.

Transport Company Suspends Staff Over Alleged Misconduct in Delta
G. Agofure Motors accuses its parcel services head of diverting ten customer items and costing the firm about N600,000.

Rotary Club Empowers People With Disabilities in Warri
Fifty-four people graduated from a free two-week training in five skills, with starter packs withheld to prevent resale.

Thugs Disrupt Edo High Court Election Hearing
Supporters of seven parties challenging the APC victory were chased outside the Benin City court before security forces restored order.

Ukodhiko to Empower 200 Constituents with Skill Acquisition Programme
The three-day training in Oleh will cover soap production, branding, NAFDAC certification, marketing and financial management from December 9.