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Community

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.

Politics

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.

Reports

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

Delta Assembly Recalls Suspended Lawmakers

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

Politics

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.

News

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.

Education

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.

Politics

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.

Community

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.

Politics

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.

Community

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.

Community

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.

News

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.

Reports

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.