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Mirabel Itse

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Niger Delta

NDDC Partners with Chevron on Omadino-Escravos Road

The 70.75km road with bridges in Warri South is meant to open up Escravos, the region's oil and gas hub.

Opinion

Don’t Turn To Social Media When Reporting Police Officers Misconduct -IGP

Egbetokun told a police communication conference in Asaba that unverified online claims fuel misinformation and damage the force's integrity.

Politics

Senate Dismisses Danladi Umar as CCT Chairman

Eighty-four senators backed the motion after a closed-door session, clearing the way for Abdullahi Bello to head the tribunal.

Politics

Senate to Review President Tinubu’s $2.2 Billion Loan Request

The debts committee has 24 hours to report on borrowing meant to part-fund the N9.7 trillion deficit for 2024.

Niger Delta

Tompolo Accuses Navy of Sabotaging Fight Against Oil Theft

News

Uwheru Community Rejects Relief Items, Boo Council Chairman

Residents said a bag of garri, 25 bags of sachet water and tissue paper insulted 15,000 flood victims.

News

NERC Orders DisCos to Replace Faulty Meters Free of Charge

The regulator says charging customers for meter replacement breaches its 2021 order, and violators risk penalties as consumers are urged to report them.

News

NNPCL Admits Setbacks in PH Refinery Completion

Olufemi Soneye said commissioning problems typical of brownfield projects have been resolved, but offered no new completion date.

Niger Delta

Oborevwori Donates 31 Vehicles to Police

Politics

Oborevwori, Okowa, Elumelu Join Delta PDP Chairman, Arenyeka For Thanksgiving

At the Warri service, Oborevwori urged the new PDP chairman to build unity and ready the party for 2027.

Politics

Obasanjo Calls for INEC Reform, Short Tenure for Leadership

The ex-president, speaking at Yale, called the 2023 polls a travesty and faulted underuse of BVAS and IReV.

News

Ibori Launches Otemu Foundation for Delta’s Underprivileged Students

The foundation will offer scholarships, screen candidates digitally and open a web portal soon for applications from disadvantaged students.

Politics

Oshiomhole, Ned Nwoko, Dele Momodu Lead Panel at Megastar Awards 2024

The December 1 event in Abuja will explore social enterprise as a catalyst for development, drawing leaders from business, media and law.

Politics

Delta Health Commissioner Inspects Oghara Hospital Amid Absenteeism

Onojaeme warned that absent staff face immediate discipline, and reviewed infrastructure projects during the unannounced visit to the teaching hospital.

Politics

SEC Proposes N20M Fine, Jail Terms for Ponzi Operators

The Investments and Securities Bill 2024, now before the National Assembly, also seeks to close gaps in the 2007 law.

News

NJC Suspends Two Judges Over Misconduct

The judges lose a year's pay, while Imo's chief judge and Yobe's grand kadi face compulsory retirement over falsified ages.

Politics

Oborevwori Presents N936bn 2025 Budget to Delta State Assembly

The proposal, 29 percent above 2024, devotes N587.36 billion to capital projects and cushions fuel subsidy removal.

Politics

Delta Assembly Passes Electricity Power Sector Bill, 2024

The Assembly suspended standing rules to fast-track the bill, which Speaker Guwor said would improve supply and boost economic activity.