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News

Abia Rep, Alex Ikwechegh Under Fire For Assaulting E-Hailing Driver

A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh has gone viral after a video surfaced showing the politician assaulting an e-hailing driver delivering a package to his residence in Maitama, Abuja.

News

SSANU, NASU Commences Indefinite Strike Over Withheld Salaries

The unions say repeated ultimatums to the Federal Government over four months of withheld salaries have been ignored.

News

Olu of Warri Launches 10 Million Naira Quiz Competition

Announced at a Warri symposium for secondary students, alongside a pledge to pay WAEC fees for 100 pupils.

Sports

CAF Awards Nigeria Extra Points, Fines Libya $50,000

The Super Eagles now lead Group D with ten points after Libya forfeited the abandoned Benghazi qualifier by three goals.

Politics

DELSUTH Gets Key Accreditation For Surgery Program And Others

The health commissioner said the governor approved a CT scan as the hospital seeks more departmental accreditations.

Politics

DELSUTH Gets Key Accreditation For Surgery Program And Others

The health commissioner said the governor has approved a CT scan, with echocardiography and MRI machines to follow.

Culture

Delta Celebrates Former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan at 70 ⁩

Governors Oborevwori and Okowa, alongside James Ibori and Ben Igbakpa, hailed the former governor as a humble bridge-builder and statesman.

News

Iyara Community Count Losses After Fire Outbreak

An electrical fault reportedly razed a building belonging to the Akubor family before dawn, with no casualties but victims seeking government help.

News

Ughelli North Council Suspends Taskforce Over Extortion Allegations

The taskforce, set up to check illegal parking and sanitation at Ughelli Main Market, stays suspended until a new body is constituted.

News

Ughelli North Council Suspends Taskforce Over Extortion Allegations

The taskforce, set up to curb illegal parking and sanitation breaches at Ughelli Main Market, stays suspended until a new body is constituted.

Niger Delta

Warri Farmers Benefit From Presidential Fertilizer Initiative

Ereyitomi facilitated the distribution to Itsekiri, Ijaw, Urhobo and other farmers, warning that the fertilizers are not for sale.

News

Labour Meets Federal Government Amid Fuel Price Hikes

Ajaero and Toro met ministers led by Mohammed Idris on Wednesday over petrol prices, electricity tariffs and rising living costs.

Niger Delta

Insecurity Prevents Ships From Berthing In Niger Delta -NSC

The council wants more security patrols on waterways to bring shipping firms back, noting piracy incidents have already fallen sharply.

Politics

Newly Appointed SSA Expresses Gratitude, Commits To Delta’s Progress

Oris Mone credited Godwin Ebosa's mentorship and pledged dedication to community development under Governor Oborevwori's leadership in Delta State.

Community

Jigawa: 140 Victims Buried in Mass Burial After Explosion

Politics

Oborevwori Approves New Minimum Wage

The state government blamed an earlier delay on the wages commission, while labour leaders welcomed the October implementation for Delta workers.

Community

Police Arrests Suspected Rapist in Delta

Oyibo Awani, a former Okere community leader accused of raping an eleven-year-old girl, was arrested outside the High Court after a separate trial.

Reports

Suspected Robber Burnt Alive In Warri After Killing Tricycle Rider

Eyewitnesses said local youths beat the suspect and set him ablaze on the NPA Expressway, as authorities open an investigation.