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Culture

Kellyrae Wins Big Brother Naija Season 9

Kingsley Sule beat eight finalists to claim N60 million, an SUV and other prizes at the Sunday finale.

News

Nigeria Begins Selling Crude Oil and Refined Products in Naira

Wale Edun says the sales began on 1 October under a Federal Executive Council directive to stabilise pump prices.

Education

Sapele Council Chairman Donates Learning Materials To Students

Bright Abeke handed over 5,000 notebooks at the council group of schools to ease costs for struggling parents.

Niger Delta

Olu of Warri, Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom Honoured in America

The UN-backed award, presented during the General Assembly, cited the royal couple's social impact and leadership in Warri Kingdom.

Education

Delta LGA Chairman Lays Foundation For Ultramodern Market

The Alihame market will house an abattoir, 86 open shops and 10 lock-up shops, and be commissioned within 100 days.

Education

Corps Members To Receive N77,000 Allowance

The 133 per cent rise follows the new minimum wage act and takes effect from July 2024.

News

Delta State Govt. Assesses Communities Hit by Ocean Surge

Terry Etacherure toured Warri North communities with lawmakers and emergency officials after the September 19 surge flooded homes and forced evacuations.

News

FG Issues Alert On Rising Water Levels In River Benue

The hydrological agency says rising Benue levels threaten Delta, Edo, Bayelsa and other states, and urges residents to clear drainages.

Politics

Edo Election Results Confirm Obaseki’s Unpopularity -Shaibu

Shaibu told Arise TV the governor never won an election alone and should apologise to Edo people.

Culture

Fix Warri and Kaduna Refineries or Face Legal Action- Falana Warns SAIPEM

The senior advocate cited the Freedom of Information Act in demanding completion dates for the $1.5 billion rehabilitation contracts.

Sports

Delta Wins National Youth Games Again

The host state took 111 medals, including 46 gold, ahead of Lagos and Edo at the Asaba games.

Politics

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Surrenders To EFCC Over Corruption Allegations

The ex-governor, previously declared wanted over N80.2 billion, says he consulted family and lawyers before presenting himself to clear his name.

Education

Delta Deputy Governor Gifts 115 Students Scholarships

Each winner gets at least ₦200,000, bringing to 553 the beneficiaries of the foundation's 2024 Delta North scheme.

Niger Delta

We Did Not Boycott Dangote Refinery-DAPPMAN

The association says its members await government approval on buying arrangements and warns against a fuel supply monopoly.

Politics

40 Delta Farmers Get N10m From First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative

Each woman received N250,000 in Asaba, while 1,200 households across the state's 25 councils got rice and other food items.

Niger Delta

‘We Have Been Neglected’ -Itsekiri Amnesty Students In Novena Cry Out

The students say unpaid tuition fees have stalled their studies, and have appealed to new amnesty administrator Dennis Otuaro for intervention.

Sports

Super Eagles Coach Steps Down

Eguavoen says his two-match interim mandate is complete after Nigeria beat Benin Republic 3-0 and drew with Rwanda.

News

Warri South Legislative Arm Denies Claims of Supplementary Budget Increase

Councillors say the N6.1 billion supplementary budget was passed after committee scrutiny, and blame a pseudonymous Facebook account.