Reporting by

Sisan Okotie

1–18 of 169

News

APC Accuses Atiku, ADC of AI Fake News Plot

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of allegedly plotting to use artificial intelligence (AI), deepfake videos and fabricated documents to discredit the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna.

News

Dual Policing: 66.7% of State Assemblies Approve Constitutional Amendment

The proposed introduction of a dual policing system in Nigeria has moved closer to implementation after 24 of the 36 State Houses of Assembly approved the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, meeting the constitutional requirement of two-thirds of the states.

News

Iyovwaye Faults Oborevwori, Delta APC Over Campaign Rally as School Opposite Venue Crumbles

Chris Iyovwaye, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Delta State, has criticised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over what he described as misplaced priorities, following the inauguration of the party’s campaign council at The Dome Event Centre in Asaba on Thursday.

News

Orerokpe Agriculture University Bill Passes Third Reading in Senate, Dafinone Says

A bill seeking to establish a University of Agriculture in Orerokpe, Delta State, has passed its third reading in the Nigerian Senate, according to Senator Ede Dafinone, who sponsored the proposed legislation.

News

Senate Passes Waive’s Bill to Establish Federal College of Agriculture in Ovwor-Olomu

The Nigerian Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives on a bill seeking to establish a Federal College of Agriculture in Ovwor-Olomu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

News

Oborevwori Unveils ‘MORE Plus’ Campaign, Tasks Delta APC Leaders on Grassroots Mobilisation

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Thursday inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Delta State, charging members to intensify grassroots mobilisation and take the party’s message directly to voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.

News

Omo-Agege Takes ‘Rig and Die’ Warning to Agbarho, Says Nothing Will Stop Voters’ Will

Former Deputy Senate President and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial candidate for Delta Central, Ovie Omo-Agege, has intensified his warning against electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that attempts to manipulate votes will not be tolerated.

News

BEDC Begins Power Restoration as NUEE Suspends Strike

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has suspended its industrial action in Delta, Ekiti and Ondo states following a dispute over salary harmonisation, consequential adjustments arising from the national minimum wage and other workers’ welfare concerns.

News

Oba of Benin Receives Looted Benin Artefact

Over 100 items looted from Benin Kingdom, have been returned by the kingdom of the Netherlands, to the oba of Benin, His Majesty, Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, CFR during his 10th Coronation Anniversary in Benin City, Edo State.

News

Blackout in Four States: BEDC Warns NUEE Strike Must Not Endanger Patients

The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has warned that the ongoing industrial action by electricity workers must not jeopardise patients’ lives or disrupt essential healthcare services across Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti states.

News

Abdallah, Portugal’s Envoy, others Attend Oba of Benin's 10th Coronation Anniversary Thanksgiving

The Oba of Benin, His Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, is holding a thanksgiving service at the historic Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin City, Edo State, as part of activities marking the 10th anniversary of his coronation.

News

Olu of Warri’s Aide Mourns Uduaghan, Hails Itsekiri Son’s Legacy

The Sole Representative of the Olu of Warri to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and former President of the National Association of Itsekiri Graduates (NAIG), Prince Collins Edema, has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his death as a painful loss to Itsekiriland and the state.

News

Uduaghan: He Was More Than a Former Governor - Igban

Andrew Omagbemi Igban, APC candidate for Warri South West Constituency II in the Delta State House of Assembly, has paid tribute to former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as more than a former governor and a son of Delta whose years of public service shaped the state’s political history.

News

Governor Oborevwori Mourns Uduaghan, Says He Was A Detribalised Leader

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, describing him as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the development of the state would not be forgotten.

News

UNDC Seeks PINL Contract Extension, Cites Rise in Crude Oil Delivery to 98%

The United Niger Delta Congress (UNDC) has called on the Federal Government to extend the pipeline surveillance contract of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), citing an increase in crude oil delivery through the Trans Niger Pipeline from 3 per cent in August 2022 to 98 per cent in September 2026.

News

FG Disputes World Bank Figures on Nigeria’s Debt Burden

The Federal Ministry of Finance has disputed interpretations of the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update, describing claims that Federal Government interest payments reached 124 per cent of revenue in the first half of 2026 as misleading.

News

FG Reopens First Niger Bridge, Orders Redesign of Benin–Asaba Expressway

The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Asaba, Delta State, and Onitsha, Anambra State, after weeks of emergency rehabilitation, while announcing plans for the redesign and reconstruction of the troubled Benin–Asaba Expressway.

News

INEC, Experts Examine AI Governance Ahead of 2027 Elections

With the 2027 general elections approaching, the role of artificial intelligence in Nigeria’s electoral process came under scrutiny on the second day of the AI and Democracy Forum 2026, as experts discussed safeguards for electoral integrity and public trust.