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Community

Olu of Warri Inaugurates Itsekiri Youth Group, Donates N50 Million Naira

The monarch also unveiled the group's emblem and urged the Joseph Okotie-led executive to uphold integrity and spend funds judiciously.

Sports

Portugal And Liverpool Player, Diogo Jota Killed In Car Crash

The 28-year-old and his brother Andre died when their car left a Spanish highway and caught fire, days after his wedding.

News

Dangote Refinery Presents Africa with New Partnership Opportunities – NCDMB Boss

Felix Ogbe told the SAIPEC gathering in Lagos that African nations should unify local content strategies and leverage the continental free trade agreement.

Niger Delta

Ibori, Onowakpo, Lokpobiri, Olu of Warri, Others Attend Pere of Kabowei Kingdom Coronation Anniversary

Politicians and monarchs from Delta and Bayelsa gathered in Patani to mark seven years since Aduo III ascended the Kabowei throne.

News

Fuel Price Increases to N1,030 per Litre

The hike follows NNPC ending its exclusive Dangote purchase deal, letting marketers negotiate directly as it drops an unsustainable subsidy.

Politics

Bill For National Council Of Traditional Rulers Scales 2nd Reading

Senator Simon Lalong's bill seeks constitutional roles for traditional rulers in tackling insecurity, peace-building and inter-community disputes.

Niger Delta

Dom Domingos College Shines at Delta Inter-School Speaking Competition

The school won N1m after Tantita's executive director doubled prize money for the top three speakers on curbing oil theft.

Politics

Senators Back Bill For South-South Development Commission

Sponsored by Ekpeyong Asuquo and rejected by the House three months ago, the bill would fund infrastructure, ecological and security interventions.

Politics

Delta State Govt Announces Repairs for Collapsed Asaba-Ase Bridge

Works commissioner Charles Aniagwu visited the site and pledged speedy restoration of the link between Uzere and Asaba-Ase.

News

Nigeria at 64: President Tinubu Calls for Patience Amid Economic Reforms

He cited 300 terror commanders killed and $30bn in foreign investment, but said nothing about petrol prices.

News

Bobrisky: NCoS Suspends Key Prison Officers Over Alleged Misconduct

The board suspended two Kirikiri deputy controllers and officers in Afikpo and Kuje pending investigations whose findings will be made public.

News

FG, Dangote Refinery Finalise 12 Million Barrels Oil Deal for October

The supply falls under the crude oil for naira arrangement, as Aliko Dangote urged full removal of fuel subsidies.

News

Investigation Underway: OOU Student Confesses to Murder

Politics

Breaking News: Okpebholo Declared Governor-Elect of Edo State

The APC candidate polled 291,667 votes to defeat the PDP's Asue Ighodalo, who scored 247,274, INEC's returning officer announced late Sunday.

News

Water Release From Lagdo Dam Will Be Gradual- NHSA

The agency says Benue River levels remain within warning limits but urged eleven states along the river to boost preparedness.

Niger Delta

NNPCL Insists It Purchased Petrol from Dangote Refinery at ₦898 per Litre

Soneye said pump prices now reflect market forces, ranging from N950.22 in Lagos to N1,019.22 in Borno State.

Sports

Delta Prepared For National Youth Games -Oborevwori

The governor said 29 states have arrived and 5,776 athletes registered ahead of Thursday's opening ceremony in Asaba.

Community

OML 150 Forum Leaders Denounce Dissolution Claims

The forum says the reports are baseless and could incite unrest, and has urged Governor Oborevwori and the Olu of Warri to intervene.