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Politics

Itsekiri Youths Petition Tinubu, Demand Review of Warri Ward Delineation

The group calls INEC's exercise flawed and wants security agencies to probe remarks made at a rival press conference.

Opinion

Court Restrains NBC from Sanctioning Broadcasters

Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the order after SERAP and the Guild of Editors challenged the commission's directive as unconstitutional.

Politics

Delineation: Itsekiri Group Backs INEC, Warns Against Threats of Crisis

The graduates group cites fraud and transparency concerns, urging INEC to keep the suspension until a verified, inclusive review is done.

Politics

Lawuru Purchases House of Reps Form, Vows to Unseat Incumbent

The APC chieftain says he will stop Thomas Ereyitomi, who has represented Warri Federal Constituency since 2019, from securing a third term.

Politics

2027: Igban Engages Ugborodo Leaders, Expands Ward Outreach

The APC aspirant toured six communities pledging inclusive representation and development, as local stakeholders endorsed his assembly ambition.

Community

Itsekiri Progress Club Elects New Leadership at 18th AGM

Chief Patrick Yalaju will chair the club for four years, pledging service to the Iwere Kingdom and unity among members.

Community

Olu of Warri, Asantehene Seal Historic Royal Bond

The Warri monarch received a symbolic peace artifact in Kumasi as Otumfuo's 27th coronation anniversary celebrations closed.

Politics

IGC Defends Track Record, Questions Credibility of Rival Group in Warri South West

The coalition cited four years of grassroots work, demanded proof of rival activity and pledged support for Tinubu and Oborevwori.

Community

Why I Brought It Home -Pinnick Speaks on Daughter’s Wedding

The former NFF president says holding the ceremony in Ifiekporo was deliberate, and the event boosted hotels, transport and local businesses.

Community

Office of Sole Rep Launches Itsekiri SME Grants, Skills Programme

Business grants and 660 training slots in Port Harcourt and Benin City are open to Itsekiri indigenes until April 30.

Politics

Delta Govt Pushes Power Sector Reforms, Targets 24-Hour Electricity

Oborevwori named distribution, not generation, as the key hurdle and will set up a technical team to draft a roadmap.

Community

Residents Foil Armed Robbery in Agbor, Police Arrest Suspect

Community

Delta Police Officer Accused of Shooting, Teargassing Barbershop Over Missing EarPods

Emeka Ikoro's petition to the IGP says the officer fired at a staff member and smashed a television, with CCTV footage submitted as evidence.

Community

Itsekiri Coalition Warns Against Decentralizing Pipeline Surveillance

At a Warri South briefing, the groups said centralised monitoring has improved oil output and cited the Petroleum Industry Act.

Politics

Oghomienor Slams Edema’s ‘Kingmaker’ Move in Warri Politics, Questions Moral Authority

The APC chieftain warned that Edema's political comments could drag the Olu of Warri's apolitical throne into partisan controversy.

Politics

Senate Swiftly Approves Tinubu’s $6 Billion Loan Request

Lawmakers cleared the request three and a half hours after it was read, backing borrowing for budget needs, infrastructure and debt refinancing.

Community

Delta Police Respond to Alleged Extrajudicial Killing in Ubeji

The divisional officer says the officers involved were not his, as angry youths attacked the outpost and freed detainees.

Politics

I Haven’t Decided on Delta South Senate Race- Edema

He says his focus remains his Olu of Warri assignment to NNPCL, while backing Tinubu and Oborevwori for re-election.