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Politics

2027: Tinubu Yet to Pick Running Mate –Presidency

Bayo Onanuga said the choice follows INEC's timetable and the party convention, and dismissed talk of a Shettima rift.

Community

Olu of Warri Commissions New Wema Bank Branch in Ubeji

The branch will serve Ubeji and nearby communities, while the council announced a ₦10 million loan scheme for market women.

Culture

FG Terminates Levant Contract Over Benin-Warri Road Delays

Umahi said the firm abandoned its section despite warnings, after Edo State spent N35 billion fixing 23km.

Politics

JUST IN: Court Grants N50m Bail to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

News

Senate Screens Usoro Akpabio for SSDC Role

Committee members questioned her on infrastructure, regional coordination and stakeholder engagement, and full Senate confirmation is expected soon.

Niger Delta

NNPCL, Kyari blocked us from oil security deal -Agip Contractors tell Court

Seven Niger Delta firms want the court to reopen bidding for the Tantita pipeline surveillance contract; hearing resumes 7 July.

Politics

Tinubu Visits Survivors of Benue Attack

He met the injured in Makurdi, where over 200 died, then held a town hall with local leaders.

Politics

Itsekiri Group Petitions NSA, Issues Ultimatum Over Pipeline Contract

The movement wants Tantita's award halted and a community-led process under the Petroleum Industry Act, threatening protests.

Community

Delta Govt Initiates Flood Plans After NiMet Warning

The disaster committee is working with councils to ready shelters and learning centres in riverine areas like Patani and Burutu.

Community

Military Insider May Have Aided Benue Massacre – Defence Chief

Musa said soldiers may have leaked information to bandits, and urged strategy review as Tinubu prepares a condolence visit.

Community

Protest Erupts in Kwale as Ndokwa Youths Demand Electricity

Protesters blocked the Ughelli-Asaba expressway and regrouped after tear gas, demanding the Okpai power plant be stepped down to their communities.

Politics

Isoko Warns of 2031 Governorship Plot, Demands Halt to INEC Ward Delineation

A youth coalition led by Daniel Omoraro says the Delta South boundary review sidelines minority groups, and INEC has not responded.

Community

Edo State to Return Missionary Schools to Catholic Church

Politics

Breaking: President Tinubu to Visit Benue State Over Rising Insecurity

He shelved a Kaduna trip and will meet traditional, religious and youth leaders in a town hall meeting.

Community

PETROAN Warns Against Dangote Refinery’s Fuel Distribution Plan

The retailers say the refinery should compete globally instead, warning that aggressive pricing and 4,000 new tankers could cost jobs.

Community

“Enough is Enough” – Tinubu Deploys Special Forces to End Benue Killings

The president wants attackers arrested and prosecuted, and has asked Governor Alia to lead reconciliation between the rival farming and herding communities.

Community

Dore Numa, Unity School Win Big at Ogiame Atuwatse III Quiz & Debate Contest

Each champion took home ₦10 million after 64 Delta schools competed in the Ogunu finale sponsored by the Olu of Warri.

Community

PINL Hailed for Drop in Soot, Oil Spills in Niger Delta

The firm says pipeline tampering has fallen to near zero on its watch, though experts want independent monitoring.