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Niger Delta

Itsekiris Demand FG’s Intervention Amid Threats from Tompolo

Residents of Ijaghala, Kantu and other towns say they are being pressured to declare their land Ijaw, claims Ijaw leaders reject.

Community

PANDEF Honours Media Icon Amuka-Pemu at 90

The forum, in a statement by chairman Godknows Igali, called the Vanguard founder a trailblazer and prayed for his health.

Community

Police Arrest Two for Smoking on Patrol Van in Viral Video in Delta

Officers recovered an army uniform, axe, cutlass, phones, laptops and marijuana from Patrick Asini and Tega Ojo, police spokesperson Bright Edafe said.

Politics

Tinubu Mocks Opposition, Dismisses One-Party Fears

At a Democracy Day joint session, the president welcomed defecting governors and told opposition parties to fix their own houses.

Politics

June 12: Tinubu Honours Niger Delta Heroes Rewane, Amuka, and the Ogoni Nine

The president also pardoned the Ogoni Nine and decorated activists, journalists and lawyers at a joint National Assembly session.

Politics

No Extortion, Oshiomhole Was Late Says Air Peace

The airline says the flight left with over 30 empty seats and wants FAAN to release airport CCTV footage.

Politics

Journalists Barred as Tinubu Set to Speak at National Assembly at Noon

Reporters with tags were turned away by DSS and Sergeant-at-Arms, while politicians and aides entered the chamber freely.

Community

Delta Govt to Clamp Down on Land Grabbers

An enforcement team will demolish illegal structures on government land, including encroachments blocking the Asaba airport perimeter road.

Politics

Akpabio Fined ₦100K as Court Strikes Out Motions

A three-judge panel acted after he withdrew his bid to appeal a judgment in Akpoti-Uduaghan's suit.

Politics

President Tinubu to Address Nation at 7AM on Democracy Day

He will also attend a joint National Assembly session and a public lecture in Abuja, with no parade this year.

Politics

Lawmakers Considers Bill to Hold Presidential Inaugurations at Assembly Complex

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says the bill would also make June 12 the fixed date for an annual State of the Nation Address.

Niger Delta

Obodo Denies Oil Theft Reports, Says Community Is Being Targeted

Leaders in the Delta community blame naval officers and Gbaramatu rivals for false bunkering claims, urging federal investigation.

Community

‘Kantu Is Ours’ – Omadino Fires Back at Tompolo, Gbaramatu

The Itsekiri community cites court rulings and centuries of history, accusing Tompolo of pressuring Kantu residents into accepting Gbaramatu control.

Politics

APC Chieftain Jesutega Onokpasa Passes Away

The lawyer and vocal Tinubu defender died on Monday in undisclosed circumstances, with tributes pouring in from party groups.

Community

Obodo Community Rejects Gbaramatu Land Claims, Issues Stern Warning

Elders say Obodo is an Itsekiri community founded in the 16th century, and urged Tinubu and Oborevwori to intervene.

Politics

Tinubu’s Aide Resigns Citing ‘Unholy Alliance’ with Wike

Audu, the third appointee to exit the administration, also warned that mass defections to the APC threaten democratic values.

Community

Uniport Calls for Probe into Student’s Death in Off-Campus Shooting

The school says it is engaging security authorities over Godwin Akpakpan's death, as police in Rivers stay silent.

News

74% of Inmates Now Enrolled in National ID Database -NCoS

The service said 59,786 of 80,879 inmates were enrolled, dismissing reports that registration had not begun.