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Politics

Warri-South LG Bans Protests After Ijaw Attack on Itsekiri Protesters

The council chairman imposed the ban after a security meeting, requiring formal approval for any rally, with police directed to enforce it.

Niger Delta

JUST IN: Ijaw Youths Launch Violent Attack on Peaceful Itsekiri Protesters in Warri

At least ten were injured during a march against INEC ward delineation, prompting army patrols and an emergency meeting called by Ribadu.

Politics

WIPM Accuses INEC of Bias, Alleges Arms Stockpiling, Demands Otuaro’s Removal

The Itsekiri group protested in Warri, saying the ward delineation flouts the Supreme Court ruling and threatens fresh ethnic conflict.

Community

“You Will Not Erase Us”: Warri Youths Protest INEC Delineation

Marchers moved from Warri Club to Angle Park, saying the report ignores population data and historical boundaries against the Itsekiri.

Community

Okpe Union Accuses Monarch, Orhue 1 of Betraying Ethnic Cause

The union says the monarch now classifies Okpe as Urhobo to win backing for a traditional rulers council bid.

Community

Tinubu Hosts Alaafin, Seeks Stronger Ties with Traditional Rulers

The president congratulated Oba Owoade on his ascension, while the monarch pledged traditional rulers' backing for the administration's reforms.

Community

Overland Airways Resumes Warri Flights with New Aircraft

Direct Embraer 175 services from Lagos and Abuja to Osubi begin May 20, running Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Community

Nigeria Exports First Cargo of New Obodo Crude Blend

The upstream regulator said Conoil shipped the medium sweet grade under a production sharing contract with NNPC, diversifying Nigeria's export portfolio.

Politics

VeryDarkMan Re-Arraigned for Alleged Cyberbullying of Celebrities

He pleaded not guilty to five counts over posts and stays on N10 million bail until July 24.

Politics

Oborevwori to Commission Erejuwa, Olomoro-Igbide Roads at 2nd Anniversary

Works commissioner Charles Aniagwu listed bridges, roads and erosion works for inauguration, and denied that governance momentum has slowed.

Culture

JAMB Admits 2025 UTME Errors in Tearful Apology

Community

Popular MC Raises Concerns Over Payment Policy at General Hospital Obiaruku

Maxwell Idama says staff refused cash for his sick wife, demanding transfers, as other Deltans report similar delays at government hospitals.

Politics

House of Reps Rejects Bill on Rotating Presidency Across Zones

Lawmakers struck down the amendment at Tuesday plenary, with Aliyu Madaki arguing that parties and the Federal Character Commission already handle zoning.

Community

Hotel Manager Confesses to Murder of Missing POS Operator in Delta

Community

Dignitaries Pay Final Respects as Chief Edwin Clark Laid to Rest in Kiagbodo

The 97-year-old Ijaw leader's burial closed a 12-day programme, with Tinubu's tribute delivered by Akume before governors, senators and Jonathan.

Politics

Yoruba, Itsekiri ‘Bound by Blood’ –Alaafin

Oba Owoade told visiting Warri chiefs the two peoples descend from Oduduwa and must pursue unity together.

Politics

Akpoti-Uduaghan Fuels Defection Rumours with TikTok Video

The suspended Kogi Central senator has not explained the 15-second clip, leaving observers split over a possible PDP exit.

Community

Support Staff at Warri Refinery Protest Poor Working Conditions

Back-up workers have blocked the refinery entrance since Monday, demanding pay parity, while management says approval from Abuja is still pending.