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Politics

Oborevwori Signs Electricity Bill, Six Other Laws into Effect

The power sector law opens generation, transmission and distribution to investors, while the child rights law tightens protections for children.

Politics

Federal Character: Presidency Admits Error in Appointments List

Sunday Dare apologised after the list omitted Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, but gave no explanation for the exclusion.

Community

JAMB Warns Against Exam Fraud, Track Cheaters with Fake Website

About 180 candidates paid into a decoy site set up by the board and will have their results cancelled.

Culture

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦865/Litre

Pump prices at partner stations could fall to about ₦910 after talks with the finance minister reaffirmed the naira-for-crude policy.

Politics

No Final Decision Yet on Warri Ward Delineation –INEC

The commission says a draft report is still open for stakeholder observations, and has urged calm across the three Warri council areas.

Community

Temile’s TITAN Maritime and Hyundai Partner on Groundbreaking VLC Tanker

The deal, signed at London's Dorchester Hotel, covers an 88,000 metric tonne supertanker and signals Africa's rising maritime influence.

Politics

Warri Youths Demand Sack of INEC Commissioner Over Alleged Fraud in Ward Delineation

Itsekiri communities in three Warri council areas rejected the new boundaries, urging INEC to withdraw and review them.

Politics

Delta Oil Facility Shut Down Amid INEC Delineation Protests

Demonstrators halted the 28,000-barrel-per-day Warri South-West site, demanding withdrawal of boundaries they say unjustly divide local ethnic communities.

Community

Warri South Chairman Visits Odion Community After Attack, Assures Security

Isaac toured the scene with the council secretary and the DPO, met an assaulted victim and promised government intervention.

Politics

Senator Ali Ndume Alleges Tinubu’s Appointments Violate Federal Character

The Borno South senator told Arise TV the appointments favour one section and should be revised for fairness.

News

EFCC Arrests Man for Buying Bank Accounts to Commit Fraud

The suspect paid young people between N25,000 and N50,000 for accounts, using one to defraud a victim of N2 million.

News

NUJ Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to Rivers Police Over Attack on Journalists

The union wants a public apology and prosecution of officers who tear-gassed five reporters, or it begins a statewide media blackout.

Community

Three killed in renewed land dispute between Delta communities

Politics

INEC Chairman Prof. Yakubu Not Sacked, Says Commission

A viral WhatsApp message claiming a replacement was false, the commission said, though Yakubu is expected to step down this year.

News

Universities Must Reveal Financial Records, Says Education Minister

Vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts must publish annual budgets and foreign research grants by May 31, 2025, to boost accountability.

Politics

Police Disperse Protesters with Tear Gas in Rivers and Abuja

Take It Back demonstrators at Isaac Boro Park and Sowore's Maitama crowd were scattered, with journalists reportedly assaulted and police yet to comment.

Politics

Ex-Militant Leaders Fight Over Pipeline Security Contract

Rivals seeking a share of Tompolo and the Olu of Warri's surveillance deals are stoking unrest amid NNPCL leadership changes.

Culture

Court Bans Media Interviews in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Case

Justice Binta Nyako barred parties and lawyers from press interviews after Akpabio's counsel complained about the senator's television appearances.