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‘You Dey Vex, We Know’ ‘Forgive and Forget’ -MTN Apologises to Nigerians Over Hike in Data

The operator called the jump from N2,000 to N6,000 a mistake, as labour demands reversal of the NCC-approved tariff rise.

Niger Delta

Protesters Occupy East-West Road Demand NDDC Leadership for Delta

News

Police, Air Force Personnel Clash in Jeddo, Delta State

Air Force personnel who knew a drug suspect demanded his release and attacked officers, police say, with both commands investigating.

News

Nigeria Among World’s Most Corrupt Country, Latest Transparency Int’l Report Reveals

The country scored 26 out of 100, tying with Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq and Cameroon, while Denmark led globally.

Politics

Monoyo Edon Quits PDP Amid Rising Defections, Cites Stifling Party Culture

The former Warri South chairmanship aspirant announced his exit on Facebook without saying whether he would join another party.

Politics

Protests Disrupt Oil Resumption Congress in Ogoni

Demonstrators in Bori halted a sensitisation congress convened by Ribadu's group, as MOSOP accuses him of sidelining its members.

Community

16-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Alleged Rape in Warri

News

Just In: Pirates Hijack Passenger Boat in Rivers State, Nine Rescued

The council says the boat driver took a banned route, and the search for 11 missing passengers continues.

News

Delta Revenue Service Urges MDAs to Exceed 2024 IGR of N157bn

The service says earnings beat the N110bn target last year and wants weaker agencies to lift 2025 collections.

News

FG Seeks Reversal of Mother Tongue Policy in Primary Schools

Minister of State Suwaiba Ahmad wants mother tongue teaching limited to early childhood and Primary One, citing Nigeria's 500 languages.

Education

Education Minister Proposes Replacing 6-3-3-4 System with 12-4 Model

Alausa wants junior and senior secondary folded into 12 years of basic schooling, with university entry at 16.

Politics

IYC Issues One-Month Ultimatum to Oborevwori Over Alleged Neglect of Ijaw Areas

The council threatens protests and a no-confidence vote, citing the stalled Burutu maritime polytechnic and lopsided appointments.

Niger Delta

Rivers Police Arrest Two for Vandalizing NDDC Solar Lights

A tip-off led officers to Danjuma Drive, where the men confessed to belonging to a larger theft syndicate.

Community

“We Want the Killer Herdsmen Out”: Delta Community Demands Action

Egbo-Kokori residents marched to the Ughelli police command, alleging rapes and crop destruction, and a closed-door meeting ended without resolution.

Niger Delta

False Claims Against Olu of Warri Part of Effort to Discredit Him, Says Chief Erewa

The Oritsuwa of Warri rejected claims linking a company chaired by the monarch to pipeline vandalism and illegal bunkering.

Niger Delta

Sole Rep Dismisses Oil Theft Claims Against Olu of Warri

Collins Edema called the pipeline vandalism and bunkering claims a smear on the monarch and Itsekiri people, urging investigation.

Politics

Delta Police to Impound Vehicles Without Third-Party Insurance from February

An enforcement team will check policies after a fall in insured vehicles, with offenders facing impoundment and prosecution.

Politics

“We Are Stronger Without Him”: PDP Reacts to Ned Nwoko’s Exit

Ward 8 chairman Clement Chiazor called the senator a serial defector, saying past exits never weakened the party in Delta North.