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News

Dangote Refinery Adjusts Petrol Price to N890 Per Litre

The cut takes effect on February 1 after Bonny Light crude fell to $75.67 a barrel, and follows January's increase.

News

Lady Accused of Poisoning Ex-Boyfriend with Pepper Soup Acquitted

Aisha Suleiman, nearly burnt by a mob after an online accusation, says investigators found generator fumes killed the five victims.

Niger Delta

Awani Calls for Investigation into Protest Against Olu of Warri

The peace advocate denies funding the New York video, saying he was in Canada, and wants its sponsors identified.

News

Waive, Thomas, Pondi, Others Praise Tinubu’s Approval of Critical Bills

The laws create a Federal Medical Centre in Udu and give the Warri maritime university the legal backing it lacked since 2014.

News

Pondi Lied, Maritime University Okerenkoko Law Is Non-Existent -Lawyer

Omadino community insists a Supreme Court ruling sited the university in Okorenghigho, and says no such bill was signed.

Politics

Bayelsa Govt Confirms Cholera Outbreak Amid Initial Denials

Health commissioner Seiyefa Brisibe says cases hit Agoro, Nembe and Esoni, with no deaths recorded in government hospitals despite NGO alarm.

Politics

Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Could Threaten His 2027 Reelection -Enang Warns

The lawmaker says the ₦49.7 trillion plan underfunds key sectors, leaving projects unfinished before the president seeks reelection.

Politics

Just In: Senator Ned Nwoko Reportedly Dumps PDP for the APC

His spokesperson says PDP factionalism blocked funding for Delta North projects, leaving all three senators now in APC.

Politics

Delta APC Crisis Worsens as Keyamo, Omo-Agege Factions Clash in Fresh Tussle

Nwaoboshi has rejected the Emerhor committee report as unconstitutional, while Orubebe says he skipped its meetings and cannot credibly criticise it.

Politics

We have not borrowed a dime since May 29, 2023 -Oborevwori

Finance commissioner Fidelis Tilije rejected reports listing Delta among top borrowers, saying projects are funded from state resources and debts reduced.

Education

FG Adds Plumbing, Hairstyling, Robotics to Basic Education Curriculum

Fifteen new trade subjects start in January 2025 for primary and junior secondary pupils, with teacher training promised nationwide.

News

NLC Calls for Telecom Boycott Over 50% Price Hike

Joe Ajaero says the union will design a workable protest plan sparing essential services, as the TUC backs the action.

News

Ugbekoko Accuses Sapele Okpe of Land Grab, Seeks Oborevwori’s Intervention

Ugbekoko leaders cite a 1919 lease and a judicial inquiry, and accuse SEPLAT of backing rival claims to oil-bearing land.

News

Delta State’s Debt Soars by N42.5 Billion in Three Months

Debt Management Office data puts the state third nationally at N342.5 billion, among four states that borrowed N118.3 billion domestically.

Politics

Traders at Sapele Main Market Protest New Local Govt Order

Vendors say Chairman Bright Abeke's rule confining sales indoors will ruin perishable goods, and have asked Governor Oborevwori to intervene.

Politics

Oborevwori Committed to Paying Contractors Timely -Aniagwu

The works commissioner toured Sapele road projects, urging contractors to meet specifications and ordering some drains demolished to correct engineering faults.

News

NBA Arrest Fake Lawyer in Udu, Delta State

Olubuwe Ossai Silas was caught affixing a lawyer's seal to documents under a false identity and handed to Ovwian police.

News

FG Grants Approval for New 10,000 BPD Refinery in Delta

The NMDPRA licensed MRO Energy to build the plant at Imode, Ughelli, as many existing refineries stay idle.