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Delta PDP: Team Esimaje Awani Demands Suspension Reversal

The group says its coordinators were suspended without notice or fair hearing, and threatens court action within 14 days.

Politics

Delta PDP: Team Esimaje Awani Demands Suspension Reversal

The group says its ward coordinators were suspended without notice or hearing, and threatens court action within 14 days.

Politics

PDP Declares Ibori-Suenu’s Seat Vacant After Defection to APC

The party cited Section 68(1)(g) of the constitution and has asked INEC to conduct a by-election in Ethiope.

Politics

Port Harcourt’s 2nd Refinery Set to Resume Production Soon

Bayo Onanuga says a fact-finding visit found the 60,000bpd plant running at 70 per cent capacity with steady crude supplies.

Politics

Okuama Leader Dies in Military Detention After Alleged Torture

Oghoroko was held without charge since August alongside other leaders, and died days before a scheduled bail hearing.

Politics

IOC Divestments Positive for Nigeria –Lokpobiri

The minister told a Yenagoa conference that oil majors are moving offshore, with local firms taking over vacated assets.

Politics

Ibori-Suenu Leaves PDP, Cites Exclusion and Leadership Crisis

The Ethiope East/West lawmaker surrendered her membership card without naming her next party, and the PDP has not responded.

Politics

Military Retirees Protest at the Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Pensions

Retirees want a 2024 salary increment, palliative funds and allowances paid, and say they will protest until government responds.

Politics

Military Retirees Protest at the Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Pensions

Retirees want a salary increment, palliative funds and allowance arrears paid, and say they will protest until government responds.

Politics

Delta LG Chairman Promises Support to Traders After Demolition

Jaro Egbo asked displaced traders to register by trade category, promising new stalls at the GRA and reclaimed foodstuff market.

Politics

Okorodudu Appointed DESOPADEC Director as Oborevwori Swears in New Board

The governor warned the new commission and board appointees in Asaba that misconduct or underperformance would attract decisive action.

Politics

Delta Govt Repays N160 Billion, Saves N200 Billion –DG

Oghenesivbe credited efficient project management for the savings and pledged all inherited loans would be cleared before Oborevwori's tenure ends.

Politics

INEC Begins Probe After Fire Razes Office in Delta

A suspected power surge destroyed 706 ballot boxes and other materials at the Ika North East office.

Politics

PANDEF Warns Biafra Agitators: “Niger Delta Is Not Part of Biafra”

The forum says the South-South rejects secession, backing a united Nigeria with resource control under 1964 federalism principles.

Reports

FG Orders Immediate Replacement of Aged Equipment to End Grid Collapses

Adebayo Adelabu told TCN to act on committee advice covering equipment audits, SCADA upgrades, gas contracts and vandalism after Thursday's disturbance.

News

FG Announces Free Cesarean Sections for Women

Health minister Muhammad Pate announced the measure in Abuja, saying no woman should die for want of affordable surgery.

News

Nigerian Police to Honor Late Gen. Lagbaja with Black Armbands

Egbetokun ordered the seven-day gesture as the federal government flies the national flag at half-mast for the late army chief.

Politics

Delta House of Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Misconduct

Chukudi Dafe of Ukwuani constituency faces 14 legislative days out as a committee probes undisclosed allegations against him.