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Community

Midnight Fire Kills 17-Year-Old in Ugborodo Community

An electrical fault razed three buildings in a Warri South West compound, with residents fighting the blaze unaided.

News

Foundation Secures Freedom of Eight Inmates in Delta Custodial Centre

The eight were freed after their bail conditions were settled, in what the foundation called its takeoff humanitarian initiative.

Politics

Delta Govt Urges Youths to Apply for Ongoing Police Recruitment

The free online portal, open from December 15 to January 25, covers general duty and specialist constable roles.

Education

Eric Igban Foundation Organises Academic Competition in Ugborodo

Pupils sat written tests, quizzes and problem-solving tasks at Ugborodo Community Centre, with winners receiving cash awards for educational growth.

News

Boxing Star Anthony Joshua Survives Ogun Road Accident, Two Dead

The Lexus SUV carrying him hit a stationary truck near Sagamu, and investigators are still examining why it was parked there.

Culture

Africa Biggest Star To Headline Warri Again 24th Edition In Lagos

The sold-out 24th edition lands at Eko Convention Centre on 26 December with Shallipopi, Zlatan, Rudeboy and comedians.

Community

Warri Riverine Communities Issue Ultimatum to ConOil Over Abandoned Wells

Residents from five communities protested on Monday, saying spillages from over 95 neglected wells destroyed aquatic life and livelihoods.

Niger Delta

Chevron Operations Halted as Olero Creek Communities Act

Host communities in Warri North shut the Dibi/Olero fields on Tuesday, 17 days after warning over alleged neglect.

Community

New Okere Youth Executives Pay Courtesy Visit to Olu of Warri

The monarch urged the newly inaugurated youth leaders to keep the peace and work within community traditions and development priorities.

Community

Pirah Appeals for Peace After Deadly Ogidigben Clash

He urged Ugborodo leaders to engage the monarch and asked security agencies to investigate the killing and hold perpetrators accountable.

Community

Residents Seek Federal Government Action After Ogidigbẹn Attack

Residents say armed men burnt homes and assaulted girls, and remain near the seashore, blocking displaced families from returning.

Politics

Former Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Dies at 68

Governor Oborevwori called his death a major loss, as tributes recall his Senate career and Supreme Court acquittal.

Politics

INEC Convenes Meeting of Warring PDP Factions

The Turaki and Mohammed camps met at the commission's Abuja headquarters, with the outcome expected to shape the leadership crisis.

Community

Kokori Women Take to Streets Over Herdsmen Attack

The protesters banned herdsmen from the community after a farmer was cut with a cutlass while defending his mother's cassava farm.

Community

Reyeneju, Three Others to Receive Chieftaincy Titles in Warri

The Olu of Warri will honour the four men on December 20 at Ajamimogha palace for advancing unity and development.

Politics

Delta, Federal Govt Advance Talks on Housing Development

Oborevwori met housing minister Dangiwa in Abuja, with Warri named a priority site under the Renewed Hope programme.

Politics

NLC Protest: Delta Govt Assures Workers on Security Concerns

The chief of staff Johnson Erijo received the Asaba marchers and promised their demands would reach the Presidency.

Politics

Guwor Defends ₦65.5bn Increase in Delta’s 2026 Budget

The speaker said a sector-by-sector review and ₦10bn for the new social investment programme drove the additional spending.