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Politics

Constitution Amendments Move to Final Voting Stage

Lawmakers say debate has ended and amendment bills will go to the 36 state assemblies before year's end.

Politics

President Tinubu Orders Recall of Police From VIP Protection Duties

VIPs will now source armed guards from the civil defence corps as officers move to underserved rural communities.

Education

FCCPC Disowns Viral Warri Education Posters

The commission says posters bearing its logo and promoting free basic education claims in Delta are fraudulent and unauthorised.

Politics

UIY Leader Okotie, Awani Slam Onowakpo, Dafinone, Demand Warri Delineation Probe

The Itsekiri youth leaders say the exercise is riddled with irregularities and want Tinubu and the National Assembly to investigate.

International

Presidency Says Report of Tinubu’s Planned US Visit Is False

Temitope Ajayi said the Sahara Reporters claim misled the public, adding that any White House engagement would be with Trump.

News

Trump Says US Could Launch Air or Ground Operations in Nigeria

Speaking aboard Air Force One, he cited alleged killings of Christians, while Tinubu denies any genocide and defends Nigeria's religious freedom.

Education

JAMB Extends 2025 Admission Deadline to November 17

The board acted on vice-chancellors' appeals after court orders slowed admissions, and says the new date is final.

Niger Delta

Olori Atuwatse III Urges Action as Elevate Africa 2025 Begins in Botswana

Speakers in Gaborone pressed for responsive institutions and purpose-driven leadership to turn Africa's potential into measurable performance.

News

Sterling Bank Scraps Account Maintenance Fees for Customers

The lender, which scrapped local transfer fees in April, says the change marks Independence Day and cuts hidden banking costs.

News

Dangote Refinery, PENGASSAN Dispute Resolved Says FG

Affected workers will be redeployed on full pay without victimisation, and the union has agreed to begin ending its strike.

Politics

Delta ADC Chairman Denies Suspension, Says Party Remains United

Okolie says those announcing a vote of no confidence are non-members with no standing, and urges supporters to ignore them.

Niger Delta

Federal Govt Targets Foreigners With Expired Visas

Enforcement began on October 1 after a three-month amnesty ended, with violators facing deportation, fines or future entry bans.

News

Nigeria @ 65: “We Now Have More Money to Care for Nigerians” -Tinubu

The president credited subsidy removal and exchange rate unification for stronger growth, easing inflation and rising reserves, declaring the worst over.

News

NAPTIP Refutes Abduction Claims in Delta Rescue Mission

The agency says eight children stolen from Kano were lawfully rescued from an Asaba orphanage and await DNA tests.

Politics

Delta State Proposes N1 Trillion Budget for 2026

Sixty-seven per cent goes to capital projects, with infrastructure, education and healthcare prioritised, as civil groups praised transparency.

News

Monarch Calls for Mandy Kiss’s Arrest Over Planned Sex Marathon

Oba Ebenezer Akinyemi says the Ikorodu stunt endangers her life, urging Sanwo-Olu to act after Guinness rejected the proposal.

News

Ugborodo Community Announces New Trust Executive Members

A governing council has also been set up, with the 29-member team urged to serve selflessly pending formal inauguration.

Niger Delta

Olu of Warri: Moral Decay Nigeria’s Greatest War, Seeks Military–Trad’ Rulers Alliance

Ogiame Atuwatse III told senior officers at Jaji that weapons suppress violence but only family values and trusted traditional institutions sustain peace.