2 h. ago Contract racketeering: PDP chieftain demands EFCC probe of Ebonyi commissioners

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi State, Moses Idika, on Friday, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to commence an immediate investigation into the alleged involvement of some government officials recently arrested on the order of Governor Francis Nwifuru for contract racketeering. Idika, who made the appeal in a statement Read More

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2 h. ago Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects

Tribune Online Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to consult with governors of the Niger Delta region before embarking on new projects. Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects Tribune Online

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4 h. ago 40 more bodies recovered from Bokkos attack, raising death toll to 50

…As troops foil militia attacks, recover weapons in Plateau The death toll from the deadly attack in Bokkos Local Government read more 40 more bodies recovered from Bokkos attack, raising death toll to 50

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4 h. ago George Nweke video: Fubara’s chief of staff gets court protection against arrest

Edison Ehie, chief of staff to suspended governor Sim Fubara has secured court order against any impending arrest over allegations read more George Nweke video: Fubara’s chief of staff gets court protection against arrest

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5 h. ago Three foreigners arrested in Nasarawa illegal mining site raid

The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal mining site in the Rafin-Gabas community of Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, confirmed this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Thursday in Abuja. Alake stated that the mining marshals, a security outfit Read More

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6 h. ago Delta govt calls for collective action as flood sweeps away vehicles, motorbikes in Agbor

Tribune Online Delta govt calls for collective action as flood sweeps away vehicles, motorbikes in Agbor Delta State government has called on residents, stakeholders, and organisations to take collective and proactive measures in mitigating the impact of natural disasters. Delta govt calls for collective action as flood sweeps away vehicles, motorbikes in Agbor Tribune Online

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13 h. ago U.S. Calls For Transparency, Swift Justice In Father Okechukwu’s Murder

The United States has called for transparency and swift justice in the murder of Catholic priest Father Sylvester Okechukwu, who was tragically killed in Kaduna, Nigeria. The U.S. expressed its support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to bring those responsible to justice and emphasized the importance of ensuring accountability and transparency in the investigation and […] The post U.S. Calls For Transparency, Swift Justice In Father Okechukwu’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Niger Delta Congress Kicks Against Emergency Rule, Says It Silences Voices Of Rivers People

Niger Delta Congress has kicked against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. In a statement on Thursday, the group described Tinubu’s announcement as an attack on democracy. Recall that the former governor of Lagos State, during a nationwide broadcast in March announced that Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and […] The post Niger Delta Congress Kicks Against Emergency Rule, Says It Silences Voices Of Rivers People appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta

The body of 38-year-old site engineer Chigozie Udalor, who was allegedly murdered and buried in a shallow grave by his employees, has been discovered by the Delta State Police Command. SP Bright Edafe, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a video statement released on Thursday. Udalor, hired by his cousin to supervise […] The post Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Court stops police, DSS from arresting Fubara’s chief of staff

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit Read More

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17 h. ago Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining Marshals have struck a major blow against illegal mining in Nigeria, dismantling a heavily guarded site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Even with compromised security protecting it, the Marshals, led by Commander John Attah Onoja, pulled off a smart, well-planned raid. They arrested three foreign […] The post Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu

Tribune Online FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has promised that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to providing accessible and affordable rural healthcare in the Niger Delta region and other parts of the country that have suffered neglect for years. Senator Tinubu, stated this during the launching of access to health insurance services for vulnerable people and commissioning […] FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu Tribune Online

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18 h. ago 2 Suspects Arrested As Delta Police Probe Murder Of Site Engineer By Employees

  The Delta State Command have opened investigations into the case of a site engineer identified as Chigozie Udalor Eho, who was murdered by his employees at a project site after they discovered he had a lot of money in his bank account. The spokesperson of the Command, SP Bright Edafe, narrated that on December […]

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18 h. ago Delta Central Senator Dafinone Hails Avuru’s NNPCL Appointment

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Mr. Austin Avuru on his appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by President Bola Tinubu. The Senator commended Avuru’s appointment, recognising his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and expressing confidence in his ability to […]

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18 h. ago US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna

By John Ogunsemore The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to pursue justice in the case of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest kidnapped and slain in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement shared on the mission’s verified X page on Thursday evening. Okechukwu was […] The post US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja A coalition of youth groups has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to rethink its decision to label socialite Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu as wanted. The Niger Delta Youth Council for Good Governance and the Middle Belt Youth Stakeholders’ Initiative made this plea in a joint statement on […] The post EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Delta highlights ongoing flood control measures amid heavy downpour

Vehicular movements on Wednesday evening, were grounded at the Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, following several hours of heavy downpour. Vehicles were trapped, and some motorcycles swept away as they battled to negotiate their way out of the flooded road. Though, no casualty was recorded in the natural disaster but property Read More

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22 h. ago Troops Kill 5 Terrorist Leaders, Arrest 6 Logistics Suppliers

  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops on internal operations in the first quarter of 2025 killed five terrorist leaders, captured one alive and arrested five logistics suppliers. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye made the revelation while giving update on military operations during the period. Maj.-Gen. Kangye added that troops […]

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22 h. ago My father didn’t kill anyone, son rejects suicide story in triple murder case

The son of a retired 63-year-old Deputy Superintendent of Police, Charles Atideka, Henry Atideka has dismissed claims that his father allegedly killed three people and committed suicide over a land dispute. He told NAN on Thursday that his late father collapsed and died while on his way to the Badagry Police Station for interrogation. Henry Read More

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25 h. ago Kidnappers Kill Man, Release Children After Ransom Payment In Delta

Some yet to be identified gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers have killed one Godwin Anuka while his wife and two underage children were released after a ransom payment in Ubulu Uku, Delta State. In a post shared by Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Harrison Gwamnishu, […] The post Kidnappers Kill Man, Release Children After Ransom Payment In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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