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The body of a university undergraduate swept away by floodwaters along Okotimi Layout in Asaba, Delta State, has been recovered two days after the tragedy occurred. The fatal incident took place on Monday, September 21, 2026, behind the Asaba Specialist Hospital following severe seasonal downpours across the state capital. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the victim […]
Allied health workers across Delta State have suspended their industrial action after the state government committed to paying outstanding uniform allowances, with negotiations set to continue regarding their remaining administrative demands. The suspension was announced following a high-level intervention led by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, during a joint […]
Joint security operatives in Sokoto State have arrested a suspected criminal informant accused of leaking operational intelligence to bandit groups operating around the Romo community in Tambuwal Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Ashiru Abubakar, a native of Gumfa Gebe village in Wamakko Local Government Area, was apprehended following intelligence-led tracking linking him […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and major petroleum marketers have reduced the wholesale price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across primary distribution depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar, and Warri, following a recent decline in global crude oil benchmarks. The price adjustments were confirmed in the latest depot monitoring report published by Petroleumprice.ng, showing the most […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a new salary structure for staff across the state’s four state-owned universities, with implementation taking effect from August 2026 for academic personnel and September 2026 for non-academic workers and other tertiary institutions. Governor Oborevwori announced the fiscal adjustment on Tuesday in Asaba during the swearing-in of […]
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent investigative committee to determine the cause of death of 37 individuals detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State over alleged illegal mining activities. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, formally constituted the panel on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in […]
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has formally lifted the suspension of the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, directing him to resume official duties after serving out a 10-week disciplinary suspension. Governor Oborevwori announced the executive decision on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the State Auditor-General alongside board members […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has updated its administrative policy to enable candidates who have genuinely lost access to their registered phone numbers or email addresses to officially update their profiles through a secure process. The examination body announced the policy modification on Monday through its official X (formerly Twitter) platform, […]
More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face severe flooding risks between September 19 and 25, 2026, according to the latest National Flood Advisory issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). The agency warned that surging water levels along major river basins and key coastal corridors could trigger widespread inundation. […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Okolosi Ator of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Udu Constituency House of Assembly by-election held in Delta State on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Announcing the official election results at the central collation center in Otor-Udu Town Hall, the Returning Officer confirmed that Ator […]
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