The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has endorsed President Tinubu's oil and gas reforms, praising key appointments but calling for greater inclusion of local professionals and expanded environmental cleanup. Read more.
Shell-funded All On awards a $532,828 grant to Darway Coast Ltd to build a solar hybrid minigrid in Akeddei, Bayelsa. The project aims to connect over 1,000 customers by Q1 2026, boosting clean energy access in the Niger Delta.
The Ogbia Kingdom in Bayelsa has formally urged President Bola Tinubu to seek re-election in 2027, pledging full support while presenting a list of development demands for the Niger Delta region.
Netflix partners with FIFA to release an official football simulation game in 2026, available at no extra cost to subscribers via Netflix Games. Get ready for the biggest World Cup yet!
India leads the world in doping violations for a third consecutive year, with 260 positive tests in 2024. This poses a major challenge as the country prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Delta State organises a working session with coaches to strategise for the 2026 Niger Delta Games in Benin, aiming to improve on its second-place finish from the maiden edition.
The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation and CSED Initiative have rewarded St. Maria Goretti School's hockey team for winning silver at the National Youth Games. Read about the cash gifts and legacy of Nigeria's only school with a hockey Astro turf.
Netflix is launching an exclusive FIFA football game in summer 2026 to coincide with the World Cup. Playable solo or online on smartphones, it's a major move into gaming. Read more.
The NDDC suspends all project inaugurations, including a 700-bed hostel, in honour of late Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read the full story.
Team Nigeria's fruitful outing at the 4th Africa Youth Games in Angola has unearthed promising talents likened to legends Mary Onyali and Falilat Ogunkoya. Yusuf Alli reports major discoveries securing the nation's athletic future.
President Tinubu has ordered the temporary opening of the 35.7km Bodo-Bonny Road to ease festive travel. The road will operate daily from 7 am to 7 pm, with restrictions on heavy vehicles. Read more.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget into law, a 70% increase from 2025. The budget focuses on capital projects and is tagged 'Budget of Accelerating the MORE Agenda'. Read more.
The NDDC has postponed all project inaugurations in the Niger Delta to honour the late Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read about the tributes and the suspended 700-bed hostel commissioning.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget, a 70% increase focused on capital projects. He also enacted laws on social investment, education, and security.
Delta State House of Assembly passes a N1.73 trillion budget for 2026, raising the governor's proposal by N65.6 billion. Read details on the budget breakdown and legislative process.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and NDDC MD Samuel Ogbuku eulogise late Ayakoro monarch, King Righteous Inegbagha, praising his righteous life and developmental legacy. Read more.
PIND Foundation invests N113 million to modernise 14 TVET centres across the Niger Delta, aiming to directly train over 10,000 youths with industry-relevant skills by February 2026.
Delta State NSCDC launches a revamped Female Squad to protect schools and critical infrastructure ahead of the festive season. The team has begun patrols in Asaba.
Police in Delta State have arrested a security guard, Godwin Mngumi, for the murder of retired High Court judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu. A second suspect is in custody as the manhunt for a third continues. Read the full details.
NDDC MD Dr. Samuel Ogbuku receives BusinessDay award and presidential honour for infrastructure delivery and transforming the Niger Delta region. Read about the renewed hope agenda.
Former Delta Deputy Speaker Friday Osanebi releases ₦1 billion for Christmas support to Deltans. The massive donation includes food items and cash to ease economic hardship. Read details of the distribution and a related crime update.
Discover the real ages of Katniss Everdeen, Peeta Mellark, and the entire Hunger Games cast compared to the actors who played them. Full breakdown inside.
Oodua Peoples Network and Niger Delta Stakeholders' Forum reject Senator Fadahunsi's call to remove NSA Nuhu Ribadu. They argue security leadership requires strategy, not just a military background. Read their full defense.
Delta State Police Commissioner Olufemi Abaniwonda orders strict enforcement of the fireworks ban to prevent crime during Christmas. Parents and traders warned. Read more.
Delta State faces a surge in deadly land conflicts, with 10 lives lost in six months. Police cite greed and corruption as root causes. Read the full investigation.
Nigeria's creative gaming industry achieves continental recognition as seven homegrown board games debut at the 9th African Board Games Convention. Discover the innovators reshaping Africa's gaming landscape.
Delta State faces a surge in deadly land conflicts, with 10 killed in six months. Investigations reveal violence across multiple LGAs, armed invasions, and cult links. Read the full report.
Explore the family history of Katniss Everdeen. Learn how her parents, sister Primrose, and lineage shaped her into Panem's Mockingjay. Full analysis inside.
Experts warn Nigeria's obsession with hosting international sports events is failing its athletes. A strategic shift to grassroots development, policy enforcement, and private sector trust is urgently needed to revive the nation's sporting glory.
Niger Delta Youth Congress calls on President Tinubu to retain Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, dismissing attacks as a political plot ahead of 2027. Read why they see this as a stability test.