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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.
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23 Oil Thieves Arrested, 13 Refinery Sites Dismantled by Army

The Nigerian Army dismantled 16 illegal refineries, arrested 23 oil thieves, and recovered over 67,000 liters of stolen products in the Niger Delta region.
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Ijaw Leaders Call for Wike’s Suspension Over Ethnic Remarks

Ijaw leaders call for the suspension of Wike over ethnic remarks, demanding fair representation and justice for their people
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Tinubu Urges Rivers Stakeholders to Obey Supreme Court

The president has addressed Rivers State stakeholders by requesting they observe the Supreme Court decision while seeking peace during political tensions that continue to rise.
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Nigeria To Earn $320 Million From Carbon Credit Initiative

Nigeria is set to rake in $320m annually from carbon credit initiative.
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Niger Delta’s Inclusion in Biafra Agenda: PANDEF, IPOBI Clash

Niger Delta’s inclusion in Biafra is rejected by PANDEF, but the IPOB insists on peaceful advocacy and enrollment by referendum.
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Federal Government Defends Renaming of Niger Delta Ministry

The federal government’s decision to rename the Ministry of Niger Delta Development has sparked mixed reactions, with leaders concerned about regional development.
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Niger Delta Governors Face Scrutiny Over Misuse of 13% Derivation Funds

Former federal lawmaker Farah Dagogo has accused Niger Delta governors of mismanaging the 13% derivation funds, leaving oil-producing communities in poverty despite the influx of billions of naira.
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Nigerian Officials Vow to Crack Down on Oil Theft in Niger Delta

Nigerian officials are working together to tackle oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, hoping to boost oil production and strengthen the country's economy.
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Elder Statesman Clark Denounces Military Raid on His Residence

Prominent Niger Delta leader Chief Edwin Clark has vehemently denied harboring weapons at his...
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Delta Leads the Way in Mangrove Conservation Project

Delta State has partnered with a UK-based company to restore and protect its mangrove...
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Tinubu Receives South-South Monarchs, Promises to Address Their Grievances

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu met with a delegation of traditional rulers from the South-South...
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Abandoned Oil Wells Spark Environmental Concerns in Niger Delta

Experts raise alarm over health, environmental risks from abandoned oil wells and neglected infrastructure in Nigeria's Niger Delta region.
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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.
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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.
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Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.