Samson O. Egayomake, President-General of Gbaregolor Community in Delta State, refuted rumors that soldiers had raided the community and burned down houses. He clarified in a telephone chat that while some riverine communities had been invaded and people harassed by soldiers, Gbaregolor was not affected. Egayomake criticized the Federal Government for not investigating the cause of the unrest and for causing unnecessary disturbance.

A seven-year-old marriage between Ramatu Ahmed and Yahaya Salihu was dissolved by an Upper Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, due to lack of love. Judge Mohammad Wakili ruled according to Islamic Laws and ordered Ahmed to observe a three-month 'Iddah' period before remarrying. Both parties acknowledged the absence of love, with Ahmed expressing her desire for divorce and Salihu consenting to it.

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has called on the Federal Ministry of Works to urgently rehabilitate the East-West road, especially the section from Rivers through Bayelsa to Delta, citing poor conditions. In a statement by spokesman Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill, the IYC also urged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to prioritize the construction of the Udo-Ofunama road, vital for the Egbema Kingdom, an oil-producing area in the Niger Delta. The IYC emphasized the need for interventionist agencies to fulfill their roles in developing the region, warning that failure to act could lead to protests.

Nine people narrowly avoided death in a collision between a Toyota car and a Mitsubishi bus due to high speed on the Orile-Imo section of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway. The accident resulted in the bus tumbling and the car skidding off the highway. Three females were injured and taken to Idera Hospital in Sagamu. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident and attributed the cause to excessive speeding.

The Ekpan Divisional Police Station's surveillance team recovered a large cache of arms in the Niger Cat Area of Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State. The Delta State Police Command confirmed the recovery, which included an AR rifle, ammunition, a locally made gun, and a beretta pistol. The operation was based on intelligence about criminal activities in Ekpan and Warri. The police conducted a search after the suspects fled the scene, and efforts are ongoing to arrest them.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration's Joint Task Force Team on City Sanitation seized 19 vehicles operating in illegal motor parks along the Banex Road Corridor in Abuja. The operation, led by Mrs. Deborah Osho of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, aims to eliminate 'one chance' operators and ensure the safe movement of residents during the Christmas season. Residents are advised to use approved taxi ranks for boarding vehicles.

A suspected cultist named Francis Sunday was arrested by the Divisional Anti-Crime Patrol Team in Umunede, Delta State, following an altercation where he threatened to kill someone with a locally made pistol. The Delta State Police Command, through DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest and the recovery of the weapon. Sunday is currently in police custody, and an investigation is underway.

The Appeal Court in Lagos State dismissed Senator Ovie Omo-Agege's petition against Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's election victory, citing lack of merit. The court's decision upheld the earlier judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal in Delta State. The Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State, through Publicity Secretary Ifeanyi Osuoza, congratulated Governor Oborevwori and praised the judiciary for their judgement. Osuoza highlighted the governor's leadership and governance since taking office and called for unity among Deltans to support the MORE agenda for the state's development.

A vigilante was shot dead by gunmen during a gun battle at 1st Marine Gate in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred in the early hours, and some vigilante team members fled due to the attackers' superior firepower. The Delta State Police Command is investigating, and DSP Bright Edafe has promised to provide more details.

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas from Delta South Senatorial District has petitioned the President of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, requesting the release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of a tribunal judgement. The National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal Panel 3 in Asaba had ordered a rerun election in Warri South Local Government Area, but the non-release of the CTC is preventing Joel-Onowakpo from challenging the ruling. Despite applying for the CTC the day after the judgement on September 6, 2023, it has not been provided, which could affect his right to appeal within the constitutionally limited 60-day period.

The Nigerian Navy has released four operatives of Tantita Security Services Limited who were arrested for alleged oil theft in Lekki, Lagos State, after an investigation deemed their arrest a mistake. The Navy directed the police to release the suspects due to insufficient evidence. Tantita had maintained the innocence of their personnel, stating they were apprehending oil thieves when arrested. The company welcomed the release, emphasizing it would aid in the joint effort to combat oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

In Delta State, a tragic accident occurred on the Isiokolo-Odovie road in Ethiope-East Local Government Area, where a pregnant woman named Endurance and her two-year-old child were killed by a Lexus Jeep. The woman was returning from the market when they were hit. The young driver of the Jeep, in his mid-twenties, was unharmed and fled the scene, likely due to fear of retaliation from an angry mob. The victims' bodies have been taken to the Ekrebou hospital morgue. Attempts to contact the Ethiope-East Council Chairman for comments were unsuccessful. Dr. Efe Okpimah of the People’s Democratic Party expressed his condolences and described the incident as 'pathetic.'

A journalist from Vanguard Newspaper, Mr. Akpokona Omafuaire Esq., was allegedly attacked by policemen in Warri. The incident involved Sergeant Godspower and other officers who reportedly inflicted injuries on Mr. Akpokona with a machete and vandalized his car. The attack occurred when Mr. Akpokona, who is also a lawyer and former Chairman of the NUJ Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, was stopped by the police while driving. The police accused him of supporting the #ENDSARS protesters. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, acknowledged the journalist's call about the incident but denied that an attack took place, stating that the police were securing the area.

In Delta State, a tragic accident occurred on the Isiokolo-Odovie road in Ethiope-East Local Government Area, where a pregnant woman named Endurance and her two-year-old child were killed by a Lexus Jeep. The woman was returning from the market when they were hit. The young driver of the Jeep, in his mid-twenties, was unharmed and fled the scene, likely due to fear of retaliation from an angry mob. The victims' bodies have been taken to the Ekrebou hospital morgue. Attempts to contact the Ethiope-East Council Chairman for comments were unsuccessful. Dr. Efe Okpimah of the People’s Democratic Party expressed his condolences and described the incident as 'pathetic.'