Delta Police Nab Eight Suspected Robbers, Cultists, Gunrunner, Recover Firearms

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  The Delta State Police Command has arrested eight suspected armed robbers, cultists and an alleged gunrunner in separate intelligence-led operations across the state, recovering four locally made firearms, four live cartridges, one expended cartridge, a dagger knife and other incriminating exhibits. The command said the operations formed part of its sustained offensive against armed robbery, cultism, the proliferation of illegal firearms and other violent crimes. According to a statement issued Tuesday in Asaba by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, operatives, in collaboration with members of the…

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Odion r’Ode-in-Council Chiefs Hail Uwheru Monarch on Third Anniversary, Say Quiet Celebration Honours Late Bishop Muoghereh

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By Asakpa Ibobo   The Odion r’Ode-in-Council Chiefs of Uwheru Kingdom have congratulated His Royal Majesty, Ajuwe Simpson Sapele Obruche (ACG), Obruche 11, Odion r’Ode of Uwheru Kingdom, on the third anniversary of the official presentation of his Staff of Office, describing his reign as one marked by visionary leadership, cultural renaissance and an unwavering commitment to the unity, peace and development of the kingdom. The Council, in a congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Chief Tom Iniwheri, PhD, said the anniversary marks three years of purposeful, peaceful and people-centred…

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BREAKING:Fake PFIPC DG Adeyemi Nabb As Court Order His Arrest ed

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    The self-styled Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has been arrested following a warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja.   Adeyemi’s arrest came shortly after Justice Mohammed Umar ordered his arrest during proceedings before the court.   The suspect had allegedly presented himself as the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), an organisation authorities say does not exist.   Although details surrounding the allegations against Adeyemi were still sketchy as of the time of filing this…

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Police Task POCACOV Coordinators On Community Engagement To Curb Crime In Anambra

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  The Anambra State Police Command has directed the eight Area Command and 54 Divisional Coordinators of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) to intensify grassroots engagement and stakeholder advocacy as part of efforts to strengthen community policing and prevent crime across the state. The directive was issued during a strategic meeting with the coordinators at the Command Headquarters in Awka, where the Police stressed that lasting security can only be achieved through close collaboration with communities and key stakeholders. The Command urged the coordinators to work…

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Bayelsa Govt Unveils New Welfare Package, Approves Additional Allowances

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    ….Recommits To Prioritizing Workers’ Welfare     By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     The Bayelsa State Government, on Monday, unveiled a laundry list of fresh approvals covering new allowances, promotion arrears, and other welfare packages for workers in the state’s mainstream civil service, local government and education sectors, running into billions of naira.   This is even as the state government reiterated its irrevocable commitment to prioritizing the welfare of workers and strengthening its bureaucracy to deliver more dividends of good governance to the people.   According to…

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Anambra Police Foil Suspected Kidnap Plot, Arrest 66-Year-Old Over Alleged Fraud Gang

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The Anambra State Police Command has foiled a suspected kidnap plot, rescued a victim and arrested a 66-year-old suspect over his alleged involvement in a criminal syndicate accused of defrauding unsuspecting members of the public across Anambra and Enugu states. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, arrested the suspect, identified as Kenneth Nnaji, during an operation carried out on the evening of July 11, 2026, in Awka. According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that…

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Governor Oborevwori Pays Tribute To Nduka Obaigbena At 67, Hails Outstanding Media Legacy

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned media entrepreneur and Chairman of THISDAY Newspapers and ARISE News, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, CON, on the occasion of his 67th birth anniversary, describing him as one of Africa’s most influential figures in contemporary journalism. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Tuesday, the governor commended Obaigbena for his exceptional contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s media industry and his unwavering commitment to promoting credible journalism over the decades. Oborevwori noted that the Delta-born…

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Rotary Club Confers Distinguished Media Service Award On Advocate Newspaper, Honours Warri NUJ Chairman

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By Ovie ‘Kobiruo   The Rotary Club of Ughelli Metropolis has conferred its Distinguished Media Service Award on Advocate Newspaper in recognition of the publication’s exceptional contribution to the media industry, unwavering commitment to credible journalism and outstanding service to national development.   The award was presented to the newspaper during the installation ceremony of the 18th President of the club, Rtn. Rufus Akpobome Ibebe in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   At the same event, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri…

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Police Arraign Publisher Over Alleged Defamatory Reports Against Soludo’s Family

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The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned the alleged owner and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and iNews, Mr Ejike Ofoegbu, over the alleged publication of false and defamatory reports against the family of the Anambra State Governor.   The command said Ofoegbu was arraigned before a competent court on Monday after investigations into a petition alleging that he published fabricated reports capable of damaging the reputation of the governor’s family and inciting public disaffection.   The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in…

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Anambra Police Arrest Three Women Over Alleged Child Trafficking, Launch Manhunt for Syndicate

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three women over their alleged involvement in child trafficking and launched a manhunt for other members of the syndicate, including suspected buyers of the trafficked children. The suspects, identified as Florence Nnakuzie, 45; Hannah Ugah, 52; and Chinasa Daniel, 27, were arrested on Saturday by operatives attached to the Awada Divisional Police Headquarters at a motor park in Onitsha. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said preliminary investigations revealed that Chinasa allegedly brought a two-week-old baby and a four-year-old child to Hannah Ugah…

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