Anambra Police Recover Stolen Highlander In Calabar, Arrest Suspect

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The Anambra State Police Command has recovered a Toyota Highlander Jeep allegedly stolen in the state and traced to Calabar, Cross River State, in an intelligence-led operation that also resulted in the arrest of a male suspect, identified as Muonago Chibuze. The recovery, according to the police, was made on October 16, 2026, by operatives attached to the Central Police Station (CPS), Onitsha, following intelligence on the whereabouts of the vehicle. The vehicle, with registration number ENU 387 BB, was reportedly stolen on October 9, 2026, before police operatives traced…

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Anambra Police Nab 19-Year-Old, Recover Phone Stolen In Adamawa

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani, in Awka and recovered an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State.   The arrest, according to the police public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, was made on October 19, 2026, by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), Awka, following intelligence-led operations to track down the suspect.   The command disclosed that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly dispossessed unsuspecting victims of their mobile phones in Adamawa State before fleeing to Anambra, where the stolen…

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DOPF Lecture: Oborevwori, Dafinone, Okubor Warn Against Electoral Manipulation

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— Warn against misinformation, insecurity, electoral malpractice   ASABA — Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone and the governor’s Chief Strategist, Dr Festus Goziem Okubor, have warned that insecurity, misinformation and weak institutional accountability pose serious threats to credible elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.   They made the call at the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) 2026 Annual Conference and 7th Annual Lecture Series, held on Wednesday at David’s Event Centre, GRA, Asaba, Delta State.   The conference, with the theme, “Democracy Under Pressure: Electoral Integrity, Security Challenges…

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Delta Police Arrest Three Over Alleged ₦5.47m Fraud, Impersonation Of Government Officials

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a fraud syndicate accused of impersonating prominent government officials to defraud unsuspecting members of the public, including a community leader who allegedly lost ₦5.475 million in a fake appointment scheme. The suspects, identified as Aghogho Okpogbodu, 51; Moses Exist, 48; and Benjamin Owah, 49, were arrested following an investigation by detectives attached to the Area Command, Effurun. The police said preliminary findings indicated that the suspects allegedly impersonated high-ranking government officials and exploited the identities of public office holders…

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Anambra Police, Odùmẹjẹ Move to Strengthen Community Ties

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The Anambra State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public trust and improving police-community relations through sustained engagement with religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, gave the assurance on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, when he received the Spiritual Director of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Odùmẹjẹ, during a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Awka. The police commissioner said effective policing required public cooperation, mutual trust and a…

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Ogwashi-Uku Palace Knocks Ibusa’s Victory Claim, Heads for Appeal

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….Insists court ruling did not determine boundary dispute   The Palace of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku has faulted claims by some Ibusa indigenes of a territorial victory following a ruling by the Delta State High Court, Asaba, insisting that the decision did not determine the boundary dispute between the two communities.   In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Palace said the ruling in Suit No. AKU/11/2024 arose from a preliminary objection and should not be misconstrued as a substantive judgment on the disputed boundary at Ubu…

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Umeh Community In Isoko, Declares Friday Mourning Day For Uduaghan, Bans Trading, Farming

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  The Regent-elect of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRH Meshack Rockson Owhe, has declared Friday, October 23, a day of mourning in honour of the late former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan.   Owhe, who announced the decision in a condolence tribute on behalf of the people of Umeh, said the community would suspend trading, farming and all ceremonies from dawn to dusk in recognition of Uduaghan’s contributions to its development.   He described the late former governor, who died…

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APC Loyalty Costs Eyamu Health Supervisory Councilor Position In Ughelli North

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Political tension has gripped the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported removal of Hon. Eyamu Edmund Akpotu as Supervisory Councillor for Health, amid allegations that his political loyalties may have influenced the decision. The development, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday during the council’s executive meeting, has triggered concerns within the All Progressives Congress (APC), with party stakeholders questioning whether Akpotu’s political affiliations contributed to the decision. Sources familiar with the meeting said Akpotu was present and participated in the opening…

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DOPF To Online Publishers : Stop Chasing Traffic, Build Profitable Media Businesses

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The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has challenged online publishers to move beyond the pursuit of web traffic and embrace innovative business models capable of guaranteeing financial sustainability, profitability and credibility in the digital media industry. The forum gave the charge at its 2026 Annual Conference Business Training Workshop and 6th Annual Lecture Series, held in Asaba, Delta State, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with the theme, “Beyond Traffic: Building Sustainable and Profitable Digital Media Businesses.” Speaking at the event, DOPF Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Enebeli, said generating traffic alone could…

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Oborevwori Mourns Uduaghan, Says Delta Won’t Forget His Legacies

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    Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the late former governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as an exceptional leader whose contributions to the development of the state would remain indelible.   Oborevwori spoke during a condolence visit to the family of the deceased former governor, who died on Monday at the age of 71.   The governor, accompanied by his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and top government functionaries, commiserated with Uduaghan’s widow, Mrs Roli Uduaghan, and other members of the family.   He said the widespread…

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