Oborevwori Mourns Renowned Urhobo Musician, Prof. Johnson Adjan

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…As Delta loses a custodian of culture, indigenous wisdom   Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary Urhobo musician and cultural icon, Prof. Johnson Oyibode Adjan, popularly known as “The Ogburine” (Song-Warrior).   In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor described the late musician as one of the greatest ambassadors of Urhobo culture whose contributions to music, philosophy, and indigenous knowledge will remain unforgettable.   Governor Oborevwori said Prof. Adjan’s death was a huge loss…

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Anambra Police Begin Enforcement Against Unregistered Vehicles, Concealed Number Plates

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The Anambra State Police Command has commenced enforcement of a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, aimed at curbing the use of unregistered vehicles and the concealment of vehicle registration numbers as part of efforts to strengthen security and crime prevention across the state. The command said the exercise follows growing concerns over the increasing use of unregistered vehicles and the deliberate obstruction, alteration, or concealment of number plates, practices it noted have continued to impede vehicle identification and undermine public safety. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police…

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Oborevwori To Host Delta Security Summit On Collective Responsibility

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  The Delta State Government has announced plans to convene a security summit aimed at strengthening collaboration among stakeholders in addressing security challenges across the state. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Delta State Security Summit 2026 will hold on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The summit, themed “Security: A Collective Responsibility,” will be hosted by Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. The event is expected to bring…

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Ika South Commences N50,000 Bursary Disbursement To Students

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    The Ika South Local Government Council has commenced the disbursement of bursaries to students of the area, with each successful beneficiary receiving N50,000 as part of the council’s educational support initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence and easing financial challenges faced by students.   Announcing the commencement of the payment exercise, the Chairman of Ika South Local Government Council, Hon. Engr. Jerry Ehiwarior, said the bursary scheme underscores his administration’s commitment to education, youth empowerment and human capital development.   The programme, coordinated through the Ika South Students…

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Support Democracy To Grow, Keep Faith In Electoral Process, Ifeajika Urges Nigerians

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The Executive Assistant to Delta State Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, has urged Nigerians keep faith with the nation’s democratic evolution, saying Nigeria’s democracy is a growing system that requires patience, collective commitment and active citizen participation to achieve its full potential.   Speaking in an interview on Politics HQ on News Central Television, Ifeajika said Nigeria’s democratic experience should be viewed within the context of its relatively young age, noting that the country had practised uninterrupted democracy for only 27 years compared to older…

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Prof. Alexander Akpodiete Mourns Late Urhobo Music Icon, Prof. Johnson Adjan

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Professor Alexander Akpodiete has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Urhobo music icon and cultural ambassador, Prof. Johnson Adjan, describing his death as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation, Ughelli Kingdom, and the Nigerian cultural landscape. In a condolence message, Akpodiete said the late Adjan devoted his life to the promotion of Urhobo language, culture, and values through music, leaving behind a rich legacy that will continue to inspire generations. According to him, “Prof. Adjan’s contributions to the preservation and propagation of Urhobo cultural heritage through his…

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RMFAC DATA VERIFICATION: Oborevwori Reaffirms Commitment To Transparency

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prudence, accountability and transparency in the management of public resources as the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMFAC) commenced its nationwide Data Verification Exercise in the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this on Monday while receiving a delegation from RMFAC led by the Team Leader, Mohammed Kabir Usman, and the Federal Commissioner representing Delta State in the Commission, Mr. Aruviere Martins Egharhevwa, at Government House, Asaba. The governor said his administration had continued to invest heavily…

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Feature News: Army Raids Leave Trail Of Death And Trauma In Rivers Community As Widow Recounts Family’s Ordeal

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By Elizabeth Vincent, Yenegoa     One day she found herself alone in a dark room, surrounded by grief and uncertainty her young son had already been buried,her father-in-law had just returned from the hospital, battling for his life,beside her sat her paralysed mother-in-law, overwhelmed by sorrow and helplessness. It was in the aftermath of a military operation in 2019, and according to Faith Stanley, it would not be the last time soldiers would descend on Udoda-Okolobiama community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers state. The widow has…

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Four Suspects In Custody Over Alleged Murder, Child Abuse In Anambra

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  By Our Correspondent The Anambra State Police Command has taken four suspects into custody over separate cases of alleged murder and child abuse, while commending residents for providing timely information that helped expose the crimes. The Police said the arrests followed public reports and intelligence received from concerned residents regarding two disturbing incidents that recently gained attention on social media. In the first case, police operatives arrested a 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, over the alleged murder and secret burial of his 23-year-old girlfriend in Nkpor. According to the Command,…

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Gov Diri, Ingobere, Oforji, Others Preach Unity, Cultural Renaissance At Okolede Festival

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    By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged citizens to make deliberate efforts to revive positive aspects of Ijaw traditions and culture that are fast fading into extinction. Governor Diri made the call at the grand finale of the 2026 Ekpetiama Okolede New Yam Festival held in Gbarantoru, Yenagoa Local Government Area. He was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Peter Akpe A statement by Mr. Doubara Atasi Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor said the Governor expressed concern that the…

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