Day: June 16, 2026

Isoko Group Pushes For Governorship In 2031, Seeks Restoration Of Constituency Seat

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  A non-partisan organization, the Isoko Monitoring Group (IMG) has called for intensified efforts towards producing a governor of Isoko extraction in Delta State by 2031, while also demanding the immediate restoration of the Isoko North Constituency II seat in the Delta State House of Assembly. The group made the call in a statement issued after its meeting, stressing that the Isoko nation must unite across political, clan, and ideological divides to pursue what it described as a historic opportunity for equity, justice, and political inclusion in the state. IMG,…

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IGP Visits Anambra State, Intensifies Security Drive In South-East, Promotes AI-Based Policing

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has intensified efforts to strengthen security operations in the South-East region, with a focus on intelligence-led policing, technological innovation and enhanced collaboration among security stakeholders. The IGP, represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-East, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, paid an operational visit to the Anambra State Police Command on Monday as part of an ongoing nationwide tour of the country’s geopolitical zones. Speaking during the engagement, DIG Onwuemelie said the tour was designed to assess security operations, strengthen…

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Dafinone Mourns Prof. Johnson Adjan, Says Urhobo Nation Has Lost A Cultural Icon

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Okakuro Ede Dafinone has expressed profound grief over the death of renowned Urhobo musician and cultural icon, Prof. Johnson Oyibode Adjan, popularly known as “The Ogburine,” describing his passing as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation and the preservation of indigenous cultural heritage.   In a condolence message issued on Senator Dafinone described Prof. Adjan as a towering figure whose contributions to Urhobo music and culture would remain indelible in the hearts of generations.   According to the senator, “Adjan’s music transcended entertainment,…

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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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