July 1, 2026 – Politics Governance

Bel Dialogue 2026: Mike Igini To Chair Democracy, accountability Forum In Asaba

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Former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mike Igini has been named Chairman of the Occasion for the second edition of Bel Dialogue, the flagship public policy engagement platform of Bel Media Consult Limited. The organisers disclosed that the event will hold on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at David’s Event Centre, Anwai Road, Asaba, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Themed, “Democracy That Works: Bridging the Gap Between Votes, Results and Institutional Accountability,” the 2026 edition will focus on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting accountable governance and rebuilding public…

Kidnapped Teenager Regains Freedom After Alleged N16m Ransom Payment In Delta

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A 14-year-old girl who was abducted by suspected kidnappers during a deadly attack on Uduere Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has regained her freedom after her family allegedly paid a ransom of N16 million. Politicsgovernance.com gathered that the teenager was released on Tuesday between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. around the Otokutu-Agbarha axis of Ughelli North LGA and has since reunited with her family. The victim was kidnapped last week when armed assailants reportedly stormed the community, machete a security guard, Mr. Umukoro Obukohwo Emmanuel,…

Senator Ede Dafinone Celebrates Newly Inducted Urhobo Medical Doctors, Commends Their Excellence

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By Nelson Agbajor Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District in the Senate, has congratulated a group of young Urhobo graduates on their successful induction as medical doctors at the University of Abuja. The induction ceremony, held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, marked a significant milestone in the lives of the new doctors as they formally joined the medical profession. In a congratulatory message delivered on his behalf by Mrs. Oghor Okolo, the Senator described the achievement as a moment of immense pride for the Urhobo nation and…

Birthday Party Turns Tragic As Court Jails Man For Life Over Friend’s Death July 17, 2026
A birthday celebration in Abuja ended in tragedy and has now resulted in a life sentence after the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court convicted a man for the death of his friend following a violent altercation. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said Ekang Philip Bassey was sentenced to life imprisonment […]
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Oyede Monarch Hails Oborevwori Over Historic Confirmation As First Ovie July 17, 2026
The Ovie of Oyede kingdom in Isoko North Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, Engr. Sir Goodnews Goodman Agbi, PhD (Athuaro I), has expressed profound appreciation to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, following his confirmation as the first Ovie of Oyede Kingdom. The monarch described the approval by the Delta State Executive […]
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Oborevwori Unveils Digital Advertising Platform To Boost Delta Revenue July 17, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has unveiled a centralised Smart Advertising Management Platform for the Delta State Signage and Advertisement Agency (DESSAA), aimed at improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in the regulation of outdoor advertising across the state. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, unveiled the […]
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2027: Isoko Federal Constituency Deserve A Powerful Advocate In The National Assembly July 16, 2026
The development trajectory of any nation, state or community is determined by the level of commitment and resolve of the people themselves to make things work. There is no automatic and easy path to Eldorado. While good men on the one hand must consistently step forward to make sacrifices and act if selfish and […]
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Anambra Police Rescue Unconscious Man, Intensify Search For Family July 16, 2026
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued an unidentified middle-aged man who was found unconscious along Oby Okoli Avenue near the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Temporary Site in Awka, in what authorities suspect may be a case linked to substance abuse. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a […]
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BYERA Approves Service Upgrade For Imiringi, Government House Feeders July 16, 2026
…Bars Immediate Band A Tariff By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency, BYERA, has approved a structured Service Improvement Programme for customers on the Imiringi and Government House feeders under the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, PHED, network. In a public notice issued on July […]
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Anambra Police Arraign Three Over Alleged Incest, Defilement, Rape July 16, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned three suspects before the Gender Magistrate Court in Awka over separate allegations of incest, defilement and rape. The suspects were arraigned on Wednesday following the conclusion of police investigations into the alleged offences, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement issued […]
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Tinubu’s Assent to FMC Oleh Bill Ends Decades of Federal Neglect- IDU President July 16, 2026
The President of the Isoko Development Union (IDU), Prof. Chris Akpotu, has described President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the bill establishing the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Oleh, Delta State, as a historic milestone that ends decades of perceived federal neglect of the Isoko people. Speaking on AIT’s Kaakaki programme on Thursday, Akpotu said […]
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Delta CP Orders DPOs, Vigilantes To Intensify Forest Patrols, Intelligence Gathering July 15, 2026
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, has directed Divisional Police Officers, patrol and guard officers, vigilante groups, forest guards and other recognised local security outfits to intensify intelligence gathering and comb forests and other vulnerable areas across the state to curb criminal activities. The directive was issued on Wednesday during a strategic […]
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Oborevwori Commissions Projects As Udu Council Chairman, Oyibode Marks Two Years In Office July 15, 2026
Oborevwori Commissions ProjDELTA state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots with continued support for initiatives that strengthen local governments and improve the welfare of citizens across the state. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday during the commissioning of projects executed by the Udu Local Government Council as […]
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