Day: July 7, 2026

FCT Police Recover ₦8.25m Ransom, Arrest Six ‘One Chance’ Kidnap Suspects

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested six members of a notorious “one chance” kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate, recovered the full ₦8.25 million ransom collected from a victim’s family, and apprehended four other suspects linked to kidnapping, arms trafficking and drug supply to bandits. Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, disclosed this during a press briefing at the FCT Police Command Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, saying the breakthroughs underscored the command’s determination to rid the nation’s capital of violent criminals. Sanusi said the operation followed a…

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Bayelsa Statistician-General Seeks Increased Funding To Strengthen Statistics Bureau

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The newly appointed Statistician-General of Bayelsa State, Mr. Eric Okoriye, has called for adequate funding of the State Bureau of Statistics to enable it to achieve its mandate. Okoriye made the call in Yenagoa during a thanksgiving reception to mark his appointment. He said reliable statistical data was critical to effective planning and the attainment of government development objectives. “Statistical data enables effective planning, which results in the achievement of set goals,” Okoriye said. “With proper funding, Bayelsa can target resources better, attract more support…

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UPU Ohio Donates Hospital Beds, Wheelchairs, Stretchers, Food Items To Abraka Hospital, Eku Orphanage

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  Four hospital beds, two patient stretchers, two patient trolleys, two manual wheelchairs, two 2HP inverter air conditioners, four inverter ceiling fans, four patient screen guards, mattresses, pillows, beddings and other medical supplies were on Tuesday donated to Abraka General Hospital by the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Ohio Chapter, North America, as part of its humanitarian outreach in Delta State. The chapter also donated food items, a goat and a pig to Shepherd Care Orphanage, Eku, in Ethiope East Local Government Area, to support the welfare of children at the…

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34th OBUNEM EPIE FESTIVAL: Diri Commends Epie-Atissa For Supporting Urban Renewal Policy

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described his administration’s urban renewal policy as an intentional measure taken to transform the landscape of Yenagoa and change its narrative as a one-road state capital. Senator Diri stated this while speaking as special guest of honour at the 34th Edition of the popular Obunem Epie Festival at Opolo Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor, Mr. Doubara Atasi said the Governor who was represented…

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Delta Police Demote Two Officers Over POS extortion Caught On Viral Video

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The Delta State Police Command has demoted two officers after they were found guilty of extorting a motorist through a Point-of-Sale terminal inside a police station in Asaba.   The officers, Inspector Augustine Jeremiah and Corporal Miracle Ehirim of the ‘C’ Division, Asaba, were sanctioned following the conclusion of an orderly room trial over the incident, which occurred on January 13, 2026, and was captured in a viral video.   The disciplinary action was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright…

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Olomu Kingdom Bans Cultism, Drug Abuse, Orders Immediate Renunciation

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The Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, HRM Albert Akpomudje (SAN), Eyavwien-Alaka I, has announced a total ban on cult-related activities and the abuse of illicit drugs across the kingdom, directing all cult members to immediately renounce their membership or face appropriate sanctions. The directive followed an enlarged meeting with leaders of communities in the kingdom as part of renewed efforts to strengthen peace, security and sustainable development. The monarch described cultism and drug abuse as serious threats to public safety, particularly among youths, noting that the twin vices have fueled crime,…

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Prince Oharisi Emerges Otovwodo-Ughelli Community PG-Elect

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Chief of Staff to the Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Prince Elvis Oharisi, has emerged as the new President-General elect of Otovwodo -Ughelli Clcommunity in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Prince Oharisi emerged as the community’s new leader following a peaceful and transparent electoral process, succeeding Pst. Solomon Ovigue Ugbarugba, whose tenure was widely acknowledged for efforts aimed at promoting peace, unity and community development. His emergence has been greeted by community leaders, elders, youths and other stakeholders, that expressed confidence in his ability to…

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Oborevwori Celebrates James Manager At 66, Hails Legacy Of Service

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator James Ebiowou Manager, CON, on his 66th birthday.   He described him as a distinguished statesman whose decades of public service have contributed significantly to the growth of Delta State and Nigeria.   In a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori praised Manager for his enduring commitment to democratic governance, peace and the advancement of the people.   The Governor said the former lawmaker had, over…

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Abia Police Arrest Woman For Allegedly Attempting To Kill 12-Year-Old Niece

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  The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old woman, Nwoko Gift, for allegedly attempting to kill her 12-year-old niece with a kitchen knife following a dispute over household chores. The suspect, an indigene of Ehimembano in Imo State who resides at IBB Housing Estate, Umuahia, was apprehended after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. According to the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly attacked the victim, Miss Ebo Chimamanda, on July 5,…

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