July 9, 2026 – Politics Governance

12 Docked In Anambra Over Alleged Rape, Defilement, Child Abuse

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The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned 12 suspects before a Gender Magistrate Court in Awka over alleged offences of rape, defilement, child abuse, abduction and assault, reaffirming its commitment to protecting women and children from all forms of abuse. The suspects were arraigned on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in separate cases involving minors and other vulnerable victims across the state. According to the command, Chima Onyeanuna, Emeka Muo and Okafor Chibundu were arraigned over the alleged abduction and defilement of a 14-year-old girl in Nanka. In another case, police…

Anambra Police Step Up Anti-Cultism Campaign, Target Youths With Statewide POCACOV Initiative

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The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its campaign against cultism, violent crimes and other social vices, unveiling plans to embark on a statewide youth engagement programme under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). The Command disclosed this following a stakeholders’ interactive radio programme held on July 8, 2026, which brought together traditional rulers, youth leaders, community representatives and members of the public to discuss strategies for tackling crime and promoting positive values among young people. Speaking on the initiative, the Police Public Relations Officer,…

Body Of Benchers Chairman, Akpomudje Calls New Lawyers To Bar, Urges Commitment To Justice

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THE Chairman of the Body of Benchers, HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, Eyavwien-Alaka I, has called on newly qualified lawyers in Nigeria to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct as they begin their legal careers. Speaking during the Call to Bar ceremony held in Abuja, Akpomudje congratulated the new legal practitioners on reaching a significant milestone in their professional journey. The legal Monarch described their admission into the Nigerian Bar as both an honour and a solemn responsibility that demands unwavering commitment to justice, the rule of…

Oborevwori’s CPS Celebrates Erudite Journalist, Emmanuel Enebeli, At 60 July 10, 2026
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated veteran journalist and Chairman of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), Mr Emmanuel Enebeli, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary. In a congratulatory message, Ahon described Enebeli, who is also the State Secretary of the Nigerian Institute of […]
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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Banker For Alleged N294.5m Theft In Lagos July 10, 2026
‎The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 9, 2026 arraigned a former staff of a new generation bank, Chinonso Akujobi, for an alleged N294,595,992 theft before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Chinonso is being prosecuted on a five-count […]
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Emevor: Amnesty Condemns Public Flogging Of Delta Man Over Criticism Of Abandoned Project, Demands Probe July 10, 2026
Human rights organisation Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged public flogging of a resident of Emevor Community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, describing the incident as a grave violation of human rights and an assault on freedom of expression. The organisation identified the victim as Godspower Okedi, alleging that […]
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Joel-Onowakpo Scores Landmark Victory As Tinubu Signs FMC Oleh Bill July 10, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the Federal Medical Centre, Oleh Establishment Bill, marking a historic breakthrough for healthcare delivery in Delta South Senatorial District. The bill, sponsored by the Senator representing Delta South, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, provides for the establishment of the first Federal Medical Centre in the senatorial […]
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GOMEP Lauds Oborevwori Over 50-Bus Transport Initiative July 10, 2026
The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for the provision of 50 buses to boost public transportation across the state, describing the initiative as a practical demonstration of people-centred governance. The Guild, in a letter dated July 6, 2026, and signed by […]
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12 Docked In Anambra Over Alleged Rape, Defilement, Child Abuse July 9, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned 12 suspects before a Gender Magistrate Court in Awka over alleged offences of rape, defilement, child abuse, abduction and assault, reaffirming its commitment to protecting women and children from all forms of abuse. The suspects were arraigned on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in separate cases involving minors and […]
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Anambra Police Step Up Anti-Cultism Campaign, Target Youths With Statewide POCACOV Initiative July 9, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its campaign against cultism, violent crimes and other social vices, unveiling plans to embark on a statewide youth engagement programme under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). The Command disclosed this following a stakeholders’ interactive radio programme held on July 8, 2026, which brought […]
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Body Of Benchers Chairman, Akpomudje Calls New Lawyers To Bar, Urges Commitment To Justice July 9, 2026
THE Chairman of the Body of Benchers, HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, Eyavwien-Alaka I, has called on newly qualified lawyers in Nigeria to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct as they begin their legal careers. Speaking during the Call to Bar ceremony held in Abuja, Akpomudje congratulated the new legal practitioners on […]
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Delta CP Oyeniyi Sets To Visit Ughelli Area Command On Inspection Tour July 8, 2026
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Yemi John Oyeniyi, is set to visit the Ughelli Area Command on Thursday as part of his ongoing inspection tour of police formations across the state. The visit is aimed at assessing the operational readiness of the Area Command, reviewing policing strategies and strengthening service delivery in line […]
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NCDMB, NUPRC, NMDRA, Others, To Conduct Joint Industry Capacity Audits July 8, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), as well as the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange (NIPEX) and the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS), comprising all international oil companies, have jointly developed a framework to harmonise the grading […]
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