Day: July 20, 2026

Obanena-Elect Of Otakeme Vows To Unite Community After 55-Year Interregnum

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Chief Executive Officer of Renew Empire Nigeria, Engr. Gospel Obolo, the Obanena-Elect of Otakeme community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has pledged to prioritize unity, peace and inclusive governance as he prepares to take the throne after 55 years without a paramount ruler.   Speaking in an interview after a meeting with the Council of Chiefs, community leades, women and youths, Obolo said the task ahead is significant given the long period the ancient community has existed without an Obanena.  …

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Police Arrest Three Bayelsa Ministry Staff Over Alleged N500 Million Equipment Theft

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three staff members of the State Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity over the alleged theft of government equipment valued at more than N500 million.   The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued in Yenagoa.   The arrested suspects were identified as Wadi Igiran, 51, from Biseni community in Yenagoa LGA, a hairdressing instructor; Nikade Sunday, 59, from Agbere community in Sagbama LGA; and Azabia Yakie, 59, from…

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Police Foil Suspected Cult Initiation in Delta, Recover Guns, Seven Vehicles

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The Delta State Police Command says it has foiled a suspected cult initiation ceremony in Orogun Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, recovering firearms, ammunition, seven vehicles and other items. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Asaba. According to the statement, the operation followed credible intelligence that members of the Black Axe Confraternity, also known as Aye, were conducting an initiation ceremony in a forest in Orogun. Edafe said operatives of the Command’s…

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Waive Unveils Free 24-hour Broadband Internet In Delta Community

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Residents and indigenes of Obi-Ayagha Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have begun enjoying free 24-hour broadband internet service following the inauguration of a community-wide connectivity project facilitated by the member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Rev.) Francis Ejiroghene Waive.   The initiative, which provides uninterrupted internet access at no cost to users, is the latest in a series of development projects attracted to the community by the federal lawmaker as part of his commitment to…

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Oborevwori Mourns Veteran Delta Journalist, Dave Okpogadie

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Oborevwori Mourns Veteran Delta Journalist, Dave Okpogadie   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed profound grief over the death of veteran journalist and State Correspondent of News Direct, Comrade Dave Okpogadie, describing his passing as a huge loss to the journalism profession and Delta State.   Okpogadie died on Saturday after a courageous battle with jaw cancer that lasted for more than two years.   In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori extended his heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family,…

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Our Resolve To Send Joel-Onowakpo To Senate Paying Off –IDU President

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President of the Isoko Development Union (IDU) Worldwide, Professor Chris Akpotu, has said the decision of the Isoko people to elect Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas to represent Delta South Senatorial District is already yielding significant dividends, citing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the bill establishing the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Oleh, as clear evidence of effective and purposeful representation.   Speaking during an interview on ARISE News Night on Saturday, Akpotu described the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre as a landmark achievement that has brought an end to decades…

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Ogboru Expresses Deep Sympathy To Amaechi Following Mother’s Death

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  The Delta State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, expresses deep sympathy on behalf of his family and the Delta State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress ADC, following the demise of the party’s Vice Presidential Candidate, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi’s mother, Dame Ezzine Mary Oduah Amaechi., described the loss as a painful loss.. In a press statement issued by his Media Aide and made available to journalists, Ogboru said he received the news of Dame Ezzine Mary Amaechi’s passing with profound shock…

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