Month: July 2026

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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Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers recover Pistol, Ammunition In South East

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Four suspected kidnappers have been arrested in separate operations at various locations across Anambra state, recovering a locally fabricated pistol, live ammunition, an axe and other items believed to be linked to their criminal activities. The command said the arrests followed sustained intelligence-led operations by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, as part of efforts to tackle violent crimes in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Awka. Ikenga said one of the suspects, identified as Okoye…

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NAEC Honours Dafinone For Empowering Delta Youths Through Skills Acquisition

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The Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC) has honoured the senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, for his commitment to youth empowerment through vocational skills acquisition.   The association presented the lawmaker with an Award of Recognition during a courtesy visit by its Delta State executives, describing his sponsorship of scaffolding training for youths as a practical intervention that has enhanced employability and strengthened technical capacity among artisans.   Speaking during the visit, the Assistant National General Secretary of NAEC, Engn. Craft. Isaac Ehwerherume, said the association…

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Teacher Accused Of Flogging 12-Year-Old Boy To Death Surrenders As Anambra Police Intensify Probe

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The woman accused of flogging a 12-year-old boy to death in Adazi-Ani, Anambra State, has surrendered to the police following days of intensive manhunt by security operatives. The Anambra State Police Command said the suspect, identified as Mrs. Dim Ebere, 47, voluntarily reported at the Neni Divisional Police Headquarters after sustained operations by the Command’s Safe School Protection Squad, working alongside officers of the Neni Division and with the support of community leaders and stakeholders. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday,…

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TUC Seeks Consultation With Delta Govt On 13th-Month Salary Implementation

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  The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Delta State Council, has welcomed the Delta State Government’s approval of a 13th-month salary for civil servants but urged the government to engage organised labour to develop a clear implementation framework for the welfare initiative. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the TUC in the state, Comrade Wilson Asekutu, the union described the policy as a positive response to a long-standing demand by workers and a recognition of the contributions of public servants to the state’s development. While commending Governor Sheriff Oborevwori…

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Oyibode Issues Owhase Community Leader 24-Hour Ultimatum To Produce Suspected Child Rapist

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  The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, has directed the President of Owhase Community to produce within 24 hours a man alleged to have raped an 11-year-old Primary Five pupil, warning that anyone shielding the suspect would be held accountable under the law.   Oyibode issued the ultimatum on Friday during a visit to the Ovwian/Aladja Police Division, where he met with the victim and officers investigating the alleged sexual assault.   Describing the incident as a grave violation of a child’s rights, the…

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Police Launch Manhunt For Anambra Teacher Over Alleged Flogging Death Of 12-year-old

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The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a teacher alleged to have flogged a 12-year-old pupil to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. The Command said it has activated its Safe School Initiative Operatives, led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, ACP Harrison Oruruo, to track down the suspect and ensure justice for the deceased. A statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that police operatives attached to the…

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POCACOV Seeks Anambra Govt Support For Statewide Anti-Cultism Campaign

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The Anambra State chapter of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has engaged the state government ahead of a statewide advocacy and sensitization campaign aimed at tackling cultism, substance abuse, cybercrime and other social vices. The engagement, held on Friday at the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), forms part of preparations for the visit of the National Coordinator of POCACOV and the commencement of the campaign across the state. The delegation, led by the state coordinator of POCACOV, HRM Igwe Daniel Obelle of…

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Troops Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims, Recover 56 Rustled Livestock, Arrest Terror Suspect In Katsina

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  Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnapped victims, recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist in separate operations across Katsina State. The operations, carried out through intelligence-driven missions, are part of ongoing efforts by the military to sustain pressure on terrorists and other criminal elements operating in the North-West. In a statement obtained from the verified Facebook handle, HQ Nigerian Army , on Friday, the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said troops of…

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Birthday Party Turns Tragic As Court Jails Man For Life Over Friend’s Death

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    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 by Justice M. S. Idris of High Court 25 for the killing of Emeka Nnonifu during a birthday party held at a hotel in Kubwa on January 6, 2024.   According to the police, Bassey…

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