Month: July 2026

Oyede Monarch Hails Oborevwori Over Historic Confirmation As First Ovie

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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 Council as a historic milestone that ushers in a new era of traditional leadership for the Oyede Kingdom.   In a statement made available to journalists, HRM Agbi said the governor’s approval marks a watershed…

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Oborevwori Unveils Digital Advertising Platform To Boost Delta Revenue

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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 digital platform on Thursday in Asaba, describing it as a major step in the state’s drive to leverage technology to strengthen public service delivery and revenue administration. Oborevwori said the platform would modernise the management…

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2027: Isoko Federal Constituency Deserve A Powerful Advocate In The National Assembly

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  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 bad leadership must be dethroned and stopped from prevailing in the society, the people on the other hand must make conscious efforts to search out men and women of capacity, integrity and wisdom who can…

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Anambra Police Rescue Unconscious Man, Intensify Search For Family

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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 statement on Thursday that officers attached to B Division made the rescue during a routine midday patrol on July 15, 2026.   According to the statement, the man was discovered lying unconscious by the roadside…

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BYERA Approves Service Upgrade For Imiringi, Government House Feeders

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…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 13, 2026 with reference `BYERA/REG/PHED/SB/07/2026` and signed by the Director General, Dr. RosaLyn Dressman, the Agency authorized PHED to carry out network rehabilitation, feeder reinforcement, metering rollout, loss reduction and other operational upgrades aimed at…

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Anambra Police Arraign Three Over Alleged Incest, Defilement, Rape

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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 on Thursday.   One of the defendants, Ikenna Mojekwu, was arraigned over allegations of engaging in unlawful sexual acts with his 14-year-old daughter in Aguluzoigbo.   Another suspect, Chibuike Ikemelu, is facing charges of allegedly…

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Tinubu’s Assent to FMC Oleh Bill Ends Decades of Federal Neglect- IDU President

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  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 the approval of the FMC had given the Isoko nation a renewed sense of belonging in the Nigerian federation after years of lacking meaningful federal presence. He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for signing the…

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Delta CP Orders DPOs, Vigilantes To Intensify Forest Patrols, Intelligence Gathering

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  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 security meeting held at the Delta State Police Command headquarters with patrol and guard officers from police divisions across the state, leaders of vigilante groups, forest guards and members of other recognised civil security outfits.…

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Oborevwori Commissions Projects As Udu Council Chairman, Oyibode Marks Two Years In Office

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  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 part of activities marking the second anniversary of the administration of the Chairman of the council, Hon. Vincent Oyibode.   The governor who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Prince Johnson Erijo, commissioned a…

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Alleged Rape: Delta Police Arrest Popular Content Creator ‘Odogwu of Asaba’ As Victim Dies

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested a popular content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman who later died after allegedly ingesting a toxic substance. The Command, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the arrest followed a petition alleging that the deceased travelled to Asaba on June 1, 2026, at the invitation of the suspect, who had promised to train her in content creation through a programme advertised on his social media platforms.…

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