Month: July 2026

Bayelsa Govt Unveils New Welfare Package, Approves Additional Allowances

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    ….Recommits To Prioritizing Workers’ Welfare     By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     The Bayelsa State Government, on Monday, unveiled a laundry list of fresh approvals covering new allowances, promotion arrears, and other welfare packages for workers in the state’s mainstream civil service, local government and education sectors, running into billions of naira.   This is even as the state government reiterated its irrevocable commitment to prioritizing the welfare of workers and strengthening its bureaucracy to deliver more dividends of good governance to the people.   According to…

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Anambra Police Foil Suspected Kidnap Plot, Arrest 66-Year-Old Over Alleged Fraud Gang

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The Anambra State Police Command has foiled a suspected kidnap plot, rescued a victim and arrested a 66-year-old suspect over his alleged involvement in a criminal syndicate accused of defrauding unsuspecting members of the public across Anambra and Enugu states. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, arrested the suspect, identified as Kenneth Nnaji, during an operation carried out on the evening of July 11, 2026, in Awka. According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that…

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Governor Oborevwori Pays Tribute To Nduka Obaigbena At 67, Hails Outstanding Media Legacy

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned media entrepreneur and Chairman of THISDAY Newspapers and ARISE News, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, CON, on the occasion of his 67th birth anniversary, describing him as one of Africa’s most influential figures in contemporary journalism. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Tuesday, the governor commended Obaigbena for his exceptional contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s media industry and his unwavering commitment to promoting credible journalism over the decades. Oborevwori noted that the Delta-born…

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Rotary Club Confers Distinguished Media Service Award On Advocate Newspaper, Honours Warri NUJ Chairman

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By Ovie ‘Kobiruo   The Rotary Club of Ughelli Metropolis has conferred its Distinguished Media Service Award on Advocate Newspaper in recognition of the publication’s exceptional contribution to the media industry, unwavering commitment to credible journalism and outstanding service to national development.   The award was presented to the newspaper during the installation ceremony of the 18th President of the club, Rtn. Rufus Akpobome Ibebe in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   At the same event, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri…

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Police Arraign Publisher Over Alleged Defamatory Reports Against Soludo’s Family

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The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned the alleged owner and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and iNews, Mr Ejike Ofoegbu, over the alleged publication of false and defamatory reports against the family of the Anambra State Governor.   The command said Ofoegbu was arraigned before a competent court on Monday after investigations into a petition alleging that he published fabricated reports capable of damaging the reputation of the governor’s family and inciting public disaffection.   The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in…

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Anambra Police Arrest Three Women Over Alleged Child Trafficking, Launch Manhunt for Syndicate

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three women over their alleged involvement in child trafficking and launched a manhunt for other members of the syndicate, including suspected buyers of the trafficked children. The suspects, identified as Florence Nnakuzie, 45; Hannah Ugah, 52; and Chinasa Daniel, 27, were arrested on Saturday by operatives attached to the Awada Divisional Police Headquarters at a motor park in Onitsha. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said preliminary investigations revealed that Chinasa allegedly brought a two-week-old baby and a four-year-old child to Hannah Ugah…

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Delta Central 2027: No More Family Table, Urhobo Must Eat Together

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By Wilson Okorugbo,   There is a pattern in Delta politics that has become tired, predictable, and costly. It’s the politics of borrowed identity. Senator Ovie Omo-Age perfected it. He embodied it so completely, it’s not for wont of the right label to tag it the ‘Agege Doctrine.’ Under the Agege Doctrine, election season sounds like a family reunion for all Urhobo. The posters wear Urhobo colours. The speeches are full of “our people,” “our collective interest,” “Urhobo must take its place.” The rallies are packed. The endorsements are thunder.…

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Army, DSS, Police, Others Rescue 44 Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom As Troop Smash Terror Network

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  After spending nearly two months in captivity, the 44 pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom following an intensive month-long joint security operation led by the Nigerian Army. The victims, who were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, were rescued on Friday, July 10, after what the military described as a carefully planned, intelligence-led and well-coordinated operation involving troops of the Nigerian Army, the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, the National Counter Terrorism Centre, NCTC, Defence Headquarters,…

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Anambra Police, Forest Security Service Deepen Partnership Against Crime

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The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its all-inclusive operational strategy with renewed collaboration among security stakeholders following a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Anambra State Command, to the Command Headquarters in Awka. The visit, which took place on Friday, forms part of the Command’s efforts to strengthen inter-agency cooperation in tackling crime and enhancing public safety across the state. Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Ibrahim Ezekiel, welcomed the delegation…

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Otughievwen Community Disowns Govt Recognition Of Rival Chairman, Accuses Commissioner Of Conspiracy

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The leadership of Otughievwen Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, has rejected a report claiming that the Delta State Government recognised Mr Jacob Ogedegbe, popularly known as Aziza, as Chairman of the community, describing the development as false and an attempt to blackmail Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.   In a statement issued on Friday and jointly signed by the community’s Executive Chairman, Augustine Garri, and the Eldest Man of the Edion-In-Council, Tamukara Mukoro, the community insisted that Garri remains the duly elected and serving chairman.   The…

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