Month: July 2026

Dafinone Celebrates Okowa At 67, Hails Legacy Of Service

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Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, , on the occasion of his 67th birthday, describing him as a leader whose years of public service have left a lasting impact on Delta State and the nation. In a goodwill message, Dafinone said Okowa’s political journey, from the grassroots to serving as governor of Delta State and later as a senator, reflected his commitment to good governance, selfless service and the development of the people. The lawmaker commended the former governor’s contributions to…

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Oborevwori Extols Akugbene-Mein Monarch, Luke-Kalanama, At 60

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated with the Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom, HRM Stanley Perediegha Luke-Kalanama VIII (JP), as the revered monarch marks his 60th birth anniversary on July 8.   Governor Oborevwori described the traditional ruler, who is the First Vice Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, as a distinguished royal father whose leadership, wisdom and commitment to peace and development have continued to make significant impact in his kingdom and across the state.   In a goodwill message by his Chief…

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Oborevwori Salutes Okowa At 67, Hails Enduring Contributions To Delta

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has joined family members, friends, political associates and well-wishers in celebrating his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, as he marks his 67th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, paid tribute to the former Governor’s decades of public service, describing his political journey as one defined by God’s grace, commitment, experience and dedication to the advancement of Delta State and Nigeria. The Governor said Okowa had built an impressive record of service…

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GCUOBA Class of ’89 Honours Ughelli Area Commander For Assisting Stranded Travellers

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Representatives of the GCUOBA Class of 1989 have paid a courtesy visit to the Ughelli Area Commander in appreciation of his prompt intervention and selfless assistance to members of the association during a road trip to Ilaro last month. The delegation said the visit was to formally thank the Area Commander for coming to their aid after their vehicle became stranded at a badly damaged section of the road in Edo State while they were travelling to Ilaro. Members of the delegation led by the vice chairman, Mr Asuna Akim…

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Tinubu Orders ICPC Probe of Fake Presidential Council, Alleged Forged Appointments

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  President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the activities of a fictitious body known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and all matters connected with its operations. The President also ordered the anti-corruption agency to conclude the investigation within 30 days and submit a comprehensive report to him. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the directive followed the discovery that the PFIPC was…

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FCT Police Recover ₦8.25m Ransom, Arrest Six ‘One Chance’ Kidnap Suspects

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested six members of a notorious “one chance” kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate, recovered the full ₦8.25 million ransom collected from a victim’s family, and apprehended four other suspects linked to kidnapping, arms trafficking and drug supply to bandits. Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, disclosed this during a press briefing at the FCT Police Command Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, saying the breakthroughs underscored the command’s determination to rid the nation’s capital of violent criminals. Sanusi said the operation followed a…

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Bayelsa Statistician-General Seeks Increased Funding To Strengthen Statistics Bureau

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The newly appointed Statistician-General of Bayelsa State, Mr. Eric Okoriye, has called for adequate funding of the State Bureau of Statistics to enable it to achieve its mandate. Okoriye made the call in Yenagoa during a thanksgiving reception to mark his appointment. He said reliable statistical data was critical to effective planning and the attainment of government development objectives. “Statistical data enables effective planning, which results in the achievement of set goals,” Okoriye said. “With proper funding, Bayelsa can target resources better, attract more support…

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UPU Ohio Donates Hospital Beds, Wheelchairs, Stretchers, Food Items To Abraka Hospital, Eku Orphanage

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  Four hospital beds, two patient stretchers, two patient trolleys, two manual wheelchairs, two 2HP inverter air conditioners, four inverter ceiling fans, four patient screen guards, mattresses, pillows, beddings and other medical supplies were on Tuesday donated to Abraka General Hospital by the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Ohio Chapter, North America, as part of its humanitarian outreach in Delta State. The chapter also donated food items, a goat and a pig to Shepherd Care Orphanage, Eku, in Ethiope East Local Government Area, to support the welfare of children at the…

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34th OBUNEM EPIE FESTIVAL: Diri Commends Epie-Atissa For Supporting Urban Renewal Policy

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described his administration’s urban renewal policy as an intentional measure taken to transform the landscape of Yenagoa and change its narrative as a one-road state capital. Senator Diri stated this while speaking as special guest of honour at the 34th Edition of the popular Obunem Epie Festival at Opolo Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor, Mr. Doubara Atasi said the Governor who was represented…

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Delta Police Demote Two Officers Over POS extortion Caught On Viral Video

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The Delta State Police Command has demoted two officers after they were found guilty of extorting a motorist through a Point-of-Sale terminal inside a police station in Asaba.   The officers, Inspector Augustine Jeremiah and Corporal Miracle Ehirim of the ‘C’ Division, Asaba, were sanctioned following the conclusion of an orderly room trial over the incident, which occurred on January 13, 2026, and was captured in a viral video.   The disciplinary action was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright…

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