August 5, 2026 – Politics Governance

Three Children Die, One Battles for Life as Police Arrest Woman In Anambra Tragedy

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The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed that a female suspect is in custody following the tragic discovery of four unconscious children at a residential building in Umuoduba Village, Ideani, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The heartbreaking incident, which occurred on Wednesday, has thrown the community into mourning after three of the children were confirmed dead, while the fourth is receiving treatment in critical condition at a hospital. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, police operatives attached to the Ogidi Police Division,…

Police Foil Kidnap Plot in Delta, Arrest Suspect with Gun, Nab Robbery Gang Member

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The Delta State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping in Ughelli and arrested two suspected criminals in separate intelligence-led operations, recovering three locally made guns, 13 live cartridges and other incriminating items. The command said one of the suspects allegedly planned to abduct a pastor and a retired school principal, while another was arrested during a stop-and-search operation linked to suspected armed robbery activities. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Asaba. According to the statement,…

AIG Orutugu Bows Out As Anambra CP, Celebrates Birthday Amid State Honours

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The Anambra State Police Command has honoured its immediate past Commissioner of Police and newly promoted Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, with a series of events marking his birthday, retirement from the Nigeria Police Force, and years of service to the state. The week-long activities began on Monday, August 3, with a birthday celebration attended by heads of sister security agencies, government officials, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders, who offered prayers and goodwill messages in appreciation of his service and wished him success in retirement. On Tuesday,…

Police, Anambra Women Affairs Ministry Partner To Deepen Anti-Cultism Campaign August 4, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has partnered with the state Ministry of Women Affairs to strengthen advocacy against cultism, substance abuse, cybercrime and other social vices ahead of the 2026 August Meeting. The collaboration, under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), is aimed at leveraging the annual August Meeting to sensitise women […]
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GOMEP-NG Laments Declining Standards in Online Journalism, Urges Ethical Practice August 4, 2026
The National President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, has decried the declining professional standards in Nigeria’s online media industry, calling on practitioners to uphold ethics, professionalism and editorial independence. Otiti made the call during the Guild’s monthly congress held in Abuja, where he warned that […]
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Omo-Agege Celebrates Ibori At 68, Pays Tribute To His Leadership Legacy August 4, 2026
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on his 68th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose leadership and enduring contributions have continued to shape the political and socio-economic development of Delta State and the Niger Delta. In a goodwill message, […]
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Oil Spill in Nigeria’s Uzere Must Be Stopped Before It Becomes ‘Another Ogoni’, MaimoniWarns August 4, 2026
By Dr. Maimoni Ubrei-Joe LAGOS, Nigeria — An environmental advocate has called on Heritage Oil & Gas Company (Nig.) Limited to urgently contain an oil spill that has reportedly been flowing continuously in Uzere Community, Delta State, since June 27, warning that the pollution risks turning the area into “another Ogoni” if […]
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Dafinone Salutes Oyovbaire at Birthday, Says Nigeria Still Needs His Wisdom, Statesmanship August 4, 2026
By Efe Joseph Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman, renowned political scientist and former Minister of Information, , on the occasion of his birthday, saying Nigeria still needs his wealth of experience, patriotic counsel and unwavering commitment to democratic governance. In a goodwill message, […]
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Oborevwori Salutes Oyovbaire At 85, Celebrates His Legacy Of Service August 4, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minister of Information and renowned political scientist, Professor Sam Oyovbaire, on his 85th birthday, describing him as an accomplished scholar, elder statesman and patriot whose contributions to nation-building have remained enduring. Oborevwori in a statement issued on Tuesday in Asaba by his Chief Press […]
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Your Contributions To The growth And Development Of The State Remain Significant, Oborevwori Tells Ibori At 68. August 4, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as a dynamic leader whose contributions to the growth and development of the state remain significant. In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday by his […]
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Dafinone Celebrates Ibori At 68, Lauds Ex-Governor’s Lasting Legacy August 4, 2026
By Efe Joseph Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader whose vision and commitment to public service have continued to shape the fortunes of Delta State […]
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IGP Reinstates 475 Forcefully Retired Police Officers, After Landmark Court Judgment August 3, 2026
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has directed the immediate reinstatement of 475 police officers whose compulsory retirement was reversed by the National Industrial Court to report for a six-month induction course at the Police Staff College, Jos, as part of the process of their full reintegration into the Nigeria Police Force. The directive was conveyed […]
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Prince Jifas Celebrates Omo-Agege At Birthday, Extols Leadership, Legislative Achievements August 3, 2026
Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon has extended warm felicitations to the immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a courageous statesman and exceptional leader whose contributions to nation-building remain remarkable. In a statement, Prince Jifas said Omo-Agege’s life has been characterised by determination, resilience, […]
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