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Police Nab Last Suspected Member Of ‘Pincode’ Gang Over 2023 Kidnap, Murder

September 25, 2026 Admin

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspected member of the notorious “Pincode” armed robbery and kidnapping gang allegedly linked to a 2023 kidnapping operation that resulted in the death of the victim. The suspect, identified as Olisa Oyelu, alias Obele ‘M’, was arrested in the early hours of September 23, 2026, by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), following sustained intelligence gathering and investigation. The police said Oyelu was the last identified member of the gang still at large in connection with the incident. According…

Anambra Debt: Obi challenges Soludo Over Alleged $123.77m Debt Inherited In 2014

September 25, 2026 Admin

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has challenged the state government to explain how it arrived at the figure of $123.77 million allegedly left as debt by his administration when he handed over power in March 2014. Obi, in a statement in his verified X, handle, said the figure was a combination of different categories of multilateral development financing and should not be described wholesale as “loans left by Peter Obi.” He said he had remained silent over the issue in recent days because he was mourning the death…

Anambra Debt: Obi challenges Soludo Over Alleged $123.77m Debt Inherited In 2014 September 25, 2026
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has challenged the state government to explain how it arrived at the figure of $123.77 million allegedly left as debt by his administration when he handed over power in March 2014. Obi, in a statement in his verified X, handle, said the figure was a combination of different […]
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Dafinone Felicitates Mosogar Monarch, Uduaka I, On 4th Coronation Anniversary September 24, 2026
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has congratulated the Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, HRM Sunday Odogu Okpurhe, Uduaka I, on the occasion of his fourth coronation anniversary. Dafinone, in a congratulatory message, commended the monarch for what he described as his exemplary leadership, wisdom and […]
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Bayelsa PWDs Demand Inclusion In Oil Host Community Benefits September 24, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Bayelsa State have called for inclusion in benefits accruing to oil-host communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The group made the demand during a courtesy visit to King Wapaebiama Amakiri of Obhal-Emeyal Clan, in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the […]
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2027: Tebite Mobilises Deltans For Oborevwori, Cites Development Strides September 22, 2026
The Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Entertainment, Evang. Quincy U.A. Tebite, popularly known as Tisio Tisio, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for what he described as visible developmental strides across the state. Tebite made this known while addressing journalists at the installation of Olorogun Ebennezer Okorodudu as Otota of Ancient […]
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Nigeria Pledges Support for Congo’s Local Content Development- Lokpobiri September 22, 2026
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the Republic of Congo, particularly in the area of Local Content development in the oil and gas sector. Lokpobiri gave the assurance while welcoming a Congolese delegation to his office in Abuja. The Minister said […]
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Anambra Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Over Suspected Self-Kidnapping September 22, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman, Nwachukwu Chidubem Blessing, over alleged conspiracy, fraud and suspected self-kidnapping after her family reportedly paid N3 million ransom. The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, following intelligence gathered during investigation into a reported kidnapping incident. According to the Anambra […]
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Bayelsa Deputy Gov Charges Engineers On State’s Development September 21, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Akpe, has described engineers as master planners critical to the development of the New Yenagoa City project. Dr. Akpe stated when members of the Yenagoa branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Yenagoa. […]
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Dafinone Celebrates Oluremi Tinubu at 66, Applauds Her National Service September 21, 2026
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has felicitated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on her 66th birthday, commending her contributions to public service and national development. Dafinone, in a goodwill message issued to mark the occasion, described the First Lady’s journey in public service as a testament to a life dedicated […]
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One Pot One Party: Why APC Should Win Delta In 2027 September 21, 2026
By Dr Festus Okubor The defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori from the PDP to the APC was no more just a headline. It was the lid coming off a pot that had been simmering for 25 years. The man with the ladle crossed the floor, and Delta State crossed the line with him. The […]
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Okhimamhe Reveals How Delta Microfinance Banks Was Debt-Free, United Under His Tenure September 19, 2026
The immediate past Chairman of the Delta State Chapter of the National Association of Microfinance Banks, NAMB, Mr Patrick Okhimamhe, has said his administration left the association united, financially accountable and without liabilities after two years in office. Okhimamhe, who is the Managing Director of Revelation Microfinance Bank, Delta State, stated this at the 2026 […]
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