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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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Two Years of Impact: How Olorogun Jaro Egbo is Redefining Government in Ughelli North

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By Andrew Darah The Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Barr. Jaro Movudu Egbo, has highlighted key achievements of his administration as he marked two years in office, citing significant progress in infrastructure, healthcare, security, power supply and internally generated revenue. Speaking during a media briefing to commemorate the second anniversary of his administration, Egbo expressed gratitude to the people of Ughelli North for entrusting his administration with the responsibility of governance.   He said that despite the economic and governance challenges facing the country, his administration had remained…

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Ughelli North Chair Unveils Two-Year Scorecard, Cites Gains in Infrastructure, Health, Security

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By Philo Ezewu   The Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo, has said his administration has recorded remarkable achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, security, environmental sanitation and workers’ welfare within its first two years in office.   Presenting the administration’s two-year scorecard, Egbo said the projects and programmes executed by the council were a testament to its commitment to transparency, accountability and people-centred governance.   He disclosed that the Ultra-Modern Ughelli North Local Government Secretariat Complex is at an advanced stage of…

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2ND ANNIVERSARY: Egbo Lists Infrastructure, Security, Healthcare Gains

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…Assures Of More Projects in Ughelli North   Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, has highlighted major achievements recorded by his administration in infrastructure, healthcare, security, education and staff welfare over the past two years, declaring that his government remains committed to delivering more development to the people. Speaking on Wednesday during a press briefing to commemorate his second anniversary in office, Egbo said his administration had remained focused on fulfilling its campaign promises despite the challenges facing local governments across the country. He attributed…

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Anambra Police Partner Content Creators To Deepen Community Policing, Crime Prevention

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The Anambra State Police Command has unveiled a new strategy to strengthen community policing by partnering with skit makers, comedians and other digital content creators to promote peace, security awareness and responsible citizenship across the state. The Command said the initiative is designed to harness the wide reach and influence of creative content producers to educate residents on crime prevention and encourage law-abiding behaviour, particularly among youths. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Awka, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the collaboration would also focus…

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Two Years in Office, Isoko South Council Chairman Highlights Infrastructure, Education, Health Gains

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Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. (Comr.) Warri Ovoke Friday, has marked his second anniversary in office with a review of his administration’s performance, highlighting achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, economic empowerment and security.   Warri Ovoke, who assumed office on July 15, 2024, said his administration had focused on addressing critical developmental needs across communities while laying the foundation for sustainable grassroots governance.   Among the projects completed by the council are the rehabilitation of failed sections of the Oyede-Irri Road, emergency repairs…

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