Category: State

Erale Assumes Duty As 25th Delta Police Commissioner

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The Delta State Police Command has welcomed a new Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, psc, mnips, who has assumed duty as the 25th Commissioner of Police in the state. Erale succeeds CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, following his posting to the command by the Nigeria Police Force in August 2026. The new Delta CP, a tested operational commander with extensive experience in tactical operations, administration, criminal investigation, personnel management and community safety, brings more than three decades of policing experience to his new assignment. Born on…

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Senator Ede Dafinone: The Case For Continuity, Competence And Stronger Delta Central

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  By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq.   As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the people of Delta Central Senatorial District will once again be presented with an important choice about the future of their representation in the Nigerian Senate. At the centre of that choice is Senator Ede Dafinone, whose first term has been defined by purposeful representation, measured leadership and a sustained commitment to the development of his constituents.   Dafinone’s bid for a second term, therefore, deserves to be viewed not merely as a political ambition, but…

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Joint Security Team Intercepts Two Vehicles, Arrests Nine, Recovers 3 AK-47 Rifles In Anambra

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A police-led joint security operation in Anambra State has foiled a suspected criminal operation following the interception of two vehicles and the arrest of nine suspects at Isuofia in Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, also led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, one pump-action gun, charms and other items said to be relevant to an ongoing investigation. The suspects, comprising seven males and two females, were arrested by the Joint Operation Base, Aguata, led by…

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Police Arrest Suspected Kidnap, Robbery Gang Member, Recover Three Guns In Anambra

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  Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old suspected member of an armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate and recovered three firearms during an intelligence-led operation.   The suspect, identified as Emmanuel Chekwube Mark, was arrested in the early hours of Thursday, August 27, 2026, by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, following credible intelligence.   Items recovered from the suspect, according to the police, included one locally fabricated pistol, two pump-action guns and a military-pattern face cap.   The police said preliminary investigation showed that…

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Dafinone Urges Deltans To Unite As Delta Marks 35th Anniversary

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Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has facilitated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the government and people of Delta State, and the Urhobo people on the 35th anniversary of the creation of the state. Dafinone, in a goodwill message marking the anniversary, described the milestone as an opportunity for Deltans to reflect on the journey so far and renew their commitment to peace, unity and sustainable development. He urged residents across the state to continue to embrace one another with love, mutual respect and understanding, irrespective of ethnic, cultural and…

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Anambra Police Hail Community Support In Arrest of 20-Year-Old Over Father’s Alleged Murder

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  The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, identified as Pascal Ogbogu, for allegedly killing his 56-year-old father with a machete in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The arrest followed a coordinated effort by the police, family members and members of the Abatete Vigilante, after the suspect reportedly fled the scene of the incident. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the incident occurred on the evening of August 25, 2026.…

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2027: Anaughe Demands Probe, Prosecution Over Alleged Attacks On Omo-Agege’s Campaign Venue, Supporters

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Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications to the Delta Central senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Godwin Anaughe, has called on security agencies to immediately investigate and prosecute persons allegedly involved in attacks on Omo-Agege’s supporters and the destruction of a campaign venue in Delta State.   Anaughe, who made the call in a statement made available to journalists in Warri, also urged security agencies to investigate alleged threats to the life of the former Deputy President of the Senate and determine whether the attacks…

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Anambra LG Poll: CP Nnanna Leads Patrol, Inspects Police Stations

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Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has led an observation patrol across parts of the state and conducted unscheduled visits to some police stations in Awka ahead of Saturday’s local government elections.   The exercise, which took place yesterday, was aimed at assessing the operational readiness of personnel, strengthening supervision and ensuring effective policing ahead of the August 29 council elections.   During the patrol and visits, the commissioner inspected the operational environment of the stations and interacted with officers and men on duty to assess their…

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Closer TV Backs NUJ Chapel’s Campaign Against Drug Abuse, Cultism, Cybercrime

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The Chief Executive Officer of Closer TV Online, Mr Itutumeni Johnson Ogbomade, has pledged the full support of his organisation to the United Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, in its campaign against drug abuse, cultism and cybercrime among youths.   Ogbomade made the commitment when members of the Chapel paid a courtesy visit to the Closer TV office in Yenagoa.   He expressed delight at the visit, describing members of the Chapel as seasoned professionals whose recognition of the online platform would encourage…

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Omo-Agege: Peaceful NDC Primary In Ughelli South Has Positioned Party For 2027 Victory

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  Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for Ughelli South Constituency II as free and fair, saying the outcome had strengthened the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Omo-Agege, who spoke during the primary election held at Olomu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, said the conduct of the exercise had created an opportunity for all aspirants and their supporters to unite behind the eventual winner. The primary was won by BLDR Ishani Obakpororo, who polled 740 votes to emerge as…

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