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International Youth Day: Akpodiete Seeks For Investment In Skills, Digital Economy

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Cyber security expert and AI genius, Prof. (Olorogun) Alexander Osondu. Akpodiete has called for greater investment in education, digital skills, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies to equip young people for the future. Akpodiete, an educator, trainer, entrepreneur and father, made the call in a message commemorating the 2026 International Youth Day. He stressed that although talent was abundant among young people, opportunities remained unevenly distributed, urging governments, institutions and other stakeholders to bridge the gap through deliberate investment in human capital. According to him, the rapid transformation of the global economy…

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Delta Works Commissioner Allegedly Handcuffed On Hospital Bed

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    The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Hon. Reuben Rume Yakubu Izeze, was allegedly handcuffed to his hospital bed following a court order reminding security authorities to enforce an earlier directive concerning him.   The development, which occurred amid the commissioner’s reported medical treatment, has generated controversy, particularly over the circumstances surrounding his detention and the enforcement of the court’s directive.   Izeze, who is a member of the Delta State Executive Council headed by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, oversees the Ministry of Works responsible for…

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CP Nnanna Oji Ama Assumes Duty As Anambra Police Commissioner

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The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has assumed duty as the 10th August 2026, taking over the leadership of the state command following the retirement of his predecessor, AIG Ikioye Orutugu. The Anambra State Police Command announced this in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu. Orutugu, the immediate past Commissioner of Police in the state, was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police before his retirement from the Nigeria Police Force. Oji Ama,…

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Atawa Executive Academy Trains U.S. Air Force Personnel in Advanced Project Leadership, PMP Certification

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  The Atawa Executive Academy™ has commenced an intensive five-day Project Management Professional (PMP®) Examination Preparation Bootcamp for personnel of the United States Air Force, aimed at strengthening project leadership, strategic decision-making and governance capabilities. The executive training programme, built on the PMBOK® Guide – Eighth Edition and aligned with the current PMP Examination Content Outline (ECO), combines globally recognised certification preparation with practical leadership development and real-world project management application. The Academy said the programme consists of 10 modules delivered over five days, exposing participants to executive simulations, practical…

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Dafinone Moves To Revive NTA Amukpe Station, Boost Grassroots Broadcasting In Delta Central

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By Endurance Ikanone   Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has intensified efforts to restore the long abandoned Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Community Station in Amukpe, Sapele, in a move expected to strengthen grassroots broadcasting and expand access to public information across the district.   The senator made the commitment during a meeting with the Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, where both parties discussed practical steps toward bringing the station back on air after years of inactivity.   The…

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Waive Unveils Free 24-hour Broadband Internet In Delta Community

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Residents and indigenes of Obi-Ayagha Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have begun enjoying free 24-hour broadband internet service following the inauguration of a community-wide connectivity project facilitated by the member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Rev.) Francis Ejiroghene Waive.   The initiative, which provides uninterrupted internet access at no cost to users, is the latest in a series of development projects attracted to the community by the federal lawmaker as part of his commitment to…

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BYERA Approves Service Upgrade For Imiringi, Government House Feeders

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…Bars Immediate Band A Tariff     By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa         The Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency, BYERA, has approved a structured Service Improvement Programme for customers on the Imiringi and Government House feeders under the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, PHED, network.   In a public notice issued on July 13, 2026 with reference `BYERA/REG/PHED/SB/07/2026` and signed by the Director General, Dr. RosaLyn Dressman, the Agency authorized PHED to carry out network rehabilitation, feeder reinforcement, metering rollout, loss reduction and other operational upgrades aimed at…

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NUJ Demands Immediate Release Of Journalist Stanley Ugagbe, Strongly Condemns Abduction by Unidentified Security Operatives

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  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council strongly condemns the reported arrest and continued detention of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, a reporter with SecretReporters, an online news platform, by yet-to-be-identified security operatives.   The union views this development with grave concern, particularly as the circumstances surrounding his arrest remain unclear and no official explanation has been provided regarding his whereabouts, the allegations against him, or the legal basis for his detention.   The NUJ’s attention was drawn to the unfortunate incident, which reportedly occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2026,…

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Delta tops Nigeria, Africa In Spelling Bee Contest

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  ….Champions jet out to China for world tourney   By Felix Ofou   In a heartwarming demonstration of Delta State’s commitment to educational excellence, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved financial support for two outstanding young scholars to represent Nigeria and Africa at the Spelling Bee World Cup in China in July 2026.   The two young champions, Chinedu Great Okediachi and Oghenetano Idoghor, have become shining examples of academic excellence, resilience, and determination.   Their inspiring journey began at the state qualifiers held at Bumi School, Warri, where they…

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Oborevwori Moves to Restore Power In Isoko, Ndokwa Communities

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has taken fresh steps to restore and improve electricity supply in parts of Isoko and Ndokwa land with the commencement of procurement processes for the rehabilitation and expansion of critical power infrastructure across the affected communities. The move followed the issuance of an Invitation to Tender by the Delta State Ministry of Energy for the execution of key electricity projects aimed at addressing years of power challenges caused by inadequate infrastructure and vandalism. According to the tender notice signed by the Secretary…

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