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Otiti Hails Ahon As GISG Launch Boosts Tinubu, Oborevwori’s 2027 Grassroots Campaign

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The National President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, has commended the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Chief Festus Ahon, for spearheading the inauguration of coordinators and canvassers of the Global Initiative Support Group (GISG), describing the exercise as a strategic step towards strengthening grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.   Otiti, who also serves as the Delta State PBAT Door-to-Door Movement Online Media Coordinator, said the successful inauguration demonstrated a genuine commitment to taking…

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ATM SWAP SCAM: Two Arrested After Customer Raises Alarm In Ughelli Bank

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Security agents attached to a new generation bank in Isoko Road in Ughelli, Delta State, have arrested two men, Chigozie, 33, and Okuche, 40, for allegedly swapping a female customer’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card after she raised the alarm. The suspects, who said they reside in Okpanam, Asaba, were said to have travelled from the state capital to Ughelli to carry out the alleged operation before the customer’s alarm drew the attention of the security agents, leading to their arrest. Chigozie reportedly hails from Anambra State, while Okuche is…

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Bayelsa Pastor Arrested Over Alleged Defilement Of Two Minors

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command, has arrested a 50-year-old pastor, Ambros Mark, over the alleged sexual abuse of two underage girls aged 13 and 14 in Yenagoa, the state capital. The suspect, who is the pastor of New Generation Pentecostal Church in Amarata, Yenagoa, was arrested on Saturday following a complaint over the alleged abuse of the two victims said to be members of his church. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, confirmed the arrest to journalists, stating that the suspect remains in custody…

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Adeda’s Death: Kpohraror Challenges Delta Govt, Demands Answers Over Alleged Cover-Up

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A concerned voice in Ughelli Kingdom, Delta State, Amb. Emmanuel Efeludu Kpohraror, has called on the state government to provide an update on the death of Adeda, questioning what he described as the apparent silence of Government House over the matter. Kpohraror expressed concern that the case appeared to have been pushed aside, despite its significance to the Urhobo people, Ughelli Kingdom and the Otovwodo community.   It would be recalled that the after that death of Ekwevugbe Unity Adeda, the Delta State Government sets up committee of inquiry with…

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GOMEP-NG Honours Information Minister Idris For Excellence In Communication

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The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has honoured the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammad Idris, with the Distinguished Leadership Award for Excellence in Information Management and National Orientation. The Guild said the award was in recognition of Idris’ contributions to journalism, strategic communication, public relations and national development, as well as his efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s information management system. The National President of GOMEP-NG, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, said the recognition followed an assessment of the minister’s professional achievements, leadership qualities and commitment…

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APC Stakeholder, Chief Ebiki, Congratulates David Lyon, Hails His Grassroots Leadership

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa A stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Chief Gift Ebiki, has congratulated a former governorship candidate of the party, Chief David Lyon, on his continued contributions to the party and his appointment into strategic party positions. In a congratulatory message Ebiki described Lyon as a leader who embodies dedication, humility and strong grassroots connection. According to him, Lyon remains one of the most widely accepted political figures in Bayelsa State, with a support base built on years of philanthropy, genuine community engagement…

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Ughelli Court Road: Four Months After Council’s Promise, Workers Groan Over Delay

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Judiciary workers in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have lamented the prolonged delay in rehabilitating a section of road leading to the court premises, saying the deplorable condition continues to cause hardship for judges, magistrates, lawyers, court officials and litigants. The workers expressed disappointment that the rehabilitation of the road had yet to be completed, four months after the Ughelli North Local Government Council reportedly assured the court that the project would be delivered within one month. A senior judiciary worker, who spoke on condition of…

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2027: Bayelsa Commissioner Backs Tinubu, APC, Urges Obi, Atiku To Reconsider Bid

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Culture, Chief God’spower Keku, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing reservations about the presidential ambitions of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.   Keku, who served as Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State during the administration of former Governor Seriake Dickson, made his position known while speaking with journalists in Yenagoa at the weekend.   The…

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Ahon Hails Guanah At 64, Celebrates His Contributions To Delta

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Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated former Chairman of Patani Local Government Council, Barr. Raymos Guanah, on his 64th birthday, describing him as a distinguished leader whose contributions to the development of the state remain commendable. Ahon, in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday in Asaba, praised Guanah, a former Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, for his leadership qualities, administrative experience and commitment to public service. He noted that Guanah’s years in public office had provided him with opportunities to contribute…

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Anambra Police Arrest Wanted Small-Moto, Over Robbery, Kidnapping, Cultism

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Udochukwu Okafor, popularly known as “Small-Moto,” over his alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, cult-related activities and secessionist-related offences in Ebenebe community and its environs. The suspect, who was reportedly on the wanted list of the Command, was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, during an intelligence-led operation in the community on the morning of October 24, 2026. The arrest, according to the police, followed sustained efforts to track down the suspect over allegations linking him…

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