Police Arrest Three Bayelsa Ministry Staff Over Alleged N500 Million Equipment Theft

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three staff members of the State Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity over the alleged theft of government equipment valued at more than N500 million.   The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued in Yenagoa.   The arrested suspects were identified as Wadi Igiran, 51, from Biseni community in Yenagoa LGA, a hairdressing instructor; Nikade Sunday, 59, from Agbere community in Sagbama LGA; and Azabia Yakie, 59, from…

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Police Foil Suspected Cult Initiation in Delta, Recover Guns, Seven Vehicles

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The Delta State Police Command says it has foiled a suspected cult initiation ceremony in Orogun Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, recovering firearms, ammunition, seven vehicles and other items. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Asaba. According to the statement, the operation followed credible intelligence that members of the Black Axe Confraternity, also known as Aye, were conducting an initiation ceremony in a forest in Orogun. Edafe said operatives of the Command’s…

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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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Oborevwori Mourns Veteran Delta Journalist, Dave Okpogadie

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Oborevwori Mourns Veteran Delta Journalist, Dave Okpogadie   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed profound grief over the death of veteran journalist and State Correspondent of News Direct, Comrade Dave Okpogadie, describing his passing as a huge loss to the journalism profession and Delta State.   Okpogadie died on Saturday after a courageous battle with jaw cancer that lasted for more than two years.   In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori extended his heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family,…

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Our Resolve To Send Joel-Onowakpo To Senate Paying Off –IDU President

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President of the Isoko Development Union (IDU) Worldwide, Professor Chris Akpotu, has said the decision of the Isoko people to elect Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas to represent Delta South Senatorial District is already yielding significant dividends, citing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the bill establishing the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Oleh, as clear evidence of effective and purposeful representation.   Speaking during an interview on ARISE News Night on Saturday, Akpotu described the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre as a landmark achievement that has brought an end to decades…

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Ogboru Expresses Deep Sympathy To Amaechi Following Mother’s Death

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  The Delta State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, expresses deep sympathy on behalf of his family and the Delta State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress ADC, following the demise of the party’s Vice Presidential Candidate, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi’s mother, Dame Ezzine Mary Oduah Amaechi., described the loss as a painful loss.. In a press statement issued by his Media Aide and made available to journalists, Ogboru said he received the news of Dame Ezzine Mary Amaechi’s passing with profound shock…

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Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers recover Pistol, Ammunition In South East

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Four suspected kidnappers have been arrested in separate operations at various locations across Anambra state, recovering a locally fabricated pistol, live ammunition, an axe and other items believed to be linked to their criminal activities. The command said the arrests followed sustained intelligence-led operations by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, as part of efforts to tackle violent crimes in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Awka. Ikenga said one of the suspects, identified as Okoye…

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NAEC Honours Dafinone For Empowering Delta Youths Through Skills Acquisition

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The Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC) has honoured the senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, for his commitment to youth empowerment through vocational skills acquisition.   The association presented the lawmaker with an Award of Recognition during a courtesy visit by its Delta State executives, describing his sponsorship of scaffolding training for youths as a practical intervention that has enhanced employability and strengthened technical capacity among artisans.   Speaking during the visit, the Assistant National General Secretary of NAEC, Engn. Craft. Isaac Ehwerherume, said the association…

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Teacher Accused Of Flogging 12-Year-Old Boy To Death Surrenders As Anambra Police Intensify Probe

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The woman accused of flogging a 12-year-old boy to death in Adazi-Ani, Anambra State, has surrendered to the police following days of intensive manhunt by security operatives. The Anambra State Police Command said the suspect, identified as Mrs. Dim Ebere, 47, voluntarily reported at the Neni Divisional Police Headquarters after sustained operations by the Command’s Safe School Protection Squad, working alongside officers of the Neni Division and with the support of community leaders and stakeholders. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday,…

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TUC Seeks Consultation With Delta Govt On 13th-Month Salary Implementation

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  The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Delta State Council, has welcomed the Delta State Government’s approval of a 13th-month salary for civil servants but urged the government to engage organised labour to develop a clear implementation framework for the welfare initiative. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the TUC in the state, Comrade Wilson Asekutu, the union described the policy as a positive response to a long-standing demand by workers and a recognition of the contributions of public servants to the state’s development. While commending Governor Sheriff Oborevwori…

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