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Dafinone Mourns Prof. Johnson Adjan, Says Urhobo Nation Has Lost A Cultural Icon

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Admin

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Okakuro Ede Dafinone has expressed profound grief over the death of renowned Urhobo musician and cultural icon, Prof. Johnson Oyibode Adjan, popularly known as “The Ogburine,” describing his passing as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation and the preservation of indigenous cultural heritage. In a condolence message issued on Senator Dafinone described Prof. Adjan as a towering figure whose contributions to Urhobo music and culture would remain indelible in the hearts of generations. According to the senator, “Adjan’s music transcended entertainment,…

Oborevwori Mourns Renowned Urhobo Musician, Prof. Johnson Adjan

June 16, 2026 Admin

…As Delta loses a custodian of culture, indigenous wisdom Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary Urhobo musician and cultural icon, Prof. Johnson Oyibode Adjan, popularly known as “The Ogburine” (Song-Warrior). In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor described the late musician as one of the greatest ambassadors of Urhobo culture whose contributions to music, philosophy, and indigenous knowledge will remain unforgettable. Governor Oborevwori said Prof. Adjan’s death was a huge loss…

Prof. Alexander Akpodiete Mourns Late Urhobo Music Icon, Prof. Johnson Adjan

June 15, 2026 Admin

Professor Alexander Akpodiete has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Urhobo music icon and cultural ambassador, Prof. Johnson Adjan, describing his death as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation, Ughelli Kingdom, and the Nigerian cultural landscape. In a condolence message, Akpodiete said the late Adjan devoted his life to the promotion of Urhobo language, culture, and values through music, leaving behind a rich legacy that will continue to inspire generations. According to him, “Prof. Adjan’s contributions to the preservation and propagation of Urhobo cultural heritage through his…

Police Arrest 2 Suspected Drug Dealers With N6.2m illicit drugs, Recover N598,400 In Anambra August 11, 2026
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspected illicit drug dealers and recovered substances suspected to be cannabis sativa, methamphetamine and other illicit drugs worth N6.2 million, as well as N598,400 cash. The arrests followed a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the […]
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Izeze: No One Is Above The Law, Says Oborevwori August 11, 2026
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that no government appointee or member of his administration is above the law, stressing that anyone who commits an offence must face investigation and prosecution irrespective of his position. The governor stated this while reacting to the suspension and arrest of the state Commissioner for Works (Highways […]
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Oborevwori Presents 18-Seater Bus To Delta NUJ August 11, 2026
…Reaffirms Commitment To Media Partnership Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented a brand-new 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, to enhance the mobility and operational capacity of journalists in the state. The vehicle was formally presented to the NUJ Chairman, Comrade […]
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Delta Works Commissioner Allegedly Handcuffed On Hospital Bed August 11, 2026
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 […]
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CP Nnanna Tasks Anambra Area Commanders, DPOs On Intelligence-Led Policing August 11, 2026
The new Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has charged Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and other sectional heads to take full responsibility for the security of their respective jurisdictions. Nnanna gave the charge yesterday during his maiden security meeting with strategic officers of the command, as he […]
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Gov Diri, Ogbuku, Dame Jonathan, Others Laud Azikel Group’s Industrialization Effort In Bayelsa August 11, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, and Dame Patience Jonathan have commended the Azikel Group for its commitment towards industrializing the state and the Niger Delta region. The leaders, who spoke while inspecting the Crude Distillation […]
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BREAKING: Anambra CP, Nnanna Oji Ama, To Hold Security Stakeholders’ Meetings Across Three Senatorial Districts August 11, 2026
The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has announced plans to hold security stakeholders’ interactive sessions across the three senatorial districts of the state. The engagements, scheduled to commence on Wednesday, are aimed at strengthening community participation in policing, improving intelligence gathering and deepening collaboration between the police and […]
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Anambra Police Reject N200,000 Bribe, Order Motorist To Remove Tinted Glass August 10, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has reiterated that motorists operating vehicles with tinted glasses without the required permit risk enforcement action, stressing that the regulation is aimed at enhancing public safety and security. The Command said its position followed an incident in which police officers on duty rejected a N200,000 bribe allegedly offered by a […]
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BREAKING: Delta Commissioner Izeze Lands In Jail For14 Days Over Alleged Delta Central APC Meeting Violence August 10, 2026
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Hon. Reuben Izeze, has reportedly been remanded for 14 days by an Effurun State High Court over issues arising from the alleged assault on the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Protocol, Mr. Simon Mudi, popularly known as Temple. The incident occurred […]
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Customs Uncovers 399 Jojef Rifles, Parts In Tincan Port Shipment August 10, 2026
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms and a large cache of rifle components following the completion of the coupling and detailed examination of a seized shipment at the Tin Can Island Port Command. The discovery, which was made public on Sunday, August 9, 2026, represents a major breakthrough in […]
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