Kidnappers Invade Ughelli North Community, Kill Security Guard, Abduct Teenager

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Tension enveloped Uduere community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State on Monday after suspected kidnappers reportedly invaded the area, killed a security guard and abducted a 14-year-old girl   Though the report is sketchy, it was learned that the deceased identified as Umukoro Obukohwo Emmanuel, was allegedly machete to death before the teenage girl was kidnapped in the community last Saturday.   According to sources, “The deceased victim was a security guard in the community before he was gruesomely murdered as one of his hands was chopped…

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Oborevwori Summons Contractor, Consultant Over Seven-Year Delay On Irri Technical College Project

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  Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work at the Technical College, Irri, in Isoko South Local Government Area, describing the delay in completing the project as unacceptable. The governor, who paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the project site, lamented that the contract, awarded in 2019, had remained unfinished after seven years. Received at the project site by the Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council, Hon. Warri Ovoke Friday; the Odio-Ologbo of Irri Kingdom, HRM Simon Wajutome Odhomo,…

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Anambra Police Spokesman Ikenga Bags Humanitarian Service Award

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  The Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, has been honoured with the Humanitarian Service Award of the Year at the 2026 Miles Magazine International Awards Night, held in collaboration with Pineleaf Estate at the Stanel Dome, Awka. The award, presented during the event on Saturday, June 27, recognised SP Ikenga’s outstanding humanitarian contributions and selfless service to society, adding to the growing list of honours he has received during his tenure as the spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command. Speaking shortly…

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Governor Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Quality of Work At Irri Model Technical College

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Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of work at the ongoing construction of the Model Technical College in Irri, , warning contractors that the state government will not compromise on standards in the execution of public projects. The governor voiced his concerns on Monday during an inspection tour of the project, where he assessed the pace and quality of construction. He stressed that every government project must meet approved specifications and deliver value for public funds. Oborevwori noted that his administration remains committed…

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Oborevwori Greets Dein Of Agbor At 49

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi I, CON, on the occasion of his 49th birthday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, commended the revered monarch for his exemplary leadership and immense contributions to the growth and development of Agbor Kingdom, Delta State and the nation. The Governor described the Dein as a visionary traditional ruler whose reign has been marked…

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Why NDC May Not Be On The Ballot In 2027: Facts Nigerians Need To Know

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By Ufuoma Egbe   The recent court decision reversing an earlier judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a registered political party has generated widespread debate across the political space. Many Nigerians have attributed the development to political interference or an attempt to weaken opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the case suggests that the challenges confronting the NDC may have more to do with internal lapses, administrative failures, and…

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Oborevwori Commends Police Over Arrest Of Electric Cable Vandals

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday commended the State Police Command for the arrest of two suspected electric cable vandals and the recovery of vandalised cables, describing the operation as a major step in protecting critical public infrastructure across the state. In a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori praised the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, officers and men of the command for their prompt response and sustained commitment to combating criminal activities, particularly the vandalism of government-owned facilities. He…

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Ughelli North Legislative Leader Celebrates Matthew Omonade On Birthday

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The Leader of the Ughelli North Local Government Legislative House (8th Assembly), Rt. Hon. Ajero Okeoghene Prosper, has felicitated Hon. (Barr.) Matthew Omonade on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dedicated public servant and a beacon of hope for the people of Ughelli North Constituency I.   In a goodwill message issued on behalf of his family, Ajero congratulated the lawmaker on marking another year of life, praying God to grant him greater accomplishments, divine favour and continued success in his political career.   He commended Omonade’s…

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Anambra Police Recover AK-47 Ammunition, Magazines In Cultists’ Hideout

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Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) attached to the Anambra State Police Command have recovered two AK-47 rifle magazines, 60 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition and other police-related items during a raid on a suspected cultists’ hideout in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The operation, which was carried out on the evening of June 20, 2026, targeted a notorious black spot along Nwaziki Street, Awada, believed to be a haven for cult-related criminal activities.   Although no arrests were made…

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Dignitaries Bid Farewell as Dewayles Group Chairman Buries Elder Sister In Delta

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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dewayles Group of Companies, High Chief (Dr.) Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore, JP, FCILG, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, bade a final farewell to his beloved eldest sister, Late Madam Patience Igho Egukawhore, amid an outpouring of love, tributes and support from prominent personalities across Nigeria. The burial ceremony, which attracted an array of political leaders, captains of industry, traditional rulers, clergy and community leaders, witnessed the presence of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, alongside several top government functionaries. Also in…

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