Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has distributed 50 fishing boats equipped with 15-horsepower Yamaha outboard engines and fishing nets to fishermen across Warri North, Warri South and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of the state. The intervention, according to the governor, is aimed at boosting fishing activities, improving the income of riverine dwellers and strengthening food security in the affected communities. The boats and other fishing equipment were commissioned and handed over to beneficiaries at Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government Area, on Monday. Represented at…
Read MorePolice Foil Alleged Abduction, Rescue 16-Year-Old Boy In Onitsha
…Suspected abductors dump victim near checkpoint The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a 16-year-old boy, identified as Favour Ayogu, allegedly abducted in Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State and later abandoned near a security checkpoint in Onitsha. Ayogu was rescued by a joint security patrol team at Ekene Junction, along Oguta Road, Onitsha, on the evening of September 13, 2026. The teenager was reportedly dropped near the checkpoint by unidentified persons who fled in a black Toyota Highlander SUV. According to the police, the swift…
Read MorePolice Arrest Mother Over Alleged Brutal Abuse Of 7-Year-Old Girl In Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has condemned the alleged brutal abuse of a seven-year-old girl, Oluebube Ofoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The Command also confirmed the arrest of the girl’s mother, Mrs Ogechi Ofoma, 32, following the rescue of the child by community security personnel and concerned residents. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the incident was reported to the Command on the evening of September 13, 2026. Ikenga said preliminary information indicated that the seven-year-old was…
Read More2027: Dafinone Leads ‘6-Over-6’ Push Across Ethiope West, Sapele
The battle for Delta Central ahead of the 2027 general elections has entered a new phase, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) launching an aggressive grassroots mobilisation drive aimed at sweeping all elective positions in the district. The renewed push gathered momentum on Sunday as Senator Ede Dafinone took his consultation campaign to Ethiope West and Sapele Local Government Areas, where party leaders openly declared their readiness to deliver an unprecedented “six-over-six” victory for the APC. The consultations brought together political heavyweights, local government leaders, former lawmakers, serving political appointees…
Read MoreOborevwori To Swear In Auditor-General, Inaugurate Councils Of 3 Delta Varsities
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Tuesday, September 22, swear in Mr. Emasogbe Matthew Oghene as the state’s new Auditor-General and inaugurate the Governing Councils of three state-owned universities. The ceremonies, scheduled for 10am at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, will see the formal inauguration of the Governing Councils of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba; and Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro. Oghene’s appointment as Auditor-General followed his recent screening and confirmation by the Delta State House of…
Read MoreURHOBO’S ₦100BN GAS PARK: The Qestions Omo-Agege Must Answer
By Ufuoma Egbe There comes a point when political leaders must stop issuing evasive explanations and answer the difficult questions. For Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, that point is now. The controversy surrounding the proposed ₦100 billion Industrial Gas Park raises a fundamental question: was the project located based on technical and economic considerations, or on political interests to concentrate development around his community? That question goes to the heart of the crisis confronting the Urhobo Nation today. If the project is now stalled or at risk because the wrong…
Read MoreDafinone: Urhobo Interest Must Be Protected In Gas Park Project
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has said his position on the proposed Industrial Gas Park at Sanubi-Orogun, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, remains clear, insisting that the economic interests of the Urhobo people must be protected. Dafinone, who is Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, said he had never supported, and would not support, any move capable of depriving Urhobo Nation of the benefits associated with the strategic investment. The Senator stated this in a statement issued in reaction to what…
Read MoreATAWA AI Secures Abu Dhabi License, Expands AI, Cybersecurity Operations
ATAWA AI Technology and Consultancy has secured a licence to operate in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, marking a major expansion of its artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and technology consultancy operations. The company said the new Abu Dhabi entity is licensed for activities spanning AI research and consultancy, AI development, cybersecurity, information technology, computer systems and software development. Other licensed areas include project management and human resources consultancy. Beyond technology development, ATAWA said it provides professional training, institutional capacity building and global consultancy services across the United States, the Gulf Cooperation…
Read More2027: APC Leaders in Bayelsa Endorse Tinubu, Goli, Obuebite, Others
Political leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, alongside other candidates of the party for the 2027 general elections. The endorsed candidates are Chief Israel Sunny Goli as Senatorial Candidate for Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Dr. Jonathan Obuebite as House of Representatives Candidate for Brass/Nembe Federal Constituency, Hon. Oteigbanyo Braah as House of Assembly Candidate for Nembe Constituency One, Hon. Edward Irigha Brigidi for Nembe Constituency Two, and Hon. Alalibo West…
Read MoreBreaking: Police Arrest 36-Year-old Woman Over Alleged child Pornography In Anambra, Rescue 4 Children
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old woman, identified as Anulika Onyeanusia, over alleged child pornography and sexual abuse of a minor in Onitsha, the state. The arrest followed intelligence received by the Command on Wednesday, September 10, 2026, regarding a trending video purportedly showing a woman allegedly using sex toys on a minor. Following the information, police operatives swung into action and arrested the suspect in connection with the alleged offence. Four children, aged two, three, six and nine years, were also rescued during the operation, while…
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