IPC, CEMESO Urge Journalists To Uphold Professionalism, Prioritise Safety In Ekiti Governorship Poll

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By Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa     Ahead of the Ekiti state governorship election scheduled for saturday, June 20, 2026, the International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) have called on journalists and media professionals deployed for election coverage to uphold the highest standards of professionalism while prioritising their personal safety. The governorship election will be conducted across the state’s 16 Local Government Areas. In a statement issued ahead of the poll, the executive director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, said the advisory became necessary in…

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Ewu-Urhobo Youth Association Unveils Vision For Unity, Empowerment And Community Development

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  The Ewu-Urhobo Youth Association has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting unity, youth empowerment and sustainable development across Ewu communities, with particular attention to underserved grassroots and riverine areas. According to the leadership of the association, the group was established to serve as a platform for mobilising Ewu youths towards meaningful participation in community development while fostering peace, progress and collective responsibility. The President-General of the association, Comrade Ehiegueke Emmanuel, and the Public Relations Officer, Engr. Obukadeta E. Joseph, said the association’s primary objective is to empower young people through…

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CP Orutugu Orders Swift Probe Into Suspected Murder Of 23-Year-Old Nursing Student In Alor

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  The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed detectives to fast-track investigations into the suspected murder of a 23-year-old female student whose lifeless body was found in her residence at Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The victim, identified as a student of the College of Nursing Sciences, Alor, was reportedly found dead in her apartment on June 14, 2026, prompting the transfer of the case from the Nnobi Divisional Police Headquarters to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for a…

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Aniagwu: Delta Security Summit Marks Shift Towards Community-Led Security Framework

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The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has described the maiden Delta State Security Summit as a bold step towards strengthening a community-driven and intelligence-led approach to tackling insecurity across the state.   Speaking with journalists shortly after the summit held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, Aniagwu said the initiative underscores the growing recognition that effective security requires the collective participation of government, security agencies and citizens.   The summit, themed “Security: A Collective Responsibility,” brought together key stakeholders from across…

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Anambra Police Fund Medical Treatment for Abused 10-Year-Old, Intensify Investigation

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By Politicsgovernance.com    The Anambra State Police Command has provided financial assistance for the medical treatment of a 10-year-old boy allegedly abused by his guardian in Isiowulu, demonstrating its commitment to protecting vulnerable children and ensuring justice for victims of abuse. The Command disclosed that operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, were moved by the severity of the child’s injuries and immediately offered cash support to facilitate his urgent medical care and recovery. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the intervention reflects…

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Delta tops Nigeria, Africa In Spelling Bee Contest

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  ….Champions jet out to China for world tourney   By Felix Ofou   In a heartwarming demonstration of Delta State’s commitment to educational excellence, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved financial support for two outstanding young scholars to represent Nigeria and Africa at the Spelling Bee World Cup in China in July 2026.   The two young champions, Chinedu Great Okediachi and Oghenetano Idoghor, have become shining examples of academic excellence, resilience, and determination.   Their inspiring journey began at the state qualifiers held at Bumi School, Warri, where they…

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UNITED AGAINST TERROR: Oborevwori Convokes Delta Security Summit, Calls For Collective Action

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday rallied stakeholders across the state to unite against terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality, declaring that security remains a collective responsibility that requires the active participation of government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and citizens. The governor made the call while delivering his keynote address at the Delta State Security Summit 2026 held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, with the theme, “Security: A Collective Responsibility.” The summit brought together heads of security agencies, local government chairmen, traditional…

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World Environment Day 2026: Bayelsa Govt To Tackle Climate Change, Environmental Degradation

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By Julius Agadaga   Yenegoa -Bayelsa State marked World Environment Day 2026 with a call for bold climate action, blending policy, culture, and youth engagement under the global theme “Inspired by Nature, for Climate, for Our Future”.   Governor Senator Douye Diri was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, who restated the administration’s commitment to tackling climate change and environmental degradation head-on.   In his remarks, Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Ebi Ben Ololo, commended Governor Diri for approving the state’s observance of World Environment Day…

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Husband, Wife Decomposing Corpes Recover And Evacuated In Delta Community

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…Youth Body Condemn Killing, Demand Justice and Enhanced Security   The decomposing corpes of unidentified husband and wife has been discovered and evacuated by residents in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The couples decomposing bodies were discovered days after they were not found within their neighborhood behind a very popular construction company (name withheld) in Ughelli north. It was learned that the couple hail from Gbaregolor-Ewu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area but were residing in Ughelli North. This is just as the Ewu-Urhobo youth association…

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Anambra Police Arrest Two Over Murder Of Missing Woman After Three-Month Probe

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a 33-year-old woman whose disappearance sparked concern in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.   The suspects, identified as Thankgod Ikechukwu Ikwugwara, 26, and Makuochukwu Uzoigwe, 20, were arrested after a painstaking three-month investigation by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka.   Confirming the development on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the case originated on March 13, 2026, when the victim’s mother reported her…

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