Delta Police Arrest Three Over Alleged ₦5.47m Fraud, Impersonation Of Government Officials

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a fraud syndicate accused of impersonating prominent government officials to defraud unsuspecting members of the public, including a community leader who allegedly lost ₦5.475 million in a fake appointment scheme. The suspects, identified as Aghogho Okpogbodu, 51; Moses Exist, 48; and Benjamin Owah, 49, were arrested following an investigation by detectives attached to the Area Command, Effurun. The police said preliminary findings indicated that the suspects allegedly impersonated high-ranking government officials and exploited the identities of public office holders…

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Anambra Police, Odùmẹjẹ Move to Strengthen Community Ties

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The Anambra State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public trust and improving police-community relations through sustained engagement with religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, gave the assurance on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, when he received the Spiritual Director of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Odùmẹjẹ, during a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Awka. The police commissioner said effective policing required public cooperation, mutual trust and a…

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Ogwashi-Uku Palace Knocks Ibusa’s Victory Claim, Heads for Appeal

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….Insists court ruling did not determine boundary dispute   The Palace of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku has faulted claims by some Ibusa indigenes of a territorial victory following a ruling by the Delta State High Court, Asaba, insisting that the decision did not determine the boundary dispute between the two communities.   In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Palace said the ruling in Suit No. AKU/11/2024 arose from a preliminary objection and should not be misconstrued as a substantive judgment on the disputed boundary at Ubu…

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Umeh Community In Isoko, Declares Friday Mourning Day For Uduaghan, Bans Trading, Farming

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  The Regent-elect of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRH Meshack Rockson Owhe, has declared Friday, October 23, a day of mourning in honour of the late former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan.   Owhe, who announced the decision in a condolence tribute on behalf of the people of Umeh, said the community would suspend trading, farming and all ceremonies from dawn to dusk in recognition of Uduaghan’s contributions to its development.   He described the late former governor, who died…

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APC Loyalty Costs Eyamu Health Supervisory Councilor Position In Ughelli North

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Political tension has gripped the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported removal of Hon. Eyamu Edmund Akpotu as Supervisory Councillor for Health, amid allegations that his political loyalties may have influenced the decision. The development, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday during the council’s executive meeting, has triggered concerns within the All Progressives Congress (APC), with party stakeholders questioning whether Akpotu’s political affiliations contributed to the decision. Sources familiar with the meeting said Akpotu was present and participated in the opening…

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DOPF To Online Publishers : Stop Chasing Traffic, Build Profitable Media Businesses

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The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has challenged online publishers to move beyond the pursuit of web traffic and embrace innovative business models capable of guaranteeing financial sustainability, profitability and credibility in the digital media industry. The forum gave the charge at its 2026 Annual Conference Business Training Workshop and 6th Annual Lecture Series, held in Asaba, Delta State, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with the theme, “Beyond Traffic: Building Sustainable and Profitable Digital Media Businesses.” Speaking at the event, DOPF Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Enebeli, said generating traffic alone could…

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Oborevwori Mourns Uduaghan, Says Delta Won’t Forget His Legacies

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    Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the late former governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as an exceptional leader whose contributions to the development of the state would remain indelible.   Oborevwori spoke during a condolence visit to the family of the deceased former governor, who died on Monday at the age of 71.   The governor, accompanied by his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and top government functionaries, commiserated with Uduaghan’s widow, Mrs Roli Uduaghan, and other members of the family.   He said the widespread…

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Ogbon Flags Off Distribution of Learning Materials, Targets Ughelli North Next Year

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By Philo Ezewu   The President-General of Ogoni Olomu Community, Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon (JP), has flagged off the distribution of learning materials to primary school pupils in parts of Delta State as part of his annual back-to-school initiative, now in its 11th year. The programme, aimed at easing the financial burden on parents at the beginning of a new academic session, saw pupils receive notebooks, biros and other essential learning materials to support their education. The flag-off ceremony was held at Ogoni Olomu Primary School in Ughelli South Local…

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Political Division Rocks Ughelli North APC As Egbo Removes, Replaces Health Supervisory Councillor

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  …APC chieftain condemns removal, alleges political vendetta Political division is brewing in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported removal of the Supervisory Councillor for Health, Hon. Eyamu Akpotu, by the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo. Akpotu was reportedly replaced on Tuesday during the council’s executive meeting, in a move that has drawn criticism from an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, who condemned the action and questioned the circumstances surrounding the decision. Sources disclosed that Akpotu was present at the meeting and participated in…

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Oguma Mourns Uduaghan, Says His Death Sad, Painful

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  Chairman of Obakpor Engineering Limited, Olorogun John Oguma, has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.   Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71.   Oguma in a statement, described the late former Governor as a bridge-builder whose commitment to inclusion and peaceful coexistence left a lasting mark on the state.   He said the former governor believed in unity, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among Delta State’s diverse ethnic nationalities, adding that his leadership was anchored on the…

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