September 21, 2023 – Politics Governance

Analysis & Opinion: Multiple Security Operatives And Increasing Crimes In Ughelli, Environs

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye A major challenge faced by security agencies in Nigeria is the interference by politicians and corrupt personnel among the security apparatus which compromise the statutory commitment of security operatives to fight crimes, protect lives and property across the country. We hear of situations where crimes are committed, suspects known to the public, yet allowed to walk the streets freely because he is being backed by a political godfather. Criminals are no longer afraid of the long arm of the law. They believe the law is not meant…

How LUTH Doctor Passed Away After 72-hour Shift

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Dr. Umoh Michael, a doctor, who allegedly worked for 72 hours non-stop, has died. According to the Nation Nigeria, Michael, a resident physician, passed away on Sunday, September 17, while attending a church service at the United Evangelical Church. It was gathered that he had just finished a 72-hour shift at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba. The chief medical director of LUTH, Prof. Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, was informed of the doctor’s overwork in a letter from the LUTH chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors. ‘’We, the house…

Delta Student Narrates Her Rape Ordeal

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A student of the Delta State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ofuoma, has revealed how she was allegedly raped at her place of posting for internship in Agbarha-Otor community, Ughelli North Local Government Area. The 100 level student, (name withheld) of the Health Education department was is a posted to the Primary Health Center, in Agbarha when the incident occurred on July 23. Narrating her ordeal, the student said, “I was asleep, when I felt this sensation that someone was close to me, and Immediately i opened my eyes,…

Ughelli North HoD Works Suspended Indefinitely Over Alleged Sharp Practices September 7, 2024
The Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, has placed the local government Head of Department, HoD Works, on indefinite suspension over alleged Sharp Practices levelled against the Department. It was reliably gathered the HoD Works, Engr ‘Ochuko was allegedly fingered in the department for engaging unqualified hands to surround herself in […]
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Delta State Min of Transport: Missing in Action Amidst Transportation Crisis -Otiti September 7, 2024
By Otiti Akpovoke The recent hike in fuel prices, with PMS selling for over a thousand naira per liter, has brought immense suffering to Deltans. The ban on keke operations has further exacerbated the transportation crisis, leaving commuters stranded. In times like these, one would expect the Ministry of Transportation to spring into action, […]
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ARREST: Okuama Indigenes Drag Army, DSS With N200m Law Suits September 4, 2024
The Nigerian army and it sister agency, Department of State Services, have been dragged before the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State by two of the arrested six leaders of Okuama community of Ughelli South Area of Delta State. The military and DSS officials last month between August 18 and 20, arrested […]
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Juju Priestess Overpowers, Capture Two Suspected Kidnappers In Delta Community September 4, 2024
Two suspected kidnappers have been overpowered, captured by a juju Priestess and handed over the police attached to Agbarho division in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the suspected kidnappers had broken into the priestess shrine and attacked her daughter before they were caught at Ehwerher-Agbarho community. According to […]
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Gov Oborevwori: How Not To Justify Misgovernment September 3, 2024
By Wilson Goruvwoghor The video that went viral on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state telling a misfit contractor that he wasn’t going to accept a trashy road project, presumed completed, during the governor’s inspection visit, speaks to how debased governance has become in the state. While praise singers have flooded the viral […]
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Empowering Mothers, WOMEN, Take Healthcare Awareness To Bayelsa Community September 2, 2024
From Elizabeth Vincent/Yenagoa As part of efforts aimed at improving the health and social welfare of women, the Women Organized for Mentorship and Advocacy Network, WOMEN, in partnership with the Eunice Nnachi Women Advocacy Foundation, ENWAF and others partners, held an outreach in Igbogene Community. The event brought together various stakeholders including the […]
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London Based Association Honours Tompolo For Environmental, Economic Contributions September 1, 2024
In a notable recognition of his contributions to environmental protection and economic development in Nigeria, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has received an award and certificate of recognition from the Ijaw People’s Association of Great Britain and Ireland. The award was presented during the 76th Ijaw Day celebration held […]
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Kidnap Victim Escapes With Handcuff In Delta Community August 31, 2024
A victim of kidnap narrowly escaped from his kidnappers as his vehicle, mobile phone and other valuables went with the suspected kidnappers in Ekiugbo community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Though the report is sketchy,it was learned the victim, a Civil Engineer narrowly escaped from his abductors after they had successfully get […]
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Prof Ophori Empowers Artisans, Petty Traders With Equipments And Cash In Delta August 31, 2024
IN his quest and bid to have a better community and society void of unrest and restiveness, a University of Benin Don, Prof Endurance Ophori has empowered artisans with tool and petty traders with cash in Edjekota-Ogor community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Items presented to beneficiaries of at the […]
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Victim Of Alleged Extortion By DESTMA Writes Gov Sheriff August 29, 2024
Open Letter to Governor Sheriff: Urgent Appeal to Curb the Extortion and Harassment by DESTMA Officials Dear Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, I am writing to express my deep concern about the increasingly unruly and oppressive behavior of Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) officials in Sapele. These officials, often referred to as “Okowa Police,” have become […]
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