Gov Emmanuel consoles Senator Ekpenyong on wife’s demise
AKWA IBOM - Governor Udom Emmanuel has commiserated with Senator Chris Ekpeyong over the demise of his wife Dr. Grace Ekpeyong. The State Governor who was accompanied on the condolence visit by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo, Director General Divine mandate Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga, National Legal officer of the PDP, Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem, Senator Anietie Okon, SSG Dr. Emmanuel...
Illegal bunkering is on the increase in Delta – NPDC
Kelvin Onyekachukwu DELTA - The Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC/ND Western OML 34 AMT (Asset Management Team) has said that activities of illegal bunkers are increasing in its area of operations in Delta State. The Manager, Government, Community Relations and Security, Mr. Aiguedo Sheidu, disclosed this at a press conference in Warri. Sheidu said, locals, surveillance guards and contractors in various communities...
Okowa’s aide to pirates: Steer clear from Delta
Kelvin Onyekachukwu DELTA - The newly appointed Senior Special Assistant on Security Matters to the Delta State Governor, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel, has warned pirates to steer clear from the waterways of Delta. Daniel said the State government will not condone any criminal acts. "Anyone caught will be dealt with as a common criminal." He said Delta State will soon roll out waterway patrol...
Girl dies in hotel room during sex romp in Sapele
A girl (name unknown) has been reported dead three days after she was allegedly gang-raped by boys in a hotel room in Amukpe community in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. The remains of the deceased was already decaying when it was found under the bed on Monday August 19. It was learnt that the deceased girl was gang-raped...
News Break! I was freed by soldiers – Kidnap kingpin, Wandume
Alhaji Hamisu Bala, the wanted kidnap suspect whose escape in Taraba State was credited with the death of three police officers and two civilians have confessed that he was freed by soldiers. In a-40 seconds video released Tuesday 20th August by the Nigeria Police, and obtained by The Dune, Bala spoke in Hausa language, claimed that soldiers uncuffed him after...
Police re-arrest fleeing kidnap kingpin, Wadume
The Nigeria Police say it has re-arrested the kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Bala Wadume, who was allegedly freed by men of the Nigerian Army. Wadume was nabbed in the late hours of yesterday, 19th August, 2019 in his hideout at Layin Mai Allo Hotoro area of Kano State, according to a statement by the force PRO, Frank Mba. The Police had...
Buhari appoints Ita Enang SSA Niger Delta Affairs … Adesina, Shehu retain positions
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Senator Ita Enang as Senior Special Assistant, Niger Delta Affairs. Until his appointment, Enang was the SSA National Assembly Matters - Senate, to the President. Senator Babajide Omoworare is now the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), while, Mallam Umar El-Yakub, has been reappointed the Senior Special Assistant to the President...
We Did Not Raid Ambode’s Residence – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, says it did not raid the residence of the former governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, as widely reported. In a release posted on the commission's facebook, on Tuesday 20th August, the anti-graft agency said Ambode like any other governor is under investigation, but ruled out a raid. The release reads, "We need to state...
Cross River unveils theme for 2019 carnival
The Cross River state government has unveiled the theme for the 2019 street carnival. The theme is "Humanity". Cross River State carnival has received reviews and ratings to be the biggest street carnival in Africa. Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, said the theme of the carnival seeks to speak truth to power to the effect that all the artificial barriers...
Children, 14 to 17 years sent to prison in Delta – Child Rights Activist
Kelvin Meluwa DELTA - Child Rights Activist, Comrade Ighorhiowhunu Aghogho, has raised alarm that remand home in Sapele, Delta State, is "over congested with children". He said children between the ages of 14 and 17 years are being sent to prison in the State. "Remand home in Sapele, Delta State is congested with children and other young persons. Children under the ages...
