Crime

Police Nab Herbalist for Alleged Murder of Two

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old herbalist, Amechi Okwuokenye, and his 26-year-old brother, Smart Okwuokenye, for allegedly kidnapping and killing two men in Owa-Alidima, Ika North East Local Government Area of the state.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the victims’ bodies had been recovered and deposited in the mortuary for autopsy.

According to the statement, the incident began on September 30, 2025, when one of the victims, 22-year-old Friday Liberty, visited the herbalist but never returned home.

The statement noted that Liberty’s family, who became worried about his disappearance, later received information from his girlfriend explaining that he had gone to see a certain herbalist.

The girlfriend of the deceased then informed the family that she heard a conversation about the said Friday Liberty and a certain herbalist, and advised that they should reach out to the herbalist.

The family contacted the herbalist, who denied seeing him but promised to do some spiritual incantations so their brother could return alive.

According to Edafe “After spending so much money to find the missing victim and the result was not forthcoming, the case was reported to the Agbor Area Command via a petition on 14th October 2025,” .

Following the petition, the spokesperson said the detectives launched an investigation and identified the herbalist as the last person to have had contact with the missing victim.

Surveillance was laid around his shrine at Owa-Alidima in Ika North East LGA, for days, until he was arrested on 23rd October 2025, in his shrine while hiding inside a refrigerator,” the statement continued.

Upon his arrest, the herbalist allegedly confessed that he and his brother kidnapped both Liberty and a motorcycle rider identified as Isioma Ugbeje.

They further stated that Friday Liberty has been his long-time customer who frequently visits him to hypnotise clients so they could give him money easily.

According to Edafe, the suspects later demanded a ransom of ₦10 million from their victims’ families.

When they noticed that the plan was not working, they murdered the victims and dumped their bodies in a soakaway pit by the shrine,” the statement read.

Edafe confirmed that the suspects were now in custody and that investigations were ongoing.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Olufemi Abaniwonda, assured all that justice would be served.

Punch/Adebukola Aluko

Economy

Delta Trains Facilitators of Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme

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By Oghenero Eghweree

The Delta State Government has commenced training one hundred and ten facilitators to enrol beneficiaries into the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme.

The Delta State Head of the Cash Transfer Unit Mrs. Modupe Osharode, stated this in Asaba, at a One-Day Workshop for Cash Transfer facilitators from the twenty-five local government areas of the state.

Mrs. Modupe Osharode noted that the beneficiaries were expected to receive a monthly stipend of twenty-five thousand naira for three months.

The Head of the Cash Transfer Unit observed that the exercise focused on the over sixty thousand unbanked households in the state social register.

Some of the facilitators who spoke with Radio Nigeria expressed their readiness to accomplish the task of enumerating beneficiaries following the training by the state Cash Transfer Unit.

The Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Program is a partnership between the World Bank, the Federal Government and State governments to uplift fifteen million poor and vulnerable Nigerians.

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Human Angle

Cleric Calls Christians to Exemplary Living at Onome Ibomor’s Burial

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By Blessing Okareh

Christians have again been charged to live a life worthy of emulation and be heaven-conscious to gain eternal life.

Presiding Pastor, Arm of God’s Grace Church, Oleh, Isoko South, Local Government Area, Delta State, The Reverend Dandy Idoghor, stated this in a sermon at the funeral of a retired civil engineer, Elder Onome Peters Ibomor.

Reverend Idoghor, who noted that there is a life hereafter, urged the people to let the fear of God reflect in their daily lives.

Two children of the deceased, Lilian and Samson Ibomor described their father as a peace loving and humble man.

“If there is any word I can use to describe my Dad, it’s “Peace” he was an epitome of peace. An extremely caring man, calls me his mother and allows me treat him as a child. He was a very strong man who took the welfare of his children and others above his own. I will miss him for everything.

Elder Onome Peters Ibomor died on the 11th of last month during a brief illness.

He is survived by wife, children and grandchildren, among whom is Lilian Ibomor of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station.

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Sport

Youth Games: Ogun FA Concludes Screening for State Representatives 

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By Olusegun Folarin

Ahead of the 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, Ogun State Football Association has concluded screening for state’s representatives in Under-15 boys and girls football event.

The exercise was carried out in conjunction with the state’s sports council at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta.

Chairman of Ogun FA, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, who witnessed the exercise alongside the General Manager, Ogun State Sports Council, Mrs Iyabo Rotimi, Chairman Technical Committee of the FA, Dr. Bayo Oluwatoki among others, expressed optimism that the players selected would do the state proud when the multi sports event take centre stage in the state dubbed “The Big Heart”.

Alhaji Majekodunmi, who is also a board member of Nigeria Football Federation, said the screening exercise would also serve as a roadmap for the assemblage of kids that would take part in the Ogun State age grade football tournament 

The 2023 National Youth Games will hold in Asaba, Delta State between September 7 and 17th, 2023.

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Crime

Two Suspected Armed Robbers in Police Net

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By Ogunrinde Amos

Police arrest two suspected armed robbers from Delta State in Ekiti, and recover a stolen vehicle.

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers terrorising the people of Ado Ekiti, the state capital.

The Command’s Police  Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday Abutu, who confirmed this in a statement in Ado Ekiti, said the Anti-Vehicle Theft Section AVTS of the Command arrested the two suspects.

He explained the Command received a credible tip-off that two suspected armed robbers were sighted around the Agric-Olope Area of Ado Ekiti, the state capital driving a Suzuki Mini Bus popularly known as Akoto.

The PPRO pointed out that the AVTS operatives swung into action, mobilized to the area and arrested the two suspects,  Asimiyu Temitope and Oyewunmi Biodun.

Mr Abutu said during the investigation, it was gathered that the suspected criminals came from Delta State, where they have been perpetrating their criminal activities and relocated to Ekiti State to continue their heinous crimes.

The Police Public Relations Officer noted that it was also discovered that the minibus found with the suspects was reportedly stolen from Delta State by them.

Mr Abutu said further investigation revealed that one of the suspects, Asimiyu Temitope had in his possession some Police kits and accoutrements and he has been impersonating as a police officer in Delta State.

He announced said that the suspects would be handed over to Delta State Police Command for further investigation.

The PPRO, who applauded members of the public for giving credible and timely information to the Police, implored everyone to be security conscious and report any suspicious person or group of persons found in their areas to the nearest Police Station for prompt actions.

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Security

Guber Polls: Army, Police Assures Delta Residents of Safety

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By Oghenero Eghweree

The 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with the Delta State Police Command have stressed their commitment to ensure a peaceful environment during the forthcoming Governorship and State Assembly election on March 18.

They made the pledge in a joint statement in Asaba, signed by the Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Major Yahaya Nasir-Kabara, and the Police Public Relation Officer, DSP Bright Edafe.

The statement stresses the right of the people to exercise their franchise without intimidation, while assuring that the police, the army and other security agencies will guarantee their safety prior to, during and after the polls.

It also urges residents of the state to visit the nearest police or army formations to report suspicious persons or activities for immediate deployment of troops.

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News

Gov. Okowa Commends Nigerian Army for Peace in State

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The Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has commended the Nigerian military and paramilitary agencies for the peace being enjoyed in the state in the past seven and half years of his administration.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa stated this in Asaba at the 2022 West African Social Activities Day, held at the 63 Brigade garrison theatre in the state capital.

Dr. Okowa who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government Mr. Patrick Ukah, promised the continued collaboration between the state government, the Army and other security agencies to maintain the peace.

The Commander 63 Brigade, Brigadier General David Saraso, in a speech delivered by the 63 Brigade Garrison Commander Lieutenant Colonel Raphael Adom, noted the annual West African Social Activities was a tradition inherited from the colonial era to celebrate the achievements in military operations with their families.

The occasion witnessed performances by different cultural dance troops; a tug-of-war competition between soldiers and youth corps members; and the recognition of some personnel for outstanding performance.

The event also featured the Beating of the Retreat by the 63 Brigade Army Band, while a bonfire was also lit at the camp to signify the climax of all Military Training Exercise for the year 2022.

Oghenero Eghewere

News

NSF 2022: Bayelsa, Edo Jump to 2nd & 3rd

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Bayelsa and Edo States are leaving no stone unturned as both states push forward on the medals table at the ongoing National Sports Festival, NSF 2022, in Asaba, Delta State.

Ogun and Oyo States have been consistent with second and third position on the medal table from Day 1 till Day 5 only for Bayelsa and Edo States to turn around the table on Day six and move to second and third on the log.

Impressive displays in aquatic sports, wrestling and weightlifting have seen a turnaround in the fortunes of perennial achievers at the National Sports Festival.

Presently, Delta State remains untouchable as they are still occupying the 1st position on the log while Bayelsa is 2nd and Edo is in the 3rd spot, with Ogun and Oyo States are presently in 4th and 5th positions respectively.

Katsina, Jigawa, Ekiti, Taraba, Sokoto, Cross River and Borno States are yet to pick a gold medal in the ongoing National Sports Festival.

The National Sports Festival 2022 is living up to its billing and boys are being separated from the men on the medal table.

Omolara Ayoade

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Sport

NSF: Delta Tops Medal Table

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As athletes strive for laurels at the National Sports Festival holding in Delta State, the table indicates that the host is doing its best to cart home medals.

Host state Delta state is leading on the table with 14 Medals comprising of 8 Gold, 4 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals. 

Bayelsa State is in a distant second with 6 Medals; 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze Medals, as Abia occupied the third position after amassing 2 Medals; a Gold and a Bronze.

13 states already won medals with the rest still looking forward to their first podium finish, as Zamfara State occupies the last position on the log. 

Other states with medals are Oyo (1 Gold, 1 Bronze), Lagos (4 Silver, 2 Bronze), Edo (1 Silver, 5 Bronze), and Nasarawa presently is on 2 Bronze Medals.

Anambra, Imo, Kwara, Ogun, Osun and Rivers States each have a Bronze Medal.

Ayoade

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Sport

Ogun Wrestling Association Holds Trials Ahead of NSF 2022

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The Ogun State Wrestling Association has concluded its trials as part of efforts to find the best athletes that will represent the state at the forthcoming National Sports Festival, NSF, in Delta State.

The trials which took place at the indoor hall of the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja Abeokuta, attracted retired coaches, administrators, patrons of the association as well as lovers of the sport.

Speaking with journalists, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, Mr Amos Ojo said the future was bright for wrestling in Ogun State based on the performance of the wrestlers during the trials.

Mr Ojo, who is a former wrestling Head coach in the state, lauded the efforts of the chairman and members of the association in developing the game and said there was the need for government to also support the association with the necessary equipment for the athletes.

Also, the head coach, Mr Adebayo Badmus explained that the trials were necessary to pick the best wrestlers that would compete with other states at the National Sports Festival, NSF in Delta State.

Mr Badmus promised to correct the mistakes noticed during the trials before the commencement of the biennial event.

The captain of the wrestling team, Agwaza Solomon who expressed worry over the poor state of facilities available for training which he said, had caused injuries to the athletes, appealed to the present administration to support the athletes with the necessary equipment.

Mr Solomon reaffirmed the determination of the wrestlers to return to the state with gold medals after the festival in Delta State.

Olusegun Folarin

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Crime

Delta Police Declare Two Suspects Wanted

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The Delta State Police Command has declared one Francis Odiakose and Christopher Oduwanor wanted, noting it has secured a warrant of arrest against them by a court holding at the Asaba magistrate district.

This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer DSP Bright Edafe.

The declaration notes they are wanted by the police for offences of conspiracy, cultism, attempted murder, grievous harm and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

The statement urges members of the public to provide useful information that may lead to their arrest to the nearest police station or to the office of the commissioner of police in Delta State or call any of the following numbers:

08137826675 or 08131070122

It adds that a handsome reward awaits any person or persons with information leading to their arrest

 Oghenero

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Education

Delta Riverine Communities Protest Dearth of Teachers

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The Ijaw communities in Delta State have protested the shortage of teachers in their community schools, calling on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to as a matter of urgency absorb community teachers.

The protesters who carried placards of different inscriptions barricaded the Government House’s gate and urged the government to incorporate the community teachers into the state workforce

Speaking on behalf of the protesters, the President of Ijaw Elite Forum, Mr Ganagana Francis, stated that the reason for the peaceful demonstration was to set the educational standards in riverine communities.

Ganagana decried the dearth of teaching staff in those communities, saying that most schools in urban areas have over 130 teachers in a school but only a principal and a teacher could be seen in riverine areas.

He called on the government to employ the community teachers that were being paid by the PTA in order to improve the standard of education in the areas.

Other representatives of the various concerned riverine communities who spoke at the protest said many schools in their areas do not have more than two or three teachers who were employed by the state government.

The representatives include; the chairman of Tamigbe community, Mr Stephen Akameyai; the chairman of Esanma community in the Bomadi Local Government Area, Barrister Theophilus Omoro and their counterpart in charge of Bulu-Elebiri community, Patani LGA, Derek Edih.

“We are calling on the state government to consider our community teachers and ensure they are incorporated into the state workforce.

“For the state government to impact positively on the children of riverine communities in the area of driving its educational policy, the government need to employ the community teachers, since they understood the terrain much better,” the representatives said.

Addressing the protesters, the state Chairman of Post-Primary Education Board, Mrs Christiana Etaluku, said she had already informed the State Governor of the importance of considering community teachers in the recruitment exercise.

She assured the community that the board would intensify monitoring of teachers in riverine areas as part of a strategy to ensure that teachers in the areas took their job seriously.

Punch/ Oluwayemisi Owonikoko

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Security

Apprehension in Delta over Planned Attack on Communities

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Panic has gripped residents of communities in Ethiope East and Egini community in Udu Local Government Areas of Delta State, over the fear of possible attack on the areas by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

An Okada rider narrated that two men dressed in normal shirts and trousers engaged him recently for a fee of N20,000 to take them around church locations in Eku, Okpara waterside and several other communities in the area, adding that at the end,  they pointed a gun at him to scare him from demanding his money.

He said: “After I had taken them around when it was time to pay me, they showed me a gun. I was afraid and allowed them to go without paying me. It was then it dawned on me that they could be herdsmen.

“It didn’t strike me when they asked me to take them round big churches in the areas, because they were not dressed like herdsmen.  I thought they were missionaries trying to identify locations of churches in the communities,” he said.

Meanwhile, residents of the council have also cried out over the rising cases of kidnapping on the Eku-Abraka end of the Sapele-Agbor Road, accusing herdsmen of being behind the sad situation.

A commercial bus driver, who gave his name as Onoriode , and operates the Abraka -Warri end of the road said, no week passes without an incident of kidnap.

“Commercial vehicles no longer travel from Abraka to Warri or Sapele from 5 p.m., anymore because of fear of Fulani herdsmen kidnapping on the road.

“It is so bad that there is hardly any weekend that passes without a record of a kidnap incident on the road. We have cried out and nothing much has been done.”

In Egini, Udu council, there was tension in the area when rumours went round that Fulani herdsmen wrote to the community over missing two cows.

It was gathered that the Fulani herdsmen only met with leaders of the community to tell them that two of their cows were missing, thus implying that they should produce them.

“We have been living in fear in the community since we heard this,” a resident said.

In Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA, some churches have started locking their gates while service is on.

The state government has been urged by the people of the community to enforce its anti-open grazing law signed by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration, noting that the way herders were moving cows through residential areas for grazing was worrisome.

Vanguard/ Oluwayemisi Owonikoko

Education

Stakeholder Highlights Cause of Gender Imbalance in NUT

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The Secretary of Delta State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Comrade Dan Basime, has urged women to contest for positions of authority to address the gender imbalance in the leadership structure of the union.

Comrade Basime made the call during the election of leadership of the Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria Women in Education Network, NIWEN at the NUT State Secretariat in Asaba, the state capital.

The NUT State Secretary noted more women participation in unionism would amplify their appeals for a fair working environment and promote the development agendas of the union.

At a Women conference before the election, the guest speaker, Mrs. Vera Osiloya, listed some of the factors affecting women participation in governance and the society.

At the end of voting, Comrade Atagana Ese-Joy emerged as the Delta State Coordinator of the Nigeria Women in Education Network, while Comrade Oyelade Nkem was elected as State Secretary of NIWEN.

Eghweree Oghenero

Security

Armed Forces capable of surmounting security threat – General Irabor

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The Chief of Defense Staff, General Leo Irabor, has assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces is capable of addressing the current and future security challenges in the country.

General Irabor gave the assurance at the closing ceremony of the Defense Retreat with the theme: ‘Shaping the Armed Forces of Nigeria for Current and Future Security Challenges’ held in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

The Chief of Defense Staff said the resolutions reached at the top-level military summit would strengthen mechanisms for addressing the various security problems.

At a dinner after the discussions, Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa commended the officers and men of the Nigeria armed forces for their sacrifice in the course of striving to maintain the peace in the country.

The high point of the event was the award presentation by the Chief of Defense Staff to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly Sheriff Oboreiwori, including the Service Chiefs.

 Oghenero

Sport

Delta 2022: LOC Assures of Speedy Completion of Facilities

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The Local Organizing Committee for the 2022 National Sports Festival, NSF, scheduled to hold in Delta State, has pledged speedy completion all sporting infrastructure in Asaba and environs where the games will be hosted.

This was made known in Asaba, the state capital during an inspection of facilities earmarked for the hosting of the event.

The leader of the assessment team, Chief Solomon Ogba, stated there would be a renovation of the hostels and the perfection of electrical and water systems at designated camps where the participating athletes from across the nation would be accommodated.

Chief Ogba listed other measures adopted for the games to include the provision of makeshift toilets for spectators.

Other delegates in the inspection team include the former Director General, Delta State Sports Commission, Chief Victor Onogagamue and the current DG, Mr Chris Anazia.

The locations visited during the tour include: The Tennis Club and facilities at St. Bridget’s College, both in Asaba and sporting venues at Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic in Ogwashi-Uku.

It would be recalled that Delta State governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has promised that the 21st National Sports Festival which will hold between November 2 and 15, 2022, will be an event that will make every participant, including athletes, coaches, accompanying officials and journalists proud of the state at its conclusion.

Oghenero Eghweree

Security

Easter: We’ve taken proactive steps to boost security – Delta NSCDC Boss

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The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, says the force has deployed over two thousand personnel across the twenty-five local government areas to maintain the peace during the Easter celebration.

This was contained in a press release on the modalities for a peaceful Easter festivity in the area, which is signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSC Emeka Okwechime.

The statement notes that the order by the State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya, was a proactive step to sustain the peaceful environment in the state, and in line with the mandate of the Corps to protect lives, property and critical national infrastructure.

The statement points out that a total of two thousand four hundred and eighteen officers, were drafted into the tactical squad, the anti-vandal unit and counterterrorism units.

Others are the Rapid Response Unit and men from the Department of Intelligence and Investigation.

It urges the Commanders of the area commands and divisions in the three senatorial districts of the state to supervise the mission in accordance with best global practices.

Oghenero Eghweree

Education

FG Approves 3 New Federal Polytechnics

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of three New Federal Polytechnics in the country in line with his determination to make tertiary education more accessible.

A statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Bem Goong, says the Polytechnics are to be sited in Umunnoechi in Abia State, Orogun in Delta State, and Kabo in Kano State.

According to the statement, the new Institutions are to commence academic activities in October 2022.

This brings to thirty-six (36) the number of Federal Polytechnics in the country. 

All States of the federation now have one Federal Polytechnic each.

Daniel Adejo

Crime

Delta: Police kill Suspected Kidnapper, rescue 13 Victims

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Delta State police command has rescued thirteen kidnap victims at Aniagbala in Aniocha South, leading to the death of one of the Assailants.

This was contained in a statement made available by the Command Public Relations Officer DSP Edafe Bright, which reveals that one AK47 rifle was also recovered from the successful operation.

The report notes that the police had responded to an information about the interception of a fourteen seater bus, conveying sixteen occupants before the attack.

It points that upon the directive of the state Commissioner of Police Mohammed Ari, personnel of the force with the support of local vigilante combed the bushes in search of the victims leading to their rescue after a gun duel with the hoodlums.

The statement emphasizes that all the thirteen passengers were rescued unhurt.

Oghenero Eghweree

Lifestyle

Family, In-Laws, Friends Gather To Send Pa Israel Etugbo Home

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The body of the late Pa Israel Etate Etugbo of Uroto Quarters in Ozoro,Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State has been laid to rest.
Family members, friends and associates from far and near attended a funeral service held in his honor at the Saint Paul’s Anglican church,NDC road Ozoro .

In a sermon, the Vicar of St. James Isoko/Urhobo, Anglican Church, Alalubosa GRA, Ibadan, Reverend Famous Onoraro charged the congregation to seek the kingdom of God first because life is vanity.
Quoting from John 6:14, Reverend Onoraro noted that the earth was not a permanent place, stressing that the final destination after death should be of paramount importance to everyone.

In an interview with Premier FM, Ibadan, the wife of the deceased, Mrs Veronica Etugbo said her husband was an irreplaceable friend.
The first son and daughter of the deceased, Mr. Nuje Etugbo and Mrs Oghogho Odubanjo said their father would be greatly missed.
In-laws of the deceased also described him as a friendly, humble and compassionate being.
Pa Etugbo died on December 21, 2021 at the age of eighty-one.
He is survived by his wife, children and grand children including Mrs. Oghogho Odubanjo of Premier FM, ,Ibadan.
Afolasade Osigwe

Crime

Court Jails Man for Counterfeiting Product

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National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has secured five years of conviction of a suspect who specializes in the counterfeiting of a registered olive oil product with NAFDAC’s marketing authorization.

NAFDAC Deputy Director, Investigation and Enforcement for South-South and South-East, Dr Christiana Esenwa, stated this at the zonal headquarters in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

Oghenero Eghwree reports that the convict was sentenced at the Federal High Court in Anambra State, with an option of a fine of two hundred thousand nairas.

News

Four Feared Dead as Ministers’ Convoy Crashes In Delta

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Four policemen were feared dead in the accident involving the convoy of the Chief of Staff,Professor Ibrahim Gambari; Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola; and his counterpart in Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige.

The convoy was reported to have, crashed during the inspection of a bridge in Asaba, Delta State.

The driver was alleged to have lost control of the vehicle conveying security operatives and crashed into a deep pit.

A witness, John Okorie, said the incident happened when the vehicle conveying the victims was negotiating the bend leading to the construction site of the Second Niger Bridge at  Asaba.

It was gathered that the police vehicle was speeding to meet up with the ministers’ vehicles when it veered off the road and crashed.

Also, a Delta Line driver, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “The incident was very fatal.

“The policeman driver was speeding and while negotiating the bend because of the speed could not control the vehicle. They crashed into a deep pit. I was at the back of the convoy, driving slowly.

“With the help of other people, we rescued four of them but they were badly injured. They were shouting as the vehicle fell on them.”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, DSP Bright Edafe, said he was yet to receive the accident report as of the time of filling this report.

“I have not received the accident report, I will get back to you,” he said.

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Lifestyle

IWD: Delta State Governor’s wife Clamours Support for Women

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The wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa, has stressed the important roles women play in the development of the family and the society.

Dame Edith Okowa stated this in Asaba, while delivering a message at an event to celebrate the 2022 International Women’s Day.

Mrs Okowa also noted that the group has a role to play to address the declining moral values in the society.


On the challenges of gender bias and inequality, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Flora Alanta, urged the folk to mobilize and support women agenda to effect the desired change.


Women professionals and traditional rulers including the Omu of Anioma, Obi Martha Dukwu, and the State Chairperson Society of Women Accountants, Lucy Okena, also gave goodwill messages at the occasion.

The event was celebrated with the theme: Break the Bias.

Oghenero Eghweree

Lifestyle

Fun Galore at the Dame Edith Okowa Children Christmas Party

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Some children from parts of Delta State have expressed delight over receiving gift items from the wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa when she hosted the young ones to a Special Christmas party.

They made their views known in Asaba when they converged at the Delta State Government House during the annual Dame Edith Okowa Children Christmas Party, organized under her pet project known as 05 Initiative.

Oghenero Eghweree reports that children representatives from all twenty-five local government areas in Delta State attended the Christmas party.

Oghenero Eghweree

Lifestyle

Delta State CSOs to Recognize Outstanding Individuals

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The Delta State Civil Society Community has identified outstanding individuals for special recognition for their contribution to the development of the state and nation.

This was made known during a press conference in Asaba, the Delta State capital, to reveal the programme for the award presentations and posthumous recognitions.

Oghenero Eghweree reports that the celebration is part of activities to mark the 5th Edition of Delta State Civil Society Day.

His report.

Oghenero Eghweree