Category: Niger Delta
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Police foil bank robbery, arrest 2 suspects in Delta
The Police in Delta have arrested 32- year-old Joshua Oghenenovo and 29-year-old Kingsley Gbeneku for alleged attempt to rob a new generation bank in Ughelli, Delta. The Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Delta Command, DSP Bright Dafe, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Asaba. He noted that the arrest was a major…
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Police restrict movement in Delta for by-election in Isoko North
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta Command, Mr Ari Ali has announced restriction of movement for Saturday’s Isoko North Local Government Area Constituency by-election in the State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Commissioner of Police made this known in a statement issued by the acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Edafe Bright,…
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Gov Okowa opens up on Sam Obi’s death
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday said the late Sam Obi, who was once acting governor, positively impacted the state through the various offices he occupied throughout his political career. Okowa spoke during his condolence visit to the family of the deceased at Ute-Okpu in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta. He…
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Olu of Warri: Violence should not be an option – Keyamo tells Itsekiris
The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Olorogun Festus Keyamo has advised Itsekiri people not to take the path of violence in addressing issues arising from the selection of Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko as Olu of Warri designate. Olorogun Keyamo, who is the representative of Delta State in the Federal Executive Council, stated this while commiserating…
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Emergence of Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko as Olu of Warri designate well deserved – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, has described the emergence of the Olu of Warri-designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, as well-deserved. Tinubu, in a congratulatory message on Wednesday, expressed joy over the announcement of the new Olu-designate. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Emiko, 37, was unveiled as the 21st Olu-elect of Warri,…
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It is difficult to find loyal people after leaving power – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said it was difficult to find an ally after leaving seat of power. Jonathan made this known in Bauchi while inaugurating the 6.25Km Sabon Kaura-Jos by-pass road constructed by the Bauchi state government. ”There are people who act like they can’t eat without you when you’re in a position of…
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Southern, Middle Belt Forum leaders declare 30 days mourning period for Yinka Odumakin
The leadership of the Southern Nigeria and Middle Belt Forum have declared a 30 days mourning period for the late National Publicity Secretary of the Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afẹ́nifẹ́re. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Odumakin died last week from COVID-19 related complications. However, Southern Nigeria and Middle Belt Forum in a statement signed by its leader,…
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Gov. Okowa swears in 12 new Perm. Secs.
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has sworn in 12 new Permanent Secretaries and charged them not to gag their subordinates or hinder free flow of ideas. Okowa, who also swore in the Auditor-General of Local Government on Tuesday in Asaba, said free flow of ideas would ensure proper coordination and growth of the state civil…
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Buhari condoles with Itsekiris on Olu Of Warri’s demise, congratulates successor
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sent his greetings to the Itsekiri nation on the announcement of a new Olu of Warri, as pronounced by the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom. The President also condoles with the Itsekiris on the passage of the immediate past Olu, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli, which was equally formally announced. President…
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Ayiri blows hot: ‘There is no new Olu of Warri designate’
Hours after the Iyatsere of Warri, Chief Johnson Atserunleghe at Ode – Itsekiri in Warri South Local government area declared that Prince Tsola Emiko is the successor to Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri; Ologbotsere of Warri, Chief Ayirimi Emami countered the announcement. Emami dismissed the unveiling of Prince Tsola Emiko as successor to the…