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  • Police nab wanted kidnap suspect in Delta

    The Delta Police Command says it has apprehended a wanted suspect, alleged to have kidnapped a medical doctor with Delta University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH) in November 2019.

    The state Commissioner of Police (CP), Hafiz Inuwa, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Warri, Delta.

    Inuwa, who identified the suspect as Desmond Itodje, said that he was involved in the abduction of Dr Jerry Isogun, President, National Association of Resident Doctors, DELSUTH branch, on Nov. 20, 2019.

    He said that the suspect was apprehended on Jan. 8 in his hometown, Okpara Waterside in Ethiope East Local Government area of the state.

    Inuwa said that the credentials of the doctor, who had since regained freedom, were also recovered from the suspect.

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    “The police have arrested a notorious kidnapper, who kidnapped a DELSUTH doctor on Nov. 20, 2019.

    “He was arrested on Jan. 8 at his village, Okpara Waterside and investigation is ongoing,” he said.

    The police boss commended members of the local vigilante group for working closely with the police to achieve the feat.

    He urged the group to sustain a good relationship with the police so as to achieve a safe and secure environment.

  • BREAKING: Suspected assassins kill PDP chairman in Delta

    Suspected assassins have reportedly shot dead the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 4 (Olomu Ward 1) in Ughelli South council area of Delta state, Mr. Paul Onomuakpokpo.

    According to reports, the incident occurred about 7pm on Wednesday, along Ogoni Road, near the palace of Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom.

    The victim said to have died on the spot received several bullets from his assailants.

    His vehicle, a Toyota Camry, also bore bullet marks.

    Details surrounding the killing were still sketchy as at the time of filing this report.

    It was however learnt that the hoodlums fired sporadically into the air and ensured that the victim died before leaving the scene.

    Meanwhile, the Delta State Police Command has confirmed the development.

    The commissioner of police, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa said, “it is true. The corpse has been deposited in a morgue. And we are investigating the matter.”

  • Man loses savings as unchecked waste fire ravages Delta community [Photos]

    Man loses savings as unchecked waste fire ravages Delta community [Photos]

    An unchecked waste fire consisting of sawdust on Saturday ravaged a community in Delta state.

    The incident occurred at Sand Field 1 and 2, popularly known as Warri Corner, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State.

    According to an eye witness account, “The fire set in one of the sawmills to burn sawdust accidentally crossed the Warri river and two houses were torched in the process”.

    TheNewsGuru gathered that one of the victims, a man lost his savings to the fire incident.

    A community source told TNG, that a woman whom her husband gave an undisclosed sum of money to keep before he set for a journey to Lagos State said the fire burnt the naira notes beyond recognition.

    “A woman whom her husband gave an undisclosed sum of money to keep before he set for a journey to Lagos State lost the monies to the fire. When she called the man on the fire incident, he had rushed back home (Warri) only to see that all his household properties razed by the inferno.”

     

  • BREAKING:Oginibo, Delta Community on fire: One killed, two houses burnt

    BREAKING:Oginibo, Delta Community on fire: One killed, two houses burnt

    …soldiers deployed to quell trouble

    A serene community in Delta State, Oginibo, has been engulfed by strife as thugs alleged loyal to a 2023 governorship aspirant in Delta State, burnt two houses and killed one Fidelis Ogungbo on today.

    A competent source at the scene told TNG that in the early hours of Thursday, some gunmen alleged loyal to the gubernatorial aspirant started attacking and maiming innocent people in the community.

    He said one Christian Imakuede and Steve Laya alleged to staff of the aspirant led the assault against the community.

    “One of the men is the personal driver of the aspirant and he allegedly led the thugs and got the two houses burnt before soldiers arrived the community to stop the rampaging thugs.

    “Can you imagine what a man who is aiming to be Delta number one citizen is doing to his own people?

    “This whole debacle started recently when two men were shot in the community by the same thugs and as we speak they are still receiving treatment for bullet wounds.

    “The suspects were arrested but were suddenly released by the Divisional Police Officer here on the orders of the aspirant.

    “See the letter signed by the DPO making the suspects, whose guns were surrendered to the police were made vigilante.

    “Those terrifying us and we got them arrested were made vigilante with a letter as a proof.

    See letter below:

  • Omo-Agege’s aide survives assassination attempt in Delta

    Omo-Agege’s aide survives assassination attempt in Delta

    An aide to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege on Youths Affairs, Mr Efe Ugbarugba has narrowly escaped death after he was allegedly attacked by unknown gunmen in Otokutu-Agbarha, Ughelli North L.G.A, Delta State.

    Ugbarugba who is also the Youth Leader of APC in Ughelli North L.G.A alleged that the incident occurred at about 8pm on Wednesday 4 December.

    He said he was attacked after dropping off his wife and kid at home and was attempting to drive off.

    He said he sighted some persons approaching him with guns, adding that as he engaged his car to drive off,the assassin’s shot at him.

    He said: “It was by the special grace of God that I escaped being killed by the suspected assassins. They fired several shots at my car. One of the bullets hit me on the head after piecing through my car windscreen”.

    He added that he drove straight to the police station to report the incident and also secure police report which enabled him seek medical attention.

    He called on law enforcement agents to fish out those behind the heinous crime, lamenting that he now leaves in fears with members of his family.

    Continuing, Ugbarugba said: “I want to sincerely appeal to our security agents to fish out those unknown gunmen who wanted to kill me for no reason. I strongly appeal to our security agencies to urgently do something. No arrest has been made and this is why I am crying out for security to be beefed up around me”.

  • Omo-Agege salutes Uduaghan at 65

    Omo-Agege salutes Uduaghan at 65

    At 65, former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan has become an icon of inspiration for many young Nigerians, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said.

    According to Senator Omo-Agege, Dr. Uduaghan’s humble beginning, commitment towards forging peace, humanitarian service and nationalistic disposition are among qualities that distinguish him as one of the great sons of Delta State in the service of national interest.

    In a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yomi Odunuga to mark Dr. Uduaghan’s 65th birthday, Senator Omo-Agege expressed optimism that many young Nigerians would be further inspired with the story of how the former governor beat many odds in his life’s journey.

    “I felicitate with one of my dear brothers from Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan as he celebrates his 65th birthday and I pray that he continues to wax stronger on all fronts.

    “The promising young man who began work as a medical officer at the Delta Steel Company in 1983 and rose to become Commissioner for Health, Secretary to the Delta State Government and a two-term governor of our dear state is not only known for infrastructure but also for being people-focused.

    “As governor and as one of the uncommon peacemakers in the Niger Delta region, Dr. Uduaghan saw ahead in his quest for development and he was one of those whose negotiations and encouragement motivated agitators to allow peace to reign.

    “I pray that God grants Dr Uduaghan a long, fulfilling life as he continues to contribute towards the progress of Delta State and our country, Nigeria,” he stated.

  • Minimum Wage: NLC suspends strike

    Minimum Wage: NLC suspends strike

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Delta on Thursday announced the suspension of the strike embarked on over the failure of the federal government to fully implement the new N30,000 minimum wage.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NLC in the state had on Tuesday embarked on strike to protest what it considered a failed negotiation by the Joint Negotiation Council (JNC) on the new minimum wage.

    Addressing newsmen on the sideline of the 5th Quadrennial State Delegates Conference of State Chapter of the Medical and Health Workers Union on Thursday in Asaba, Mr Goodluck Ofoburuku, the NLC Chairman, announced the suspension of the strike.

    He said that the strike was suspended in Delta State following intervention and directives from the national body for it to be allowed to conclude the negotiation on the consequential adjustment on the new minimum wage.

    “The initial directives that we received was that, if negotiation was not concluded by Tuesday, we should commence strike by Wednesday, which we complied with.

    “That is why, yesterday our people moved out to ensure that there was a compliance but based on the advice of the national body, we have advised our members to return to work and gradually they are going back to work.

    “We have been told that significant progress has been made by the Joint Negotiation Council (JNC),” the chairman said.

    Ofoburuku , however, said that the NLC in the state would await further directive from the national body should the negotiations fail.

    “We have soft pedaled but waiting for directive from the national should the negotiations fail.

    “The truth of the matter is that the state government has committed itself to pay the minimum wage once the template is ready.

    “However, if it is unsuccessful, the national headquarters will tell us what to do; I have no regret for taking an action that I am directed to take.

    “I was elected to fight for the interest of my people and if it means that going on strike is what will make the union get what it is asking for, I will not regret it,” Ofoburuku said.

    The NLC chairman, who is the outgoing State Chairman, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, said that his administration achieved some goals, including salary reviews, encouraged the building of capacity of workers and in house training for members.

    “But lately, those of our members who had in house training are finding it difficult to be converted after their education, it is a challenge that I want the incoming executive to take up that issue,” he said.

  • Delta: Okowa appoints 11 permanent secretaries

    Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has approved the appointment of eleven permanent secretaries for the Delta State Civil Service and the Post Primary Education Board (PPEB).

    TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Lucky Omokri, Deputy Director of Information in the State Ministry of Information made this known on Tuesday while stating that the date for the swearing-in ceremony will be announced later.

    Those appointed in the State Civil Service are Onojeta A. Francis, Paul Osahor Onyebuchi-Lucky, Uwalogho Ese Joseph, Nwanze Anastasia Ngozi (Mrs), Obiegba Cletus Nzefili, Ehimen-Babigha Charity (Mrs), and Agas Oghenekevwe (Mrs).

    Those appointed in PPEB are Aghwadoma Felicia Iroroevwo (Mrs), Tonwe Unioyo Alero. C (Mrs), Bamah Gozi Judith J. (Mrs), and Chukwuma Austine Ekababanichionye.

    Meanwhile, the Delta State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed members of the State Direct Labour Agency (DLA) recently nominated by Governor Okowa.

    TNG reports the nominees were screened and confirmed at Tuesday’s plenary presided over by Speaker of the House, Sheriff Oborevwori.

    The members are Precious Ajaino as Director General, Blessing Enamuotor, Ndudi Osakunih-Izuegbu and Austin Bebeteidoh as directors.

    Also, Governor Okowa on Tuesday inaugurated a 42-member State Advisory and Peace Building Council with a charge on the members to sustain and deepen the peaceful atmosphere in the state.

    The council has Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, former Minister of Information, as Chairman.

    Okowa named former state Deputy Governors – Chief Benjamin Elue and Prof. Amos Utuama – and Prince Sam Obi, Chief Chris Agbobu, Alawei Brodrick Bozimo, Brig.-Gen. B. Demeyeibo (rtd), Chief Mike Adiotomre and Chief Ignatius Agidi as members.

    Other members included Chief Patrick Egone, Mr John Nwagimeje, Sen. Stella Omu, Mr Paul Enebeli, Sen. Patrick Osakwe, Dr.(Mrs) F. Nwaeze, Prof. E.C. Nwanze, Dr Pius Sinebe, Chief Joseph Ejigba, Chief Eddie Sorhue and Chief (Mrs) Esther Uduehi,

    Also, Chief E.D. Oborfukoro, Chief Robert Ejifoma, Pa. John Edah, Chief Roland Oritsejafor, Chief E. E. Ebimani, Chief Judith Enamuotor, Rev. Gideon Oyibo, Mr Joseph Ikhena, Chief Denis Etaluku, Prof. Sam. Ukala, Chief Jonathan Uyeri and Chief Samuel Okoro are members.

    Other members are Mrs Felicia Ajagu, Mrs Theodora Giwa-Amu, Mrs Felicia Sani, Rev. Oke Akokotu, Elder Ayo Odonmeta, Chief Emmanuel Okumagba, Rear Adm. Mike Onah (rtd), Chief Magaret Unukegwo, Mrs. Grace Boyo and Rt. Rev. Justus Mogekwu.

    According to the governor, the inauguration is part of the State Government’s effort to further strengthen the wheel of governance in the state.

    “As a way of tapping from the wealth of experience of our people, it is necessary to reconstitute the Delta State Advisory and Peace Building Council through the appointment of these men and women of tested integrity and exemplary character.

    “Let me reiterate that the appointment of the members of the council is not based on any political consideration whatsoever,” he said.

    He charged the council to bring their experiences to bear on their function and create environment to deepen the peace between the state executive and other arms of government.

    Okowa charged the council ensure harmony between Delta government and the Federal Government and other international bodies.

    He called on the citizens to give the council the needed support and corporation to succeed while thanking the members for accepting to serve.

    “I urge all of you to bring your wealth of experience to bear on this appointment,” Okowa said.

    Responding on behalf of the council, Oyovbaire thanked the governor for the appointment and pledged their resolve to deliver on the assignment.

    Also in an interview, Rev. Mogekwu said the appointment was a call to service, adding that the council would not betray the confidence reposed on it to sustain and deepen the peaceful atmosphere in the state.

  • Gunmen kill Majority Leader in Delta

    Gunmen kill Majority Leader in Delta

    A Councillor and Majority Leader of Sapele Local Government Legislative Arm, Delta state Chief Venture Kagbude, has been reportedly shot dead by suspected assassins.

    It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred at about 6 pm on Tuesday along the Sapele/Effurun/Warri Road.

    Chief Kagbude, was the Chairman of Okirighre community in Sapele council area, as well as the chairman of the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), in the local government area, until his death.

    According to reports, the deceased was returning from Okuoke community located along the said road, where he had gone to inspect a house under construction for his mother.

    Unfortunately, the unknown gunmen waylaid and shot him dead.

    Director of the Asaba and Osubi International Airport, Austin Ayemidejor, while reacting to Kagbude’s death said, “it is sad news, a young man dreams to build a better society and is cut short by gunmen. He will surely be missed”.

    However, an undisclosed source related to the victim claimed that the late lawmaker was one of the frontiers against cultism and ritual activities in the area, adding that his demise must have resulted from his efforts, alongside the LGA chairman, “against cultism few months ago. I am sure his death must have come from there.”

    A senior police officer at the Sapele Police Area Command, name withheld, confirmed the development, stating that a search for the killers has commenced.

    But efforts to get official comments from the Delta State Police Command proved abortive, as repeated calls to the State Police Commissioner, Mr. Adeyinka Adeleke, mobile phone were not answered as at the time of filing this report.

  • Okowa hails Team Delta for winning 5th NYG

    Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Tuesday congratulated the victorious Team Delta for winning the 5th National Youth Games (NYG).

    The governor’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Tuesday in Asaba.

    Okowa praised the team for doggedness and determination which culminated in its back-to-back victory at the fifth edition of the games which ended in Ilorin on Tuesday.

    He said that with this victory, Team Delta had won the games for the fifth consecutive time.

    Okowa also expressed delight that the team surpassed last year’s record in winning the competition.

    The governor congratulated the athletes, their handlers and the management of Delta State Sports Commission on the record, which he described as “resounding “.

    He attributed the successes of the team to the huge investment of the state government in sports.

    Okowa gave an assurance that the talents discovered at this year’s games would be nurtured and mentored to become future stars for the state, country and the world.

    “I must commend and congratulate Team Delta for making us proud again by winning the 5th edition of the games.

    “It is instructive to note that our winning wasn’t by chance but by strategic planning and huge investments in sports development.

    “As a multi-ethnic state, we have identified sports as a unifying factor and it helped us to bring the youths together in a disciplined manner for their own good and that of our state in particular and Nigeria in general.

    “As a government, we have continued to devise ways and means to develop and further grow sports, which is evidenced by the revived Headmaster’s and principal’s Cup competitions and our huge investment in sports development,” the governor said.

    He commended the Federal Ministry of Sports for organising the Games and called for more stakeholders’ involvement in funding sports development in the country.

    Okowa recalled that the 2019 National Youth Games began on Sept. 10 and ended on Tuesday, with Delta finishing first with a total of 104 medals.

    Team Delta garnered 41 gold, 32 silver and 31 bronze, while Lagos State emerged second with a total of 72 medals; 22 gold, 36 silver and 14 bronze.

    Bayelsa finished third, winning 45 medals; 17 gold, six silver and 22 bronze.