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Octogenarian killed by own artisans after ransom demand in Delta 

Octogenarian killed by own artisans after ransom demand in Delta 

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA—When 80-year-old Peter Keborkwu hired a building artisan, 32-year-old Alex Kehinde, to renovate one of his properties about a month ago, he had no idea he was digging his own grave. That seemingly routine transaction cost him his life. Police in Delta State said the incident occurred at Ogwashi Ukwu, the headquarters […]

‘We only want peace’, Delta community pleads for help as land tension rises 

‘We only want peace’, Delta community pleads for help as land tension rises 

By Paul Olayemi OBITUGBO—For generations, the people of Obitugbo, a quiet Itsekiri community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have farmed, built homes, and raised families on land their ancestors settled centuries ago.  The community is known for its peaceful coexistence with neighbours and hopes for a brighter future, including a proposed university […]

How ancient road clearing ritual unites Delta communities 

How ancient road clearing ritual unites Delta communities 

By Ochuko Akuopha For generations, a simple four-kilometre stretch of earth has done more than link two communities in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, it has woven them into one cultural fabric. Once a year, the people of Obecha and their neighbours in Okpai Obeze revive a singular tradition where one side takes up […]

Student group lauds emergence of Adeola as APC gubernatorial candidate in Ogun

Student group lauds emergence of Adeola as APC gubernatorial candidate in Ogun

…Drums support By Adesina Wahab A student group, The Ogun State Students for Yayi Movement, has commended the emergence of Senator Solomon Adeola aka Yayi, as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State.In a statement by the Convener, Com. Bamgbose Tomiwa Peter, the group noted that Adeola has distinguished himself […]

Benisheikh attack: Situating security agencies’ intel response

Benisheikh attack: Situating security agencies’ intel response

By LOUIS ACHI At the risk of sounding jaded, intelligence, intel, typically refers to secret, security, or strategic data gathered about an enemy or a situation. It often implies actionable knowledge used for decision-making in security, business, or competitive contexts. This is the focus of this analysis. In the aftermath of the recent attack by terrorists […]

Ajadi showers praises on Oyo Deputy Governor Lawal

Ajadi showers praises on Oyo Deputy Governor Lawal

The leading governorship aspirant in Oyo State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal, describing him as a committed public servant and a pillar of support in the state’s governance. In a congratulatory message […]

Police welfare our priority — Disu, POWA chair

Police welfare our priority — Disu, POWA chair

By Matthew Johnson President of Police Officers’ Wives Association, POWA, Mrs Mutiat Oluwafunmiyo Disu, has assured that the welfare of the police remains the priority of the Inspector- General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu. Mrs Disu stated this when no fewer than 1,000 police officers in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, benefited from a free […]