A young Nigerian, Mr. Izu Lucky is still wanted by the federal government of Nigeria in what many political analysts have said is part of a crackdown on those who were not satisfied with the economic conditions in the country. Izu born in May 1987 has explained that the man-hunt for him is politically motivated […]
THE Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, His Majesty, King Monday Arthur Whiskey, Udurhie I, has called on President Bola Tinubu to confer a National Honour on High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Limited. The monarch made the call, on Sunday, while addressing newsmen at his palace in Idjerhe, Ethiope West Local […]
SECURITY experts have called for impartial and balanced media coverage as a critical part of addressing the insecurity plaguing Nigeria. The recommendation came during the 5th Annual Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Asaba, Delta State. Themed “Security Challenges: Finding a Local Implementable Solution,” the […]
THE Nigerian Navy has been accused of undermining federal efforts to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, made the allegation during a meeting with the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), at Oporoza, […]
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) expresses grave concern over the alarming increase in kidnapping incidents and herder attacks in Delta State, particularly Delta Central and Delta North. We call upon the Nigerian Police Force and all relevant security agencies to intensify their efforts in curbing these menaces that threaten the peace and security of […]
TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited has emerged Independent Newspapers “Independent Security Company of the Year 2023” in recognition of its fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta region. This is even as Independent Newspaper is set to confer the security firm with the award on May 4, 2024. This is contained in a nomination […]
IN a major operation, the Nigerian Army successfully intercepted an international ammunition smuggling syndicate en route to Anambra State. Conducting a meticulously planned stop and search operation along Ajilete-Owode Road in Yewa North LGA of Ogun State, troops of 192 Battalion apprehended a truck bearing plate number (ENU 697 XY). To their astonishment, the vehicle […]
VICE-PRESIDENTIAL Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa has commiserated with the Delta Police Command and families of police officers killed by unknown gunmen in Anambra State. The officers, Inspector Lucky Aleh, Inspector Celestine Nwadiokwu and Inspector Jude Obuh were attached to the Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD) […]
The Nigeria Army on Friday said it has rescued two Chibok girls and 99 other abducted persons from Boko Haram camps. In a briefing in Maiduguri, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Waidi Shaibu, said the troops rescued the […]
ONE of the leading negotiators for the release of victims of the train attack in Kaduna State, Tukur Mamu, has been reportedly arrested by security operatives in Egypt. Mamu, who is also the spokesman for Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, was said to have been arrested on Tuesday by INTERPOL at the Cairo International […]