By IFIOK UDOM Farm Worker Killed as Rural Insecurity Persists in Cross River FRESH concerns over rural security have emerged in Cross River State following the killing of a cocoa farm worker during an attack on a plantation in Boki Local Government Area, prompting police to launch a comprehensive investigation and a manhunt for three […]
By GEORGETTE CHIDI THE Delta State Police Command has taken another major step in its investigation into the death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro by exhuming her body for an autopsy. The exercise was conducted on 28th July in the presence of investigators, medical pathologists and representatives of all parties connected to the case. The forensic […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has renewed its nationwide campaign against the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml. The agency said fresh enforcement became necessary after discovering continued violations in several parts of the country. Speaking during […]
Government Condemns Violent Incident THE Delta State Government has strongly condemned the violent incident that occurred in Effurun on Sunday. It described the attack as disturbing and completely unacceptable. The government said it was particularly concerned by videos of the incident circulating across social media and other online platforms. In a statement issued on Tuesday, […]
By JULIET EKANEM AUTHORITIES are expected to investigate the death of a pastor whose body was discovered inside the premises of the Power in the Word of God for the World Ministry in Oron, Akwa Ibom State. The cleric was reportedly found dead on Thursday 23 July at the church located along Etim Inyang Street […]
Inside DESTMA’s Reform Agenda as DG Rejects Revenue Collection Allegations Changing Public Perception of Traffic Enforcement THE Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) has moved to redefine public understanding of its role, insisting that its primary responsibility is to improve road safety and traffic discipline rather than serve as a revenue-generating agency. Speaking during a […]
Police Intensify Crackdown on Infrastructure Vandalism in Akwa Ibom Two Suspects Arrested in Separate Incidents THE Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its campaign against infrastructure vandalism with the arrest of two suspects linked to separate theft and vandalism cases across the state. Announcing the development in a statement issued in […]
Delta Health Commissioner Alerts Residents to Fake Recruitment Scheme Public Advised to Ignore Fraudulent Employment Offers THE Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, has cautioned residents against a growing employment scam involving fraudsters impersonating him to solicit money from job seekers with false promises of securing government jobs. The warning follows reports that […]
Delta Government’s Security Investments Earn Police Commendation as Stakeholders Strengthen Partnership Police Command, Security Trust Fund Review Collaboration on Crime Prevention THE Delta State Police Command has credited sustained investments by the administration of Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori with improving policing capacity and strengthening public safety, as security stakeholders pledged to deepen collaboration against […]
Traditional ruler assures continued advocacy against reckless driving as FRSC calls for greater community participation in reducing road crashes. FRSC Strengthens Partnership with Traditional Institution on Road Safety THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta State Sector Command, has sought the support of the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, in […]