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Community

Ozoro Monarch Denounces Abuse Allegations, Warns Against Misinformation

The Palace expressed full support for security agencies investigating the incident and called for those responsible to be identified, arrested, and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent.

Community

Council Boss Orders Arrest of Attackers of 60-Year-Old Woman in Bomadi

According to the victim, she was returning from her daughter’s home with food items and medication when an unknown man suddenly accosted her by the roadside.

Community

Ozoro Assault: Police Arrest 11 More Suspects

The arrests followed video analysis and intelligence, taking those in custody to 15 as the command promised prosecution of all perpetrators.

Community

Suspected Serial Bike Thief Lynched in Delta Community

Residents caught the suspect, named Dangwari, on Hausa Road in Sapele and attacked him before security operatives arrived, police have not commented.

Education

Edo Police Confirm Arrest of All Suspect in Igbinedion School Bullying Incident

The suspects will be arraigned before a family court, while the school has expelled them and police reinforced school patrols.

News

Army, NDLEA Arrests Seven Drug Peddlers in Warri

Wednesday raids at Ugbomo, Uti, Jakpa Road and Ugbuwangue recovered suspected cannabis, with the suspects handed to NDLEA for prosecution.

Community

Mob Attacks Okpanam Police Headquarters, Leaving Officer Injured

Ten suspects were arrested after attackers, angered by an accident victim's death, destroyed patrol vehicles at the Delta division.

Community

Police Arrest Community Head, Four Others Over Ozoro Festival Assault

Five suspects have been moved to the state CID after videos showed women stripped during the festival, with the council chairman denying approval.

Community

TCN Confirms Collapse of Major Transmission Tower Due to Vandalism in Effurun

Thieves stripped bracing members from Tower T99, halting bulk power evacuation from Transcorp Power, with reconstruction already underway.

News

Ozoro Kingdom Says No Rape Occurred at Alue-Do Festival

Leaders admit youths harassed young women and disrupted the fertility festival, but say security agents restored order and no rape was reported.

Community

Gov Oborevwori Directs Police to Arrest Culprits Behind Ozoro Festival Assault

Viral footage of women being chased prompted a full police investigation, with residents urged to share credible information.

Community

Student Union Condemns Ozoro Festival Rape Culture

The union says videos of female students chased and stripped point to organised abuse, not isolated cases, and wants prosecutions.

News

Terrorism Deaths Jump 46% in Nigeria, Highest Globally –Report

ISWAP and Boko Haram drove about 80 per cent of the 750 deaths, even as global terrorism fell.

News

Tariff Hike: Shippers Council Calls for Dialogue as MSC Protest Continues

Freight forwarders rejected talks and vowed to picket MSC until charges are reversed, as the Council warned of port disruption.

Politics

Delta Govt Arraigns Two Suspects for Murder of Retired Justice Okogwu

Godwin Mngumi and Nnaji Abalum pleaded not guilty to armed robbery, conspiracy and murder; trial opens April 14.

Education

Over 1.16 Million Students Benefit as NELFUND Expands Access to Education

The fund has disbursed over N206 billion across 270 institutions in under two years, covering tuition and living costs.

News

NUPRC Clears Pre-Qualified Firms for 2025 Licensing Round, Opens Data Access Phase

Successful applicants notified on March 16 can lease technical data from March 17 before bidding for 50 blocs.

Community

Police, Soldiers Foil Kidnap in Delta, Rescue Three Victims Unharmed

A joint team tracked the gang to its hideout, killing one suspect and recovering an AK-47 as others fled.