In a recent press statement forwarded by Delta Police Command Pro SP Bright Edafe . Insight Global News report that: The Delta State Police Command has recorded further operational successes in its efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms and combat violent crime across the State, as operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and Command Anti-Cult Unit (CACU), in separate intelligence-led operations, arrested two suspects and recovered two pump-action guns, eighteen live cartridges and other dangerous items. 1. VCRU ARRESTS SUSPECT, RECOVERS PUMP-ACTION GUN, 18 LIVE CARTRIDGES On 12th September 2026, operatives of…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has extended its warmest congratulations to its member, Judith Akatugba, on her well-deserved appointment as Head of the Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication Directorate of Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, the NDC Gubernatorial Candidate for Delta State. The Society described the appointment as a fitting recognition of Akatugba’s depth of experience, professionalism and outstanding track record in media and strategic communications, noting that her selection reflects the high standards the NDC gubernatorial candidate continues to set for his campaign team. Speaking on behalf of the Society, the SDNON President,…
0L-R: Executive Director, North, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Sufiyanu Garba; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, I.G. Best Company, Mr. Okereke Ignatus Mmbonye; and Divisional Head, SME Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Ugochi Osinigwe; at the Fidelity Bank Quarterly Business Forum held in Kano recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) through the Kano edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, which brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry stakeholders and customers to explore practical strategies for business…
Insight Global News report that The Delta State Police Command has concluded security arrangements for the 2026 Annual New Yam Festival of Onicha-Olona Community, scheduled to hold from 13th to 26th September 2026. The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, has ordered the deployment of personnel to the festival grounds, major entry and exit routes, identified flashpoints and other strategic locations within the community. Patrol and traffic teams have also been detailed to cover adjoining routes, regulate vehicular movement and respond promptly to incidents throughout the festival period. The CP warns that…
Acting on credible intelligence regarding a proposed cult gathering in Aragba-Orogun, operatives of the Command Anti-Cult Unit, Ozoro, raided the location and arrested eight suspects: Godspower Achubue (27), Ziden Edem (27), Kingsley Aniefem (36), Omita John (22), Onumu Happy (22), Kenneth Ukpurakpo (22), Juliet Festus (26), and Oghenegueke Okuanah (22). Preliminary investigation was extended to the residence of one of the suspects and a search warrant was executed, leading to the recovery of one pump-action gun, and one live cartridge. Investigation is ongoing. 2. POLICE FOIL ALLEGED EXTORTION AT CONSTRUCTION SITE, ARREST…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a three-day modularised refresher training programme aimed at strengthening the professional competencies of its personnel and equipping officers with contemporary knowledge, emerging global trends, operational standards and best practices in traffic management and customer service. The capacity-building programme, organised by MACTAY CONSULTING, a strategic training partner of LASTMA, was developed following a comprehensive Training Needs Assessment (TNA) conducted with LASTMA Contact Centre Agents and Support Staff. The outcome of the assessment was subsequently translated into eight structured learning modules, meticulously designed to address identified competency…
For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve customers in Rwanda or Zambia. Across Africa, commercial relationships are expanding and businesses are discovering new suppliers, customers and investment opportunities. The African Continental Free Trade Area is supporting this momentum by creating a framework for deeper economic integration, wider market access and increased trade among African countries. Farmers,…
A Nigerian journalist, Mr Iwuchukwu Francis, has petitioned the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) over an alleged dispute concerning a rented apartment in the Adamo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. Iwuchukwu Francis, in a statement made before the Nigeria Police Force at Imota and Araro respectively, on June 8, 2026, said he was seeking police intervention after paying a total of N570,000 in rent through an estate agent, Bolaji Ojo, who operates under the name Ojo’s Properties (Land and Property Consultancy). According to the journalist, his initial discussion about renting a room-and-parlour self-contained apartment took place by telephone…
On a quiet Monday morning, the proprietor of a growing private school walks through her compound before the first bell rings. The classrooms are freshly painted, teachers are preparing their lessons, and parents are arriving with children eager to begin another academic year. Behind the excitement of the new session is a list of urgent financial decisions. The school needs more desks to accommodate increasing enrolment. Some computers in the ICT laboratory must be replaced. The school bus requires repairs, additional teachers must be recruited, and suppliers are waiting for payment. Beside the school is an…
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has d!ed. He died today, September 9, while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Zanzibar, the country’s vice president said. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi said he had been suffering from a heart condition. Ndejembi added that funeral arrangements are under way in Kizimkazi, a village on the country’s semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar. Ameir was an agricultural academic who largely kept a low public profile. He became Tanzania’s first First Gentleman after President Samia took office in 2021. In his announcement, Ndejembi said Ameir d!ed at 08:00 local…