Former Leader of Udu Local Government Council Legislative Arm, Chief Ejiro Kayan, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of President General of Orhuwhorun Community.
In his declaration, Kayan made a firm commitment to run an all-inclusive government if elected.
He emphasized that his administration would prioritize unity, transparency, and the collective advancement of Orhuwhorun.
According to him, the community needs a leader who can bridge existing divides and foster a sense of belonging among all quarters and groups within the town.
Kayan made the declaration during a consultative visit to Chief Peter Toweh, the most elderly man of Eteme Quarters in Akoto, Orhuwhorun town.
He stated that the visit was as a result of his respect for traditional institutions and his desire to seek blessings and guidance from community elders.
He noted that he considered the consultation vital in the community’s political process, as they demonstrate a candidate’s commitment to cultural values and intergenerational dialogue.
During the visit, Kayan elaborated on his vision for Orhuwhorun, outlining plans to enhance security and improve development.
He stressed that his experience in legislative leadership at the local government level has prepared him to navigate complex community issues effectively. “I am not here to divide us but to bring everyone together under a shared vision of progress,” Kayan stated.
In response, Chief Peter Toweh prayed for Kayan and expressed his support for the former legislator’s aspirations.
The elder urged Kayan to remain focused on the welfare of the people and to uphold the principles of fairness and justice.
Toweh also called on other community members to give Kayan a fair hearing and to participate actively in the electoral process.
The Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Council, Chief Dr. Lucky Avweromre, has inspected over 35 ongoing projects and commissioned three brand new 300KVA transformers at the Council Secretariat, Otu-Jeremi, and Ekakpamre communities in the area.
The commissioning and handover ceremony took place during the chairman’s monthly monitoring and inspection of ongoing projects across the council area on Tuesday 21st April, 2026.
The inspection tour was attended by the Delta State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs and Chieftaincy Matters, Prince Kelly Kalanama Penawou, alongside other government officials.
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During the inspection, the delegation also visited several ongoing projects, including two- and three-bedroom housing units as well as agricultural farm initiatives aimed at boosting local food production and improving livelihoods within the communities.
The visit took a festive turn as community members gathered in large numbers with musical bands, canopies, and well-arranged seating to warmly receive and entertain the council chairman and his entourage.
In his address during the event, the Chairman stated that since they were sworn in by the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Dr. Sheriff Oborevwori, his led-administration formulated a Four-Point Agenda of Peace & Security; Unity & Inclusiveness; Innovation & Partnership; and Infrastructural Development to align with the Governor’s M.O.R.E. Agenda.
According to him, “We have pursued these agendas with strong determination. We have prioritized peace-building and inclusive governance, strategized infrastructure, improved the Primary Health Care delivery system, and enhanced Primary Education.
“When this administration came into office twenty-one (21) months ago, we were confronted with two major challenges. First, our brothers and sisters in Okuama Community had just been dislodged and were living in an Internally Displaced Persons Camp (IDP Camp) and urgently needed rehabilitation.
“To the glory of God, the Okuama Resettlement Centre, which we constructed, has been completed and commissioned, and our people are now resettled with dignity.
“The second challenge was the dilapidated structures across the Council that required urgent rehabilitation.
“Today, the comprehensive re-roofing and reconstruction of our Administrative Buildings, the Legislative Arm, the Unity Hall, the Council Pavilion, the Chairman’s Quarters, the Vice Chairman’s Quarters, the Leader of the House’s Quarters, and the fencing of the Local Government Secretariat all stand as discernible testaments to this administration’s unflinching commitment to improving infrastructure and making the workplace decent, functional, and conducive for service delivery.
“In our bid to promote agricultural services and ensure food sufficiency, we embarked on the construction of two (2) Green House Projects and the cultivation of four (4) hectares of cassava and maize farms.
“We also addressed other critical gaps in our communities as follows: Purchase of official vehicles for some Principal Officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Head of Works Department); Construction of a Community Resettlement Center, including a Solar-Powered Borehole, Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Toilets in Okuama;
“Renovation and furnishing of the Ughelli South Legislative Complex and Car Park; Purchase of a Toyota Hiace vehicle for the Ughelli South Legislative Arm; Purchase of a Toyota Sienna vehicle for the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ughelli South Local Government Chapter; Renovation of the Primary Health Care Center in Okwagbe;
“Installation of 24-hour Solar Power Energy at the Primary Health Care Center, Okwagbe; Construction of a Security Gate House at the Primary Health Care Center, Okwagbe; Purchase of seven (7) units of Cassava Grinding Machines for Ewu-Otor, Okparabe, and Arhavwarien Communities and construction of an Open Shade Mill;
“Grading and sand-filling of Ewu-Oviri-Olomu Road (3 Kilometers); Construction of a 50-meter Wooden Bridge at Omosuomo Waterside and reactivation of a collapsed Wooden Bridge at Omosuomo Inland; Renovation of the New Administrative Building (Modern Secretariat) at the Secretariat Complex;
“Renovation of the Old Administrative Building (Old Secretariat) at the Secretariat Complex; Renovation of the Chairman’s Residential Quarters in Jeremi; Furnishing of the Chairman’s Residential Quarters in Jeremi;
“Construction of Three (3) Bedsitters at the Chairman’s Residential Quarters in Jeremi; Construction of a Storey Building Security Gate House at the Chairman’s Residential Quarters in Jeremi; Laying of Interlocking Stones in the Premises of the Chairman’s Residential Quarters in Jeremi;
“Fencing of the Chairman’s Residential Quarters in Jeremi; Installation of a Solar-Powered Water System at Baba-Ido Primary School, Okwagbe; Sand-filling of the access road to Baba-Ido Primary School, Okwagbe; Completion of the Primary Health Care Center in Okpe-Olomu Community;
“Renovation of Gbaregolor Primary School, Gbaregolor; Sand-filling of the walkway of Gbaregolor Primary School, Gbaregolor; Clearing of road shoulders from the Council Secretariat to Okpare-Olomu Bridge to ECN Junction and from Jeremi to Oginibo; Clearing of the creek waterways (5 Miles) from Omosuomo Waterside to Omosuomo Inland;
“Construction of Drainage and Waste Management and Disposal at Otokutu Market; Purchase of Tables and Chairs for the Pupils and Teachers of Orhowhe Primary School, Edjophe; Purchase of Tables and Chairs for the Pupils and Teachers of Ughevwien Model Primary School, Otu-Jeremi; Award of Scholarships to 21 Students of Delta State School of Marine Technology, Gbaregolor Campus;
“Rehabilitation of the failed portions at Oguname-Ovwor Road and Iwhrekan-ECN Road; Renovation of the NULGE Building at the Secretariat Premises; Construction of Two (2) Green House Projects at the Secretariat Premises; Cultivation of Four (4) Hectares of Cassava and Maize Farms; Fencing and Construction of a Gate House at Otarobo Primary School, Otegbo/Okwemor;
“Renovation of the Vice Chairman’s Residential Quarters; Renovation of the Leader of the House’s Residential Quarters; Construction and Reinforcement of the Existing Secretariat Fence (ongoing); Renovation of the Council Unity Hall (ongoing); Reconstruction of the Council’s Pavilion (ongoing); Supply of Chairs and Benches to Primary Schools in Okparabe and Ewu-Urhobo Communities;
“Furnishing of selected Offices in the Local Government Secretariat; Construction of a Primary Health Care Center in Obi-Ayagha (ongoing); Renovation and furnishing of the Divisional Police Officer’s Residential Apartments; Procurement and Installation of a Transformer and reactivation of Power Supply to the Staff Quarters in the Secretariat Premises;
“Procurement and Installation of a Transformer in Otu-Jeremi Community; Procurement and Installation of a Transformer in Ekakpamre Community. We also embarked upon the execution of various constituency projects across the twenty (20) State Electoral Wards in the Local Government Area.
“Besides, it is pertinent to acquaint you with the fact that we assumed office during the challenging moments of the Okuama/Okoloba Communities’ crisis. In pursuit of our peace-building agenda, we were able to bring the two communities together and equally made them sign a peace accord. Today, there is relative peace between the two communities.
“Furthermore, Ughelli South Local Government is largely an agrarian local government, whose mainstay is farming and fishing. Our targets for speedy grassroots development are being constrained by the challenge of resources.
“Although the resources of Ughelli South Local Government have improved, the greatest percentage of the resources are utilized for the payment of salaries and emoluments of teaching and non-teaching staff of the primary schools, hence constraining the Local Government from fulfilling its critical obligations in terms of projects and programmes. Suffice it to add that Ughelli South Local Government has sixty (60) primary schools with about one thousand two hundred (1,200) teaching and non-teaching staff.
“Moreover, we are confronted with a litany of litigations arising from indebtedness and contractual obligations from previous administrations. To reduce distractions from this sector, we involved the contractors in dialogues and eventually resolved to make monthly installment payments. We have continued to be committed to the monthly payment of these debts arising from the execution of projects awarded by previous administrations.
“Other challenges included various protracted boundary disputes such as the boundary dispute between Ophorigbala Community in Ughelli South Local Government and Gbekebor Community in Burutu Local Government.
“Disputes between Olodiama Community in Ughelli South Local Government and Kpakiama Community in Bomadi Local Government; disputes between Oviri-Olomu Community in Ughelli South Local Government and Egodor Community in Burutu Local Government; disputes between Egbo Ideh Community in Ughelli South Local Government and Ayakoromo Community in Burutu Local Government.
“Disputes between Alagbabri Community in Ughelli South Local Government and Bomadi Town in Bomadi Local Government; disputes between Ewu-Otor Community in Ughelli South Local Government and Edjekota Community in Ughelli North Local Government; and disputes between Imode Community in Ughelli South Local Government and Oghior Community in Udu Local Government.
“In tandem with our peace-building agenda, we have been able to bring some of these disputing communities to sign peace agreements, but our desire is to entrench enduring peace between the communities.
“There are also the challenges of environmental factors, which include a marshy environment that makes embarking on projects very expensive; environmental degradation and pollution arising from oil exploration and exploitation; as well as flooding that is fast becoming an annual occurrence.”
He expressed appreciation to the Governor of the State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Dr. Sheriff O. Oborevwori, whom he said gave them a firm foundation and continued to encourage them to remain committed to grassroots development.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs and Chieftaincy Matters, Prince Kelly Kalanama Penawou, in a chat with newsmen after the commissioning of the transformers and inspection, commended the Council chairman for his drive for the infrastructural development of the Council area in line with the state Government’s M.O.R.E. Agenda.
He advised members of the benefiting communities to make use of the transformers and guard them against vandals.
Mr. Jacob Abitor, President General of Ekakpamre Community, who responded on behalf of the communities, thanked the Council Chairman for the donation of the transformers to boost electricity in the area.
He promised on behalf of others to guard and maintain the transformers against vandals for maximum utilization.
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, received two distinguished accolades on Saturday evening—Outstanding Independent Governor and Best Independent Governor in Urban Renewal for the year 2025.
The honours were conferred during the Independent Newspapers Silver Jubilee Awards, an event celebrating the publication’s 25th anniversary under the theme “Game Changers: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Tomorrow.”
The ceremony took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.
Represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, Governor Oborevwori characterized the awards as a strong endorsement of his administration’s accomplishments and the effective implementation of the state’s development plans.
In a post-event discussion with reporters, Onyeme remarked, “It is clear to all Nigerians, and particularly to the people of Delta State, that Governor Oborevwori has markedly shifted the trajectory of governance since his inauguration in 2023.
“He is now widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading governors in the sphere of urban renewal. The evidence of progress is plain for all to see.”
Onyeme detailed the extensive urban revitalization underway across Delta State, emphasizing that as one of Nigeria’s most urbanized states, it has experienced swift infrastructure development in a relatively short time.
He pointed to several flyover constructions in critical areas like Ughelli, Warri, Effurun, and Enerhen Junction, which have alleviated traffic congestion while modernizing the appearance and utility of these urban hubs.
The deputy governor also revealed that the state government has completed nearly 300 kilometers of road projects in the past year alone—a substantial move toward addressing historical infrastructure gaps.
“When independent bodies evaluate our work and choose to recognize it, we are not taken aback. The achievements are tangible,” Onyeme stated.
He added that the awards would act as both an acknowledgement and an incentive for the administration to redouble its efforts in bringing the benefits of democracy to residents.
“Our work is continuous. We were chosen to serve the citizens of Delta State, and we are dedicated to fulfilling that mandate. Greater trust in us will only yield greater results,” he affirmed.
Onyeme credited the governor’s dedication to his profound commitment to public service and his deep-rooted ties to the state, noting that Oborevwori is focused on establishing an enduring positive legacy.
“His goal is to ensure that by the conclusion of his second term, the transformation he has brought about will be unmistakable. He intends to establish a benchmark for subsequent administrations to follow or exceed,” Onyeme explained.
Earlier in the program, Steve Omanufeme, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Independent Newspapers, extended congratulations to all honorees.
He clarified that recipients were chosen through a combination of public votes and careful evaluation by an independent jury and the newspaper’s editorial board.
Omanufeme also shared that additional events to mark the silver jubilee would be held in October, featuring a gathering of stakeholders and special guests.
The police have arrested five suspected kidnappers and recovered a pistol, a locally made gun, live ammunition, and cartridges in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a statement issued on Friday, 17 April 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, stated that the kidnapping incident occurred on 1 February 2026 at about 2000hrs along the Warri–Sapele Road by Adeje Community.
According to the statement, “The incident was reported on 4 February 2026 at about 1700hrs, following the abduction of a group of travellers who were ambushed by armed hoodlums.
“The assailants, armed with guns and other dangerous weapons, forcefully took the victims into the bush.
“Two of the victims managed to escape and promptly raised the alarm, triggering a coordinated response involving the Police, the Nigerian Army, and local vigilantes.
“Sustained pressure from the joint security team forced the kidnappers to abandon the remaining victims, who were subsequently rescued unhurt.
“Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, operatives of the Orerokpe Division arrested one Dafiaga Timothy (male) on the same day, 4 February 2026, while attempting to withdraw money using one of the victim’s ATM cards at a POS point in Adeje Community.
“The DPO of Orerokpe Division was directed to transfer the case to the CP-Special Assignment Team for discreet and further investigation.
“Following sustained interrogation and technically generated intelligence, on 31 March 2026 at about 1600hrs, operatives arrested additional members of the syndicate, including Samuel Omonigho (male), 31, in Kokori Community, Ethiope East Local Government Area, and Henry Christmas (male), 22, in Adeje Community, Okpe Local Government Area.
“A further breakthrough was recorded on 5 April 2026 at about 1445hrs, when operatives arrested two more members of the syndicate, namely Ovo Wilson Junior (male), also known as ‘Sheboy’, 24, in Mereje Community, Okpe Local Government Area, and Emakpo Ubiaro Abel (male), 36, in Ughwagba Community, Okpe Local Government Area.
“Investigation revealed that Emakpo Ubiaro Abel is a tricycle rider who conveys the gang members to and from their operational locations.
“Furthermore, on 13 April 2026 at about 0535hrs, operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team, acting on information obtained during interrogation, carried out a follow-up operation at a hideout located at Oka Junction, Agbarho.
“A thorough search led to the recovery of one fabricated Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of live ammunition and one locally made gun with seven live cartridges.
“The syndicate has been linked to a series of kidnapping and armed robbery incidents across Warri, Sapele, Agbarho, Ughelli, and adjoining areas.
“The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, commended the synergy between security agencies and the vigilance of community members, which contributed to the success of the operations,” the statement added.
The recent diatribe by one Mr. Fejiro Oliver against Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, (TSSNL), represents more than mere criticism—it is a deliberate campaign of calumny, engineered to undermine a proven defender of Nigeria’s economic lifeline.
This rejoinder dismantles Oliver’s unfortunate baseless allegations and exposes his ill-motives, while reaffirming Tantita’s exemplary record in safeguarding our nation’s oil and gas infrastructure.
Ordinarily, one would have decided to ignore his unfortunate campaign of calumny against Tantita Limited, but that would amount to being silent in the face of deliberate falsehood targeted against the developmental potentials of the region.
Any discerning mind would readily agree that Fejiro Oliver’s persistent attacks on Tantita are not rooted in facts but in a well-funded agenda to discredit a company that has single-handedly reversed the tide of oil theft in the Niger Delta.
Today, the current government is enjoying relative economic stability because of the peace that has guaranteed robust and unimpeded oil/gas operations in the region.
Oliver’s narratives are carefully and wickedly concocted, designed to mislead the public and erode trust in a rare Nigerian success story.
Oliver’s claims of “extravagant spending” and demands to “share the pipeline security contract” are not only false but dangerously divisive.
Their wicked narratives ignore the stark reality: before Tantita’s involvement, Nigeria bled billions annually from brazen theft, with multiple layers of failed security arrangements.
Tantita’s singular, focused mandate—backed by technology, intelligence, and community partnership—has achieved what fragmented, politically inflated contracts never could. Tantita represents a pragmatic local solution to a long-standing security crisis in the Niger Delta.
Moreover, it must be stated plainly: Fejiro Oliver’s mission is not independent journalism. It is a crass, sponsored crusade, bankrolled by his bandwagon of evil financiers—fifth columnists within and outside the Niger Delta—who thrive when Nigeria’s resources are unprotected and vulnerable. At best, his postulations fuel ethnic tensions with a potential to undermine security gains in the region.
These shadowy interests see Tantita’s effectiveness as an obstacle to their illicit gains. Oliver’s pen, it appears, is for hire to these enemies of national progress.
Oliver’s allegations of underperformance collapse under the weight of empirical evidence. Since Tantita assumed its mandate, illegal bunkering and pipeline vandalism have plummeted.
Characteristically, Oliver’s allegations contradicts regulatory findings as well as lacks documentary proof.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has publicly attested to dramatic increases in crude oil production—a direct result of Tantita’s vigilant, technology-driven operations.
Their model combines: Human Intelligence (HUMINT): Turning host communities into partners, not adversaries. Advanced Surveillance: Using drones, satellites, and real-time monitoring to secure vast terrains.
Rapid Response: Preventing theft proactively, not merely documenting losses.
To deny this transformative impact is to side with the saboteurs who once operated with impunity in the Niger Delta region.
Oliver’s insinuations that Tantita neglects its personnel are not just false—they are malicious fiction. Tantita’s operatives are paid promptly and regularly, a practice that boosts morale, loyalty, and effectiveness.
The company invests in continuous training, state-of-the-art equipment, and holistic welfare, recognizing that a secure, valued workforce is essential to mission success.
Where rare allegations of non-payment arise, they often trace back to undisciplined individuals removed for violating strict ethical codes—a testament to Tantita’s zero-tolerance policy toward corruption.
Tantita executes its duties strictly within the framework of its contract with NNPCL, under the oversight of government security agencies—the Nigerian Navy, Army, and NSCDC.
The company’s role as a force multiplier has enhanced inter-agency collaboration, not undermined it. As for the contract’s value, it pales in comparison to the trillions previously lost to theft.
Tantita’s fee is a strategic investment, yielding exponential returns for the nation in recovered and protected crude.
Fejiro Oliver is hereby warned to desist from his campaign of calumny. His relentless, unfounded attacks serve only the interests of evil economic saboteurs and their financiers.
The public is urged to see through his antics—to recognize that his narratives are engineered to destabilize the oil-rich region, and distort access to accurate information on contextual issues in the area.
Tantita Security Services has proven itself as a steadfast partner in Nigeria’s fight against economic sabotage. It is a model of Nigerian excellence, integrity, and effectiveness.
Rather than entertain baseless criticisms from shadowy characters like Fejiro Oliver, we should support, strengthen, and replicate its success.
The nation’s security and prosperity depend on the economic contributions of the region and we must not allow greedy characters like Fejiro derail the developmental aspirations of the people in the region.
Tantita has helped halt oil theft and restore critical national revenue, succeeding where conventional security faltered due to lack of community support and buy-in.
More importantly, it has stabilized the Niger Delta by creating jobs and proving that empowering local communities is essential to Nigeria’s survival.
Beyond the empirically verifiable numbers, it has also demonstrated that empowering host communities is not just strategic, but indispensable to Nigeria’s economic survival.
In closing, we would like to empathically assure Fejiro and his financiers that history will remember Tantita’s genuine contributions to peace and development in the region, no matter how loudly evil voices seeks to distort their legacy.
Mr. Christian Eni Cassidy, is a Niger Delta stakeholder based in the region
The newly inaugurated leadership of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Ughelli South Local Government Area has declared its mission to propagate the perceived benefits of the current federal and state administrations directly to the grassroots.
The Coordinator, Deacon Matthew Kwode, made the declaration during the group’s inaugural meeting in Otu-Jeremi on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Kwode stated that the ambassadors are now set to “preach the message of the gains of the renewed hope,” acting as representatives of President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
He conceded that “the times are hard because of the subsidy removal and other economic policies of Mr. President,” but insisted that “the gains are more.”
Central to their messaging, according to Kwode, is justifying the federal government’s contentious economic reforms.
He pinpointed the removal of the fuel subsidy as a “major bold step,” arguing that its proceeds have “boosted the economy of Nigeria.”
“Our message is to drive down the reform, showcasing the good works that Mr. President is doing and of course the good work of his Excellency the governor,” Kwode explained.
He linked these federal reforms to state-level projects, suggesting that initiatives like the gigantic projects across the state and others previously unattainable by local governments are now possible because of the reformed economic framework.
The core objective, Kwode stated, is to solicit public support by convincing Delta State residents that both the President and the Governor “met well for the good people.”
He emphasized the ambassadors’ role is to ensure the people understand this, despite immediate hardships.
“The renewed hope ambassadors are the representative of Mr. President and the governor taking the message down to the grassroots,” he said, framing the campaign as essential for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) “Renewed Hope for More” agenda.
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt Easter greetings to Christians throughout Delta State and Nigeria, encouraging them to maintain steadfast faith and dedication to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori highlighted that Easter symbolizes hope, sacrifice, and renewal—a time that commemorates the victory of light over darkness and life over death through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
He urged Christians to embrace the virtues demonstrated by Jesus, such as love, humility, perseverance, and selflessness, emphasizing that these principles are vital for fostering unity, peace, and prosperity in society.
Governor Oborevwori stated, “This holy season reminds us of Jesus Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, His glorious resurrection, and the enduring hope it offers to all.
“As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, let us also reaffirm our dedication to building a state and nation grounded in peace, justice, and fraternity.”
He added, “May the joy and hope of Easter enrich your hearts and homes. Let us pray for sustained peace, prosperity, and divine guidance for our beloved state and our great nation, Nigeria.
“I encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly, treasure time with family and friends, and show compassion to those in need. Together, we can create a brighter and more prosperous future for all.”
The Governor also reassured residents of Delta State of his administration’s continued efforts to enhance living standards and improve the quality of life for every citizen.
The Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, His Majesty Matthew Ediri Egbi, Owahwa II, has extended warm congratulations to the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, His Majesty Albert Akpomudje, SAN, FCIArb, Eyavwie-Alaka I, on his recent emergence as the 54th Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers.
The congratulatory message was formally issued in a statement signed by three key representatives of the Ughievwen Kingdom: the Otota of Ughievwen Kingdom, Olorogun Matthew Akpogbemre Shaire; the Secretary of the Ughievwen Council of Chiefs, Olorogun John Okoro; and the Director of Media and Publicity for the Ughievwen Kingdom Palace, Olorogun Sunday Apah, the statement highlighted that His Majesty, the Ohworode of Olomu, is not only a revered traditional ruler but also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb).
His appointment as Chairman of the Body of Benchers—a pivotal legal body responsible for the call to the Bar and regulation of professional standards for lawyers in Nigeria—is seen as a testament to his exemplary career and leadership in the judiciary. This role places him at the helm of an institution critical to upholding legal integrity and ethics nationwide.
The Okobaro of Ughievwen, in his message, praised the Ohworode, noting he is also an indigene and a chief of Ughievwen Kingdom, for his dedication to justice, legal excellence, and service to both his kingdom and the nation.
He emphasized that such an appointment brings joy not only to the Olomu Kingdom but also to the entire Urhobo nation and the Niger Delta region, showcasing the potential for traditional institutions to contribute meaningfully to national development and governance.
We pray that the Almighty God grants His Majesty, the Ohworode, divine wisdom, strength, and discernment as he assumes this vital national role. May his tenure be marked by profound impact, reinforcing the pillars of justice and ethical practice within the Nigerian legal system for the benefit of our nation.
The Police have arrested three suspected fleeing members of the Vikings Confraternity over the murder of Mr. Alex Adanike in Agbarha-Otor, Delta State.
In a statement on Tuesday, 31st March 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer of Delta State, SP Bright Edafe, stated that on 20th January 2026, members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, also known as Aro Bagger, had gruesomely shot and stabbed to death one Alex Adanike, a 31-year-old male from Agbarha-Otor Community, whom they mistook for his twin brother, Okpako Adanike.
He noted that extensive investigation into the matter had earlier led to the arrest of two suspects: Warri Ochuko and Lucky Okohwoake, who both confessed to the crime.
According to the statement, “in a related development, a recent raid on criminal hideouts in Ughelli and Warri areas of the state, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, led to the arrest of two additional suspects: Tega Micheal, a 26-year-old male of No. 22 Umutu Area, Ughelli, and Tena Sagbene, a 32-year-old male of No. 26 Oseri Street, Ughelli.
They were identified by the suspects in custody as part of the gang that jointly murdered the deceased on the said date.”
All suspects confessed to the crime and were today, 31st March 2026, arraigned before the Ughelli High Court and remanded in prison custody.
The police in Delta State have arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters and armed robbers, and recovered a locally fabricated cut-to-size gun and two live cartridges in different locations in the state.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, on March 30th, 2026, it was stated that the breakthrough against the fraudsters came when operatives of the Quick Response Squad, led by SP Collins Arrey, raided a location in Opete on 28 March 2026. The location was suspected to be a hub for internet fraud activities.
According to the police spokesman, the operation was the result of information received from a distress caller, who reported that her younger brother had sent a distress message saying he was being held hostage and forced to engage in cybercrime (internet fraud).
“The operation exposed an organised network of young suspects operating from a residential apartment converted into a cybercrime base.
Thirty-four suspects were arrested on the spot. Items recovered include 37 laptops, 1 iPad, 7 mobile phones, and a calabash containing suspected charms, indicating the scale and organised nature of the operation.”
In another development, on 29 March 2026 at about 0900hrs, operatives of the Department of Operations, Delta State Police Command, while on patrol along Ogbolu/Illah Road, intercepted a tricycle conveying two occupants under suspicious circumstances.
On sighting the operatives, the tricycle rider feigned compliance, while one of the passengers suddenly alighted and fled into a nearby bush in a bid to evade arrest.
The suspect was immediately pursued. Upon being confronted, he attempted to resist arrest by attacking the operatives with a wooden object, but was subdued and arrested.
A search conducted on the tricycle led to the recovery of a locally fabricated cut-to-size gun loaded with two live cartridges, confirming criminal intent.
The suspect, later identified as Mustapha Musa (M), aged 32 years, from Kogi State, alongside the tricycle rider, Iyanosor Ogbizi (M), aged 34 years, were arrested and taken into custody.
Both suspects are in custody, and the recovered exhibits have been transferred for further investigation.
