A renewed call for Africa to reclaim its identity and reshape global perceptions of the continent took centre stage in Asaba as Nobel Laureate, , and renowned environmentalist, , rallied support for cultural rebirth and continental unity. The gathering, held at the Newton Jibunoh Convention Centre, Mandela Gardens, formed part of activities marking Africa Day…
The visit of Nobel Laureate, , to Asaba has ignited renewed calls for stronger media participation and grassroots cultural mobilisation as preparations intensify for the 2027 Festival of Black and African Arts and Culture (FESTAC), expected to return to Nigeria after 50 years. At a stakeholders’ gathering in Asaba, attention shifted beyond the celebration itself…
Residents of Adeje community in Delta State have been thrown into mourning following the alleged killing of a child by his father over claims that the victim was “eating too much.” The tragic incident, which reportedly occurred on Friday, has sparked outrage among residents, with community members said to have apprehended the suspect shortly after…
The Delta State Police Command has intensified efforts to strengthen human rights compliance and community policing through a series of interactive engagements involving police officers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders across the state. The initiative, organised in collaboration with the Police Service Commission (PSC), focused on promoting professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force, protecting…
The Delta State Police Command says it has intensified its crackdown on criminal activities across the state, leading to the arrest of 23 suspects, the recovery of a stolen HOWO trailer truck, and the seizure of large quantities of suspected illicit drugs in separate coordinated operations. The operations, carried out in different parts of the…
The Delta State Police Command says it has recorded fresh operational breakthroughs in its sustained crackdown on cultism, kidnapping, and violent crimes, with the rescue of a kidnapped three-year-old girl, the arrest of a suspected cultist, and the recovery of firearms in separate operations across the state. The command disclosed that operatives attached to the…
The Delta State Police Command has dismissed reports suggesting that officers shot two persons during a patrol operation in Ogwashi-Uku, clarifying that a personnel of the Nigeria Forest Security Service and a civilian died in what it described as a tragic accident during a joint security operation. The command said the incident occurred on Wednesday,…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has strongly condemned the alleged sexual abuse of four minor students by a school teacher identified as Kamalu, describing the incident as a disturbing betrayal of trust and a grave violation of children’s rights. In a statement issued on Friday, the association said the alleged act does not…
Nigeria is set to witness a major gathering focused on women’s contributions to national security as preparations intensify for the maiden edition of the WINSEC Summit & Awards 2026, scheduled to hold in Abuja. The summit, formally known as the Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC), is expected to convene key stakeholders across the…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has intensified calls for stronger collaboration between media practitioners and security agencies as part of efforts to promote national peace, improve public safety, and deepen inclusive governance in the country. The appeal came during a courtesy visit by officials of the association to the Commissioner of Police, Federal…
