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Edo Community Gets Clan-head After 18 Years Of Legal Battle

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2 years ago

March 13, 2024

The Edo State government has presented staff of office to Alhaji Muftairu Oare as clanhead of Anwain clan in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state after 18 years of legal battle.

According to reports, after the demise of the clanhead in 2006, some village heads in the clan went to court to restrain the state government from recognising Alhaji Muftairu Oare as the clanhead.

The matter was said to have moved from one court to the other until December 21, 2023 when a High Court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Ahamioje threw out the case for lack of merit.

Presenting the staff of office, Governor Godwin Obaseki said the historic event was the climax of the series of traditional ceremonies to mark the ascension to the revered throne of Anwain by HRH Mufutairu Oare.

Represented by Mr Monday Osaigbovo, Commissioner for Ministry of Local Government,
Community and Chieftaincy Affairs,
he said all hands must be on deck to bring about the much-needed progress and development to the community in line with the vision, programme and policy of his administration.

He advised the subjects to be vigilant and promptly report any strange and suspicious character in their midst to law enforcement agencies so as to reduce the incident of crime to the barest minimum.

“l implore the good and hardworking people of Anwain Community to support and rally round the Erama Anwain of Anwain (Clan Head of Anwain) to enable him effectively discharge his royal duties.

“As you are aware, no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of rancor. in this regard.”

He reiterated that the administration would not tolerate any act that is capable of undermining the peace and tranquility in Anwain community.

In his address, the clanhead said: “Your presence at Idegun today marks the glorious end of the titanic court battles that have been raging in the clan between me and my adversaries for years.

“Your Excellency, sir, my father died on the 15th April, 2006, before I could complete the burial ceremonies of my late father, my hitherto adversaries who had made things very difficult for my father, went to court to foreclose any possible attempt to inform the government of the death of my father and possible request for my installation as the
successor.

“Immediately they heard that the whole burial ceremonies had been completed and formally installed as the village head and
prospective clanhead of Anwain, they went to court.”

“We look forward to extending our good hands of fellowship to all aggrieved members of the community,” He said

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Fire Guts Section Of Rivers Secretariat

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3 hours ago

October 6, 2025

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A section of the Rivers State Secretariat was on Monday evening gutted by fire, leaving parts of the complex damaged before it was brought under control.

The fire, which reportedly started a few minutes past 5 p.m., was contained through the swift response of the Rivers State Fire Service.

Eyewitnesses said the blaze spread rapidly before firefighters arrived at the scene to extinguish it, preventing further damage to nearby offices.

Although the cause of the fire has not been officially confirmed, preliminary reports suggest that an electrical fault may have triggered the incident.

The Rivers State Head of Service, Inyingi Brown, also attributed the outbreak to an electrical fault, urging workers to ensure that all electrical appliances are switched off before leaving the office.

An unconfirmed source indicated that the fire may have affected the state Pension Commission, though the extent of the damage remains unclear.

Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the full impact of the incident as investigations continue.

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18-year-old Hangs Self, Police Launch Investigation

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1 day ago

October 5, 2025

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The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of an 18-year-old identified as Tersoo Veregh, who allegedly took his own life in Makurdi, the state capital.

According to Zagazola Makama, the deceased’s father, Mr. Veregh Nathaniel, of Iorkyaako Street, High Level area of Makurdi, made the tragic discovery around 2:00 a.m. on October 4, when he stepped out of his room to ease himself and found his son hanging from the ceiling.

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘B’ Division, Makurdi, led a team of detectives to the scene. The body was photographed and later taken to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital mortuary.

Police authorities said an investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Police Intercept Illicit Drugs, Recover Pistols In Delta

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1 day ago

October 5, 2025

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The Delta State Police Command has intercepted a truck loaded with large quantities of suspected illicit drugs.

The truck, with registration number 3BGT 18LG, driven by one Dennis Uruma, a 52-year-old man from Igalamela Local Government Area of Kogi State, was intercepted by a patrol team of the Eagle Net Special Squad, Asaba, led by Commander SP Danyaya Yunusa.

The operation was conducted in synergy with the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Illicit Drugs and Human Trafficking.

The driver was arrested after the search, while the counting and measurement of the exhibits are ongoing.

In another development, on October 3, 2025, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, led by Commander CSP Nosa Alex, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted raid on a suspected criminal hideout around the Basket Market area of Asaba.

During the operation, three suspects, Rabbi Godwin, 25, Lucky Nanakumo, 20, and David Igwe, 19, were arrested.

A search of the location yielded one fabricated Beretta pistol, which was recovered and secured as evidence.

Again, on October 1, 2025, the DPO ‘B’ Division, Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, led his surveillance team in a swift response to a distress report about a robbery incident around the BONSAAC axis of Asaba, where a female victim was dispossessed of her phone and other valuables at gunpoint by two male suspects.

Working with local vigilantes, the team established a discreet cordon and began a methodical sweep of adjoining streets.

The coordinated push paid off when officers intercepted one suspect, Amara Nwako, 21, a male indigene of Oko, while his accomplice fled into an uncompleted building.

A locally made pistol was recovered during a search of the immediate vicinity. Preliminary findings revealed a possible cult affiliation linking the suspect to a certain Arobaga secret cult.

According to Bright Edafe, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, all the suspects remain in custody, while a manhunt is underway for the fleeing accomplice.

(DAILY POST)