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Warri Airport Not Football Field, Delta Monarch Cries Out

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2 years ago

November 14, 2023

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo, SAN, has been urged to stop those using Warri airport in Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta state as a football pitch.

His Royal Majesty Dr Emmanuel Sideso Abe I, made the appeal at a reception party in his palace organised by his Uvwie kingdom for the Minister.

He said the Minister should act urgently on the issue for the sake of the safety of air passengers, adding that the government should also upgrade the place to an international airport.

While thanking President Bola Tinubu for appointing a son of his kingdom as a Minister the elated monarch among others appealed to the government to reverse lands donated by his kingdom to the military that were allegedly being sold to private developers by unknown intermediaries.

“We seek the release and reversion of the portion of our land which was acquired for the Nigerian army’s use as barracks, which lands are now being sold to private developers and homeowners at huge sums of money through unknown intermediaries. We demand the reversion of our lands.”

The monarch further urged the federal government to provide adequate funds for the smooth operations of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, FUPRE as a specialized petroleum and gas university, noting that the original concept of the university was for it to be funded by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

Keyamo on his part, expressed gratitude to the kingdom for the reception, adding that he was happy to be the first to be appointed back to back as Minister from the state.

He recalled that former president Muhammadu Buhari appointed him a Minister, and President Tinubu did the same, assuring also that he would serve meritoriously in his new office.

Some dignitaries at the event include Governor Sheriff Oborevwori who was represented by his Commissioner, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, former governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, member representing Warri federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, Olorogun Otega Omero, Prince Tonye Princewill, former governorship candidate in Rivers state amongst others.

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16-year-old Killed As NDLEA Operatives, Drug Barons Clash In Edo

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19 hours ago

October 30, 2025

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, and drug barons reportedly clashed at Okpuje, Uzeba community in Owan West Local Government Area, leading to the death of a 16 -years -old boy, identified as Emmanuel Monday George.

Two others identified as God’spower Omage (20 years) and Ajayi Irobia (54 years), were said to have sustained serious injuries during the gun duel which reportedly happened on Monday.

Mitchell Ofoyeju, state commander of the NDLEA disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin on Thursday.

Ofoyeju said that one of its officers sustained an injury after being struck on the hand with a sharp object.

Recall that Army and NDLEA officers were recently attacked by drug barons in the agrarian community, notable for cannabis cultivation.

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Store At Abuja Mall

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22 hours ago

October 30, 2025

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A fire incident occurred at the Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja in the early hours of Thursday.

The cause of the fire, which started around 3am, could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

It was gathered that only the Adidas Sports shop was affected.

It was further gathered that firefighters from the Federal Fire Service, the Berger Fire Department, and the FCT Fire Service, as well as police officers, were deployed to the scene.

A resident of Jabi, Saliu, who informed our correspondent of the incident, said the fire had been contained.

He said, “Around 3am., this morning, there was a fire incident at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja. No loss of life or injury was recorded. Only the Adidas Sports shop was affected by the fire.”

The FCT police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident to The PUNCH.

Adeh said police officers were deployed to the location to secure the area and prevent looting.

“We received a distress call at about 3:40 a.m. We immediately deployed our men there to secure the place and prevent any breach of public order,” she said.

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JUST IN: Hausa, Benin Youths Clash Over Killing Of Suspected Yahoo Boy

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1 day ago

October 29, 2025

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Several persons were on Wednesday night injured in a clash between Hausa and Benin youths, in Ogheghe community, Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, over the killing of a suspected yahoo boy identified as Chizi Benz.

According to sources, Chizi Benz was said to have been stabbed to death by a Hausa youth over a sour deal.

Though details of the deal were not available as at press time, the killing of Chidi Benz sparked outrage as youths stormed the streets with dangerous weapons in a revenge mission.

According to sources, many ‘Abokis’ were injured in a reprisal attack while others fled for safety.

News of the killing was to have spread to nearby communities of Uwelu along the Siluko Axis, forcing Hausa youths who do petty trading and rides okada closed their businesses and fled for safety.

According to sources, policemen who were deployed to the area fired tear gas to disperse the angry youths.

Edo Police Spokesman, Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident, promised to send a detailed statement.

He was yet to do so as at press time.