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NDLEA Officer Dies in Delta River During Suspect Pursuit
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
A tragic incident has claimed the life of an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during an operation at Obiaruku in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.
The officer reportedly drowned in the River Ethiope on Saturday while pursuing a suspected drug offender who allegedly jumped into the river in an attempt to evade arrest.
According to community sources, NDLEA operatives had apprehended the suspect and were taking him towards the River Ethiope Bridge when he reportedly broke away and entered the river.
The officers subsequently followed him into the water in an effort to prevent his escape. The operation, however, ended in tragedy when one of the operatives drowned.
Another officer who reportedly entered the river was rescued and taken to a hospital for medical attention, while the suspect and other persons being pursued were said to have escaped through the river.
The body of the deceased officer was later recovered from the water.
Community sources further disclosed that traditional rites associated with drowning incidents in the area were carried out before the remains were released to the relevant authorities. The sources said the rites reportedly involved the provision of a goat and other items.
The identities of the deceased officer, the surviving operative and the suspected offender had not been officially disclosed at the time of reporting.
An NDLEA source said the circumstances surrounding the incident would be investigated. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, also appealed to residents to remain calm.
Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the operation and the events that led to the officer’s death as investigations continue.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the Ibom Deep Sea Port project and the upgrade of the Victor Attah International Airport to international status, in a move expected to strengthen Akwa Ibom State’s transport and economic infrastructure.
President Tinubu announced the approvals on Friday, November 6, 2026, while addressing residents during a reception and political rally held in his honour at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The approvals followed requests made by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, who described the deep-sea port as a major economic project capable of transforming the state and the wider South-South region.
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Mulade Takes Warri Federal Constituency Campaign Consultations to Koko, Inaugurates Steering Committee
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Chief Sheriff Mulade, PhD, the National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Warri Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, has taken his political consultations to Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Mulade visited the community on Tuesday, November 3, where he sought traditional blessings and inaugurated his campaign steering committee as part of efforts to strengthen his political engagement across the constituency.
The visit provided an opportunity for the NDP candidate to engage traditional institutions and local stakeholders while formally establishing a campaign structure to coordinate his activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Salvation Ministries is set to dedicate its newly completed global headquarters, the Hand of God Cathedral, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The dedication ceremony marks a significant milestone for the church, which is led by its founder and Presiding Pastor, David Ibiyeomie.
The new cathedral is expected to serve as the ministry’s global worship centre, providing a larger space for religious gatherings, spiritual activities and other church programmes.
The event is anticipated to attract worshippers, church leaders, ministers of the gospel and other Christian faithful from different parts of Nigeria and beyond.
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