RT. Hon. Afe, Dr. Tidi, Journalist Ukah, others shower praise on ACP Eyoh as he launches two books in Delta
RT. Hon. Afe, Dr. Tidi, Journalist Ukah, others shower praise on ACP Eyoh as he launches two books in Delta
By: Celestine Ukah
The former member that represented Okpe, Sapele, and Uvwie Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Efe Afe, the immediate past Chairman of Warri South Local Government Council, Hon. Dr. Michael Tidi, Esq., as well as ace Journalist Celestine Ukah, have both showered praise on Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Anietie Akpan Eyoh, as he launched two books he co-authored in Effurun near Warri, Delta State.
The distinguished personalities were on Saturday August 23 at Wellington Hotel Hall, joined by others to express laud appreciation to ACP Eyoh for his steadfast love in ensuring the security and safety of all residents wherever he is posted to discharge his duties.
Chairman of the book launch and immediate past Warri South LGC Boss, Hon. Dr. Michael Tidi, Esq., in his welcome address, commended ACP Anietie Eyoh and the co-author, Rev. Sis. Dr. Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, who is also an Associate Professor at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, for their effort in putting their thoughts together on security.
Dr. Tidi, while making his remarks on the book titles: Police Operational Strategy and Tactical Leadership for Enhanced Professionalism and Economic Impact, and the second book: Policing and the Perils of Duty: Understanding the Clauses of Careless Death among Police Officers, said policing isn’t the duty of one agency alone.
He urged all citizens to perform the sacred duty of policing, adding that to produce two books such as the authors have done is deep and foresighted, noting that ACP Eyoh and Rev. Sis. Uzonwanne have both contributed to the growth and advancement of society.
In his goodwill message, ace Journalist Celestine Ukah also lauded ACP Eyoh for his dedication and exceptional visionary skills in policing, especially in crime fighting and reforms wherever he has served.
Journalist Ukah described ACP Eyoh as a dogged and gallant police officer who had a good relationship with the media while he was in Warri and also as an architect of modern police Divisional Stations across Delta State and beyond.
The book reviewers, Prof. Uju Ezenekwe of the Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Unizik, Awka, and Prof. Mary Olire Edema, noted that the two books talk about the use of technology in carrying out modern policing as well as caution on leaders to remain calm under pressure in order not to make mistakes, even as it also recognizes the role of traditional institutions in security.
Others who gave goodwill addresses include the immediate past Vice Chairman of Warri South Local Government Council, Chief Mrs. Divine Iniovosa, Chief Linda Ikpuri, Delta State NURTW Chairman, Chief Francis Arhiyor represented by Chief Friday Agbaja, Comrade Victor Ojei-Wongbox, Comrade Daniel Oji, and Kelvin Ejumudo.
The high point of the event was the public presentation of the two books, launching as well as donations.
Ali Kandil Rates NPFL as Tough League with Technical Players
Ali Kandil Rates NPFL as Tough League with Technical Players
Ikorodu City head coach, Ali Kandil, has described the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as a tough competition filled with technically gifted players.
Speaking during the pre-match press conference at the Taiwo Awoniyi Media Centre ahead of their away fixture against Kwara United in Ilorin, Coach Kandil acknowledged the strength of the league and emphasized the resilience of his team.
He noted that Ikorodu City remain a relatively young side but are determined to finish strong in the current NPFL campaign.
Kwara United will play host to the ‘Oga Boys’ on Sunday at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
“NPFL is a tough league with fantastic technical players. We have a very young squad, and realistically, we just want to have a good form and finish strong this season, ” he said.
Ekiti Referee Council Members Cry out for help over incessant financial burden
Ekiti Referee Council Members Cry out for help over incessant financial burden
Members of Ekiti State Referees Council have passionately appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation, Nigeria Football Referees Association and critical stakeholders to come to their rescue over incessant financial request from the leadership of the Ekiti state Council.
The release by some members who reached out to our source has it that a sum of Fourteen Thousand Naira(#14,000.00) was collected from each candidate as prerequisite registration fees for year 2025 NFRA Examination. According to the release, it reads:
“Onilearo Kayode / Ekiti Referees’ Council at it Again”
“Once again, Onilearo Kayode has launched his campaign of examination malpractice by forcefully demanding ₦1,000 from referees preparing for the forthcoming NFRA examination after the payment of prerequisites registration fees of #14,000 paid for this year 2025 NFRA examination.”
Shockingly, this directive was circulated to all referees sitting for this year’s examination through the council’s official WhatsApp platform.
“Such a barbaric and shameful act continues to erode the integrity and credibility of young referees in Ekiti State.”
“We, the referees sitting for the NFRA examination this year, categorically say NO to this act of extortion and firmly reject any attempt to lure innocent young referees into examination malpractice.”
2025/2026 NPFL: Abia Warriors Unveil New Season Kit
2025/2026 NPFL: Abia Warriors Unveil New Season Kit
Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has unveiled their new home kit for the upcoming 2025/2026 football season. The jersey, made from polyester fabric (known for its resistance to wrinkles, quick drying and durability), features the club’s traditional red color with bold white designs and interwoven black and white accents on the sleeve edges and neck.
The kit includes matching red short and red socks. Produced by Owu Sportswear, a renowned indigenous sportswear company, the jersey is designed to appeal to the club’s supporters and be worn with pride by players and fans alike.
Abia Warriors Chairman, Coach John Sam Obuh, during the brief ceremony expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, for his assistance, which he believes contributed to the club’s success in securing a Continental ticket.
The new jersey reflects the club’s ongoing efforts to reposition itself and build capacity. Its unveiling marks the start of the new football season, with Abia Warriors set to compete in the CAF Confederation Cup after finishing third in the last football league season.
The kit’s unique features and design are expected to give the team a sense of pride and identity as they chase domestic glory and fly Nigeria’s flag alongside Kwara United Football Club in the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup competition.
Continuous Voter Registration: Delta SWEF Coordinator, Dr. Obi, Urges Women to Register
**Says Women’s Votes Can Influence Policy Decisions, Impact Communities
By: Celestine Ukah
The Delta State Coordinator of the Southern Women Empowerment Forum (SWEF), Dr. Mrs. Rose Elohor Obi, has urged women to go out and register in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Dr. Obi made the call over the weekend, charging women who are 18 years and older without a permanent voter’s card (PVC) to take advantage of the registration window.
The Delta SWEF Coordinator reiterated that the Southern Women Empowerment Forum is committed to empowering women and promoting their participation in the electoral process. Dr. Obi noted that by working together, women can create a more inclusive and representative democracy that reflects the needs and aspirations of all citizens.
According to Delta SWEF Boss Dr. Obi, “As we approach a critical electoral cycle, it is imperative that women in Delta State take advantage of this opportunity to register and exercise their right to shape the future of our state and nation.
“By registering to vote, women can influence policy decisions that impact their lives, families, and communities.
“We call on all women in Delta State to visit INEC registration centers in their localities and register to vote for the forthcoming elections. Let us take this opportunity to make our voices heard and shape the future of our state and nation at large,” she stressed.
Ndokwa Reporters @12: Stakeholders want DTSG to regulate growing crisis in fraudulent land acquisition, others
Ndokwa Reporters @12: Stakeholders want DTSG to regulate growing crisis in fraudulent land acquisition, others
Stakeholders have urged the Delta State Government to urgently address the growing crisis of unregulated land acquisition, warning that fraudulent practices and unchecked transactions are displacing families, eroding cultural heritage, and fueling unrest across communities.
The call was made on Thursday in Asaba during the 12th anniversary celebration of Ndokwa Reporters, which also featured the unveiling of its flagship annual policy platform, the BEL Dialogue. The maiden edition of the dialogue was themed: “Development or Displacement: Understanding the Cost of Unregulated Land Acquisition in Our Communities – The Role of Government and Traditional Institutions in Safeguarding Community Lands.”
Participants at the forum called for a comprehensive review of the 1978 Land Use Act, which they described as riddled with loopholes and misuse. They stressed that without reforms, local communities will remain vulnerable to land grabbing by powerful interests, external developers, and criminal actors.
Chairman of the dialogue and former lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai, PhD, underscored the urgency of tackling the problem. He cited the recent protest by the Umuseti Community of Utagba Uno in Ndokwa West over unauthorized land sales as evidence of the crisis.
“The theme of this dialogue is not only timely but urgent,” Ossai said. “While development brings opportunities, reckless land acquisitions displace families, erode cultural heritage, and destabilize communities. This dialogue is therefore a call to explore sustainable processes for land acquisition, identify best practices, and foster collaboration among government agencies, traditional institutions, civil society, and community members.”
Ossai also recalled that the Land Use Act of 1978 vested all land within a state in the governor, who holds it in trust for the people. He stressed the importance of ensuring transparency in both Statutory Rights of Occupancy (urban areas) and Customary Rights of Occupancy (rural communities), noting that all valid transactions require the governor’s consent.
“With the Land Use Act in view, we can work together to find solutions that balance development needs with the rights and interests of our communities,” he added.
The event brought together a diverse mix of policymakers, civil society leaders, property developers, and communication experts. Among the key discussants were Godfrey Chukwudifu Osakwe, FNIPR, a communications strategist and environmental advocate; Barr. Thomas Otunuya Anigara, lawyer and journalist; Chief Monday Ogheneruona Itoghor, environmentalist and GIS expert; Tpl. Oguafor Innocent Ifeanyi, chartered town planner; Odih Christian Udoka, aide to the traditional ruler of Okpanam Community; Esv. Mike Mbagwu, FNIVS, estate surveyor; and Prince Michael O. Orji, Esq. Collectively, they stressed the urgent need for the Delta State Government to take decisive steps to restore order in land acquisition and administration across the state.
In his keynote address, Mr. Emmanuel O. Enebeli, President and CEO of BEL Media Consult Limited, publishers of Ndokwa Reporters, described the event as “historic.” He traced the medium’s journey since its launch on May 3, 2013, and reaffirmed its mission of promoting accountability in governance and amplifying grassroots voices.
“Our stories must be told by us, not for us,” Enebeli said. “If we fail to support our own storytellers, we risk having our realities erased or misrepresented. Development thrives when stories of progress, struggles, and resilience are told by those who live them.”
Enebeli announced that the BEL Dialogue will now hold annually every May, serving as a policy and development platform to strengthen collaboration between communities, government, and civil society.
“It is our hope that by the end of today’s dialogue, our discussants and guests will present practical, people-focused policy recommendations to guide responsible and inclusive development,” Enebeli said.
The session, which featured robust exchanges between panelists and the audience, is expected to produce a communiqué outlining strategies for transparent and sustainable land administration in Delta State
Notable guests included Delta State Governor’s aides: Mr. Olisa Ifejika (Public Enlightenment on Projects and Policies), Mr. Felix Ofou (New Media), and Mr. Norbert Chiazor (Media), representative of Barr. Bridget Anyafulu, representing the Oshimili South Constituency, Mr Edward Ogude, a retired Deputy Manager in Delta Broadcasting Service, Asaba and Media representatives, women groups and youths.
NSCDC, TSSNL personnel commend Pondi,Top-Private Security as 3-day training for 100 personnel ends in Delta
NSCDC, TSSNL personnel commend Pondi,Top-Private Security as 3-day training for 100 personnel ends in Delta
Personnels of the Nigerian Security&Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC and TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited,TSSNL today thanked the Managing Director of TANTITA Security,High Chief(Engr.) Kestin Pondi for organizing a three day capacity building training for them to better improve the performances in their operations.
TSSNL Pipeline Administrator&Coordinator,Cassidy Eni Christian who spoke on behalf of the personnel in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area as the three(3)day capacity training for 100 personnel of NSCDC and TSSNL comes to an end in Delta State.
According to Christian,”On behalf of my distinguished participants, I want to say a very big thank you to our Principal,our boss, the Managing Director of TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited and also Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, the Executive Director(Technical &Operations), the GM,(Technical&Operations),High Chief Godfrey Tare Pondi the special three day capacity building that was given to us. I must say this have taken us to another level. He has done so much.”
He also commended the facilitator of the training, Top-Private Security Services Nigeria Limited for ensuring taking them through rigorous but educative and informative lectures while the training lasted.
“Sir, I must say thank you very much. Since the very first day we came,you told us that we are going to learn, unlearn and relearn. We actually did that. We have so much to deliver to our people out there now and we assure you 100% just the way they taught us and more to it. We look forward to more training from you. We love the way you do it.”
The training was organized by Top-Private Security Services Limited,TPS in collaboration with TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited.
Earlier, the General Manager(Admin) TANTITA ,Daisy Jaja declared the training closed on behalf of the management.
She urged the personnel to put into practice the knowledge they have acquired for the past three days. She assured that more trainings will come the ways of the personnel.
Pa. Adebisi to be laid to rest in Ibadan, largest city in West Africa
Pa. Adebisi to be laid to rest in Ibadan, largest city in West Africa
By: Celestine Ukah
The family of Adebisi Adepite and Mrs. Oyebimpe Oluwatobiloba has announced the burial ceremony of their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, late Pa. Oladejo Adebisi, aged 93.
Late Pa. Oladejo Adebisi’s passage occurred some weeks ago after a brief illness, and he will be laid to rest in Ibadan, Oyo State, the largest city in West Africa.
Pa. Adebisi was a retired worker, and he hailed from Oluyole Local Government Area within Ibadan city in the heart of Oyo State.
Pa. Adebisi is survived by five children, 14 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
According to the burial arrangement signed by Mr. Oluwasegun Adeniyi – For the Family, and ACP Adebisi, the AMULUDUN of AAGBA Land – For the Children, the final journey back to mother earth will commence with a Service of Songs on Thursday, August 21, by 4:30 PM, while the interment will take place at his residence, S5/724 Obidere Area Olunde, Oluyole, Ibadan, Oyo State, at 9:00 AM on Friday, August 22.
Entertainment of guests will be held at Genesis Hotel by Fire Bus Stop opposite Lemmy House before Molete Flyover after Challenge Roundabout, Ibadan, Oyo State.
ACP Adebisi, the AMULUDUN of AAGBA Kingdom in Osun State, is the husband of College of Commerce Warri Old Students Association COCOSA National Vice President, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Adebisi, Yeye AMULUDUN of AAGBA Kingdom.
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