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DESOPADEC Launches Anti-Drug and Cultism Campaign, Kicks Off in Sapele
By Divine Perezide,
Sapele, May 30, 2024 — In a significant move to curb the rising issues of tobacco use, drug abuse, and cultism, the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has launched an impactful enlightenment campaign. The initiative, held today at Sapele Technical College, aligns with the M.O.R.E. Agenda of the Delta State government, emphasizing the urgent need for public awareness and community action.
Under the guidance of Chief John Nani, Chairman of DESOPADEC, and the Managing Director, Chief Festus Ochonogor, the campaign titled “Campaign Against Tobacco Use, Drug Abuse, and Cultism” aims to address these pressing societal issues through education and community involvement.
The event was hosted by Chinenye Ezonfade, Head of the Community Development and Public Enlightenment Department, with Chief Favour Izuokumor, Executive Director of Social Services, serving as the Chief Host. Their combined efforts brought together community leaders, educators, students, and local residents to discuss the dire consequences associated with these vices.
In her address, Ezonfade emphasized the severe health and social impacts of tobacco and drug abuse, highlighting how these substances can lead to brain damage, shattered futures, destitution, and premature death. She also pointed out the societal dangers posed by cultism, including increased criminal activity, gang wars, addiction, and the transformation of individuals into threats to public safety.
Chief Izuokumor underscored the importance of community involvement in combating these issues. “It is not just about awareness, but about taking collective action to safeguard our youth and secure our future,” he stated.
The campaign featured a series of presentations, interactive sessions, and testimonials from individuals who have been affected by these issues. It aimed to not only inform but also inspire community members to take a stand against these destructive behaviors.
As the event concluded, the message was clear: a unified community effort is essential in eradicating the scourge of tobacco use, drug abuse, and cultism. DESOPADEC’s initiative marks a crucial step towards creating a safer and healthier Delta State.
For more information on the campaign and how to get involved, residents are encouraged to contact the Community Development and Public Enlightenment Department of DESOPADEC.
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By: Favour Bibaikefie
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has intensified preparations for the end-of-year period with a strategic review session held on Min Warri, Delta State, aimed at strengthening security vigilance across the Niger Delta.
The session, presided over by the company’s GM Operations, High Chief Tare Godfrey Pondi, drew the participation of corridor heads, field supervisors, subcontracting partners, and officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The gathering focused on tightening coordination mechanisms and improving on-ground response as security demands traditionally rise during the yuletide.
Discussions centred on refining operational structures, reinforcing discipline among field teams, and ensuring that every unit remains aligned with the company’s core mandate of safeguarding national oil infrastructure.
Structures, reinforceing discipline among field teams, and ensuring that every unit remains aligned with the company’s core mandate of Safeguarding national oil infrastructure. The leadership commended the western corridor for consistently exceeding performance benchmarks while urging all units to redouble their effort in volatile zones such as Omadino, Amukpe, Elume, Ogbokodo and the Escravos axis.
Stakeholders reiterated the need for unity of purpose and strict adherence to operational standards to sustain Tantita’s group reputation as a leading security outfit within the region. The meeting also acknowledged the dedication of personnel deployed across difficult terrains and affirmed management’s commitment to improving synergy across all corridors as the festival season approaches.
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Jubilation As Farmer Reunites With Family After Surviving 24 Hours Alone In The Forest
By Favour Bibaikefie
Odimodi, Delta State – Relief and jubilation filled the air in Odimodi Town, Burutu Local Government Area today, as a missing farmer, Mama Kuluma Iyorakpo (Nee Bekewei), was reunited with her family after missing her way on her return trip from the farm yesterday. Mama Kuluma reportedly passed the night in the middle of nowhere in the deep Odimodi rain forest.
According to community sources, Mama Iyorakpo had gone to her farm on Tuesday morning but lost her way while attempting to return home after work. Her non-return at dusk sparked concerns and anxiety among family and neighbours who alerted the community leaders. Her overnight absence triggered the dispatch of search parties by the community hierarchy, which found her after many hours of tireless search, the morning hours of Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Mama Kuluma was visibly exhausted from endless efforts made trying to find her way, lack of proper rest, food, or water to drink.
Speaking to newsmen on behalf of the family, her son, Comrade Friday Millions Iyorakpo expressed gratitude to God for sparing his mothers life and commended the Odimodi Community for swiftly dispatching search parties who made tireless efforts to securely rescue his mother alive.
The incident has been described as a testament to God’s guiding and protective hands and the resolve of a people’s determination to save life with an enduring communal spirit.
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Just In: Gov. Oborevwori’s Aide, Chief Etimigba to Burry Mother on October 31
By: Divine Perezide
The remains of Chief Mrs. Leleitugha Etimigba (Nee Bibaikefie), mother of Chief Evans E. Etimigba (JP), FICMC, FABEN, the Osuopelekarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu LGA, is set to be laid to rest in Ofougbene town, come October 31, 2025.
This is according to a statement released by the family and signed by Chief Evans Egbesekumor Etimigba, JP, FCIMC, FABEN (for the Children); Hon Dennis Yinbri Bibaikefie (for the Bibaikefie family); Dcn. Okunwei Etimigba Johnbull (for the Husband Family); and Capt. Benard B. Fejofawei (for Azina-ware Quarters, Ofougbene).
“The families of Late Chief Bibaikefie Ikiere of Ikile-ware Quarters, Odimodi, and Late Apala Ekeye of Azina-ware 3 Quarters, Ofougbene-both of Iduwini Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State cordially invites you to the funeral ceremony of Late Chief Mrs. Agnes Leleitugha Etimigba (nee Bibaikefie), who died on July 30, 2025, at the age of 67.”
According to the statement, the body is billed to leave Veenel Mortuary for Ofougbene by 10am on October 31, to stopover at her husband’s house, Liomoni Quarters briefly, before moving over to her compound, Azina-3 Quarters, for another stopover. Body will Lie-in-state at Ela Primary School field, Ofougbene for funeral service, before interment by 4p.m. at her family compound, Azina-ware Quarters. An All-night Wakekeeping is scheduled to commence from 7p.m. till dawn as JKing Alfred Izon-ebi.
She’s survived by her husband, three children, seventeen grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and many relatives.
However, Chief Etimigba has called on family, friends, and well-wishers across Ijaw nation and beyond to join him and family as they pay their last respect to Late Chief Mrs. Etimigba.
May her soul rest in peace.