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Rights Group Condemns Killing of 28-Year-Old Delta Indigene, Calls for Urgent Police Reform

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The Organisation for Human and Peoples Rights Protection and Humanitarian (OHPRPH) has condemned the killing of Mr. Oghenemine Million Ogidi, a 28-year-old indigene of Ujevwu in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, describing the incident as both tragic and unacceptable. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Comrade Steven Luke, the group expressed outrage over the circumstances surrounding the killing warning that police killing an innocent armless Nigerian is criminal and called for justice. “The killing of Mr. Ogidi is a senseless act that must not go unpunished. We urge security authorities to ensure that all those responsible are swiftly prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the statement read. Beyond seeking justice for the deceased, OHPRPH raised broader concerns about the state of policing in Nigeria, stressing the urgent need for comprehensive reform within the system. The organisation specifically called for a restructuring of the police force, inclu...
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PUBLIC COMPLAINT: ALLEGED EXTORTION BY DESTMA OFFICIALS IN WARRI

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The Organization for Human and Peoples Rights Protection strongly condemns yet another disturbing incident of alleged extortion carried out by officials of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) in Warri, Delta State. On March 26, 2026, officials attached to the Effurun office, but reportedly operating from the Warri South Local Government Area axis, allegedly extorted the sum of ₦40,000 from Mr. Lucky O. Akpoyibo under questionable circumstances. According to the complaint, Mr. Akpoyibo was accused of driving on a middle lane while waiting for traffic to ease—an allegation that, even if valid, raises serious concerns about the conduct of the officers involved.  The officials reportedly demanded an initial sum of ₦60,000, later settling for ₦40,000, which was collected in cash without issuing any official receipt. This action, if proven true, is not only unlawful but reflects a pattern of abuse of power, intimidation, and exploitation of motor...
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Comrade Steven Luke Criticizes Hon. Alapala A. Ebitonmo Over Ayakoromo Bridge Claim

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The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has strongly criticized the Burutu North House of Assembly member, Hon. Alapala A. Ebitonmo, over what he described as misleading publications concerning the Ayakoromo Bridge project. Comrade Steven stated that Hon. Alapala A. Ebitonmo should be ashamed of himself for allegedly claiming that the Ayakoromo Bridge has been completed by the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori. According to him, everyone in Delta State is aware that the Ayakoromo Bridge project has remained in the same state it was left since the tenure of the former administration. Comrade Steven further revealed that he personally traveled to Ayakoromo to verify the claims made by Hon. Alapala A. Ebitonmo. However, upon inspection, he discovered that the bridge project is still abandoned, with no visible progress or additional work done. He emphasized that the people of Ayakoromo deserve honest and effective representation, not misinfor...
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The Recent Move To Conduct Party Congress Shows That Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Is Not Confident About His Second-Term Ambition.

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The convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has criticized the Governor of Delta State, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, over the conduct of ward primaries across the state. Speaking with newsmen today, Comrade Steven Luke alleged that the governor embarked on the ward primaries because he is uncertain about securing a second term in office. According to him, the governor allegedly views old members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a political threat. Comrade Steven Luke further stated that the APC has now become a party largely controlled by new decampees who joined from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) last year. He claimed that long-standing APC members who have labored for years to build the party structure are being sidelined in the current political arrangements. He maintained that party leadership should promote fairness, inclusiveness, and respect for both old and new members in order to ensure unity and stability within the party
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Hon. Ferguson Onwo Should Stop the Lies — Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Did Not Promise Him Speakership

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The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has criticized Ferguson Onwo, the member representing Isoko South Constituency II, over what he described as false claims and unfulfilled promises made to the people. Speaking to journalists on February 19, Comrade Steven Luke stated that the people of Isoko South Constituency II are fully aware that Hon. Ferguson Onwo has failed to deliver on the campaign promises he made during the 2023 general election. Comrade Steven further alleged that Hon. Onwo now has nothing new to offer the people and is instead invoking the name of the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, by claiming that the Governor has promised to support his emergence as Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly if re-elected next year. He described this as the same strategy allegedly used during the 2023 campaign, where Hon. Onwo reportedly told constituents that he would become Speaker or, at least, Majority Leader due to his exper...
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N-Delta group urges Tinubu to issue Executive Order on 13% Derivation Fund implementation

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The Niger Delta Civil Society Forum (NDCSF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to "issue an Executive Order to ensure the legal, constitutional, and people-oriented implementation of the 13 per cent Derivation Fund for oil and gas producing communities, particularly Host Communities (HOSCON)". This was contained in a statement signed by the Forum's Coordinator, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri, Delta State on Wednesday. According to the Forum, 'the demand for an Executive Order has become imperative due to the persistent failure to implement the Derivation Fund in line with constitutional provisions and the original intent of derivation". The NDCSF stated that "the derivation principle was designed to directly address the developmental challenges and environmental burdens borne by oil and gas producing communities, but existing implementation practices have continued to undermine these ob...
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Chief Kome Okpobor should refrain from making statements suggesting that there is no distinction between old APC members and new APC members.

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The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has criticized Chief Kome Okpobor, the Finance Director of DESOPAdOC, over his recent statement that there are no new or old APC members and that “everyone is one” in the party. Speaking with newsmen in Warri, Comrade Steven described the claim as misleading, arguing that individuals who recently defected from the PDP cannot simply assume leadership positions in the APC without acknowledging and respecting long-standing members who have worked and sacrificed for the growth of the party. He maintained that party loyalty and commitment over the years should not be disregarded. According to him, members who have laboured for the party since the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari deserve recognition and fairness, rather than being sidelined by new entrants. Comrade Steven further warned that replacing established party leaders with recent defectors during congresses could create internal conflict...
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