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  By Chris Onokpegu Before now, Warri was known for crime and notorious activities ranging from militancy, kidnapping, stealing/armed robbery, war amongst the tribes, but today, that cannot be said of that city in Delta State. Warri is now peaceful courtesy of some notable people from that area and one of them is Barrister (Mrs) Joyce Bozimo, the organiser of Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon. Barr. Joyce Bozimo, the wife of former Minister of Police Affairs,...

The 2023 Warri Effurun Peace Marathon came to a fitting conclusion Saturday morning with Ishmael Sadjo and Patience Dalyop emerging champions in the men and women categories to cart away the N1m top prize. The 10km race which also featured schools in the Warri environs participating for the first time live up the expectations of the athletes and organisers as the event went on smoothly after it was flagged off by Chief Alaowei Broderick Bozimo a former Nigerian minister of police af...

Jackson Sito has participated happily in every edition of the Warri Effurun Peace Marathon and God willing he is still looking forward to run some more races. Sito, well into his 60s is always a colourful sight, spotting cornrows and neat wears, he is distinct feature from the other contestants.  Just as they say old soldier never dies, so it applies to Sito. He disclosed that he use to be a former long distance athlete and during his days, he reprepresented Oyo State...