May 19, 2017 – Politics Governance

Microsoft to establish datacenter in Africa to boost economic growth

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For the first time, the software giant, Microsoft has disclosed plans to establish datacenter in the African continent including Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. The investment would address the needs of African customers and recognizes the potential for digital transformation in Africa through the power of cloud. The development which is expected to enable greater innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth across the continent when fully deployed will directly deliver the company’s mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Expanding on existing investments,…

Trump says Venezuela crisis a ‘disgrace to humanity

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 18) called the situation in Venezuela a “disgrace to humanity” and said the deadly political crisis was possibly the worst of its kind in decades. “We haven’t really seen a problem like that… in decades, in terms of the kind of violence that we’re witnessing,” Trump told a press conference with visiting Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. “People don’t have enough to eat. People have no food. There’s great violence. And we will do whatever is necessary and we will work together to…

Senate Probes Alleged Lopsided Recruitment In DSS

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Senate yesterday directed its Committee on Federal Character to carry out thorough investigation of recent alleged lopsided recruitment carried out by the Department of State Services (DSS). Chairman of the Committee, Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura (APC Zamfara North) had during plenary declared that his committee based on the petitions, resolved to probe the exercise considered to be highly lopsided in favour of a particular state and section of the country. Senator Kaura, who rose through Order 43 of the Senate Standing Rules to intimate his colleagues of the move, said…

Sen Dafinone Reaffirms His Commitment To Human Capital Development August 16, 2025
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has reaffirmed his commitment to human capital development and accessibility for constituents as his focal point going forward. Speaking during a courtesy visit by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sapele Chapter, at his residence in Sapele, the Delta Central lawmaker said his […]
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Delta Court Sacks Coronated Isoko Community Monarch August 15, 2025
A High Court sitting at Otu-Jeremi in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, presided by Hon Justice T.O Uloho, has sacked the recently traditional ruler of Iyede kingdom in Isoko North Local Government Area, for allegedly disobeying court restraining injunction. The court had in a suit no:HCZ/27/2020, sealed the palace of […]
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Why Ughelli North Local Government Legislative Arm Chief Whip Was Replaced August 14, 2025
Information at the disposal of politicsgovernance.com has indicated that the suspended Councilor, Hon Festus Oke Inana, was replaced due to his vibrancy and inquisitiveness. The Legislative Arm,it was gathered held and emergency plenary in other to replace the suspended Chief Whip, Rt Hon Festus Oke Inana who represents Orogun ward 9. Prior to the replacement, […]
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Tension As Anti-corruption Agency,EFCC Storms Ughelli North Secretariat On Fact Finding Mission August 14, 2025
Tension has gripped Staff of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, as combine team of anti-corruption agency, Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC Wednesday, stormed the Ughelli North Local Government Area Secretariat for fact findings. Though the report was sketchy, it was learned that the EFCC officials stormed the offices of nearly […]
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COMFORT EMMANSON & THE TASK BEFORE FESTUS KEYAMO August 13, 2025
By Zik Gbemre This incident that happened between Comfort Emmanson and Akwa Ibom airline staff in Lagos Airport that resulted in aviation scandal is shameful and disgraceful. As said by Oghenetejiri in an on-line statement, “This story is really sad. But who is at fault. Surely we are lawless but in a country with […]
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Suspected Inter-State Child Trafficking Kingpin Arrested In Anambra August 12, 2025
A kingpin suspected to be an inter-state child trafficker has been arrested by the police attached to the Anambra State Police Command. The suspect, Ngozi Muotuanya, 63 years was arrested after an intelligence gathering about her activities The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the arrest in a statement. […]
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Emore Grammar School Old Students Set To Hold Triennial Conference Sept 6 August 12, 2025
By Kelvin Ohoror All is now set for this year’s National Conference of the Emore Grammar School, Oleh Old Students Association (OSA) billed to hold on Saturday 6th September, 2025 at the Golden jubilee Hall within the school compound beginning from 9 am. According to a release signed by Dr. Prosper Ahworegba […]
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RCCG Cleric Arraigned For Alleged Violent Assault In Asaba August 12, 2025
The Asaba Magistrates’ Court has arraigned Pastor Sunday Ogbogho of the Redeemed Christian Church of God for allegedly assaulting journalist Kenneth Orusi with tools including a wheel spanner, causing head injuries in an incident that occurred on July 27, 2025, at No. 5 Elder Ediale Street, off Ibusa Road, Asaba. The charge, recorded under Case […]
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How Chief Audu Ogbeh Died At 78 -Family Reveals August 10, 2025
The family of Chief Audu Ogbeh, former national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP and ex-minister of Agriculture has revealed how their family patriarch died at 78. The Ogbeh family, in a statement said the elder statesman died peacefully on Saturday. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of […]
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My Office, Urhobo Stakeholders Is Working With Military Authorities To Secure Okuama Detained Leaders Release -Sen Dafinone August 10, 2025
The Senator representing Delta Central in the 10th Senate, Senator Ede Dafinone, has assured the Urhobo people that his office and key Urhobo stakeholders are actively engaging with the military authorities to secure the release of Ewu-Okuama leaders who have been in military custody for almost a year. Please correct this paragraph in your […]
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