July 13, 2017 – Page 2 – Politics Governance

Supreme Court sacks Sheriff, reinstates Makarfi as PDP chairman

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The Supreme Court has removed Ali Modu Sheriff as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. A five-man panel of the apex court led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, in its judgment delivered on Wednesday, reinstated Ahmed Makarfi, earlier sacked by the Port Harcourt Division of the Court of Appeal, as the National Caretaker Committee. Reading the lead judgment of the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour, held that contrary to the majority judgment of the Port Harcourt Division of the Court of Appeal,…

Akwa Ibom school vice principal shot dead

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Gunmen have killed a vice principal of a community school in Nkek village, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The police spokesperson in the state, Ikechukwu Chukwu, who confirmed the incident, said the principal was shot dead in the school premises on Wednesday morning. Mr. Chukwu said the police were investigating the killing. The victim’s name was not disclosed. Ukanafun has become notorious for cult-related violence and killings. The Chairman of the local government, Abasiono Udomfu, was sacked by the state government for his alleged involvement in the…

Buhari is in high spirit – Osinbajo

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President Muhammadu Buhari currently in London on medical vacation “is in high spirit and is doing very well and recuperating”, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said. Osinbajo who visited the president on Tuesday in London said on Wednesday that, “we had a very good time” and good conversation. The Acting President told state House correspondents that he briefed Buhari on the developments in Nigeria. Osinbajo returned to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital after visiting President Muhammadu Buhari in London Tuesday night. Spokesman Laolu Akande, announced Osinbajo’s arrival in a tweet this morning.…

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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EDEN Lauds Media Role In Promoting Environmental Justice August 10, 2025
By Idibhar Julius /Yenagoa The Deputy Executive Director of Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) and Technical Assistant to Governor Diri on Environment, Comrade Morris Alagoa has expressed appreciation for the media’s critical role in promoting environmental rights and community development. Alagoa emphasized that environmental rights are human rights, citing international instruments such as the […]
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15 Inducted As Enhwe Community Celebrates ‘Ogwere’ Festival August 10, 2025
Fifteen male adults have been inducted into the Edio/Elders Council in ‘Ogwere’ festival held in Enhwe community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. The Ogwere festival is an aged long cultural heritage and tradition of the community where adults migrate to become ‘Elders and Edios’ after a community service of ten […]
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My Being In The Senate Is To Bring Different Approach And Ideas- Senator Dafinone August 9, 2025
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has disclosed thats his mission in the National Assembly is to bring fresh ideas and approaches to governance, rather than simply following the path of his predecessors. He made this known during a courtesy visit by the executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta […]
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Again, Dafinone Returns To Senate 40 Years After With Impactful Leadership August 9, 2025
By Akanimo Sampson, Forty years after the Muhammadu Buhari military coup aborted their tenure in the Senate, the Dafinone has again returned to the Red Chamber of Nigeria’s bicameral Legislature with their trademark impact in public service. Senator Ede Dafinone, is continuing in the legacy of his late father in purposeful leadership, people-centric service, […]
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Sen Ede Dafinone Salutes APC National Chairman, Nentawe At 57 August 8, 2025
National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has been congratulated by the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone on 57th Birthday. Sen Dafinone described the APC national Chairman as a leader whose vigour and intellectual brilliance is filled with leadership and administrative competence. According to […]
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