October 24, 2017 – Page 2 – Politics Governance

FG moves to seize BVN-less accounts

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Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a request by Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for a temporary forfeiture of all funds held in bank accounts not linked to BVNs. Also to be forfeited are funds in accounts whose ownership could not be identified. The latter are accounts without sufficient know-your-customer credentials, PREMIUM TIMES has reported. . The order followed an originating motion of notice filed by Mr. Malami on behalf of the Nigerian government on September 28. Justice Dimgba granted all the…

Cristiano Ronaldo retains FIFA Best Player award

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning last season saw him win the 2017 Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year trophy as Real Madrid dominated a star-studded awards ceremony in London on Monday, AFP reports. The Portuguese ace, who has scored 44 goals in just 48 games for club and country so far this calendar year, played a major role in Real winning both La Liga and the Champions League. He scored twice in a 4-1 win over Juventus in the continental final at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on June 3. Real boss Zinedine…

Biafra: Abaribe speaks on Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts

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The senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has denied the claim by the Federal Government that the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, is in his custody. The Federal Government had earlier replied to Abaribe’s application seeking to withdraw as one of the sureties for Kanu, describing the application as too late. But Abaribe in a reaction to a question on whether Kanu was actually in his custody, said he doesn’t know his whereabouts. The Federal Government, however, stated in its counter-affidavit that Abaribe…

Sen Dafinone Sues For Unity Among Urhobo To Avoid Political Displacement August 17, 2025
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central, has warned that the Urhobo Nation risks being sidelined in both Delta and Nigeria’s political equations unless it urgently unites and moves forward with a common purpose. Speaking at the 2nd Edition of the UPU Ighelle World Conference held at the Urhobo Cultural Centre, Uvwiamuge-Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA, […]
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Senator Dafinone Saluted Delta APC Chairman, Omeni Sobotie, On Birth Anniversary August 16, 2025
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone has saluted the Delta State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Elder Omeni Sobotie, on his birthday anniversary. The senator, in his birthday wishes described the political sagacity and courage of Sobotie as a man that has continued to inspire the APC family. He […]
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Urhobo Cyber Security Expert, Olorogun Akpodiete Completes’ ISTQB Certified AI’ Course August 16, 2025
Olorogun (Prof) Alex Akpodiete, an Urhobo born Cyber Security Expert and Forensic Guru, recently completed a 4-day International Software Testing Qualifications Board, (ISTQB) In marking the completion of the test he said, “I am thrilled to announce the successful delivery of the 4-day ISTQB Certified AI Tester course, held virtually from August 11–14, 2025. “We […]
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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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