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By Ehichioya Ezomon In my November 18, 2024, article entitled, “That ‘fake’ Sanwo-Olu vs EFCC suit: Whodunit it? Who sponsored it?” I held that snapets from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) moves to investigate, arrest, detain and prosecute ex-governors “are telegraphed a few months or weeks before they bow out of office,” so giving them the jitters to “either begin to express being squeaky clean, alleging political witch-hunt or daring the EFCC to carry out its threat to make them account for their stewardship.” I however observed that lately, the anti-graft agency’s threat against former governors “has become…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Former Caretaker Committee chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Tony Okocha, has been elected chairman of the party. The congress which was held on Saturday despite a court order stopping the congresses of the party in Rivers State saw Okocha emerging chairman of the party unopposed. Prior to the election, a Port Harcourt High Court had sacked the the Okocha-led Caretaker Committee describing it as illegal and pronouncing the Emeka Beke-led elected executives the authentic APC in the state. Two members of the party’s faction led by Emeka Beke also…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The people of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, resident in Lagos State, have called on their host state government and the Nigerian Police to immediately intervene to save one of their own, Miss Ese Efedudu, who was kidnapped by armed bandits on Monday 25 November, 2024 while on her way to work. The call, which was made by the President of the Unenurhie Community Development Union (UCDU), Lagos Branch, Mr. James Okparikpu, urged the Lagos State government “to do all within its power to ensure Efedudu’s immediate release,” adding…

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Late Sgt. Andrew Udufovwe, aged 77, was committed to mother earth on November 29, 2024 at his residence, on Uruvwigbo Street, Uwheru town in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as members of the Udufovwe royal family of Uwheru kingdom was thrown into mourning. The funeral service, which was conducted by the Assemblies of God Church, Uwheru Branch, was attended by children, family members, in-laws, friends and others. In his sermon, the pastor called on members of the family to always embrace God and also receive Him as their personal Lord and Saviour,…

By Emma Sunday The Chief Emeka Beke led faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has said that it received the news of Thursday’s High Court decision nullifying the “appointment” of a seven member Caretaker Committee to run the party in Benue State. The Beke-led Rivers APC in a statement issued by the spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, said the judgement is completely in sync with the time tested principle of fair hearing espoused in the party’s Constitution and justifies the August 12, 2024 judgement by a High Court sitting in Port Harcourt in favour of elected executives of…

The Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development has endorsed and pledged support for the Bayelsa 2024 SWAN Week which will see media organizations in the state compete in sporting activities. State Commissioner for Sports, Hon Daniel Igali made the commitment when the Local Organizing and Planning Committee of the SWAN Week paid him a courtesy visit in his office, Yenagoa on Thursday. Igali said Sports writers are critical personnel in the sporting industry, eulogizing the important role they play in the dissemination of sports stories “I want to thank you for this visit and I’ve always told you the importance…

The second edition of the famous Ozuzu Clan Unity Soccer Cup Competition, sponsored by a popular philanthropist from Etche, Sir Nnamdi Munuoye, kicks off on Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Ozuzu Etche. Highlights during the opening ceremony, according to the organisers, will include displays of the rich Etche culture, and performances by top traditional dancers. Speaking with our reporter, Martins Giadom, the chairman of the Ozuzu Unity Soccer Cup Competition local organizing Committee, Emmanuel confirmed that the defending champions, Mirioma FC of Umunachi will face Agbom Super Stars of Owu. The organizers further said the tournament will hold at Isuzu…

The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on Wednesday paid a visit to the Christmas Park in Uyo to assess the level of work done in preparation for the highly anticipated ‘2024 Christmas Unplugged 2.0’ festivities. The governor who was accompanied by his deputy, Senator (Dr) Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to State Government, Prince Enobong Uwa, Head of Service, Elder Effiong Essien and members of the State Executive Council, was received and led on a facility tour by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sir Charles Udoh, in company of the permanent secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Grace Akpan.…

… Seeks Police, Gov Diri’s Intervention By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Mrs Edith C. Thomas, wife of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Charles Kurubo, has cried out over the alleged forcefully abduction of her husband last week by armed men in Bayelsa State. According to her, her husband was forcefully taken from their home located along Opolo road close to Saipen by armed policemen and personnel of the Nigerian Civil Defence Corps in a long vehicle convoy numbering 15 at about 12 am on November 19, 2024. Charles Kurubo, who was a former aide to Governor Douye…

The commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Hon Daniel Igali, has commended the resounding victory of Bayelsa United over Niger Tornadoes Hon Igali while speaking to journalists on Wednesday after the game lauded the approach of Bayelsa United to the game which enabled them to convincingly beat Niger Tornadoes 4-1 in Yenagoa to return to winning ways after a two-match winless run. According to Igali, the victory is a testament to the quality the team possess while he calls for consistency and sustainability of such momentum as they next face El-Kanemi Warriors on the road. “I was really impressed with…