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By Akpovoke Otiti

A Malawian man has in a surprise move, married his mother-in-law as his 2nd wife after they date secretly for 7 years.
According to reports, the man identified as Vashko Sande fell in love with his mother-in-law, few years into his marriage with his wife, FaceofMalawi reports.

He reportedly became wild and abusive after finding new love and even elders failed to “discipline” him as he defied social norms and married the woman as his second wife.
The wife, Vimbai Magora, could not come to terms with her husband’s abusive behaviour forcing her to seek help from the long arm of the law.
Magora in her application for a peace order said:
“We got married in 2008 and since 2011 my husband became hostile as he had fallen in love with my mother.
“He started beating and insulting me, threatening to chase me and my four children out of our matrimonial home.”
She further revealed that even family elders failed to resolve their problem as he never listened to their advice, but continued in the relationship with his mother-in-law putting their marriage on the rocks.
In response, Sande confirmed the allegations levelled against him saying he loved the two women and wanted to spend his life with them.
“It is true that I am in love with her mother, but I still love my wife as well. Therefore, I would like to spend all my life with them,” said Sande.
Zvishavane magistrate Shepherd Mjanja granted the peace order in favour of Magora.
Sande was ordered not to physically and emotionally abuse his first wife.

A new set of executive officers to pilot the affairs of the Federal Information Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council has been inaugurated.

The NUJ Federal Information chapel, Delta State election which was conducted in free and fair manner saw Comrade Abel Johngold Orheruata of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) emerged as Chairman, while Comrade Kelly Gilor of the Federal Ministry of Information emerge as his Vice-Chairman.

Others include, Comrade Tamaraukeboloye Fabua, as Secretary while Comrade Shedrack Okpanefe was sworn-in as the Treasurer of the chapel respectively.

The Chairman of NUJ Delta State Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, who during the inauguration, congratulated the new executives, described the Chapel as one big united family.

Comrade Ikeogwu, urged members and executive of the Chapel to support the advancement of the Delta State NUJ by actively participating in the State Executive Council activities as well as imbibing the culture of unity and oneness of the Union. He called on members of the chapel to support and respect the new leadership.

The Chairman, who was accompanied by the State Secretary, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, the State Assistant Secretary, Comrade Celestine Afokobah, the State Auditor, Comrade Salvation Ogono as well as the State Ex-Officio Comrade Sam Erunwunsee, used the occasion to advise those that are yet to update themselves professionally, to take advantage of the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) program by enrolling and obtain the required qualification.

While congratulating the Chapel for a successful election and inauguration, Comrade Ikeogwu appealed to members of the new Exco to discharge their responsibilities in a transparent manner by being professional, fair and just to all.

According to him; “As leaders, it is important that you do not in words or action, give cause to your members or the public to doubt your ability to uphold the sanctity of NUJ Constitution. I sincerely appeal to you to avoid nepotism and bias by ensuring the full implementation of the Constitution of NUJ at all times and carry all your members along”.

In his remarks, the Chapel’s new Chairman, Comrade Abel Johngold Orheruata who spoke on behalf of the new Exco, pledged to lead the Chapel with the fear of God and be guided by the NUJ Constitution.

Comrade Johngold who expressed gratitude to members of the Chapel for their support, promised to carry all along in the scheme of things.

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Despite the heavy security crises rocking River State and Cross River, both Governors decided to boycott the South – South Regional Police Security Summit 2019 with the theme: “Strategic Partnership For Effective Community Policing In the South-south Zone”, held in Asaba recently.

Though the summit was well attended by leaders from different works of life, Highly respected traditional rulers , top government functionaries , Council of Chiefs, Imam / Clergy , different youth Bodies , Community President Generals, Vigilante groups and Nigeria Police force , NPF, in view for us all to Synergize and join hands to curb the menace of these social vices and its adverse effects from our Society

When you see a man selling handkerchiefs and still sweating profusely in traffic, it tells you that possession is not the same as ownership! Your life belongs to God; you are only having it but you don’t own it. So, be careful what you do with your life before the owner asks for it.
The last wishes of Alexander the Great………
On his death bed, Alexander summoned his army generals and told them his three ultimate wishes:

1. The best doctors should carry his coffin …

2. The wealth he has accumulated (money, gold, precious stones) should be scattered along the procession to the cemetery …

3. His hands should be let loose, so they hang outside the coffin for all to see !!

One of his generals who was surprised by these unusual requests asked Alexander to explain .
Here is what Alexander the Great had to say :

1. “I want the best doctors to carry my coffin to demonstrate that in the face of death , even the best doctors in the world have no power to heal ..”

2. “I want the road to be covered with my treasure so that everybody sees that material wealth acquired on earth , will stay on earth..”

3. I want my hands to swing in the wind, so that people understand that we come to this world empty handed and we leave this world empty handed after the most precious treasure of all is exhausted, and that is : TIME.

When we give someone our time, we actually give a portion of our life that we will never take back . Our time is our life !.

The best present that you can give to your family is your time and to God is your life..

May God grant YOU plenty of TIME, to share this important message with all your contacts.
We all forward jokes and other messages…pls forward this message to all your friends and request them to forward it to their friends too.

Pls every living person should read this

Ukane Godwin

Oil spilage with heavy flame 🔥 ravaging the ecosystem now in Erhoike community Kokori Erhiope East LGA, of Delta state.

However a source from the community who spoke to newsmen said.

“Heritage people came to the flair site this morning to set fire on the oil spil without the consent of the community people, and when we really get there there is fire in everywhere”

“and before now we have written a notice to the management and staff of Heritage Operational Services limited (HOESL), for over two weeks now about the oil spil but they pay deaf ear and we are still waiting for thier response over the letter of notice we have written to them, when suddenly they came and set fire on it thereby distroying our ecosystem”

Speaking further, the source however, use this medium to call on the Government and other agencies to come to their aide.

In line with the programmes and activities of Online media practitioners Association of Nigeria, OMPAN (Delta State) has determined to ensure full routine door to door walk on sensitatization Campaigns against fake news and how to Access free health care , though Delta state Contributory health Scheme coverage in rural Areas of Delta.

Ompan has advised Youths in Delta state to be committed in their various work and key into the stronger Delta agenda of the state governor for cooperate development of the state, and always partner with government ministries for a better society.

The group gave the advise on Thursday in Asaba at a meeting with relevant health officials in the state.

The group said that their routine door to door walk is targated on youths and women in rural areas because our society has gone supersonic, majority of our youths get informations at their finger tips with the aid of their andriod phones.

The group also stated that the wide spread of fake news and hate speech in our country today is alarming , that if we are not enlightened on time , the menace may linger on . the trend which now becomes a common social service among politicians and social media users, has become a tool against rivals .

Ompan urged Deltans to make sure all hands are on deck for the realization of a safer and health free state, and applaud the state government and the commission , Contributory health scheme that was set in place to deliver Delta state residents from sickness in terms of free health care delivery.

Delta Journalist, Comrade Akpovoke Treasure Otiti has reacted to reports that Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa have no little interest of our youths at heart. Sadly, Gov Okowa has turned his back on the youths,

Out of the 895 units in Delta state, it was believed that Okowa won massively with the aides of the youths, .and it was rated the best PDP outing in the history of Delta politics courtesy of the youths.

The people will desert your government before your very own eyes if you do not repent. Mark my words.

A handful number of youthful groups work tirelessly to ensure victory for Okowa and PDP with a slogan “party supreme” But today the story has changed, it was believed that Okowa gave vague promises. Old men of 65-74 and few youths who has political godfathers that Okowa fears their influence were reappointed.

Otiti urged the state government to respect the views of the youths and fulfil his electioneering campaigns .

The International Community, has expressed concern over the conduct and conditions under which Saturday’s Governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States, were held.
A joint statement noted that The Diplomatic Watch, which comprises of Austria, the European Union Delegation, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, UK, and the United States, US, deployed teams to monitor the two States.

It raised an alarm at reports of widespread of violence and intimidation, some of which were witnessed by their teams in Kogi.
“There are reports of fatalities and people missing, including INEC staff. Our thoughts are with all victims and their families”, the countries said.
“We encourage all Stakeholders, in particular political Leaders, to call for calm, and we encourage Security Agencies to investigate thoroughly and bring perpetrators to justice.

“We are also concerned by evident vote buying and credible reports of ballot box snatching in both Bayelsa and Kogi.
“We commend the commitment and resilience of voters in both States, who came out to exercise their democratic rights.
“We express our sympathy for those affected by the violence, including ordinary voters, INEC Officials, members of the NYSC, Civil Society, and the Media.

“All should be able to carry out their fundamental role in the democratic process, free from intimidation and harassment. As long-standing friends, we have been present at every major election in Nigeria, since 1999.
“We remain committed to working impartially with Nigerian authorities, INEC in particular, as well as Civil Society, to consolidate and deepen democracy.”

Mr. Moses Anaughe, the former member representing Ughelli North Constituency II in the Delta State House of Assembly on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the Appeal Court sitting in Benin removed him owing to the pre-election dispute which rocked the APC prior to the March 9 election.

Anaughe said though he didn’t agreed with the decision of the appellate court, he had accepted to judgement in good faith.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin, Edo State, had earlier on Saturday sacked him as the lawmaker representing Ughelli North Constituency ll at the Delta State House of Assembly.

However, the court declared Prince Eric Oharisi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the rightful winner of the March 9 State Houses of Assembly Election in the area.

Reacting to the judgement, Anaughe in a statement, blamed his removal on internal wrangling within the APC led to unlawful substitution of winners of primaries in the party.

According to him, “Today, the Court of Appeal sitting in Benin gave two judgements on the Ughelli North Constituency II, House of Assembly election held on March 9, 2019.

“While I won the appeal filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP), I lost my appeal against the ruling of the tribunal which had ruled that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no candidate in the election due to pre-election intra-party disputes and declared Hon. Eric Oharisi of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner.

“While I strongly disagree with the Court’s judgement, I accept the finality of this outcome in good faith.”

The sacked lawmaker while expressing deep regret over the judgement, appealed to his supporters and members of the APC in the area not to accept the ruling “in good faith” and work for a greater party.

He thanked the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and members of the APC for their continued support during the election and legal tussle.

“Let me express my gratitude to all those who supported me and supported the cause for which we have fought. In particular, I wish to thank my mentor and boss, the Deputy President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege for his unflinching support. I also want to thank all the people of Ughelli Constituency II for their support for the APC during the election.

“And I am also thankful to my campaign team for their hard work that brought us so close to finish line. I know you all and all my supporters are disappointed. Do not despair, but have solace in the fact that we fought a good fight.

“The loss of the seat by APC in this way is something that should never happen again. It is my sincere hope that Delta APC has learnt its lesson and never again will it unlawfully substitute the name of the rightful winner of its primaries.

“Just as we fight hard when the stakes are high, let us all in the constituency come together now that the contest is over and move our constituency forward for the good of our people”, the statement further added.

The National Assembly on Tuesday, granted full Financial and Administrative Autonomy to all the 774 Local Council Authorities across Nigeria by Amending Section 124 of the Nation’s Constitution.

The Section provides a consequential provision for the making of the Local Councils, a full third tier Government without undue interference from the State Governments.

The Ammendment was one of the 22 others approved by the House of Representatives last week and ratified by the Senate on Tuesday.

Both Chambers had through a conference committee harmonised versions of the ammendments into the constitution carried out by each of them last month.

By the development, the National Assembly had ratified all the 23 clauses and sections that had been ammended by both Chambers.

The newly ammended document which would be sent to States Houses of Assembly, for approval, also approved the creation of the Office of Auditor – General of the Local Government as well as the State Local Government Service Commission.

The Section equally deleted the State
Independent Electoral Commission from the Constitution thereby vesting the Powers to Conduct Council Elections on the Independent National Electoral Commission.

It however, retained the immunity clause in the Constitution for the President and Governors by adopting the Senate version of the ammendments on the issue and rejected the House of Representatives version which removed the immunity clause.

The National Assembly also made provisions for Independent candidacy in future Elections in Nigeria by Ammending Sections 65 and 106 of the 1999 Constitution!!!