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By Akpovoke Otiti

A B U J A – Engr Henry Minabowanre Baro, Former All Progressive Congress, APC, OSU Fed Constituency Aspirant has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Augustine Omo-Agege, Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, House of Reps member, representing the good people of Udu/Ugh fed Constituency and Chief Halims Ochuko Agoda on their victories at the Election Petition Tribunal held in Abuja and Delta respectively.

The former Aspirant also congratulated the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the victory.

The tribunal in an 8-hour long judgement dismissed the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

Henry Baro applauded the Nigerian Judiciary, especially members of the Election Petition Tribunal, for doing their job without fear or favour.

In a statement he personally signed, Engr Henry Baro felicitated with Nigerians Especially Deltans and the entire members of the APC family for the victories at tribunal and for believing on their leaders.

In his words “I am elated to congratulate the President Mohammedu Buhari, Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Augustine Omo-Agege, Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive and Chief Halims Agoda on their victories at the tribunal. Ab initio, I had no doubt whatsoever in my mind that APC would come out victoriously, considering the massive support Nigerians especially Deltans gives to Mr President, DSP, Halims Agoda and Waive before and during the general Elections

“Baro who also congratulates, Nigerian Judiciary for writing their names in sand of time and for living up to expectations by doing the right thing. With this judgement, a precedent has been set for electoral matters in the country,” he said.

The Senatorial candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta Central District, Rt. Hon. Evelyn Omavowan Oboro has expressed dissatisfaction over the judgment of the Tribunal sitting in Asaba which dismissed her petition challenging the outcome of the Delta Central Senatorial election held on 23rd February, 2019.

In a statement signed by her Media and Publicity Director, Hon. Sunday Apah, the former Federal Lawmaker who represented Okpe, Sapele, Uvwie Federal constituency in the 7th and 8th National Assembly also frowned at the refusal by the tribunal to make available the copy of the judgment despite applying for same as the elections related matters are time bound.

The statement explained: “Our petition was the first petition filed before the registry of the tribunal and also the first petition where trial was commenced and concluded. it is worthy of note that we were abruptly forced to close our case by the tribunal despite having witnesses who had not testified.

“Trial in the petition was concluded on 17th of June, 2019 but it took the tribunal more than two months before it could deliver judgment knowing fully well that election matters are time bound. The same tribunal delivered judgment in a matter which had not even commenced at the time trial in our case was already concluded.

“We have decided to appeal the judgment and copy of the judgment needed by our counsel to file Notice of Appeal is not yet ready after closure of our case over two months ago and the Tribunal is aware of it as time has started running”.

While appealing to her teeming supporters to be calm as the gross injustice called judgment will be set aside on appeal by God’s grace, the court being hope of the common man.

The statement also appealed to the tribunal to urgently make available copy of the judgment in order to reclaim the mandate which was given to her by majority of the electorates in the district.

The statement concluded with biblical prophecy of Psalm 30:5 that “weeping may tarry in the night but joy cometh in the morning”

The Olotus, (Traditions Youth Leaders) in Ute-Okpu Kingdom, Ika North East Local Government Area, have appealed to the Delta state Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to use his good offices to address the challenges facing the community particularly the construction of Owerre/Elugu Road to ameliorate the sufferings of the people of the area.

The Head of the Olotus, Mr. Olivet Udumeh, made the appeal when the members of the apex community youth body paid a courtesy call on the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu at his country home in Ute-Okpu, IKa North East local Government Area.

Mr Udumeh who described the Owerre/Elugu Road as the busiest internal road in Ika Nation, said the call became imperative as the road has become a death trap as farmers and commuters who ply the route had been involved in one form of accident or the other do to its bad condition.

He appealed that a solid bridge be constructed on Iyiakpa, the river that links Ute-Okpu to Ebu-Ogba, community in Aniocha South Local Government area, arguing that it will boost economic and communal activities between both communities and also facilitate the movement of agricultural produce from the area.

Mr. Udumeh speaking further, said it was proper they informed the Governor that the health center in Ute-Okpu which was originally built to have a resident doctor, was in dire need of government attention, just as he called on the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command to send policemen to the police post built by the community as it currently lacks man power that will adequately meet security challenges confronting the kingdom.

While saying that kingdom played an enormous part in recording the highest vote in the state that led to his re-election (Governor Okowa) the Olotus assured of the kingdom’s support to the government of the day in building a stronger Delta State.

They also commended Mr. Hilary Ibegbulem for his contribution to the development of Ute-Okpu Kingdom, urging him and other political appointees from the kingdom not relent on his oars but to continue to attract more dividends of democracy.

In concluding his speech, Mr. Udumeh pleaded with Comrade Ikeogwu to ensure he gets their message to Governor Okowa and commended him for being a worthy some of Ute-Okpu Kingdom.

In his remarks, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Michael Ikeogwu described the appeal of the Ute Youth leaders as germane, as they did not resort to protest to press home their demand.

Comrade Ikeogwu promised to use relevant medium available to get their appeal across to the state Governor, noting that Governor Okowa is widely referred as the road master and it will not take him much to address their road and other challenges.

The Lagos state police command has declared a 39-year old married woman, Mrs. Happiness Nwokocha wanted over allegations of sexually molesting a 14 year old boy for two years, who allegedly molested a 14-year old boy by engaging him in sex for two years as she has fled to avoid prosecution.

The News Gazette Online gathered that Mrs Nwokocha fled early Thursday morning with members of her family after she realized she was about to be arrested because of the sexual abuse.

Mrs Happiness, who is married to Mr Kingsley Nwokocha, hails from Umuahia in Abia State and they are blessed with children including a set of twins, she lived with her husband before the incident happened.

It was gathered that Mrs Happiness was asked to report at the Gender Section of the Lagos Police Command for investigation over the alleged abuse of the victim.

However, she did not report, instead, she reportedly packed her belongings, locked their apartment and ran away to an unknown place with her children and husband.

According to their neighbours, they woke up in the morning only to realize that the woman had packed her properties, which were outside and moved out without informing any of her neighbours. They suspected that she might have relocated elsewhere because her children were supposed to resume for school on Monday.

This is happening following the directives by AIG Shehu Lawal of Zone 2 Onikan to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zubairu Muazu, to carry out a full investigation and take appropriate actions over the alleged abuse of the victim, who was said to be undergoing mental trauma because of the abuse.

Mrs. Happiness Nwokocha was reportedly caught hanging sex with the 14 years old boy and her nude picture taken at her friend’s place in Lagos.

Our reporters gathered that the incident happened at No. 18 Adesola Street in Agodo Egbe area of Lagos, where the victim resides with her parents, while the woman, Happiness, popularly known as ‘Mama Ejima, resides at No. 26 of the same street in the area.

Both Mrs. Happiness and the boy’s parents attend Mountain of Fire & Miracles Church and that gave the suspect, Happiness, unfettered access to enter deep into the family and started molesting the boy despite the fact that she lives with her husband and has her own children.

According to the 14-year victim, Happiness reportedly lured him into his mother’s shop in the early hours of the day and stripped him naked after she had packed some beverages. While still in the act, the boy’s mother came through the back door of the super store located inside their compound and caught them with the items she had packed inside a bag, which she had intended to take away after the sex romp.

The matter was reported to the Police at Area M Command, Idimu, Lagos and Happiness was invited.

However, the whole matter changed after the IPO, one Sergeant Mike, turned everything against the complainant, Mr. Frank Alamezie, who is the father of the victim.

Mr. Alamezie was detained for taking the nude picture of the suspect, Happiness, as she was caught in the act.

The husband of Mrs. Happiness and Sergeant Mike including other Police officers linked with the matter were said to be demanding about N10m from the victim’s father before he cried out after the Police had reportedly extorted him.

Matters how ever took a different turn when he AIG gave instructions for the arrest of Mrs. Happiness.

In Zambia, a female bank employee of ZANACO has been suspended for sleeping with over 200 different men both clients and job seekers, aljaziral reporters

The woman has been indentified as Mutale Winfridah who has been using her influence as a branch senior bank executive to sleep with different men promising them jobs at the bank and approving their bank loan applications in return to enjoying their bed energies.

According to aljaziralreporters , the bank management decided to suspend her after more than 10 men formally lodged complaints against her.

It is reported that she is 39 years old and still unmarried because of her quest to attain different academic qualifications before finding a partner.

Chairman of the Association of Online Media Practitioners in Nigeria, Wole Arisekola has decried alleged intimidation from security operatives.

The group in a statement in Abuja signed by its chairman said the way security operatives have continued to clamp down on online journalists is unacceptable.

In a chat with Pulse, Arisekola said while professional journalists try to do their legitimate job of information dissemination, the environment in which they operate is becoming more hostile as security operatives seem to be getting overzealous.

In his words, “I think I am not comfortable now with what is happening in Nigeria with our professional colleagues, I mean the online journalists. You write something about someone that is in bad light, that person can take you to court, it is not a criminal offence but a civil offence but now am so surprised that DSS, is what the politicians are using to intimidate people.”

Speaking further, Arisekola said, ‘I have taken the matter to the Inspector General of Police, we’ve never had it so bad in Nigeria where people will be taken to police station, detain there, taken to court, prison, why? When someone writes something about you and you think it is illegal, it’s a libel case and not a criminal offence.’

In conclusion Arisekola lauded the media for not compromising on freedom of speech and expression even as he lamented the activities of bloggers who flout copyrights laws

By Akpovoke Otiti

Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas , Chief. Emmanuel Amgbaduba, has said the State Government was working with the security agencies to bring perpetrators of the Otu- jeremi in Ughelli South local fovernment Area pipeline fire to justice.
Chief Emma Amgbaduba

The fire incident last few weeks which resulted from activities of criminals vandalising oil pipelines in the community.

Amgbaduba spoke while receiving the information and to investigate the root cause of the inferno.

That the DEsopadec member representing that constituency , Mr. Vincent Oyibodo has visited the seen . Amgbaduba hailed Okowa for constituting the desopadec board members

The commissioner said the gesture showed that the entire members of the community felt the pain of oil loss with Deltans

He said: “I convey my best wishes to the leadership of the Desopadec Board for responding quickly to this very urgent assignment

“I thank all for showing compassion and the human side of them to assuage the pain we are feeling following the pains and cost. I appreciate Delta State governor for coming out swiftly to investigate the root cause of this unfortunate incident.

“We are concerned about the damage to lives and property that trailed the incident. We are working with security agencies to put all these criminalities to a stop. We are hopeful that we will identify the perpetrators; whatever level they are, they will be brought to justice. Bringing them to justice will serve as deterrent to other criminals who are bent on perpetrating economic sabotage at the expense of innocent people’s lives.”

Amgbaduba expressed concern that the issue of pipeline vandalism kept re-occurring in the state, urging members of the security not to leave any stone unturned in unraveling the root cause of the crime.

Chief James Augoye, Delta commissioner for works shows sympathy on fellow Nigerians been killed , miam , humiliated and brutalised , turned homeless, that with serious concern the worsening Xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa in which Nigerians have been major victims. We have had enough of our citizens being targets of attacks in South Africa their actions is evil and barbaric .

Such act of Xenophobic violence is condemnable anywhere; more so in South Africa, a country whose citizens benefitted from the unwavered support and solidarity of Africans and freedom lovers across the world in their historic struggle against apartheid.

It is unacceptable irony that a section of South Africans would so soon, after now, choose other Africans in their country as the targets of mindless violent attacks over frustrations for which the innocent victims have no control.

The enormous contributions of Nigeria to this historic struggle is underscored by its recognition as a frontline state in the prolonged confrontation against the powerful racist regime that had held generations of Southern Africans in bondage and subhuman conditions.

By Akpovoke Otiti

ASABA – Barr Peter Mrakpor , Delta state Attorney general and Commissioner for justice has said that the unity of Delta state and Nigeria as a whole is sacrosanct and non-negotiable.

The Commissioner told aljaziralreporters Editor as part of consultations for peace against the backdrop of agitations for secession by some group of people for governor, he said Delta cannot be like Rwanda or Somalia hence God have his children on top, that the state government is on his best to address the root cause of agitations which are poverty, unemployment and hardship in the State.

He urged party Chieftains and stakeholders to work in line with the doctrines of the founding fathers to promote peace, that the unity of Delta is sacrosanct, is non-negotiable and we all have to work together to educate our people.

“The message is for Deltans to work more together and collaborate. We have more to gain when we are united. We cannot afford disunity of purpose because of selfish interest and greed, ”

Mrakpor appealed to the media to concentrate on stories that unite rather than sensationalism, adding that if the Delta should not be in unity , everybody will be the looser.

He said, “To you the media look for what unites us and not sensations news.

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Barr. Peter Mrakpor, he is a socialman😂,feel with the heart of love not only for his family but whosoeve come in contact with him. He is a man of possibility of genuine interest about development and who do not compromised. He say things as they where.

Barr. Mrakpor disposition is to render services to the entire state , either you an APC , SDP , PDP, etc his office is open to all critically in terms of problems, but constructively in terms of positive programs. Success stories have contribute to his general sense of optimism that he generate more momentum for democracy and development.

Mrakpor sit down with people from high to low discussing the meaning of development thereby generating “an enormous range of visions” as well as “how-to” insights. Thus he get a voice as expert in law and jury line with the stronger Delta preceding ideas of the Governor Senator Dr. IfeanyiArtpeople okowa😎.

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While no definition of his personal life may satisfy everyone, it is hard to disagree that Barr. Peter Mrakpor has provide a reasonable framework in the Ministry of Justice to understand the essentials of the concept and its people and the government 🤣😃..