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By Abel Johngold OrheruataThe Delta State House Assembly (DTHA) Chairman, Committee on Education, Hon Charles Emetulu has officially unveiled the Campaign/ Sensitization materials for the kick-of of the first phase of National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) championed nationwide campaign against female victimization and sexual molestation on campus.Hon Emetulu unveiled the materials yesterday in Asaba when a delegation of the national leadership of NAPS led by the Director of Mobilization & Strategic Engagements and Chairman of the Committee for the proposed nationwide campaign, Comrade Dio Rex Oghale Emeka presented him the materials for unveiling.While unveiling the materials, the Member representing Ndokwa West State Constituency stated that violence against women and all such related violence cum sexual harassment mitigates against educational advancement in Africa and therefore must be discouraged by all stakeholders.Hon. Emetulu noted that sex for more marks by lecturers was not the only harassment. “There are also sexual harassment from boys to girls and from girls to boys and lecturers through their indecent dressings. Underage marriage should also be condemned because its even worse than sexual harassment depends on ones view. So, you must look at it holistically in your Sensitization campaign”. He said.Declaring total support for the NAPS proposed Sensitization campaign, the former students Union activist now lawmaker, assured that whenever the need arises, he will use his good office to bring whoever is found culpable of such offenses to justice.Hon. Emetulu however enjoined the students leaders to eschew malicious blackmail and unfounded propaganda in the course of this campaign.Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Comrade Dio Oghale Emeka Rex disclosed that the flag-off rally was scheduled to hold on the 1st of October 2019, at Asaba and called on all relevant stakeholders to support the initiative.Comrade Dio stated that the leadership of NAPS had chosen the Chairman House Committee on Education in Delta State House of Assembly as the most appropriate authority for the unveiling of sensitization materials given his oversight role and with the understanding that such campaign will not find its footing without a legal framework vis-a-viz the domestication of the sexual harassment in tertiary educational institutions prohibition act, 2016 in State level.He posited that the fact that the DTHA Chairman on the Committee on Education was a former Students Union leader who hails from and school in Delta State, it was imperative to kick start such strategic campaign from home hence the first phase of the nationwide campaign will be kicked off in Delta State.

The Senatorial Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta Central District, Rt. Hon. Evelyn Omavowan Oboro has expressed dissatisfaction over the inability of the Election Petition Tribunal to make available copy of judgment it delivered six days ago on the petition challenging the outcome of the Delta Central Senatorial election held on 23rd February, 2019.

Oboro promised to approach the National Judicial Council and Nigeria Bar Association if the tribunal continue with the delay in making available copy of the judgment.

In a statement signed by her Media and Publicity Director, Hon. Sunday Apah, Oboro frowned at the refusal by the tribunal to make available the copy of the judgment despite applying for same over six days ago.

She explained in the statement that her petition was the first filed before the registry of the tribunal and also the first petition where trial was commenced and concluded.

She lamented in the statement that there was no day past that her counsels and aides don’t go to the court to ask of the copy of the judgment but they gave them excuses that are not genuine. “So I sees it as a deliberate attempt to delay our moves to appeal the judgment at the Court of Appeal”.

“I 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 and judgment over six days ago”, she said.

A S A B A – Delta Born Journalist, COmr, Akpovoke Otiti, Editor of Aljaziral reporters has congratulated the member, representing Udu Constituency, Hon Peter Uviejitobor on his Victory at the election tribunal, Wednesday.

In a congratulatory message titled, “A Victory Well Deserved”, and dated September 11, 2019, Comr Otiti, maintained that Hon Uviejitobor ‘s Victory at the election tribunal reasserted the reality that the people of Udu Constituency actually gave the Delta House of Assambly member the mandate.through their overwhelming votes during the last election to lead them for the second term.

The aljaziral reporters Editor said that he is not surprised that the tribunal reaffirmed Uviejitobo’s Victory and mandate which the people of the Udu gave him and maintained that the victory of Uviejitobor was victory for the entire Udu people and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other Deltans.

He reasoned that the victory will provide the law maker the opportunity to continue with the good work he has already started since 2015.

Otiti therefore called on the people in the other side of the divide to come together and support Hon Uviejitobor to build a United and prosperous Udu state where there will be greater opportunities for all, while urging the law maker , Uviejitobor to see his victory as a Divine call to duty to put up his all and all for the development of Udu people .

By Akpovoke Otiti (Editor)A S A B A – The Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Fidelis Tilije has urged Online media Practitioners in Delta state to always verify the source of their news befor pushing it out for public consumption, that during their first inuagural meeting, the governor drum that to them. “That as much as people news are expected to be corrective,” because the anthem is up we also need to show the variance between 2015 to 2019, which means there fore Delta state government will be doing so much and to be able to create that positive gap that government has been unable to do in the first tenue.The commissioner for finance made it clear when playing host to Online media practitioners Association of Nigeria, OMPAN, recently in his office, that whatever goes wrong in the ministry of finance touches all fabrics of government in the state, for that we are closing all linkage that will affect us.

Chief Tilije , who said he holds online media with high esteem following the supersonic nature of its speed, said his finance ministry will ensure that every leakage in financial management will be blocked to ensure transparency and accountability.

The commissioner who also advised media practitioners to verify news stories before publishing, said many people are working hard in the nation and state, noting that it does not need many people to change a system but one person could change a system for the good of all.

He said while news is expected to be corrective and change the ills in society, journalists should ensure that whatever is pushed to the public is verifiable and not from the writers imagination as such could cause crisis and unimaginable damage.

He said: “For us in the ministry of finance, we will do the best we can. We know that whatever goes wrong in the ministry of finance touches all the fabrics of governance in the state. We will ensure that we close leakages. I did say that if you are doing anything and your conscience tells you that you shouldn’t do it, check extremely very well before you proceed.

“The conscience is an open judge to all of us. If we are doing something wrong, your conscience will tell you look you are committing. Your conscience will tell you the right thing to do. We crave your indulgence if you hear anything about us, don’t hesitate to ask us.”

He said that corruption has been a major issue in the country but the government is working round the clock to block it and close the gaps, adding that Governor Okowa has up the anthem and his lieutenants will key in to make the state better for all residents.

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