Former US president Donald Trump is set to take the stand at his civil fraud trial in New York. The 77-year-old Republican is due to take the stand at 10:00 am (1500 GMT), sitting next to Arthur Engoron, the judge overseeing the case whom Trump has repeatedly derided as “unhinged” and a “Trump-hating radical left, Democrat operative,” France24 reports, quoting AFP. Engoron has responded by slapping Trump with two fines – one for $5,000, another for $10,000 – when he ruled the onetime reality television star had violated a partial gag order imposed after he bashed the judge’s clerk on…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience of reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experience in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
With cases of teachers been attacked by students and parents frequently and which has allegedly led to the death of a secondary school teacher recently, the Delta State government, through the Ministry of Education (Technical), yesterday, said it will henceforth expel any student who posed a threat to teachers and the school. The State Commissioner for Technical Education, Joan Onyemaechi, who dropped the hint while meeting with principals and staff of Model Technical Colleges in Effurun and Obiaruku, said the Ministry has what it takes to discipline students against any unruly behaviour, and advised them to desist from any forms…
… As IGP Reaffirms Neutrality Ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election in Imo state on Saturday, November 11, 2023, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Mohammed Barde to the Force Headquarters on special duty. A statement on Sunday by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, added that “the IGP’s decision to reshuffle the CP underscores the Police Force’s unwavering dedication to upholding the rule of law and maintaining strict neutrality throughout the electoral proceedings. According to…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, acting on credible intelligence from community members in Oju-emi, near Ola Mummy Junction, Aboru, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Authority, has successfully thwarted an attempt by suspected vandals to compromise NNPC pipelines in the aforementioned area. The daring act of these unscrupulous individuals was intercepted at precisely 05:30hrs in the mentioned location by the gallant and tactical operation carried out by the anti-vandal unit of the command, led by Assistant Commandant of Corps, Abdullahi Jubril Musa. Commandant of Corps Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, the State Commandant of NSCDC, Lagos State…
The Niger Delta region, often referred to as the nation’s oil hub, has long been a focal point for both the challenges and opportunities in Nigeria. The Niger Delta Ministry, under the guidance of its dedicated and forward-thinking minister,Hon Abubakar Momoh is embarking on a journey to address the unique issues facing this region and unlock its potential for development. The Role of the Niger Delta Ministry in Regional Development: Addressing Challenges and Seizing Opportunities The Niger Delta Ministry, led by its dedicated minister, is embracing a multi-faceted approach to regional development. With a firm commitment to addressing the region’s…
The rift of whose candidate will emerged as the college registrar is presently tearing apart the Delta State College of Education, Mosogor, as both the Provost, Governing Council Chairman and Higher Education Commissioner for the state fights dirty. There was pandemonium on Friday, October 3, after the Chairman, Governing Council of the institution, Chief Lovette Idisi’s office was sealed by the Provost of the College, Dr. Isreal Imide. However, Chief Hon Idisi Lovette while addressing journalists at the school premises Mosogar, accused the Hon. Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Johnbull Tonukari for faulting the process of selecting the college registrar.…
By Augustus Onwumere Catholic Bishop of Warri Diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, has urged Christians especially, members of Ladies of St. Mulumba to impact the Church and society positively using their offices and positions. Bishop Ewherido gave the charges at the Mother of Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun, Delta state, on Friday, November 3, 2023, during the opening/ thanksgiving Mass of the 45th Annual National Convention of the Ladies of Saint Mulumba hosted by the Benin City Metropolitan Council in Warri. Bishop Ewherido, while thanking the women for their coordination, commitment and dedication, affirmed the noticeable forcefulness of women, both…
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, Delta South Senatorial District, has dedicated his victory at the appeal court to God Almighty, promising to contribute his quota to the realisation of the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu administration. Senator Joel-Onowakpo, who broke silence days after the delivery of the appeal court judgment that finally sink the Senatorial ambition of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Michael Diden, in a statement signed by him, said his victory was for democracy, Nigerians and the people of his constituency in particular. He said that the victory has emboldened him to further consolidate…
Former NFF President, Amaju Pinnick and his company, Brownhill Investment Company Limited, have petitioned the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, accusing Davido and his Logistics Manager, Isreal Afeare, of stealing and defamation respectively. In a petition filed by their counsel, Osaruyi Ayela-Uwangue, Pinnick and his company urged the police to investigate alleged criminal action of Davido with a view to prosecuting him. The petitioner said that it discovered that Davido despite collecting payment of the sum of $94,500, and compelling the organisers of ‘Warri Again Concert’ to incur additional expenses of $18,000 for a private jet to take him to…
Comrade Joe Ajaero, President Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is presently battling with his right eye at the Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTHO) in Owerri, after an alleged police brutality on Wednesday, November 1 during workers protest. Ajaero was brutalised and taken away by the police at the NLC state office in New Owerri, where he was protesting against the Imo State government’s treatment of workers. A video clip showed Ajaero in a car with two men on his way to FUTHO Owerri yesterday afternoon. He was wearing his union shirt and said he had no phone with him, but hoped…