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A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Abuja, has granted the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, bail of N300 million, following his arraignment on the unlawful redesign of the naira notes. The judge preceeding over the matter, Justice Maryanne Anenih, on Wednesday, granted Emefiele bail stating that, there is a “cogent and compelling reason to grant the bail application.” Recall that the ex-CBN Governor was accused of approving the printing of N684.5 million at the rate of N18.96 billion. The anti-graft agency also said Emefiele unlawfully approved the withdrawal of N124.8 billion from…

The Osun State Police Command, Tuesday, said it had arrested a manager in one of the branches of a first-generation bank in Osogbo, Mr Adeniyi Talabi, for allegedly stealing a sum of N650m belonging to 35 customers of the bank. A statement by the spokesperson of the command, Yemisi Opalola, claimed that the suspect perpetrated the fraud by obtaining the amount under false pretence from the victims and stealing the amount through an illegal transaction called proof of funds. Opalola who noted that the suspect had been suspended by the bank, added that an investigation into the case was progressing…

…Says Rebuilding Okuama Too Enormous To Be Left To Residents Alone After about two months of hiding in the bush and creek, sigh of relief came to returning  distressed residents of Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government, Delta state, as they  received relief materials from the Urhobo Historical Society (UHS) USA to assist in the agonising task of restoring their livelihoods and disappeared homes following military destruction of the community over March 14 killing of 17 soldiers. The community leaders were on hand yesterday to receive the relief materials raging from basic food items to cooking utensils, cutleries, toiletries…

Leaders, Stakeholders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ogor DSIEC Ward 2, in Ughelli North Local Government area of Delta State, endorsed Mr. Ajero Prosper Okeoghene as their consensus councilorship candidate for the forthcoming local government elections slated for July, 13, 2024. In an enlarged meeting held at the premises of the foremost national leader of the party in Ogor, Olorogun Hon Kpuwhara Avbe Anthony JP, at Oviri-Ogor, in Ughelli North Local Government Area, unanimously resolved and endorsed Mr. Ajero Prosper Okeoghene as their councillorship candidate. Welcoming PDP members to the meeting, Olorogun Kpuwhara Anthony said, “The…

…Hails  Remi Tinubu For Snubbing NNPCL’s VP   … Urges Mele Kyari To Remain Steadfast, Not Succumb To Intimidation, Blackmail The Niger Delta Stakeholders Forum (NDSF) has hailed the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for snubbing the moves to recruit her into the sinister plot to unseat the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Mele Kyari. NDSF fingered the  Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPCL, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, as the brain-behind the moves to unseat her boss.   NDSF said Eyesan had mustered contacts to recruit the Wife of the President  into the unpatriotic…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State House of Assembly, Tuesday, May 15, slammed a suspension order on the member representing Ughelli North 1 State Constituency, Hon Matthew Omonade, for alleged gross misconduct. The suspension order which was officially pronounced by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor was preceded by a motion raised on the floor of the House by the Majority Leader, Hon Emeka Nwaobi, Aniocha North. In the motion which was supported by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Perkins Umukoro, Sapele, and unanimously adopted by the House, the suspended lawmaker was alleged to have willfully and falsely perverted…

…A Choice Man For Delta Central Senatorial District Come 2027 By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Olorogun Barr. Hon. Sir, Fred Majemite, is a prominent and respected figure both in Delta State and Nigeria in general. He is known  for his exceptional generosity and philanthropic endeavors. His commitment to giving back to the society and supporting those in need has earned him admiration and respect from thousands both far and  near. He has often demonstrated a deep rooted belief in the importance of helping others and making a positive impact in the society, and this could be attributed to his Catholic upbringing, belief…

…Allow Us Produce Councilor Leaders and members of the People Democratic Party PDP, in Ophori-Olomu Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, have lamented what they described as gross marginalization, suppression and deprivation from benefiting from what belong to all. Reacting to a statement credited to a prominent leader in the DSIEC Okpare-Olomu Ward 8, informing them that the Governor has directed that the councillorship position be given to a female PDP member from Okpare-Olomu, leaders of the party in the community said, it is a clear case of oppression and suppression of a particular area in…

Ahead of the one-year celebration of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s assumption of office as Governor of Delta State, come May 29th, this year, the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor is upbeat that Deltans have a plethora of reasons to celebrate. Speaking with journalists in his office recently, Rt. Hon. Guwor is positive that the State Governor, has, within the past one year, achieved remarkable socio-economic milestones as encapsulated in his M.O.R.E agenda initiative, which, according to him, is worthy of celebration. He listed some of the Governor’s achievements to include; “Massive infrastructural developments, Youth empowerment, enhanced…

Police in Delta have arrested three notorious armed robbers and cultists terrorizing the state. In a statement made available to Journalists by the Commands Public Relations Officer, SP. Bright Edafe, revealed that on May 9, 2024, at about 0430hrs, the special team deployed to Ughelli by the commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, and led by ASP Julius Robinson acting on technically generated intelligence stormed Oghara town and arrested a 28 year old suspect who is a member of Eiye confraternity resident in Oghara Delta State.  The statement further noted that upon his arrest, the suspect led the…