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Ibori And Uduaghan Shun Governor Okowa’s Inauguration Of PDP Campaign Council
All is currently not well in the Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) even after the legal battle over the party’s governorship primaries between David Edevbie, former chief of staff to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the state Assembly speaker, Sheriff Oborevwori, was decided by the Supreme Court in Abuja in favour of Oborevwori.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Edevbie was the anointed candidate of former governors, James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan.
Our correspondent reliably learnt that following the supremacy leadership tussle between the former governors and Governor Okowa, there are cracks in the party resulting to the absence of some leaders of the party at the Wednesday’s inauguration of Oborevwori governorship campaign council in Asaba, the state capital.
Ibori, Uduaghan, former secretary to the state government, (SSG), Ovuozourie Macaulay, former finance commissioner and PDP governorship aspirant, David Edevbie, senator representing Delta South in the senate, James Manager, were all absent at the event.
Also, Ibori’s daughter, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, PDP candidate for Ethiope federal constituency, House of Representatives member, representing Ndokwa federal constituency and Edevbie’s running mate, Ossai. N. Ossai, were also among the party leaders who shunned the inauguration of the Oborevwori governorship campaign council.
Also, conspicuously absent were; former deputy governors, Benjamin Elue, Amos Utuama, immediate past secretary to the state government (SSG), Chiedu Ebie, immediate past Attorney General and commissioner for Justice, Peter Mrakpor, former Assembly speakers, Monday Igbuya and Peter Onwusanya, former commissioners in the state, Clement Ofuani, Judith Enamuotor, Mercy Almona-Ise and Frank Omare.
However, reacting to the development, a top government official and member of the newly inaugurated governorship campaign council who pleaded for anonymity, confided in SaharaReporters, that “Those who were absent are very aggrieved and you don’t expect an angry man to come around you when he’s still angry. But Deltans should be rest assured that all the issues will be amicably resolved, it’s a family affair. Deltans can afford to give this state to APC that has brought us sorrows and sufferings. It will soon be Uhuru.”
Edevbie had taken Oborevwori to court, challenging the victory of Oborevwori at the party’s primary election and alleged submission of forged credentials by the Speaker.
A Federal High Court in Abuja presided by Justice Taiwo Taiwo on July 7, 2022, upheld Edevbie’s claims and voided Oborevwori’s nomination.
The court subsequently directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Edevbie as the authentic PDP governorship candidate in the state for the 2023 elections.
The Appeal Court however took a different position. A three-man panel of the Court of Appeal set aside the sacking of Oborevwori as the PDP candidate in the 2023 governorship election in the state.
The panel led by Justice Peter Ige set aside Oborevwori’s sacking on the grounds that the lower court erred in law in reaching the conclusion that Oborevwori was not qualified to participate in the governorship primary election of the party on account of forgery and perjury.
Oborevwori had emerged winner of the governorship primary election held on March 25 after polling 590 votes.
Not satisfied with the verdict of the appellate court, Edevbie approached the Supreme Court to set aside the judgement and uphold the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
After entertaining submissions from both parties through their lawyers in the appeal filed by Edevbie, the Supreme Court’s five-member panel headed by Justice Amina Augie reserved judgement for Friday, October 21, 2022.
The Supreme Court had on Friday, October, 21, 2022 upheld the judgement of the Court of Appeal delivered on August 29 declaring Sheriff Oborevwori, as the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
Delivering the lead judgement, Justice Tijani Abubakar, also dismissed the appeal of David Edevbie for lacking in merit.
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“Adeyanju Tells Nigerian Govt: Terrorists Deserve Death, Not Forgiveness”.
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has insisted that terrorists and their collaborators deserve the death penalty, not forgiveness.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Adeyanju made the statement while urging the Federal Government to adopt a stricter approach in tackling terrorism. On his X page, he argued that anyone involved in terrorism—or those supporting them—should face capital punishment rather than leniency.
He criticized what he described as the government’s tendency to show mercy toward terrorists, warning that such leniency could undermine national efforts to combat insecurity.
Adeyanju called on authorities to end policies that appear to pardon or reintegrate terrorists, insisting that a firm and uncompromising stance is essential to deter violent extremism and protect citizens.
“Terrorists and their sympathizers deserve death, not forgiveness. The Nigerian government must stop forgiving and romancing terrorism,” he wrote.
The comments come as Minister of Defence Christopher Musa assured Nigerians that terrorists and bandits are sustaining heavy losses in ongoing military operations. Speaking after a security briefing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Musa said the Armed Forces had updated the President on the latest security situation and clarified what he described as “misleading interpretations” circulating in the media.
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“Lagos Residents Hit the Streets Over Constant Power Outages”.
Residents of Lagos took to the streets on Friday to voice their frustration over persistent electricity outages, describing the state’s power supply as “epileptic” and unsustainable for both daily life and business operations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A video shared widely on social media showed dozens of protesters, mostly youths, marching through the Fadeyi area, holding placards and chanting for consistent electricity.
The demonstrators criticized what they called the collapse of the nation’s power sector, insisting that erratic electricity is disrupting livelihoods and making life increasingly difficult across Lagos.
Placards carried by the protesters included messages such as:
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“No More Estimated Billing”
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“No More Epileptic Power Supply”
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“No Light, No Life, No Nation”
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“You’re Destroying Businesses; Give Us Regular Light”
One protester shouted, “We are not asking for too much. Give us light!” as the march continued.
Local business owners highlighted the heavy toll of inconsistent electricity on their operations, noting that reliance on fuel-powered generators has driven up costs. A shop owner said, “We cannot continue like this. Every day we spend money on fuel because there is no electricity. Many small businesses are closing because they cannot cope.”
The protest reflects growing public dissatisfaction with power supply in Lagos, with residents calling on authorities and electricity providers to ensure a stable and reliable service.
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“Ikeja Court Seizes Responsible Leaders Hotel Over Alleged Forex Fraud”.
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary seizure of a multi-billion naira hotel linked to Edward Olutoke, Managing Director of the Ikeja Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture, following allegations that the property was purchased with funds obtained through a fraudulent forex and investment scheme.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Justice A.O. Owoeye, sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, ruled that the Responsible Leaders Hotel, located at 1 Ostra Close, Jobi Fele Way, Alausa, Ikeja, be temporarily handed over to the government. The property is valued at approximately ₦1.3 billion.
The order followed an urgent application by the EFCC, presented by its lawyer, C.C. Okezie, who provided evidence suggesting the hotel was acquired through illicit means. The application was supported by an affidavit sworn by Obed Tanko, an EFCC investigator.
According to the EFCC, Olutoke allegedly convinced numerous Nigerians to invest billions of naira in a capital-guaranteed forex trading and investment scheme, promising secure funds and high returns.
“The suspect allegedly obtained billions of naira from unsuspecting investors under the guise of operating a capital-guaranteed forex trading and investment scheme,” the commission said.
Investigations revealed that neither Olutoke nor his company had the required legal permits to operate an investment business. Instead of trading the funds as promised, the EFCC claims the money was used to acquire expensive properties, including the Ikeja hotel.
During the hearing, Okezie argued that the hotel should be seized as it was reasonably suspected to have been purchased with proceeds from unlawful activities. After reviewing the evidence, Justice Owoeye agreed, ruling that the asset should be temporarily taken over while the case proceeds.
The judge also ordered the EFCC to publish the decision in a national newspaper, allowing anyone with a legal claim to the hotel to come forward and explain why the property should not ultimately be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
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