PDP GOVERNORS FORUM CHAIRMANSHIP : "LEAVE OUR GOVERNORS ALONE", PDP SOUTH YOUTH VANGUARD TELLS WIKE.

The South South Youth Vanguard on Friday, asked the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Mr. Nyesom Wike, to steer clear of the affairs of the PDP governors.

Wike had reportedly criticised the selection of Bauchi State governor, Alhaji Bala Mohammed as chairman of the PDP governors while speaking to state house correspondents after his PDP G-5 governors met with President Tinubu on Thursday.

Wike had argued that it was the turn of the South to produce chairman of the PDP governors forum.

But the Spokesperson of the group, Mr James Akpofure in a statement, said Wike should steer clear of the affairs of the forum. According to him, “Wike should know better than to bring his toxic politics to the PDPGF”

“Since inception of the forum, politics of zoning has never been a consideration. The PDP governors forum have always selected the most ranking governor for the position.

“To educate Mr. know-it-all Wike, the most ranking PDP governor is Gov. Obaseki of Edo State, followed by Gov. Makinde(Oyo), Gov. Fintiri(Adamawa) and Gov. Bala Mohammed. These governors can chose among themselves who will lead the forum,” Agofure said.

Continuing, the South South PDP Youth Vanguard told Wike to face his “personal job lobby” and leave the PDP alone. “Gov. Bala Mohammed is one person who can unite the aggrieved interests in our party right now, and we trust that was why his mates chose him.”

DELTA COURT CONVICTS, SENTENCES TWO TO DEATH BY HANGING FOR CONSPIRACY, KIDNAPPING/ARMED ROBBERY.

The Effurun High Court 2, in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State has Convicted and sentenced two persons, Mr Theophilus Nwachukwu and Mr Christopher Emeka Okoli to death by Hanging on five court charges of conspiracy, Kidnapping, Armed Robbery and illegal possession.

The Court Presided over by Justice R Harriman delivered her judgement on 6th, June 2023.

According to the nominal complaints Mr Gabriel Adoghe and his wife, the defendants robbed them of her wife's Honda car while armed with a gun.

They revealed further that (they the defendants,) ran out of luck when they met a police check point at Aladja, where the police arrested them with Mr Adoghe still in the booth of the car.

The prosecution called the 2 victims and 3 police men as witnesses where the defendants testified in their defense but did not call any witness.

Delivering her judgement after a careful examination of available evidence, Justice R Harriman held that the prosecution had proved all the offences preferred against the defendants beyond reasonable doubt.

The Prosecution Counsel, Theophilus E. Omenuwoma Esq. ( An assistant Director in the Ministry of Justice) held that he was satisfied with the judgement, but however advised that youths in the country should shun crime and engage in meaningful ventures that will give them peaceful money.

He told them to be patient in life and as well work hard to achieve success and never to get involved in any form of criminalities that could cut short their life span.

Mr Omenuwoma stated that the defendants were charged to court on five count charges bothering on count 1, Conspiracy that gave them 7 years imprisonment, count 2, Kidnapping, 10 years imprisonment, count 3/4  armed robbery, to death by Hanging while count 5, illegal possession which earned them ten years imprisonment respectively.

FORUM OF IJAW COMMUNITY CHAIRMEN IN DELTA CONGRATULATES GOV. OBOREVWORI, ONYEME ON THEIR INAUGURATION

The Forum of Chairmen of  Ijaw Communities in the 25 Local Government Areas in Delta State, have congratulated the State Governor, His Excellency, RT. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his Deputy, Chief Sir Monday Onyeme on their successful inauguration as Governor and Deputy Governor of the State respectively.

According to a statement from the chairman of the forum, Revd. Mathew Ashaka  and Secretary-General, Pastor Stephen N. Portharcourt  on behalf of the current and past Chairmen of the Ijaw Communities described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a leader with the interest of the State at heart with his administration's 'MORE' agenda.

Revd. Ashaka and Pastor Stephen Portharcourt explained that the Ijaws had been very supportive of the successive administrations in the State and would always extend same to the administration of Governor Oborevwori.

It stated that the forum in collaboration with other prominent leaders, stakeholders and groups from the riverine ijaw communities had always identified and supported the aspiration of Hon. Oborevwori to lead the State.

They , however, called on the State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to appoint sons and daughters of Ijaw extractions into his administration to enable them contribute their quota towards the actualisation of his administration's 'MORE' agenda,  pointing out that ijaws have credible and reliable individuals that would add value to his administration.

Revd. Ashaka and Pastor Stephen Portharcourt, who specifically emphasised that Ijaw Communities were blessed with abundant human and natural resources, added that the Ijaws needed schools and health infrastructure and road networks to link the communities.

The forum  expressed optimism that Hon. Oborevwori would surpass the expectations of Deltans, saying that he was knowledgeable in the nuances of governance as a two term Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.

OSARO ONAIWU HAILS ZENITH BANK'S EBENEZER ONYEAGWU FOR WINNING 'BEST BANKING CEO IN AFRICA AWARD'

Former Director General of the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, the Earl Osao Onaiwu, has congratulated Zenith Bank CEO, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu for winning the "Best Banking CEO in Africa" award.

Onaiwu said he was particularly thrilled that  Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, was doing their alma mater- Auchi Polytechnic proud with his numerous achievements.

According to the Edo State-born businessman and politician, Onyeagwu has consistently shone the light in his progress in the business world, especially in Banking.

A big player in the Nigerian political circle, Onaiwu who said the award of "Best Banking CEO in Africa", at the International Banker 2023 Banking Awards 2023, confirms that the Zenith Bank GMD/CEO  is a shining example of what the products of Auchi Polytechnic exemplifies, said he was not surprised as Onyeagwu had exhibited these traits while in school.

Onaiwu who is also a society patriarch and big player in the entertainment industry, also congratulated Zenith Bank for its consistency as one of the leading financial institutions in the country. He also extended his commendation to the founder and chairman of the bank, Dr. Jim Ovia who he said built a viable institution that is playing big in the economy of Nigeria and the African continent.

PDP GROUP CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR,OBOREVWORI ON HIS VICTORY AT THE POLLS

Members of the people's Democratic party (PDP) field operations Committee at the electioneering Campaign as heartily congratulated the newly sworn-in Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his assumption of duty.

 Dr Henry OgheneOchuko Ofa the Chairman of the body,in a chat with journalists in Asaba, said Members of the committee who attended the swearing-in were visibly joyous and in high spirits seeing their total selfless commitments during the 2023 election campaigns coming into fruition via the swearing-in of their amiable Governor.

He said, "For us, the victory of His Excellency at the polls, his subsequent swearing-in, and formal assumption of duty is overwhelming, courageous and well deserved by every standard. Considering the antecedent of the Governor as a Speaker and appointee of past governments since 1999 and having garnered adequate experience over the years, we believe in the proven capacity of our Governor to actualise the MORE Agenda of the present government and consolidate the achievements of previous administrations"

Dr Ofa added, "Without sounding immodest, the committee wishes to deeply commend the immediate past Governor, the supremacy of the party and PDP leaders for deeming it expedient to appoint us to serve in this strategic committee of field operations, a role we played without hitches, thereby contributing to the success of the PDP at the polls."

Ofa remarked further that as a Chairman of the committee,, they are very proud of their new Governor while appreciating God for His mercy  upon them through out the Campaign. 

The Campaign Chairman pointed out that they are congratulating the agile Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and fervently praying to  God to give him the wisdom to lead with fairness and justice to all Deltans.

PDP GROUP CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR,OBOREVWORI ON HIS VICTORY AT THE POLLS

Members of the people's Democratic party (PDP) field operations Committee at the electioneering Campaign as heartily congratulated the newly sworn-in Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his assumption of duty.

 Dr Henry OgheneOchuko Ofa the Chairman of the body,in a chat with journalists in Asaba, said Members of the committee who attended the swearing-in were visibly joyous and in high spirits seeing their total selfless commitments during the 2023 election campaigns coming into fruition via the swearing-in of their amiable Governor.

He said, "For us, the victory of His Excellency at the polls, his subsequent swearing-in, and formal assumption of duty is overwhelming, courageous and well deserved by every standard. Considering the antecedent of the Governor as a Speaker and appointee of past governments since 1999 and having garnered adequate experience over the years, we believe in the proven capacity of our Governor to actualise the MORE Agenda of the present government and consolidate the achievements of previous administrations"

Dr Ofa added, "Without sounding immodest, the committee wishes to deeply commend the immediate past Governor, the supremacy of the party and PDP leaders for deeming it expedient to appoint us to serve in this strategic committee of field operations, a role we played without hitches, thereby contributing to the success of the PDP at the polls."

Ofa remarked further that as a Chairman of the committee,, they are very proud of their new Governor while appreciating God for His mercy  upon them through out the Campaign. 

The Campaign Chairman pointed out that they are congratulating the agile Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and fervently praying to  God to give him the wisdom to lead with fairness and justice to all Deltans.

WOMAN BAG 2 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR STEALING BOXERS, 15 BRAS.

A Kaduna Magistrate court on Thursday sentenced a 24 year old Woman, Linda David to Two years imprisonment for stealing underwear.

The Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel sentenced David after she pleaded guilty to the charge against her and begged for forgiveness. 

He however gave her an option of N40,000 fine and warned her to desist from live of crime. 

According to Abrahim, the judgement will serve as deterent to those who would want to indulge in such criminal act.

The defendant was charged with  a one count charge of stealing underwear worth N115,000.

Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp. Chidi Leo, told the court that David committed the offence on May 12 at Trinity Super market along Ahmadu Bello way, Kaduna. 

According to Leo, the defendant went into the super market and stole 20 pair of panties, 20 pieces of Boxers and 15 pieces of Bra , all valued at N115,000.

He stated that the defendant was caught and handed over to the Police by the security officer of the Super market who noticed she had hidden some of the stolen items under her clothes. 

The prosecutor added that the offence contravened section 217 of the penal code of Kaduna State, 2017.