A journalist, Samuel Ogundipe, who has been detained since Tuesday by Police in Abuja has regained his freedom.



According to a report by his employers, Premium Times, he was granted bail on Friday, after he was arraigned before a Kubwa Grade 1 Magistrate Court..............

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Pominent Nigerians from all walks of life on Tuesday gathered in Port Harcourt to celebrate the 70th Birthday of Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili for being a defender of sustained development of Nigeria.

Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Former Edo State Governor, Lucky Igbinedion, Former Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada, Former Rivers State Governor, Sir Celestine Omehia, Former President Court of Appeal, Justice Umaru (rtd) and Former Akwa Ibom Military Governor, Col Bako rtd were joined by Former Ministers, serving senators, National Assembly, traditional rulers, professionals and renowned jurists turned up to pay glowing tributes to an outstanding political leader.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike , his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, Rivers State Executive Council, State Judiciary and Legislature were among dignitaries who celebrated Odili.

In a public lecture organised in honour of the Former Rivers State Governor by the Rivers State Government under the leadership of Governor Wike, Nigerian leaders hailed Dr Odili for investing his intellect and resources in building the country................

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that under his watch, money meant for the development of the state will not be shared.

Obaseki made the declaration at the Government House, in Benin City, the state capital, during the first-year anniversary celebration of the Edo State Task Force Against Human Trafficking.

“All Edo State Government’s money will be used for the development of the state. This is the brand of politics I have chosen to play. Our developmental challenges are so enormous and only a frugal and prudent utilisation of tax payers’ money would ameliorate the sufferings of our people,” he said.

The governor emphasised that “no matter the pressure and irrespective of the quarters such pressure would come from, I will not break my oath with Edo people, to provide purposeful leadership..............

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