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The Edo State Police Command has said it has arrested a 19-year-old self-acclaimed native doctor over the death of his client. The native doctor, who specialises in preparing charms against the effect of gunshots and cutlass attacks, killed his client while trying to prove the efficacy of a charm he prepared for the deceased. The
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President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the just concluded Edo State Governorship election. Senator Lawan, in a statement issued on Monday, described Okpebholo’s victory as a well-deserved win for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The former Senate President, who represents Yobe North Senatorial
Ex-Senate President Lawan congratulates Edo governor-elect, Okpebholo
President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the just concluded Edo State Governorship election.
Senator Lawan, in a statement issued on Monday, described Okpebholo’s victory as a well-deserved win for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
The former Senate President, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, lauded security agencies for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the election.
He commended the determination of stakeholders and voters to make their voices heard through the ballot box.
Senator Lawan applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for conducting a free, fair and credible election in Edo State.
He urged the electoral body to sustain the tempo and ensure that subsequent elections in the country are conducted in the same manner.
The statement by Senator Lawan reads: “I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my Distinguished colleague, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, on the well-deserved victory at the just concluded Edo State Governorship election.
“I applaud the exemplary conduct of voters, security agencies, and all stakeholders during the Edo governorship election. The peaceful and orderly process is a testament to the democratic maturity of our nation.
“The professionalism and dedication of our security agencies maintained law and order and created the much-needed conducive atmosphere for the exercise of civic duty.
“I am proud of the determination of stakeholders and the Edo electorate to make their voices heard through the ballot box.
“Sen. Okpebholo’s victory is an outcome of his commitment to the development of Edo State. I am confident that he will bring his wealth of experience and expertise to bear in his new role as the Governor of Edo State.
“I wish him a successful tenure in office as he mounts the saddle of leadership to develop Edo State and improve the lives of its people,” Senator Lawan said.
Ex-Senate President Lawan congratulates Edo governor-elect, Okpebholo
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The Rector of Methodist Theological Institute, MTI, Umuahia, Very Rev. Uchenna Ugorie has alleged that his family now lives inside a classroom at Umuchime Ossah Umuahia, following his abrupt removal as the Rector of MTI and his subsequent ejection from the school quarters. Rev Ugorie who spoke to Journalists in Umuahia weekend, fingered the Chairman
Rector squats in primary school classroom after alleged ejection by Church
The Rector of Methodist Theological Institute, MTI, Umuahia, Very Rev. Uchenna Ugorie has alleged that his family now lives inside a classroom at Umuchime Ossah Umuahia, following his abrupt removal as the Rector of MTI and his subsequent ejection from the school quarters.
Rev Ugorie who spoke to Journalists in Umuahia weekend, fingered the Chairman of Governing Council of MTI, Rt. Rev Sunday Eze and some persons within the Methodist Church Nigeria where he serves, for terminating his job as Rector, replacing him with another priest even when he is still in the 4th year of his 5-year tenure.
In a letter he wrote to the Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Rev. Oliver Ali-Abba, through the Secretary of Conference, Rt. Rev. Babatunde Abiodun Taiwo, Rev. Ugorie said he received a letter from the Conference dated June 20, 2024, where he was ordered to proceed on compulsory leave as the Rector of MTI.
According to him, there was no official complaint brought by the Church prior to his sudden removal but on July 22, 2024, he was informed through WhatsApp that a Panel had been set up by the Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria to investigate his activities in MTI.
He added that he was transferred to three different churches in Akwa Ibom after his removal, as a punitive measure against him.
Rev Ugorie who said he was never indicted by the said Panel, expressed surprise that a social media report claimed that he was found guilty of managerial and financial incompetence, even when the outcome of the Panel’s findings had not been made public to date.
The priest lamented that he was also accused of admitting an epileptic student into the Institute.
Writing through his Lawyer, Obike Onyemere, Rev Ugorie demanded that he be reinstated as Rector and allowed to complete his five-year tenure even as he demanded a categorical statement to be issued by the Church disowning the published report that accused him of financial impropriety.
“As at the time our client was unjustly and wickedly thrown out of his official quarters and job, resulting in much suffering to him and his family members, there was zero evidence of any finding of fault against our said client and there was equally no official complaint from any quarters made against him”, the Lawyer, Obike Onyemere said.
“I was not subordinate to the Church authorities. I am innocent. My family now sleeps in a classroom after I was thrown out of our quarters and the church doesn’t even care” the priest sobbed.
But when contacted for his reaction, the Chairman of the Governing Council of MTI, Rt Rev Sunday Eze said he was not qualified to speak on the matter.
He referred the reporter to the Secretary of the Conference, Rt Rev Babatunde Abiodun Taiwo.
However several phone calls and messages put across to the Secretary of the Conference for some days on the matter were not picked even as of the time of this report.
Rector squats in primary school classroom after alleged ejection by Church