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Delta’s Gov. Oborevwori Dedicates Legal Victories to God
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Friday, dedicated his legal victories to God, while appreciating the legal luminaries for standing on the path of justice.
The governor made the declaration at a thanksgiving service in Government House Chapel, Asaba, while celebrating his victories at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and the Supreme Court.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Asaba, had, on Thursday, dismissed the petition of the Labour Party candidate, Mr Ken Pela, challenging Oborevwori, for abandoning his petition.
Also, the Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed an appeal brought before it by Chief Ikie Aghwarianovwe, seeking the disqualification of Gov.
Oborevwori, for lack of merit.The governor thanked God for fighting for him and stamping His (God) feet on the affairs of the state.
He pledged to continue to be the governor of all the people of Delta and sued for the support of all in the task of building a virile and prosperous state.
He said that his administration was anchored on Christ, just as he attributed his electoral victory to God’s divine mercy.
He said, “God cannot deny Himself. The victory God has granted us, is permanent and no man can destroy what God has done by himself.
“Today, we stand here victorious and we are grateful to God for guiding us through this challenging journey. God has taken over our battles, therefore, we are more than conquerors.
“These victories of Thursday and Friday are dedicated to God.
“I appeal to the people of Delta to know that the victories we have recorded are not from men, but from God and we give God all the praise.”
Earlier in a sermon, the Chaplain, Government House Chapel, Ven. Charles Osemenam, called on Nigerians not to indulge in the nefarious act of pulling others down, emphasising that every evil committed would attract severe consequences.
Osemenam observed that evil was on the increase in the contemporary Nigerian society.
He said that Christians should surrender their lives totally to Christ, urging the governor to see his legal victories in court as a unique call to stand with Christ and render selfless service to God and humanity.
The thanksgiving service was attended by the governor and his wife, Tobore; the deputy governor, Sir Monday Onyeme and his wife, Catherine, among other dignitaries. (NAN)
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Court Strikes Ex-Kogi Governor’s Bail Application
Justice Maryann Anenih o a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court on Tuesday struck out the bail application filed by former governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi.Anenih struck out the application on the grounds that it was filed when the former governor was yet to be taken into custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The application was filed on Nov. 22, while the former governor was taken into custody of the anti-graft agency on Nov. 26 and arraigned on Nov. 27.(NAN)Details later….
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5 Men Face N25m Worth of Milo Products Theft Charge
Five men, on Monday appeared before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, for allegedly stealing a truck load of Milo products worth N25 million.The defendants, Temidire Ramon, 35, Aminu Yusuf, 26; Olusola Opadare, 35; Oludayo Adeleye, 38, and Amodu Jimoh, 51, are standing tial on a two-count charge of stealing and conspiracy.
The prosecutor, Insp E. O.Adaraloye, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on Oct. 13, 2020, at Agbara in Ogun.Adaraloye, said that the defendants conspired and stole a truck load of Milo products valued at N25 million, belonging to Nestle Company.He said that the offences contravened Sections 390(9) and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun, 2006.They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.The Magistrate, Mr O.A Onagoruwa, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N500,000 each with two sureties each in like sum.He ordered that the sureties must be gainfully employed and must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.Onagoruwa also ordered that the sureties must show evidence of tax payment to Ogun State Government.He adjourned the case until Dec.12 for hearing. (NAN)JUDICIARY
Court Grants Mother Custody of 2 Children
A Grade 1 Area Court, Kubwa has granted Maryam Muhammad custody of two children from her former husband, Bashir.
The judge, Musa Sabo ordered Bashir to pay Muhammad N175,000 for a self contained apartment in arrears following the plaintiff’s claim of already paid rent.
Sabo added that Bashir should secure a self contained apartment or pay the plaintiff N250, 000 annually for accommodation.
He said that the children would spend first and third term holidays with their father and second term holidays with their mother.
The judge said the father could pick his children up every weekend for outings within 10a.m to 6.pm from the mother and notify her before hand.
He also ordered him to pay outstanding school fees if any and pay the plaintiff arrears for the fees she claimed to pay after verifying same as she failed to prove it.
Sabo ordered Bashir to pay N40,000 from October 2023 To February 2024 and subsequently pay N45,000 monthly for the children’s upkeep..
Regarding the children’s medication, he ordered Bashir to make an arrangement based on his financial capability.
Earlier, the plaintiff approached the court for custody of her children, maintenance, Islamiyya school fees, enrollment of one of the children in a special needs school and transportation.
She also sought for Bashir to refund N770, 000 which she paid for her house rent with the children and pay for the medicals of the children.
Bashir however said his ex-wife paid the rent without his consent adding that he is a civil servant and not financially capable.
“I do not earn up to N2 million annually and I am currently paying N600,000 rent annually. My children are already under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),” he said.(NAN)
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