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BISHOP CHRIS KWAKPOVWE, JIM OVIA, TONY ELUMELU OTHERS HONORED…

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ociety reporters NG just learnt that the publisher of the popular daily prayer booklet Our Daily Manna, and the General Overseer of Manna Mountain (INTERDENOMINATIONAL) in Ogudu and LEKKI Lagos Nigeria, Bishop Dr Chris Kwakpovwe, and other prominent Nigerians were weeks ago honoured with Delta State Icon Merit Award by Corporate & Media Africa Communications Limited, in collaboration with the Delta State Directorate of Culture and Tourism, in commemoration of Delta State 25th Anniversary, the event which took place at the Orchid Hotel, Asaba, Delta State, draw dignitaries from all spheres of life, including cooperate bodies.

Speaking at the official unveiling of the Delta State Compendium of Honour/ Presentation of Delta Icons /Merit Award, the Editor-in-Chief/ Executive Coordinator of Corporate & Media Africa Communcations Limited, Mr Alex Omordia said that, the Delta State Compendium of Delta Icons is meant to honour individuals, groups, and organizations from Delta State who have distinguished themselves in their various field and contributed immensely towards the development of the State and the country at large. He described the Awards as a celebration of people, places and value. He noted that Bishop Chris Kwakpovwe was honoured with this Delta Icon Merit award in recognition of his immense contribution to Christendom and Philanthropic activities through which he have impacted positively on humanity and also brought honour to Delta State.

He stressed that this Award was in recognition of these and other numerous achievements of the fishers of men.

In response, the ever vibrant man of God expressed gratitude to God for the honour bestowed to him and thanked the organisers of Delta Icons Merit Awards for finding him worthy and honouring him with this prestigious Delta Icon Merit Award. He noted that the Award is a call for futher and better representations of his people, and by extension the entire country. He dedicated the Award to God Almighty who he described as his strength and secret.

Other people who were honored at the event was the governor of the state, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, Mr. Michael Nwokolo, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), former Governor of the state, Emmanuel Uduaghan, General Ibrahim Babangida, Mr Jim Ovia, CBN Governor, Emelfiele, Tony Elumelu, among others.

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DSS Arrests, Detains Lagos House of Assembly Members Over Obasa’s Removal As Speaker

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January 30, 2025

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The last may not have been heard over the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly as two members of the House, Hon. Lanre Afinni and Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu are currently being detained at the DSS office in the State.

 

According to an impeccable source from the House, the two are facing interrogation in connection with the removal of Hon Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker.

 

 

Obasa was removed as Speaker by the majority of the members on January 13 and replaced with the former Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.

 

 

In solidarity with their colleagues, the Deputy Speaker, Hon Mojeed Fatai with some other members of the House stormed the DSS office to secure their release.

 

 

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EFCC Arrests Ex-NHIS Boss Usman Yusuf

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January 30, 2025

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Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

 

Society Reporters reports that The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest to Channels Television during a phone interview on Wednesday.

 

 

Professor Yusuf was taken into custody following a raid on his residence by EFCC operatives.

 

 

The Commission has announced that he is scheduled to be arraigned today January 30, 2025.

 

 

This arrest follows a petition submitted to the previous administration under former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Ministry of Health, citing allegations of misconduct and fraudulent activities.

 

 

Professor Yusuf was dismissed from his position in 2019, a decision made seven months after a fact-finding panel from the Federal Ministry of Health recommended his removal due to alleged mismanagement of 919 million Naira.

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Just In: APC expels Rauf Aregbesola

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January 29, 2025

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has expelled Rauf Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, over alleged anti-party activities.

 

Aregbesola, who was a two-term governor of Osun State had been having a running battle with the Osun chapter of the APC in recent times.

 

The disagreement with the APC led him into forming a factional group within the party, known as The Osun Progressive (TOP) which later mutated into the Omoluabi Caucus.

 

 

 

A letter from the APC leadership seen by newsmen on Wednesday officially confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion.

 

The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused him of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for members.

 

The letter read in part, “At the end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) considered the report of the Disciplinary Committee. Having carefully reviewed the findings and recommendations, the SEC resolved to approve your immediate expulsion from the APC.

 

 

The decision was predicated on clear evidence of your actions, which undermined the unity and integrity of the party. As a result, you are no longer a member of the APC and must refrain from holding yourself out as one or acting on behalf of the party in any capacity.”

 

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