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Okuama indigenes sue DSS, army, demand N200m
Okuama indigenes sue DSS, army, demand N200m
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By Akpokona Omafuaire
TWO of the arrested six leaders of Okuama community in Ughelli South Area of Delta State by military officials last month have dragged the Nigerian Army and the State Security Services before the Federal High Court, Warri demanding 200m in two fundamental Rights suits.
James Oghorokor and Dennis Okugbaye in their separate suits filed by their counsel Malcolm Omirhobo Esq, Akpokona Omafuaire Esq and others are challenging their arrest and subsequent detention without charging them to court or allowing their counsel access.
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Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Mr James Oghoroko, Dennis Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria and Mrs Rita Akata were arrested by military officials between 18 to 20th August and have remained in unknown detentions.
In Suit NO: FHC/WR/CS/84/2024 between James Oghorokor and the Nigerian Army and two others, the applicant is demanding N100m for his illegal arrest and detention without trial.
Similarly, in Suit NO: FHC/WR/CS/85/2024 between Dennis Okugbaye and the Nigerian Army and two others, the applicant is also demanding N100m for his illegal arrest and detention without trial.
In their Originating summons, the applicants in the separate suits are praying the court for a declaration that the invasion of their homes without due process of law is a flagrant violation of the Applicants fundamental rights to his private and the Apple and therefore illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional.
They also prayed the court that their arrest by the servants of the Respondents on 19/8/2024 without a warrant, their continued detention and denial of the Applicants access to their lawyer and family members and their refusal to charge the Applicant to a court of law since 19/8/20204 to date is a flagrant violation of the Applicants fundamental rights to his personal liberty and therefore illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional.
They further prayed the court that their continued detention of the Applicants since 19/8/2025 to date and thereby restraining their movement without the backing of law is a violation of the Applicants fundamental rights to their freedom of movement and therefore illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional.
The Applicants prayed the court for the enforcement of their fundamental rights to their personal liberty, right to private and family life, right to the dignity of their human person and right to freedom of movement against the Respondents.
The Applicants plead with the court to compel the Respondents to forthwith unconditionally release of the Applicants from detention.
They asked the Court for a perpetual injunction restraining the Respondents’, their servants, agents and/or privies from further acts of violating their fundamental human rights.
They requested the sum of N100,000,000.00 (One Hundred Million Naira) damages each against the Respondents for their fundamental rights on personal liberty, private, the dignity of their human person and rights to freedom of movement by the Respondents.
Culled from © 2024 Vanguard News
HIGH CHIEF SUNNY GBEGHA JP CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S ACADEMIC MILESTONES
By: Daire Perez
Okija, Anambra State – Father and community leader, High Chief Sunny Gbegha JP, the Egbakarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude to God as his daughter, Miss Gbegha Tamarauikiye Favour, successfully completed notable academic milestones at Madonna University, Okija.
Miss Favour graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance, earning an impressive Second-Class Upper (2.1) classification. Going a step further in her academic pursuit, she has also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution.
This has received warm reactions from family and friends with many congratulating the young lad. I a message filled with joy, High Chief Gbegha described his daughter’s achievements as a testament to hard work, discipline, and divine grace. He noted that her academic excellence brings honour not only to their family but also to the wider community.
Community members, friends, and well-wishers have continued to congratulate Miss Favour for her outstanding accomplishments, celebrating her as an inspiration to young scholars across the region.
IduwiniVoice joins in this congratulations to our shining young lady.
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By: Divine Perezide
Former leader of Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the his former boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
In his congratulatory message, Alubeze described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, my Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Alubeze, a former leader of Burutu House wished his principal Pondi, whose was his predecessor, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.
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Good News: Presidential Amnesty Office Commences Second Phase of Laptop Distribution to Scholarship Delegates
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja – The Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Office, popularly known as PAP, has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries across Nigerian Universities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the initiative is part of efforts to enhance learning and research amongst students under the programme.
The exercise, which began following the directive of the Administrator, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, makes a continuation of the first phase carried out between April and May 2025, during which over 663 final-year scholarship beneficiaries received laptops.
Dr Otuaro explained that the decision to promoting academic excellence and research productivity. He noted that the gesture also fulfills a promise he made to students during his tour of partner Universities in 2024.
“The laptops are intended to aid the beneficiaries in their studies and research activities” Otuaro state, urging the students to use the devices responsibility and to justify the Federal Governmtent’s modest investment in their education.
He also advised the beneficiaries to remain focus on their academic pursuit and avoid behaviours that could undermine their future prospects.
Reaffirming his administration’s objectives, Dr. Otuaro said the PAP will continue to achieve academic succes, contributing to the socio-economic advancement of the Niger Delta region.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support for the programme, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to bridging the human capital development gaping the region.
Dr. Otuaro further urged the youths and people of the region to reciprocate the President’s gesture by supporting his administration’s policies and programmes.
He reaffirmed the PAP’s dedication to consolidating on its achievements in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
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