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The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt today fined the two factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for withdrawing their appeals before it. The court awarded the cost of N30,000 to the Ojukaye Flag-Amachree group and N20,000 to the faction loyal to Magnus Abe, Ibrahim Umar and others, respectively. This was after it struck out the appeals filed by both parties in the suit: CA/PH/246m/2018, an application for joinder by the Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the APC, Ojukaye Flag-Amachree and others. The determination of the three appeals before the Court of Appeal today is symbolic as it be a deciding factor as to wins the power tussle over control of the APC in Rivers State between Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, and Senator Magnius Abe. The appellants withdrew their application for joinder to make way for speedy hearing of the main appeal, which is Appeal No: CA/PH/198/2018. The respondents, Ibrahim Umar and others, also withdrew their preliminary objecti

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress( APC) , Mrs Ibifuro Tatua on Friday spoke on the entrepreneurial acumen of the party's gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State, Mr Tonye Cole,  saying he is the perfect antidote to Governor Nyesom Wike. She also gave insight into the blue print of the Rivers State APC gubernatorial flag bearer. Tatua, Convener, Tonye Cole Volunteer Group,  who spoke on Friday at a gathering of Rivers people in Abuja described Wike as a failure. "Kidnapping and killings have made Rivers State one of the most murderous states in Nigeria " She said Cole would attract foreign direct investment into the state, tackle security challenges, spread the dividends of democracy to all nooks and crannies of Rivers State and generate employment  for the people. "Rivers State will experience an era of economic development and good governance " she said. Tatua, member of the Board of the National Commission for Nomadic Education, said Cole wou

Where does your loyalty lie? Written by Anifowoshe Titilope loy·al·ty ˈloiəltē/ noun 1 the quality of being loyal to someone or something."her loyalty to her husband of 34 years" ◦ a strong feeling of support or allegiance. The past days have seen me witness the practicality of politics. I saw beyond politics at the center. I saw the way the lives, living, survival and wellbeing of hundreds of people is chucked on the heavy arms of a politician. I saw firsthand the millions of philanthropy of Distinguished Sen Gbemi Saraki that’s not read on newspapers or social media. The primaries of the two major political party has come and gone. Albeit marred with irregularities, the most active participants of these process are youths. The paid and unpaid social political merchants who sold aspirants with unsavory and optimum heartiness and vigor on the media space. Some of these merchants engaged in their business for profit, some marketed their merchandise for love and since

According to the Commander of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and leader of the search and rescue mission Brigadier-General Umar Mohammed. Major General Idris Alkali's Black Toyota corolla with registration number MUN 670 AA has been retrieved from a pond in Jos Missed two weeks ago 16/9/2018. What is left now is the recovery of the late General's body. Nigerians at home and around the World demand a comprehensive forensics analysis of the yet to be retrieved body of Major General Idris Alkali and his already retrieved car. At this point in time it makes sense for the Federal Government to take over this investigation to a logically conclusion in order to avoid the perversion of justice. Source: Yaro M. Yaro

RESOURCES WILL BE RETAINED AND UTILISED FOR ALL NIGERIANS – PRESIDENT BUHARI President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the country’s resources will be retained and utilised for the benefit of all citizens, with a strong focus on infrastructure. “We will not abuse the trust. What belongs to Nigeria stays in Nigeria and will be utilised by Nigerians,’’ President Buhari told a delegation of Ogoni leaders from the Supreme Council of Ogoni Traditional Rulers and elected leaders of MOSOP at the State House. The delegation also included, the academia, women, community and religious leaders. The President said the challenge of infrastructure in Ogoni-land would have been long resolved with more focus and commitment to improving the lives of the people, instead of the award and re-awarding of contracts without implementation. President Buhari urged the leaders to prevail on their youths and sensitize their communities more on the benefits of the clean-up pro

A young man identified as Prince Daniel, a final year student of Isaac Jasper Boro college of Education, Sagbama, Bayelsa state, committed suicide after misunderstanding with his girlfriend who was reported to have left him for another guy. The deceased who is said to be the only son of his father, killed himself by drinking a bottle of sniper, which damaged his lungs and other major parts of his intestines on Tuesday morning, 4th September 2018. The estranged girlfriend is said to be final year student from same school, who hails from Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa state. Prince was buried in his hometown, Kaiama local government area of Kwara state on the same day. This incident is coming two months after a student of Niger Delta university, Ayuba Daniel, also committed suicide by drinking sniper. Ayuba Daniel was a student of Niger Delta university in Bayelsa state, who committed suicide after he discovered that he had carry over in his courses.

 A former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Shekarau announced his decision to join the ruling party after a closed-door meeting with the national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole. The closed-door meeting was held on Friday in Kano State. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and other top party officials were also at the meeting. Shekarau while announcing his defection said he believes that given by the current state of the political situation in Nigeria, it is important he moves to the APC. He added that his decision follows due consultation with members of his constituency, stakeholders and supporters. Source: Channels Tv

The Enlightened Rivers State Youths has said it will assist in purchasing the nomination/intent form of Arc. Tonye Dele Cole's. According to the coordinator of the group, Comrade Tonye Tom-George, who noted that it became very necessary  for them as a group to take such decision following the antecedents of Arc. Tonye Dele Cole at Sahara Energy. Comr. Tom-George also highlighted other factors as what prompted his group to take such stand which includes; the rate of criminality and lack of job creation in Rivers State, and many others. In a press briefing today in Port Harcourt, he said "Tonye Dele Cole is our candidate for 2019 general elections and over 2million Enlightened Rivers State Youths are not just waiting to vote for Tonye Dele Cole but are also willing to contribute the sum of 10million naira to support his elections." "It is no doubt that the increase of criminal activities in Rivers State is largely due to the failure of the current administration in

The abandoned dilapidated East-West Road along Mbiama extraction has reportedly claimed the lives of a father and son whose identities are; Pastor Power .Z Aginighan and Mr. Aginighan Warekiye Anthony. Welcome to newspointers .blogspot .com for your News and adverts contact 08159993540 or email: imaowaji135@gmail.com According to reports, the main cause of the fatal accident is still Sketchy, although Pastor Power is said to be a former managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) while his beloved son, Mr. Anthony,  is an aspirant for Delta State house of Assembly under the platform of APC. In a swift reaction, the executive chairman of Bomadi Local Government Area, Hon. William Angadi has described the death as a loss to the Ijaw Nation as a whole. According a statement made available to the press "Ijaw Nation have lost again two great men at a time their services to the region would be needed more than ever before, Surely they will be missed greatly.

A  2015 front line aspirant in Andoni Local Government Area under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party, Comrade Peter Igbifa, has unveiled why he left PDP for APC.  Mr Ibifa made this known in an enlarged ANDONI STAKEHOLDERS MEETING OF APC WARD 11. He noted that his defection became necessary following the failure on the part of PDP not doing what was right after Governor Nyesome Wike  emerged in 2015. Mr. Igbifa however expressed satisfaction to work with all arms and members of the party APC especially in Ward 11, which according to him is the strongest Ward in Andoni. On his part, the chairman of the Ward Pastor Atajit while receiving him charged members of the Ward to work together in unity, he averred that the party is open to all, including intending members. He further added that the party  is  gathering more momentum in enthroning a new government in Rivers State come 2019. Some of the dignitaries in attendance are; Dr. Nsan Iragunima, (Leader of Ward 11), Hon.

Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari has told the National Working Committee members of his party "All Progressive Congress" that N55 million is too high for him to afford in purchasing a presidential ticket. According to the outlet, a member of the National Executive Committee of the party revealed that the President “has complained to the party that he could not afford it”. The President had four years ago complained over the N27.5 million nomination forms for the Presidential ticket and had argued that if he had his way, he would have ensured downward review of the fees. But the National Working Committee of the APC has reviewed the nomination forms upward to the tune of N55 million. While the Presidential Nomination form goes for N50 million, the Expression of Interest Form costs N5 million. The NEC source said that the President had told the NWC members that he was a salary earner, therefore he does not have such money to purchase the nomination forms of the p

Worshippers who were attending mass at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Ogolo, in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, were trapped as a section of the building collapsed. According to reports, parishioners, who were attending mass at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Ogolo, in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, were trapped as a section of the building collapsed. Rescue efforts are ongoing. The number of casualties could not be ascertained at the time of this report, but one person is said to have died. Source: Sahara

The president general of Free Rivers Development Initiative, Engr. Sampson Ngerebara has applauded the South South Leader of APC, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi over the nomination of Tonye Dele Cole as APC 2019 governorship candidate in Rivers state. Engr. Ngerebara  also in swift reaction charged APC faithfuls to show their loyalty to the leader of the party as well go back to their wards and units to ensure that power rotates as preached by APC. In his words "Time to Truely Free Rivers State. It is Time to work the talk. Moments like this,  separate men from  boys. We have moved from one LGA to another preaching the gospel of power rotation on behalf of our leader, Rt.Hon. Rotimi  Chibuike  Amaechi. Today, he has pointed us, to a clear direction, with Tonye Cole as our flag bearer. It's time to show loyalty and commitment by working our talk. As leaders in our different local govts areas, it is mandatory that we rise up to the occasion. Arch. Tonye Cole is an easy pro

The 2015 governorship candidate for the All Progressive Congress in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside  has pledged to support Tonye Dele Cole ahead of 2019 general election. According to a statement credited to him in the early hours of today reads, "UNITY TO TRIUMPH - DAP Dear Compatriots, Yesterday our leader , Rt Hon C R Amaechi, whom we all subscribe to his leadership   made a decision of whom we should back for the office of the Governor of Rivers State in 2019. The lot fell on my friend and brother in Christ , Tonye Dele Cole . 2.  I made a commitment to the group earlier to stand by whatever decision the leader makes in the overall interest of the party and rivers state . I reiterated my position yesterday in the leadership meeting. I thus stand by the decision on TDC . 3. We have toiled from 2013 to date ( a period of five years ) and have made sacrifices & lost lives  in course of enthroning the kind of government we want in Rivers State; a government that

The All Progressives Congress is said to have released  their party's timetable for primaries ahead of the 2019 general election. Accordingto source who was part of the NEC  meeting today noted as follows; Presidency 26th of Sept. House of Representatives Sept. 27th Governorship Sept 29th House of Assembly October 2nd. Sale of forms starts on the 1st of September. Earliar, the APC NEC said  primary  Elections into all elective offices shall be by direct or indirect elections or by consensus. Laterun it  was however concluded that there will be indirect primaries at the  State levels, while that of the national  will be Direct primaries.