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Where are Gbagi’s blackmailers who demanded N1bn for alleged ‘molestation of hotel staff’? By Rukevwe Charles Ejovi 

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Delta 2023: If not Gbagi, who else does the cap fit?
Where are Gbagi’s blackmailers who demanded N1bn for alleged ‘molestation of hotel staff’? -“A lie is like a snowball, it starts off small and then grows and grows until a point were it gets so big it falls apart and then the truth is discovered.” – Chris Hughes
The allegation of molestation against Delta’s biggest industrialist, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has exposed and continues to unearth the workings of a dark underworld at play, which to a large extent is responsible for the backwardness haunting the development of the oil rich state.
This is a major concern which requires the attention of security agencies in the country, as oil companies and private businesses have been forced to abandon the state owing to the notorious activities of syndicates that specialize in blackmailing investors with the intent of extorting huge sums of money from them.
Where are Gbagi’s blackmailers who demanded N1bn for alleged ‘molestation of hotel staff’?  By Rukevwe Charles Ejovi 
A group of lawyers, led by one Kunle Edun, during the wake of the allegations against Gbagi, had demanded a compensation to the tune of N1 billion naira. Most people at the time paid more attention to the web of lies which the group sold to unsuspecting Nigerians through various social media platforms, without due recourse to questioning the validity of their claims.
In other words, some Nigerians fell hook, line and sinker for their gimmick which obviously was to tarnish the image of the Former Minister of State for Education, following his decision to indicate interest in the 2023 governorship race.
However, the potency of their lies was to be short lived, as recent events have exposed them for who they really are: liars and blackmailers hiding under the garb of ‘activists’ to execute the bidding of their political paymasters for financial gains.
It was in fact gathered, that the lawyers fought amongst themselves in a bid to devise a sharing formula for the monies they received as payment from their sponsors who wanted Gbagi blackmailed. They also fought over monies released to organize the phony protests at the time.
The dirty details of their activities in view of the molestation allegation raises major concerns. If really they are activists, how come they were never seen championing the course of the #EndSars protest in Delta State? Why did they suddenly lost their voices in the face of the recent jungle justice being meted on thieves in Warri and its environs? Are the suspected thieves being burnt not humans with rights? Why are they yet to organize a protest to secure the rights of these persons condemned by mob violence so that they have their day in court? After all, this has always being about standing for Justice, hasn’t it?
There are very disturbing videos making the rounds on various social media platforms of residents of warri setting suspected criminals ablaze, which ordinarily ought to get the attention of human rights activists. How come they show no concern? This is not to mention other incidents of abuses such as rape and child slavery of the girl-child which pervades the state, and begs for attention.
It is clear that their actions were driven by certain motives which has come to light: to destroy Gbagi’s political career and extort huge sums of money from him in exchange to salvage whatever is left of his badly dented image. Unfortunately, they picked on the wrong person this time which caused their plans to backfire.
Efforts must therefore be made by our law enforcement agencies to investigate and bring to book such dubious characters before their notorious activities get out of hand. These political hirelings garbed as activists must be stopped and made to identify their sponsors, as they constitute a threat to the economic development of Delta State.
Rukevwe Charles Ejovi writes from Warri, Delta State.

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Crisis Looms in APC ….As Elected National Deputies demands for equity, justice and sense of belonging…

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Crisis Looms in APC

….As Elected National Deputies demands for equity, justice and sense of belonging…

 

All seems not to be well in the ruling party, Apc at the National level due to alleged injustice melted out to some elected National deputies of the Party.

Recently some NWC and NEC members were offered appiontment in some Parastals, to the utmost suprise of everybody some of the elected Deputies were left out.

According to a reliable source, this injustice has been on going since they were elected, they were not giving housing or car allowances like thier colleagues, Most Affected are the following

-Deputy National Legal adviser
-Deputy National Youth Leader
-Deputy National Treasurer
-Deputy National Auditor
-Deputy National Welfare officer are not also members of the NWC,
while some National Deputies are members.

The following elected National Officers were also left out in the last appointments announced.
The National Ex-Officio South-West
National Ex-Officio South+South
National Ex-Officio North-Central
National Ex-Officio South-East
National Ex-Officio North- West
National Ex-Officio North East

Worst of it all happened During the last Christmas and new year celebrations,were NWC members shared 20 bags each to themselves without even giving the Non NWC National Officers any. They weren’t given other items that were shared like their colleagues got. They see it as greed on the part of their colleagues in NWC.
They also did not benefit from the Housing and vehicle allowances their fellow colleagues in NWC gave themselves.

If not for the respect they have for Mr president by now they would have Been protests,.

A reliable source informed us that the Non NWC Deputies together with the Ex officio are planning for a Show-down next week if their demands are not met promptly.

They claim they all worked for the emergence of Mr President and were also elected the same day as their colleagues who got appointments as Chairman of Federal Government agencies and wondered why the National Chairman of their party APC did not forward their names to Mr President for Federal appointments.

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Goma Under Siege: M23 Rebels Tighten Grip Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty

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Goma Under Siege: M23 Rebels Tighten Grip Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty

Goma Under Siege: M23 Rebels Tighten Grip Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty

More than 900 people have been killed in the past two weeks amid intense fighting between M23 rebels and government forces in Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The escalating violence has also left approximately 2,880 individuals injured and admitted to various health facilities in Goma since January 26, according to a statement released late Monday by the World Health Organization (WHO).

 

Last week, the M23 armed group, backed by Rwandan troops, seized control of Goma’s airport as its fighters swept through the regional capital of North Kivu, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. The rebels have since intensified their attacks in eastern DRC, establishing checkpoints and significantly restricting humanitarian access.

 

With Goma under their control, M23 rebels advanced toward Bukavu, another major city in eastern DRC. Previously, the group had declared its intention to push further across the country toward the national capital, Kinshasa. However, in a recent statement, M23 rebels denied any plans to capture Bukavu.

 

“It must be made clear that we have no intention of capturing Bukavu or other areas. However, we reiterate our commitment to protecting and defending the civilian population and our positions,” said M23 spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka.

Meanwhile, Rwanda-backed forces in eastern DRC announced on Tuesday that they would pause their advance for humanitarian reasons. The Alliance Fleuve Congo rebel coalition declared a unilateral ceasefire starting February 4, 2025, citing growing humanitarian concerns.

A statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) by the rebel group read: “The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) informs the public that, in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the regime in Kinshasa, it declares a ceasefire starting February 4, 2025, for humanitarian reasons.”

Despite the ceasefire declaration, there has been no immediate response from the DRC government in Kinshasa, and it remains unclear whether the Congolese military will honor the truce. Over the past three years, multiple ceasefires and truces have been declared, only to be systematically broken.

Before the ceasefire announcement, the International Committee of the Red Cross reported treating over 600 wounded individuals since the start of January, nearly half of whom were civilians, including women and children. Humanitarian organizations, including the WHO, have also warned of an increased risk of disease outbreaks, including mpox, cholera, and measles, as displaced populations struggle to access medical care amid the ongoing crisis.

 

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Historic Shift or Political Turmoil? Lagos Assembly in Crisis After Speaker’s Impeachment

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Historic Shift or Political Turmoil? Lagos Assembly in Crisis After Speaker’s Impeachment

Lagos, Nigeria – Political tensions in Lagos State have reached a fever pitch following the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and the historic appointment of Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Meranda officially assumed office on Monday, January 27, 2025, amid controversy, with a two-thirds majority of the House voting to remove Obasa.

Historic Shift or Political Turmoil? Lagos Assembly in Crisis After Speaker's Impeachment

Citing Chapter 5, Section 92 of the Nigerian Constitution, lawmakers defended their decision, stating that Obasa’s impeachment was carried out in accordance with legal provisions. However, the political landscape has since been rocked by unexpected developments, including the detention of several lawmakers involved in the impeachment by operatives of the Lagos Command of the Department of State Services (DSS).

 

In a show of defiance, members of the Assembly visited the DSS office in Shangisha to reaffirm the legitimacy of their decision and condemned the detentions as intimidation tactics.

 

The crisis deepened on Sunday, February 2, 2025, when reports surfaced alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had instructed Meranda and other principal officers to step down in order to reinstate Obasa. The reports further claimed that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu had intervened on Obasa’s behalf, pressuring the President to act to prevent potential political instability ahead of the next elections.

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However, a political insider dismissed these allegations as false, asserting that they were fabrications designed to sway public opinion in Obasa’s favor. The source, speaking to PMExpress, stated, “When it seemed ploys and tactics from the ex-speaker were not yielding expected results, those behind the plots resorted to sponsoring wild rumors and dropping influential names.”

Another source close to the presidency dismissed the speculation as baseless, asserting that it was inconceivable for President Tinubu to be unaware of such a significant political shift in Lagos, his stronghold. The source noted, “How can something of this magnitude happen, and the DSS and other intelligence agencies be unaware? These are civilian politicians, not military officers who can hold clandestine meetings. If the President had any objections, he would have stopped it before it even began.”

The unfolding crisis has left Lagosians watching closely, as the political power struggle continues to play out. With Meranda now at the helm, the next moves of both her allies and Obasa’s supporters will determine the future of the Lagos State House of Assembly and its leadership. Whether this marks a new era of progressive leadership or a prolonged period of political instability remains to be seen.

 

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