Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist based in the United States, has tragically taken his own life following a contentious child support ruling against him. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 26. Born in Anambra State, Dr. Erinne faced a prolonged and difficult divorce battle with his estranged wife, culminating in a court decision that mandated he pay $15,000 monthly in child support. Clayton Udo, a Nigerian-American, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a post on X.com, stating that the court’s ruling had a devastating financial impact on Dr. Erinne, contributing to his tragic decision. He wrote, “The abuse of…
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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has filed a three-count charge against former Senator Peter Nwaoboshi in the Federal High Court, Abuja, over allegations of defamation, cyberstalking, and threats to the life of Senator Ned Nwoko, who currently represents Delta North in the National Assembly. The case, registered under Charge No. FHC/ABJ/02/21/2025, names the IGP as the complainant and Senator Nwaoboshi as the defendant. The charges, which center on statements Nwaoboshi allegedly made on July 22, 2023, claim that he accused Nwoko of bribing judges with $1.5 million and attempting to manipulate judicial appointments. The IGP argues that these statements,…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has criticized former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, for his remarks against President Bola Tinubu. Amaechi’s comments, which included calls for “brutal force” to seize power in 2027, were described by Ohanaeze Ndigbo as alarming and a threat to democracy. In a statement released on Saturday in Kaduna, Deputy President General Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro denounced Amaechi’s rhetoric, stressing that the Igbo people would never support any conspiracy aimed at undermining an elected president’s legitimacy. “Amaechi’s outrageous call for Nigerians to resort to ‘brutal force’ in an attempt to snatch…
The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo, has cancelled the final year examinations written on January 29. In a memo released, the university’s registrar, Ephraim Isiraojie, said the decision followed the ‘wild jubilation’ and celebration by graduating students from the Faculty of Arts, which violated the university’s directives. Isiraojie said the graduating students failed to adhere to the institution’s laws prohibiting such celebrations within the campus. He said the students from the departments of Mass Communication, English, History, and International Studies engaged in car displays as they flouted the school rules. Isiraojie said the students used sirens,…
The Commissioners for Sports and Chairmen of Sports Commissions in the nine mandate states of the Nigeria Delta Development Commission, NDDC, have hailed the leadership of the commission for establishing the Niger Delta Sports Festival, saying it will greatly impact sports and human capital development across the region. At a stakeholders meeting of the NDDC with the head of sports in the states, held at the NDDC Headquarters on Friday, January 31, the delegates unanimously expressed their excitement at the intervention of the NDDC in the region’s sports sector, especially with the initiative of the competition, which they described as…
Moves to recall Hon. Ngozi Okolie, member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the House of Representative has gathered momentum as signatures to the effects continue to surge Hon. Okolie is facing recall threats from his constituents following their insistence on his reported non-performance, disregard for and estrangement from the constituency, alleged self-enrichment, failure to attract meaningful development projects to the Constituency as well as allegations of failure to give account of constituency development fund released to him at the National Assembly. Already, the Concerned Citizens of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, a highly influential socio-political platform of citizens from the 58 communities…
By Progress D Gateway The fear of the opposition party and its leadership can stem from several factors, often rooted in political dynamics, power struggles, and ideological differences. Ahead of the 2027 general election, In the case of Delta State; the APC opposition represents a challenge to the PDP’s political dominance, and its leadership and the early membership defection that confronted the party has been seen as a threat to its MORE agenda. This fear was amplified when the Ethiope Federal lawmaker Hon.Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu moved from the PDP to APC. The Delta opposition has since then regained popular support, strong…
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Deputy President of the 9th Senate and former Delta State APC governorship candidate, has assured that the perceived crisis among Delta State APC leaders will soon be resolved. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting with APC elders, leaders, and members in Obiaruku and Kwale, Ukwuani, and Ndokwa West Local Government Areas, Omo-Agege commended party members for their resilience in the 2023 elections. He attributed the APC’s loss in the 2023 governorship election to the PDP’s alleged compromise of the electoral process, rather than a lack of support. Omo-Agege urged party leaders in Ndokwa Nation to unite, emphasizing…
By Abel Johngold The political landscape in Delta State is shifting as grassroots support for Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, The Obarisi of the Universe, continues to grow. In a powerful show of unity, the people of Ukwuani, Delta North, gathered for an interactive session with the former Deputy Senate President, reaffirming their unwavering confidence in his leadership. Unlike social media rhetoric, this movement is rooted in reality—the real people of Delta North are standing with Omo-Agege. From community leaders to everyday citizens, a clear message is resonating: “We know who can deliver.” The Voice of the People During the…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Recent assertions by some members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that Senator Ned Nwoko’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was motivated by the upcoming 2027 elections have been firmly refuted by Dr. Michael Nwoko, the Senator’s Chief of Staff. In an interview on African Independent Television (AIT) Prime Time Morning Show, Dr. Michael Nwoko clarified that the Senator’s defection was not related to the 2027 elections but rather a strategic decision aimed at securing a platform where he could better fulfill his electoral promises to the people of Delta North. Dr. Michael explained that…