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While we were at the Appeal court Abuja on the ongoing hearing of the appeal filed by Dr Senator Dr Ikemba Ifeanyi Ubah against the kangaroo judgement procured by Dr Obinna Uzoh at the Bwari area court, a news came from the Supreme court Abuja that the Apex court dismissed and struck out a case filed by Chief Chris Ubah, Eselu against the election of Ifeanyi Ubah. This case started from the federal high court Awka after the election of Dr Ikemba Ifeanyi Ubah where Chief Chris Uba approached the court seeking an order of mandamus to prosecute the Dr Ifeanyi Ubah and Prof Umeh Nweke, the chief returning officer of the Anambra south senatorial election. Having lost at the federal high court Awka, he proceeded to the Appeal court and lost and finally headed to the Supreme court where the panel led by Justice Ngwuta this afternoon struck out the case. Chris Uba should accept that he lost the Anambra south senatorial election at the polling units. All attempts to use the courts to t

Stakeholders in Nkwo Nnewi Motorcycle Spare Parts market has continued to extol the exemplary leadership of Hon. Obinna Okechukwu whom they have described his leadership as the best ever, since the establishment of the market. This they said was based on the work he has done in the market without tasking any trader in the market as against the norm before in the market. Speaking with Nigerian Notch, Austin Manuel Jideofor, the current Chairman of Nnewi Importers association, thanked Governor Willie Obiano for giving them a humble and astute leader, whose interest is basically to bring peace and develop the market. He said that since the emergence of Hon. Obinna Okechukwu as the Chairman of NASPA that peace have  returned to the market, and for once, clear visible changes in terms of development is scattered in the market for everyone to see. He asked that he should be allowed to continue with the good works he is doing and that he is firmly behind him. In the same vein, Elder M

As at the time of this report the whereabouts of Oshiomhole was unknown. Detachment of armed policemen are currently laying siege to the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja following the pronouncement by a Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday asking Adams Oshiomhole to stop parading himself as National Chairman of the party. At least about seven trucks, armoured tanks and water cannons were stationed outside the APC headquarters in Abuja when our correspondent visited the place on Wednesday evening. A group of protesters were also sighted around the building but their mission was not known as at the time of this report. The police, who arrived the scene, asked those not staff of the secretariat to vacate the building, leading to confusion and panic in the area. Credits: Saharareporters

Bolaji Lebi of Force headquarters scored twice which paved way for a comfortable 2-0 win against Zone 7, leading them straight into the final of the 12th Nigeria Police Games, Anambra 2020 men's football event. Bolaji caught unsettled Zone 7 unawares with a sublime strike 12 minutes after the start. He completed his brace in the first semi final tie on 29th minute to put the game beyond the redemption of Zone 7. In the second half Zone 7 who topped group A, poured out in numbers, encamping in their opponents area in search of redemption. But the Headquarters men defended stoutly, screwing their heads onto their necks to thwart every effort of their opponents in finding the back of the net. Zone 7 emerged winners in group A while Force Headquarters were runners up in group B.

The Supreme Court has ruled that it has NO POWER to sit in appeal over its decision - Justice Ariwoola. Hope Uzodinma remains Imo state Governor. Application dismissed with No cost-  Details Later

Caloocan, Philippines  - It has been almost three years since Alan Celiz's sons, Almon and Dicklie, were killed in violence related to the Philippines's "war on drugs" but he still cannot talk about them. Even saying their names is painful. When he tries, his breath catches in his throat and he has to choke back tears. "I'm sorry," Celiz said. "Two of them. Months apart. Killed just like that. Like they were nothing." More: §   'Free to kill': Duterte to newly appointed senior police officer §   UN approves resolution to probe Duterte's 'war on drugs' §   Philippines' Duterte: 'Kill those useless bishops' President Rodrigo Duterte's violent crackdown on illegal drugs in the Southeast Asian country has stripped entire communities of their young men. According to  conflicting figures released by authorities , between 5,552 and 6,600 people have been killed in the drug war since Duterte came t