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Alex Otti Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling

Abia State Governor Alex Otti, on Friday, commended President Bola Tinubu for his non-interference with the judgment delivered in different election matters by the Supreme Court.
Otti made the commendation on Friday while reacting to the apex court’s verdict that affirmed his election as governor in the governorship election held on March 18, 2023.
He spoke in an interaction with newsmen in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area.
He thanked Tinubu for remaining firm in his resolve to ensure that the judiciary remains independent.
According to the governor, this gesture has made the judicial process produce positive results in the country.
READ ALSO: JUST IN: Supreme Court Affirms Otti’s Victory As Abia Governor
“If he did not do that, some of the judgments and verdicts that were given today might have been different.
“That is why today the NNPP governor in Kano State was returned, though he lost at the lower tribunal and Appeal Court.
“I want to encourage the president to continue in that light.
“I believe that his non-intervention in the judicial process has produced positive results in the country today.
“A few places where people were getting ready to burn down places today, they have shelved their plots because the rule of law prevailed,’’ Otti said.
READ ALSO: Appeal Court Affirms Otti’s Election As Abia Governor; PDP Calls For Calm
He also commended the judiciary for remaining firm and not allowing the people’s will to be truncated by desperate politicians.
He said that the development had indeed reaffirmed that “the judiciary remains the last hope of the common man”.
The governor thanked the governorship candidates in Abia, especially those who did not go to court, for being supportive as well as the men of God, who kept praying for him and Abia Government.
“I want to invite everyone, including my opponents who were in court with me, to say now that the battle is over, you have no choice but to sheath your sword.
“I invite you to come with every good idea you have, let us sit down and discuss because the most important thing is Abia.
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“Anybody that has anything to contribute to the positive development of the state is welcomed, irrespective of their political, ethnic and religious leanings, we are one and the same people.
“From now on, division cannot be allowed in Abia. We are all in one boat.
“Anybody who wants the good of our state should join us in this boat and the boat is large enough to accept and receive everyone,” Otti said.
He thanked God for the victory as well as the people of Abia for supporting him in his effort to rescue Abia from maladministration.
He congratulated all the governors, who also won their cases in court and appreciated other Nigerians who, he said, admired his style of leadership.
Otti further said that the Supreme Court verdict had renewed his resolve to deliver the dividend of democracy to the citizens and restore the dignity of the people of Abia.
He said that he was desirous to ensure that the state would be positively reckoned with in the comity of states of the federation.
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Edo Deputy Gov Orders Installation Of Solar In PHC Facility

Deputy governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, on Monday, ordered the immediate installation of solar power at Aruogba Clinic, Benin to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
A statement by Friday Aghedo, Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, said the order was given when Idahosa went on an inspection visit to the health facility.
The deputy governor, while reinstating the state government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots healthcare system across the state, noted that as a result, Primary Health Centers (PHCs) across the state were being transformed to deliver on governor Monday Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda.
READ ALSO:Idahosa Lauds Edo Specialist Hospital Facilities
While commending the pace of work at Aruogba Clinic, he said: “We are here to ensure that the health facilities closest to the people are well equipped to bequeath the healthcare system that the Governor has promised.
“From what we are seeing here today, it is clear that Governor Okpebholo is a man of vision. The accessibility is very good, and the nurses and health workers here are doing commendable jobs,” he stated.
The deputy governor added that the government would intensify supervision of PHCs across Edo to identify and fix areas needing urgent attention.
READ ALSO:Idahosa Hosts NBA, Assures Of Government’s Collaboration
“We are going to visit many other centres and act within 24 hours on areas of improvement,” he assured.
Idahosa emphasized that proper supervision was key to ensuring compliance with medical standards and improved service delivery at the grassroots.
His remarks were echoed by Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, who explained that the administration was working with the “3As” of healthcare: accessibility, affordability, and availability.
“The solar installation at Aruogba Clinic, officials said, will boost critical services such as antenatal care, child delivery, and malaria treatment, all of which are already being offered free of charge,” he explained.
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Oba Of Benin Ushers In ‘Emorọ’

Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, is set to perform an age-long Emorọ otherwise known as the ‘New Yam Festival.’
A statement signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary, Benin Traditional Council, said the ceremony which takes place on Tuesday September 30th 2025, is expected to be indoors in the Palace of the Oba of Benin.
Irabor added that the ceremony followed a successful completion of two-weeks fasting and prayer declared by Oba Ewuare II for peace, progress and to usher-in Emorọ.
READ ALSO:Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs
Irabor said Oba Ewuare II used the fasting period to pray for the good people of Edo State and Nigeria and other people of goodwill.
The statement reads, “Accordingly, Omo N’ Oba appreciates all Edo indigenes and non indigenes and Edo sons and daughters in the diaspora that participated in the spiritual exercise and urge them to commence the consumption of Emorọ (new yam), while praying God Almighty and his Royal ancestors to answer their prayers.”
It added: “The indoor ceremony of ushering new yam (Emorho) into the Palace, would be performed on Tuesday, 30th September, 2025″.
READ ALSO:Oba Of Benin Replaces Suspended Dukes, Appoints New District Heads
“Thereafter, all sons and daughters of Benin Kingdom and, by extension indigenes and non-indigenes living in Edo State who participated in the two weeks fasting and prayer are to commence the eating of the new yam.
“The Omo N’Oba prays to God Almighty to grant us peace and happiness in our individual homes”.
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UNIBEN Bars 5000 Students From Writing Exam

No fewer than 5,000 students of the University of Benin are likely to miss the second semester examination over failure to pay their school fees.
A memo released by the Registrar of the institution, Ademola Bobola, said they are the students who failed to pay their school charges despite repeated reminders, and that they failed to subscribe to students’ loan being provided by the Nigerian Education Students’ Loan Fund (NELFUND).
According to Bobola, to make sure that the defaulting students are bar from writing the second semester examination which has already commenced today, September 29, 2025, the school management has put in place an enforcement team.
The memo reads partly, “With the Second Semester examination set to begin on Monday 29th September, 2025, these students shall be barred from writing the examination if they fail to pay their school charges or subscribe to the students loan by NELFUND.
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“About 5,000 students have been identified in this category of defaulters.
“In compliance with the directive of Senate of the University of Benin, these students SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED to write the forthcoming examination.
“Provost of the College of Medical Sciences, Deans, Directors and Heads of Departments are SPECIALLY required to enforce the directive of Senate without compromise.
“In this regard, the Provost, Deans, Directors and Heads of Departments are to publish the list of ALL DEFAULTING STUDENTS in their respective Colleges, Schools, Faculties, Institutes and Departments not later than 8am on Monday, 29th September, 2025.
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“This is to enable the affected students to know their status as defaulters and afford them the opportunity to remedy their situation before the examination begins.
“Management has, accordingly, appointed an Enforcement Task Force headed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), to monitor and enforce full compliance with the directive of Senate.
“Management expects full cooperation and compliance by all stakeholders to maintain the University’s high standards.”
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