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Delta Community Leader Agbofodo, Sentenced To Death In 2021, Passes Away In Enugu Hospital

<p><img width="650" height="350" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delta-map.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delta-map.jpg 650w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delta-map-300x162.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></p> <h2>The controversial leader of the Ekpan community in Delta State's Uvwie Local Government Area, Newton Agbofodo, sentenced to death in 2021, has been reported dead at Park Lane Hospital in Enugu, Enugu State.</h2> <p>Deputy Comptroller of Prisons in <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/Delta-State">Delta State</a>, Sunday Oyakhire, clarified that the deceased person passed away not within the correctional facility but in the hospital.</p> <p>Oyakhire said, “<em>He died in Park Lane Teaching Hospital, Enugu State. He was ill and was in the hospital for almost two days before he died. He is still in the mortuary in the hospital</em>.”</p> <p>The late Newton Agbofodo, former Unuevworo (Prime Minister) of the Ekpan community, Newton Agbofodo, was arrested on June 17, 2016, and subsequently faced charges related to murder in court.</p> <p>Accused of four counts, including conspiracy to commit murder, murder, and attempted murder, he was found guilty on all charges by the Delta State High Court 4 in Asaba. In 2021, he was sentenced to death by hanging.</p> <p>Meanwhile, <strong>Naija News</strong> gathered that the Delta State Police Command apprehended three individuals, Lucky Emmanuel (40yrs), Enunwuune Snu (46yrs), and Jacob Efedeye (32yrs), in possession of hard drugs in Asaba, travelling in a Toyota Hiace.</p> <p>They were found with three cartons containing 100 bottles of codeine and 400 sachets of tramadol.</p> <p>Additionally, Fidelis Akpos (23yrs) from the Ewhu community in Ughelli South LGA was arrested on the Kwale-Ogwashi-Uku Expressway, carrying a locally fabricated pistol and two live cartridges concealed in a polythene bag along with smoked fish.</p> <p>CP Ari Muhammed Ali confirmed the incident in a statement endorsed by the command's spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/13/delta-community-leader-agbofodo-sentenced-to-death-in-2021-passes-away-in-enugu-hospital/">Delta Community Leader Agbofodo, Sentenced To Death In 2021, Passes Away In Enugu Hospital</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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JUST IN: Reps Drop Bill Making University Degree Minimum Qualification For President, Govs

<p><img width="1000" height="600" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/House-of-Reps-1-1-1000x600.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="House Of Reps To Consider Bill For The Creation Of 3 New States In The Southwest" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/House-of-Reps-1-1-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/House-of-Reps-1-1-590x354.jpg 590w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/House-of-Reps-1-1-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <h2>A pivotal bill aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution to elevate the educational requirements for candidates aspiring to key political offices in Nigeria has been stepped down at the <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/house-of-reps/">House of Representatives</a>.</h2> <p>Sponsored by Adewunmi Onanuga, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State, the bill proposed setting a university degree or its equivalent as the minimum educational qualification for governorship, presidential, and other significant elective positions.</p> <p>During the plenary session on Tuesday, Onanuga led the debate, advocating for the constitutional amendment to ensure that holders of elective offices possess at least a university degree, in contrast to the current provision, which permits candidates with a First School Leaving Certificate to contest for the nation's highest offices.</p> <p>The bill received backing from several lawmakers, including House Leader Julius Ihonvbere, Babajimi Benson, and Kingsley Chinda, who supported the notion of raising the educational standards for political office aspirants.</p> <p>However, opposition from certain quarters, including Aliyu Madaki from Kano State and Ahmadu Jaha of the APC, Borno, highlighted a divide among the representatives on the proposed alteration.</p> <p>Citing the pushback, Onanuga expressed disappointment and opted to step down the bill, signalling her intent to engage in further lobbying with her colleagues to gather more support before reintroducing the bill at a later date.</p> <p>She said, <em>“It appears some of our colleagues need further lobbying. I will move to step down the bill for now."</em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/13/just-in-reps-drop-bill-making-university-degree-minimum-qualification-for-president-govs/">JUST IN: Reps Drop Bill Making University Degree Minimum Qualification For President, Govs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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LP Chairman Abure Involved In Serial Criminality, Tried To Bribe Me, Says Party Treasurer Oparah

<p>"Let him come out clear and say I have lied against him.”</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/lp-chairman-abure-involved-in-serial-criminality-tried-to-bribe-me-says-party-treasurer-oparah/">LP Chairman Abure Involved In Serial Criminality, Tried To Bribe Me, Says Party Treasurer Oparah</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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Satchet Alcohol Ban: NAFDAC’s Narrative That We’re Placing Profit Over Health Is Cheap Blackmail, Say Nigerian Manufacturers 

<p> “I don't believe that the health of the people will be helped if you impose this ban, as a matter of fact, you will endanger it.”</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/satchet-alcohol-ban-nafdacs-narrative-that-were-placing-profit-over-health-is-cheap-blackmail-say-nigerian-manufacturers/">Satchet Alcohol Ban: NAFDAC’s Narrative That We’re Placing Profit Over Health Is Cheap Blackmail, Say Nigerian Manufacturers </a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

mingooland · · 8 min read
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