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Former Ughelli/Udu Federal HoR Aspirant, Akpodiete Enrolled Over 120 Beneficiaries Into Health Insurance Scheme

…Received special award from Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori as HIA
Former Ughelli/Udu house of representative aspirant, under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Dr. Olotu Otemu Akpodiete (JP), has enrolled over hundred beneficiaries into the Delta state contributory health scheme, which cut across the federal constituency.
The scheme inauguration which took place on 16th December, 2024 during the Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland foundation sixth year anniversary at Otor-Ihwreko town hall Ughelli, witnesses praises and goodwill massages from beneficiaries.
Speaking at the ceremony, the director general (DG) of the Delta State Contributory health commission, Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, appreciated the donor for investing in the lives and health of his people.
According to Dr. Akpoveta, recently Hon. Dr Olotu Akpodiete approached me that, even before he run for the last general elections, it has been his desire to enrol people on the health scheme. He first enrolled fifty persons, I encouraged him to do more and here we are today with over one hundred & twenty persons fully enrolled.
Dr. Akpoveta further said that prior to their resumption into the health commission, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, gave them matching order to recognise as many individuals that would key into the scheme with special award as health insurance ambassador(HIA), which is why we are honouring you today with this special award”. He stated.
In his response, Hon. Dr. Olotu Akpodiete thanked His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for this recognition, maintained that giving back to the vulnerable and the society at large has been his desire, I believe this will spur me to eventually do more for my people in line with M.O.R.E agenda of the Governor.
Also, responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Amb Kennedy Ivwromonena Atevure, sincerely thanked Hon. Akpodiete for this good gesture. He said that the donor is not the richest, but for taking this bold step to pay seven thousand per each beneficiaries for over hundred people, you will agree with me that, these are the kind of people we should elect into political offices.
Other highlights of the event was presentation of the scheme cards to beneficiaries.
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Senator Natasha on FB listed 3 politicians that should be arrested if anything happens to her

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken to her verified Facebook page to raise a serious alarm, alleging that her life is in danger following a reported attack on her family house in Kogi State.
In the strongly worded post, the Kogi-born lawmaker fingered some high-ranking political figures in Nigeria, declaring that should anything happen to her, the Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello, and the current state Governor, Usman Ododo, should be held accountable.
“Nigeria Police, I reiterate, should any harm befall me, Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Ex Gov. Yahaya Bello & Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi state should be held responsible,” she posted.
Her statement comes, hours after her family home in Kogi was attacked, although details surrounding the incident remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
Recall that this is not the first time the Kogi senator is making such allegations against the trio. She made the same statement few weeks ago during her homecoming to Kogi State where she accused the senate president, Akpabio and Yahaya Bello for plotting evil against her.
Senator Natasha has been a vocal political figure and critic of the ruling establishment in Kogi, and this latest development adds to the growing tension in the state and national political landscape.
Authorities are yet to issue an official response to her recent allegations.
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Emergency Rule: We should be thankful to President Tinubu -Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers, saying he wanted the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the oil-rich state.
In a move that has continued to divide opinions, Tinubu suspended Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the House of Assembly following months of political crisis in Rivers State.
But Wike said the president’s move saved Rivers from implosion, arguing that the decision to appoint a sole administrator following Fubara’s suspension was a step in the right direction.
The former Rivers governor said this on Friday in Abuja during a media parley with select journalists.
“As a politician, I am not happy with the declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers state. I wanted the outright removal of the governor. But for the interest of the state, the president did the right thing to prevent anarchy in the state.” Wike said.
However, people must tell the truth. The governor was gone. He was gone, yes… so when people say the president did this, I say they should be praising him.
“Every morning, they should go to the president and ask, ‘Can we wash your feet for saving us?’”
In February, the Supreme Court waded into the months-long political crisis in Rivers State, asking the Martin Amaewhule-led members of the state’s House of Assembly to resume sitting.
The apex court also barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop releasing funds to the Rivers State government over what it labelled as disregard for court orders. It dismissed the cross-appeal filed by Fubara challenging the validity of the House of Assembly presided over by Amaewhule as the Speaker and asked the governor to re-present the budget to the lawmakers.
After weeks of back and forth between Amaewhule and the lawmakers over the budget re-presentation and moves to impeach Fubara, President Tinubu stepped in.
He suspended Fubara and his deputy and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months, citing security reasons. Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state and appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) as the sole administrator, a step Wike said saved Rivers.
“Mr president came in and saved the situation, saved Rivers people from that calamity and anarchy,” the FCT minister argued.
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