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Kindly Share This Story: By Ikechukwu Nnochiri & Johnbosco Agbakwuru A Justice of the Supreme Court, Nwali Sylvester Ngwuta, is dead. A statement by the Chief Registrar of the court, Hadizatu Mustapha, disclosed that the Ebonyi State-born jurist died around 2.30am, yesterday. “He felt sick and was admitted in the last one week in the National Hospital, Abuja, but before he was moved to the intensive care unit of the hospital on Friday, March 5 he tested negative to COVID-19 investigative test conducted on him,” the statement added. Remarkably, Justice Ngwuta passed on about 23 days to his retirement from the bench of the apex court. According to the statement, “Hon. Justice Ngwuta was due to retire from the Supreme Court bench on attaining mandatory retirement age of 70 years on March 30, 2021. “His remains have been deposited in the National Hospital mortuary pending the arrangement for his burial”. READ ALSO: Grant pardon to late Mamman … [Read more...] about S-Court Justice, Ngwuta, dies 23 days to his retirement as Buhari mourns

Kindly Share This Story: By Festus Ahon & Ochuko Akuopha THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, weekend, won all the 25 chairmanship seats in the Delta State local government elections, conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC. The poll, which was held on Saturday, was adjudged as peaceful, free and fair by members of the PDP. However, the All Progressives Congress, APC, which pulled out of the exercise at about 12 noon, mid-way into the election, described the poll as a sham. PDP’s victory came amid confusion at Evwreni community, Ughelli North Local Government Area as one Mr Muvi Unagha was reportedly shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen. It was learned that the deceased was shot at a popular drinking joint in the community while waiting for the arrival of electoral materials. Though the circumstances surrounding the incident were hazy at press time, sources said the deceased and some of the community’s youths had … [Read more...] about Delta LG poll: One killed, as PDP clears 25 chairmanship seats

MANILA, Philippines — The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) highlighted on Monday the achievements and contributions of Filipina lawyers to the society in celebration of International Women’s Day. “The Integrated Bar of the Philippines highlights the achievements of the Filipina Lawyer in celebration of International Women’s Day. We take pride in the social, economic, and political achievements of our sisters in the legal profession,” the IBP said in a statement. “We recognize the love and the immense contribution of women in family life, community development, industry, and nation-building. Our world would be half-fulfilled and twice-imperiled without the women who care for us,” it added. The IBP noted that the Philippines ranks high in global standards for women-friendly policies but added that the implementation of existing laws that protect women needs improvement. “IBP raises awareness for women and gender issues and strongly advocates for rules and legislation … [Read more...] about IBP hails Filipina lawyers on International Women’s Day

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) J7 or Civil-Military Operations Office has apologized for posting on Facebook a list of former University of the Philippines (UP) students who allegedly joined the communist New People’s Army (NPA). According to a statement posted on the Facebook page of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Information Exchange, the Office of the J7 is already conducting an investigation regarding why and how the inaccurate list was published. It also apologized to anyone inadvertently affected by the Facebook post that went viral. “We sincerely apologize for those who were inadvertently affected by inconsistencies regarding the List of Students who joined the NPA (Died or Captured) that was posted in the AFP Information Exchange Facebook account. That article has since been immediately taken down or deleted from our social media accounts,” the statement read. “The Office of the J7, AFP is already conducting an internal … [Read more...] about AFP’s Civil-Military Office apologizes for list of UP alumni who ‘joined’ NPA

MANILA, Philippines — Senators were puzzled why children are out in the streets “pretending” to be home when they are barred from attending face-to-face classes due to the pandemic. At Wednesday’s hearing of the Senate committee on basic education, panel head Senator Sherwin Gatchalian showed some photos of children swimming in Pasig River in Sta. Mesa without observing social distancing. Photo of children frolicking along the train tracks between Pandacan and Sta. Mesa on a weekday, taken on February 23, 2021. Photo by Mark Cayabyab/OS WIN GATCHALIAN “If our schools are not opened ganito po yung mga makikita natin [this is what we’re going to see]. In fact, ngayon [now] they are not allowed to go out but without government guarding the streets, they will be playing, talking to their friends, socializing,” Gatchalian said during the hearing. “Humans are social animals eh, and it’s very difficult to prevent them from enjoying Pasig River. So better for them to go inside … [Read more...] about Out of school? Kids swimming in Pasig River ‘pretending’ to be home — senators