[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Grassroots Publishers online  will be taking a close look at the three PDP Governors that has performed well in their state, based on their achievement. Since he came into office in 2015, His achievements has cut across almost all sectors in his state, such as providing of soft loans for farmers, building of quality roads with flyovers, and other life touching projects.

Dave Umahi (Ebonyi State)

He is a politician, and currently the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, under the platform of the umbrella Party.

He attended his secondary education at Ishiagu High School and Government Secondary School of Afikpo.

he also holds a Degree in Civil Engineering, from Enugu State University of Science and Technology

Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa State)

Fintri is a former speaker of the Adamawa House of Assembly and the current governor of Adamawa state.

In just a few years in office, he has shown that he is a good governor that is willing to change the lives of his people, by making sure that he construct good roads in order to easily move and traffic.

The governor has also reconnected the duo of Madagali and Michika local council areas to the national grid after eight years.

In order to encourage Education, He also takes it’s upon himself to pay the WAEC fees of all the students in his state.

3. Seyi Makinde (Oyo State)

Makinde is a Philanthropist, and the Executive Governor of Oyo State, southwest, Nigeria.

he attended his primary education at St Paul and completed it at St Michael Primary School, Yemetu, Ibadan. Then proceeded to His secondary education was at Bishop Phillips Academy, Monahan, Ibadan.

he also gained for himself a degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Lagos.

He is one governor that has introduced free education policy, and the distribution of free textbooks to students in his state.

[dropcap]N[/dropcap]o doubt, Covid-19 protocols put together by the Delta state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, in collaboration with the state ministry of health, has paved way for the resumption of schools in Delta State.
The state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has finally given approval for the reopening of primary and secondary schools in the state for the conclusion of the 2019/2020 academic session and the commencement of the 2020/2021 new academic session.

A statement on Wednesday signed by the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Ukah, in Asaba revealed that secondary school students in JSS 1, JSS 2, SS 1 and SS 2 that were yet to write the second term examination would resume from Monday, September 28th, 2020 to Friday, October 9th, 2020 to enable them prepare for and write their second term examinations in order to conclude the 2019/2020 academic session.

According to the statement, Boarders are expected to resume on Sunday, September 27th, 2020.

Also, Primary School Pupils in primary 4 and 5 that are yet to complete the second term examination would resume on Tuesday October 6th, 2020 to Friday, October 9th, 2020.

The statement further stressed that second term examinations would be waived for pupils in primaries 1 to 3.

Mr. Ukah stated that the resumption date for first term in the 2020/2021 academic session for both pupils and students in primary and secondary school would run from Monday, October 12th, 2020 to Friday December 18th, 2020.

While, the resumption date for Second Term is scheduled to commence on January 4th, 2021 and terminate on Wednesday March 31th, 202.

According to the Basic and Secondary Education Commissioner, third term is scheduled to commence from April 12th, 2021 and end on August 13th, 2021.

He added that the resumption for all Nursery/Pre – primary KG 1 to 3 pupils have been deferred to January 2021.

He advised parents and guardians to avail themselves of the resumption dates to prepare their children and wards.

It would be recall that the Education Commissioner successfully conducted examinations for SS 3 and JSS 3 students without any suspected or confirmed case (s) of Covid-19, as the ministry is also getting set to conduct Cognitive Placement examination for primary six students n Saturday 26 September 2020, across the state.

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]rince Ned Nwoko, Billionaire lawyer and philanthropist,  on Monday, described as false and wicked reports alleging that Nollywood goddess, Chika Ike, is pregnant for him.

He also denied reports that both of them were getting set to get married.

The denial was contained in a statement signed by the head, Ned Nwoko Media Directorate, Mr Norbert Chiazor. The former House of Representatives member while debunking the reports as fake, noted that such only exist in the mind of the author of the report.

The Nigerian social media space had been suffused with various rumours of engagement between Ned Nwoko and Chika Ika.

This is coming on the heels of his celebrated marriage to Nollywood sensation, Regina Daniels, in April 2019, both of whom welcomed a baby Boy on 29 June 2020.

Chiazor, quoting the popular lawyer, said he had not spoken to Chika Ike for over two years.

According to him, “I have not spoken to Chika Ike in two years. I have not seen her. This is wicked. People should leave me and my family alone.”

A  particular self appointed blogger who identified herself as “Esthersky “ had appeared on YouTube  channel tagged “ Pizzy Vibes” claiming that Regina’s mother Rita Daniels made a video where she expressed anger with Chika.

Shortly before the said “ EstherSky” came on the screen, an anonymous female voice was heard, in Pidgin English, pretending to quote from an alleged video made by Rita Daniels  complaining thus “ Chika Ike leave my pickin husband for me o. Leave my pickin husband , if not I go enter spiritual for you”

Investigations have however revealed that the YouTube story was concocted and totally fictitious,as Regina’s mother never at anytime attacked or raised concerns whatsoever about Chika Ike over Ned Nwoko and marriage. It turned out that the original video by Rita Daniels was heavily manipulated in doctored scam.

The original was actually an Instagram video of Rita Daniels singing a folk song before the camera. An ethnic Ibo eulogy with the lines “ Chukwu na dim ekwenem Yali yo. Obunam yali onye ka mkpor oku oza”. Translated to simple English, this means “God my father, do not let me forget you. If I forget, who will answer my call.”

The YouTube channel had also claimed that Chika is pregnant for Ned Nwoko and they were expecting their first child together. A speculation found to be baseless.

It will be recalled that Rita Daniels had in a swift reaction expressed disappointment with the video, describing it as criminal manipulation of the original where he only sang an innocuous song in praise of God.

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says from Monday, protests and strike action will commence across the country over the federal government’s refusal to reverse prices of petrol and electricity tariff.

Ayuba Wabba, NLC president, broke the news after the national executive council of the congress met in Abuja on Tuesday.

The pump price of petrol was increased earlier in the month while a new electricity tariff was implemented around the same period.

While marketers are currently selling petrol between N158 and N162 per litre, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) increased electricity tariff from N30.23 to N62.33 per kwh.

The NLC had earlier issued a two-week ultimatum to the federal government to reverse the increase in the price of petrol and electricity tariff.

At the end of Tuesday’s meeting, Wabba said the decision to implement the strike action was unanimously taken by the chairmen of the NLC in the 36 states and federal capital territory.

Some persons had earlier protested against increase in petrol price and electricity tariffs, charging the NLC to mobilise a nationwide protest over the hike.

[dropcap]A [/dropcap]former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Tuesday escaped death by the whisker in a convoy accident.

It was learnt the incident occurred around 12noon at Benin-Lagos bypass before Oluku junction when Oshiomhole was on his way to Usen in Ovia local government of Edo for campaign.

His media aide, Victor Oshioke, who narrated the incident, however alleged it was an assassination attempt.

Oshioke, in a statement, said: ‘’The convoy was heading for Usen, where Comrade Oshiomhole was expected to appear at a campaign rally, along with Pastor Ize-Iyamu, when a trailer driving in the same direction veered off its course, hit the back-up Toyota Hilux carrying seven policemen, forcing it off the road into the bush and rammed into the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) carrying Comrade Oshiomhole, causing substantial damage.

“Comrade Oshiomhole and other persons in the convoy, apart from those indicated above, did not sustain any injury.

“It is pertinent to state, without fear of contradiction, that the convoy of Comrade Oshiomhole was maintaining legal speed limit when the incident occurred.

‘’This explains why the trailer, travelling in the same direction overran the Toyota Hilux vehicle off the road and still hit the SUV carrying Comrade Oshiomhole, causing substantial damage.’’

Alleging the accident was not ordinary, the media aide added: “Without prejudice to police investigations, eyewitnesses account of the incident suggest, and we believe rightly too, that this was an assassination attempt targeting Comrade Oshiomhole.”

“Comrade Oshiomhole has visited the injured policemen in the hospital and he deployed some of his aides to be on standby at the hospital to ensure that the wounded policemen are given the best medical attention possible.

“We call on the security agencies to do everything possible to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident, especially because of the threat to the life of Comrade Oshiomhole and the violence which has been directed towards him and the people around him in recent times.”