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Prince Okoro Nkemakolam Files $200,000 Lawsuit Against Nigerian Police, Ogba Brothers Over Alleged Unlawful Declaration as Wanted

Abuja, Nigeria – Prince Okoro Nkemakolam has dragged the Nigeria Police Force and two individuals, Chinedu Pius Ogba and Chibuzor Peter Ogba, to the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking $200,000 in damages for what he claims is an unlawful declaration as a wanted person. The legal action follows the Nigeria Police's publication declaring him wanted on the 25th of September.

Reacting to the publication, his lawyer, Barr. Stanley Maduabuchi Ofoegbu, wrote to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) demanding the immediate removal of the publication. The demand letter cited that the subject matter was already before the Court of Appeal in Abuja and highlighted the absence of any warrant issued by that court or any other. The counsel warned that failure to retract the publication would lead to legal actions.

The suit, with number

FHC/Abj/ CS/2081/2025 was filed by his lawyer, Stanley Maduabuchi Ofoegbu, Esq., and lists the respondents as:

1. Chinedu Pius Ogba (aka Totti)

2. Chibuzor Peter Ogba (aka Pablo)

3. The Inspector General of Police

4. The Assistant Inspector General of Police, National Central Bureau (Interpol)

5. The Nigeria Police Force

The application, filed under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, alleges a serious breach of Prince Nkemakolam's human rights. The applicant is invoking sections of the Nigerian Constitution that guarantee his right to personal liberty, dignity of person, fair hearing, private life, and freedom of movement.

He also cites the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, arguing that the actions of the respondents have violated these fundamental legal protections.

Reliefs Sought from the Court

In the originating motion, Prince Nkemakolam is asking the court for several key orders:

· An Apology and Retraction: An order compelling the 1st to 4th respondents to immediately take down all publications declaring him wanted from their social media handles and to publish formal apologies in three national newspapers.

·Substantial Damages: A directive for all five respondents to jointly pay him the sum of $200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars) as compensation for the violation of his fundamental rights.

·An Injunction Against Harassment: A court order restraining the police and the other respondents from any further action that could breach his rights, including any form of invitation, arrest, threat of arrest, or continuing to declare him a wanted person.

Efforts to get an official reaction from the Nigeria Police Force have been unsuccessful. Multiple calls to the Force Public Relations Officer's designated lines went unanswered.

The outcome of this case is being closely watched, as it could set a significant precedent regarding the procedures law enforcement must follow before publicly declaring an individual as wanted.

Abuja popular PR practitioner, Alex Nwankwo better known as AlexReports has released family photos in celebration of the second birthday of his son, Godwin Ekene.

Born on Oct 23, 2022 the young son of the Nwankwo dynasty was named after a global renowned philanthropist and humanitarian, Dr. Godwin Maduka.

He was born at a period Dr. Maduka was seeking election as the governor of Anambra State, just 20 days before the election in 2021.

The family had named Godwin after the philanthropist and US-based medical doctor after identifying him as a model for success, good fortunes and a bright future.

The father, AlexReports had since shared the pictures on his various social media pages with words of prayer for success upon the son.

"Today, my family jointly celebrates my second son, Master Godwin on the first anniversary of his glorious birthday.

"It was intentional to name him after Dr. Godwin Maduka who has for decades demonstrated that true satisfaction does not come only by acquisition of silver and gold but by being a source of someone's joy.

"I celebrate my dear son, Godwin today because he is the seal of God's love upon my family, making me and my dear wife, Esther proud parents.

"It is my earnest prayer that you shall live to break boundaries and conquer limitations and excel above your peers. I am proud of the sound sense of brilliance you are demonstrating and not even the sky can limit you" he wrote.

He wished the young Godwin a happy birthday and future full of success and joy.

The Director/Chief Fire Officer of Anambra State Fire Service, Engr. Martins Onyedịkachukwu Agbili has emerged "2022 Fire Fighter of the Year" in Leadership Excellence Awards.

In an online poll monitored by News Agency of Nigeria, Engr Agbili polled 228,830 votes to defeat three other nominees, Margaret Adeseye, 214, 805 votes, Jaji Abdulganiyu,
148, 638 votes and Bello Tukur 70, 355 votes.

The prestigious award, endorsed by the African Union, African Film Institute, will be presented to him on 5th November, 2022 at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja in a glamorous ceremony organised by IgbereTV, Africa's foremost community TV.

Engr. Agbili who has 25-years working experience in fire fighting, fire safety management and humanitarian services in July, 2000 took a big risk as a firefighter and entered inside a pit latrine, and rescued a baby that was thrown inside.

Engr Agbili's achievements in over 25 years of being in the fire sector service are outstanding and remarkable, which have seen Anambra fire service ranking 1st to 3rd in the entire Southeast and South-south regions within the last four years.

IgbereTV media crew led by the Executive Director, Emeh James Anyalekwa visited him to formally inform him of his nomination and victory in the online poll.

During the visit, the team also conducted awardee post-profiling, photo session and presentation of his Table reservation for the event.

Former Chief Executive Officer, Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, LITFC, Chief (Mrs.) Lucy Ajayi has emerged 'Trade Administrator of the Year' in 2022 Leadership Excellence Awards.

In a nationwide online poll, monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mrs Ajayi polled 71, 627 votes to defeat other nominees, Yonov Agah, 42811 votes, Ezra Yakusak 36477 votes, and Ayoola Olukanni who polled 13869 votes respectively.

During her reign as LITFC Boss, Mrs Ajayi was able to transformed the fortunes of the complex, generating over N1.5b annually to the federation account from zero revenue from previous administrations, despite putting human face to the whole administrative process.

She also attracted investors and private individuals to build structures that were approved by the Federal Government.

IgbereTV media crew led by the Executive Director, Emeh James visited her to formally inform her of her nomination and victory in the online poll.

The team also conducted awardee post-profiling, photo session and presentation of her Table reservation for the event.

The prestigious IgbereTV Leadership Excellence Awards, endorsed by the African Union, African Film Institute, will be presented to her on 5th November 2022 at a glamorous awards presentation ceremony at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Abuja.

The event also promotes outstanding leaders and personalities whose impacts have been felt in Nigeria’s political, social and economic spheres.

The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has emerged 2022 'Best Governor Of The Year' in the forthcoming Leadership Excellence Awards.

Governor Zulum defeated three other nominees, Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to emerge winner in a 14-day public voting by Nigerians via online platforms, monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria.

Governor Zulum polled 1,028,469 votes, while his closest rival, Umahi polled 707,245 votes, Wike 506,518 votes and Seyi Makinde came distant fourth with 249, 615 votes.

The Prestigious award, endorsed by the African Union, African Film Institute, will be presented in a grand ceremony organised by IgbereTV on 5th November, 2022 at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja.

Elected in 2019, Prof. Zulum is described as a revolutionary governor, who has become one of Nigeria’s most accomplished leaders within a short period of time.

Despite the humongous resources being deployed by his administration to combat insecurity in the Boko Haram ravaged state, great developmental strides, unprecedented in the annals of the country, are being recorded in the state in all sectors.

The prestigious Igbere TV Awards recognises and honours the outstanding impacts of leaders across both the public and private sectors in Nigeria.

It promotes outstanding leaders and personalities whose impacts have been felt in Nigeria’s political, social and economic spheres.

The Award also applauds excellence, achievements, performance, humanitarian activities and philanthropic gestures.

The 2022 edition, the 4th in a row, is expected to be graced by former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, as well as key personalities in both the public and private sectors.