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Abia PDP treasurer slumps, dies after playing lawn tennis.

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The Treasurer of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State, Chief Steve Omoga, 58, is dead.

The party’s Publicity Secretary, Chief Don Ubani, confirmed the death in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Umuahia on Thursday.

Late Omoga reportedly slumped after playing lawn tennis at the Umuahia Sports Club on Wednesday evening and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

One version of the report claimed that the deceased died on the way to the hospital, while the other stated that he died while receiving treatment at the hospital.

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the hospital, Darlington Madubuko, told NAN he was not aware of the incident.

Paying tribute to the deceased, Ubani said Omoga was an “amiable, loyal party man” and described his death as “painful”.

NAN learnt that the deceased retired as a Director of Finance in the Special Services Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, before going into partisan politics.

Fani-Kayode ‘Slumps’ In EFCC Custody– Aide

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Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, slumped while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, his aide has said.

Mr. Fani-Kayode was promptly revived by a team at the EFCC’s medical facility, the minister’s spokesperson, Jude Ndukwe, said in a statement Tuesday.

“But for the quick and professional intervention of the medical team in the EFCC medical facilities, the story could have been different, it could have been fatal!” he said.

“We must commend the medical staff at the Commission’s medical facility. They were prompt in their response, and very impressive in their care. It is very heartwarming to know that some professionals have not allowed the political witch hunt and persecution of political opponents and perceived enemies taint their professional calling. We hope this extends to all facets of the Nigerian society.”

Mr. Fani-Kayode, who served as the director of media and publicity for the Goodluck Jonathan presidential election campaign team in 2015, was arrested on Friday by the EFCC on allegations of corruption. He had earlier been released after being held for 67 days.

The outspoken former minister is currently standing trial for allegedly receiving illicit funds from former National Security Adviser.

He denies wrongdoing, and accuses the Buhari administration of targeting him as part of a wider campaign to silence opposition politicians.

Mr. Ndukwe said Mr. Fani-Kayode’s health condition had been communicated to the EFCC, and blasted the commission for re-arresting him.

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Blackberry To End Making Smartphones As Revenue Slumps

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BlackBerry Ltd posted a 31.8 percent fall in second-quarter revenue and it said it would end all internal hardware development, including its well known smartphones.

The Waterloo, Ontario-based company reported a net loss of $372 million, or 71 cents a share, on revenue of $334 million. A year ago, it reported a profit of $51 million, or 24 cents a share, on revenue of $490 million. Excluding one-time items, the company said it broke even.

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PDP Candidate In Edo Slumps After Defeat

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A candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Edo State House of Assembly slumped and collapsed on hearing of his defeat in last Saturday’s election. The candidate was rushed to a private hospital where he was revived.

He was later transferred to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) for further treatment. The hospitalized candidate had contested for Edo South constituency seat but lost to the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC).

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PDP Chairman Slumps & Dies During Accreditation In Osun

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Tragedy struck in Osun State during the accreditation exercise for the House of Assembly elections held on Saturday when a man slumped and died during the accreditation exercise. The deceased, Abiodun Ajirotutu, was until his death the Peoples Democratic Party’s chairman in Ward 2, Ireti Ayo Unit in Ilesa West Local Government Area.

The unfortunate incident almost marred the accreditation and voting exercises in the area. The incident created confusion in the camp of the PDP in Ilesa. Party members were, however, able to summon courage to perform their civic responsibility.

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