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Police have issued a list of 21 people wanted for murder and kidnapping

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AWKA is an abbreviation for the word “awkward The Anambra State Police Command has issued a wanted list for 21 people in connection with the recent murder of two people in the Ogwu-Aniocha community of Anambra State’s Ogbaru Local Government Area.

The individuals are also wanted in connection with the alleged kidnapping of the community’s monarch, Igwe Oliver Chike Nnaji.

A press statement signed by Mr. Tochukwu Ikenga, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), the spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, listed the suspects and urged members of the public with useful information on their whereabouts to report to it.

“Anambra State Police Command wishes to declare the following persons wanted in the ongoing investigation of the alleged murder of Chief Ajieh Anthony Nwanasor, Ikenna Ugochukwu, and abduction of the traditional HRH Igwe Oliver Chike Nnaji (Ezechukwukwadolu the III) of Ogwu-Aniocha community, Ogbaru Local Government Area,” according to the release.

“In the ongoing investigation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng, assures Ndi Anambra and the good people of Ogwu-Aniocha that the Command will leave no stone unturned.”

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“He also encourages citizens to contact the Anambra State Police Command if they have any information that can help the investigation.” Confidentiality is ensured.”

Okwudili Ogana, Chidi Ekpendu, Chukwunonso Udom, Amaechi Akachukwu, Emmanuel Ejiofor, Christian Udeze, Chikezie Onwuka aka Osy Torture, Iweka Odogwu, Chimezie Okonkwo aka Danger, and Onochie Nwabugwu aka Young PG were among the suspects named.
Anayo Ubadi aka Agunechimba, Chibueze Egwenu, and Charles Obi are among the others.

Aboy Udom, Chinedu Collins Nwonani, Onyebuchi Umuna aka Omeke, Ifeanyi Mbanugo aka Acid, Sunday Osadebe, Nduba Chibuzor, Amechi Adama, and Azuakonam Anyakodia are among the other participants.

Adeyanju wants Tinubu prosecuted for money laundering in the 2023 election

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Deji Adeyanju, a human rights activist, has said that Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, should be prosecuted for money laundering following his announcement to run for president in 2023.

Tinubu, he claims, now has unaccounted billions to his name despite having no known source of income.

According to the Daily Post, Adeyanju stated that Tinubu’s decision to run for President is an insult to Nigerian sensibility.

“It’s absurd and an insult to the integrity and sensibility of Nigerians that a man who lacks integrity and character and is notorious for being the chief landlord of Lagos State wants to drive the country into the unfortunate situation Lagos State has found itself in, where he is milking the poor masses dry,” Adeyanju said.

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“Tinubu, who has no known previous experience or source of income, now has unaccounted billions to the point of moving them to his house on the eve of the last general elections, which is in violation of the constitution’s clear provision.”

“To quote on this, what he did was a clear violation of section one of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, which prohibits all private citizens in Nigeria from having in their possession more than five million naira cash.

“The EFCC has received our letter, and we have a pending petition with the commission in which we have repeatedly demanded that Tinubu be prosecuted for money laundering.” Someone who should be imprisoned has announced his intention to run for President of Nigeria; what an insult to all Nigerians’ sensibilities. For the harm they have caused to this country, people like him should be rotting in jail.”

EFCC Arrest Edrian Osagie For Stealing

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Two days after its operatives kept a vigil at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign a suspect, Edrian Osagie.

Osagie is charged with two counts bordering on fraud and stealing to the tune of N84 million, according to documents obtained by Television Nigerian on Wednesday.

The suspect is scheduled to appear in front of Justice Serifat Solebo of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja.

The EFCC charged Osagie with obtaining money under false pretenses in violation of Sections 1(1) and 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act No. 14 of 2006.

In September 2019, he was accused of obtaining N84 million ‘with intent to defraud’ one Mark David Umeh by falsely claiming to have three Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for sale, knowing full well that his claim was false.

In the second count, the anti-graft agency accused the suspect of stealing in violation of Sections 278 and 285 of Lagos State Criminal Law No 11, 2011.

“Edrian Osagie Ididia dishonestly stole and converted to your own use the sum of N84,000,000 (eighty-four million naira only) property of Mr Mark David Umeh between the 13th day of September 2019 and the 29th day of October 2019 at Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court,” the particulars of offence read.

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INCIDENT The Flight Management System of a Boeing 737-800 operated by Eznis Airways has been stolen

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Thieves gain access to an Eznis Airways plane after a security breach at Lagos airport.
A Boeing 737-73V with the registration number EI-ULN belonging to Eznis Airways was burgled and its Flight Management System stolen at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos’ domestic terminal 2.

From pre-engine start and take-off to landing and engine shutdown, the FMS is a computer that provides virtual data and operational harmony between closed and open elements associated with a flight.

According to a source at the airline, the theft occurred between the late hours of Wednesday 19 and the early hours of Thursday 20, resulting in flight cancellations and delays.

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“The plane was parked on the tarmac at MM2, and someone gained access to the electrical electronic base, which houses all of our systems,” says the pilot. There is a door underneath the aircraft that they opened and gained access to in order to remove the FMC, which is why our operations were hampered that day. We expect the CCTV to be turned on and capture whoever committed the crime, but we haven’t heard anything to that effect. Even though the stolen equipment was small, it was expensive. As of 2021, it cost about $15,000 to repair and about $300,000 to replace.

“Every item in an airplane has a serial number that can be tracked anywhere in the world, so I’m not sure how the thief plans to sell it unless they have a vendor.” That’s why we think it’s internal sabotage,” said the source.

Delta Monarchs Want NNPC Employees Rehired

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Traditional rulers in Delta State are attempting to persuade the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to reinstate sacked casual employees before they start new jobs.

The Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III and the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Abe I, made the decision during a weekend visit by the Olu to his palace in Effurun, Uvwie local government area of Delta State.

The Uvwie monarch urged the Olu of Warri to work with him and the Warri representative in the National Assembly, as well as the Okpe, Sapele, and Uvwie representatives, to ensure that the sacked workers are reinstated.

As monarchs, Abe said they would continue to listen to their subjects and urged them to respect and support their monarchs.

He praised the Olu of Warri for his visit, noting that it was only the second time he had visited the Uvwie Palace in the kingdom’s history.

He commanded the Olu of Warri to carry everyone along as the father of all his subjects, even those who did not support him prior to his enthronement.

The Uvwie monarch expressed his hope that the visit would strengthen the relationship between the two kingdoms, and urged the Iwere people to support the Olu of Warri in his efforts to take the region to greater heights.

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If I am elected president in 2023, I will address the issue of prostitution: Tanimu Audu

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Mr Tanimu Audu, a presidential candidate and seasoned academician, has pledged to end prostitution in Nigeria if elected president in 2023.

In an interview with journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday, Audu stated that most young girls and women engage in commercial sex as a result of the system’s failure to provide them with adequate opportunities to lead meaningful lives.

‘If elected, my administration will outlaw the negative practice of prostitution by rehabilitating those who have turned to this despicable profession as a source of income,’ he promised.

‘The majority of them ended up in this filthy business as a result of man-made hardship and dire straits among Nigerians.’

‘Those who sincerely left this vile profession and married, all of whom are single and have no means of support, the government will assist them in collaboration with international organizations. This will be scrutinized and overseen by the courts and government officials.’

He promised that if elected, one of his top priorities would be to end prostitution and other criminal activities like armed robbery and kidnapping through rehabilitation and dialogue in order to restore the country’s image.

The presidential candidate, who blamed poverty and hunger for the majority of vices and criminal activities, revealed that his 12-point agenda would encourage agriculture to increase food production, thereby addressing poverty, which leads to vices like prostitution.

‘The agricultural sector will be resurrected to its rightful position of feeding the nation and exporting food and commodities to other countries,’ he stated.

‘Agricultural mechanisation and dry-season farming must be pursued aggressively in order to achieve food self-sufficiency.’

‘My government will revitalize and modernize the farm settlement system in order to boost agricultural productivity, reduce rural-urban migration, and make farming appealing to farmers, young school leavers, and others as a profitable and prestigious occupation.’

Audu’s strategy for combating poverty, he said, is to provide jobs for all graduates and grants in collaboration with international organizations for those who want to start their own businesses.

He stated that he would provide zero-interest loans to such graduates in order to help them expand their businesses.

The presidential candidate, who blamed poverty and hunger for the majority of vices and criminal activities, revealed that his 12-point agenda would encourage agriculture to increase food production, thereby addressing poverty, which leads to vices like prostitution.

‘The agricultural sector will be resurrected to its rightful position of feeding the nation and exporting food and commodities to other countries,’ he stated.

‘Agricultural mechanisation and dry-season farming must be pursued aggressively in order to achieve food self-sufficiency.’

‘My government will revitalize and modernize the farm settlement system in order to boost agricultural productivity, reduce rural-urban migration, and make farming appealing to farmers, young school leavers, and others as a profitable and prestigious occupation.’

Audu’s strategy for combating poverty, he said, is to provide jobs for all graduates and grants in collaboration with international organizations for those who want to start their own businesses.

He stated that he would provide zero-interest loans to such graduates in order to help them expand their businesses.

If I am elected president in 2023, I will address the issue of prostitution – Tanimu Audu.

Mr Tanimu Audu, a presidential candidate and seasoned academician, has pledged to end prostitution in Nigeria if elected president in 2023.

In an interview with journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday, Audu stated that most young girls and women engage in commercial sex as a result of the system’s failure to provide them with adequate opportunities to lead meaningful lives.

‘If elected, my administration will outlaw the negative practice of prostitution by rehabilitating those who have turned to this despicable profession as a source of income,’ he promised.

‘The majority of them ended up in this filthy business as a result of man-made hardship and dire straits among Nigerians.’

‘Those who sincerely left this vile profession and married, all of whom are single and have no means of support, the government will assist them in collaboration with international organizations. This will be scrutinized and overseen by the courts and government officials.’

He promised that if elected, one of his top priorities would be to end prostitution and other criminal activities like armed robbery and kidnapping through rehabilitation and dialogue in order to restore the country’s image.

The presidential candidate, who blamed poverty and hunger for the majority of vices and criminal activities, revealed that his 12-point agenda would encourage agriculture to increase food production, thereby addressing poverty, which leads to vices like prostitution.

‘The agricultural sector will be resurrected to its rightful position of feeding the nation and exporting food and commodities to other countries,’ he stated.

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‘Agricultural mechanisation and dry-season farming must be pursued aggressively in order to achieve food self-sufficiency.’

‘My government will revitalize and modernize the farm settlement system in order to boost agricultural productivity, reduce rural-urban migration, and make farming appealing to farmers, young school leavers, and others as a profitable and prestigious occupation.’

Audu’s strategy for combating poverty, he said, is to provide jobs for all graduates and grants in collaboration with international organizations for those who want to start their own businesses.

He stated that he would provide zero-interest loans to such graduates in order to help them expand their businesses.

The presidential candidate, who blamed poverty and hunger for the majority of vices and criminal activities, revealed that his 12-point agenda would encourage agriculture to increase food production, thereby addressing poverty, which leads to vices like prostitution.

‘The agricultural sector will be resurrected to its rightful position of feeding the nation and exporting food and commodities to other countries,’ he stated.

‘Agricultural mechanisation and dry-season farming must be pursued aggressively in order to achieve food self-sufficiency.’

‘My government will revitalize and modernize the farm settlement system in order to boost agricultural productivity, reduce rural-urban migration, and make farming appealing to farmers, young school leavers, and others as a profitable and prestigious occupation.’

Audu’s strategy for combating poverty, he said, is to provide jobs for all graduates and grants in collaboration with international organizations for those who want to start their own businesses.

He stated that he would provide zero-interest loans to such graduates in order to help them expand their businesses.

Ebonyi Government concerned about prison overcrowding.

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On Tuesday, the Ebonyi State Security Council expressed concern about the overcrowding of Correctional Service Centres across the state.

As a result, it instructed Chief Cletus Ofoke, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, to work with the state Comptroller of the Correctional Centre to obtain a complete list of inmates awaiting trial in order to decongest the correctional service centers.

This was stated by the state Attorney General, Ofoke, during a press conference following the state Security Council meeting at the new government House in Centennial City, Abakaliki, the state capital.

“The security council has noted with dismay the congestion nature of the Correctional Service Centres in Ebonyi state,” he said, “and council directed that the Attorney General and CP should liaise with the Comptroller of Corrections to obtain the full lists of inmates awaiting trials with a view to decongesting the correctional service centres in the state by either releasing them based on opinions from the Ministry of Justice or by granting bail by the court.”

Following the alleged torture and death of a crime suspect, Nnaogo Anyim, in Akaeze, Ivo local government area of the state, the council directed the state Commissioner of Police, Garba Aliyu, and the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Cletus Ofoke, to ensure that all those arrested in connection with the mayhem were made to face the law.

“Only two days ago, the Council was briefed on the carnage in Akaeze, Ivo local government area of Ebonyi state. The state Commissioner of Police and my humble self, the Attorney General, have been directed by the council to ensure that those arrested face the law.

“The Council directed that the outcome of the prosecution of the perpetrators of the heinous act be briefed on a regular basis.

“However, Council praised Ebubeagu Security Outfit for their efforts in the state to secure the environment, protect property, and save lives.”

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“However, the council warned that personnel should always perform their duties in accordance with the rules of engagement. “The CP and other security agencies have been directed to be on the lookout for Ebubeagu personnel who may want to break the rules of engagement,” he said.

Sammie Okposo will perform at Tope Alabi’s concert.

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Sammie Okposo and other gospel artists are set to perform at Tope Alabi’s annual gospel concert, dubbed “Praise the Almighty.”

According to Alabi, the 2022 edition will take place on Sunday, February 20 at the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos.

The Wellu Wellu master, as he is affectionately known, sparked outrage when he apologized for an affair with an American during the previous trip in a now-deleted Instagram post.

 

We noticed the apology post had vanished from his verified Instagram page @Sammieokposo in the early hours of Wednesday, January 26.

Dunamis International Gospel Centre removed his name from the list of gospel artists scheduled to perform at a concert on Friday, January 28 as a result of his confession.

We noticed that Alabi has started a countdown on her Instagram page, with many of her fans eagerly anticipating her arrival.

She stated on her Instagram page in a flier: “Friends, are you ready to be part of ‘Praise the Almighty 2022’? We are glad and honoured to have some of the amazing Ministers of the Gospel at this year’s edition. @pastorpoju, @nathanielblow, @dunsinoyekan, @officialjudikay, @officialenkay, @sammieokposo @spiritofsaco. Date – 20th of February, 2022, Venue – Police College Ground, GRA, Ikeja. Start time – 2pm prompt Nigerian time. Mark your calendar.”

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The Tinubu Group, ABAT, will hold its first working committee meeting on Thursday

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The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (ABAT) Movement is set to launch its Working Committee for the realization of National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential ambition.

On Thursday, January 27, the inauguration will take place at Haven Event Centre, Adekunle Fajuyi Way, Ikeja, Lagos.

The Movement was established to mobilize support across the country for Tinubu ahead of the 2023 general election, according to a press statement released by the Movement’s Director of Publicity and Communication, Mr Mobolaji Sanusi, and jointly signed by Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku, Chairman, ABAT Movement, and Director General of the Movement, Alhaji Muhammed Oyinlomo Danmole.

“Our core objective is to galvanize support across the federation for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency in the coming 2023 elections,” the statement read.

“We have complete faith in his ability to lead the Nigerian state.” We believe he has the experience and exposure necessary to address Nigeria’s plethora of issues, which only a good manager like him can address.

“It is expected that with the election of Asiwaju as Nigeria’s next president, the country will have solutions to all of its problems.”

The Movement’s leaders stated that the Movement would spread its tentacles throughout the country’s 36 states.

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“The Movement will be present in all 36 states of the United States, as well as the Federal Capital Territory.” We will work to achieve national spread from the Lagos State chapter through necessary contacts and collaborations, as well as our people-friendly initiatives,” they said.

Osinbajo: Cooperatives Help FG Implement Intervention Programs

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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that cooperatives play a critical role in implementing the government’s social investment and intervention programs, which are designed to reach a large number of people.

Osinbajo said cooperatives are an important part of government strategy in ensuring that the largest number of Nigerians have access to government programs when he met with a delegation from the Cooperative Federation of Nigeria (CFN) led by its President, Chief Tajudeen Oriyomi Ayeola, at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday.

“Cooperative partnerships with government may be the only way to do so in an efficient manner that ensures that government services and programs reach the right people,” he says.

“Cooperatives give their members the power to take advantage of facilities and ensure that they are returned. They also have a better understanding of each of their members.”

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“The rationale for cooperatives, even in the 1950s, remains relevant today,” the vice-president added. When we discuss cooperatives in the Western Region and how they have been extremely beneficial, cooperatives across the country have become important pillars in the country’s economic development.”

Giving an example of how cooperatives have helped, Osinbajo stated that the government believes cooperatives will be very useful in all of the programs related to the Economic Sustainability Plan.

“One of them is the Family Homes Funds, which has a plan to build 300,000 units of social housing,” he said.

“The case for cooperatives is very well made,” he said, “and what we as a government must do is look for ways to cooperate with the Cooperative Associations in order to get this moving.”

Femi Adewole, the Managing Director of Family Homes Fund (FHF), which is implementing the ESP’s Social Housing component, gave an update on the work done so far on the National Social Housing Programme earlier in his remarks.

“As of year-end 2021, 17,281 homes are in various stages of construction across 15 states, either completed or in progress,” he said.

While waiting for disbursements from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the FHF MD stated that the organization was able to mobilize other resources such as N10 billion from the Ministry of Finance, $60 million from the African Development Bank, €20 million from the Agence Française De Développement, and about N20 billion in recycled capital from completed property sales to complete the Social Housing program last year.

FHF plans to build 20,640 units with its own funds in 2022, but he believes that CBN disbursements will allow them to do even more, he said.

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According to the MD, FHF entered into a partnership with CFN in May last year in order to reach a wider target audience outside of those in formal employment, particularly the large population of citizens in the informal sector, with the goal of leveraging their reach to mobilize demands in groups from people in the informal sector.