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Cross River speaker urges youths to shun violent protest

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Cross River speaker urges youths to shun violent protest

The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Elvert Ayambem, has appealed to youths in the state to refrain from participating in the planned national protest set to begin on August 1, 2024.

He said if the protest turns out violent, it will not benefit the state, rather it will only exacerbate problems.

Ayambem made this known during plenary on Tuesday in Calabar, the state capital.

He assured all that the 10th State Assembly is dedicated to addressing all citizens’ concerns and enacting legislation that benefits everyone.

While noting Governor Bassey Otu’s commitment to the citizens’ needs, he encouraged youths to support the administration of the state governor, whom he referred to as the “people’s first governor,” and emphasised the importance of dialogue and peaceful engagement.

“Our state has tremendous potential, and it is up to us, the youth, to harness these potentials and drive positive change.

“By working together and fostering a spirit of unity, we can create an environment where opportunities abound and every citizen can thrive,” Ayambem said.

He emphasised the long-term negative consequences of previous protests and urged youths to engage in constructive dialogue with the government instead.

“The effects of previous protests are still impacting us negatively today. It would be unwise to worsen the situation with further unrest when we are still recovering from past events,” Ayambem added.

The speaker further reminded youths that the state’s strength lies in its unity and resilience and urged them to stand together, support the leadership, and work hard to overcome challenges peacefully.

Two killed as gunmen kidnap ex-Rep in Delta

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Two killed as gunmen kidnap ex-Rep in Delta

Two police orderlies attached to former House of Representatives member Joan Onyemaechi and her driver are feared dead following an attack on Tuesday evening in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

According Metro gathered that the gunmen stormed her church, King Jesus and I, located on Ogajifo Street off DSB Road. They shot two police orderlies and her driver before abducting the former lawmaker and her children.

Sources in the area reported that a stray bullet also struck a passer-by, who died on the spot.

A source said, “The gunmen stormed the church and immediately shot at the police orderlies and the driver. They then drove the lawmaker away in her SUV, firing indiscriminately in the street. Unfortunately, a stray bullet hit a young man, who died on the spot.”

Onyemaechi was the immediate past Commissioner for Technical Education under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration before she resigned to allow her younger brother to return for the chairmanship position in the recently concluded council elections.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the kidnapping incident but stated that only one police officer and one other person were killed.

He said, “Only a police officer and one other were killed; I do not know if the other was the driver. They took only her.”

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Woman kills husband, dumps body in uncompleted building in Abuja

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Woman kills husband, dumps body in uncompleted building in Abuja

A woman simply identified as Rahimat Salaum has allegedly killed her husband in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The spokesperson for the FCT police command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident in a statement Tuesday.
She said the suspect was arrested by operatives attached to Pegi Police Division while attempting to escape with the deceased’s belongings on Monday.
Adeh added that the woman confessed during interrogation that she killed her husband after a disagreement.
“She subsequently led the police operatives to an uncompleted building where she had dumped the gruesomely burnt body.
“While the investigation is still ongoing, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, wishes to affirm that justice will be served in the matter.
“He urged residents to be wary of their environment and report suspicious activities to the police,” the spokesperson stated.
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Court dismisses Ortom’s case challenging probe

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Court dismisses Ortom’s case challenging probe

The State High Court sitting in Makurdi, Benue State on Tuesday dismissed the case brought before it by the immediate past governor of the state, Samuel Ortom, challenging the probe panel instituted by the present administration against him.

The state governor, Hyacinth Alia, had in February 2024 set up two separate panels to probe the management of the eight years finances and assets of Ortom.

Ortom thereafter challenged the setting up of the two panels in court and prayed that the finances of his eight years tenure (2015-2023) were audited and report submitted to the Benue State House of Assembly by the Auditor General was accordingly acted upon as required by the provisions of the 1999 Constitution.

The former governor also argued in his suit that the same issues were before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, hence, it amounted to double investigations to set up another panel to investigate the finances of the state under his watch.

Irked by the decision to probe him, Ortom dragged the Benue State Government, the Attorney General and all members of the Commission of Inquiry before the court challenging their competence to check the finances of his administration.

The former governor had last week brought an application which sought to appeal against the earlier decision of the court and the ruling was fixed for yesterday.

The presiding judge, Justice Tertsea Asue who ruled on an originating motion and an application for extension of time instituted by Ortom through his counsel, Maduabuchi Uba, SAN, was dismissed for lack of merit.

The judge submitted that the applicant’s case was status-barred and stated that the applicant also failed to seek the leave of court before filing the originating motion which seeks to bring his suit before the court

He maintained that there was nothing in the Public Officers Protection Law or the rules of court that provided for an extension of time to file an action out of time and declared that both actions did not follow the required due process of law.

According to the judge, the first respondent, (Governor Alia) signed the gazette and constituted a commission of inquiry on February 27 while the applicant (ex-governor) filed his case on May, 31 which was clearly out of time.

Asue further said that the applicant has shown that he filed his case out of time, hence, the motion for a request for extension time to file the notice on the motion.

He said the Public Officers Protection Law and Rules of the Court did not provide room for an extension of time on originating summons.

Israeli airstrike hits Southern Beirut, damages buildings

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Israeli airstrike hits Southern Beirut, damages buildings

Israeli airstrike on Tuesday evening hit Southern Beirut, damaging buildings as emergency services rushed to the scene.
According to Reuters, a senior Hezbollah commander was the target, though no reports of casualties as yet.
Footage shared online showed billows of smoke and the side of a building crumbling.
Meanwhile, emergency services were said to have rushed to the scene in the area of Haret Hreik in south Beirut called Dahiyeh which is recognised as an area with a large Hezbollah presence and home to many of Lebanon’s Shia community, as well as migrant populations.
Meanwhile, Gaza’s civil defence and medical officials, said 22 Palestinians bodies were found in the eastern parts of Khan Younis city after Israeli troops withdrew from the area following weeks-long offensive.
Israeli shelling was also reported in and around Gaza City, north of Bureij camp in central Gaza and north of Rafah.
Israeli airstrike hits Southern Beirut, damages buildings

Decades of bad governance igniting protests

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Decades of bad governance igniting protests

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Tuesday decried decades of maladministration in Nigeria blaming it cause of incessant protests.

Yahaya made this disclosure when he received a coalition of Gombe youths and Gombe students groups on a solidarity visit to the Gombe State Government House against the planned nationwide strike.

The governor said, “I have heard the demands and protest that you have brought on behalf of the youths. No leader in his senses will encourage violence to prevail in society. If violence is allowed it means there will be no peace and when there is no peace you can’t go to school and what will follow is the universities will be closed, colleges, secondary and primary schools will you allow that to happen?”

Lamenting the possible consequences of violent protest, Yahaya added, “If violence comes and takes place it will mean all our markets will have to close and there will be disruption will you allow that to happen?”

Blaming the root cause of the protest on decades of maladministration Yahaya added, “The leadership under my humble self is ready to give you protection, support you and we have been doing that that is what President Bola Tinubu is doing at the Federal Government.

“You see there are issues that is happening in Nigeria about maladministration, and miscalculations that took place over the past decades and it’s we as leaders that will now correct all the mistakes and take this country forward to the next level that is the target, that is why President Tinubu introduced students’ loan scheme, it’s support for students and parents and that is why despite calls in Gombe State for students fees to be increased I said no.

We didn’t increase because we want you to get free, quality education to the best of our ability.”

He urged those insisting on protest to get necessary approvals, adding “We say no to protests, demonstrations, we say no to the trouble people are trying to cause in the country despite the economic hardship that will take Nigeria to prosperity.”

Three Kebbi lawmakers dump PDP for APC

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Three Kebbi lawmakers dump PDP for APC

Three members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly on Tuesday dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The defectors are Umar Na’amore (Argungu), Hashimu Usman, (Yauri), and Yusuf Abubakar –Tilli (Bunza).
The Speaker of the Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Usman-Zuru, read out three different letters written to the Assembly by the defectors in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.
In the letters, the former PDP members formally informed the House and the people of their constituencies that joined the APC because of the crisis in PDP in their areas.
READ ALSO: Kebbi State Governor, 24 elected lawmakers receive certificates of return from INEC
“There has been a crisis due to the mismanagement of PDP by the leaders in our respective constituencies that led to its factionalisation and division.
“In such circumstances, the constitutional provisions allow us to join another party and retain our seats if there is a crisis,” they stated.
The speaker also read a different communication signed by Governor Nasir Idris to the House seeking the confirmation of Muhammad Ashiru-Garba as the new Chairman, Kebbi Local Government Service Commission following the death of the former chairman, Mansur Shehu.
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FG warns FRSC against corruption

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FG warns FRSC against corruption

The Federal Government has warned it will not tolerate any form of corruption and indiscipline among officers and men of the Federal Road Safety Corps.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during his first strategic meeting with Sectors and Zonal Commanding Officers across the 36 states and FCT.

Akume, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr Maurice Mbaeri, said that the present administration was expecting greater efforts towards achieving Zero road accidents in the country.

The SGF urged the senior officers to live above board and monitor the activities of personnel for effective traffic control.

Akume expressed delight at the zeal with which the Corps was poised at preparing its grounds for the formidable task of delivering safer roads to the general public.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of Malam Shehu Mohammed, as the FRSC Corps Marshal in May 2024.

The SGF said that the appointment came with great expectations and confidence in his ability to deliver desired results based on his antecedence and pedigree.

He said that the theme of the strategy session “Equipping Commanding Officers for Effective Performance” demonstrated the essence of the exercise.

This, he said were to enable the corps take stock of activities, undertake necessary review and explore areas of improvement towards attaining its mandate.

According to him, FRSC should work assiduously and create a safer motoring environment towards the realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration.

“There is no doubt that this strategy session is a means to coordinate the big bold steps needed to realise your ambitious goals for the corps.

“With the government’s support, the corps can record substantive achievement of its Corporate Strategic Goals as envisaged in the 2024 Agenda.

“You are all to note, therefore that your agency is critical to the achievement of the developmental goals of this government, being a front-line service delivery entity.

“You are therefore enjoined to commit to achieving these mandates and to live above board while doing so.

“The Federal Government will not tolerate any form of corrupt practices and indiscipline among officers and men,“ he said.

Akume said the Federal Government of Nigeria recognised the fact that the development of the corps to this magnitude required collaborative efforts of governments at all levels and united sector as well as other stakeholders.

The SGF assured that the administration of Tinubu would continue to collaborate with the international partners including the World Bank and others to ensure the provision of the needed logistics for the corps.

He added the administration would also continue to support all noble aspirations of FRSC, especially as it concerned provision of adequate funding, other necessary administrative and strategic support for sustainable growth and development of the corps.

Akume said the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda ‘was not just a political statement by the government, but a covenant between the government and the people that required all hands on deck to enable efficient service delivery.

He assured that the future generations of Nigerians would be better for the modest efforts to today.

He, however, urged the management of FRSC not to rest on its oars and strived to take the corps to the next level.

He also charged the management to collaborate with other security operatives and traffic management agencies in their respective commands as the present administration would provide necessary assistance to enhance FRSC operations.

“I am optimistic that Commanding Officers will be better equipped by the proceeds of this strategy session to work assiduously towards the creation of safer motoring environment in Nigeria.

“It is therefore expected that the judicious pursuit of further working tools and subsequent implementation of the corps’ current policy thrust will pave way for the entrenchment of a sustainable road safety culture.

“It will also accelerate the alignment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of this administration.

“I therefore charge the corps to commit to deliberate actions that will ensure its operations are geared towards area that will add value and improved safety, adherence to traffic rules and sustained safety management in Nigeria,” he said.

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Okuama IDP camp seeks more support as seven babies born

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Okuama IDP camp seeks more support as seven babies born

The management committee for the Okuama community Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, has announced the safe delivery of seven babies by the camp’s medical team since its establishment in May, this year.

Chairman of the IDP Camp management committee, Mr Abraham Ogbodo, while disclosing this to journalists on Tuesday, praised the Delta State Government alongside various groups and individuals for their continuous support in maintaining the camp since its initiation by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Ogbodo disclosed that seven babies were successfully delivered by the camp’s medical staff “with all mothers and infants in good health and receiving appropriate care”.

He said, “Seven babies have so far been safely delivered in the camp. Just yesterday, another one was delivered.

“We have run this camp for nearly three months without any casualties of any kind. This success underscores the effectiveness of our team, particularly the medical staff.

Ogbodo also mentioned that the camp is equipped with a standby ambulance for emergencies and that two primary and secondary healthcare facilities are available in the town, with severe cases referred to Ughelli Central Hospital.

He assured that the reconstruction of the Okuama community is receiving serious attention from the state government.

Ogbodo, however, called upon Nigerian citizens and international humanitarian organizations, including the National Emergency Management Agency, to provide additional relief materials for the upkeep of the inmates.

“This support is especially crucial as the rainy season approaches, bringing heightened challenges to the hundreds of children, women and men seeking refuge in the camp,” he stated.

Ogbodo, a former Editor of The Guardian newspapers, joined by Committee members including the Committee Secretary, Chief Austin Emaduku and the Camp Commandant, Mr. Austin Ohwofaria, further detailed recent developments at the Okuama-Ewu IDP camp in Ewu town, Delta State just as he emphasized the ongoing efforts to meet the immediate needs of the Camp’s residents notably food and healthcare.

He highlighted the Camp’s significant strides in aiding the Okuama community following their displacement, noting “the urgency of additional support as the rainy season intensifies, which will bring new demands for resources.”

Ogbodo said, “This camp was opened in May and has been operational due to your cooperation and understanding. The Delta State Government has fulfilled its promises, ensuring the camp remains active. Our efforts have been supported by generous individuals and groups supplementing government assistance.

“We have received considerable help from the public and we express our gratitude for their role in our journey toward restoring the Okuama community.

“The final phase, the rebuilding of the community, is in focus.”

Ogbodo stressed the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of the displaced people, saying, “For the people to return to their homes, they must first remain alive”.

Ogbodo spoke further, “Our mission is to sustain their lives so they can reclaim their ancestral land when the time is right. While we continue our efforts, we urge the public, including the Urhobo people and the international community, to contribute to this cause”.

The committee’s secretary, Olorogun Austin Emaduku, who is also the Head of Personnel Management at Ughelli South LGA, added that the camp’s facilities are sufficient for the number of IDPs currently residing there.

However, he added that the existing facility needs to be expanded to accommodate more displaced persons from the Okuama community ahead of predicted flooding this year.

He assured that all donations would be used to improve the comfort and well-being of the Okuama community residents within the camp.

EFCC grills Hajj commission chairman over alleged mismanagement of N90bn subsidy

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EFCC grills Hajj commission chairman over alleged mismanagement of N90bn subsidy

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday grilled the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi, over alleged mismanagement of 2024 Hajj exercise fund.
Arabi was invited by the commission to answer questions on how the commission spent the N90 billion subsidy for the exercise.
This followed petitions against the chairman and the commission’s management over alleged fund mismanagement, especially during the 2024 hajj exercise.
A source at the EFCC to journalists that Arabi was invited to provide detailed explanations on how NAHCON managed the funds allocated to it for the pilgrims.
He said: “As of now, the NAHCON chairman has been invited, he is already being interrogated by our crack detectives to provide explanations on some issues that border on allegations of fund mismanagement in the commission.
“The investigation is ongoing; it is dated back to 2021 when the issue of fraud in the commission became messier.
“There is an ongoing investigation on alleged misappropriation of N200 million before now and some officials of the commission were invited for questioning.
According to the source, three directors from the commission have been invited to explain what they know about the issue.
‘’Now, the Chief Executive Officer has been invited to explain how the fund allocated to the commission is being spent.
“The investigation will continue until EFCC gets to the root of how the fund allocated to the commission was spent.”
However, he added that the chairman may not be detained if he promised to himself available when asked to do so.
“He may not be detained but will be asked to come back if the need be at the end of the day, but presently, he is still being interrogated.
‘’The CEO has been invited and honoured the invitation; he will go back, there is no reason to keep him in custody when he is already cooperating.
‘’The new EFCC is operating in accordance with international best practices; you can see that most of the people invited are always allowed to go if they comply,” he added.
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