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Gov. Ortom’s Commissioner Kidnapped In Benue

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Gov. Ortom’s Commissioner Kidnapped In Benue
Hon. Dennis Ekpe Ogbu

Chief Dennis Ekpe Ogbu, one of the Commissioners of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has been kidnapped.

ABN TV gathered that the victim who currently serves as Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development was abducted along Ado-Otukpo road in the state.

Ogbu was reportedly traveling to his Ado, home local government when the captors forced his Hilux vehicle to a halt at Adankari junction about 9pm and whisked him away.

Our correspondent gathered that while the police have recovered the Hilux van, the whereabouts of the commissioner is yet unknown.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on telephone.

“Incident confirmed, we are on our way to the area, I will give you more information when we get there,” Anene said.

Kidnappings, killings have been on the rise in different parts of the country despite government’s repeated assurances that security agencies are on top of the situation.

In Katsina State alone, 46 persons were abducted during the last weekend. Similar attacks were recorded in different states.

Tackling insecurity has been on the frontline of campaigns for the 2023 elections.

Ramaphosa Won’t Resign Despite Impeachment Threat, Says Aide

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Ramaphosa Won’t Resign Despite Impeachment Threat, Says Aide

Vincent Magwenya, spokesman to Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president has stated that his principal will not step aside nor resign from office due to a ‘flawed panel report’.

Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over alleged corruption.

Recall that an independent panel set up by the speaker of South Africa’s parliament said findings suggested that the president acted in a manner that was inconsistent with his office.

The report centred on the alleged theft of $580,000 from Ramaphosa’s farm in 2020 which came to light in June. 

The president had been accused of covering up the theft, and the panel had raised questions about how the cash was acquired.

While reacting to the development on Sunday, Magwanya said Ramaphosa would fight on and seek a second term as leader of his African National Congress party.

“President Ramaphosa is not resigning based on a flawed report, neither is he stepping aside,” Vincent Magwenya told BBC.

“It may be in the long-term interest and sustainability of our constitutional democracy, well beyond the Ramaphosa presidency, that such a clearly flawed report is challenged.”

The president, sworn into office in May 2019, is weeks away from an elective conference that will decide if he gets to run for a second term in the country’s 2024 polls.

If the parliament finds the president guilty of serious misconduct, the process for an impeachment vote could be set in motion.

The development also comes weeks after Jacob Zuma, Ramaphosa’s predecessor, was freed from prison after getting jail time for ignoring instructions on participating in a corruption inquiry.

Self-Determination: Brutality Won’t Stop Us, IPOB Vows

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Alex Enemanna
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Biafra Civil War: IPOB Declares Sit-At-Home May 30
IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, yesterday, said it will continue to demand a right of self-determination irrespective of brutality being meted against its members, saying that the use of bullets cannot stop a thing whose time has come.

The pro-Biafra group also said that it is committed to liberating the land of the people of South East from terrorists who want to take over the region by force and intimidation.

IPoB in a statement while congratulating Abia women for the peaceful protest they organized in demand for the release of the group’s leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, urged other women across Igbo land to emulate Abia women to demand the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

IPoB’s statement read: “We, the global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, under the command and leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Okwuchukwu Kanu, commend the Biafran women in Abia State over their doggedness and resoluteness towards the restoration of Biafra Nation, shown through their recent peaceful and prayerful protests held in Aba, Abia State where they demanded that the federal government of Nigeria and it’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alhaji Abubakar Malami, should release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu whom the courts of the land have discharged and acquitted.

“We equally thank those who initiated this idea and all who contributed to ensuring that the protest was peacefully coordinated.

“Nigerian government must know that there is nothing they will do to subject us into submission. We must continue to demand our rights to self-determination no matter the brutality they mete on us. No amount of bullets can stop a thing whose time has come.

“IPoB is out to liberate both men and women and we are ready to do anything humanly possible to liberate the land of Biafra from terrorists”.

Almighty Chukwu Okike Abiama bless and protect you for your sacrifices. We encourage other women in other states in Biafra land to follow suit and demand the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Nigeria Government must release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally because he has not committed any crime known to their laws.”

Gov. Adeleke Reveals Why He Issued Executive Orders

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My Administration Giving Attention To Physically Challenged – Gov. Adeleke
Ademola Adeleke

Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has explained why he issued six executive orders in his first week as governor of the state.

This was revealed on Sunday by the Governor while speaking at a thanksgiving service at the Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim, Oke Gada, Ede.

Adeleke also recalled the travails he passed through on his path to the governorship, citing the conspiracies and the resolute campaign of calumny from within and outside the party.

A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, noted that Adeleke explained that the orders were meant to dismantle illegalities and “clean up the mess” he inherited.

Quoting Adeleke, the statement further read in parts, “We passed through tough days before we reached here. I can’t but constantly praise God, my brother, my sister, my political associates, my friends, and the great people of Osun state.

“That massive support accounted for my hitting the ground running a week ago. That was why I issued those executive orders to dismantle all illegalities and clean up the mess I inherited.

“The man I defeated set many traps for my administration but we are removing all the evil structures they put in place.

“I have used the first week to take charge and set the tone for good governance. From the new week, I will continue the great work. We are shaking up the system; we are unveiling and commencing the implementation of our agenda.

“I thank the people of Osun for their love and show of huge backing. I reassure them that all my actions will continue to be in the best interest of the state.

“All that I have done and will still do are to serve the people, meet their aspirations, and restore good governance in Osun State.”

 

Qatar 2022: Mane Proud Of Senegal Teammates Despite Defeat To England

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Qatar 2022: Mane Proud Of Senegal Teammates Despite Defeat To England

Sadio Mane has heaped plaudits on his Senegal teammates following their ouster from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The Terangha Lions were thrashed 3-0 by Gareth Southgate’s men in their Round of 16 ties on Sunday night.

Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane, and Bukayo Saka were all on target for the Three Lions in the game.

“Dear brothers, you have fallen with arms in hand.
The people are very proud of your journey which has warmed the hearts of the supporters, defending the national flag with dignity,” Mane tweeted.

“Good luck, the learning continues. We will go in search of other trophies Inchallah.”

Mane was ruled out of the competition due to the injury he sustained while in action for his Bundesliga club, Bayern Munich.

Qatar 2022: Neymar Will Face South Korea, Says Brazil Head Coach

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Qatar 2022: Neymar Will Face South Korea, Says Brazil Head Coach

Brazil head coach Tite has declared Neymar fit for Selecao’s Round of 16 clashes against South Korea.

The South Americans will battle South Korea for a place in the quarter-finals at Stadium 974, Doha on Monday night (today).

The 30-year-old has missed Brazil’s last two games against Switzerland and Senegal.

The Paris Saint-Germain star has however returned to training with his teammates, with Tite confirming he is fit enough to play.

“He will train this afternoon, and if he trains well, he will play,” said Tite.

“He had a specific training program. I don’t want to get ahead of myself, I don’t give out information that isn’t true.

“Throughout my career, I have always had credibility. He will train, and if he is well, he will play. I won’t say anything about the other 10 players.”

Thugs Stab Labour Party Chieftain For Pasting Posters In Osun

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Thugs Stab Labour Party Chieftain For Pasting Posters In Osun
Rabiu Ismaila

A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Rabiu Ismaila was stabbed by thugs who attacked him and others for pasting posters of a House of Representatives candidate in Atakunmosa East Local Government Area of Osun State.

The Nation reported some members of the party in Owode, Igangan and Olopon communities in Ijeshaland have repeatedly cried out over incessant attacks. They claimed that they’ve been attacked more than three times within a week.

Reacting to the attacks, Chairman of Labour Party in the state, Comrade Bello Adebayo, urged the Commissioner of Police, Sunday Faleye, to arrest and prosecute all the thugs that attacked the party’s members.

READ ALSO: Hold IPOB Responsible For Attack On Imo INEC Office — Police

Speaking to the publication, one of the victims, Ismaila, said;

“I am still receiving treatments at Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa after I was hacked by PDP political thugs. The thugs are from Iwara. I was attacked on November 30th by six of those thugs. I was attacked because I pasted the posters of Labour Party House of Representatives candidate, Kunle Gideon, popularly known as Aloba. That is my only offence. We are living in fear in that area.”

Another victim revealed that same hoodlums who attacked Ismaila came to attack other members of the party, late Thursday around 11 pm at Olopon Ajegunle village.

Hold IPOB Responsible For Attack On Imo INEC Office — Police

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Alex Enemanna
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The police in Imo State have said gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) carried out the attack on the Oru West office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Mike Abattam, the state police spokesperson, said in Owerri on Sunday that the operatives on duty, however, repelled the attack.

He said the gunmen threw Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) into the office from outside the fence.

READ ALSO: Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Will Restore Peace, Security In South East – Global Igbo Alliance

“The police operatives who engaged the hoodlums professionally inflicted various degrees of injuries on them. Having suffered a huge defeat, the hoodlums retreated, escaping in their vehicle and were given a hot chase by the operatives.

“In the course of their escape, the explosives fell on the Conference Room of the INEC office and caused minor damages to some of the furniture and windows. No life was lost,” he added.

He said that while the investigation was ongoing, efforts were in top gear to arrest the fleeing suspects.

Abattam appealed to all and sundry to assist the police with credible information and to report any person seen treating bullet wounds or hiding within their communities to the nearest police station or call the command’s control room emergency numbers: 08034773600 or 08098880197.

The INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye said the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Imo State, Prof. Sylvia Uchenna Agu, reported that the commission’s office in Oru West Local Government Area was attacked around 4.00am on Sunday, 4th December 2022.

He also recalled that on Thursday, December 1, 2022, the INEC office in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State was also attacked.

Relief For Nkporo, Ihechiowa Communities As Chief Okeke Sponsors Road Rehabilitation Projects

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Relief For Nkporo, Ihechiowa Communities As Chief Okeke Sponsors Road Rehabilitation Projects
Chief Dan Okeke

Relief has come the way of the people of Nkporo community in Ohafia LGA and Ihechiowa Community in Arochukwu LGA both in Abia state as the APC House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke sponsors rehabilitation of roads leading to both communities.

This intervention follows the outcry of both communities over the deteriorating state of the major roads leading into their communities, Oti Maduabuchi Orieji, Special Assistant to High Chief Okeke said in a statement on Saturday.

He said the House of Representatives candidate has taken it upon himself to rehabilitate the affected roads.

READ ALSO: Abia North: Sen. Kalu’s Achievements Not Surprising, Performance In His DNA — Prof. Kalu

The release read in part, “In his benevolent manner, Chief Daniel Okeke has released funds for the rehabilitation of these roads in line with his commitment in making lives better and easier for the people of Ohafia/Arochukwu communities as well as all Abians. Also the released funds will facilitate the fixing of these roads in no distant time especially now that the rainfall has subsided and also to eradicate any form of delay.

“For Nkporo,the road to be graded stretches from Etitiama to Elughu while that of Ihechiowa in Arochukwu LGA is from Umuzomgbo to Okpo.”

Orieji said the projects will go a long way in making life and movement easier during the festive period, noting that the economic importance of these roads can not be overemphasized when fully rehabilitated.

“They will not only be an answered prayer and a big relief for people from these communities but will also boost their economy which is one of the agenda of Chief Daniel Okeke as concerned with the economy of his constituency since they are the major roads through which goods and services are conveyed into and out of these communities.

“Chief Daniel Okeke in his remark reassured his commitment in making life easier for his constituents and promised to attract reasonable and developmental projects to the constituency if given the mandate to represent in the National Assembly.

“Furthermore, it is noteworthy to state that this is not the first time chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke is taking it upon himself to construct or rehabilitate roads without assistance from anybody or the state , but out of love for his people and development of his constituency,” he concluded.

Lady, Boyfriend Who Buried Their Baby Alive In Jigawa Arrested

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Alex Enemanna
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A woman, Balaraba Shehu, and her boyfriend, Amadu Sale, have been arrested by operatives of Police in Jigawa State for burying their newborn baby alive.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Lawan Shiisu, who confirmed the development, said Balaraba after delivering the baby out of wedlock conspired with Amadu to commit the crime.

Shiisu said the baby’s body was exhumed from a grave the mother dug near a toilet within their residence.

According to him, “On December 2, 2022, at about 2350hrs, report at command’s disposal revealed that one Balaraba Shehu, 30-year-old, of Tsurma village, Kiyawa LGA was suspected to have given birth and buried the newborn baby.

“On receipt of the report, a team of policemen mobilised and proceeded to the scene of the crime.

“On arrival, detectives swung into action and exhumed the newborn baby from a grave near a toilet in their residence and where the suspected mother buried it. The baby was rushed to General Hospital Dutse and certified dead by a medical doctor.

“The suspect was arrested and is now in Police custody. Preliminary investigation led to the arrest of one Amadu Sale, alias Dan Kwairo, 25-year-old, of Akar village in Kiyawa LGA.

“He (Amadu) was alleged to be responsible for the unwanted pregnancy and conspired to bury the baby after delivery.”

The police image-maker, however, said the state Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Effiom, has directed that the case be transferred to the Investigative Department of the command, SCID Dutse, for discreet investigation.

“The suspects will be charged to court to face the full wrath of the law upon completion of the investigation,” Shiisu said.

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