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Alleged Shooting Of Baker: Fake News, DSS Denies

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The Department of State Services has called for violence-free conduct during Saturday’s bye-elections.
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The Department of State Security Services, DSS, has denied reports that its personnel attacked and killed a baker in Enugu.

DSS Operatives Allegedly Shoot Baker Dead In Enugu

The report which was published by a news medium, Punch, alleged that a young female baker, identified as Chinenye Opah, a native of Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, was killed by operatives of the security agency last Friday.

However, in a swift response, the spokesperson of the service, Dr. Peter Afunanya (Phd) described the report as fake.

“This is not true. It is completely misleading information. It is very surprising Punch could engage in spread of fake news peddled by idlers.”

“The other time Punch reported that DSS staff shot a soldier in Lagos. Till now, it has not been reported to the Service that any of its staff shot anyone in Lagos or elsewhere.”

“Punch can do better to verify its stories in line with the ethics of journalism or ask the simple questions as to who, where, when, why, what, and how. This is a given in primary or foundational journalism.”

“Then there is need for a balance and objectivity which Punch could have gotten by reaching out to the Service.”

2023: You’re An Enemy Of Nigeria – APC Lawmaker, Peller Blasts Atiku

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A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Shina Abiola Peller has described former Vice President, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku as an enemy of Nigeria.

2023: You're An Enemy Of Nigeria – APC Lawmaker, Peller Blasts Atiku

Peller, who represents Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, in Oyo State, made this disclosure on Monday.

Atiku is one of the leading figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) jostling to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

ABN TV recalls that Atiku had last week purchased his expression of interest form to contest the 2023 Presidency on the platform of PDP.

Peller, who was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has, however, described Atiku as an enemy of Nigeria.

He said that Atiku is a typical Nigerian politician who is ready to twist the fact.

He alleged that the former Vice President is ready to manipulate and mislead the people in order to satisfy his presidential ambition.

The lawmaker in a statement made available to ABN TV on Monday, through his Press Secretary, Kola Popoola said that Atiku was making a deliberate attempt to mislead the people for selfish political reasons.

He said, “Going by his recent utterances, Alhaji Atiku has just proven to us again that he is one of the typical Nigerian politicians who is ever ready to manipulate the people, twist the fact and mislead people to satisfy their political interest, even if it means at the detriment of unity, peace and progress of our dear country.

“For me, I strongly believe that only an enemy of Nigeria will want to keep power in the North as far as 2023 is concerned.

“The South is bleeding: Yorubas are agitating for Oduduwa Nation; the Igbos are agitating for Biafra, a clear indication that these groups feel marginalized, while the Northerners have retained the position of the President for eight years (2 uninterrupted terms of 4 years). In the interest of peace, it is only fair that the South should produce the next Nigerian President”.

50 Million Igbos Will Bury PDP If Atiku Gets 2023 Presidential Ticket – Ohanaeze youths

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2023: Atiku Absent As PDP Presidential Aspirants Meet In Rivers

The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has asked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to drop his presidential ambition to uphold the unity of the Nigerian nation.

2023: I’m Mentally, Physically Fit To Serve – Atiku Tells Reps Caucus
Atiku Abubakar

The Igbo group warned that if the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, hands the former Vice President its 2023 presidential ticket, it would cause a total disintegration of Nigeria.

Speaking to newsmen in Owerri, Imo State capital, the National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, said the council frowns at what he described as “the undue desperation of Atiku Abubakar to pick the presidential ticket of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.”

The Igbo youth group said, “If PDP denies a southeasterner Presidential ticket, the only thing over 50 million Igbo youths must ensure is to keep Nigeria one by massively voting APC presidential candidate from the southeast, and no PDP office/flag from ward level to state level will stand erect in the southeast. We’ll fight PDP like Yakubu Gowon did to keep Nigeria one.

According to the council, “Atiku Abubakar should go to the history line of PDP formation from G34 led by Dr Alex Ekwueme before it became a political party, to ascertain that the southeast has paid the ultimate sacrifice in PDP more than any other zone in Nigeria.”

Speaking further, the group reiterated that southeastern people had contributed to the formation, building, as well as sustaining PDP as the biggest party in Africa.

“Atiku Abubakar’s call to contest in PDP is a call to interrupt the Unity and Peace in Nigeria and such move will lead to National political disaster, anarchy, and tribal crises that will sink Nigeria.

“If PDP denies a southeasterner Presidential ticket, the only thing over 50 million Igbo youths must ensure is to keep Nigeria one by massively voting APC Presidential candidate from Southeast, and no PDP office/flag from ward level to state level will stand erect in Southeast. We’ll fight PDP like Yakubu Gowon did to keep Nigeria one.

“PDP must avoid using Atiku Abubakar, Aminu Tambuwal and other selfish presidential Aspirants that are not from Southeast to disintegrate or cause Nigeria her national unity,” Igboayaka maintained.

“It’s derogatory that Atiku Abubakar boasted how he used Ben Obi and Peter Obi as running mates. Atiku Abubakar should know that if any Nigerian desires to see Nigeria as the ‘Giant of Africa’ as proposed by Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zik of Africa), then it’s high time he dropped his presidential ambition and support a credible and competent presidential aspirant from Southeast to build the Nigeria of Zik vision,” he stated.

“Atiku Abubakar must awaken his human consciousness and realize that among the Six geo-political Zone in Nigeria, Southeast gave him the overwhelming highest vote, which led the present administration of President Mohammadu Buhari to nick-name Southeastern people 5%. Therefore, it is historical that Atiku Abubakar and PDP family is owing the southeastern people reciprocation gratitude in the 2023 presidential

DSS Operatives Allegedly Shoot Baker Dead In Enugu

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The Department of State Services has called for violence-free conduct during Saturday’s bye-elections.
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Operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS have reportedly killed a young lady baker, identified as Chinenye Opah, a native of Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Areas of Enugu State.

DSS Operatives Allegedly Shoot Baker Dead In Enugu

Although the reason for the killing of the young lady was yet to be ascertained, sources told PUNCH (not  ABN TV ) on Monday that the incident happened at Ologo Street in the Coal Camp suburb of the state capital on Friday, March 18, 2022.

An eyewitness who preferred to remain anonymous told our correspondent that the DSS operatives had stormed the area in two Hilux vehicles.

According to the eyewitness, immediately they alighted from their vehicles, they started shooting sporadically and in the ensuing confusion shot and killed the young lady who was a bread baker.

“This young lady, Chinenye Opah, was on Friday, March 18, 2022, gunned down by the DSS operatives along Ologo Street Coal Camp Enugu.

“The operatives stormed the location with two Hilux vehicles and started shooting sporadically causing a stamped.

“In the ensuing commotion, one of them pursued Chinenye who ran like every other person for safety and gunned her down. The operative shot her severally at a close range,” the source said.

Meanwhile, a family source told our correspondent that Chinenye had three bullet holes around her upper region, showing that the operatives clearly targeted to kill her.

The family source, who said they had reported the incident to the Ekirike Police Station, disclosed that their daughter’s body had been deposited at Eastern Nigeria Medical Center Enugu.

Efforts to get the reaction of the State Police Command were not successful as the Command’s spokesman Daniel Ndukwe, did not take his calls as the phone rang out.

Meanwhile, a source from the DSS zonal office in Enugu told our correspondent that the service did not have a record of such incident.

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President Buhari Summons Gov Uzodinma Over Bombing Of Obiozor’s Home

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President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, the Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, and the Chief Economic Adviser, Prof Doyin Salami, to a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Monday afternoon.

President Buhari Summons Gov Uzodinma Over Bombing Of Obiozor’s Home
President Muhammadu Buhari

The President is scheduled to meet separately with them and he would be apprised of the latest developments in Imo State, the power sector, and the state of the economy.

A statement by Presidential media aide, Garba Shehu read in Part: ”It would be recalled that the President while condemning the spate of violence in Imo State in the aftermath of the destruction of buildings and assets of the Police and the home of Prof. George Obiozor, President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, pledged to review the security situation in southeast Nigeria.”

“President Buhari has also voiced his concern over the frequent power outages, apologising to Nigerians and assuring a quick relief to the situation.”

ABN TV earlier reported that Obiozor’s home was bombed by unknown gunmen last week. The State police command has since launched an investigation into the incident.

Alhaji Buba Alli To Chair Umuchieze Cattle Market Lokpanta As Ikpeazu Appoints Interim Executives In 3 Markets

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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has appointed Alhaji Buba Alli as the chairman of Umuchieze Cattle Market, Lokpanta.

Alhaji Buba Alli To Chair Umuchieze Cattle Market Lokpanta As Ikpeazu Appoints Interim Executives In 3 Markets
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

This comes as he also appointed interim leadership in two other markets in the state, which include Aba Cattle Market, Uratta and Aba Plant Dealers & Technician Association, Aba.

The Executive officers in a release signed by the Commissioner for Trade & Investment, Chief John Okiyi Kalu are to be in office for a period of six months.

The appointees who will be inaugurated on Wednesday, 23rd March, 2022, at the Ministry of Trade and Investment, State Secretariat, Umuahia, by 1pm, are to ensure that peace prevails in the market and see to the smooth collection of all relevant government revenues, the release added.

See full list of appointees below

1. Executives of Umuchieze Cattle Market,
Lokpanta

i. Alhaji Buba Alli – Chairman

ii. Nwankwo Paul – Vice Chairman

iii. Alh. Bala Ahmed – Secretary

iv. Mr James Obite – C.S.O

v. Francis Anusi – Financial Secretary

vi. Alh. Sale Angari — Member

vii. Alh. Yaro Danladi — Member

viii. Alh. Shaibu Pate — Member

ix. Alh. Annin Mohammed — Member

x. Alh. Umar Anniyim — Member

xi. Nwafor Monday – Member

xii. Mr Ike Ezechinyere – Member

2. Executives of Aba Cattle Market, Uratta

i. Alhaji Ibrahim Njidda – Chairman

ii. Alhaji Yauba Ahmadu – Secretary

iii. Chukwuma Achi – C.S.O

iv. Nwabueze Odinkemere – Chief Task Force

v. Alhaji Musa Iheakaram – Member/Grand Patron

vi. Alhaji Abubakar Yusuf – Member

vii. Alhaji Abdullahi Mansur – Member

viii. Alhaji Abubakar Suleiman – Member

ix. Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed – Member

3. Executives of Aba Plant Dealers & Technician Association, Aba

i. Ugochukwu Chinyere – Chairman

ii. Chinonye Mba – Vice Chairman

iii. Odinaka Nkemakolam – Secretary

iv. Benson Chikata – Treasurer

v. Daberechi Mba – Financial Secretary

vi. Charles Kelvin Eke – PRO

vii. Akabuike Chinemere F. – Asst Secretary

vii. Paul Anosike – Member

ix. Peter Okereke – Member

x. Onyinyechukwu Nwadunu – Chief Task Force

Fuel Crisis May Result In Protest Worse Than #EndSARS – PDP Warns Buhari

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The Peoples Democratic Party has warned President Muhammadu Buhari that the present fuel crisis in the country might snowball into nationwide protests worse than the October 2020 #EndSARS protests.

Fuel Crisis May Result In Protest Worse Than #EndSARS - PDP Warns Buhari

The party issued the warning in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Sunday.

The party accused Buhari of “kneeling on the necks of Nigerians”.

It said: “There is a limit to what the people can bear under an administration that remains insensitive to their plights.

“President Buhari needs to be reminded of his duty to Nigerians, to in the least, show some empathy, competence, and concern as our country rapidly drifts towards a looming precipice.

“The frustration in the country is already degenerating into a nationwide restiveness that may result in the breakdown of law and order if allowed to fester.

“With petrol now selling between N400 and N500 per litre, diesel at over N800 per litre, kerosene at over N750 and aviation fuel at N670 per litre, millions of businesses, employment and sources of livelihood have collapsed in both urban and rural areas, resulting in acute hardship and widespread social tension across the country.

“Our party fears that the situation is getting to a boiling point and can trigger a nationwide agitation that might be worse than the October 2020 #EndSARS protests if not addressed immediately.”

The PDP accused President Buhari of abdicating his duties and being “aloof” and “absent” at a time the country battles “a collapsed national grid, protracted fuel crisis, distressed aviation sector, plummeting currency, crippled production and commercial activities.

“It is often said that when a government abdicated its responsibility to the citizens at whose pleasure it should serve, then that government is complicit in the suffering of its people and a beneficiary of their woes.

“If President Buhari could personally communicate on issues that concern his party, the APC, while in England, it is inconceivable that he failed and neglected, as always, to attend to life discounting experiences and pains encountered by Nigerians daily by the thoughtless and inhumane policies of his government.”

Jordan Ayew Rules Out Of Nigeria Clash After Covid Test

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Experienced striker, Jordan Ayew will reportedly miss Ghana’s first-leg meeting with Nigeria in the playoff round of the qualifiers to the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament.

The Black Stars will take on its age-old rivals in a two-legged tie in the final round of the African qualifiers for this year’s global tournament.

At a time when Ghana is not having the strongest squad, it had hoped to have the services of experienced
players to fight to overcome Nigeria.
With just five days to the first leg of the game against the Super Eagles, Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result, he is forced to isolate himself at his base in England where he plays for Crystal Palace.

While it is unclear when he could recover and test negative for COVID-19, Ghana must assume he will miss the first leg of the Nigeria clash and plan accordingly.

Kaduna Imposes Curfew On 2 LGAs

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Governor Nasir El-Rufai

The Kaduna State Government on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas of the state following the violence that claimed over 15 lives in Kagoro on Sunday night.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai

The State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who announced this in a statement, said the measure was to allow security agencies to save lives and property and restore law and order in the areas.

The state government appealed to residents of Jema’a and Kaura LGA to corporate with security agencies with “the urgent” task of restoring peace, law, and order.

The commissioner quoted the state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as condemning the violent attack in the area that left many dead, property destroyed.

The statement titled, ‘KDSG declares 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura LGAs,’ read, “Following advice from security agencies, the Kaduna State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas with immediate effect. This is to assist the security agencies to stabilize the situation in the areas, save lives and property and enable the restoration of law and order.

“A statement from the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs said that that security agencies have full authorization to enforce the curfew. Government appeals to all residents of Jema’a and Kaura local government areas to cooperate with the security agencies in the urgent task of restoring peace and upholding law and order.

“Government condemns the violence and all acts of lawlessness that have occurred in the area.

“Further updates will be issued as necessary.”

Court Rejects Umahi’s Stay Of Execution Application

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Umahi Vows To Intervene On Independence Bridge Amid Lagos Visit
David Umahi

A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out applications by Governor Dave Umahi, his deputy Kelechi Igwe and the 16 lawmakers seeking a stay of execution of their sack.

Justice Inyang Ekwo on Monday struck out the applications after the applicants withdrew the applications.

“Upon being informed that records of appeal have been transmitted, and application to withdraw of stay of execution, the application is hereby struck out,” he said.

The court had on March 8 removed the officials over their defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

But the parties on March 11 applied for a stay of execution at the high court and a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal in Abuja.

Earlier, counsel to Umahi, Chukwuma Machukwu Ume (SAN) had the motion to withdraw the application for stay of execution was no longer necessary as the records had already been transmitted to the Court of Appeal.

Counsel to the PDP, Emmanuel Ukala (SAN) did not oppose the application but asked the court to dismiss the applications instead.

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