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  • PDP South South zonal secretary suspended for one month

    PDP South South zonal secretary suspended for one month

    The South-South Zonal Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its Zonal Secretary, Felix Omemu, for one month.

    The suspension comes after allegations of misconduct and making unauthorized statements to the media.

    He had earlier declared a recent meeting of the South-South ZEC, held in Benin, Edo State, as illegal. In a statement from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, he argued that the meeting was unconstitutional because it did not have approval from the Zonal Working Committee.

    During the meeting in Benin, Martin Amaewhule, a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, proposed the motion for Omemu’s suspension. The motion was supported by Hon. Godwin Offiono, a House of Representatives member representing Ogoja/Yala constituency.

    Amaewhule stated, “Chief Felix Omemu has been suspended and a disciplinary committee was set up to investigate him. Omemu’s action is illegal and an attempt to cause disunity and dissuade members from attending the South-South ZEC meeting in Benin.”

    Following the suspension, PDP Zonal Legal Adviser, George Turnah, was appointed as the Acting Zonal Secretary.

    The South-South Vice Chairman, Dan Orbih, praised the decision, calling it a necessary step to strengthen the party and maintain unity. “This move is aimed at curbing the excesses of leaders and members who seek to disrupt party harmony,” Orbih said.

    The meeting was attended by the Zonal Chairman, Senators, and House of Representatives members from five South-South states, except Akwa Ibom State.

  • Why I suspended special promotion of certain officers-IGP

    Why I suspended special promotion of certain officers-IGP

     

    The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has explained why he suspended special promotion of certain officers within the police force.

    The police boss made this known while decorating newly promoted top officers of the Police Force held in Abuja on Friday.

    The IGP expressed his frustration with the excessive lobbying for special promotions and stated that any recommendations for such promotions would now be met with disciplinary action.

    Egbetokun noted that the police management will handle any cases where special promotions are deemed necessary.

    He condemned some officers who lobby for special promotions, noting that henceforth, anyone recommended by politicians and influential personalities in society would be disciplined.

    Egbetokun also said when the need arises for any officer to be promoted specially, the issue will be handled by the police management.

    He also banned undue soliciting for posting, warning that anyone found guilty of this act would be dealt with in accordance with the law of the Force.

    Following the warning, the police boss decorated 15 senior police officers, who were recently promoted from their initial ranks to a new rank.

  • Enigie Palaver: Prof. Akenzua suspended from Benin royal family

    Enigie Palaver: Prof. Akenzua suspended from Benin royal family

    The Benin royal family has announced the suspension of the embattled Professor Gregeory Akenzua from the royal family.

    Prof. Akenzua is one of the suspended enigies (dukes) in the kingdom.

    The Benin royal family wielded the big stick on the Enegie following his legal tussle alongside other dukes with the Oba of Benin.

    Prof. Akenzua and other Enigie had taken the Oba of Benin to court challenging their suspension as enigie in the kingdom.

    Professor Gregory Akenzua, a professor of Gynaecology, former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin and former chairman Governing Council of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma is a younger brother to Oba Erediauwa, the father of Oba Ewuare II.

    Addressing a press conference, members of the royal family said Professor Akenzua against all entreaties had chosen to challenge the Benin Traditional Institution through his acts “that are utterly at variance with the customs and tradition of the Benin people, and the core values of the Benin Royal Family.”

    The press statement read on behalf of the royal family by Prince George Eweka said: “Professor Gregory Idurobo Akenzua, has betrayed the core values of respect for the Benin Customs and Tradition;devotion and submission to the customary hierarchy of the Benin Kingdom; and respect for customary arbitration process.Instead, he has chosen the path of rebellion;

    “For the avoidance of doubt, the Royal Family wishes to emphasize that His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin occupies a unique position as the father of every member of the Benin Royal Family irrespective of age. Hence the Royal family does not have an Okaegbe, like other families in Benin Kingdom but Odion Egbe who is required by tradition to defer to His Royal Majesty;

    The Royal Family also notes that in utter violation of the hierarchy of succession to the Odion-Egbe position of the Benin Royal Family, Professor Gregory Idurobo Akenzua has been parading himself as the Odion-Egbe of the Royal Family,and has held meetings to assert himself as such when he knows that he is not rightfully entitled to the position being far lower in the hierarchy of seniority in the Benin Royal Family;

    The Benin Royal Family has given ample opportunities to Prof.Gregory Idurobo Akenzua to retrace his steps and return to the path of honour and dignity;

    “Prof. Gregory Idurobo Akenzua has snubbed and rejected the opportunities provided by the Royal Family for him to retrace his wrongful steps.

    “After a careful review of the facts, the Benin Royal Family has decided as follows:

    “Professor Gregory Idurobo Akenzua is hereby suspended from the Benin Royal Family for his acts of rebellion against the Benin Traditional Institution;

    Professor Gregory Idurobo Akenzua is no longer to participate in any activity connected with the Benin Royal Family.

    “All members of the Benin Royal Family are strongly directed not to relate, associate, or engage with Professor Gregory Idurobo Akenzua for as long as he remains suspended from the Benin Royal Family.”

    Contacted for his reaction, Professor Akenzua said he was in Lagos “for an engagement” and requested time.

  • Benue council chairmen only suspended to pave way for investigation- governor Alia

    Benue council chairmen only suspended to pave way for investigation- governor Alia

    Benue State Governor Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has described as blatant lies allegations emanating from a section of the media that he has sacked Local Government Council Chairmen in the state.

    Recall that council chairmen who were elected under the platform of the PDP accused the governor of sacking them

    But Alia while reacting in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Sir Tersoo Kula at the weekend in Makurdi, explained that the governor only upheld the recommendation by directing the Council Chairmen to handover government property in their possession and offices to the various DGSAs of their council’s.

    He expressed disappointment with the action of the Council Chairmen by resulting to blackmail and lies, insisting that they were only suspended from office and not sacked as was being speculated, arguing that the move was to pave way for a seamless investigation.

    The governor maintained that he merely acted on the correspondence from the State House of Assembly which recommended suspension of the said Council Chairmen, stressing that further actions could only be taken when investigations into the corruption allegations levelled against them would be completed.

    Governor Alia who equally denied knowledge of any court judgement describing such a development as mere speculations, pointed out that as a law abiding citizen, he would never do anything to breach a court order, arguing that even if there was any court order compelling government not to sack the Chairmen, there is no order barring government from investigating the Chairmen.

    The governor who wondered whether the council Chairmen have been misled into assuming that they are entitled to political immunity as elected council chairmen, advised them to feel free if they have no skeletons in their cupboards by allowing those carrying out investigation to complete their assignment rather than jumping here and there, advising that if they must come to equity they should be prepared to do so with clean hands.

    The cleric governor who insisted that the  Council Chairmen remained suspended from office pending the outcome of investigation, urged them to be patient as they would be availed the opportunity to defend themselves before the House of Assembly ad-hoc committee, assuring that those who would not be found guilty would be reinstated.

    The council chairmen who were elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, by the immediate past government last Saturday, during a press conference in Makurdi, accused the Father Alia APC led government in the state of flouting a court judgement by going ahead to sack them from a two year term in office.

  • BREAKING: FBI Indictment : IGP suspends DCP Kyari; DIG Egbunike heads probe panel

    BREAKING: FBI Indictment : IGP suspends DCP Kyari; DIG Egbunike heads probe panel

    …DIG Egbunike to head investigative panel
    … probe commences immediately

    By Emman Ovuakporie

    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba,has recommended the immediate suspension of DCP Abba Kyari, the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), from the Service of the Nigeria Police Force, pending the outcome of an ongoing internal investigations touching on him.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the IG’s order was contained in a statement signed by CP Frank Mba the Force Pubic Relations Officer on Sunday.

    The IGP, in his letter to the Police Service Commission, dated 31st July, 2021, noted that the recommendation for the suspension of the officer, is in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force.

    The IGP further noted that the suspension is also expected to create an enabling environment for the NPF Special Investigation Panel to carry out its investigations into the weighty allegations against DCP Abba Kyari without interference. The suspension is without prejudice to the constitutional presumption of innocence in favour of the officer.

    The Special Investigation Panel (SIP), comprising four (4) Senior Police Officers, is headed by DIG Joseph Egbunike, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in-charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID). The SIP, inter alia, is to undertake a detailed review of all the allegations against DCP Abba Kyari by the US Government as contained in relevant documents that have been availed the NPF by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The SIP is also to obtain detailed representation of DCP Abba Kyari to all the allegations levelled against him, conduct further investigations as it deems fit, and submit recommendations to guide further actions by the Force Leadership on the matter.

    Meanwhile, the IGP has reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to the Rule of Law and assured the public of the sanctity of the probe as well as the absolute respect for the rights and privileges of the officer throughout the period of the investigations.

    *CP FRANK MBA*
    *FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER*
    *FORCE HEADQUARTERS*
    *ABUJA*

  • Rivers varsity suspends student over alleged theft from female hostel

    Rivers varsity suspends student over alleged theft from female hostel

    The management of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said one of its students, Johnson Leyira, had been suspended following his arrest for allegedly destroying the school property and stealing.

    This came barely 24-hours after another student, Chimara Prince, of the Department of Guidance and Counselling was detained with a sack of Indian hemp on the campus and suspended.

    The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele, disclosed the latest occurrence involving Leyira from the Department of Political Science on his official Facebook page.

    Ndimele said Leyira is the Director of Socials of the National Union of Rivers State Students in the institution, adding that the school security men handed him over to the police for further examination.

    The VC said that the student was caught after he allegedly stole unnamed items from a female hostel and lauded other students for apprehending him and preventing him from being attacked by a mob.

    Ndimele said, “The management of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education has suspended the following student from studies: Mr Johnson Leyira – UE/2017/POL SC/BSc ED4/0244 from the Political Science Department and the DoS of the NURSS.

    “It was alleged that Mr Leyira vandalised school property and stole from the girls’ hostel at an unholy hour.

    “Meanwhile, he has been handed over to the police for further interrogation. His case has also been referred to the Senate Disciplinary Committee to decide his fate with regard to his studentship here.

    “Let me salute the courage of our gallant students, who apprehended him and who also prevented him from being mobbed.

    “That is how it ought to be. Please do not kill them – these bad elements, who will not allow us to live in peace. Just hand them over to the security and allow justice to take its natural course. We assure you that we will not spare them if found guilty.”

     

  • Just in: PDP suspends ex-Gov. Aliyu for anti-party activities

    Just in: PDP suspends ex-Gov. Aliyu for anti-party activities

    The Peoples Democratic Party in Niger State has suspended former Governor, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, over allegations of anti-party activities leading to cracks in the party since 2014.

    This was contained in a communique issued at the end of an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Minna on Monday.

    The suspension was as a result of six weighty allegations, which the party in Chanchaga Local Area of Niger State, finds very disturbing and inimical to the progress of the PDP.

    The PDP in a statement, titled: “Notice of suspension of Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu from the PDP, Chanchaga LGA,” also disclosed that the former Governor worked against former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and the party’s governorship candidate in Niger State, Alhaji Umar Nasko, by supporting and funding the opposition All Progressives Congress in 2015 with the sum of N450 million to defeat his own party.

    The communique, which was made available to our newsmen on Monday, said the allegations are as follows: “Causing disaffection within the party hierarchy even after several peace efforts.

    “String and verifiable allegations of anti-party activities leading to cracks in the party since 2014 that led to loss of Government at the center and the state levels. This includes disobedience to then President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and working against his re-election success in 2015.”

    The communique further blamed the former Governor, saying: “He supported and funded the opposition, APC in 2015 with the sum of N450 million to defeat his own party for personal and selfish reasons.

    “Refusal to participate and attend party activities; Undermining and working against the resolutions of party organs especially the state caucus and causing division that has led to inability to resolve the issues surrounding the position of state legal adviser that has been unoccupied since 2015 in his own Local Government Area.

    “These and many others have led to the immediate suspension of Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu from the People’s Democratic Party in Chanchaga local Government.”

    The meeting, which was attended by eight ward Chairmen of the party out of the 11 wards in in the LGA, elders and party faithful from Chanchaga LGA, said the allegations levelled against him were forwarded to him to respond within 14 days from the date of the meeting.

  • BREAKING: Ondo Assembly suspends Deputy Speaker

    BREAKING: Ondo Assembly suspends Deputy Speaker

    The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon Irioju Ogundeji alongside another member of the House, Hon Adewale Williams have been suspended by the leadership of the assembly.

    Both lawmakers were among the nine lawmakers that kicked against impeachment move against Deputy Governor of the state, Hon Agboola Ajayi on Tuesday.

    They were suspended for alleged unruly behaviour.

    Details shortly…

  • Probe committee lists nine firms for invitation over suspended SEC-DG, Gwarzo

    The panel, set up to probe the suspended Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr. Mounir Gwarzo, is set to invite nine firms alleged to have been used by him to siphon funds from the commission.

    The report of the panel is expected to be sent to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, which is also investigating Gwarzo.

    The firms include Outbound Investment Limited, Medusa Investment Limited, Northwind Environmental Services, Micro-Technologies Nigeria Limited, Tida International Limited, Outlook Communication, Acromac Nigeria Limited, Balfort International Limited and Interactive Worldwide Nigeria Limited.

    According to some petitions against Gwarzo, some of the companies allegedly belong to him or his relatives.

    In one of the petitions, it was alleged that one of the companies, Outbound Investment Limited, is owned by the suspended SEC boss while another firm, Medusa Investment Limited, is jointly owned by Gwarzo and his wife, Khadija.

    The petition read in part, “Mr. Gwarzo and two of his relatives are directors of Outbound Investment Limited. Since Mr. Gwarzo assumed office as the DG of the commission, the company has been the sole supplier of diesel to the commission.

    “The company has also supplied air conditioners to the Lagos zonal office of the commission as well as supplied fridges to the commission. Payments made by the commission to the company for contracts executed can be verified from the company’s bank account held with account number 1016723428.

    “Mr. Gwarzo is also the director of Medusa Investment Limited. The only other director of the company is Khadija Mustapher, his wife. The company has actively been used to carry out illegal transactions through the company’s bank account with Guaranty Trust Bank with number 0023953920.”

    In the petition, sent to the House of Representatives, Gwarzo was accused of diverting money from the commission under the pretext that he was organising staff training.

    Some shell companies, which lacked the requisite expertise, were alleged to have been paid bogus sums of money for the training.

    The petitioner added, “Prior to Mr. Gwarzo’s tenure, the commission used to pay between N60,000 and N150,000 to reputable training providers such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management, Financial Institutions Training Centre, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Lagos Business School and Centre for Management Development to train staff of the commission.

    “However, when Mr. Gwarzo assumed office as SEC DG, he commenced paying sums ranging from N700,000 to N780,000 per staff (sic) as training fee to training institutions owned by his friends and associates.

    “Some of the training providers were disguised as reputable foreign training organisations even when it was evident that some of the training providers did not have any pedigree or history of training anyone abroad.”

    Gwarzo also allegedly collected the sum of N6m from the commission to fly first-class to Hong Kong in October 2016 in total disregard for the Federal Government’s directive issued in April 2016 in circular SGF/6/S2/X/545, which prohibited public officials from flying first-class.

    The N6m was said to have been paid into his Guaranty Trust Bank account with number 0023868895.