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- Ekweremadu Tell His Side Of Story On EFCC Probe
- Gov Ayade Of Cross River, Responds On Dumping PDP For APC
- Nigerian Army Rescues & Reunites Children Abducted By Boko Haram With Parents
- Comrade Timi Frank Has Dumped The APC
- BREAKING: PDP Files Petition At The Election Tribunal Against Fayemi’s Victory
- What Saraki Has Done To Himself – Senator Adamu
- YIAGA AFRICA Set To Deploy 500 Observers To Osun, For Polls Monitoring
- Nigerian Men Deported From China, Placed In Handcuffs
- Channels TV Info-graphics; Titled: Where Are The Senators? This Will Shock You!
- Court Order, INEC Chairman Appeals Against Arrest Warrant
| Ekweremadu Tell His Side Of Story On EFCC Probe Posted: 03 Aug 2018 07:42 PM PDT
Dr. Ike Ekweremadu, The Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, yesterday revealed what transpired between him and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his invitation on Wednesday.The Deputy Senate President, said it was true that he told the EFCC that he was not feeling well, but not based on a fresh list of properties shown to him.He said he was examined by EFCC doctor and it was confirmed he was unwell.Recall, that the Federal Government had already filed a motion in a Federal High Court for an interim forfeiture order on 22 of the assets.Although he appeared for a second round of investigation on Wednesday, he faulted media reports on what transpired. Read Also: EFCC Gives Administrative Bail To Ekweremadu The Deputy Senate President, opened up on his date with the EFCC in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu. The statement said: "My attention has been drawn to false reports in some national dailies that the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, developed high blood pressure in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (upon alleged presentation to him of a fresh set of purported 'hidden properties' supposedly acquired by him. There is no truth to this propaganda. "It would be recalled that operatives of the EFCC and men of the Nigeria Police laid siege to his residence at about 6am on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, requesting him to report at its headquarters at 10am the same Tuesday. However, no letter of invitation was delivered to him until around 9am of that day. "Since the siege would not allow him to honour the belated invitation the same day, he, as a law-abiding citizen, wrote to the EFCC to request another date, hence the rescheduled appointment of Tuesday, July 31, 2018. "Senator Ekweremadu honoured the 10am appointment on the fixed date and left in the evening of the same day when he was granted bail on self-recognisance, with an understanding that he would report at the EFCC Office at 10am the next day for a continuation of the interview. "He reported at the EFCC Office on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 10am as scheduled, but informed them that he was not feeling well, a fact the EFCC's doctor confirmed. "He was then allowed to leave to see his doctor and it was agreed that a new date would be fixed for the continuation of the interview. "The office feels compelled by the mischief and orchestrated media trial to put the facts straight on this particular issue." In suit FHC/ABJ/CS/284/2018, the Federal Government, through the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, had traced 22 assets to Ekweremadu. The said assets were suspected to have been acquired through illicit funds. The properties are at No. 11, Evans Enwerem Street, Apo Legislative Quarters, Apo, Abuja; Plot 2633 Kyami, Abuja; Housing Estate (Plot 1106 CRD, Cadastral Zone 07-07, Lugbe, Abuja; Plot 2782 Asokoro Extension, Abuja, and Houses at Citi Park Estate, Gwagwalada, Abuja. Others are located at Plot 1474 Cadastral Zone BD6, Mabushi, Abuja; Congress Court, Abuja; Flat 1, Block D25, Athletics Street, (24th Street) Games Village, Abuja; Plot 66, 64 Crescent, Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. Traceable assets of Ekweremadu in the United State include 4507, Stella Street, Bellavida Estate Kissime, Florida, USA; 2747 Club Cortile Circle, Kissime, Florida, USA and 2763 Club Cortile Circle, Kissime, Florida, USA. The properties abroad in London include Flat 4 Varsity Court, Harmer Street, WIH 4NW, London; and 52 Ayleston Avenue, NW6 7AB, London. Those in Dubai are Room 1903, The Address Hotel, Downtown Dubai; The Address Boulevard, 3901, Dubai; two flats of Burij Side Boulevard (the signature), Dubai; Emirate Gardens Apartment No. EGG1/1/114, Dubai; Emirate Gardens Apartment No. EGG1/115, Dubai; Apartment No. DFB/12/B 1204, Park Towers, Dubai; Flat 3604, MAG214, Dubai; and Villa No 148, Maeen 1, the Lakes Emirates Hills, Dubai. Source: The Nation News Related Topics: #IkeEkweremadu, #EFCC, #News Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Gov Ayade Of Cross River, Responds On Dumping PDP For APC Posted: 03 Aug 2018 05:56 PM PDT
Professor Ben Ayade, the Cross River State Governor, has reacted to the reports going around the media, that he was set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC.Gov. Ayade described the report as "false and a fertile imagination of the author."According to the DAILY POST, the Governor through Mr. Christian Ita, his Chief Press Secretary, said in a statement; that his relationship with the President was based on governance.He stressed that he was still a committed PDP member.Read Also: Governor Ayade Broke Down In Tears, Signs N1.3trn Budget Into Law In Cross River State The statement reads, "There is absolutely no truth to the report that Governor Ayade is defecting to the APC. It is fake news. It is the fertile imagination of the author of the report. "The governor has a relationship with the President based on governance. "So there is a need for us as a people to understand that governance is different from politics. Ayade is a committed PDP member." Related Topics: #ProfessorBenAyade, #PDP, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Nigerian Army Rescues & Reunites Children Abducted By Boko Haram With Parents Posted: 03 Aug 2018 05:26 PM PDT
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that it has rescued and reunited some children who were kidnapped by Boko Haram two years ago, with their parents.According to the the Army, Director of Public Relations, Texas Chukwu, in a statement, said troops of 22 Brigade rescued four children – two boys and two girls – at Maima village in Ngala local government area of Borno State during an operation.The Director Army Public Relations Officer, said the children were currently receiving treatment at a health facility of the military.Mr Texas Chukwu also added that 36 hand grenade was recovered during the operation."Troops of 22 brigade deployed in operation Lafiya Dole have reunited children abducted two years ago by Boko Haram terrorists with their parents at Ngafure village in Dikwa local government area of Borno state," the statement read. The troops rescued the hostages, two boys and two girls during a clearance operation at Maima village in Ngala local government area of the state. "A 36 hand grenade was also recovered during the operation. The rescued hostages are currently receiving medical attention at the military health facilities," he added. The Army spokesman reaffirmed, that the Nigeria Army is highly commited to rescuing all those held captive by the insurgents. Related Topics: #BokoHaram, #NigerianArmy, #News Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Comrade Timi Frank Has Dumped The APC Posted: 03 Aug 2018 04:28 PM PDT
Comrade Timi Frank, the ex-Deputy National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), has finally dumped the party, assuring Nigerians that he will continue to speak against injustice, intimidation, political persecution, criminalisation of all opponents of the ruling party.However Comrade Frank, who was silent on whether he is joining another political party soon, said he is ready again to contribute his quota to the progress and development of Nigeria by joining hands with progressive forces to rescue it from collapse, poverty, corruption, tyranny, ignominy and undemocratic leadership.According to the Vanguard Newspaper, Frank in a statement released on Friday morning, said he thanked his supporters, both home and abroad, for their encouragement during his stay in the APC which he said has continued to be a soothing balm to him "under this arid regime and also to inform them of my decision, after extensive reflection and consultations, to leave the APC and to commence afresh the struggle to reestablish the rule of law, respect for the fundamental human rights of Nigerians and the restoration of justice, fairness and equity in the conduct of affairs in this country, irrespective of the personality that may be at the helm of affairs at any given time."The Bayelsa born politician recalled that when the APC was formed in 2014, he was among the early joiners also narrated his regret in the party.Read Also: Timi Frank APC Chieftain, Drags President Buhari, APC To UN Over Fayose's Ordeal - Aftermath Of Ekiti Rally "I was one of the early joiners from the PDP, having been dissatisfied by the unsustainable trajectory of the last administration which I felt no longer possessed the political will to make Nigeria and her democracy reflect the lofty dreams of its founding fathers which among others was to unleash the untapped potentials of the Nigerian citizenry, especially her vibrant youth population ever eager to take their place in the economic and socio-political advancement of the country. "My decision to join the APC then was based on its promise that things were going to change for the better. Regrettably however, rather than lead the country with egalitarian principles that would under-guide the nations quest for development and progress in the mould of her counterparts in the international community, the country has taken a deep plunge backwards under the leadership of the APC, with high level of tyranny, victimization, harassment, and political desperation, we thought had been consigned to the era of military dictatorship in the country, again rearing its odious head. Although, I am a direct victim of injustice and intolerance in the party but I continued to speak out because I have zero tolerance for injustice anywhere. "While I consider the APC as a failed project, I am ready again to stoop and contribute my humble quota to the progress and development of this country by joining hands with progressive forces to rescue it from collapse, poverty, corruption, tyranny, ignominy and undemocratic leadership. "Let it be clear that I am stepping aside from the APC to be the voice for the majority of voiceless Nigerians who daily suffer the bad policies and highhandedness of this administration. I want to continue my fight to ensure a better Nigeria, where injustice, corruption, killings and bloodletting will cease to exist . "I want to make it unequivocally clear that I am returning to continue my struggle against forces who are bent on ruining the economy and governance of this country through lack of vision, ineptitude, wickedness, and outright disregard for the welfare and security of the ordinary Nigerian. This I hope to do until Nigeria is rid of injustice, intimidation, political persecution, criminalization of all opponents of the ruling party, and open attacks using the nation's security agencies. Nigerians need a voice to speak for them in this evil days and I want to be that voice. "Besides, I want to put on record my deep respect for the former Governor of Edo State and National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, especially during the days of his comradeship where he fought and got a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers under the Obasanjo administration. However, it is most unfortunate that Oshiomhole who was once a voice for the oppressed workers and masses in the country is today serving the worst party in the history of Nigeria. Even though my respected senior colleague in the struggle has chosen to turn a blind eye to the pathetic plight of the Nigerian workers, including government's refusal to accede to their request for a new minimum wage in the last three years, I will continue to speak for the voiceless in this country." Related Topics: #TimiFrank, #APC, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| BREAKING: PDP Files Petition At The Election Tribunal Against Fayemi’s Victory Posted: 03 Aug 2018 12:52 PM PDT
The Peoples Democratic Party, the Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the July 14 governorship election, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, is presently at the election petition tribunal in Ado Ekiti to file his petition.Prof. Kolapo Olusola is challenging the electoral victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission.Related Topics: #INEC, #PDP, #APC, #PoliticalSharing is caring. Sharing is caring  | ||
| What Saraki Has Done To Himself – Senator Adamu Posted: 03 Aug 2018 11:13 AM PDT
Senator Abdullahi Adamu, (APC-Nasarawa) has faulted the defection of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.The Lawmaker, who made this known in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Friday, said, "Saraki had stepped on banana peel and should be prepared to bear the consequences of his action."If Saraki knows political intricacies and the political terrain or the path where the banana peel in political landscape is, he will be more cautious."The way he is going now, he has obviously stepped on banana peel and only God knows how far he will slip."I will not pretend. I think he made a mistake and he took a wrong decision. He will have stories to tell along the line. "It is not the best he could have done. He had a duty to his father to keep the flag of the family flying, but the way he is going, I do not think he is doing that." According to the Daily Post, the Lawmaker then urged Saraki to step down to avert the consequences, adding that "he should honourably return the crown or be ready to bear the consequences." Adamu, who is the Head of pro-Buhari Support Group in the Senate, vowed that with the defection, it would not be business as usual. He however explained that "the defection of Saraki and the other lawmakers is a game changer. "We expect them to do it amicably and peacefully. They should make sure they do not run away with our crown. "If they think they will go and nothing will happen and that it will be business as usual, then they need to think again. "I will not say whether we will take steps or not take steps. We hope that between now and resumption of Senate plenary, more events will unfold. We do not want to be in a hurry to speculate." Adamu, however, said that if Saraki insists on leading a Senate with majority of lawmakers from the APC, there would be repercussions. When reminded that Saraki did not do anything constitutionally wrong by defecting, and that there was a precedence where former Speaker of House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, defected but remained the Speaker, Adamu said, "It will not happen this time. We are more educated on the rules now." On the gale of defections from the ruling party, Adamu said he didn't want any member to leave the party again, noting, however, that it was a free world and everyone was at liberty to join the party of his or her choice. Related Topics: #SenatorAdamu, #Saraki, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| YIAGA AFRICA Set To Deploy 500 Observers To Osun, For Polls Monitoring Posted: 03 Aug 2018 10:06 AM PDT  The Osun State gubernatorial election is around the corner and as part of the efforts to ensure legitimate and credible election in the state, a Civil Society Organisation, YIIAGA AFRICA has said it will deploy over 500 stationary and 31 mobile citizen observers for the election.Mrs Cynthia Mbamalu, the project manager of the organisation, while speaking at a round table on the Osun State Governorship Election, also disclosed that 31 mobile observers would go for random sample at the 250 polling units across all the 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs).She remarked that observers would be carefully selected to ensure that every local government area was included proportionally in the sample.Mbamalu stressed that the sampled polling units would be based on the percentage of polling units and registered voters in that LGA.Related Topics: #OsunElection, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Nigerian Men Deported From China, Placed In Handcuffs Posted: 03 Aug 2018 08:47 AM PDT
Alhaji Mustafa, the vice president of Nigeria community in China, is about to be deported back to Nigeria now after two weeks of being detained in prison.According to a video footage posted online, the Nigerian community executive can be seen arriving at the airport in Guangzhou area after being placed in handcuffs alongside another Nigerian man set to be deported. The Nigerian men were under escort to the airport by fellow compatriots and Chinese officials to ensure they board the plane back to Nigeria. Related Topics: #News Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Channels TV Info-graphics; Titled: Where Are The Senators? This Will Shock You! Posted: 03 Aug 2018 05:03 AM PDT
There had been controversies in recent times over who has the majority of Lawmakers in the Red Chambers, between the APC and the PDP.An Info-graphics of the number of Senators according to Zone and party has been released by the Channels Television, which it titled: Where are The Senators?See the Info-graphics that provided the answers below:  Related Topics: #Senate, #APC, #PDP, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Court Order, INEC Chairman Appeals Against Arrest Warrant Posted: 03 Aug 2018 02:05 AM PDT
According to Agency Report, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has filed an appeal challenging the arrest warrant issued against him by the Federal High Court, Abuja.Prof. Yakubu in the appeal, is challenging the validity of the arrest warrant that was issued against him by the court.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the appeal filed by Adegbeoyega Awomolo (SAN), counsel to the appellant, was made available to Newsmwn on Thursday in Abuja.Yakubu maintained that he could not be arrested on the basis of a bench warrant that was legally defective.Read Also: HURIWA Calls For Cancellation Of Ekiti Poll, Demand Sack Of INEC Boss, Mohmood He urged the Court of Appeal to invoke its powers and void the arrest order made by Justice Stephen Pam. Mr Pam had in a bench ruling on Wednesday ordered the police to arrest and produce Mr Yakubu in court on August 8 to face contempt charges. The order followed Mr Yakubu's failure to honour a summons the court issued for him to appear in respect of a suit involving the Anambra chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The INEC chairman had between July 5 and July 10 allegedly failed to honour the court's summons to defend a contempt proceeding. The case was initiated against him by Ejike Oguebego, the chairman of PDP, and Chuks Okoye, the Legal Adviser of the party, in Anambra. The Federal High Court had ordered the INEC Chairman to appear to show cause why he should not be committed to prison for refusing to recognise the Oguebego-led faction of the party in line with the judgment of the Supreme Court. The applicants had prayed the court to jail the chairman for disregarding the judgment. Mr Yakubu, however, denied disobeying any order of court, adding that he was denied fair hearing by the trial court. The INEC boss said there was no evidence that any court summons was enrolled and served him. He argued that the lower court erred in law when it ordered that he should be arrested for allegedly disobeying its order. Prof. Yakubu therefore, urged the appellate court to hold that the conditions necessary to warrant the issuance of bench warrant had not been met. (NAN) Related Topics: #MahmoodYakubu, #INEC, #News Sharing is caring. Share this story  |
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