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Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has convened a crucial meeting of the state’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Elders Council ahead of the party’s governorship primary election.
The Chairman of the Council, Air Vice-Marshal Larry Koinyan, in a statement at the weekend said that the meeting would hold on Tuesday at the Governor’s conference room, Government House, Yenagoa.
Koinyan said former President Goodluck Jonathan and prominent PDP elders were expected to attend the meeting.
He further called on all the statutory members of the council inaugurated in line with constitutional provisions to attend the meeting.
He explained that the maiden meeting of the council would hold with the entire PDP State Executive Council led by its Chairman, Chief Moses Cleopas, in attendance.
Koinyan said that matters concerning the September 3 primaries of the party would be discussed at the meeting.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed outrage over the murder of the Parish Priest of St. James The Greater Parish, Ugbawka in Nkanu East Local Government Area, Rev. Fr. Paul Offu by unknown gunmen.
Southeast zone of CAN, in a statement on Sunday, said it was traumatized and in agony over the ugly development.
The statement was signed by the Chairman of CAN in the zone, Bishop Dr. Goddy Madu.
The cleric said the killing of Offu and other men of God was utterly condemnable and that the Christian body would no longer condone such.
“I write to condemn the killing of Rev. Fr. Paul Offu by suspected herdsmen, as well as other men of God who have been murdered under similar circumstances.
“This latest killing has brought tears and agony to the body of Christ. This is not the first, the second, nor the third time the Church is at the receiving end of such heinous attack.
“Consequently, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Southeast zone is calling on law enforcement agencies to fish out the killers and bring them to justice.
“Also, the CAN Southeast is consoling with the Catholic Diocese of Enugu and pray the good Lord to grant the soul of Rev. Fr. Offu and other men of God who have lost their lives peaceful rest,” he said.
Similarly, the Secretary of the CAN in the 17 Southern States, Apostle Dr. Joseph Ajujungwa, in a reaction to the killing said there were indications that some persons were working to sabotage the good efforts of the current government in the State led by Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Ajujungwa called on the Church and the good citizens of Nigeria “to watch as we pray.
“The CAN Southeast is calling on the National Assembly to make a law stopping these deadly herdsmen from parading and causing disunity and tears to the good citizens of Nigeria.”
“The CAN Southeast zone is strongly standing behind the South-East Governors Forum on their decision on security and we call on every Nigerian to defend themselves and their environment,” he added.
One of the thieves terrorising the staff, students and other residents of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) the has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
A release by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that one Odionye Wilson was arrested by the security unit of the university when the students who were sitting for examination dropped their belongings as is customary of them during examination.
The 23 years old Wilson, who claimed to be a rusticated student, informed the University Security team, during interrogation, that be belonged to a seven-man syndicate that specialised in coming to OAU to rob people and steal their valuables. He was subsequently handed over to the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police, “A” Division, Ile – Ife, which arraigned him in court and secured his conviction.
Wilson, and others now at large, on Wednesday, 31st July, 2019, at about 1625:00 hours at the ICT centre of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, did steal one Itel S31 handset, valued #29,950:00 property of one Abayomi Oluwatobiloba; IPad phone, valued #200,000:00; itel phone valued #7,000:00; and one BlackBerry phone valued #45,000:00, total valued #252,000:00, property of one Ilegieuno Ibrahim.
Others items stolen include: Tecno Canon X phone valued #50,000:00 and one Tecno 66 phone valued #8,000:00 property of one Ajayi Jonathan. Rukayat Olajide’s Tecno Pop phone valued #38,000:00, Tecno phone valued #5,000:00, phone charger valued #3,000:00 and the cash sum of #5,000:00 were also stolen
In a Charge Sheet No: MIF/305/2019, Commissioner of Police versus ODIONYE Wilson ‘m’ Age 23 years, Magistrate Owolawi found him guilty on counts one, two and three and accordingly sentenced him to five years on each count. The sentence were to run concurrently.
Governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in the last governorship elections in lmo State, Chief Uche Nwosu has challenged incoming Ministers to assist President Muhammadu Buhari in employment generation as a way of fighting unemployment in the country saying the security challenge facing the country was as a result of lack of jobs for the youths.
Nwosu said in an interview that if the new ministers work hard to assist the President in generating employment, the current security challenges would be greatly addressed.
Nwosu who commended the President for retaining some of the old Ministers and bringing in new ones to energize the cabinet also want the Ministers to assist President Muhammadu Buhari achieve his economic targets of revamping the economy and winning the war against corruption.
He said the only way the ministers designate would show appreciation for their nomination was for them to perform beyond the expectations of Nigerians.
He called on Nigerians to give support to President Buhari and the Ministers designates for them to take Nigeria to the next level, adding that Nigerians should be able to have patience with the Ministers.
Speaking further, he said “l commend President Muhammadu Buhari for reappointing people like the former Attorney General, Abubakar Malami, former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi and a host of others for performing well and making sure that the railways are functioning”.
On his expectations on the Ministers, he said, “My number one expectations for them are for them to abide by the rules. What Mr. President is doing on the issue of security which was one of the major problems we had from 2011 to 2015 but now the issue of insecurity has been reduced.
“Again, the issue of anti-corruption. l think the Ministers should also cue into the anti- corruption fight with the President. Most importantly the first thing the administration should do in this second term is the creation of job opportunities for the teeming youths.
“You know most of these people you see that are demonstrating or joining Boko Haram or kidnapping are as a result of lack of jobs. With the creation of jobs l believe that President Muhammad Buhari would be able to tackle some of the issues. Let us support Mr. President and his team on what they are doing so that Nigerians can move forward.
“What Nigerians should know is that the President is in the position to know what is good for Nigeria now. So, for him to have appointed them as Ministerial nominees meant that he has gone through their records and see them qualified.
“We should not start criticizing them, let us give them time and let them perform. Any of them who refuses to perform, there is room for change. You can change them.”
An angry husband has reportedly shot dead his brother in-law over his wife’s infidelity with his brother simply identified as Pius, in Amukpe, Sapele council area of Delta state.
The husband, whose name was still not known as at the time of filing this report, is currently at large, The Nation learnt.
The incident has also led to the burning of two houses, one belonging to the deceased and the other of the indicted brother.
According to reports, the wife had earlier confessed to having sexual intercourse with her husband’s biological brother, Pius.
In anger, the husband took his gun and went to the late brother in-law’s residence where a confrontation which led to the shooting, ensued between the duo.
The deceased man allegedly challenged his armed in-law, who shot him in his left eye. He was said to have died instantly.
The Nation further gathered that members of the wife’s family marched down to Pius’ residence and set it ablaze.
However, the fleeing husband’s family retaliated by razing down the late man’s house.
Witnesses claimed that the prompt intervention of security operatives saved the situation from escalating.
Meanwhile, the Delta State Police Command has confirmed the development, stating that a manhunt has begun for the runaway husband.
The Commissioner of Police, Adeyinka Adeleke, who spoke via mobile phone said “I heard of it. That man shot his brother in-law dead at Amukpe in Sapele because they said his wife was sleeping with his brother. And so, they went to burn down his brother’s house and in turn, they burnt down the in-law’s house. We are looking for the man.”
Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has expressed great sadness over the gruesome murder of a Nigerian citizen who also hails from Ebonyi State, Mr. Benjamin Simeon in South Africa.
Governor Umahi according to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Uzor also sent a strong worded petition to the South African High Commissioner.
The Governor is requesting for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the gruesome murder of Benjamin Simeon, a native of Okposi in Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi State.
Mr Simeon, according to the statement, was allegedly shot by yet to be identified gunmen on the 3rd of August, 2019 at Verona Street in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The deceased, Mr. Benjamin Simeon was until his death a law abiding Nigerian citizen resident in South Africa where he was going about his normal business as a taxi driver.
According to the state government, he had dropped his passengers shortly before he was shot dead by his assailants.
Governor Umahi was quoted to have called the Secretary to Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha requesting him to intervene in the matter to ensure that the South African envoy acts on the petition and the urgent need to investigate and bring the perpetrators to book.
Umahi said the murder of the 43-year-old indigene of Ebonyi State had thrown the state into mourning, while pleading that he must not die in vain.
Part of the statement released by Uzor read “unraveling the circumstances surrounding this heinous murder of Simeon presents to the fore, the need for the South African government to undertake requisite thoroughness and transparency to ensure that justice is served to the Nigerian government, Ebonyi State and the family of the deceased”
He further said “the loss of a highly talented and law abiding citizen of Nigeria who was going about his legitimate business in South Africa aptly challenges us all to call on the reserves of our cherished African brotherhood.
“In the face of the foregoing, the least that can be done for him and his family now is to prove that he did not die in vain by vigorously probing his murder and ensuring that the killers face justice”
A group of young investors in the nation’s economy on the platform of Young Nigerian Professionals (YNP), wants the House of Representatives to extend its planned probe of the country’s investment in the power sector to cover all past administrations, including the last four years of the Buhari administration.
The group said that for the country to be spared the usual tales of witch-hunts and targets, the power sector spending and projects of the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan and spending a by the Buhari government in its first four years in office should be thoroughly examined.
Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Sunday, Chairman of the group, Charles Olufemi Folayan, and the his secretary, Umar Sani Bello that there was the need for an open, transparent and painstaking investigation to unravel what became of the huge investments allegedly sunk into the power sector by successive administrations.
The group insisted that with just a year to go before the 2020 target of a 40,000 MW for the country, all those who have questions to answer must be brought forward to explain why the power generation target has remained unattainable despite the huge investments.
They said: “We convey this brief conference to remind the nation of the need to now refocus attention on the planned probe by the House of Representatives of all the power contracts by successive administrations. Without accountability, without bringing those who brought Nigerians this low to justice, we cannot seriously move forward.
“It would be recalled that Hon. Sada Soli, member representing Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency of Katsina State, moved a motion entitled, ‘Need to review government expenditure on the power sector to ensure sustenance of the power reform programme in Nigeria.’
“The motion was unanimously adopted by the House which resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to “carry out a comprehensive investigative hearing on how much money was spent on the power sector reform programme over the years without commensurate results and report back within six weeks for further legislative action.”
“In the light of the above, we, the Young Nigerian Professionals, would like to demand for a thorough investigation this time around. We demand for an unbiased and transparent investigation into the power sector spending over the years; the sort that will bring anyone involved in any shady deals to book, no matter how highly placed or influential such persons or individuals are.
“Considering that this will be a very comprehensive investigation, covering the $16 billion spent by the Obasanjo-led government between 1999 and 2007, the power spending of the administrations of Presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (late), Goodluck Jonathan and the incumbent Muhammadu Buhari; we are confident that no one will hide under the excuse of being witch hunted.
“Having had a similar investigative hearing by the House of Representatives in 2008 over the alleged $16 billion spending on power sector by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, we reiterate that only an open, transparent and painstaking investigation would unravel the mystery surrounding the huge investment into the power sector which has left Nigeria with more darkness.
“With just a year to go before the 2020 target of a 40,000 MW for the country, based on the alleged investment in the proposed power plants, all those who have questions to answer must be brought forward to explain why the power generation target has remained unattainable despite the huge investments. We repeat that all those found culpable must be brought to book, no matter who they are.
“Everyday, Nigerians suffer the absence of electric power supply; businesses have been forced to sustain themselves on diesel, and they have been, most times forced to close shop, or send the burden to poor Nigerians. All these have been caused by deliberate sabotage, malfeasance and brazen theft of money meant for the power sector.
“It is high time that the books are opened, and the way and manner all funds allocated to this sector were spent are made public; while those who are found wanting face the wrath of the law.
“We therefore totally support the resolve of the House of Representatives to investigate and uncover those behind the ineffective and corruption – ridden investments in the power sector. Our Forum will keep watch on the process of investigation by the House and follow it to its final conclusion.”
Authorities of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State have condemned in strongest term, the sexual assault on one of its students by one of the soldiers stationed at a check point between Akungba Akoko and Ikare Akoko.
The University, after its preliminary investigation, noted with concern and amazement that a soldier of the Federal Republic Nigeria, whose duty, among others, is to protect lives of its citizens can turn round to exhibit such reprobate tendencies.
The Institution, while commending the swift action taken so far by the Brigade Commander on this inhuman and brazen assault on a defenseless and innocent student, called on the authorities of the Nigerian Army to deal decisively with the perpetrator(s) of the act against humanity.
A statement by its Acting Registrar, Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa said “We are not unaware of the security situation in the country, we strongly request that the checkpoint be dismantled and the soldiers moved to between Oba-Akoko and Ose where kidnappings and robberies occur, almost, on a daily basis”.
The University however called for calm and assured students that it would continue to ensure that adequate security measures are put in place to enable them continue to pursue their academic activities without molestation.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has attributed the increased in the price of household Kerosene in the country to the pressure of demand and supply.
The NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr Ndu Ughamadu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that the price of the product had been deregulated.
“The point remains that the prices of the kerosene is deregulated.
“It is not as controlled with reference to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as Petrol, that is why we see the prices moving up and down.
“The important thing is that the trend you are seeing there had to do with supply and demand. The more the demand, the higher the price locally,’’ he said
Ughamadu said that the NNPC remained the sole importer of the product and had been augmenting it with the skeletal production from the refineries.
He reiterated the commitment of the corporation to the adequate supply of petroleum products for Nigerians.
“The corporation is doing everything to ensure that we import more volumes of kerosene because, we believe that this is the energy source that the low income earners in the country use,’’ he added
A check by NAN in some outskirt of the Federal Capital territory indicated that the price of Kerosene ranged between N400 and N500 per litre.
NAN reports that most filling stations along the Kubwa express road, Dutse, and Zuba hardly sell the product.
Most of the consumers buy the products from the road side.
At Dutse market, the price was N400 per litre while within Kubwa it is sold between N450 and N500 per litre.
Mrs Halima Saidu, a seller at Kubwa village market, told NAN that she buys from filling stations at different prices.
“I sell at N450 per litre now but if I buy at higher price at the filling station, I will sell above that,’’ she said.
It will be recalled that he National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its National House hold price watch in June said the average price per litre paid by consumers for Kerosene increased to N316.43 in June 2 from N315.91 in May.
The NBS said the price of kerosene increased by 0.17 per cent month-on-month and 13.14 per cent year-on-year in the period under review.
The report said states with the highest average price per litre of kerosene were Anambra at N381.25; Abia, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom N356.67 and Enugu N352.78.
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