Connect with us

NEWS

IPAC Appeals to CROSIEC for Extension of LG Polls

Published

on

Share

From Ene Asuquo, Calabar

Inter-Party  Advisory  Council (IPAC)  has appealed to Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) and the state Governor,  Prince Bassey  Otu to extend  the date for conduct of  proposed local government elections  by one week to pave way for parties jostling to contest  the  October 26,2025 local government council elections do adequate preparation.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council also solicited for  the review  of  nomination fees which  it said was  outrageous so that people with capacity  but have  low financial income can as well  aspire  for political positions given the financial situation in the country.

IPAC chairman in Cross River State Effiom Okon made the appeal while speaking with our correspondent at the end of IPAC’s stakeholders meeting Wednesday in Calabar.

He said that pegging the nomination forms at exorbitant fee would deny individuals with the wit and capacity from joining the race just because the lacked the financial resources

IPAC  statement  dated September 2,2024 by chairman, local government affairs and election monitoring committee, Dr. Ekpeyong Ambo, Secretary  and two others solicited for extension of election date to enable parties involved  in the contest make adequate preparation.

IPAC leadership stated that the decision to seek for extension of the election date and review of domination fees was reached after due consultation with all stakeholders.

“We, however, ask for a one week extension of time to ensure adequate preparation by all political parties.

“We equally appeal to His Excellency; Senator Prince Bassey Otu to prevail on CROSIEC to review the approved nomination fees considering the financial burden such a humongous amount may impact on political party candidates.

“We restate the call for a level playing field for all political parties in the state,” the statement maintained.

IPAC reinstated its willingness to cooperate with both the Government and CROSIEC to ensure a hitch- free elections in the State.

NEWS

Kebbi Gets New Head of Service

Published

on

Share

The Kebbi Government has appointed Malami Muhammad-Shekari as the substantive Head of Civil Service of the state.The Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, made this known in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Friday.Idris said the appointment had been conveyed to Muhammad-Shekari in a letter dated Nov.

1.He added that the appointment took effect from Oct.
28.“The Executive Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency, Dr Nasir Idris, FCNA (Kauran Gwandu), has approved the appointment of TPL.
Malami Muhammad Shekare (mni) as the substantive Head of the Civil Service with effect from 28th Oct. 2024,” Idris quoted the letter as stating. (NAN)

Continue Reading

NEWS

APC Stalwart Faults Ex-Kogi Gov’s Trial

Published

on

Share

All Progressives Congress (APC) Stalwart Isaac Onuh and a former Ambassador to Botswana has faulted the trial of former Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello over corruption charges.In a news conference on Friday in Lokoja, Onuh described Bello’s trial as an “unfortunate witchhunt”.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has, on Thursday, asked a Federal High court in Abuja to begin the trial of Bello in his absence.

The anti-graft agency has also filed a 19-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N80 billion.
But Onuh alleged that the anti-corruption agency was harassing and intimidating the ex-governor.He said that Bello deserved to be respected by government agencies, including EFCC, having served the state for eight years.
He alleged that the EFCC had yet to provide ample evidence to substantiate its allegations of financial impropriety against Bello.He noted that Kogi was governed by laws made by the state House of Assembly which established the state anti-corruption commission that consistently gave clean bill to Bello during his administration.But the EFCC insisted that it asked Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, to proceed with the trial of Bello in absentia, arguing that his non-appearance in court for arraignment should not be allowed to frustrate his trial.The EFCC through its lead counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, also urged the court to enter a plea of “not guilty” on behalf of Bello.According to EFCC, Bello is facing trial on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of N80.2billion.It notes that the court had summoned him for arraignment six consecutive times.Pinheiro noted that the former governor’s refusal to appear for his arraignment was malicious and that the court should not demonstrate helplessness by not trying him in absentia.(NAN)

Continue Reading

NEWS

Ebonyi: Police Arrest 4 Suspected Organ Harvesters, 173 Others

Published

on

Share

The Nigeria Police command in Ebonyi said it arrested no fewer than 177 suspected criminals for various offences in the month of October, 2024. The Command noted that four out of the 177 suspects were alleged to be involved in human organ harvesting and ritual killings. DSP Joshua Ukandu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) disclosed this in a news conference in Abakaliki on Friday.

Ukandu explained that officers and men of the command arrested a total of 177 suspects which includes 162 males and 15 females.
“92 suspects among them have been charged to court, while others would be arraigned once investigations are completed. “On behalf of the Commissioner of Police Ebonyi Command, CP Anthonia Uche-Anya, I want to warmly welcome you to this press conference “I am here to update you on the Command’s achievements within October 2024 and our relentless efforts to combat crimes and ensure a safe and prosperous environment for socio-economic growth in the State.
“The command has employed strategic steps through increased stakeholders engagement to help bring crimes to the barest minimum. “Through this approach, we have been able to reduce the incidences of violent crimes, while operatives of the command are not relenting in our efforts to make the state safe for all. “During the month under review, the command arrested 162 males and 15 females, totalling 177 suspects for various offences. 92 suspects have already been charged in court, while others will be arraigned once investigations are complete,” Ukandu explained. On the alleged organ harvesting and ritual killings, the Command’s Spokesman said that on October 11, Mrs Blessing Chikezie reported to the command of her missing husband, Mr Idenyi Chikezie, who left home on September 9 for a business trip to Lagos. “Command operatives from the Anti-kidnapping unit, through a painstaking investigation and credible intelligence, arrested one Innocent Elebe and Eze Elechi; they made useful statements, which led the police to arrest Obinna Nwanguru and Oda Peter. “They confessed to killing Chikezie Idenyi, Chibu Odii and Eze Fabian on different dates while trying to extract their blood/ organs to use it to cure a cognitively impaired person (Down syndrome). “Operatives of the command have recovered the corpses of Chikezie Idenyi and Chibu Odii while effort is ongoing to recover the remains of the third victim,” Ukandu stated. Some other suspects were arrested for kidnappings, murder, robbery and unlawful possession of firearms. (NAN)

Continue Reading

Read Our ePaper

Top Stories

NEWS9 hours ago

Kebbi Gets New Head of Service

ShareThe Kebbi Government has appointed Malami Muhammad-Shekari as the substantive Head of Civil Service of the state.The Chief Press Secretary...

NEWS9 hours ago

APC Stalwart Faults Ex-Kogi Gov’s Trial

ShareAll Progressives Congress (APC) Stalwart Isaac Onuh and a former Ambassador to Botswana has faulted the trial of former Kogi...

NEWS9 hours ago

Ebonyi: Police Arrest 4 Suspected Organ Harvesters, 173 Others

Share The Nigeria Police command in Ebonyi said it arrested no fewer than 177 suspected criminals for various offences in...

NEWS9 hours ago

Disbursement of FG’s Cash Transfer Commences for 25,000 Abia Beneficiaries

ShareThe Abia Government has commenced the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Cash Transfer (RHCT) for 25,000 poor and vulnerable persons from...

NEWS9 hours ago

Woman Allegedly Stabs Husband to Death in Ibadan

ShareA 33-year-old housewife, Comfort Tinubu, allegedly stabbed his 39-year-old husband, Olusegun Tinubu, to death in Ibadan, during a misunderstanding, the...

NEWS9 hours ago

NCC Raids Bookshops in Lagos, Seizes N20m Pirated Books

ShareThe Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) on Friday conducted a raid on several bookshops in Ajegunle boundary area of Lagos State,...

NEWS10 hours ago

#EndBadGovernance Protest: Proceeding Stalls as 4 Children Slumps in Court Druring Trial

Share There was a mild drama at a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, as no fewer than four...

Health10 hours ago

UCH JOHESU Suspends Strike

ShareThe Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan,has suspended the strike it embarked on Oct. 25.The workers...

NEWS10 hours ago

Gov. Otu Constitutes Committee on N70,000 aminimum Wage

Share Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has approved the constitution of a Joint Public Service Negotiating and Implementation Committee...

POLITICS11 hours ago

Kogi Assembly Calls for Rebuilding of Facilities Affected by Omala Crisis

ShareFrom Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Kogi State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to consider the...

Copyright © 2021 Daily Asset Limited | Powered by ObajeSoft Inc