A serial rapist and cultists arrested as residents of Isolo Jubilates

Isolo Lagos Residents in Wild Jubilation as Police Arrests Notorious Cultist, Alleged Rapist

A notorious cultist and rapist who had been terrorizing the Isolo and Ilasamaja areas of Lagos metropolis for a very long time, has being finally arrested.

The Lagos State police command has put an end to the reign of a notorious cult member and serial rapist simply identified as Wasiu, which made residents of Isolo and Ilasamaja environs of the metropolis erupt with wild jubilation as the suspect had been terrorizing the area for a very long time.

A resident, who refused to be named told The Guardian that, “Four months ago, he raped a 14-year-old girl. He locked up the girl in his room from 9.00a.m. to 8.00p.m., while the girl was repeatedly beaten and raped before she was later released.”

It was gathered that Wasiu was arrested by operatives of Ilasa Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Oriyomi Oluwasanmi, a Superintendent of Police (SP), following a series of complaints from concerned residents.

“He is a known cult member, who is a terror to the community. You needed to see jubilation by members of the community waving goodbye to him and telling him never to come back. He has been a terror,” a member of residents’ association said.

The Lagos Police spokesman, Dolapo Badmos, who confirmed the arrest said, “he’s been arrested and detained for rape. He is currently undergoing interrogation with our gender desk unit. I can assure you he would be prosecuted in court.”

EXERCISE ROCKFALL COMMENCES IN KADUNA

In their bid to always remain on top the game on the fight against insurgency and maintaining the territorial integrity of the nation, protect lives and properties,
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Regiment personnel commenced Rappelling Refresher Exercise on Friday in Kaduna.

The 8-day exercise is code-named EXERCISE ROCKFALL and the objective is to sharpen the professional skills of rappellers in the NAF for operational efficiency through training and retraining.

A total of 31 airmen and an officer are participating in the exercise.

Nigerian Army Colonel, Wins 6 Awards In US War College Graduation

Nigerian Army Colonel, Wins 6 Awards In US War College Graduation

A Nigerian Army officer, Charles Nengite, a colonel, at the weekend, beat 380 other postgraduate students to the top position at the U.S. War College (USAWC), Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

The information was obtained from the college website, posted on Monday.
Mr. Nengite’s performance was the best by any foreigner in 38 years in the college, the information added.

In one of several letters conveying his choice for the various awards, the Commandant of the college, Maj.-Gen. William Rapp, described Mr. Nengite’s performance as “arguably one of the best in the international fellows programmes at the USAWC”.

Mr. Rapp also said at the graduation ceremony of the college that Nigeria should be proud of Mr. Nengite and his compatriot in the Masters of Strategic Studies class, Col. Timothy Shipi.

He said “Shipi performed brilliantly”.
The breakdown obtained from the school’s website indicated that at the graduation of the 2015 class, Col. Nengite bagged six awards for outstanding performance in different courses.
He earned the Distinguished Graduate award reserved for the top five fellows in his class of 381 and also the Commandant’s award for distinction in research.


Mr. Nengite also received the USAWC recognition award for innovation in SHARP – Sexual Harassment and Response Programme and articulated a seminal paper – “I am your friend campaign’’ – strategy under the SHARP.

SHARP is considered of significant importance to the U.S. Army.

Mr. Nengite also received the 2nd best speaker award in the speaking competition in the 2016 class made up of 302 Americans and 79 other nationals in 73 other countries.

The Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark Milley, who presided over the ceremony, told the audience that graduands of the college proceeded to occupy strategic leadership positions.

The USAWC was founded in 1901 to specifically cater for the strategic leadership training needs of the U.S. military.

Some of the prominent servicemen who had gone through USAWC in the past were President Muhammadu Buhari, Collin Powell, Dwight Eisenhower, George Patton and Norman Schwarzkopf.

(NAN)

PALACE COUP ON PDP AS SHERIFF RECAPTURES PDP NATIONAL CHAIRMAN SEAT

PDP crisis is far from being settled. This was put to bare when the ousted former National Chairman of PDP,   Senator Ali Modu Sheriff armed with court injuction stormed the PDP National PARTY Headquarters to assume his Seat as National Chairman of the Party. 

Sherif finally  gained entrance into the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja to take over as the party Chairman.

For now, Mr Sheriff has ‘overthrown’ Ahmed Makarfi who was elected has the Caretaker Chairman

The Police had earlier prevented Mr. Sheriff from entering into the party’s National Secretariat at Wadata Plaza at Wuse.

He however left and reportedly went to see the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase.

He later returned to the secretariat and is currently in the office of the national chairman.

He claimed he remains the party’s national chairman and had come to resume office in line with a ruling by a Federal High Court in Lagos.

He described the party national caretaker committee led by Makarfi as “illegal.’’

IBB RETURNS BACK FROM GERMANY , HALE AND HEALTHY

Former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has arrived in Minna after a medical treatment in Germany.

Babangida arrived the Minna International Airport in a chartered aircraft  N550 DR  at about 3.30 pm.

The former military leader was spotted wearing a black caftan and black cap to match.

He was in company with his son, Aminu, and daughter, Halima, while he was welcomed at the airport by former Governor Abdulkadir Kure, Mohammed Babangida, Aisha Babangida, Umar Ndanusa and former federal permanent secretary, Idris Adamu Kuta.

BREAKING🔯🚩 Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Amodu Shuaibu is Dead

The Official twitter handle of the Nigerian Football Captain Federation has confirmed the death of NFF Technical Director, Amodu Shuaibu.

Shaibu Amodu was born April 1958, He served the Federation in various capacities.
Amodu as a footballer played as a striker , played for Dumez and Niger Tornadoes.His playing career ended after he broke his leg.
Coaching career Amodu has manages a number of club sides in Nigeria, such as BCC Lions, El-Kanemi Warriors, and Shooting Stars; he also managed Orlando Pirates in
South Africa.

He first managed the Nigerian national team from April 2001 to February 2002.Amodu later stated that his dismissal was “unfair”, and also said that, a month later, he had yet to receive a formal letter confirming his dismissal.

He was re-appointed manager in April 2008.In
December 2009 the Nigeria Football Federation
stated that Amodu was under pressure, and in
January 2010 there was speculation about his
future.He was sacked in February 2010.
Amodu was appointed technical director of Nigeria’s National Teams in May 2013.

He was re-appointed Nigeria manager in October 2014, replacing Stephen Keshi. It was his fifth spell in charge of the country. Keshi returned to the role two weeks later but was fired in July 2015 and Amodu took over the Eagles again temporarily. He was replaced by Sunday Oliseh on a permanent basis later that month.

See tweets below

NFF Technical Director, Amodu Shuaibu has died at the age of 58.
7:01 AM - 11 Jun 2016
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The NFF
@thenff
The four - time Coach of the Super Eagles
complained of chest pains on Friday night and died in his sleep. RIP
7:03 AM - 11 Jun 2016
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The NFF
@thenff
Amodu Shuaibu's death comes three days
after that of former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi.
7:06 AM - 11 Jun 2016

Breaking.... SISTER E IS DEAD . ..

The media wave this evening received with the rudest shock the sad news of the vivacious Sister E,  a golden voice behind the microphone.

Until her death, Sister E as fondly called is the Director General of Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC/ORIENT FM AND TV).

Evangelist Esther Obon Egbunna, popular called "Sister E"  is a professional renowned News Caster per excellence .

According to report, the News  Presenter of international reputation and a bug masquerade in the Air Waves kicked the bucket at the early hours of today being Friday 10th June, 2016 in her house, after she slumped.

The Quintessential On_ Air_Personality (O.A.P),

Evang. Mrs Esther Egbuna (nee Obong) aka "Sister Eee" had over her childhood years yearned to be a broadcaster.

On graduation from the University of Calabar in 1990, she did her National Youth Service at the Imo Broadcasting Corporation, IBC Owerri.

During the period, she had voice and programming trainings, paired with
FM broadcasters and presented several
programmes and News  bulletins.

Having secured herself a space on the broadcasting World , Sister E decided to make it her career and as well extolled the virtues of the National Youth Service Corps.

'Sister Eee' as she is fondly called by her
friends and fans, sought and obtained the
permission of the NYSC to turn her efforts to the IBC but not before her unique attempt on the national plane of broadcasting was officially acknowledged.

Esther Obong Egbuna is one of the outstanding generals in the broadcasting industry, aided by several professional courses organised by the
National Broadcasting Corporation.

Encouraged by her mentor and late husband, Dr. Chike Egbuna aka "Mr. Soul", an Ace BBC Broadcaster and one time Director General of the IBC, her teeming listeners and even the Broadcasting Service of her native state, Akwa Ibom, she has gone to greater heights and made an enviable
career out of the exciting profession.

Still filled with the zeal to make a difference in the broadcast industry, Sister Eee, though the Manager of Orient FM channel, still devoted most of her time to present programmes on air.

Her cherished programmes include: "Sister Eee's Diary", "Gospel Train"- a soul-winning religious programme, as well as a phone-in programme "Dial-a-Solution".

With the coming of democracy in 1999, Sister Eee conceptualized and introduced "To Whom it May Concern" a daily phone-in programme to spread the ethical re-orientation policy and generally the Tripod Vision of the then government of Governor Achike Udenwa.

 The programme is presently renamed "Matters Arising". She later introduced "Conversations With Imo People" an interactive accountability
programme on radio on which government officials give account of their stewardship to the populace. She currently hosts "Let's Talk", another accountability programme still running on the Orient FM channel.

In addition to her numerous awards in
recognition of her developmental efforts, Evang. Esther Obong Egbuna was for many years the Manager, IBC Orient FM and currently as the Ag. Director General of the Corporation, she still finds
time to present programmes and read news on IBC Orient FM and Television.

She is also the Vision Bearer of the interdenominational Praise
Worship Fellowship International (PWFI) and a trainer at the IBC Presentation Clinic/Training School.

She will be greatly missed by her numerous fans and the Society at large for her immeasurable contributions towards building a virile Society and strengthening of our democracy. Her immense efforts towards good governance and bridging the gap between the government and the governed Can never be quantified.

May her soul rest in peace.

IMO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OBSERVES IGBO DAY, HOLDS LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN LOCAL LANGUAGE

            PROMOTION OF IGBO CULTURE

... IMO STATE  HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY Adopts last Thursday of every month for Igbo Culture day

In line with the promotion of Igbo language and Culture , the Imo State House of Assembly yesterday declared to the whole World that the Igbo Nation has the best of Culture and Tradition and that they are proud of it.

Following the motion moved by Hon. Ikechukwu Amuka, Member representing Ideato North State Constituency, Imo State House of Assembly, (IMHA ) that a day be set aside for the observance of Igbo Culture and Tradition which was seconded by Hon. Nnataraonye, member representing Mbaitolu State Constituency, Imo State House of Assembly, the Leadership of the House led by the Speaker and Deputy Speaker Imo State House of Assembly : Rt Hon Acho Ihim and Rt Hon Ozurigbo Ugonna respectively adopted the motion.

The House deemed it fit to demonstrate before the Global Community the beauties of Igbo Culture and Tradition because according to them, Igbo language and Culture is one of the best in the World and deserve to be celebrated.

In a telephone interview with a member of the dignified House, Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Marcel Odunze, he stated that such motion received the majority support of the Honourable Members. Speaking further, the Chief Whip, Hon. Marcel Odunze, an Industrialist maintained that Culture is an Identity and people without Culture have no Identity.

In a similar development, the Deputy Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Ugonna Ozurigbo was emphatic that Igbo Culture is rich and thick, describing Igbo Culture as a sector with a lot of economic potentials when harnessed.

Hon. Ugonna who also holds the title of Enyioha of Umozu expressed confidence that Igbo Culture will never go into extinction if the owners of the Culture will develop deepened pragmatic interest towards it for posterity sake.

The House also resolved that every last Thursday of every month be observed as Cultural day. On that day, Honourable Members MUST appear for the legislative business of the day dressed in full Igbo Cultural regalia. The day's legislative proceedings will also be conducted in Igbo language.

Lovers of Igbo Culture and tradition are also invited to witness the colourful display of the thick Igbo Culture by the honorable Members .

EFCC recovers N1b from ex-ministers, INEC chiefs

Over N1billion cash illegally deployed in the 2015 election has been refunded.

The cash came from  some former ministers, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders and coordinators of some election observer groups, The Nation learnt yesterday.

More than N2billion has been frozen in many accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC).

The cash is part of the N23.29billion allegedly pumped into the failed bid to get former President Goodluck Jonathan re-elected by bribing INEC officials. It allegedly came from a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke.

There are also refund pledges running into billions of naira, a source said.

The latest of such refunds came yesterday from two former ministers, three INEC officials and a coordinator of election observers who paid back N62,750,000 to the EFCC.

Besides, no fewer than 36 INEC officials have been implicated in the campaign cash fraud.

According to a source, who pleaded not to be named because he is not authorised to speak to the media, the EFCC has recovered more than N1billion cash from those who shared in the bribe.

The source said: “In all the six geopolitical zones, most of those quizzed have admitted benefiting in one way or the other from the cash.

“Our investigation revealed that there appears to be a pattern of allocating about N450million to each of the 36 states and FCT.

“Some of the beneficiaries have paid back; others made pledges and some are still meeting in groups to refund what was allocated to them.

“So far, we have recovered over N1billion in cash and more than N2billion frozen in some accounts nationwide.

“We have given them deadline and they seem to be willing to pay back.”

The Nation stumbled on a document in which some of the refunds are listed. They include N359millon by some INEC staff in Oyo and Ogun states; a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Sen. Joel Ikenya Danlami (N2m);  ex-Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly Mark Bako Useni (N1m);  ex-Minister of Power Wakil Muhammad (N6,680,000); ex-Minister of Science and Technology Abdu Bulama (N5m); Muhammed Kadai(N1m); the Coordinator of observers in Maiduguri, Jummai Lawan Ibrahim(N19m); and a former INEC official, Bunu Mulina (N6m).

Others are INEC officials, including Mohammad Umar ( N17m); Kabir Bello (N5m); and Musa Buba Amshi (N4m); Senator Kumo Saidu Umar and ex-PDP Chairman in Gombe State, Paloma Nuhu N4million( N2 million each) which they claimed to be their personal benefits from the fund.

The latest of such refund (N62, 750,000) came yesterday from Maiduguri zonal office.

The source said: “In continuation of the ongoing investigation of some INEC officials in Maiduguri and two former ministers, the Advance Fee Fraud/Extractive Industries Unit handling the investigation was able to recover N62,750,000.

 “Investigation is ongoing in the matter as other people are expected to come for questioning. The serving INEC officials are detained in the EFCC office.”

There were indications yesterday that the number of serving INEC officials quizzed by the EFCC on the scandal has risen to 36.

They comprise 16 top directors at the headquarters, a Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC), Gesil Khan and five others from Cross River; 11 in Gombe State, were grilled at the Gombe State Zonal office of the EFCC; and three detained  in Borno.

Grilled are Khan for collecting  N185, 842,000 out of a N681million bribe deal; Fidelia Omoile( Electoral Officer in Isoko-South Local Government Area of Delta State)—N112,480,000 ; Uluochi Obi Brown( INEC’s Administrative Secretary in Delta State)—N111,500,000; a former Deputy Director  of INEC in Cross River State, Edem Okon Effanga—N241,127,000 and the Head of Voter Education in INEC in Akwa Ibom, Immaculata Asuquo—N214,127,000.

A retired INEC official, Sani Isa,  was grilled for alleged N406,206,000 bribe allegedly collected on behalf of the deceased Resident Electoral Commissioner  (REC) in Kano State, Alhaji Mukaila Abdullahi.

Those grilled in Gombe are: Godwin Maiyaki Gambo Balanga, Bukar Alone Benisheik, Dukku, Jibril. B. Muhammed,Billiri, Dunguma Musa Dogona, Funakaye, Mohammed. A. Wanka, Kaltungo, Ishaku Yusuf, Kwami, Suleiman Isawa, Nafada, Babagana Malami, Shongom, and Nuhu Samuel, Y/Deba.

The EFCC source said: “So far, we have questioned more than 36 INEC staff but we are still counting. We are expecting more names from our zonal offices in  Port Harcourt, Enugu, Gombe, Kano and Lagos.

“At the end of our investigation, we will refer the list of those indicted to INEC management for appropriate disciplinary action.

“This is without prejudice to the fact that the law will take its course. Some of the INEC officials may face trial.”

MEDIA MANAGEMENT: IKPEAZU SHOWS HIS MEDIA AIDES THE DOOR

The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has sacked his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Godwin Adindu, and the other members of his media team.
The sacking of Adindu and other aides was announced on the state-owned radio, on Thursday.

The statement was signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Chijioke Nwakodo.
The statement directed the ex-CPS and the other aides to hand over all government properties in their possession to the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Umuahia, Mr. Onyi Nwama.

Although no reason was given for the dismissal from office, a source close to the Abia State Government House said it might not be unconnected with the cat and mouse relationship among the members of the governor’s media team.
The source noted that the poor handling of the recent visit of the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, who was in the state to inaugurate some roads in Aba, on Wednesday, was not far from the immediate cause for their sacking.

The source said, “The visit of Governor Tambuwal, which was not covered by any national newspaper, was connected with the sacking of the media aides. The governor saw it as an embarrassment to the government.
“It is unfortunate that when some journalists get appointment with government, their colleagues in the field would become their main targets for intimidation.”
It was learnt that Adindu was away for an official assignment in Lagos and no arrangement was made to transport journalists to Aba to cover the event which resulted in the poor coverage of the event.

THE MAN...UGWUMBA UCHE NWOSU

                                   

                                                     UGWUMBA UCHE NWOSU

A QUINTESSENTIAL LEADER PER EXCELLENCY AND A HOUSE HOLD NAME IN                                                         IMO STATE AND BEYOND

                                           .... by NWADIKE CHIKEZIE, 07030411777

The name Hon.Uche Nwosu rings a bell where ever it is being mentioned. The reason is not because he is the richest .  It is all about HUMILITY and LOYALTY to core.

Hon. Uche Nwosu whose parents are Rev.Daniel Nwaobi Nwosu (late) and Mrs Jemaimah Nwosu is a native of Umunwokwe Village, Eziama-Obaire autonomous Community  in Nkwerre L.G.A, Imo –State, a graduate of Imo State University Owerri where he studied Urban and Regional planning. With dint of handwork, he excellently bagged the award of Bachelors of Science Degree ( B.Sc).

LEADERSHIP CALL
Leaders are born and not made. Leadership especially quality Leadership is not based on body height, body size, background, age etc but purely based on calling.

Hon. Uche Nwosu, the son of a Church Catechist embraced the word of God because he grabbed the fact that ‘THE FEAR OF GOD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM’ (Prv. 9:10 , PS 111:10)

As a potential Leader and on the basis of allowing the Institution pass through him, he was involved in Student Leadership and served in various Offices of high responsibility with excellence and fairness. His active role in Student Union Government politics of Imo State University culminated in his being elected into various offices. Most of them are won with little or no opposition owing to his high value of acceptance , credibility and competence.

They include:
  Elected the very first Students Union Government Director of Transport,
  Secretary, Student Union Government Caretaker Committee.
  Secretary, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Imo State Chapter
  Director of Mobilization, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).

It is not about having opportunity; it also involves using the opportunity to build yourself. In the course of serving meritoriously, he was able to come in contact with numerous successful and International Politicians, Business men and Academicians among them is, His Excellency Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha.
This encounter with this detribalized and foremost Nigerian leader and Businessman of great repute, a philanthropist per excellence, educationist and humanitarian was something that is remarkable and worthy to hghight.
We all have destinies and it is God’s intention that our destinies be fulfilled but sometimes God uses fellow human beings to deliver this mandate against all odds.  It is not always rosy but many people especially the Youths fall out of their Guardian Angel because of lack of patience,  hope, belief, perseverance, endurance and sacrifice.  Above all is Lack of humility and being steadfast to God by continuously trusting him.
In the case of Hon. Uche Nwosu, he never misused any opportunity that came before him. He remained a humble and confidant servant to his superiors. These endeared him to their hearts. This noble, cordial and mutual relationship with great show of concern and love he maintained and it became part of him.

Having discovered the treasure in Hon.Uche Nwosu, his loyalty, humility, sincerity, hardworking etc, at his graduation, Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha engaged his services in his ROCHAS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL, a non- profit organisation that has touched several lives positively. Having grown from strength to strength in terms of credibility, hardworking and reliability, he served in several positions and contributed immensely to the huge global success of ROCHAS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL.
In Rochas foundation and beyond, Hon. Uche Nwosu, served in various capacities:

 Personal Assistant to the President of Rochas Foundation
 Personal Assistant to the special Adviser on inter-party relations to the president and commander in-chief.                                                                                                                                
 Director of finance, action alliance
 Former national secretary, action alliance
 Personal assistant to the president of the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
 Deputy Chief of Staff to the foundation of Rochas foundation.

Due to his impeccable belief in the courage and philosophy of Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Hon. Uche Nwosu is not only humble and loyal, he is hardworking and reliable to the extent that he has no time of his own till now.

Outside the regular job at Rochas Foundation, Hon Uche Nwosu developed competence and capacity in Real Estate, Aviation, Consultancy and Human Management. He has also undergone several professional training in Town Planning, Estate Management, Human Resources Development, Corporate Governance, Intelligence and Security among many others.
He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administrators.

MORE LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
With the election victory of the last hotly contested election in the history of Nigeria where a sitting Governor Chief Ikedi Ohakim was voted out by the people of the State (Imo) and installed Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Hon Uche Nwosu, having proved his onions in quality and competent Leadership of purpose, has served and is still serving in various strategic positions.

  Chief of Staff, Imo State Government
  Hon Uche Nwosu became the Deputy Chief of Staff (operation) in June 2011.
  Commissioner for Lands, Survey, Urban Planning
  Commissioner for Lands, Survey, Housing and Urban Planning in April 2012
  Commissioner for Lands, Survey & Urban Planning
  Deputy Chief of Staff ( Admin) 2014

It is of great interest to note that all these appointments came as a result of competence, a square peg in a square hole.
For instance, in Ministry of Lands, Survey and Urban planning, Hon. Uche Nwosu has dwarfed the achievements of past commissioners of the Ministry by way of making landmark achievements and transformations. Just as his master believed in him and gave him the enabling encouragements which made him to bring out all his potential, he was able to achieve the whole lot because of his laudable leadership per excellence.

Hon. Uche Nwosu redeployment to Ministry came at a time the image and rating of the Ministry was in a very deplorable State. The place was akin to a beehive of activities for land racketeering and malfeasance. Some staff and their agents engaged in the illegal trade in land. The staff had low moral, and some engaged in personal ventures at the detriment of government business. Every thing looked impossible and difficult.

On his arrival at the Ministry, just like an astitute administrator the young dynamic commissioner sounded it clear that it would not be business as usual and called for the cooperation of all to achieve the Rescue Mission Agenda of the present administration. He assured them that their welfare and entitlements would be uppermost in his mind.

In about a year of being on the saddle, Nwosu has achieved the following:
  ** Introduced transparency in the allocation of land and the elimination of sharp practices.

  ** Opening of layouts which ensure that allotees can develop their land without hindrance.

  **Payment of compensation to original land owners. This has reduced and diffused the tensed situation he met arising from protest from land owners crying for compensation. He has been able to clear the backlog of claims inherited from past administrations.

**Renovation and reactivating the Zonal Offices of the ministry which was in a parlous state.

**Provision of Office furniture and work tools to staff of the Ministry

**On staff welfare, the workers of the ministry has never had it so good, no wonder they engaged in prayer sessions for the return of Nwosu to the ministry.

** Amongst other things, Chief Nwosu:
  >>Donated a brand new bus to the Staff Welfare Committee of the Ministry

  >>Makes a monthly contribution of 100 thousand Naira to the staff welfare committee as his own contribution to their activities.

  >>In December 2012, he gave every individual staff of the ministry half bag of rice

  >>7 members of staff won various prizes like LCD TV, Deep Freezers through balloting.

  >> 5 staff of the ministry were allocated lands through balloting to motivate them.

  >>Operates an open door system with staff having access to him as at when due.

MARRIAGE:
Due to the strength of father and son relationship between Chief Owelle Rochas Okorcha and Hon Uche Nwosu, the former had no doubt giving the later the hands of her first daughter in marriage. Hon (Chief) Uche Nwosu is married with kids  to Lolo Uloma Nwosu ( nee Okorocha), the first daughter of Chief Owelle Rochas Okorocha. They have been living happily because each has what the other desires. Also, it worth to note that the parents of the bride have overwhelming confidence in the person of  Hon.Uche Nwosu,(capable and responsible, caring and loving husband).

RISE TO FAME
In all these, Hon. Uche Nwosu has remained humble and loyal. He has never allowed hat others will call success to  bow him up. He has maintained his status quo of simple and humble UCHE NWOSU till now, a situation some youths will use as abuse, oppressing others and being nuisance to the society.
It is clear that hon. Uche Nwosu climbed the ladder of life to where he is now. He didn’t believe is using fast lane unlike so many youths of today. Just like the biblical injunction, Hon. Uche Nwosu humbled himself and that is why God lifted him up.

IS HE A BILLIONAIRE?
“At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done.
We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.”
“I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness.”...Mother Theresa of Calcutta

One good thing about him is that he shares whatever he has with people no matter how small. He can even deny himself in other to reach out to people unlike the common selfish practice by people who forgot their humble beginning once they have a lift in comfort. Before the peoples’ glare, it is as if he is a billionaire. The question is : Is Hon. Uche Nwosu the wealthiest man in Imo State?                   The answer is NO. The issue here and the mark of difference is that he shares whatever he has with people in need. He hates seeing people in difficulty and never spares a second in responding to peoples’ plight once he can.

Empowerment:
The Youths of Imo state and beyond are very grateful to God for giving them a leader like Hon. Uche Nwosu. This is because of his character content especially in the area of Youth Empowerment.  It is on record that Hon. Uche Nwosu who is not interested in counting his assistance to people has empowered thousands of Youth, Women and Men in various capacities.
He is instrumental to so many youths in various positions of authority and affluence especially in government without requesting for anything in return. His ideology is that: an empowered youth should empower another youth, thus spreading the empowerment network which is a scheme targeted at reducing poverty especially among the Youths.

APPEAL: He is appealing to all Youths,Men and Women etc. who are yet to benefit from his magnanimity to be patient and not resort to acts inimical to integrity .

TITLES AND AWARDS
Hon. Uche Nwosu has received so many titles and Award both various Groups, Communities, Churches, Societies, Unions etc. They include:
TITLES
1. Ugwumba 1 of Eziama Obaire, Nkwerre L.G.A
2. Ugwumba Gburugburu 1 of Umuna, Orlu L.G.A
3. Ugwumba 1 of Umuokeh , Obowu L.G.A

AWARDS ( Numerous to mention)
● Best political appointee, 2016 by NUJ, Imo State chapter in conjuction with Imo State Government
●Best Commisioner Award, 2013
● Best goverbment officilal award by global excellence magazine
● Architect of Good Governance by NANS
● Award of Excellence by Owerri Nkwoji Women
●Ugwumba of St Micheal’s Catholic Church, Eziama Obaire
● Nehemiah Award by Anglican Communion, Owerri Diocese
● Prestigious Joshua Leadership award by Bishop Ukanwa, Bishop of Isi Mbano Diocese

 All these are in apt recognition of his excellent leadership, un-common contributions to human welfare, real and deep respect for God etc.


MESSSAGE FROM THE PUBLIC TO HON. UCHE NWOSU

We are really proud of you.
Continue in your good work
Do not be distracted, remain focused


ACHIEVEMENTS OF HON. UCHE NWOSU AS THE COMMISSIONER FOR LANDS, SURVEY, HOUSING AND URBAN PLANNING IN THE RESCUE MISSION GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE.

a. Perimeter surveys of the following:
i. 2002 Capitol Area (now Heroes Square)
ii. Central Market/Motor Park site at New Owerri
iii. Okohia Layout (within Public Building Layout)
iv. Housing Area “T”
v. Land designated as “B” (2) for Nigeria Immigration Service, Imo State Command, at Avu
b. Parcellation Surveys of a portion of Secretariat Extension Layouts, New Owerri, a portion of New Market Layout, Egbu, Owerri Housing Area “W” New Owerri
c. Sub division of the “landfill site” at Ogbaku into Environmental Recycling site and Landfill site respectively.
d. Detailed Perimeter survey of Remand Home Site (Rescue Layout) along Owerri/PH Road, Owerri.
e. Perimeter Survey of core services project site within the rescue Layout
f. Perimeter survey of 5 star hotel within the Rescue Layout
g. Perimeter survey of site for mass housing and Diaspora village at emeabiam Azara-Obiato in Mbaitoli LGA
h. Perimeter Survey of Pocket Layout within Housing Area “P” New Owerri.
i. Parcellation survey of the infill layout within Housing Area “C” New Owerri.  
j. Parcellation survey of a portion of Onitsha road/youth centre layout Owerri.
k. Perimeter survey of the sire for Imo-European University at Ideato LGA.
l. Parcellation survey of Housing Area “T” New Owerri.
m. Parcellation survey of plots RRT – RR12 within Aladinma Northern Extension Layout, (ANEL) Owerri (ongoing).
n. Parcellation survey of Nworie North layout, (ongoing) Owerri.
o. Parcellaton survey of Egbu/Naze Timber and Allied Market approach
p. Rescue Layout New Owerri
q. Okohia Layout Owerri (75% completed)
r. Perimeter survey of areas: ‘U’&’UA’
Design/Review of Urban and Regional Layouts:
a. Review of some layouts:
*Review of the submission of consultants on Housing Areas B, C, E, F, G and Commercial District G, all in New Owerri
*Review of Onitsha Road/Youth Centre Layout, Owerri
*Review of Nworie River Green Belt, Owerri
b. Design/Redesign of Layouts
*Designed the Egbu-Naze Timber and Allied Approach Layout, Arugo Layout Extension, Owerri
*Redesigned Housing Area “T”, “TA”, Nworie North and New Market Layouts, Owerri
*Proposal for the review of Owerri Master Plan has reached advanced stage
c. Commenced discussions for the development of waterfronts, parks and gardens in Imo State.
d. Raised the concept of and developed template for the realization of fruits and ancillary merchandise sales spots in Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe.
e. Redesigned of Federal Secretariat Extension Layout.
f. Redesigned Umuguma Residential Layout (Reserve “B”)
g. Designed Pocket Layout East of Nworie (Riverside), Infill Layout, Housing Area “P” (Pocket) Residential Layout, Housing Area “C” (Infill) Residential Layout, Rescue Layout and Okohia Layout, all in New Owerri.
h. Designed Otamiri South Extension Layout Annex, Owerri.
i. Design of Otamiri Pocket Layout and writing of the scheme (Akachi Project Site).
j. Design of Housing Area “P” (Infill Residential) Layout, New Owerri.
k. Reclamation of Nworie River Green Belt.
Land Activities
1. Land acquisition:
During the period under review, a new layout –Egbu/Naze Timber and Allied Market Approach Layout was acquired. Negotiations leading to further acquisition of more lands for Housing Schemes, Agriculture industries, Academic Institutions to mention a few are going on between the various communities in the (Three) Zones of the State and the Ministry.
Other land acquisitions included:
- Land for Diaspora village in Azara Obiato in Mbaitoli LGA (Completed)
- Land for Imo/European University in Ideato (Completed) land for Agricultural Development at Nkwerre (in progress).
- Land for development of sea Port Complex at Ossemotor Oguta (in progress).
- Land for Nnebukwu New Town project Oguta (completed, acquired for Federal Ministry of Niger Delta).
- Land for relocation of Timber Market at Umuaka Njaba (in progress).
- Land for Floor Tiles Industry Ltd at Nsu Ehime Mbano LGA (in progress).
- Land for Agriculture Development by Chelsea Nigeria Ltd (in progress).
- Land for Federal Government Silo Preservation Project at Okigwe (In progress).
- Naze Road Industrial Layout Okohia Layout
- Rebuilding and fencing of Nkwerre River Bank (Sun Rise Pack) etc.            
   

Imo was at the mercy of empowered miscreants when Okorocha came on board – Deputy Governor

Eze Madumere, deputy governor of Imo State, left the organised private sector of Corporate America where he was a brands expert to carry the ballot. Today, he is a major stakeholder in the Imo Rescue Mission Agenda. He spoke with ZEBULON AGOMUO on the achievements of the Rochas Okorocha administration and the progress of the state in the current dispensation. Excerpts:

You were a director for Women and Youth Mobilisation for Rochas Okorocha’s campaign in Imo State when he was a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 1998 and also acted as Chief Strategist on Media and Logistics for his presidential bid under the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in 2002-2003, then his Chief of Staff and now his deputy. What is it about you and Governor Okorocha that we don’t know?

Chronicling my political relationship with my leader and the incumbent governor of Imo State will be quite difficult for time and space will not permit me to do so. Our relationship has spanned over 22 years now. First and foremost, you do not follow what you know nothing about.  Owelle Rochas Okorocha is one

$ 2.29 M PROPERTY : OHAKIM HAS CASE TO ANSWER, EFCC INSISTS

                                  Ex governor of Imo State,  Ikedi Ohakim

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the no-case submission filed by former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim, after the prosecution closed its case with six witnesses in his ongoing trial on money laundering charges.

The EFCC is prosecuting Ohakim who was Imo State Governor between 2007 and 2011 on three counts of money laundering.

The prosecution accused Ohakim of purchasing the property at 60, Kwame Nkrumah Street, Plot No 1098, Cadastral ZoneA04,  Asokoro District, Abuja with cash payment of $2.29m which was said to be dollar equivalent of N270m in November 2008.

Ohakim was also accused of failing to declare the property as part of his assets when asked by the EFCC to do so.

Ohakim filed his no-case submission after the prosecution closed its case on May 5, claiming that the evidence led failed to link him with the alleged offences.

But the prosecuting lawyer, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on Monday urged the court to reject the no-case submission made on behalf of the defendant by his lawyer, Awa Kalu (SAN).

Keyamo said the prosecution had led sufficient evidence to establish its case against the defendant.

The prosecutor urged the court to order the defendant to enter his defence.

Keyamo, while adopting his written submission in opposition to the no-case submission, noted that the defendant had, in his statement to the EFCC admitted making payment for the property in dollars, but later said the payment was made in naira cash.

He maintained that the prosecution had proved that that Ohakim attempted to conceal the source of the property and the source of the fund which he said was an element of money laundry.

He faulted claim by the defendant that he (Ohakim) that he had withdrawn his confessional statement, when he freely made the statement admitting making payment for the property.

Keyamo added that it was too late for Ohakim to claim to have withdrawn his confessional statement when he did not object at the point of tendering it as exhibit.

“If he was not in a state of mind to make those statements, in which he implicated himself, he should have said so. It is trite law that it is not at the state of submission that one can object to a statement, it is at the point of tendering it,” Keyamo said.

Faulting the claim by Ohakim that he could not remember how payment was made for the house, Keyamo said it was strange that an adult could claim to have forgotten how such a transaction was carried out.

He urged the court to take judicial notice of the fact that no man would forget how he acquired his house.

“It is either the court finds that he did not own the house or he owned and acquired it, but failed to declare it. It will help to shed light on the hidden issues if the defendant is called upon to enter his defence,” Keyamo said.

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KANO KILLING : OKOROCHA, MADUMERE, OHANEZE MEET WITH NORTHERN GOVERNORS

Governor Rochas Okorocha, his Kaduna and Bauchi states’ counterparts, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai and Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, and the  national chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John  Odigie-Oyegun, yesterdy met with leaders of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo led by its  President-General, Chief Gary Igariway in Owerri, Imo State and  discussed the killing of an Igbo woman accused of alleged blasphemy in Kano State.

The meeting took place after the visiting governors and APC National Chairman had attended the achievements  presentation ceremony of the Imo State governor, Owelle Okorocha. The governors, Chief Oyegun  and Ohaneze leaders condemned the disturbing issues of  the alleged killing of the Igbo woman in Kano, the herdsmen menace and the need to see  those behind these unlawful acts as criminals and common  enemies of the nation.

In his speech at the meeting, Governor el-Rufai said that the  governors from the northern part of the country condemned totally the  murder of the Igbo woman in Kano, and that the matter should be  treated as a case of murder while those responsible must be brought to face the wrath of the law.

He said, “We will not accept a situation where people either  Christians or Muslims hide under the umbrella of religion to commit  crime. If someone had insulted God, the person should be left for God  to take care of. I have advised the Kano governor to publicly deal  with the people involved to serve as a deterrent to others.”

Assembly crisis: Reps summon Kogi gov, chief of army staff

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello

The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello, over the festering leadership crisis in the state House of Assembly.

It accused the governor of encouraging five out of the 25-member legislature to continue sitting, defying a resolution of the National Assembly in which it assumed control of the state assembly.

The group of five recently passed the 2016 Appropriation Bill of the state and also approved the nominees for commissioners and special advisers for Bello “illegally.”

The governor is to appear along with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, before a panel constituted by the Speaker, Mr. Yakubu Dogara.
The panel is chaired by the Leader of the House, and member of the All Progressives Congress from Lagos State, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila.

Buratai was dragged into the matter following reports that Bello allegedly secured the services of soldiers to give protection to five members to continue to sit and make laws for the state.

Lawmakers also pointed out that an Abuja Federal High Court on May 19, “nullified the purported” impeachment of the Speaker of the House, Mr. Momoh Jimoh-Lawal.

Jimoh-Lawal’s impeachment had triggered the crisis, which had seen the National Assembly jointly passing a resolution in March to assume control of the state assembly in compliance with Section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution ( as amended).

Tuesday’s decision of the House to summon Bello and Buratai came after a motion of urgent national importance moved by a member from Enugu State, Mr. Chukwuemeka Ujam.

It was a session where angry Reps also threatened to initiate impeachment proceedings against Bello.

One angry member from Gombe State, Mr. Ali Isa, argued, “We can begin a process to impeach the governor. Before law as it stands today, the National Assembly is the legislative House of Kogi State.”

Ujam mentioned instances of what he termed, “illegality and impunity” in the state beginning from May 31.

He stated that on May 31, masked armed men reportedly invaded the legislative quarters in Lokoja, “shooting into the air and causing pandemonium in an attempt to either assassinate the G-15 members of the Kogi State House of Assembly or intimidate them from carrying out their legislative functions.”

Ujam added, “The House is aware that the armed military men were alleged to be officers of the Nigerian Army led by one Captain Usman from Nigerian Army Records, Lokoja in company with the Chief Security Detail and escorts of the governor.

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US expresses concern over Niger Delta uprisings

The United States Mission to Nigeria has said it supports dialogue for the resolution of the violence in the Niger Delta.

It expressed concern over the rising violence and attacks in the Niger Delta, saying it was monitoring reports of attacks and other incidents in the region.

The embassy in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said it shared the concerns of all Nigerians about the attacks, adding that it was in support of efforts, including dialogue, to address the grievances in the Niger Delta.

The mission called on all parties to resolve their disputes through peaceful means, emphasising that human rights of all Nigerians must be protected.

It said, “We encourage all parties to resolve their disputes through peaceful means and emphasise that human rights of all Nigerians must be protected.


“We continue to call on all Nigerians to persevere in efforts to achieve common goals: to end violence and curb the activities of criminal elements; to establish conditions and mechanisms for profound, positive, and lasting changes in the region; and to provide economic opportunity and needed services for residents of the Niger Delta.”

TRAGEDY IN ABA, ABIA STATE AS TANKER LADEN WITH FUEL HITS OTHER VEHICLES

THREE vehicles were gutted by fire in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, when the driver a tanker laden with fuel lost control and crashed into them before finally ramming into another trailer along the ever busy Aba-Ikot Epkene road.

It was gathered that over 20 persons escaped death when the tanker with Registration Number NEN 571XA and the other vehicles as well as a Mack trailer with Registration Number XA 499 SKN were descending the Aba river bridge.

The accident, which happened on Saturday evening, was said to be as a result of brake failure
It was learnt that the tanker driver struggled to regain control, before the truck hit the cars, a white 190 Mercedes Benz V-Boot and a Honda Prelude saloon car, which somersaulted twice.

An eyewitness told Southern City News that the driver of the trailer used his truck to prevent the fuel tanker from running across the Aba river bridge where passengers were boarding vehicles to different parts of the city centre.

He said, “If the fuel tanker had crossed the bridge, there would have been casualties as many passengers were boarding vehicles to the city centre around the bridge.”

Some residents who spoke with our correspondent called on the state and the Federal Government to come to the aid of residents of the area by building a flyover at the bridge head to prevent accidents around the area.

RITUALS KILLING: EDO STATE RECORDS VICTIM

Headless corpse rattles Edo residents

THERE was panic among residents of Auchi community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, following the shocking discovering of the headless corpse of a middle-aged man on the Benin-Okenne-Lokoja expressway.
It was gathered that the body of the victim identified as Clement was found in front of Campus Two of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi.

It was learnt that the late Clement was likely a commercial motorcyclist as his severed head was sighted by the roadside, a little distance from a motorcycle.
The circumstances surrounding the victim’s death was not clear as at press time, even as some sources gave conflicting accounts on the cause of his death.

While some residents claimed that the deceased was allegedly murdered by suspected ritualists, others said that he might have been crushed to death by a heavy-duty truck on Sunday.

The Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Moses Bature, who confirmed the incident, said that it was a suspected case of a fatal accident involving a hit-and-run driver.

Bature also said that the corpse had been deposited at a mortuary.
He said, “It is hit-and-run. We did not see the driver. We only carried the body to a mortuary.”

Stephen Keshi is dead : Read how he died.... Family account

                  Late Stephen Keshi

Family sources have explained how Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, former Nigerian football captain and coach died.

Keshi, 54, died early today in Benin, capital of Edo State, just about six months after his wife, Kate died in the United States.

According to close family sources, Keshi complained of being unwell just before midnight on Tuesday and he was found to be gasping for breath.

He was rushed to Faith Hospital in the Benin Government Reservation Area. He died around 00.30 this morning.
His body has been deposited at the Central Hospital in the city.

Keshi was born in Azare Bauchi state on 23 January, 1962.

He spent most of his growing up years in Lagos. He started playing football for the defunct African Continental Bank in 1979.
He joined the New Nigerian Bank in 1980 and played for four years. He joined Stade d’Abidjan in 1985.

Two years after, Keshi moved over to Lokeren in Belgium, a country where he also played for Anderlecht.

Keshi played for Nigeria between 1981 and 1995, making 64 appearances.

He was appointed manager of the Nigeria national team in 2011, during which he qualified Nigeria for the World Cup in Brazil and also won the African Nations Cup in 2013.

Only Egypt’s Mahmoud El-Gohary, had won the Africa Cup of Nations as both a player and a coach, before Keshi.

Keshi also coached Togo and Mali before being appointed to lead Nigeria.

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Buhari to implement Yar’Adua’s agreement with N’Delta militants

Buhari to implement Yar’Adua’s agreement with N’Delta militants

Late President Umaru Yar’Adua

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently studying the gazette signed by late President Umaru Yar’Adua on the Niger Delta crisis as one of the possible ways of tackling the renewed violence being orchestrated by the Niger Delta Avengers in the region, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt.

The purpose of revisiting the gazette, it was further learnt, was to ensure that all the agreements contained in the document were implemented by the Federal Government.

The development is coming at a time the destruction of oil facilities in the Niger Delta by the militants has crippled crude oil production and power supply.
By Friday, power generation was said to have dropped to 2,832.5MW because of the attacks.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, confirmed to our correspondent on Saturday that the Federal Government was doing all within its ability to restore peace to the Niger Delta.

Adesina listed some of the steps being taken to include consultations and the revisiting of the document signed by the late President.

“Every effort is being made to restore calmness to the Niger Delta, including consultation, and taking a fresh look at the gazette signed by the Umaru Yar’Adua government, so that the agreements contained therein will be implemented,” the presidential spokesman said.

The Senior Special Assistant to President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, had at a press conference on Friday confirmed that some of officials of the Federal Government were already holding discussions on how to end the violence.

Enang had said some ministers along with top government officials from the Niger Delta had opened talks with the governors and aggrieved people from the region on how to resolve the conflict.

He said the government was prepared to peacefully resolve the conflict.
He listed Federal Government’s representatives currently engaging in dialogue with the stakeholders in Niger Delta to include the Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.); Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru; Co-ordinator, Amnesty Office, Gen. Paul Boroh (retd.) and other ministers from the region.

He said, “The Minister of Niger Delta, the Minister of Interior, the Coordinator of the Amnesty Office have been taking actions consistent with their powers and with what I know, almost all the ministers and officers from the Niger Delta region have returned to their respective states, zones and blocks to talk to their leaders and their aggrieved persons on the need for us to maintain peace.
“That is going on and they are the representatives of Mr. President. I will not tell you what Mr. President wants to do in person but these are officers and offices which are dealing with this matter.”

NAVAL OFFICER, 18 OTHERS KILLED IN RIVERS STATE.

Gunmen kill naval officer, 18 others in Rivers

Some militants

Gunmen suspected to be cult members on Saturday killed 19 persons in Aluu community in Ikwerre Local Government Area and Obite community in Etche council area of Rivers State.

A naval officer was among those killed when members of two cult groups stormed the communities and engaged each other in a free-for-all.
The gunmen, believed to be of Greenlanders cult, invaded Aluu in reprisal against a rival group, Icelanders and killed 15 persons, including a nursing mother.

A naval personnel, who was among the Joint Task Force team that went to the area to bring the situation under control, was hit by a bullet from the cultists.
Many others were injured during the attack in the Aluu community.
It was gathered that the cult members also killed some innocent persons and left several others with bullet wounds.

Some of the cult members also stormed Etche community and killed four persons, a community source, who witnessed the shootings, told SUNDAY PUNCH.

It was learnt that the gunmen invaded a superstore in Omuoda village, opened fire and killed several people.

The bandits later advanced to Omuahunwo village and killed four of their victims who were suspected to be cultists.

Our correspondents gathered that the assailants carried out the coordinated attacked based on information that some members of the Icelanders were taking refuge in Aluu. The incident left the residents of the area in anxiety as some people in the affected communities fled their homes.

A source who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “Some cult members believed to be members of Greenlanders entered the community and killed some people. The boys operated in a very terrible manner. They went to a supermarket where people usually go to buy something and opened fire on over six people.

“Some people narrowly escaped with gun wounds. We do not know the cause of the killings, although we suspected that it is a cult war.’’
In Obite, four persons suspected to be members of the Greenlanders were allegedly killed by the Icelanders.

A source in the area told SUNDAY PUNCH that the cult group invaded Obite at 8am on Saturday, destroyed and looted many property in the community.
“At the moment, people are running away and nobody knows who is who. The cult boys entered the community by 8am and started shooting the people they described as their enemies.

“The Icelanders boys were the ones that shot the Degbam boys, but the fear now is that the Degbam cult group has written a letter to the community, asking the residents to flee because they are going to revenge,’’ a source said.

When contacted, the Caretaker Chairman of Ikwerre LGA, Mr. Samuel Nwanosike, stated that the reports about the incident were overblown.
Nwanosike stressed that the government had swiftly responded to the situation and restored normalcy in the area.

The council chairman, who visited the area with some security personnel, stated that the bandits had been chased out of the community.
Nwanosike added that soldiers raided some hideouts in the area and rescued a victim, Kenneth Wobunwo, who was abducted two weeks ago. Wobunwo is the paramount ruler of Aluu community.

Nwanosike, however, confirmed that some of the hoodlums, who caused that unrest in the area, had been arrested during the security intervention.
When contacted, the state Assistant Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Grace Iringe-Koko, said she had not been briefed about the incident.

But a security source, spoke on condition of anonymity, told SUNDAY PUNCH that a naval officer was killed during the incident.

Osinbajo in charge. ..as PMB embarks on 10 days vacation abroad

Osinbajo to act as President for 10 days

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he has transmitted a letter to the National Assembly intimating the federal lawmakers of his 10-day vacation starting today.

Buhari disclosed this while speaking to journalists at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly before leaving for London where he is expected to attend to his ill-health.


With the letter to the National Assembly, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to act as President for the period Buhari would be away.

Imo Assembly recalls suspended members

Three suspended members of the Imo State House of Assembly, Ifeanyi Lawrence Duruji, Ngozi Sylvia Obiefule and Obinna Arubrose Egu representing Ehime Mbano, Isu and Ngor Okpala State constituencies respectively have been recalled to join their colleagues in the law making body.

Hon. Acho Ihim, the Speaker of the House, who pronounced their reinstatement during a fully attended session of the House, said that the suspended lawmakers were being recalled based on their manifest demonstration of remorse and penitence which they exhibited while on suspension.

Hon. Ihim who represents Okigwe State constituency, the report of the committee set up to look into their parliamentary conducts which led to their suspension indicated that they regretted their action that earned them the suspension.
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Ihim said while one of them went totally on her knees before the committee pleading for forgiveness, another as contained in the report dropped his arrogance, wrote a confessional and humble letter denouncing his actions and that of his constituency, just as the third dissociated himself from the acts that gave rise to the suspension, pleading for pardon.

Ihim who is also the Vice President of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) African Region affirmed that following their plea for leniency and forgiveness, the House in line with the committee’s recommendations lifted their suspension beginning from Tuesday, June 7, 2016 when the House would reconvene.

It would be recalled that the recalled legislators were suspended two months ago by the House over acts capable of crippling the operations of the Assembly.