Dutse - The Police Command in Jigawa said it arrested two persons in connection with the killing of two sisters over alleged witchcraft in Gwaram Local Government Area of the state.
The command Public Relations Officer, Mr Abdu Jinjiri, said on Thursday in Dutse that investigation was ongoing to determine the level of involvement of the accused in the allegation.
The police spokesman said the command would not tolerate any extrajudicial killing in the state, adding that if the suspects were found guilty, they would be prosecuted.
The two sisters were allegedly killed on Wednesday by some irate youths.
The sisters, according to the youths of Kila village, Gwaram, were alleged to have killed one Abubakar Sule through witchcraft. (NAN)
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Thursday 5 September 2013
Farmer kills man for allegedly raping his wife
Oyo - A farmer in Isheyin Local Government Area of Oyo State has shot dead a herdsman for allegedly raping his (farmer) wife on his farm at Sawo Village, near Oyo
Spokesperson of the state Police Command, DSP Olabisi Ilobanofor, confirmed the incident on Thursday.
She said that the incident occurred on Aug. 24
She said that the Divisional Police Headquarters in Iseyin, led by the DPO, rushed to the scene to forestall breakdown of law and order in the area.
``Information available to the command is that the farmer and his wife were working in separate portions of their farm when his wife shouted for help.
``When he got there, he met the herdsman raping his wife and shot him from close range with a locally made gun,“ she said.
Ilobanofor said that the suspect and his wife had been detained at the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Iyagangu, Ibadan.
She said that the duo would be charged to court as soon investigation was concluded.
While urging residents of the area to remain calm, the PPRO assured that the police would conduct thorough investigation into the matter. (NAN)
Spokesperson of the state Police Command, DSP Olabisi Ilobanofor, confirmed the incident on Thursday.
She said that the incident occurred on Aug. 24
She said that the Divisional Police Headquarters in Iseyin, led by the DPO, rushed to the scene to forestall breakdown of law and order in the area.
``Information available to the command is that the farmer and his wife were working in separate portions of their farm when his wife shouted for help.
``When he got there, he met the herdsman raping his wife and shot him from close range with a locally made gun,“ she said.
Ilobanofor said that the suspect and his wife had been detained at the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Iyagangu, Ibadan.
She said that the duo would be charged to court as soon investigation was concluded.
While urging residents of the area to remain calm, the PPRO assured that the police would conduct thorough investigation into the matter. (NAN)
Jonathan has no interest in NYCN leadership, says Minister
Abuja - The Supervising Minister of Youths Development, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Thursday said that President Goodluck Jonathan had no interest in the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).
Abdullahi told newsmen during a `family meeting’ with key NYCN stakeholders at the National stadium in Abuja.
He said it was unfair for anyone to drag the name of Mr President to an election of NYCN magnitude.
``Contrary to the rumour making the round and impression created, President Jonathan does not have any reason to be interest in who emerges as president of the council.
``If anybody is parading him/herself as the president’s candidate, he/she is on his own, it is unfair to drag the president’s name into this,’’ he said.
Abdullahi, who is also the sports minister, said that government had obligation to the youth in the country and not to NYCN.
``The Federal Government of Nigeria is obligated to the youth of this country, but its obligation to the youth is not the same thing as it being obligated to NYCN.
``Although, NYCN is a very important organisation of young intellects in this country, but the NYCN is not a government agency.
``The NYCN is not a constitutional organisation under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, so the government is not going to detain itself because of NYCN,’’ he said.
He said the NYCN became important because government wanted a coordinated youth organisation.
``NYCN is important because government will be happy to have a strong platform for coordinated intervention on those issues that affect young people.
``If we have a strong NYCN, it makes it easy for government to service the interest of young people, but with a disorganised council, government may not want to intervene.
``So, it is in the interest of young people anywhere that NYCN is strong and united,’’ he said.
The minister charged the NYCN to make itself relevant to its agenda to gain government’s support.
According to him, if the NYCN makes itself relevant in the agenda of the Federal Government to service the interest of young people, NYCN will also stand to benefit.
``But, if NYCN makes itself incapable of providing the platform for it, the government will not be showing responsibility, instead, obliged to seek new partnership,’’ he said.
Abdullahi noted that though, a lot of injustice had been committed in the past, they could still be corrected.
``In my understanding, a lot of wrongs have been carried out, but I believe that if you want to do justice, you have to be willing to start all over.
``And I hope we will do that,’’ he said.
There was an alleged mismanagement of NYCN election, which led to the sack of the former Minister of Youths Development, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir. (NAN)
Abdullahi told newsmen during a `family meeting’ with key NYCN stakeholders at the National stadium in Abuja.
He said it was unfair for anyone to drag the name of Mr President to an election of NYCN magnitude.
``Contrary to the rumour making the round and impression created, President Jonathan does not have any reason to be interest in who emerges as president of the council.
``If anybody is parading him/herself as the president’s candidate, he/she is on his own, it is unfair to drag the president’s name into this,’’ he said.
Abdullahi, who is also the sports minister, said that government had obligation to the youth in the country and not to NYCN.
``The Federal Government of Nigeria is obligated to the youth of this country, but its obligation to the youth is not the same thing as it being obligated to NYCN.
``Although, NYCN is a very important organisation of young intellects in this country, but the NYCN is not a government agency.
``The NYCN is not a constitutional organisation under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, so the government is not going to detain itself because of NYCN,’’ he said.
He said the NYCN became important because government wanted a coordinated youth organisation.
``NYCN is important because government will be happy to have a strong platform for coordinated intervention on those issues that affect young people.
``If we have a strong NYCN, it makes it easy for government to service the interest of young people, but with a disorganised council, government may not want to intervene.
``So, it is in the interest of young people anywhere that NYCN is strong and united,’’ he said.
The minister charged the NYCN to make itself relevant to its agenda to gain government’s support.
According to him, if the NYCN makes itself relevant in the agenda of the Federal Government to service the interest of young people, NYCN will also stand to benefit.
``But, if NYCN makes itself incapable of providing the platform for it, the government will not be showing responsibility, instead, obliged to seek new partnership,’’ he said.
Abdullahi noted that though, a lot of injustice had been committed in the past, they could still be corrected.
``In my understanding, a lot of wrongs have been carried out, but I believe that if you want to do justice, you have to be willing to start all over.
``And I hope we will do that,’’ he said.
There was an alleged mismanagement of NYCN election, which led to the sack of the former Minister of Youths Development, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir. (NAN)
20 killed; council, schools, clinic razed by Boko Haram
BY NDAHI MARAMA, MAIDUGURI
No fewer than 20 people were feared dead, several others sustained injuries with the setting ablaze of Nganzai Local Government Area Secretariat, two primary schools, a clinic and some residential houses when some suspected Boko Haram members in a separate attacks laid ambush to Gajiram, the council headquarters of Nganzai and Bulabulin Ngawra Village of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno state
More details soon
No fewer than 20 people were feared dead, several others sustained injuries with the setting ablaze of Nganzai Local Government Area Secretariat, two primary schools, a clinic and some residential houses when some suspected Boko Haram members in a separate attacks laid ambush to Gajiram, the council headquarters of Nganzai and Bulabulin Ngawra Village of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno state
More details soon
FG approves N15bn loan to farmers at 1% interest rate
By Babajide Komolafe & Emmanuel Elebeke
The 19th Nigeria Economic Summit ended Thursday with the federal government accepting recommendations for cheap loans to farmers, by announcing a N15 billion loan at one per cent interest rate to farmers for the planting season through the Bank of Agriculture (BOA).
In addition to this, it also approved the privatisation for the Bank, and the Abuja Securities and Commodity Exchange (ASCE), and it is set to award contract for the 3000 mega watt Mabilla power plant.
Meanwhile the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called for enactment of relevant legislations to back and institutionalise key components of the on-going Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA).
Vice President Namadi Sambo announced this policy measures in closing remarks during the last session of the summit.
More details soon
The 19th Nigeria Economic Summit ended Thursday with the federal government accepting recommendations for cheap loans to farmers, by announcing a N15 billion loan at one per cent interest rate to farmers for the planting season through the Bank of Agriculture (BOA).
In addition to this, it also approved the privatisation for the Bank, and the Abuja Securities and Commodity Exchange (ASCE), and it is set to award contract for the 3000 mega watt Mabilla power plant.
Meanwhile the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called for enactment of relevant legislations to back and institutionalise key components of the on-going Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA).
Vice President Namadi Sambo announced this policy measures in closing remarks during the last session of the summit.
More details soon
Police arrest 5-man syndicate on counterfeit currencies
Damaturu - The Police Command in Yobe on Thursday paraded a five-man syndicate in possession of counterfeit foreign and Nigerian currencies allegedly being sold to the public.
Alhaji Sanusi Rufai, the Commissioner of Police, told newsmen in Damaturu that the suspects were arrested in possession of N955,500; 22,400 dollars and CFA 62,000 counterfeit notes.
The commissioner said a suspect was arrested in Damaturu in possession of N10,000 counterfeit notes.
He said during interrogation by the police, the suspect said he bought it from someone who was also arrested in possession of N54,500 notes.
He added that upon interrogation, another suspect led the police to arrest a member of the syndicate who was also found in possession of N30,000 notes.
The commissioner said a major dealer from Kano, who allegedly supplied the currencies, had been caught.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police has given relations of 32 policemen slain by Boko Haram insurgents in the state about N20 million.
The commissioner explained that “this is assistance to relations of those killed in the Boko Haram insurgency and not part of their entitlements”. (NAN)
Alhaji Sanusi Rufai, the Commissioner of Police, told newsmen in Damaturu that the suspects were arrested in possession of N955,500; 22,400 dollars and CFA 62,000 counterfeit notes.
The commissioner said a suspect was arrested in Damaturu in possession of N10,000 counterfeit notes.
He said during interrogation by the police, the suspect said he bought it from someone who was also arrested in possession of N54,500 notes.
He added that upon interrogation, another suspect led the police to arrest a member of the syndicate who was also found in possession of N30,000 notes.
The commissioner said a major dealer from Kano, who allegedly supplied the currencies, had been caught.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police has given relations of 32 policemen slain by Boko Haram insurgents in the state about N20 million.
The commissioner explained that “this is assistance to relations of those killed in the Boko Haram insurgency and not part of their entitlements”. (NAN)
US military strike: Syrian foreign minister to hold talks in Moscow
MOSCOW (AFP) - Syria's foreign minister will on Monday travel to Moscow to discuss the crisis in his country with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, Moscow said.
Foreign Minister Walid Muallem's visit will come after a Saint Petersburg summit of 20 major developed and developing economies at which the Syrian crisis is expected to feature prominently.
Russia has been a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime for the past two and a half years, and is fiercely resisting possible military action in response to the regime's suspected use of chemical weapons.
"They (the talks) will focus on an all-encompassing discussion of all the aspects of the current situation in Syria and around it," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.
Foreign Minister Walid Muallem's visit will come after a Saint Petersburg summit of 20 major developed and developing economies at which the Syrian crisis is expected to feature prominently.
Russia has been a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime for the past two and a half years, and is fiercely resisting possible military action in response to the regime's suspected use of chemical weapons.
"They (the talks) will focus on an all-encompassing discussion of all the aspects of the current situation in Syria and around it," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.
Taliban shoot dead female Indian author in Afghanistan
KABUL (AFP) - Suspected Taliban militants shot dead the Indian author Sushmita Banerjee, writer of a popular book about her dramatic escape from the Taliban in the 90s, in eastern Afghan province of Paktika on Wednesday night, police said.
"We found her bullet riddled body near Madrassa on the outskirts of Sharan city (provincial capital) this morning," provincial police chief Dawlat Khan Zadran told AFP, confirming earlier reports from Indian media.
"We found her bullet riddled body near Madrassa on the outskirts of Sharan city (provincial capital) this morning," provincial police chief Dawlat Khan Zadran told AFP, confirming earlier reports from Indian media.
AUC, AGRA sign MoU to grow agriculture
By JIMOH BABATUNDE, Maputo
The African Union Commission and the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will make the continent more food secured.
The agreement is to foster collaboration and strengthen the working relationship between Africa Union Commission (AUC) and Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) so as to support the strong implementation of AU´s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP).
CAADP brings together key players - at the continental, regional and national levels - to improve co-ordination, share knowledge, successes and failures, to encourage one another, and to promote joint and separate efforts to achieve the CAADP goals.
Speaking at the brief ceremony, Africa Union´s commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, Tmusiime Rhoda peace, promised that the signing of the MOU is a re-affirmation of the need to work with AGRA as they have competitive edge in dealing with smallholder farmers in the continent.
Explaining that 2014 declared as the AU Year of Agriculture and Food Security will not be achievable if they don’t work with notable partners like AGRA, “we need everybody, wherever they are placed and in whatever they do to be part of the building the case for agriculture and demonstrating what agriculture can do on the continent in the entire year of 2014.”
Speaking at the launch, Deputy Chairman, AGRA, Strive Masiyiwa said it is coincidence that the Africa Union used their platform to bring African leaders together 10 years ago in Maputo to launch Agriculture revolution with the pledge of 10% of their national budget to agriculture.
“It is wonderful that we are here in Maputo to access how far the journey has been and how to re-assess how to defeat hunger in Africa.”
The President of AGRA, Jane Karuku appreciating what the AUC has done with CAADP in trying to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty through agriculture, promised the support of AGRA in increasing agriculture productivity and promote agriculture development by addressing best practices.
The African Union Commission and the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will make the continent more food secured.
The agreement is to foster collaboration and strengthen the working relationship between Africa Union Commission (AUC) and Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) so as to support the strong implementation of AU´s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP).
CAADP brings together key players - at the continental, regional and national levels - to improve co-ordination, share knowledge, successes and failures, to encourage one another, and to promote joint and separate efforts to achieve the CAADP goals.
Speaking at the brief ceremony, Africa Union´s commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, Tmusiime Rhoda peace, promised that the signing of the MOU is a re-affirmation of the need to work with AGRA as they have competitive edge in dealing with smallholder farmers in the continent.
Explaining that 2014 declared as the AU Year of Agriculture and Food Security will not be achievable if they don’t work with notable partners like AGRA, “we need everybody, wherever they are placed and in whatever they do to be part of the building the case for agriculture and demonstrating what agriculture can do on the continent in the entire year of 2014.”
Speaking at the launch, Deputy Chairman, AGRA, Strive Masiyiwa said it is coincidence that the Africa Union used their platform to bring African leaders together 10 years ago in Maputo to launch Agriculture revolution with the pledge of 10% of their national budget to agriculture.
“It is wonderful that we are here in Maputo to access how far the journey has been and how to re-assess how to defeat hunger in Africa.”
The President of AGRA, Jane Karuku appreciating what the AUC has done with CAADP in trying to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty through agriculture, promised the support of AGRA in increasing agriculture productivity and promote agriculture development by addressing best practices.
Uncompleted 4-storey building collapses in Onitsha
Onitsha - A four storey building under construction in Onitsha, Anambra, collapsed after a downpour on Wednesday .
The incident occurred at 24 Obanye St. near the Onitsha General Post Office at about 3.30 p.m.
A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who was at the scene of the incident in Onitsha, gathered that no life was lost in the incident.
An eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity said that builders and labourers working on the building were not around for work as the downpour started at about 6.30 a.m.
``We heard a heavy sound and as most of the neighbours in the street rushed out, we saw the uncompleted building collapsing.
``It was a big surprise to all of us because we noticed that recently work on the building was going on at a very high speed.
``It is just a pity for such a huge financial loss. But thank God that no one was working in the building today and no one was injured in the incident,’’ he said.
As at the time of this report, the cause of the collapse had yet to be ascertained.
NAN reports that a similar incident had occurred in June. (NAN
The incident occurred at 24 Obanye St. near the Onitsha General Post Office at about 3.30 p.m.
A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who was at the scene of the incident in Onitsha, gathered that no life was lost in the incident.
An eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity said that builders and labourers working on the building were not around for work as the downpour started at about 6.30 a.m.
``We heard a heavy sound and as most of the neighbours in the street rushed out, we saw the uncompleted building collapsing.
``It was a big surprise to all of us because we noticed that recently work on the building was going on at a very high speed.
``It is just a pity for such a huge financial loss. But thank God that no one was working in the building today and no one was injured in the incident,’’ he said.
As at the time of this report, the cause of the collapse had yet to be ascertained.
NAN reports that a similar incident had occurred in June. (NAN
Dangote refinery to employ 8,000 engineers, create jobs for 85,000 Nigerians
Abuja - The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said about 8,000 engineers would be needed for the smooth take off of the nine- billion- dollar Dangote Refinery/Fertiliser plant in Ondo.
Dangote told State House correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja that the project, when completed, would provide direct and indirect jobs for 85,000 Nigerians.
He said the group had secured a 3.3 billion-dollar credit facility from a consortium of banks for the project.
According to him, importation of petroleum products will end by 2016 as the plant will commence production in the next three years.
He said his plan was to make the country self-reliant in petrochemical and petroleum products, as well as make it an industrial giant.
``Now, Nigeria is going to be taken out of the list of countries that import petroleum products. We will produce 20 million metric tonnes which is equivalent to what Nigeria consumes currently.
``Today, we did the signing ceremony, the vice-president came to witness the signing but we insisted on coming to thank Mr president for his policies .
``Without good government policies, there is no way the private sector can invest in Nigeria, because we are not Father Christmas at all. The policies have to be right,’’ he said.
According to Dangote, Nigeria currently spends about 30 billion dollars annually on importation of petroleum products.
He said the complex planned by his group would make Nigeria a net exporter of petroleum products, including diesel and aviation fuel, as well as poly-propylene and fertiliser. (NAN)
Dangote told State House correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja that the project, when completed, would provide direct and indirect jobs for 85,000 Nigerians.
He said the group had secured a 3.3 billion-dollar credit facility from a consortium of banks for the project.
According to him, importation of petroleum products will end by 2016 as the plant will commence production in the next three years.
He said his plan was to make the country self-reliant in petrochemical and petroleum products, as well as make it an industrial giant.
``Now, Nigeria is going to be taken out of the list of countries that import petroleum products. We will produce 20 million metric tonnes which is equivalent to what Nigeria consumes currently.
``Today, we did the signing ceremony, the vice-president came to witness the signing but we insisted on coming to thank Mr president for his policies .
``Without good government policies, there is no way the private sector can invest in Nigeria, because we are not Father Christmas at all. The policies have to be right,’’ he said.
According to Dangote, Nigeria currently spends about 30 billion dollars annually on importation of petroleum products.
He said the complex planned by his group would make Nigeria a net exporter of petroleum products, including diesel and aviation fuel, as well as poly-propylene and fertiliser. (NAN)
Don’t destroy varsity system, PFN warns ASUU, FG
By SIMON EBEGBULEM
BENIN — Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has expressed worries over the prolonged strike embarked upon by Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and urged the Federal Government to hasten peace moves in the interest of Nigerian students.
PFN, in a statement by its National President, Rev. Felix Omobude, in Benin City, Edo State, yesterday, acknowledged the alleged failure of the Federal Government to honour the agreement reached with ASUU in 2009, and appealed to parties to find urgent solution to the problem so as not to destroy the university system.
He said: “While PFN salutes the spartan courage of the leadership of ASUU for its positive position on the urgent need to revamp and reposition the education sector, PFN is of the strong view that the need has arisen to bring into sharp focus, the crushing brunt the country is now being made to bear for the continued closure of the universities.
“PFN appeals to ASUU not to throw away the baby with its bath water but should return to class as soon as possible in the interest of parents, students and indeed, the country.”
It urged the Federal Government to treasure the integrity that goes with honouring agreements by implementing the said agreement with ASUU with candour and greater commitment as that will reposition and service the education sector on continuous basis, instead of waiting to be stampeded into action by strikes.
PFN called on “the three tiers of government to urgently address the issues of insecurity and unemployment currently posing serious threat to millions of Nigerians. We urge government at all levels to, as a matter of urgency, address the issue of unemployment in the country with particular emphasis on youth restiveness.”
BENIN — Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has expressed worries over the prolonged strike embarked upon by Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and urged the Federal Government to hasten peace moves in the interest of Nigerian students.
PFN, in a statement by its National President, Rev. Felix Omobude, in Benin City, Edo State, yesterday, acknowledged the alleged failure of the Federal Government to honour the agreement reached with ASUU in 2009, and appealed to parties to find urgent solution to the problem so as not to destroy the university system.
He said: “While PFN salutes the spartan courage of the leadership of ASUU for its positive position on the urgent need to revamp and reposition the education sector, PFN is of the strong view that the need has arisen to bring into sharp focus, the crushing brunt the country is now being made to bear for the continued closure of the universities.
“PFN appeals to ASUU not to throw away the baby with its bath water but should return to class as soon as possible in the interest of parents, students and indeed, the country.”
It urged the Federal Government to treasure the integrity that goes with honouring agreements by implementing the said agreement with ASUU with candour and greater commitment as that will reposition and service the education sector on continuous basis, instead of waiting to be stampeded into action by strikes.
PFN called on “the three tiers of government to urgently address the issues of insecurity and unemployment currently posing serious threat to millions of Nigerians. We urge government at all levels to, as a matter of urgency, address the issue of unemployment in the country with particular emphasis on youth restiveness.”
Generator fumes kills newly-wed couple, one other in Calabar
BY EMMA UNA
CALABAR — A newly married couple, who packed to their house soon after wedding have been reportedly killed by generator fumes in Ikot Omin on the outskirts of Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
The couple, Bassey Effiong (27), his wife, Glory (21) and her younger sister, Emem (16), were said to have packed to the house yet to be completed by Bassey.
“When he got married, he decided to work on one of the rooms and moved in, while hoping to gradually complete the house,” Mike, a neighbour to the couple told Vanguard.
However, tragedy struck, Sunday night, when the couple turned on their generating set and placed it on the corridor close to the room, where they slept but fume from the generating set was said to have subsequently gained entry into the room in large quantity and suffocatded the couple along with Emem, the wife's younger sister.
They were discovered dead several hours later by a naval officer, David Ekanem, Bassey's uncle, who said he went there after he called Bassey's mobile number several times without response and on getting there at 5 pm, Monday, he met the tragic sight.
“I knocked several times on the door but there was no answer, so I had to force the door open. It was then I saw my nephew and his wife along with the young girl lying dead,” the Naval officer said.
Spokesman of the Cross River State Police Command, Mr Hogan Bassey, said the matter was reported by the naval officer and the bodies evacuated to the Infectious Disease Hospital mortuary, Edgerly Road, Calabar.
CALABAR — A newly married couple, who packed to their house soon after wedding have been reportedly killed by generator fumes in Ikot Omin on the outskirts of Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
The couple, Bassey Effiong (27), his wife, Glory (21) and her younger sister, Emem (16), were said to have packed to the house yet to be completed by Bassey.
“When he got married, he decided to work on one of the rooms and moved in, while hoping to gradually complete the house,” Mike, a neighbour to the couple told Vanguard.
However, tragedy struck, Sunday night, when the couple turned on their generating set and placed it on the corridor close to the room, where they slept but fume from the generating set was said to have subsequently gained entry into the room in large quantity and suffocatded the couple along with Emem, the wife's younger sister.
They were discovered dead several hours later by a naval officer, David Ekanem, Bassey's uncle, who said he went there after he called Bassey's mobile number several times without response and on getting there at 5 pm, Monday, he met the tragic sight.
“I knocked several times on the door but there was no answer, so I had to force the door open. It was then I saw my nephew and his wife along with the young girl lying dead,” the Naval officer said.
Spokesman of the Cross River State Police Command, Mr Hogan Bassey, said the matter was reported by the naval officer and the bodies evacuated to the Infectious Disease Hospital mortuary, Edgerly Road, Calabar.
Mother expresses concern over whereabout of stowaway boy
By SIMON EBEGBULEM
BENIN CITY— MOTHER of the 13-year stowaway boy, Mrs Evelyn Oikhena, yesterday, expressed confusion over the whereabout of her son, Daniel after officials of the Department of State Services, DSS, handed him over to Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs, Tuesday.
The family of the boy, including the father, Mr Osaigbovo Oikhena, who surfaced prior to the meeting between the family and Governor Adams Oshiomhole at Government House Benin City, Tuesday, appealed to the state government to release the boy to enable him return home to his family.
The meeting between the family and Governor Oshiomhole held at close door lasted till about 8:30pm, but Mrs Oikhena, who spoke to Vanguard, yesterday, said that the governor had instructed the security agents and officials of the Ministry of Women Affairs to release the boy to the family but that she was yet to see him back home.
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Evelyn Oikhena and son, Daniel Oikhena[/caption]
“I just don’t know what is happening now. The governor said he should be released to us but I think the ministry officials have their own plans. I don’t even know where my son is kept now, I am still trying to find out what the problem is. We are missing him and we believe that he is a small boy and should not be subjected to further trauma. We thank the governor for his concern and God will bless him.”
Vanguard learnt that ministry officials believe that the stowaway boy should be in their custody to educate him on how to avoid any form of criminality in future with a view to ensuring he uses his talents positively.
It was further learnt that Governor Oshiomhole had admonished the boy to be serious with his education and avoid any form of criminality, just as he assured of the state government’s commitment towards ensuring that the children of the poor enjoy quality education.
BENIN CITY— MOTHER of the 13-year stowaway boy, Mrs Evelyn Oikhena, yesterday, expressed confusion over the whereabout of her son, Daniel after officials of the Department of State Services, DSS, handed him over to Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs, Tuesday.
The family of the boy, including the father, Mr Osaigbovo Oikhena, who surfaced prior to the meeting between the family and Governor Adams Oshiomhole at Government House Benin City, Tuesday, appealed to the state government to release the boy to enable him return home to his family.
The meeting between the family and Governor Oshiomhole held at close door lasted till about 8:30pm, but Mrs Oikhena, who spoke to Vanguard, yesterday, said that the governor had instructed the security agents and officials of the Ministry of Women Affairs to release the boy to the family but that she was yet to see him back home.
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Evelyn Oikhena and son, Daniel Oikhena[/caption]“I just don’t know what is happening now. The governor said he should be released to us but I think the ministry officials have their own plans. I don’t even know where my son is kept now, I am still trying to find out what the problem is. We are missing him and we believe that he is a small boy and should not be subjected to further trauma. We thank the governor for his concern and God will bless him.”
Vanguard learnt that ministry officials believe that the stowaway boy should be in their custody to educate him on how to avoid any form of criminality in future with a view to ensuring he uses his talents positively.
It was further learnt that Governor Oshiomhole had admonished the boy to be serious with his education and avoid any form of criminality, just as he assured of the state government’s commitment towards ensuring that the children of the poor enjoy quality education.
Wednesday 4 September 2013
Suspected gay docked for abusing 7-yr-old twin
BY EGUFE YAFUGBORHI
PORT HARCOURT — POLICE in Rivers State have arraigned a 30-year-old Godface Ibama before a Port-Harcourt Magistrate Court for defiling a seven-year-old twin brothers.
The suspect alleged to be gay was arrested by the police at a waterfront in Mile 1, Diobu area of Port Harcourt for sexually abusing the victims.
Ibama, who is facing a two-count charge of unlawful carnal knowledge of the minors pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Mr Elkawah Fubara, the trial magistrate, consequently ordered the suspect to be remanded in police custody and adjourned till September 11, for hearing of the accused bail application.
PORT HARCOURT — POLICE in Rivers State have arraigned a 30-year-old Godface Ibama before a Port-Harcourt Magistrate Court for defiling a seven-year-old twin brothers.
The suspect alleged to be gay was arrested by the police at a waterfront in Mile 1, Diobu area of Port Harcourt for sexually abusing the victims.
Ibama, who is facing a two-count charge of unlawful carnal knowledge of the minors pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Mr Elkawah Fubara, the trial magistrate, consequently ordered the suspect to be remanded in police custody and adjourned till September 11, for hearing of the accused bail application.
Court remands man, 34, for alleged rape of 12-year-old
ENUGU — An Enugu Magistrate Court, yesterday, remanded one Monday Okoye, 34, of Obuofia, in Awgu Local Government Area of the state in prison custody over alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl.
The police in Enugu had arraigned Okoye before the court over alleged offence.
The prosecutor, Mr Peter Eze, told the court that the matter was reported to the state Criminal Investigation Department on August 11.
Eze said the rape victim was absent in the court because she was hospitalised following the injury she sustained from the rape.
The prosecutor called seven witnesses to testify in the matter.
The magistrate, Mr Frank Chukwu, asked the accused if he had a counsel and he said he had none.
Chukwu said that the case would be transferred to the high court because it bordered on rape, adding that such was outside the jurisdiction of a magistrate court.
He, however, added that the prosecuting witnesses would testify in the high court on the matter.
He warned that each witness would pay N50,000 if they failed to appear in the high court for the case.
The magistrate ordered the accused to be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case indefinitely.
The police in Enugu had arraigned Okoye before the court over alleged offence.
The prosecutor, Mr Peter Eze, told the court that the matter was reported to the state Criminal Investigation Department on August 11.
Eze said the rape victim was absent in the court because she was hospitalised following the injury she sustained from the rape.
The prosecutor called seven witnesses to testify in the matter.
The magistrate, Mr Frank Chukwu, asked the accused if he had a counsel and he said he had none.
Chukwu said that the case would be transferred to the high court because it bordered on rape, adding that such was outside the jurisdiction of a magistrate court.
He, however, added that the prosecuting witnesses would testify in the high court on the matter.
He warned that each witness would pay N50,000 if they failed to appear in the high court for the case.
The magistrate ordered the accused to be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case indefinitely.
Police arrest 2 men for allegedly defiling infants
Ado Ekiti — THE Po-lice have nabbed a 26-year-old man in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State for allegedly having canal knowledge of a five-year-old daughter of his father’s tenant.
Briefing newsmen in Ado Ekiti, yesterday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Victor Babayemi, said the accused was arrested on August 28, 2013, after an attempt to lure the girl with a loaf of bread.
According to Babayemi, the accused in his confessional statement said he had been using bread to entice the girl and her sisters since he works in a bakery.
The suspect was said to have brought a loaf of bread and invited the girl to his room where he allegedly abused her sexually.
In a related development, a 57-year-old man, one David (surname withheld), who allegedly defiled his five-year-old step-daughter in Igede-Ekiti, has been paraded by the police in Igede-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.
Briefing newsmen in Ado Ekiti, yesterday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Victor Babayemi, said the accused was arrested on August 28, 2013, after an attempt to lure the girl with a loaf of bread.
According to Babayemi, the accused in his confessional statement said he had been using bread to entice the girl and her sisters since he works in a bakery.
The suspect was said to have brought a loaf of bread and invited the girl to his room where he allegedly abused her sexually.
In a related development, a 57-year-old man, one David (surname withheld), who allegedly defiled his five-year-old step-daughter in Igede-Ekiti, has been paraded by the police in Igede-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.
21 commercial sex workers arrested in Jigawa
DUTSE — Jigawa State Hisbah Command has arrested 21 commercial sex workers, as part of efforts to stop them from operating in the state.
The commandant of Hisbah in the state, Alhaji Aliyu Galamawa, who disclosed this to newsmen in Dutse, said the arrest followed a security report that they had invaded different parts of the state after they were dislodged from neighbouring Bauchi, Kano and Lagos states.
The commercial sex workers were said to have divided themselves to various towns and villages such as Ringim, Chaichai and Dutse.
Galamawa explained that men of the command arrested 21 of them in Ringim and Dutse with their traditional musicians, while some were arrested in Chaichai town with the owner of the house who gave them rent.
According to him, they were handed over to the state police command, which charged them before a Sharia Court sitting in Dutse under Magistrate Aliyu Hadejia.
The Hisbah commandant, explained that they would support government commitment to rid the state of criminals.
The commandant of Hisbah in the state, Alhaji Aliyu Galamawa, who disclosed this to newsmen in Dutse, said the arrest followed a security report that they had invaded different parts of the state after they were dislodged from neighbouring Bauchi, Kano and Lagos states.
The commercial sex workers were said to have divided themselves to various towns and villages such as Ringim, Chaichai and Dutse.
Galamawa explained that men of the command arrested 21 of them in Ringim and Dutse with their traditional musicians, while some were arrested in Chaichai town with the owner of the house who gave them rent.
According to him, they were handed over to the state police command, which charged them before a Sharia Court sitting in Dutse under Magistrate Aliyu Hadejia.
The Hisbah commandant, explained that they would support government commitment to rid the state of criminals.
Niger Delta youths allege plan to hijack NDDC projects
By EMMA AMAIZE
WARRI—Niger-Delta Youth for Positive Attitude and Progress, NDYPAP, has vowed to mobilise youths in the nine states of Niger Delta to resist the alleged attempt by some politicians to take over Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, projects, meant for indigenous contractors to the detriment of oil-bearing communities in Delta and Bayelsa states.
President of the group, Mr. Emmanuel Enisuo, in a statement, said “NDYPAP is joining forces with the coastal/swamp oil producing communities of Bayelsa and Delta states to declare that the people will not fold their hands and watch the selfish machination of politicians, who are bent on taking over projects meant for indigenous contractors.
“The oil communities have suffered enough deprivations of basic amenities and development from multinational oil companies, NDDC, and Federal Government. We will march on the National Assembly and NDDC headquarters if their ulterior agenda was not discontinued forthwith.
“We are strongly behind the indigenous contractor from the coastal oil producing communities of Bayelsa and Delta states to be given a chance to develop their communities, as they can be held accountable if they fail to deliver.”
The 18 communities in Delta and Bayelsa states, Amatu I, Amatu II, Agge, Azamabiri, Bilabiri I, Bilabiri II, Bisangbene, Ezetu, Orobiri, Ogbeintu, Letugbene, Azagbene, Egbemo-Angalabiri, Agbediama, Odimodi, Beniboye, Ogbotobo and Ekeni communities, had, few weeks ago, raised alarm over plans by politicians to hijack NDDC projects meant for indigenous contractors in their areas.
WARRI—Niger-Delta Youth for Positive Attitude and Progress, NDYPAP, has vowed to mobilise youths in the nine states of Niger Delta to resist the alleged attempt by some politicians to take over Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, projects, meant for indigenous contractors to the detriment of oil-bearing communities in Delta and Bayelsa states.
President of the group, Mr. Emmanuel Enisuo, in a statement, said “NDYPAP is joining forces with the coastal/swamp oil producing communities of Bayelsa and Delta states to declare that the people will not fold their hands and watch the selfish machination of politicians, who are bent on taking over projects meant for indigenous contractors.
“The oil communities have suffered enough deprivations of basic amenities and development from multinational oil companies, NDDC, and Federal Government. We will march on the National Assembly and NDDC headquarters if their ulterior agenda was not discontinued forthwith.
“We are strongly behind the indigenous contractor from the coastal oil producing communities of Bayelsa and Delta states to be given a chance to develop their communities, as they can be held accountable if they fail to deliver.”
The 18 communities in Delta and Bayelsa states, Amatu I, Amatu II, Agge, Azamabiri, Bilabiri I, Bilabiri II, Bisangbene, Ezetu, Orobiri, Ogbeintu, Letugbene, Azagbene, Egbemo-Angalabiri, Agbediama, Odimodi, Beniboye, Ogbotobo and Ekeni communities, had, few weeks ago, raised alarm over plans by politicians to hijack NDDC projects meant for indigenous contractors in their areas.
Enugu govt moves to demolish Church
By Tony Edike
ENUGU — There are indications that the South East regional headquarters of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Church, Enugu, situated along the popular Zik Avenue, would be demolished any moment from now.
Enugu State Government, which had insisted that the large temple of the church must be brought down for being erected without appropriate approval, has allocated to the church an alternative place at Idaw River Layout by Emeka Ebila Street off Agbani Road in Enugu capital city to enable the worshippers relocate without further delay.
The new site is about 20 plots of land or 4,000 square metres according to the Enugu State Commissioner for Lands and Housing Development, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam.
The new site is spacious enough to accommodate both the church auditorium primary and secondary schools which the church did not have before now.
ENUGU — There are indications that the South East regional headquarters of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Church, Enugu, situated along the popular Zik Avenue, would be demolished any moment from now.
Enugu State Government, which had insisted that the large temple of the church must be brought down for being erected without appropriate approval, has allocated to the church an alternative place at Idaw River Layout by Emeka Ebila Street off Agbani Road in Enugu capital city to enable the worshippers relocate without further delay.
The new site is about 20 plots of land or 4,000 square metres according to the Enugu State Commissioner for Lands and Housing Development, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam.
The new site is spacious enough to accommodate both the church auditorium primary and secondary schools which the church did not have before now.
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