Maracas International News Magazine

18/06/2025

Peace, we demand

03/02/2025

UPDATE
Public Assault; Ogun State Government Suspends Olorile of Orile-Ifo for six months.

In a bid to ensuring dignity of persons and for the protection of sanctity of our revered traditional institution, the Ogun State Government led by Prince Dapo Abiodun, has placed Oba Abdulsemiu Adewale Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo on six months suspension for his uncivil conduct not befitting the status of an Oba.

The decision was reached after the Kabiyesi and his victim were invited by the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Local Govt and Chieftaincy Affairs for interrogation.

This became imperative as a result of the reckless utterances and public misconduct of the Kabiyesi as it was evident in the social media and being bandied in the larger public space.

After the investigation conducted on the matter, the Kabiyesi has been suspended and stripped of the paraphernalia of the stool of Olorile-Ifo pending the determination of his culpability or otherwise on the allegation. The foregoing decision was reached...

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31/07/2024

ONYEKA, THE ELEGANT STALLION REST ON...

Onyeka Onwenu, 72, Has Died.
The prominent musician, actress, journalist, human right and social activist died in Lagos on Tuesday evening, July 30, 2024. Reports
says she slumped and died after a performance at the 80th birthday celebration of the founder/Chief Executive, Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Chief Stella Chinyelu Okoli. She gave up at Reddington Hospital, Lagos.

17/07/2024

BREAKING:

Court Nullifies Impeachment Of Edo Deputy Governor Phillip Shuaibu, Orders Reinstatement

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, voided the impeachment of Phillip Shuaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. Justice Omotosho, while delivering judgment in the suit, ordered that Shaibu be reinstated to office because the Edo State House of Assembly failed to comply with due process in impeaching him.

Justice Omotosho also set aside the appointment of the new Deputy Governor who replaced Shaibu. The court held that the allegation on which the House of Assembly based the impeachment proceedings was untenable in law and did not constitute gross misconduct. He ordered the Inspector General of Police to provide him with needed security to enable him to resume office and perform the functions of the office until the end of his tenure.

28/06/2024

15/06/2024

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON RE-ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, on his re-election.

The President also congratulates the people of South Africa on the peaceful and successful conduct of the general election.

While wishing President Ramaphosa a successful term in office, President Tinubu calls for the strengthening of bilateral ties between Nigeria and South Africa as strategic partners in Africa for the overall advancement of the continent.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

June 15, 2024

10/06/2024

PRESS RELEASE
ANDREW OCHEKWO: IGP INSTITUTES HIGH-POWERED INVESTIGATION, ASSURES JUSTICE

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has directed the Monitoring Unit to conduct a thorough and high-powered investigation into the suspected murder of one Andrew Ochekwo. This directive comes amid the numerous allegations, arguments, and counterarguments surrounding the case, which also involves the disappearance of two ladies, Celine and Afiba after their trip to visit the said Andrew in Aba, Abia State, for which he was alleged to be responsible.

In light of the public interest and the gravity of the allegations, the IGP has deemed it necessary to institute a meticulous investigation into the roles played by the team which carried out the initial investigation in Abia State, and the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (IGP-IRT), to unravel the veritable facts of the matter. The Monitoring Unit has been given a two-week timeframe to complete its investigation and present a comprehensive report.

The Inspector General of Police assures that this case will be handled with the utmost professionalism and integrity, urging all well-meaning members of the public and all stakeholders to remain calm and allow the investigation process to proceed without interference. Similarly, all persons/groups with relevant information regarding this case are encouraged to come forward and assist with the investigation, and all such information provided will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality, reach us via email at [email protected], and our social media accounts.

The Nigeria Police Force appreciates the cooperation and support of the public and hereby reassures that timely updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FOR:
INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE.
10th June, 2024

Culled...

09/06/2024

SECURITY IN FCT: POLICE STORMS BANDITS' HIDEOUTS, ARREST SUSPECTS, DISLODGES CAMPS.
..as CP intensifies coordinated operations in suspected bandits routes and camps.

The operatives of the FCT Police command, in synergy with the special forces of guards brigade and DSS hunters, in a continued effort against criminality in FCT, on June 7, 2024, at about 10:00 am, acting on credible intelligence, stormed some identified kidnappers camps at Gidan Dogo and Kweti Forest, Kaduna State, bordering FCT, trailed and arrested four suspects: Yahaya Abubakar, 25 'm' of Mpape, Mohammed Mohamed 32 'm' of Zuba( an ex-convict), Umar Aliyu 20 and Nura Abdullahi 32 also an ex-convict at Kubwa and Zuba hills respectively.

The suspects freely confessed to being members of a notorious bandit syndicate with the name 'Mai One Million', responsible for a series of kidnappings and other heinous crimes in FCT and its environs.

The coordinated operation, occasioned a shootout between the bandits and the security operatives, forcing them to scamper to safety and victims rescued. The illegally erected structures by the kidnappers in all the patrolled camps, were all decimated.

While the rescued victims have since been reunited with their families and loved ones, the commissioner of police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, lauded the effort of the security operatives in the fight against criminality in the Nation's Capital. He further reiterates the command's unflinching commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the residents of FCT. He therefore urges the residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines in reporting suspicious activities through: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192.

SP Josephine Adeh, Anipr,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: The Commissioner of Police, FCT, Abuja

Culled...

09/03/2024

NOT TOO LATE TO FELICITATE WITH OUR BOSS; AS WE HEARTILY RECEIVES YOU IN OUR MIDST TODAY... WE SAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN ARREARS...

Amb. Dr. Nicholas Ehimatie (JP) AMIIM, hails from Obodeko, Amahor Kingdom in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. He has been an active and viable member of Good Governance Supporters Forum of Nigeria (GGSFN) since August, 2012; won the Kofi Annan Global Integrity Award, (PEACE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR, 2018), conferred on 26th, September, 2018; by South Africa Integrity Media-Group and Dr. Kwame Nkruma African Genius Award Centre, Ghana; Member, Institute of Information Management (IIM) and was conferred with Doctorate (Honourary Causal) Award by Cornerstone University and Theological Seminary, Jerusalem, Israel & U.S.A campuses; (for his/my viable contributions to the National development for being an Advocate/Crusader for good governance, unity and co-existence through culture and tourism, and has as well delivered several convocation papers/speaches at the institution's events. Though, he talk less but a good listener which has really characterized a good leadership trait. He is indeed cool headed and easy-going entity who has his scope championed in citation/profile writing, editing, and life-coaching. Amb. Nicholas sharpened his professional teeth at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), with Effective Writing And Communications Skills; and Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTEC), now known as the Lagos State University of Technology, where he studied Mass Communications. He is the Director, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of the Gong Africa News Magazine, (Nigeria), and Maracas Communications Group, (Ghana), the publishing body of Maracas International News Magazine- ground breaking news magazine in Ghana. He was a school class teacher at Methodist School, Oshodi Road; and High Light Group of School, Oshodi, Lagos State. He was enlisted/invited for the MTN Media Marathon, 2006, where he won a consolation prize; this time he was working as a Journalist with the Champion Newspapers. He has attended health, security, education culture and tourism etc, conferences just too many to mention. He has served immensely in several organizations such as,.. Editor, Africa International News Magazine, Editor, Zenith International News Magazine, Associate Editor, Citizens News Magazine, Editor, Badagry News Magazine, (a community news bulletin), Associate Editor, Courier World Magazine, Manager, Funkies Bar and Hotel. Amb. Nicholas Ehimatie, through his media firm, has instituted the young Nigerian artist, Korede Bello's first Award (African Cultural Heritage Award) in 2010, this brought Korede Bello to his limelight. His media organization has been honored /recognized and as well recognized and honored several and notable Nigerian citizens, like HRH Audu Nizazo, the Etsu Kwali, FCT Abuja, HRH Dr. Idris Sero Abubakar, Emir of Okuta Kingdom, Kwara State, HRH Dr. Stephen Bayonga of Tara a State, Chief Dr. Mike Ozekhome (SAN), Dr. Z**i Cardow, late Christy Essien Igbokwe (the Nigerian Lady of songs), just to mention but a few...
You are indeed, a great man who never fear to die for the truth. May God keep protecting you and your family.
CONGRATULATIONS SIR!!!