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22/12/2024

Abia Stakeholders Push for Changes to State's Criminal Justice Law

Participants of a three-day programme on strengthening access to justice for all in Abia State have called for reforms and the enhanced implementation of the Abia State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, ACJL, 2017, emphasising that it would help protect citizens’ rights.

Most of the participants, who spoke on Saturday in Umuahia during the concluding session of the programme organised by the Centre for Transparency Advocacy, noted that the current criminal justice system in Abia State cannot achieve the desired outcomes if the actions of security agencies, judicial officials, community leaders, and local security personnel continue to infringe on citizens’ rights.

One of the speakers, Chidozie Nwosu, President General of the Ibeku Youths Association, called for stricter scrutiny during recruitment into the Nigerian Police Force.

According to Nwosu, the current system of open recruitment for youths may fail to guard against the enlistment of individuals with criminal tendencies who could exploit recruitment opportunities to join the police.

He expressed concern that employing individuals of questionable character in the armed forces could compromise the safety of those they are meant to protect.

Addressing allegations by some participants that the plea bargain system in the judiciary has become a loophole for wealthy individuals, the Permanent Secretary of the Abia State Ministry of Justice, Chibuzor Ehiemere, dismissed such claims. Ehiemere clarified that poor offenders in the state are also eligible to apply for and benefit from plea bargains.

Earlier, Faith Nwadishi, the Executive Director of the Centre for Transparency Advocacy, criticised the practice of denying women the right to bail their arrested relatives. She stressed that the centre is extending sensitisation efforts on access to justice to Abia’s rural areas, where human rights abuses are reportedly high.

Nwadishi also called for collaboration among all stakeholders to strengthen access to justice for all residents of Abia State.

22/12/2024

Stampede: Anambra govt issues directives, Wike orders free treatment for victims

Anambra State Government has expressed deep grief over the tragic loss of lives in the stampede that occurred during a rice-sharing event in Okija town, Ihiala Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.

The governor of the state, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, in a press release by his press secretary, Mr Christian Aburime said anyone sharing food items to indigent people must henceforth prioritize their safety.

He said that the Anambra State government had initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stampede.

Meanwhile, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has mandated government hospitals to provide free treatment to the people that sustained injuries during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja.

This was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Mr Lere Olayinka, on Saturday in Abuja.

According to Wike, the FCT Administration would ensure that the injured received adequate medical attention.

22/12/2024

Why I was sentenced to death – Osun ‘boy’ convicted of fowl theft

Nigerians were stunned on Tuesday as social media was awash with reports of an only child, Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death in Osun State for stealing fowl.

There were different versions of what truly transpired and why the convict was given what many considered a harsh punishment for the offence.

Olowookere was put into detention in 2010, noted that the complainant in the matter was a family member of the convict.

He was arrested when he was barely 17 years old when the crime was committed.

In an exclusive interview with newsmen, Olowookere explained the actual circumstances of his sentencing.

Olowookere was arrested alongside another convict, Sunday Morakinyo, in Oyan, Odo-Otin Local Government of Osun State, in November 2010.

They were accused of robbing a policeman attached to the Divisional Police Headquarters, Okuku, Tope Balogun, of two fowls and eggs.

On January 30, 2013, the police arraigned them before Justice Jide Falola of the state High Court in Ikirun for robbery and stealing.

Olowookere and Morakinyo were said to have conspired in November 2010 to rob one Oguntade Faramade of his fowls and eggs worth N20,000.

They were also accused of robbing Balogun Taye of his two mobile phones and attempting to rob another person, Alhaja Umani Oyewo, in her house.

According to the charge sheet, the convicts were armed with cutlasses and a Dane gun to rob one Elizabeth Dare of a gallon of vegetable oil.

Both Olowookere and Morakinyo pleaded not guilty to the charges.

However, Olowooke was said to have made a confessional statement to the police in which he admitted to committing the crime.

The state counsel, Biola Adewemimo, called six witnesses, including Alhaja Oyewo, Elizabeth Dare, Oguntade Faramade and three policemen, who testified against the convicts.

Olowookere’s counsel, Ayo Omolesho, argued that he was innocent as he was not arrested at the scene of the crime, maintaining that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

However, Justice Falola convicted and sentenced Olowookere and Morakinyo to death (for conspiracy to commit armed robbery); life imprisonment (for robbery), and three years' imprisonment (for stealing) on December 17, 2014.

By the time of the judgement, Olowookere was 21 years old.

However, Falola recommended that the state governor could decide to commute the death sentence to 10 years' imprisonment, considering the age of the convicts.

Speaking to Olowookere, who is now a death row inmate in one of the custodial centres in the country.

According to him, the police would have released him had his parents raised the N30,000 demanded for his bail on time.

Recounting his journey to death row, the inmate said he surrendered himself to the police when they came looking for him in April 2010.

He said, “I was at my father’s shop in Oyan after returning from school. My dad and I were discussing my university admission and suddenly, we heard gunshots, and everybody ran away except my dad and a few others.

“My father was taken to a police van where there were some children. I was peeping out and could hear and see what was going on. The police asked my dad where I was, and he asked them what my offence was. When they couldn’t give him a satisfactory response, my father shouted at the top of his voice that I should run away because the police wanted to arrest me.

“But I was wondering what my offence was. So, I came out and went to meet them. I was detained at the police post in Oyan, and was taken to Okuku Divisional Police Headquarters the following day. I met the children who were in the police van when they came for me sitting on the ground and eating rice.”

Credit: Punch Newspaper

22/12/2024

Obi Laments Hunger, Systemic Failures as Cause of Recent Stampede Tragedies

Peter Obi has blamed hunger and systemic failures for the recent spate of stampedes across the country.

Scores of persons were dead, and many others wounded in the tragic incidents in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija in Anambra and another one in the nation’s capital of Abuja. The stampedes happened in a space of five days with the last two occurring on Saturday morning during food distribution campaigns.

Obi, who was the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, said the incidents underline the rising hunger in the country which has led to desperation.

“I am deeply saddened and distressed by the tragic loss of lives in desperate searches for food,” Obi, who is a former governor of Anambra State, wrote in a post on his X account Saturday afternoon.

“While I will not cast blame but instead appreciate the organizers of these respective events for their kind gestures in providing palliatives and support to society, especially the poor, these tragedies reflect the systemic failures that plague our society,” he said.

“The desperate quest for survival in these harsh economic times has driven our people to extremes in their search for food, often at the cost of their lives.

“This morning, reports emerged of at least 10 people losing their lives in Abuja while scrambling for palliatives, with many others injured.”

He wondered why Nigeria which is “blessed with abundant resources” would have its people “dying of hunger in such numbers”.

“How is it possible that we cannot feed our citizens despite the vast, fertile lands our nation is endowed with? My heart bleeds,” he said.

The former governor commiserated with the families of the victims affected by the tragic incidents.

“One can only imagine the pain their families are enduring at this moment. My heart goes out to them,” Obi said, wishing that the “injured recover swiftly”.

“I sincerely commiserate with all the affected families and the good people of Oyo, Anambra, and the FCT over these tragic incidents. May God grant them, and all of us, the strength to bear these painful losses,” he wrote.

Police authorities have already launched investigations into the incidents.

22/12/2024

IGP Launches Probe into Fatal Stampedes at Food Distribution Events in Abuja and Anambra

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a probe into the stampede at a food distribution event in Abuja and Anambra State.

At least ten persons died, and many others were injured during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja.

Three persons were also confirmed dead, and several others were wounded in a philanthropic drive in Okija, Anambra State.

In the wake of the incidents, IGP Egbetokun said negligence on the part of those distributing items is criminal.

At a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, the spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Muyiwa Adejobi quoted the IGP as mandating all police commissioners in the affected states to probe the incidents.

“The IGP has ordered the Commissioners of the affected states to carry out thorough investigations into these ugly incidences for further legal actions,” Adejobi said.

He asked government officials, groups, individuals, community leaders, and non-governmental bodies to work “collaboratively towards establishing a comprehensive and organized framework for distributing palliative”.

“The IGP has hereby warned groups and organizers of similar events to ensure the involvement of security agencies as negligence on their part is criminal and would not be overlooked, as provided for in Sec. 196 of the Penal Code and Sec. 344 of the Criminal Code, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the spokesman said.

21/12/2024

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU CANCELS SCHEDULED EVENTS IN LAGOS IN HONOUR OF VICTIMS OF STAMPEDES IN FCT, ANAMBRA

President Bola Tinubu cancelled all his official events in Lagos today, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta in honour of the stampede victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State.

The two tragedies claimed many lives and left many others injured.

President Tinubu was scheduled to watch the boat parade and other activities of the Boat Regatta from the waterfront of his Oyinkan Abayomi Drive residence in Ikoyi.

Dignitaries, including top officials of the Lagos State government and white cap chiefs from the State, were already seated when the President cancelled his appearance following briefings on the tragedies.

Commiserating with the victims of the unfortunate incidents in Anambra and the Federal Capital Territory, President Tinubu urged states and relevant authorities to enforce strict crowd control measures immediately.

He noted the disturbing resemblance between the mishaps at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, and a community Centre in Okija, Anambra State, and the tragic incident in Ibadan, Oyo State earlier this week.

He said local and state authorities should no longer tolerate operational lapses by organisations and corporate bodies involved in charitable and humanitarian activities.

While praying for the peaceful repose of the souls of the innocent Nigerians who died in the stampedes, President Tinubu wished a quick recovery to the injured.

He reiterated that these mishaps are avoidable if event planners adhere to necessary safeguards and protocols to ensure pre- and post-event safety.

‘‘In a season of joy and celebration, we grieve with fellow citizens mourning the painful losses of their loved ones. Our prayers of divine comfort and healing are with them,’’ President Tinubu said.

The President wished the Lagos State government, organisers of the Boat Regatta, themed ‘‘Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Life,’’ a successful and hitch-free festival.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
December 21, 2024

21/12/2024

JUST IN: Many feared dead in Abuja stampede

At least 10 people have reportedly died, with many more injured in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning.

Recall that only a few days ago, a similar incident had occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a stampede at a children’s funfair resulted in the deaths of at least 35 children and left six others critically injured.

It was gathered that the Saturday incident occurred when residents scrambled to receive palliatives distributed by the church.

The event, organised to provide relief to struggling residents, reportedly drew residents mostly from Mpape, Gishiri Village, and other nearby settlements.

As of the time of filing this report, the spokesperson for the FCT Emergency Management Department, Nkechi Isa, has not been able to reached for further details.

However, eyewitnesses claim the incident occurred between 7am and 8 am on Saturday when the crowd surged forward to receive the palliatives.

21/12/2024

NNPCL reduces petrol price to N899 per litre – PETROAN

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly referred to as petrol, from N1,020 to N899 per litre.

This decision, coming days after the Dangote Refinery reduced its price to N899, was confirmed by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria in a statement released on Saturday.

The statement signed by the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr Joseph Obele, and quoting a document released by NNPCL’s Commercial Department indicates a reduction based on the regional pricing scheme.

The price indicated that marketers would buy the product at N899 per litre, matching the price offered by the Dangote refinery a few days ago.

Marketers purchasing from Warri, Oghara, Port Harcourt and Calabar will, however, pay N970 per litre to offtake products.

21/12/2024

Anambra Stampede Leaves Multiple Feared Dead, Others Injured

Some yet-to-be-confirmed number of persons are feared dead and others injured following a stampede that occurred at the gate of the Obijackson Centre, in Okija, in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday.

The stampede occurred during the sharing of palliatives including rice, vegetable oil and money.

It was gathered that victims were mostly women and children who were gathered at the gate, struggling to gain entrance amid a very large and uncontrollable crowd.

The palliatives were donated by a member of the community, Chief Ernest Obiejesi (Obijackson).

Eyewitnesses at the venue said many collapsed and were rushed to the hospital with a woman critically injured.

An unofficial source said among the victims, was a woman who slumped during the stampede and was rushed to the hospital, but it has yet to be confirmed if she survived or not.

Numerous shoes and slippers belonging to the victims were scattered at the entrance gate of the venue.

However, it is gathered that calm has been restored, and the distribution of palliatives has resumed.

21/12/2024

PRESS RELEASE

Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational

The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has been drawn to reports in a section of the media alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months ago has been shut down.

We wish to clarify that such reports are totally false as the refinery is fully operational as verified a few days ago by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC.

Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing.

Members of the public are advised to discountenance such reports as they are the figments of the imagination of those who want to create artificial scarcity and rip-off Nigerians.

Olufemi Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja

21st December, 2024

21/12/2024

Compulsory Free Education Policy to Take Effect in Abia State from January 2025

The Abia State Government will begin implementing compulsory free education for primary schools and Junior Secondary Schools 1–3 in 2025, as approved by Governor Alex Otti.

The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, disclosed this in Umuahia on Friday when his ministry received Abia State students who performed exceptionally well in the recently concluded 27th National Junior Engineers, Technicians, and Scientists, JETS, competition held in Abuja.

He explained that free education is part of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts to transform the education sector in the state.

Ubochi highlighted that the JETS competition provided a platform for students to showcase their ingenuity and creativity, challenging young minds to find innovative solutions to complex problems while enhancing their academic potential.

In their remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Kenechukwu Nwosu, and the Executive Board Chairman of ASUBEB, Mrs Lydia Onuoha, attributed the remarkable achievements of the students to the state government’s special interest in the education sector.

Also speaking, the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers in Abia, Friday Madu, commended the students for their excellent performance at the national JETS competition.

The young scholars were presented with learning equipment, while their teachers received cash rewards from the state government.

21/12/2024

Okpebholo's Suspension of Edo LG Chairmen Legitimate, Says Governor's Aide

The Chief Press Secretary to Edo State governor, Fred Itua has said the state governor, Monday Okpehbolo’s request to the House of Assembly to suspend the chairmen was done within his constitutional powers.

In a statement on Friday, Itua said the request was part of Okpehbolo’s oversight function as the governor.

He said, “The suspension of local government chairmen in Edo State has sparked an intense debate.
However, a closer examination of the Constitution and the Federal Attorney General’s comments, reveal that the decisions by the Edo State House of Assembly, vis-a-vis, the Governor of the State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, are entirely justified.

“From a legal perspective, the Governor’s request to the House of Assembly to suspend the chairmen was done within his constitutional powers.

“The House of Assembly had the right to turn down the request but opted to act on it. It is therefore unfair to blame the Governor. If the Governor had the power to suspend the council chairmen unilaterally, he would not have resorted to drafting a letter to the House of Assembly.

Itua noted that the concept of autonomy was often misunderstood, noting that it does not mean that council chairmen can not be overseen.

He stated, “The House of Assembly has the powers to oversight the activities of the Governor, and similarly, the Governor has the right to exercise oversight over local government chairmen. The ongoing EFCC investigation of the 18 local government chairmen underscores the importance of accountability in governance.

He added, “It is essential to note that the apex Court is both a court of law and a police court and while it has the power to make policy decisions, it cannot exercise this power when the Constitution is clear on a matter. In this case, the Constitution is clear on who has the power to superintend over local government matters.

“While the opposition party may be quick to pass a sweeping judgment, a more nuanced understanding of the issue will reveal that the actions by the Edo State House of Assembly and the Edo State Government are justifiable.

“Again, for the records, the chairmen were not removed from office but suspended due to suspicious activities, and the Governor has the right to exercise the power of oversight.”

21/12/2024

Makinde Suspends Birthday Party to Honour Those Who Lost Their Lives in Ibadan Stampede

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has cancelled his birthday celebration in honour of the children who lost their lives in a stampede during a children funfair in Ibadan, the state capital.

The governor disclosed this on Friday in Ibadan while receiving the South-East delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party, led by its Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara.

He described the incident, which claimed the lives of 35 children, as painful, unfortunate, and preventable and added that he would cancel his December 25th birthday celebrations and spend the day alone indoors.

The governor expressed gratitude to the BOT chairman and other party leaders for their visit, noting they were the first to offer condolences over the unfortunate incident.

“So, on behalf of the government and the people of Oyo State, we want to appreciate you for coming to commiserate with us and to let us know we are not alone,” he said.

Those in the South-East PDP delegation also include a former governor of Ebonyi State, Dr Sam Egwu; a former National Secretary of the PDP, Senator Ben Obi; a former National Woman Leader of the PDP, Iyom Josephine Anenih; new National Secretary of the PDP, Chief SKE Udeokoye; PDP National Vice Chairman (South-East), Chief Ali Odefa; Chief Obasi Elebi and the Ebonyi State PDP chairman, Chief Onyema Nwele.

21/12/2024

Yahaya Bello Freed After Fulfilling Bail Requirements

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre and is back home after meeting the bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja.

The spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza, said this in a short statement, on Friday.

“Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting the bail conditions and the Controller of NCoS FCT, Ajibogun Olatubosun, was on the ground to ensure his smooth release and that all protocols were observed,” he said.

Justice MaryAnne Anenih granted bail to Bello on Thursday in the sum of N500 million.

The conditions included providing three sureties, each owning property in select high-value areas of Abuja, such as Maitama, Guzape, or Asokoro.

The court also ordered Bello to surrender his passport and restricted his travel outside Nigeria without prior permission.

When the case was called for hearing on Thursday, Joseph Daudu, Bello’s counsel, informed the court that the defence counsels had filed a further affidavit in response to the counter affidavit filed and served by the prosecution counsels.

He, however, applied to withdraw the further affidavit.

The judge had earlier fixed 29 January 2025 for the commencement of trial in the case.

The Federal High Court in Abuja, where Bello also faces N80 billion money laundering charges, has earlier granted him bail and fixed date for commencement of trial.

21/12/2024

Weather update for 21st Dec, 2024

DAY:
Sunny to partly cloudy and hot; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities
High at 35°C
Winds N at 9 km/h
Chance of rain 1%

NIGHT:
Partly cloudy
Low 19°C
Winds WSW at 9 km/h
Chance of rain 1%

Remember to stay hydrated.

20/12/2024

Wike's Final Warning to Abuja Landowners: Pay C-of-O Debts or Lose Allocation

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has given owners of the 762 plots of land in Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone, A10, Abuja, a fresh two-week ultimatum to pay for their Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) or risk final revocation of their allocation.

This was disclosed this in a statement on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka

He said Wike reiterated that the primary interest was not for people to lose their lands, but to get them to make necessary payments to the government.

This fresh ultimatum comes a day after Wike revoked lands belonging to former President Muhammed Buhari, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.

Also, 759 other prominent figures and organisations in Maitama II, Abuja. were also affected by the revocation which was for non-payment of Certificate of Occupancy.

The minister also threatened to revoke lands belonging to the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda; former presidents of the Senate, Iyorchia Ayu and Ameh Ebute; the Chief Whip of the Senate, Tahir Monguno; and 610 others for outstanding fees owed to the FCTA for certificate of occupancy not paid within two weeks.

This revocation by the minister comes months after he made several pleas to residents of the FCT, particularly those residing in hybrid areas of the nation’s capital, to pay outstanding fees owed to the FCTA or risk revocation of their lands.

20/12/2024

PRESS RELEASE: SCAM ALERT

There is a circulating SCAM Post about a ₦25,000 Christmas Cash Grant from Governor Alex Otti.

The post is a deliberate criminal attempt to deceive and scam the unsuspecting public.

The General Public is hereby advised to ignore the scam as the Law Enforcement Agencies have been alerted to Investigate and Apprehend the Fraudsters.

All Social Investment, Welfare and Intervention Programmes of the Governor and Government of Abia State are published on the Official Website of Abia State Government.

Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
20-12-2024.

20/12/2024

NCoS Explains Restrictions on Wheelchair Use for Disabled Inmates

The Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, Abia State Command, has denied allegations that its officials are hostile to inmates with disabilities who are serving inside custodial centres in the state.

This is even as the NCoS has explained why it does not allow people living with disabilities to use wheelchairs in the custodial centres.

The NCoS officer in charge of records at Umuahia Correctional Centre, Chukwu Iheke, refuted the allegations on Friday while responding to the outcry by the Abia State Chairman of Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria, Prince David Onuoha, who narrated how his members in various custodial centres in the state are prevented from using their wheelchairs, and sometimes, their metallic clutches, inside correctional facilities.

Such treatment, according to Onuoha, has caused his members physical, emotional and psychological trauma.

But Iheke, who represented the NCoS at a stakeholders’ meeting organized on strengthening access to justice for all in Abia by The Centre For Transparency Advocacy, said the decision to checkmate the use of wheelchairs was to prevent a situation where an inmate may use a metal object to kill his co-inmate during a fight.

Iheke who said the NCoS has been offering assistance to the vulnerable inmates, lamented that only 4 out of the 7 operational vehicles are functional to convey inmates to the 54 courts being covered by Umuahia Correctional Centre.

“That is why we not able to provide inmates in court sometimes as required by magistrates and judges,” he said.

He further said that the NCoS in collaboration with the Abia State judiciary is doing everything to decongest the custodial centres, which resulted in the recent jail delivery carried by Abia State Chief Judge, Justice Lilian Abai.

In her speech, the Executive Director, Center For Transparency Advocacy, CTA, Faith Nwadishi, said that efficient and equitable administration of criminal justice is central to upholding fundamental rights and justice.

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