Newsparrot Tabloid

28/10/2024

PUTTING THE NARRATIVE STRAIGHT OVER POLICE ILLEGAL INVASION OF PEACE CORPS OF NIGERIA'S HEADQUARTERS AND THE UNLAWFUL ARREST OF DR DICKSON AKOH AND OTHERS

For the sake of clarity and to avoid possible misrepresentation of facts surrounding the tenancy of the property under contention in Jabi, Abuja. It is pertinent to come out straight to state the lingering forth and back struggles that has characterised the said property in the proceeding years.

The landlord has often deviced crooked ways, (sometimes, using the security agencies and at other point approaching the Court to get hand twisted Order) to eject the organization out of the property even before expiration of its rent.

Peace Corps of Nigeria leased the property located at No. 57 Iya Abubakar Crescent, Jabi from the Landlord's Agent and had since renovated the dilapidated structure to it's present state before commencement of usage as it's Headquarters in 2017 before Police unfortunate sealing of the office for (3) years.

Within the period of police occupation of the said office cm the kangaroo trial of the organization before the Federal High Court, Abuja which the organization later won, frantic efforts was made to have the landlord in court to testify of his ownership of the said property that police wanted the federal government to confiscate but to no avail. He didn't just declined, but remained in hiding.

It was in May, 2023 that the Landlord, First Choice Global Ventures Limited in connivance with the Agent, First Icon Limited surreptitiously sneaked to FCT High Court, Gudu after several similar attempts to secure a Consent Judgement without the knowledge of Peace Corps of Nigeria to forcefully eject Peace Corps from the property even though the rent hasn't expired yet. On the 16th of Feb. 2024, First Choice Global Ventures executed the fraudulent consent judgement obtained through deceit and evicted Peace Corps of Nigeria from the said property.

As a law abiding organisation, Incorporated Trustees of Peace Corps of Nigeria approached same FCT High Court, Gudu presided by Hon. Justice Adamu to set aside the consent judgement. Counsel on behalf of Peace Corps submitted that the Honourable Court has the inherent powers to set aside its own judgement where it is a nullity or where it is obtained by fraud. Having looked at the merit of the case and realised that he was misled into giving the consent judgement where the tenant was wrongly omitted from the proceedings that led to the judgement, he consequently set aside the warrant of possession judgement.
In the words of Hon. Justice Adamu " from the facts and evidence deduced from this case, the Applicant (Peace Corps)who is a sub-lessee of this judgement is a necessary party and was unfairly excluded from the proceedings. In essence, the absence of necessary parties connotes lack of fair hearing. The law is that the failure to join a necessary party is a procedural irregularity which does not affect the competence or jurisdiction of the court to entertain the matter".
He further said, "this case which is an ordinary issue of recovery of possession has been inundated with several unnecessary issues in various courts and has clearly deviated from the main issue of tenancy. Accordingly, any of the parties who feels he is entitled to the recovery of premises is free to file for recovery in this Court or any other Court".

Going by the above, the subsisting Court Order grants total right of continuous occupancy of the property to the Peace Corps of Nigeria pending the expiration of its rent. It is unimaginable that the same Landlord that approached the appellate court to appeal the same matter could involve the police in this high illegality.

It is therefore most unfortunate that a civil matter that has been settled by a competent court of law, where any of the parties who feels dissatisfied has the fundamental rights to approach a higher court for appeal, now has the police paid by tax payers money intimating and harassing law abiding citizens in this uncivilised manner.

Most unfortunate was the gestapo style invasion, vandalization and high handed harassment and adoption of the National Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria, Dr Dickson Akoh and (15) fifteen others as response to allege complaint file by the landlord before the police. Should Nigeria Police take the law into it's hand in the manner they are doing?

Nigeria is not a Banana Republic where Court judgments are recklessly disobeyed. The IGP should call his men to order to stay off issues that is not within their purview, for the Nigerian youths will not stand aloof while the one who has dedicated the entirety of his life towards championing thier course is been unnecessarily harassed by men of the Nigeria Police Force.

28/10/2024

02/09/2024

29/03/2024

Dr Dickson Akoh Congratulates Rev. Fr Sylvester Onmoke on his appointment as Provost, College of Education, Oju.

The Oyachaba K'Idoma, Dr Dickson Akoh has felicitated with Rev. Fr Sylvester Onmoke on his appointment by Governor Hyacinth Alia as the Provost of College of Education, Oju.

Dr Akoh describes the appointment of Fr Onmoke as Provost of the higher institution as meritorious and well-deserving. According to him, Fr Onmoke's quest for better education is unparallel, this is showed clearly in the drastic transformation that accompanies his priestly vocation in all the places he served.

He urges Fr Onmoke to make good use of this opportunity by transforming the College of Education into a real citadel of learning and a reference point to other higher institutions in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

As a Catholic Priest with high moral standard, Dr Akoh expects the Rector to besides impacting academic knowledge also make significant impacts in shaping the character of his students, which according to him can lead to the eradication of social vices such as cultism, prostitution etcetera that is often associated with many higher institutions in Nigeria.

He commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for the choice of the Rev. Father whom according to him has track records as an academia with overwhelming grassroots educational impacts.

Dr Akoh has no doubt in the academic prowess and competence of Fr Onmoke to take the tertiary institution to a greater heights and so wishes him well in his new assignment.

14/03/2024

Ugboju Marks 2024 Ej'Alekwu Cultural Festival with Unity Picnic

The Organizing Committee of the 2024 Ej'Alekwu Cultural Festival in-conjunction with the Management of Ambassador's Resort & Gardens, Ogoli-Ugboju has put together a Unity Picnic to commemorate this year's festival. The Unity Picnic is meant to bring sons and daughters of the district together for the common good and development of the area.

The Unity Picnic which has its theme as Re-enacting our Cultural Heritage and Values: The people and the Society' is expected to feature series of cultural and social activities such as dance, musical concert, talent show, comedy, cultural visitation, exchange of gifts and public lecture. There are other activities also lined up by the management of Ambassador's Resort & Gardens to make the outing a worthwhile.

Activities for the cultural picnic is scheduled to commence by 12pm prompt on Saturday, 16th March, 2024.

The Cultural picnic which will be holding at Ugboju Garden in Ambassador's Resort & Gardens, Ogoli-Ugboju will attract a gate fee as indicated in the attached flier.

Ambassador's Resort is where hospitality ends.

23/10/2023

OYACHABA K'IDOMA DESCRIBES OTUKPO ROBBERY CARNAGE AS WICKED AND RETARDING

Consoles bereaved families and the Idoma Nation over attack

The Oyachaba K'Idoma, Dr. Dickson Akoh has joined other well meaning Nigerians in condemning the dastardly massacre of innocent lives during the robbery incident that engulfed some new generation banks in Otukpo last Friday, 20th October, 2023.

According to him, this is one attack too many that must be nipped in the bud so as to avert any of such occurrences in the future. He recounted how similar incident of bank robbery in Otukpo led to the killing of some Police Officers on duty in Ojali in cold blood some years ago.

He advocated intelligence gathering to be the major panacea to the lingering security lapses that has left the area porous and often at the mercy of men of the underworld. Security men can achieve little if taken unawares in arms combat just as witnessed in this case. Perpetrators of such organized crime must have studied the terrain and the security gaps before striking, he added.

Prof. Akoh calls on Idoma sons and daughters to be united in finding lasting solution to the security challenges in Benue South. According to him, no landmark development can be achieved without the security of lives and properties of the people.

He condemn the cold blood killing of a banker, and Customers, and also some Police Officers, including the Divisional Police Officer of Otukpo who lost their lives in line of duty while combating the criminals. He condole with the families of the bereaved and ask God to console them.

While applauding the prompt responses of the men of the Nigeria Army, the Nigeria Police, the Department of State Services and the brave Idoma Youth for combating those criminals leading to the death of two of them, Akoh call on the various security Agencies to continue to synergies and not to relent in their efforts untill every one of those criminals are apprehended and punished severely for this crime against the peace loving people of Idoma land.

He calls on the government to lay out programs and activities that are geared towards the meaningful engagement of the Youth in productive ventures so as to take then away from crime.

23/10/2023

13/09/2023

13/09/2023

IDOMA CULTURAL AND SOCIAL CENTER UNDERWAY.


The paramount ruler of the Idoma Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Agaba'idu, Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John CON, has unveiled his ambitious plan to build the Idoma Cultural and Social Center in the heart of Otukpo, the traditional headquarters of the Idoma nation.

Agaba-Idu revealed this state-of-the-art facility, when completed will provide comfortable ambient, secure, and convenient accommodation for individuals and groups, with a promise and commitment to guaranteeing a memorable experience while engaging the rich socio-cultural history and traditions of the Idoma people.

The Center when completed is expected to have a Hall of Fame, Multipurpose hall, ICT center, Mini mall, Pharmacy, Meeting rooms, and an eighty-nine (89) rooms fully furnished guest rooms that would cater to the needs of locals and visitors alike.

The center's primary objective is to serve as a central hub for the Idoma Renaissance, attracting dignified personalities around the globe, including local and international researchers, cultural enthusiasts, creative persons, and tourists who seek to experience the Idoma culture and tradition.

His Royal Majesty hints that the edifice would be completed with an aesthetics that combines both contemporary and traditional architectural designs and amenities to create and present an environment that seamlessly blends the past and present, with a Hall of Fame dedicated to an archive of Idoma history, histories of past Och’Idoma, as well as that of other notable people and events that have helped to shape the socio-cultural evolution of the Idomas, contributing to our growth, global spread and development.

Agaba-Idu being a scholar of repute, a disciplined professional, and a renowned visionary, envisioned the Center to be a melting pot of progressive ideas and a catalyst for cultural exchange. One of the key highlights of the center is its dedication and boosting of the diverse cultural heritage of the Idoma people. It is also geared towards collectively revitalizing and archiving our rich history for the benefit of our future generations.

A high-level committee will be inaugurated in the coming weeks by His Royal Majesty to ensure the quick realization of this groundbreaking project befitting the Idoma Kingdom in Otukpo.

The center which is expected to generate unimaginable revenue for the Idoma Area Traditional Council upon completion will serve as a hub for cultural festivals, art exhibitions, skills acquisition, and workshops.

The facility's strategic location in Otukpo ensures convenient accessibility for visitors, further enhancing its reputation as a paramount host center for important guests.

HRM envisions a space where dignitaries, scholars, creative artists, and individuals from all walks of life can come together to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and appreciate the enduring legacy of the Idoma people.

This epochal project when it comes to fruition would be the first if it's kind in Nothern Nigeria. This bold initiative of HRM Agaba-Idu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John the Och’Idoma is expected to leave an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the Idoma nation

Besides boosting the local economic capacity of the ancient city of Otukpo, the center would essentially provide direct and indirect employment to hundreds of our teeming youths, thereby reducing the rate of unemployment and restiveness within Otukpo and its environs.

Meanwhile, the Idoma Cultural and Social Center has been registered with the Otukpo Local Government for this special and specific project to enable all Idoma sons, daughters, title holders from the Idoma Kingdom and sundry to participate and take ownership and responsibility for the development of our Kingdom especially this conceived laudable project.

The Och’Idoma HRM Agaba-Idu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John CON wants all hands on deck to make sure this idea and more like it comes into reality.

Onuminya Samuel Odoba
Chief Palace Scribe & Media Aide To HRM Och'Idoma
13/9/2023.