08/23/18

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A 58-year-old self-acclaimed pastor, Abel Olukayode, is to spend four and half years in jail for stealing N984,450 from Wema Bank Plc.

The convict stood trial on a three-count charge bordering on stealing.
An Igbosere Magistrate, Mrs A. T. Omoyele, sentenced Olukayode without an option of fine after finding him guilty of the offences.
Delivering her judgment, Omoyele said the convict was guilty as charged, and accordingly sentenced him to six months imprisonment on the first count and two years each for the count two and three.
She, however, said that the jail term would run concurrently.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the convict a resident of No. 26, Sadiku Ayinla St., Odo-kekere in Ikorodu was arraigned on Nov. 22, 2012.
Olukayode who was 52 years old when he was arraigned, had pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail.
The Prosecutor, Sgt. Cyriacus Osuji, had told the court that Olukayode committed the offences between March 5 and March 6, 2012 through mobile banking App on his phone.
He said “Olukayode with the aid of his mobile phone with sim no. 08034456771, stole the sum of N22,550, through his Wema Bank account, property of Wema Bank plc.
“The convict at the same time and place with the aid of his mobile banking transferred the sum of N701,900, from Wema Bank to his GTB Bank account.
“Olukayode also transferred another amount, N260,000 to his First Bank account, property of Wema Bank plc”.
The prosecutor was able to establish to the court that between March 4 and March 6, 2012, the bank system malfunctioned.
He said the convict who had only N300 in his account at that time, took advantage of the situation to steal the said amount.
The offences contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
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The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said no fewer than 103 cases of Ebola have been reported in the Democratic Republic of  Congo (DRC).
OCHA said the figures include 76 confirmed and 27 probable, including 61 deaths, as at Tuesday this week.
Suspected new cases continued to emerge in Mabalako and Oicha areas of North Kivu, according to the United Nations (UN) relief wing.
It said new alerts were under investigation in three more provinces: Mongala, Haut-Uele and Haut Katanga.
A joint United Nations-Ministry of Health team is implementing activities to combat the Ebola outbreak including alerts investigation.
The team is also providing vaccination, water, sanitation and hygiene education; epidemiological surveillance and psychological assistance to the affected families.
Since Aug. 8, more than 2,000 people have been vaccinated, OCHA said.
A joint response plan by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Federal Ministry of Health was finalised with funds secured from donors and humanitarian partners.
The UN office, however, said the country-wide Humanitarian Response Plan, which required $1.67 billion to respond to the needs of 10.5 million people, was only 24 per cent funded.
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Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has set-up a committee to resolve the issues that triggered the demolition of the Ayefele Music House.
Ajimobi set up the committee during a meeting with the gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele in his office on Thursday in Ibadan.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Ayefele in the company of Mr Joseph Tegbe and some of staff had arrived the governor’s office around 11.30 am
The governor emphasised the importance of the rule of law, saying Ayefele should have responded to various letters written to him by the state government
He stated that the demolition exercise was not a witch-hunt nor politically motivated as claimed, adding it was due to contravention of the state planning laws.
Ajimobi described Ayefele as a good man and a responsible citizen, stressing that the next step is to compassionately find a means to resolve the issue.
He advised the musician to warn his people against unethical writings and broadcast, promising to solve the issue.
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who was also around to see the governor in the company of some other monarchs, pleaded with governor on behalf of Ayefele.
Adeyemi, who described Ayefele as a good son, pleaded with the governor to find a lasting solution to the issue.
Earlier, Ayefele stated that his office responded to all letters forwarded to it by the state government, adding he had also made several attempts to see the governor without success.
He expressed regret for not coming in person to see the governor instead of sending emissaries who failed to deliver his messages.
Ayefele stated that he was a law abiding and respectful citizen, who is ready to comply with regulations of the state government.
NAN reports that the committee which comprise  state government officials and some staff of Fresh FM station, including Ayefele had since commenced the resolution process.
The meeting which lasted some hours was yet to conclude on the resolutions when it  adjourned for another day.
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Akwa Ibom Police commissioner, Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi   

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom state has debunked news reports that some gunmen attempted to invade the country home of Senator Godswill Akpabio in Ikot Ntuen, Ukana in Essien Udim local council of the state..
The command said the story in circulation in the social media does not portray what really happened. It urged people to disregard the convoluted version in the social media, according to a statement by DSP Odiko MacDon, the public relations officer.
“The Command wishes to inform the general public that on 21/08/2018 at about 7:20 pm, six armed men on three motorcycles went to Gulf Safrin filling station located at Ikot Ntuen in Ukana, not far away from Senator Godswill Akpabio’s residence under the pretence of buying fuel.
“Shortly after, however, they displayed their true criminal intent by dispossessing some customers and fuel attendants of their valuables and cash, shooting sporadically into the air. The hoodlums were however repelled by policemen on duty.
“They took to flight, shooting into the air as they escaped.
“Coincidentally, the Senator was having a meeting at his residence about the same time, hence, the gun shots were wrongly presumed by some persons to have been directed at the house of the Senator.
“The Force would like to state categorically, that there was no attack on the person or residence of Senator Godswill Akpabio, (CON) and no one was hurt in the neighbourhood. It was purely an armed robbery incident which was aborted by the timely intervention of the police.
“The Commissioner of Police has been in touch with the Senator who unreservedly expressed satisfaction at the way the situation was handled by the police.
“Meanwhile, security has been beefed around the Senator’s residence and environs while efforts are ongoing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“The Commissioner,(Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi), wishes to call on the general public to disregard the false information in circulation in social media and support her efforts to apprehend the fleeing felons.
“The Command assures the good people of Akwa Ibom State of her commitment to the protection of their lives and property and should go about their lawful businesses.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for pledging to assist a visually-impaired National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Okenala Ahmed.

Mr Atiku gave the commendation in a tweet on Thursday, two days after Ahmed and some other corps members visited President Buhari in Daura, Katsina State.

The former Vice President who has been criticising the present administration noted that the President’s gesture comes less than six months to the general elections.

He, however, said making the promise would have been unnecessary if the Federal Government had invested more in the health sector.

The presidential aspirant said, “I commend President Muhammadu Buhari for paying medical bills of a blind corps member 5 months to the 2019 election, but I remind him that if he had invested the public funds he spends on his London medicals on public healthcare, he wouldn’t need to do this.”

Atiku’s reaction comes one day after the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, revealed the gesture in a statement.

Shehu had said that 28-year-old Ahmed, a graduate of Insurance from the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, was among the corps members who paid Sallah homage to President Buhari as part of activities to mark the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations.

In the course of the President’s interaction with the corps members, he revealed that the Corps Liaison Officer, Jibrin Ishak, appealed for assistance for their physically challenged member.

The presidential aide said President Buhari promised to undertake the cost of medical care and treatment of Ahmed, who is an Economics NYSC teacher at the Government Day Senior Secondary School, Daura.

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The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo for his intervention in directing the overhaul of the activities of the Special Anti-Robber Squad (SARS), while he was acting president.
This is even as it passed a vote of confidence on the Nigeria Police and its leadership for demonstrating that it could address the concerns of youths.
President of the Youth Council, Malam Bello Shagari in a statement issued in Abuja, also expressed the willingness of the youths to partner the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to deal with pressing security challenges and reducing crime in the country.
Shagari said that the Nigerian youths have more confident in the Police and the leadership of the country for demonstrating determination to address the concerns of the youth.
The youth leader commended Vice President Yemi Osibanjo for heeding to the cry of young Nigerians on the unprofessional conduct of some members of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Police.
According to him, over the years, there have been complaints over the misconduct of some police in dealing with civilians, especially the young people in some parts of the country.
Shagari said that the action taken by the Federal Government was timely and necessary, adding that the Nigerian youth would continue to resist any form of harassment in the guise of policing.
”SARS has been a factor that has been distancing the friendship between the Police and the citizenry.
”We also applaud the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris for taking a swift action in dealing with the situation by ensuring the immediate reform of the department.
” We believe that such efforts will go a long way in addressing policing issues in Nigeria.
”The Police can be rest assure of the support and partnership of the new leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in dealing with pressing security issues and reducing crime in the country, ” Shagari said.
He assured that the leadership of NYCN would, henceforth, begin to watch out for the well-being and the welfare of the Nigerian youth and their relationship with the authorities.
According to him, it is the duty of NYCN to always protect and promote the interest of Nigerian youth.
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Former DSS Boss Lawal Daura

President Muhammadu Buhari is reported to have ignored pressure for the reinstatement of sacked Director-General of Department of State Service (DSS), Mr Lawal Daura.
The Nation said that President had foreclosed the recall despite pressure from some forces, including members of his kitchen cabinet.
It reported that some of the lobbyists went to see the President in London to mount pressure for the reversal of Daura’s sack.
Daura was sacked by then Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for the blockade of the entrance of the National Assembly, which caused outrage in the country.
V.P. Prof Osinbajo
According to the Nation, “those against the ex-security chief’s return argued that his sack saved the nation’s democracy and boosted the Buhari administration’s democratic credentials.
The battle has since shifted to the Presidency, over the search for a new Director-General.’’
While some people want the position zoned to the north, others support the confirmation of the Acting Director General, Mr. Mathew Seiyefa, who is from Bayelsa state.
“The forces pushing for Daura’s reinstatement have lost the battle because the President has foreclosed his return.
“The President has no plans to bring back Daura under any guise. He believes this administration is one and will not overrule his deputy. He is a man of discipline and not an ethnic bigot.
“What happened is that some ministers, a few kitchen cabinet members and influential people close to the President sneaked into London to meet with Buhari to overturn Daura’s sack,’’ the Nation reported.
Matthew Seiyefa, Acting DG of the DSS
Seiyefa, is the most senior Director in the DSS. A Twitter post by the PresidencyNigeria said he will act as Director-General until further notice.
Lawal was sacked over the unauthorised blockade of the National Assembly, preventing some senators and workers from gaining entrance.
Osinbajo described the blockade as a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all accepted notions of law and order.
According to him, the unlawful act which was done without the knowledge of the Presidency is condemnable and completely unacceptable.
Professor Osinbajo assured Nigerians that all persons within the law enforcement apparatus who participated in this travesty will be identified and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.
Daura, born 5 August 1953, was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on 2 July 2015, following the dismissal of his predecessor Ita Ekpeyong.
He once worked in the service and retired.
Seiyefa, Daura’s successor had earlier served as the Director of the Institute of Security Studies (ISS), before he was transferred to the DSS headquarters.
With about 34 years of experience, Seiyefa had served in different capacities, including State Director in Osun, Akwa Ibom, and Lagos states.
Seiyefa is also a member of the National Institute.
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Aggrieved youths yesterday, set ablaze the record section of the magistrate’s court in Orlu, where some youths from the town are standing trial for alleged kidnap.

It was learnt that about 17 youths had forcefully gained entry into the court complex about 6. 30 a.m. after overpowering the security guards and proceeded to set ablaze the records office of the magistrate’s court.

One of the judicial workers who confirmed the attack, on condition of anonymity, told Daily Sun that the record office section of the magistrate’s court houses the case files and records of those standing trial before the court.

“When we arrived this morning, we saw smoke billowing from the records office where all the case files and records of those who have cases are kept. We were told that about 17 youths had over powered the security guards at the gate, forced their way into the court and immediately set the record section on fire.

“As I speak now, all the case files and records of the cases before the court have been burnt. Now there are no case files and records of cases, especially the recent ones.”

Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the Imo State Police Command, Andrew Enwerem (SP), said those who had carried out the arson were suspected to be sympathisers of those remanded in custody for either kidnapping or armed robbery.

According to him, “we suspect that those who carried out the arson are suspected to be members of those who have been remanded for either kidnapping or armed robbery. But, burning the record office of the court would not, in anyway, help those who have been remanded for criminal offences.”

It was gathered that the Imo State Commissioner of Police has directed the Area Commander of Orlu to ensure that the suspected arsonists are arrested immediately.

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