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A’Ibom police arrest ASP as prospective corps member dies in custody
Amiengheme Andrew, Akwa Ibom police commissioner, has ordered the arrest of Joweigha Michael, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP), for alleged involvement in the death of Kubiat Isaac, a prospective youth corps member.
Isaac, a graduate of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, was said to have been arrested on Sunday, August 29, by the police officers attached to B Division, Ewet Housing Estate.
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Reacting to the incident, Odiko Macdon, the police public relations officer in Akwa Ibom, said Isaac died in police custody.
The CP ordered for the immediate arrest and detention for questioning of ASP Joweigha Michael who preliminary investigation revealed was the officer who effected the arrest of the late Isaac,” Macdon said in a statement.
“It is expedient to state that the said late Kubiat Isaac was being investigated for the offence of suspected armed robbery and cultism and had been evading arrest for some time.
“He was traced to and arrested at Eni Stores in Uyo on Aug. 29 and taken in for questioning.
“On arrival at the Division Police Station, the DPO ordered that he be transferred to the State CID where the case was pending for discreet investigation.
“Unfortunately, the suspect said he was sick. He was taken to the police clinic for treatment but gave up the ghost in the process.”
He said that the CP has ordered for an autopsy to be conducted to determine what killed the suspect.
“The CP, who has great respect for fundamental rights, notes that contemporary policing isn’t about torture and should not be tolerated,” the police spokesman said.
Macdon said the CP has assured that a diligent and transparent investigation would be conducted.
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Fubara blasts Rivers lawmakers: You only exist because I recognise you
Fubara blasts Rivers lawmakers: You only exist because I recognise you
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State says the existence of the members of the State Assembly is tied to his generosity and magnanimity.
Speaking while addressing a delegation of political and traditional leaders from Bayelsa State who visited him at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital, Fubara said the assembly members do not exist.
The visit is aimed at finding a lasting solution to the political crisis in Rivers State and an improved relationship between both states.
Fubara said the Peace Accord he signed with his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Terrritory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, was political and not constitutional, hence the lawmakers have no legitimacy to speak except the one he confers on them.
Fubara said the lawmakers are existing based on his recognition which is hinged on the Peace Accord initiated by Tinubu.
He said: “Those group of men who claim that are Assembly members are not Assembly members, they are not existing. I want it to be on record. I accepted that Peace Accord to give them a floating.
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“That is the truth. There was nothing in that Peace Accord that’s a constitutional issue; it’s a political solution to a problem.
“And I accepted it because these were people that were eating in my house, these were people I have helped pay their children’s school fees when I wasn’t even a governor. So, what is the thing there?
“We might have our division but I believe that one day, we could also come together but it has gotten to a time when I have to make a statement that they are not existing.
“Their existence is me allowing them to exist. If I de-recognise them, they are nowhere. I want you to see the sacrifice I have made in allowing peace to reign in our state.”
Fubara and Wike have been at daggers drawn since he assumed office as governor.
The face-off led to some lawmakers defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress.
To ensure peace, Tinubu had ordered both factions to sign a peace deal which included recognizing the aggrieved state lawmakers loyal to Wike.
Fubara blasts Rivers lawmakers: You only exist because I recognise you
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Abia: You’ll refund Airport Project money, other looted funds, Otti tells Ikpeazu
Abia: You’ll refund Airport Project money, other looted funds, Otti tells Ikpeazu
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu, will not get away with the grand larceny and looting of the state’s treasury that happened under him (Ikpeazu).
This is as he warned the immediate past administration in the state, headed by ikpeazu, to get ready to refund every naira that was stolen under him.
According to Otti, top on the list of funds that will be returned by Ikpeazu is the money budgeted for the airport construction.
The governor read the riot act at Nvosi, during a solidarity visit by supporters and loyalists of the member representing Isiala Ngwa South State Constituency, Rowland Chinwendu.
Otti, who was reacting to the report of the forensic audit of the state’s accounts, said his administration is not fighting anybody but is only interested in recovering looted funds, in a bid to ensure good governance.
He stressed that what he wants is the progress and development of Abia State, noting that since the airport was not executed, the project money should be refunded.
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Otti he is surprised that some people are insulting him in the media because he disclosed the findings of the forensic audit report.
The governor described the solidarity visit by Chinwendu and his supporters as a good omen.
“I established a forensic audit of our accounts as soon as I was sworn in and the report turns out that a lot of money was looted, stolen brazenly and part of the ones I mentioned was the N10 billion Abia Airport Project.
“They started insulting me. If you follow what is happening in the media, you would know that what I said is true.
“We are looking for our money. If we are not able to find the airport, they would have to refund us our money.
“We are not pursuing anybody, they should refund the money they stole, let’s use it to work for our people.
“Our place must develop. We will continue to build roads, we will continue to clean up the environment, we will continue to create jobs.”
In his speech, the member representing Isiala Ngwa South State Constituency, Chinwendu, noted that his people sent him to the House to represent their interest.
He stressed that he cannot afford to be seen as opposition to the governor, who is from the same LGA.
The lawmaker thanked the governor for the ongoing reconstruction of Umuikaa-Umuene road, among other projects in his constituency
Abia: You’ll refund Airport Project money, other looted funds, Otti tells Ikpeazu
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Shettima aborts US trip over airplane fault, minister now to represent Tinubu
Shettima aborts US trip over airplane fault, minister now to represent Tinubu
Vice-President Kashim Shettima could not travel to Texas United States on Sunday as earlier planned for 2024 US-Africa Business Summit following a technical fault with his aircraft.
This reportedly forced him to make a detour on the advice of the Presidential Air Fleet.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.
According to the statement, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, will now represent President Tinubu at the Business Summit.
The Summit is scheduled to hold from May 6 to May 9, 2024.
The statement read, “The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, will now represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas.
“Vice President Kashim Shettima who was originally scheduled to represent the President was unable to make the trip following a technical fault with his aircraft, forcing him to make a detour on the advice of the Presidential Air Fleet.
“The Vice President will carry on with other national duties.
“The high-profile summit, taking place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, will bring together political and business leaders from across Africa, the United States, and other regions. It features high-level dialogues, networking sessions, and plenaries.”
“The US-Africa Business Summit aims to foster economic cooperation and explore investment opportunities between the United States and African countries,” it added.
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