EVAN CASE!!!

 Lagos High Court has sentenced notorious kidnap kingpin, Chikwudubem Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, to death.

The court gave this judgement on Monday.

Evans was arrested in June 2017 and arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit kidnapping and kidnapping.

The Lagos State Government had said Evans conspired on February 14th, 2017 at about 7.45pm at Ilupeju, Lagos, to kidnap one Donatus Dunu and collect €223,000 for his release.

According to the police, Evans managed to escape arrest for seven years.

He was, however, arrested after a police special squad caught up with him at his No. 3, Fred Shoboyede Street, Magodo, Lagos home.

The kidnap kingpin then confessed to being responsible for many high-profile kidnap cases in many states of the country, especially Lagos State.

He also confessed to earning money running into billions of naira from his unlawful activities, having charged some of his victims up to $1 million each as ransom.

Details later.

BREAKING: CJN Onnogben shuns CCT

ABUJA – The Federal Government has employed the services of a former Commissioner of Justice in Kano State, Alhaji Aliyu Umar, to head the team to prosecute the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, over his alleged refusal to declare his assets.

Onnoghen
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen
Meanwhile, the CJN, on Monday, failed to appear before the tribunal to be docked to enable him to take his plea to the six-count criminal charge against him.

At exactly 10am when the charge marked CCT/ABJ/01/19, was called up, Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, demanded to know why the CJN was not in court and if he was served with the charge.

The prosecution counsel, Umar, SAN, who led five other lawyers, told the court that the CJN was served through one of his personal assistants.

“When we went to his house, he directed his personal assistant to collect the charge on his behalf. His personal assistant endorsed it, so he has been served”, Umar told the tribunal.

Aside allegation that he failed to disclose his assets as prescribed by law, FG, in the charge that was filed by the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, equally accused the CJN of operating foreign bank accounts.

The prosecuting agency alleged that contrary to relevant laws regulating conduct of public office holders, the CJN, maintained a domiciliary foreign currencies account that comprised of Dollars Account, Pound Sterling Account and Euro Account.

Chief Wole Olanipekun who led 46 other Senior Advocates of Nigeria and 43 other lawyers, told the tribunal that the CJN had filed a motion dated January 14, challenging jurisdiction of the tribunal to try him.

“We are not just challenging jurisdiction, we are even challenging the jurisdiction of this tribunal to even snif that charge”, Olanipekun submitted.

MINIMUM WAGE: We will continue to protect until our demands are met...Union leaders

Minimum Wage: We will continue to protest until our demands are met ― Union leaders

tribuneonlineng.com

Jan 8, 2019 5:00 PM

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart in Anambra State, have said they will continue to hit the streets to protest issues of workers welfare, particularly the N30,000 new minimum wage until their demands are met.

Speaking during the protest in Awka, the Anambra State capital, National Industrial Relation Officer of the union in-charge of National Assembly, Abuja, Hon. Uche Ekwe who represented the National President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba said the problem with Nigeria was not the lack of resources but bad governance.

According to Ekwe, the organised labour will continue to protest until the workers’ demands are met.

He said the delayed tactics played by the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 state governors are “man-made and not an act of God because God has so richly blessed this country called Nigeria. In all facets of human life, be it natural or human, we are resourcefully blessed.

“Some of the conditions made during the protest include; voting out any political party who is against the implementation of the N30,000 new minimum wage, the federal and state governments should stop using the slogan of ‘no work, no pay’ to intimidate its members coupled with their poor working conditions, workers should be steadfast in their request to ensure that their demands are met, among others.”

He called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to urgently do the needful by transmitting the bill to the National Assembly for quick passage.

The Secretary to the State Government of Anambra (SSG), Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu who received the protest letter on behalf of the State Governor, Willie Obiano, said the state government will surely do the needful so that the bill is implemented by the Federal Government.

Chukwulobelu who also described the governor as the worker-friendly added that Obiano has remained the only governor in Nigeria who pays workers salaries, pensions and their gratuities as and when due.

In their separate speeches, the State NLC chairman, Comrade Jerry Nnubia; his TUC counterpart, Comrade Ifeanyi Ikechukwu; ASUU Chairman Unizik branch, Engr. Steve Ofuaro and the NUT Chairman, Comrade Ofudile Okechukwu urged their members to work together and not to allow the few to swallow what belongs to all of us. We will continue to challenge and be on the streets.

They called on the government at all levels to do everything possible to ensure Nigeria workers are given their legitimate rights and sense of belonging.

The protest which kicked-off from the popular Aroma junction ended at the State Government House while the protesters carried placards with the inscription, “Pay Us N30,000 Now or Never” among others.

ELECTIONS: APC CAMPAIGN RECEIVE HUGE ENDORSEMENT IN OGUN STATE

The 2019 political aspirations of Mr. Dapo Abiodun, the APC governorship candidate in Ogun State, and that of Predident Muhammadu Buhari recorded major boost on Saturday in Ogun State when the students of Tai Solarin College of Education (TASCE), Omu-Ijebu, residents and Hausa community of Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun on Saturday declared their support for the candidacy of President Muhammadu Buhari and all other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming elections.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the declaration was made while receiving the APC’s state governorship candidate, Mr Dapo Abiodun, who was on a campaign trip to the council area on Saturday.

With wild jubilations, the crowd vigorously endorsed the candidacy of Abiodun as governor and the re-election of President Muhammad Buhari in the coming elections.

Olamilekan Quzim, TASCE Student Union President, said that Abiodun deserved to be supported in order to be victorious at the polls.

Quzim added that the governorship candidate was a notable leader who had injected positively into the welfare of Ogun state students.

“Abiodun has made us believe he his contesting on the platform of APC not to come and embezzle money but to restore our lost glory, to wipe the people’s tears and put smiles on our faces,” he said.

Similarly, Alhaji Garuba Dankashi, Chairman, Hausa Political Movement in Ijebu, said that all Hausa were ready to give total support for Abiodun.

He also added that the community had also concluded plans to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in the coming presidential elections.

“My people have no choice than to vote for Buhari and all APC candidates in the polls.”

Responding, Abiodun promised to deliver dividends of democracy to all and sundry promising that he would operate an open door administration where everyone’s input would be acknowledged.

The governorship candidate urged the people to vote for him and also cast their vote to re-elect president Buhari.

He promised to clear the 40 months salary arrears owed TASCE staff if elected, adding that he would ensure that students were adequately represented in his government

SHOCKING: Helicopter Crashes In The Vicinity Of Leicester City's King Power Stadium

SHOCKING: Helicopter Crashes In The Vicinity Of Leicester City's King Power Stadium

The helicopter which belongs to Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has crashed in the vicinity of the King Power Stadium.

The incident occurred after Leicester's 1-1 draw with West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday night.

A Leicester police statement said: "Emergency services are currently at the King Power Stadium where an aircraft came down in a car park behind the ground.

"Enquiries to establish the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing."

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust tweeted: "We received a call at 8.38pm this evening to reports of a helicopter crash near King Power Stadium.

"We sent a doctor, two paramedics in ambulance cars, a crewed ambulance and our Hazardous Area Response Team, with the first resource arriving within two minutes of the call.

"We are currently working with our colleagues in Leicestershire Police and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service at the scene.

"We advise members of the public to stay away from the area while we deal with this incident."

Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett said: "At about 8:30 this evening, eyewitnesses told me they saw the Leicester City owners' helicopter take off from the pitch inside the King Power Stadium - as it does after every game - and after a few seconds it appeared to lose control.

Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

"It was sent spinning out of control and crashed in the car park at the rear of the King Power Stadium, just a few hundred metres away from where the pitch is."

Sky sources understand Leicester vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddanaprabha and Leicester Director of Football John Rudkin were not among the passengers.

A Leicester City spokesman said: "We are assisting Leicestershire Police and the Emergency Services in dealing with a major incident at King Power Stadium.

"The club will issue a more detailed statement once further information has been established."

Srivaddhanaprabha leaves the stadium by his helicopter, which lands in the centre circle on the pitch, after every Leicester home game.

The Thai businessman, who owns the King Power company, bought the club in 2010 and became chairman the following February.

Under his ownership, Leicester won the Premier League title in the 2015/16 season.

REPORT

Stop electing leaders without education - Sanusi tells Nigerians

Stop electing leaders without education - Sanusi tells Nigerians

- The emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, says people without education fail to educate the masses after assuming office
- Sanusi advises the federal government to prioritise education by using the trillions of naira it spends on subsidising petroleum products in educating the young ones in the country
- The monarch blames northern leaders for failing to provide the enabling environment for children in north to attend schools
The emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to refrain from electing politicians without education into public offices.
The monarch gave the advice on Saturday, October 27, when he spoke at the 6th convocation ceremony of Nile University of Nigeria in Abuja, The Nation reports.
The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor said people without education fail to provide education after assuming office.
“We have to take an interest in the quality of our leaders and representatives in the level of education. If you look around this country at many levels of leadership, we have elected and we have chosen to elect people who do not have an education. And because they are not educated, they cannot give an education,” he said.

OSUN POLITICAL PARROT

*PROCEEDINGS OF THE NIGERIAN SENATE OF THURSDAY 23RD MARCH 2017*

Welcome to a new Legislative day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Senate President Bukola Saraki took the official prayer and led the chamber into today's proceedings.
Senator Andy Uba moved for the approval of votes and proceedings for Wednesday 22nd March,2017. Senator Philip Gyunka seconded.

*EXECUTIVE SESSION*
Senate now moves into an Executive Session.
Senate resumes from its Executive Session and Senate President Bukola Saraki reports progress thatbthe Senate at the Executive Session deliberated on issues bothering on the workings of the Senate and the National Assembly in general.

*EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION*
Senate President Bukola Saraki read a letter dated 27th February 2017 on the request of Acting President for the Confirmation of Nominees for Appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

*POINT OF ORDER*
1. Senator Shehu Sani cited order 43 and read a letter submitted by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal on the court process and his inability to honour its invitation. He said the Committee was to hold a public hearing today and decided to invite the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to give him an opportunity to defend himself.
Senate President Bukola Saraki put the Secretary Government of the Federation issue to rest and stated that a new date has been communicated to the Committee for his appearance.

2. Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan raised a point of order on the Terriorist Attack near the UK Parliament yesterday. Senator George Sekibo said any Terriosm Activity in any part of the World requires urgent attention. Senator Bala Ibn Na'Allah said in recognition of Westminster in promoting democracy, we should share in their grief and convey our sympathy.
Senate President Bukola Saraki said there shall be no debate on this, said it can come under a motion and as part of respect observed a Minute silence in honour of the victims. He adds that "any attack on any Parliament in the world is an attack on all Parliaments. Our hearts and prayers are with them"

Senate in its prayers resolved to:
1. Condemn in totality the attack in the United Kingdom yesterday.
2. Stand together and sympathise with Westminster.
3. Call on all Houses of Parliament around the globe to stand together against all forms of Terrorism.
4. Call on the United Nations to develop a more Effective Counter-Terrorism Act.
5. National Asswmbly should send a condolence letter to the UK Government and Parliament.

Senate now observed a minute silence in honour of the departed souls.

*PETITIONS*
1. Senator Godswill Akpabio raised a Petition about the stoppage of the payment of the salary of one of his constituent in the Federal Civil Service Commission.
2. Senator Barnabas Gemade also raised a petition on the incessant killings in his senatorial district and requests for a permanent military base.
3. Senators Tayo Alasoadura and Matthew Urhoghide also raised different personal petitions from their respective districts.

The Petitions laid were referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions

*CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS*
1. Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the Screening of 47 Non-Career Ambassadorial Nominees. By Senator Monsurat Sunmonu.
The Senate do consider the Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the Screening of the following persons as Non-Career Ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

1.Dr. Mrs. Uzoma E. Emenike -Abia
2.Aminu Iyawa -Adamawa
3.Maj. Gen. Godwin G. Umo Rtd -Akwa Ibom
4.Christopher J.N. Okeke -Anambra
5.Yusuf Maitama Tuggar -Bauchi
6.Baba Madugu -Bauchi
7.Brig. Gen. Stanley Diriyai -Bayelsa
8.Prof. Stephen Ugba -Benue
9.Baba Ahmad Jidda -Borno
10.Dr. Etubom N.E. Asuquo -Cross River
11.Engr. Frank Ofeduma -Delta
12.Mr. Jonah M. Odo -Ebonyi
13.Uyagwe Igbe -Edo
14.Dr. Eniola Ajayi -Ekiti
15.Maj. Gen. Chris Eze -Enugu
16.Alh. Sulieman Hassan -Gombe
17.Justice Sylvanus Adiewere Nsofor -Imo
18.Amin Muhanmmad Dalhatu -Jigawa
19.Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli -Kaduna
20.Deborah S. Iliya -Kaduna
21.Prof. D. Abdul Kadir -Kano
22.Alh. Haruna Ungogo -Kano
23.Justice Isa Dodo -Katsina
24.Mohammad Rimi Barade -Katsina
25.Prof. Tijani Bande -Kebbi
26.Prof. Y. O. Aliu -Kogi
27.Nurudeen Mohamed -Kwara
28.Prof. Mohamed G. Yisa -Kwara
29.Justice George Adesola Oguntade -Lagos
30.Mrs. Modupe Irele -Lagos
31.Musa Ilu Mohammed -Nasarawa
32.Ahmed Ibeto -Niger
33.Susanne Aderonke Folarin -Ogun
34.Jacob Igebekele Daodu -Ondo
35.Afolahan Adeyemi A. -Osun
36.Maj. Gen. Ashimiyu A. Olaniyi Rtd. -Oyo
37.James G. Dimka -Plateau
38.Dr. Haruna Bawa Abdullahi -Plateau
39.Orji Ngofa -Rivers
40.Sahabi Isa Gada -Sokoto
41.Hon. Kabir Umar -Sokoto
42.Alh. Hassan Jika Ardo -Taraba
43.Goni Modu Zanna Bura -Yobe
44.Alh. Garba Gajam -Zamfara
45.Cpt. Bala Mohammad Mairiga -Zamfara
46.Habiss Ibrahim Ugbada -FCT
47.Mr. Adeyinka Olatokunbo Asekun -Ogun.

Senator Monsurat Sunmonu noted that when the Imo state Nominee was asked if he could perform his duty at that age, his response was "Ask Mugabe if age affects his job". She also noted the DSS report on the Ondo State nominee were negative. He is said to be deceitful and indulged in corrupt practice.

*COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE*
Senate dissolved to the Committee of the Whole to Consider the Screening of 47 Non-Career Ambassadorial Nominees.
The nominees from Imo (Sylvanus Nsofor) and Ondo State (Jacob Daodu) were rejected by the Senate based on the Foreign Affairs' Committee report.
The Senate Reverted to Plenary and Reported Progress on the Confirmation of 45 out of 47 Non-Career Ambbassadorial Nominees.
Senate President Bukola Saraki thanked the Foreign affairs Committee for the screening and congratulates the newly confirmed Ambassadors. He also stated that "The non-career diplomat must be good example to our country and I hope the Executive ensure outstanding payments are treated".

2. Report of the Committee on INEC on the INEC Act No.6 2010 (Amendment) Bill, 2017. (SB.231 and SB.234). By Senator Abubakar Kyari.

*COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE*
Senate dissolved to the Committee of the Whole to Consider the Report of the Committee on INEC on the INEC Act (Amendment) Bill 2017.
Senators took turn to contribute to the different clauses for amendment in the INEC Act (Amendment) Bill 2017.
The Senate Reverted to Plenary and Senate President Bukola Saraki Reported Progress from the Committee of the Whole where Senate Considered the Report of the Committee on INEC on the INEC Act (Amendment) Bill 2017. Senate President Bukola Saraki thanked his Colleagues for their Co-operation.

*ADJOURNMENT*
Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan moved for other items on the order paper be stood down to another Legislative day, Minority Leader seconded.
Plenary is now adjourned to Tuesday 28th March, 2017.