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October 19, 2023 EFCC Docks 46 for Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom and Cross River
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EFCC Docks 46 for Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom and Cross River

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal command has said it arrested a total of  46 suspect involved in internet fraud in Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

The Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, said the suspects were nabbed at different locations within both states.

Oyewale in the statement noted that a total of 24 suspects were arrested on Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom State while 22 suspects  were nabbed in Calabar on October 13.

He stated: “Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested forty-six (46) suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Calabar, Cross River State and Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

“While the Calabar suspects were arrested on October 13, 2023,  their Eket counterparts were nabbed  on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Both arrests were intelligence- based.

 “22 suspects were arrested in Calabar and they are: David Boniface Akani, Johnson Umuke, James Michael, Akeke Favour, Enange Benard, Godson Ubi, Eddie Godson, Eyo Jesse Bassey, Joachim Omuyeh, Dickson Abang.

“Others are: Ikora Sunny, Emmanuel Godwin, Dannis Lipeunim, Agwazia Sunny Henry, Abang Emmanuel, Godspower Eyan, Elena Samuel, Adie Godson, Chisom Stanley, Nonso Solomon, Eyam Daniel Okpa and Aka Richard.

“The remaining suspects,  24, arrested in Eket include: Fonime John Etukudo, Nsisong Udoh, Saviour Daniel, Sampson Sunday, Joshua James Michael, Paul Edet Etiemana, Archibong Okomobong Bassey, Inemesit Akin Bassey, Edidiong Aniete Tom, Ebowusim Chifia Aslem, Nwanchukwu Ebenezer Chinonso.

“Others are: Archibong Alfred Archibong, Itauma Uforotobong Richard, Bassey David Nicholas,  Chidozie Ikechukwu, Japhet Linus Akwaowo,Victor Evans, Fortune Udia, Benjamin Amos, Prince Augustine, David Daniel, Augustine Obinna, Udeme Unanaowo Unanaowo and Obinnaya Jide,

“Items recovered from them include sophisticated mobile phones,  six exotic cars and laptops. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded”

October 19, 2023 Oron Union Insists TRC Law Must be Amended
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Oron Union Insists TRC Law Must be Amended

President General of the Oron Union; Dr Asuquo Inuikim has called for the immediate amendment to the Traditional Rulers law CAP 155 of Akwa Ibom State for peace to reign in the state.

He said that the law as passed by the State House of Assembly and assented to by the governor, Pst Umo Éno, is satanic and discriminatory.

The amended law which perpetually assigns the position of President-General of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers to the office of the Oku Ibom Ibibio, has created a lot of furore within the state.

Various youths and women groups from the minority tribes have opposed the law on grounds that it does not capture their wishes and aspirations,

Inuikim, in a statement released to Pressmen, knocked the lawmakers for disregarding the wishes of their constituents and enacting a law that further marginalises and divides the citizens of the state.

“The law has raised concerns over its infringement upon the rights and freedoms of citizens. While Governor Umo Eno claimed that the paramount rulers agreed to equate the position of Akwa Ibom’s President-General with that of first-class royal fathers across Nigeria, questions have been raised about why the first-class ruler must reside only in Ibibio land.

“Their concerns centre around the perpetuation of the Oku Ibom Ibibio as the sole occupant of the President-General’s office, effectively ending the rotational process of the headship of the TRC.” he said.

He lamented that the law as it is suggests that some ethnic groups are inferior to others, adding that such is tantamount to modern-day slavery.

He further criticised the attempt to undermine the rotational chairmanship of the State Council of Chiefs, stressing that it goes against the wisdom and practices of the pioneer royal fathers of the state, who instituted the rotational headship of the council.

“The amendment to the Traditional Rulers Council Law in 2022, changing the title from chairman to president-general, was seen as an opportunity for an Oro man to hold the position.

“However, political manoeuvres prevented this, allowing the Oku Ibom Ibibio to remain in power. With his two-year term winding down, he now seeks to secure his lifelong presidency and restrict the position to the Ibibio race.

“This move can only be described as excessive greed and a potential threat to the unity and peaceful coexistence of Akwa Ibom State”, he said.

While calling for a reconsideration of the legislation, Inuikim urged the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to rectify the injustice by promoting inclusivity, unity, and fairness among all citizens.

He emphasised that discriminatory laws cannot stand when in contravention of the Nigerian Constitution, and called for the restoration of lasting peace, harmony, and unity in the state.

October 17, 2023 Federal Government to Pay N-Power Arrears in November
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Federal Government to Pay N-Power Arrears in November

The Federal Government has announced it will commence the payment of 9 months backlogs to N-Power beneficiaries who are on the programme beginning from November.

This was made known on Monday through the N-Power National Programme Manager, Mr. Akindele Egbuwalo, while meeting with some N-Power beneficiaries at his office in Abuja.

Egbuwalo in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, stated that the main purpose for the temporary suspension of the programme was to address all matters directly affecting beneficiaries.

He was quoted in the statement to have stated that as a result of the temporary suspension of the programme for thorough restructuring and forensic audit, funds had been recovered from the existing payment service providers.

“Plans have been put in place by the programme to commence disbursement of the nine months outstanding stipends to beneficiaries from November 2023. Payments will be carried out in installment,” Egbuwalo stated.

He said the N-Power programme would be continued as the Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme under the supervision of the humanitarian minister.

Egbuwalo said the scheme would be expanded to target five million beneficiaries in five years, where one million youths would be absorbed each year under the graduate and non-graduate stream.

Sani Garba, a beneficiary from Yobe State, who was present at the meeting, said the concerns of beneficiaries were mainly regarding the delayed nine months stipends.

He said a national protest had initially been planned by different clusters of N-Power beneficiaries due to inadequate information.

October 16, 2023 Akwa Ibom to Partner Army for Enhanced Security in The South South Region
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Akwa Ibom to Partner Army for Enhanced Security in The South South Region

The Akwa Ibom State Government has committed to strengthen partnerships with the Nigerian Army in a new move to tackle criminality within the state, the Niger Delta region and the Nation at Large.

In a demonstration of commitment to the partnership, the State government has offered to donate 14 new patrol boats to aid military surveillance in the state’s waterways, which will be complemented with installed machine guns.

The deal was sealed when Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, hosted the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who, as part of his working tour of military formations and units under the Nigerian Army 6 Division, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Uyo.

Welcoming the Chief of Army Staff to the State, the Governor lauded the Nigerian Army for working hard and in synergy with other security agencies to keep the State safe, pointing out that his creation of the Ministry of Internal Security, headed by a retired Army General, was an indication that his administration placed a premium on security, to ensure a more coordinated partnership with security agencies.

He therefore, assured of the state’s commitment to work with the Chief of Army Staff and collaborate in other areas of mutual needs for overall peace and stability in the state in particular and the nation in general.

Earlier, the Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, said his tour of the military formations in the region was to, among others, assess their activities and state of readiness for required operations.

He described his reception in the state as exceptionally warm and acknowledged the support of the State Government to the Nigerian Army 2 Brigade stationed in the State, by extension the 6 Division covering the South-South region.

Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, who once served as Commander 2 Brigade, Uyo, before his appointment as Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Army Chief, said he was conversant with the challenges facing the state in view of its peculiar location and pledged the commitment of the Army to partner with the state government in addressing the challenges.

 

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