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March 30, 2023 DSS Uncovers Interim Government Plot, Cautions Politicians Against Inciteful Acts

DSS Uncovers Interim Government Plot, Cautions Politicians Against Inciteful Acts

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned Political actors to be careful in statements and actions as it has uncovered plots of an Interim Government.

It said there was a conspiracy to set aside the constitution and install an interim government after May 29 by “misguided” political elements.

The DSS in a press statement warned against moves to scuttle democracy, vowing to do all within its powers to frustrate the scheme.

It said it has identified key players in the plan, but opted not to name any yet.

DSS spokesman Dr Peter Afunanya, warned those behind the plot to thwart democracy to retrace their steps.

Afunanya said the Service considers the plot being pursued by these entrenched interests as not only an aberration, but a mischievous way to set aside the constitution and undermine the civil rule.

The agency said the aim was to plunge the country into an avoidable crisis.

The statement reads: “The planners, in their many meetings, have weighed various options.

“These include, among others, sponsoring endless violent mass protests in major cities to warrant a declaration of a state of emergency.

“Another is to obtain frivolous court injunctions to forestall the inauguration of new executive administrations and legislative houses at the federal and state levels.

“The DSS supports the President and Commander-in-Chief in his avowed commitment to a hitch-free handover and will assiduously work in this direction.

“It also supports the Presidential Transition Council and other related bodies in the states.

“It will collaborate with them and sister security and law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless inaugurations come 29th May, 2023.

“Consequently, the Service strongly warns those organising to thwart democracy in the country to retract from their devious schemes and orchestrations.

“Stakeholders, notably judicial authorities, media and the civil society, are enjoined to be watchful and cautious to avoid being used as instruments to subvert peace and stability of the nation.

“While its monitoring continues, the DSS will not hesitate to take decisive and necessary legal steps against these misguided elements to frustrate their obnoxious intentions.”

 

March 28, 2023 Labour Shelves Planned Protest, Strike, Over Cash Crunch

Labour Shelves Planned Protest, Strike, Over Cash Crunch

Organized labor in Nigeria, spearheaded by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their planned strike which was originally due to begin tommorow; Wednesday March 29 over the unavailability of naira notes.

The two Labour bodies at the forefront of the planned strike said they would monitor the availability of cash in commercial banks for two weeks before concluding on the next line of action.

Presidents of NLC, Joe Ajaero and TUC Festus Osifo said this during a joint press conference on Tuesday in Abuja at the end of their National Executive Council meetings.

Ajaero said after receiving briefings from its State councils in the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, the NLC decided to defer the planned stay-at-home directive issued to workers last week.

He however stated clearly that the NLC would resume the planned protest if naira notes became unavailable to Nigerians by the end of the two weeks.

The NLC president said a committee has been set up to monitor situation across the country and report to it at the end of the two weeks.

March 28, 2023 Senator Ekweremadu and Wife to be Sentenced May 5

Senator Ekweremadu and Wife to be Sentenced May 5

Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his Wife, Beatrice alogside his physician, Dr. Obinna Obeta have been convicted by a British court.

The trio were convicted of conspiring to exploit a street trader from Lagos, David Nwamini for Organ transplant in the UK.

They will be sentenced on May 5 and could face up to 10 years in jail.

Ekweremadu and his accomplices were found guilty by the United Kingdom (UK) Magistrate’s Court of trafficking Nwamini from Nigeria to Britain to provide a kidney for Ekweremadu’s 25-year-old daughter, Sonia, a statement from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said yesterday.

Sonia was cleared of the same charge for which her parents and the Nigerian doctor were convicted.

Sonia, who had declined to give evidence, broke into tears as she was cleared by the jury.

The prosecution confirmed that the maximum sentence in the organ harvesting case is one of life.

After the convictions, Chief Crown Prosecutor Joanne Jakymec, described the conspiracy as a horrific plot.

She said: “This was a horrific plot to exploit a vulnerable victim by trafficking him to the UK for the purpose of transplanting his kidney.

“The convicted defendants showed utter disregard for the victim’s welfare, health and well-being and used their considerable influence to a high degree of control throughout, with the victim having a limited understanding of what was really going on here.”

The jury deliberated for nearly 14 hours to convict Ekweremadu, Beatrice and Obeta.

 

A detective inspector with the Metropolitan Police, Esther Richardson, commended the victim for his bravery in speaking against the offenders.

According to her, the police, the Crown Prosecution Service and Human Tissue Authority teams “worked tirelessly” on the case, which is the first time that defendants have been convicted under the Modern Slavery Act of an organ-trafficking conspiracy.

The Ekweremadus and Dr. Obeta denied the charges against them.

Ekweremadu had been in custody since June 23, last year

March 28, 2023 Former Dakkada FC Attacker Joins MFK Karvina

Former Dakkada FC Attacker Joins MFK Karvina

Former Dakkada FC of Uyo attacker, Emmanuel Ayaosi has left the club MFK Karvina in the Czech Republic.
Ayaosi made the move MFK Karvina during the mid-season transfer window, the team plays in the Czech National Football League.

Althought he details of his move remains sketchy, Emmanuel has expressed gladness at the opportunity to take his career to the next level with a transfer to a European Club.

The youngster was a major contributor to Dakkada Fc’s relegation escape last season in the Nigeria Professional League ,where the Chosen ones left it till the last day to remain in the elite division.

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