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Anambra govt panel reveals how Mmesoma confessed

The Anambra State Government panel which investigated the controversial result put forward by Mmesoma Ejikeme has revealed how the student confessed to the crime while calling on her to make a written apology to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB and also undergo psychological counselling. The committee in making its three-point recommendations found out that Mmesoma on her own manipulated the original result she got.

Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme The committee which interacted with Ejikeme Mmesoma, authorities of her school, and JAMB in its findings deposed that the result paraded by Ejikeme Mmesoma with an aggregate score of 362 was fake and that she admitted manipulating the results by herself using her phone. “She owned up in the presence of her principal, and the Education Secretary that the narration by the JAMB officials was a true and correct description of what transpired. She also admitted to having given a manipulated result by herself, unaided using the same phone (and) Airtel Number. “According to her, she proceeded to the cybercafe (Prisca Global Computers, Uruagu, Nnewi) where she printed the results she had manipulated.” “The committee tried to find out the motive behind her actions, but Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma said NOTHING.” Ejikeme Mmesoma had put the reputation of JAMB in suspense after she claimed to have scored 362 and been the highest-scoring candidate in the 2023 UTME. Following the controversy the Anambra State Government set up a committee comprising of Prof. Nkemdili Nnonyelu as Chairman, other members are Prof. Mercy Okonkwo, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, Prof. Maduabuchi Dukor, Prof. Jaja Nwanegbo, Rev. Sr. Prof. Mary-Felicia Opara, Rev. Cannon Dr. Uchenna Umeifekwem, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Managing Director, Anambra Information Communication Technology Agency. The Anambra State Government is, however, yet to release a white paper on the issue and the fate of Ejikeme Mmesoma now hangs in the balance following the ban on her by JAMB from partaking in the UTME for three years.

Ekiti govt kicks against planned 72-hour-kissing Guinness record attempt

The Ekiti State government has kicked against the planned 72-hour-kissing marathon in the state in an attempt to set Guinness World Record. The governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was in shock on Wednesday when a group identified as Sugartee released an advert stating its intent to embark on the longest world kissing marathon in a popular amusement park in the state capital on July 7.

Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji Reacting to the development, the state Ministry of Arts and Culture in a statement released today July 5, banned the scheduled competition of the marathon and warned all Hoteliers in the state not to allow their premises to be used for such exercise. The state government warned that heavy sanctions will be placed on any hotel found to permit such an exercise in their facility. The letter signed by the Director of Tourism Adebanji Adelusi on behalf of the permanent secretary of the ministry, Dele Ogunsemoyin noted that the planned event tagged ‘Kiss-a-thon ‘ was capable of denigrating the image of the state. The letter read, ‘’Kiss-a-thon” as an event is not only absurd, unhealthy, immoral and capable of denigrating the image of the state, it is a programme that runs counter to the values of the people of the state and therefore capable of plunging our Youths morally backwards. “In view of the foregoing, the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism hereby prohibits the hosting of such event or any other events like it in any facility that wishes to continue to operate lawfully in Ekiti State. “To the above, you are hereby requested to convey the content of this Notice to the members of Ekiti State Hoteliers’ Association to effectively monitor their outlets against being used negatively to cause embarrassment to the Government and People of Ekiti State.”the statement read

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Brazilian govt fines Neymar $3.3m for building lake at his mansion

Neymar fined $3.3m by Brazilian govt for building a lake at his mansion

The Brazilian government has issued four fines to Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, PSG, player Neymar Jr. for “environmental violations in the construction of an artificial lake at his mansion. The council secretariat said in a statement said the footballer Neymar Jr. bought his Mangaratiba mansion in 2016. According to Brazilian media, it sits on 10,000 square meters (107,000 square feet) of land and features a heliport, spa and gym.

PSG Player, Neymar Jr. “The sanctions add up to more than 16 million reais,” the statement said, a sum set out by the prosecutor’s office in Mangaratiba, a tourist area around 130 kilometres (80 miles) from Rio where the Paris Saint-Germain star has his mansion. Among “dozens of infractions” detected, the authorities listed “carrying out work subject to environmental control without authorization,” capture and diversion of river water without authorization, and “removal of land and suppression of vegetation without authorization.” Neymar has 20 days to appeal the penalty, the amount of which had initially been set at five million reais, close to one million dollars. On 22 June, after complaints based on social media posts, authorities found several environmental violations at the luxury property, where workers were building an artificial lake and beach. Authorities cordoned off the site and ordered all activity to cease, but Brazilian media reported that Neymar threw a party there and bathed in the lake. Neymar’s press office in Brazil did not respond to an AFP request for comment. Neymar, 31, is currently recovering from surgery on his right ankle, which he underwent in Doha in March. The striker has not played since February and doubts have arisen about his staying at PSG. Neymar bought the Mangaratiba mansion in 2016. According to Brazilian media, it sits on 10,000 square meters (107,000 square feet) of land and features a heliport, spa and gym.

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Ohanaeze begs British Govt to reduce jail term for Ekweremadu

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has pleaded with the British government to reduce the jail term given to former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. Recall that the former lawmaker was jailed over organ trafficking charges. He was convicted alongside his wife and a United Kingdom-based medical doctor, Obinna Obeta.

The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo receives British High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr Richard Montgomery at the National Secretariat of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Enugu Speaking when the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo received the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr Richard Montgomery at the National Secretariat of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Enugu, Archbishop Emmanuel Chukwuma, said that Ndigbo would be happy should Ekweremadu’s jail term be reduced. He said: “There is a very important issue that we have to bring to your attention. You’re aware of the case of Nigeria’s former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu who was convicted and is in jail in your country. He’s from this state and we all know he got entangled in that unfortunate incident because he wanted to save his daughter. “He is already serving a jail term. It’s unfortunate, but it has happened. I testified for him during the trial and in fact, the judge mentioned my name two times while delivering his judgment. “But we are using the opportunity of your visit to ask for leniency for him so that he doesn’t spend the number of years in jail. We have accepted the judgment, but are saying if there’s anything that could be done to reduce the jail term. “He’s from this area and if we don’t bring this thing up as Ohanaeze or from us here, concerning this important son of Igboland, it wouldn’t be nice of us. We are quite overwhelmed”. Earlier, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu appealed for the setting up of a British Visa office in the southeast region. He stated that the zone accounts for over sixty per cent of Nigerians travelling to the United Kingdom, stressing that it was unfair that they were subjected to travelling to Abuja and Lagos to procure their visas. Iwuanyanwu who recalled the long relationship between Nigeria and the British government, also appealed for bilateral collaboration to grow and develop the economy of the southeast region. He identified insecurity that has now culminated in Monday’s sit-at-home as part of the challenge threatening the economy of the region, explaining that the new leadership of Ndigbo was working hard to overcome it. Iwuanyanwu said that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo would soon set up a business council of prominent businessmen and assured that it would like to collaborate with the office of the commission for mutual economic benefits. He said that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has placed a premium on education and agriculture to engage her teeming youths and reduce social malaise in the region. In his remarks, Montgomery, who said he was on a tour of the southeast, added that the visit would afford him opportunity to interact on areas of mutual collaboration with the British government. He said that the British government would continue to advocate for peace in the country, stressing that it was delighted with the efforts by the Igbo in the development of Nigeria.

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Peter Obi reacts to demolition of buildings in Lagos by govt

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has condemned the recent demolition of some buildings in Lagos State and other parts of the country by the government, saying that Nigerian citizens should not be subjected to the additional stress of unexpected hardship. Obi who expressed his displeasure via his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday, agreed that some of the demolitions might be excusable but had left many victims, mostly ordinary people, who are either innocently ill-informed or misguided.

Peter Obi Obi said the primary duty of any government is to care for and protect its citizens. The former Anambra State governor advised that “necessary corrective measures to planning or zoning violations by governments, need not be punitive or unduly insensitive.” He stated, “In Nigeria, we live in a time of extreme difficulties for citizens because of stagnated income, spiralling inflation, huge unemployment escalating socio-economic costs and high costs of living. “Nigerian citizens should, therefore, not be subjected to the additional stress of unexpected hardship. Moreover, the various concerned governments should consider paying compensation to those who have lost properties and livelihoods in these unfortunate demolitions to ameliorate their suffering. Such compensation should fall under the rubric of eminent domain that is applicable to properties and assets acquired or demolished in the public interest. “It cannot ever be overemphasized that the primary duty of any government is the responsibility to care for and protect her citizens.” Recall that the Lagos Government had on June 16 begun the removal of what it described as distressed buildings in the Alaba International Market located in the Ojo Local Government Area of the state. The enforcement team of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA and the Lagos State Task Force embarked on the joint exercise. Following the controversy that trailed the exercise, the government insisted that the exercise was a measure to prevent disaster. However, Obi maintained that Nigerian citizens should not be subjected to the additional stress of unexpected hardship. The statement reads, “Recently, there have been reports of widespread government demolition of so-called ‘illegal’ structures erected by some innocent Nigerian citizens in error. “We face a paradox: with a 70 million housing deficit and vast unmet housing needs nationwide, some resort to self-help by building structures that serve as homes, businesses, SMEs offices and stores. “Invariably, some of these structures were either not approved or were built with the tacit collusion or approval of the local authorities. “While some of these ongoing demolitions may be excusable, they have nonetheless, left many victims, mostly ordinary people who erred innocently or were ill-informed or misguided. Necessary corrective measures to planning or zoning violations by governments need not be punitive or unduly insensitive. “There should always be room for compassion and humane correction in taking any remedial action. I respectfully appeal to various governmental authorities to marry the need to enforce compliance with extant regulatory regimes, with consideration for human feelings and necessary compassion.”

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Ikpeazu denies leaving debts for Abia governor, Otti, says N6b was left in govt treasury

Former Governor of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu has faulted the claims by his successor, Alex Otti that he left office without leaving any cash or assets behind. Ikpeazu in a statement by his media aide, Ikechukwu Iroha, made available to newsmen on Monday claimed that he left N6 billion in the government’s coffer and was not owing any commercial bank, including temporary overdrafts at the time he left office.

Present Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti Recall that Otti, after being sworn in as Labour Party (LP) governor of Abia State disclosed that his predecessor, Ikpeazu’s left a debt of N200bn. Otti added that a total of N50bn debt from unpaid salaries, pensions and gratuities was inherited by the new government in Abia State. However, reacting to the allegation, Ikpeazu added that his administration perfected $50 million World Bank facility at a 0.06 per cent interest rate with 10 years repayment moratorium for the construction of more than 500km roads, including dilapidated Port Harcourt Road, Aba. He said, “Abia State under the watch of Dr. Ikpeazu invested $5,000,000.00 in Geometric Power Company. That’s a near-cash asset. “As of Friday, June 9, 2023, the state received N24 billion through the Nigeria Governors’ Forum as part of a total of N48 billion standing to the credit of the state. The money was earned under the watch of Dr Ikpeazu. “The implication is that the current administration can commence drawing down on that facility from day one to construct critical roads in Abia State and will not have to repay the money over the pendency of its tenure, assuming it is up to eight years. “African Development Bank facility of $200 million processed by the Ikpeazu administration is also ready for the new administration to access for construction of rural roads.

Former Abia state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu “Before the exit of Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu from office, Abia State Government and the office of the accountant general of the federation reconciled their accounts with N6 billion standing to the credit of the state. “What that also says is that the Ikpeazu administration was not owing the federal government but rather it was FGN that owed the state. The current administration has access to that additional fund of N6 billion. “While we are still expecting the new administration to give the detailed composition of the alleged debts left behind by the Ikpeazu administration, it is safe to say that they are mostly long-term development facilities, contractor debts, and possibly outstanding payments to pensioners and salary earners. “It is my candid view that the new administration in the state can smoothly take off and service state liabilities with what it has without screaming or yelling.”

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Lagos Govt named 22-man committee for Governor Sanwo-olu 2nd term swearing-in

Lagos State Government has named a 22-man Committee, which will coordinate activities for the May 29 swearing-in of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat’s second term in office. The committee is headed by the Chief of Staff (COS) to the Governor, Mr Tayo Ayinde, while a former Commissioner for Education in Lagos, Mrs Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye, is the Vice-Chairman. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. According to him, “Members of the various sub-committees that will organise the inauguration include the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS), Gboyega Soyannwo; Abayomi Oluyomi; Gbenga Omotoso; Engr. (Mrs.) Aramide Adeyoye; Olawale Musa; Sukanmi Oyegbola; Bayo Ogunlana and Dr. A. W. Olarinmoye. “Others on the list are: Kolade Alabi; Bolaji Durojaiye; Tunde Onigbanjo; Adetoun Sanwo-Olu; Tejumade Lawal; Belinda Aderonke Odeneye; Kunle Fagbemi; Fola Hamzat; Simi Mosuro; Dr. Hakeem Shittu and Mrs. Ayiri Oladunmoye.” Omotoso said the Committee, which had since started working, also had Mrs Adenike G. Akanbi as Secretary, with other members also including the Special Adviser on Education, Mr Tokunbo Wahab and Mr Bimbo Onabanjo.

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Woman in tears as Lagos Govt demolishes her house, others

Woman breaks down in tears as the Lagos State Government demolishes her house alongside 12 others in the Ajao Estate area of the state. A video making the rounds on social media captured the moment houses worth millions of naira was brought down following the order of the government.

The state authorities have blamed the demolition, which commenced on Friday, on illegal occupation and construction in close proximity to the Murtala International Airport, Lagos. The General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Gbolahan Oki, provided several reasons for the demolition while addressing reporters. Oki stated that the buildings lacked the necessary approvals and were located in restricted areas around the airport, while some were situated near aviation fuel pipelines.

He further added that this situation could result in a potential disaster, such as a fire outbreak from the pipeline, which could lead to the loss of both lives and properties. The builders were said to have failed to possess the required documents and approvals for constructing in that particular area. Watch the video below …

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Lagos Gov’t trashes ’Gangs of Lagos’ movie

The Lagos Government has berated the promoters and marketers of the movie “Gangs of Lagos” describing it as mocking Lagos’ cultural heritage.

The Lagos Government in a statement released on their site says that the movie “Gangs of Lagos” has portrayed a misrepresentation of the Lagos culture and also displays the culture of Lagos State in a derogatory manner. The statement reads; “A release signed by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said the Ministry, being the regulatory body and custodian of the culture of Lagos State, views the film/series as a mockery of the Heritage of Lagos. “The Commissioner expressed her disappointment with the promoters of the film, Jade Osiberu, and Kemi Akindoju, for portraying the Eyo Masquerade as a gun-wielding villain while adorning the full traditional regalia.” “We are of the opinion that the production of the film ‘The Gang of Lagos’ is very unprofessional and misleading while its content is derogatory of our culture, with the intention to desecrate the revered heritage of the people of Lagos. It is an unjust profiling of a people and culture as being barbaric and nefarious. It depicts a gang of murderers rampaging across the State”.

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Club owner arrested for defrauding US govt of N32million covid funds

An Ibadan club owner, Adepoju Olawale Sunday of De Rock Club has been arrested for defrauding the US government of N32 million covid funds.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal command reportedly arraigned the club owner, Olawale Sunday before the court. The judge who sat on the case was Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court. The suspect was charged with two separate charges; alleged involvement in cybercrime and obtaining funds under false pretense. The first charge had eight counts; identity theft, obtaining covid-19 funds and unemployment benefits from the United States government, and transfer of proceeds of crime to another person called Owoade Emmanuel David. Also, further investigations have proved that the club owner through his small business in the US stole some personal identities of American citizens which he used in filing false benefit claims.

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