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Protesters camp out at ICPC headquarters, demand probe of NMDPRA boss

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Protesters demanding the investigation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, camped out at the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Tuesday.

It was the second day of the protest embarked on by a civil society organization, CSO, Concerned Young Professionals Network.

The protesters are calling for a thorough investigation into alleged corruption, abuse of power, and regulatory compromise by the NMDPRA boss.

The group submitted a petition to the ICPC in which they demanded an investigation into the allegations, and Ahmed’s immediate resignation.

In the petition signed by its national president, Comrade Innocent Ofonyi, the group questions how Ahmed, a public official, could afford to pay huge sums for his children’s tuition fees abroad. The petition also raised concerns over potential conflict of interest on the part of the NMDPRA boss.

According to the petition, Ahmed’s son is employed by Oando PLC, a company under NMDPRA’s regulatory jurisdiction. The group said the development suggests nepotism and undue influence.

The protesters further raised concerns over suspected regulatory compromise by the NMDPRA under Ahmed’s leadership, particularly over the issuance of permits for the importation of diesel with high sulphur content, which is harmful to the environment and public health.

The petition called for a thorough investigation into Ahmed’s financial dealings, including the source of funds used to pay the alleged tuition fees, and any potential conflict of interest in his official capacity.

It demanded the constitution of a special investigative panel comprising the ICPC, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to probe the allegations.

Parts of the petition read, “The Nigerian public is also curious about Engr. Ahmed’s source of income that enabled him to afford the alleged huge sums of money as tuition fees for his children.

“Questions abound about his financial dealings, and it is imperative that these issues are thoroughly investigated.

“In light of these allegations, we demand that you take the following actions:

“Initiate a thorough investigation into the allegations against Engr. Farouk Ahmed, specifically focusing on the source of funds used to pay the alleged $5 million tuition fees for his children.

“Any additional sources of income or employment that may have contributed to his financial capacity. The payment methods and transactions used to settle the tuition fees. Any potential conflict of interest or undue influence in his official capacity.

“Set up a special investigative panel comprising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Code of Conduct Bureau to examine all financial records linked to Engr. Ahmed and his family.

“Investigate all permits granted under his leadership, particularly for fuel imports, and review them for irregularities. Take appropriate actions based on the findings of the investigation.

“We believe that these actions are necessary to restore public trust in the NMDPRA and ensure accountability in the management of public resources.”

Protesters, from the Situation Room for Oil Sector Reforms, had on Monday occupied the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), ICPC and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Abuja, demanding immediate investigation of the allegations against the NMDPRA boss.

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First Lady Remi Tinubu Bags Traditional Title In Osun

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, arrived in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Sunday to be installed with the prominent chieftaincy title of Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodu’a.

The installation ceremony, which took place at the Palace Square of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, also served as a celebration of the monarch’s 10th coronation anniversary.

She arrived at the palace of Ooni of Ife around 1 PM amid fanfare and heavy security, and was received by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his chiefs.

Dignitaries in attendance include the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, among others.

 

The ceremony is currently underway as more guests continue to arrive at the venue.

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Harrison Gwamnishu’s Lawyer Gives An Account Of What The Activist Did With The Ransom Given To Him By Family Of Abducted Couple

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Harrison Gwamnishu’s lawyer has given an account on what transpired between the activist and the N5.4 million deduction from the N20 million ransom family members of abducted Edo couple raised for their release.

There has been a controversy over the money Harrison delivered to the kidnappers. The family claimed they handed N20 million to Harrison to pay the ransom for the release of the abducted couple but upn handing the money to the kidnappers, the assailants discovered some monies were missing from the ransom and decided to hold on to the husband and then released the pregnant wife. Harrison has since denied any wrongdoing, insisting he has a modus operandi to handle abductors.

His lawyer has come out to give an account of what transpired between the ransom money and the activist. Read below

‘’I just got off the phone with Harrison Gwamnishu’s Lawyer. A lot has been said and done in real life investigation. Now, HARRISON’s CONFESSION

📌 That his modus operandi is to get a prototype look alike cash where he inserts the chip for tracking as our cash is too light to carry the chip.

📌 So before ransom is paid they remove a huge part of the money and replace it with the prototype money because the chip can only sit well on the fake money. The removed money will be given back to the family after a successful operation.

📌 That he did this in the presence of the family member who was in the room with him. Now, the family member was called to answer and he claimed that Harrison was backing him and so he didn’t see what he was doing…🙄 Hmmm na so Harrison back thick to occupy and cover all the space that you couldn’t see abi? Na God go judge you.🙄

📌 When he entered the bush at midnight to deliver the ransom the bandits were all wearing mask despite the fact that eveywhere was very dark they were pointing guns and touchlights at him and other victims family who also entered the bush with him to pay ransom for the release of their loved ones. There are other kidnapped victims who are in the custody of the bandits.

📌 After he gave them the ransom only the Pregnant Woman was released to him and the man was begging for forgiveness from his younger brother according to him he was saying that his brother should forgive him. Remember that this couple were kindnapped from their home…. Could it be an insider job???🤷🏻‍♀️ It was this same brother that first raise the alarm that the money was not complete. 1+1=🤡

📌 After the operation they went to the police station in Auchi to give report. Harrison when confronted about the money hesitated to tell them about his modus operandi, but when the family started threatening him, he told them and the police how he operates and he was asked to bring the money… He went to his hotel room took the money he kept aside and handed it over to the police in Auchi, Edo State that same day before leaving the town.

📌 Harrison begged that none of this should enter social media until after the man had been released but shockingly, the family went on social media and the dragging started. They claimed he was on the run and his car was seized by the police.

📌 Harrison then made a rebuttal to state that no money was taken (he didn’t go into details), his car was not seized by the police but rather he left his car there for safety as the people were already threatening him and he didn’t want them to trail him and injure him on his way home.

📌 Harrison went on his own to SCID EDO COMMAND at Benin city for further investigation and the police there brought out the money and made him act like he was returning it so they can snap him and which they did🤦🏻‍♀️ A Money he had returned in Auchi voluntarily suddenly became a tool of amusement for them.

📌 After that, they prepared a search warrant claiming that they searched his hotel room at Auchi and recovered the money and were forcing him to sign the warrant and he refused. Now after 48 hours of the hand over they want him to sign a warrant that I was them that recovered the money. At that point his Lawyer vehemently refused him signing that warrant and he was locked up in the police cell.

📌 The 14 days remained that is flying on social media by propagandist NEVER HAPPENED.

📌 Harrison inserted a chip inside a prototype money that was mixed with the ransom paid for the release of the pregnant woman and according to him, the chip is still very active cos from his system he can still see where the kidnappers are and he is willing to assist the police track the bandits down and release the Man.

📌 But instead of talking about how to go into the bush and face the bandits, they are all focused on Harrison. The #5.4m is with the police so why can’t the police or the family of the man go into the bush to rescue the man???

On my own i will advise Harrison to not enter that bush again. He should allow the police do their work.

I understand the bad blood between him and some powers that be and competitors in the game and thats why the whole thing is looking somehow and he is being judged by his past ugly shortcomings.

However, person no dey bad finish and so i will hang on to the one good Harrison has done in his life and until a court of competent jurisdiction finds him guilty… i will not throw him under the bus.

It’s very shameful that a private citizen is the one who interfaces with bandits while the police sits in their office. The family be playing with their brother’s life.

NB: This is a first hand account of what i gathered from Harrison’s lawyer this Beautiful Saturday morning. Thank You🙏

Barr Awele Ideal wrote:

AweleChukwukaumemma💞

I am really disappointed in you calling Harrison bad names

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Lady Nearly Plunged To Her Death From 10th Floor Window While Escaping From Lover’s Wife (Video)

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A woman in China was captured on video clinging to the exterior of a high-rise building as she attempted to avoid being caught by her lover’s wife—a dramatic scene that has since gone viral online.

Residents in Guangdong province watched in disbelief as the woman dangled from a tenth floor balcony, appearing at moments to lose her grip.

Footage shows a shirtless man speaking to her through a window before retreating inside. Holding her phone, she begins lowering herself toward the floor below, using drainpipes and narrow ledges to steady herself.

The video shows her sliding down a water pipe and knocking urgently on a neighbour’s window. The occupant eventually opens up and pulls her to safety.

Local reports say a married man pushed his mistress out onto the balcony in a panic when his wife unexpectedly returned home, forcing her to attempt the perilous escape. The recording spread rapidly across Chinese social media, with many users saying the pair had been left “socially dead” by the public exposure and would face deep embarrassment.

Commenters also warned that climbing the exterior of a high rise posed extreme risks and could easily have ended in a fatal fall.

The incident comes shortly after a separate tragedy in the UK, where twenty nine year old Bartosz Urbaniak died after falling from a balcony at a holiday park event in Skegness.

Witnesses said he attempted to climb between balconies before losing his footing. A trainee nurse at the scene administered CPR, and he was flown to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, but he died two days later from severe head injuries.

Watch the video below…

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR40X2njDrC/?igsh=MTRwZGd4N2Q3NDNmeQ==

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