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Court orders forfeiture of over N1bn linked to Ebonyi SSG
A Federal High Court in Uyo, the Akwa lbom State capital, has ordered the forfeiture of over NI billion linked to Secretary to Ebonyi State Government, SSG, Professor Grace Umezurike.
This followed an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Umezurike, a professor, and her aide, (names withheld) were listed in the suit as first and second respondents, respectively.
The EFCC told the court that the SSG and her aide allegedly diverted the funds from the treasury of the Ebonyi State Government to six different accounts domiciled in United Bank for Africa (UBA).
The Commission said while four of the UBA accounts were owned by the SSG, one of them, which belongs to the aide, had N1.014 billion diverted to it.
The sixth account was opened with an account name: Affordable Multi Services Nigeria Limited.
The funds were said to have been earmarked by the Ebonyi State Government for purchase of bags of rice for the people of the state during the 2024 Christmas celebration.
In the ex parte application, the EFCC prayed the court to order for an interim forfeiture of the funds in the bank accounts for a period of 60 days pending the final determination of the case.
It further sought for an order of the court directing the respondents and any other person interested in the funds domiciled in UBA in the name of the respondents to show cause why the funds should not be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The Commission asked the court to issue an order directing the SSG and her aide to give the necessary notices or publications for interested persons to be notified pending the final determination of the case.
Justice Onyetenu, in his ruling, granted all the prayers of the EFCC, the court document showed.
Reacting, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru said his administration will not rush into a conclusion regarding the matter
The governor spoke on Sunday, during a church service held at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki.
He said, “I received the news of the publication already before the Federal High Court, Uyo. She is presumed innocent until investigation reveals otherwise.
“I am a lawyer, and I know it is imperative to establish the facts before judgment to avoid setting wrong precedents.”
Governor Nwifuru also hinted at a possible cabinet reshuffle, warning that underperforming officials may be sacked if they fail to meet expectations.
“Our vision, as contained in the People’s Charter of Needs, has not been satisfactorily realised.
“That accounted for the minor reshuffle we did recently. We’re still assessing them (officials) and we shall do the needful if the need arises,” he added.
He said, “The claim that I was taking drvgs or p;lls is nothing but the work of the d£vil and my political en3mies. What was actually in my mouth was just sweet blue candy.”
Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa is a Member of the House of Representatives representing the Tudun Wada/Doguwa Federal Constituency in Kano State under the All Progressives Congress (APC)..
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Alaoji Plant Returns To National Grid
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company has restored the 450-megawatt Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State after it remained shut for three years.
The facility had stopped operations due to gas supply problems, debt issues and disagreements over metering.
The shutdown had affected output from the national grid for more than 36 months.
Officials explained that efforts were made to resolve the long-running disputes and stabilise gas supply before restarting operations at the plant.
The restoration is also expected to support businesses and industries relying on stable electricity.
The Alaoji facility is one of the major power plants in the country and plays a role in boosting energy distribution across several regions.
Its return comes as authorities continue pushing for better electricity generation nationwide.
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𝗛𝗢𝗡. 𝗧𝗢𝗦𝗞𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦, 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗛𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗪𝗔, 𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗘𝗭𝗘𝗡𝗔, 𝗘𝗭𝗜𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗢, 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗔𝗠, 𝗢𝗞𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗜, 𝗨𝗠𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗔, 𝗔𝗩𝗨 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦: 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Hon. Sir Tochukwu Okere(TOSKA), Member Representing Owerri Federal Constituency, has strongly condemned the incessant gruesome killings, kidnappings, rapes and violent attacks carried out by unscrupulous and criminal elements terrorizing communities within Owerri Federal Constituency, especially in Ihiagwa, Obibiezena, Eziobodo, Emeabiam, Okolochi, Umuguma, Avu and other neighbouring communities.
The recent killings of vigilante operatives and innocent constituents at Umuguma and Ihiagwa call for urgent and deterrent response by our security agencies.
In a passionate motion raised before the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Okere called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and relevant security agencies to immediately deploy adequate security personnel to the affected communities and take decisive actions against the worsening insecurity threatening the lives and properties of his people.
According to him, the continuous attacks on harmless villagers, farmers, women and youths can no longer be tolerated under any guise.
“I urge the Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently look into this motion and act swiftly before more innocent lives are lost. Our people deserve to live and to live in peace without fear of being kidnapped, raped or butchered in their own communities,” Hon. TOSKA stressed.
The lawmaker further emphasized that the people of Owerri Federal Constituency will not fold their arms and watch criminals continue to unleash terror across Ihiagwa, Obibiezena, Eziobodo, Emebiam, Okolochi, Umuguma, Avu and other communities while families continue to mourn their loved ones daily.
This courageous move by Hon. Sir Tochukwu Okere has continued to attract commendations from constituents who describe his intervention as timely, bold and people-oriented.
Hon. Okere is the light and the voice of Owerri Federal Constituency.
May God keep him to keep standing for us and for our interest.
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