The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he revoked the land of former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha.

Wike warned that the FCT Administration under his leadership will repossess any land where the owners fail to pay their land rent.

He disclosed this during the 60th birthday of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, in Abuja over the weekend.

Anyanwu had celebrated his birthday at the newly renovated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.

Speaking at the event, the Minister assured property owners of getting the best services if they pay their ground rent.

He said: “Rochas Okorocha is here, he is my boss, even though I revoked his land because the right thing must be done, he is my man.

“Senators are here, Ikpeazu, my colleagues are here, yes, if you don’t pay, I will take back our property.

“Look at what Julius Berger did here, is it by empty hand? It is not by money?

“Pay and you will get the best services, and you are getting the best services under the leadership of Tinubu. I have no apologies because I’m the one here.”

Udei community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State was thrown into panic on Sunday following an attempted attack by suspected herdsmen, which reportedly left three police officers feared dead.

Eyewitnesses said the gunmen ambushed the officers during the attack and allegedly made away with their rifles.

As of the time of filing this report, the Benue State Police Command and other relevant authorities have not issued any official statement regarding the attack.

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Ebonyi State Government has set up a 15-member committee to work towards the reactivation of Niger Cement (NIGERCEM), Nkalagu.

Governor Francis Nwifuru announced this during a church service at the Government House Chapel, Abakiliki.

The committee members are Mrs Catherine Ogbu, Professor Adline Idike, Idu Igariwey, Professor Ben Odoh, Sunday Eze and Senator Chris Nwankwo.

Others are Senator Ken Eze, Senator Antony Ani, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, Engr. Elias Mbam, Senator Sonni Ogbuoji , Barrister Roy Umahi, SAN, Senator Obinna Ogba, Senator Sylvanus Ngiji Ngele and Chief Ben Okah.

He said, “The committee should liaise with the core investor and shareholders to workout modalities for the immediate commencement of operations in the company which has been moribund for several decades. The committee has two weeks to provide solutions to the problem.

“Reactivation of the NIGERCEM Nkalagu was part of my campaign promises when I visited Nkalagu. I assured that the factory will be revived within my first tenure in office.”

Governor Nwifuru reiterated his plan to transform Abakaliki metropolitan city, restoring its lost glory in line with its master plan.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, and made available to journalists.

Nwifuru said a town hall meeting has been convened to engage stakeholders on the best approach to actualize the project.

The governor directed the Ministry of Capital City to be more stringent in ensuring that developers comply with the master plan.

He hinted that lands will be allocated to individuals with the zeal and capacity to establish factories at Ezzangbo Industrial City, urging indigenes of Ebonyi to come home and invest to boost the revenue of the state.