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Nigerian Army Dismisses Two Soldiers For Alleged Theft At Dangote Refinery

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April 28, 2024

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The Nigerian Army has announced the dismissal of two soldiers following their involvement in the theft of armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The incident, which took place on April 14, 2024, implicated Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, who were found guilty of abandoning their posts and unauthorized possession of materials.

In a statement released on April 22, 2024, by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, the army detailed the results of a rigorous investigation conducted in collaboration with the Dangote Refinery management. The investigation led to the soldiers being charged with failure to perform military duties and other civil offences under the Armed Forces Act.

The trial, which was conducted summarily in accordance with military laws, presented clear evidence against the accused, leading to their convictions. In line with its commitment to maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity, and discipline, the Nigerian Army has taken swift action by dismissing the soldiers from service and handing them over to relevant authorities for further prosecution.
This move reinforces the Army’s zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and criminality within its ranks. Major General Nwachukwu reaffirmed the Army’s dedication to upholding integrity, discipline, and accountability, emphasizing the institution’s role in safeguarding national security and promoting peace and stability.

The Nigerian Army urges the public to continue supporting its efforts as it remains resolute in serving the nation with honor and dignity.

Source: Hybridnews

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Police invade PDP headquarters as factional secretaries set to resume

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January 13, 2025

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The Nigeria police on Monday stormed the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as both the embattled National Secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu and Ude Okoye, whom the Court of Appeal declared as the authentic National Secretary of the party are set to resume work today.

DAILY POST reports that both Anyanwu and Okoye are laying claim to the office of the national secretary of the PDP.

The ongoing rustle started after Anyanwu contested for the Imo State governorship election, an exercise he lost to the incumbent.

Upon his return to the party, Okoye who held sway while he was away, challenged his right to return to an office he vacated to contest for an election in his state.

The court had ruled in favour of Okoye and last week.

The PDP national working committee had acknowledged Okoye as the legally recognised National Secretary of the party, maintaining that the party has a high regard for the pronouncement of the Court of Appeal.

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Court sacks pro-Wike Rivers PDP chairman

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January 13, 2025

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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday sacked Chukwuemeka Aaron, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state.

Chukwuemeka is a loyalist of the former governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

Justice Stephen Jumbo in his ruling nullified the PDP ward, local government and state congresses held in the state in July 2024.

The development is coming barely one month after another High Court nullified the ward, local government and state congresses of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.

The ruling sacked another Wike loyalist, Chief Tony Okocha, as the Rivers State chairman of the APC.

DAILY POST reports that the court’s decision to sack the PDP chairman followed a dispute over the legitimacy of the PDP congresses.

The congresses were conducted by a faction of the party loyal to Wike.

A State High Court presided over by Justice Charles Wali had on July 20, 2024, stopped the PDP from going ahead with the ward, local government and state congresses.

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Alaafin: Makinde presents staff, certificate of office to Owoade

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January 13, 2025

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented staff of office and certificate of appointment to Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

The ceremony was held in the early hours of Monday.

It was held at the governor’s office in Ibadan, the state capital.

DAILY POST reports that the event was attended by some political office holders.

Details later…