26 illegal revenue collectors, fake agents nabbed in Ebonyi

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October 27, 2024

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The Ebonyi State government at the weekend said it has arrested 26 illegal internally Generated Revenue, IGR, collectors and fake agents.

The state commissioner for transport and special projects, Prince Igboke Emeka Collins disclosed in Abakaliki on Sunday.

Igboke said: “All credit goes to our leader and the People’s governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, who has really given us the platform to contribute to the development and progress of our state.

“We are just following in his footsteps and doing our best to ensure that the state internally Generated Revenue, IGR, is in top-notch performance, especially in our ministry.

“As at the time I assumed office as the commissioner for transport, we met a lot of irregularities in the transport system, there were lots of fake agencies, fake people collecting revenue in the name of the state government, but through the help of the governor, we fished out almost twenty six of them. And we restored sanity in the transport system of the state.

“As of today, I can assure you that those who are collecting any revenue of the state are genuine people and they do remit as at when they do. Those that had a contract with the Ebonyi State internal revenue service, EBSIRS, were able to harmonize the system and make it work.

“I wish to announce to you that EBSIRS is very proud of the ministry of transport for what we have done in helping them to achieve that” he stated.

In a related development, Igboke spoke on the alleged controversy that led to the delay in the assumption of office of the new General Manager of Ebonyi State Transport Corporation, EBOTRANS, Mrs Nnenna Jennifer Igwe.

He said that there was no plan by his Ministry to delay or sabotage the official handover to the new general manager.

It was learnt that the new general manager of EBOTRANS, Igwe, assumed duty after reconciling with the former GM penultimate Wednesday.

Nigeria’s army chief dies age 56

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November 6, 2024

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Nigeria's Chief of Army General Taoreed Lagbaja was appointed to his position in 2023

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Nigeria’s army chief General Taoreed Lagbaja has died after a “period of illness” aged 56, President Bola Tinubu has announced.

He died on Tuesday night in Lagos. The exact details of his illness were not shared.

In a statement shared on X by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to Gen Lagbaja’s family.

“President Tinubu wishes Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honors his significant contributions to the nation,” the statement read.

His passing marks a significant loss for the Nigerian Armed Forces, where he “played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations”, it said.

Gen Lagbaja is survived by his wife, Mariya, and their two children.

Equatorial Guinea VP Suspends Officials Involved in Sex Scandal

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November 5, 2024

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Equatorial Guinea VP Suspends Officials Involved in Sex Scandal

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Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teodoro Nguema, has taken swift action by suspending all government officials implicated in a shocking sex scandal.

Nguema announced the suspensions on his social media platform, emphasizing that severe measures will be taken against such behavior, which violates the country’s Code of Conduct and Public Ethics Law.

The scandal involves Baltasar Ebang Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, who was caught on tape engaging in illicit activities with multiple women, including his brother’s wife, cousin, and the President’s sister.

This development comes amid concerns about corruption and abuse of power in Equatorial Guinea. The country has faced criticism for its human rights record and lack of transparency. The international community has been calling for accountability, with organizations like Human Rights Watch highlighting the need for protection of human rights and prevention of corruption.

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Nigerian govt drops treason charges against EndBadGovernance protesters

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November 5, 2024

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Nigerian govt drops treason charges against EndBadGovernance protesters

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Nigerian govt drops treason charges against EndBadGovernance protesters

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the treason charges brought against the #Endbadgovernance# movement by the Inspector General of Police.

Justice Obiora Egwuatu dismissed the charges on Tuesday after they were withdrawn by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, on behalf of the federal government.

Fagbemi, SAN, represented by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), M.D. Abubakar, had announced during the proceedings the exercise of his powers under Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution to take over the case from the Inspector General of Police.

Upon the court granting the request, the AGF then invoked the same section of the Constitution to discontinue the trial of the 150 accused persons.

With no objections from the various lawyers representing the accused persons, Justice Egwuatu granted the request and struck out the charges.

Although the accused persons were not in court, the judge ordered their immediate release from prison remand.

President Bola Tinubu had on Monday directed the AGF to terminate the charges against the accused persons, most of whom are reportedly minors and legally exempt from such trials.

Details later.