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Says building belongs to DSS Our Reporter, Abuja The Department of State Services, DSS, has clarified its action of blocking the Ikoyi, Lagos State office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a press statement, the spokesperson of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, said the building belonged to the DSS and not the EFCC. He said in the statement that “It is not correct that the DSS barricaded EFCC from entering its office. “No. It is not true. The Service is only occupying its own facility where it is carrying out its official and statutory responsibility. “By the way,…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A group known as League of Udu Professionals (LUP) has launched a special appeal seeking the conduct of a credible and transparent election that will enthrone quality leadership to pilot the affairs of Udu Communities in Delta state. The appeal was made following rumours alleging that a certain group plans to foist a candidate to pilot the affairs of the Union of Udu Communities (UUC), against the duly laid down electoral procedure prescribed in their constitution. In a release obtained by Ikengaonline, the group appealed to His Royal Majesty, Barr. Emmanuel Bethel Delekpe, the Ovie of Udu kingdom, seeking for…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Department of the State Security Service, DSS, Tuesday morning, stormed the Lagos office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preventing officials of the anti-graft agency from gaining access to their office. This is coming barely 24 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari handed over power to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Meanwhile, a source whose identity was not disclosed told Premium Times that DSS blocked the whole building and placed an armoured tank at the front of the building. “They even placed an armoured tank just to scare us away,” the source was reported to have said.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The streets of Umuahia, the Abia State capital were empty Tuesday morning as residents remained indoors in compliance with the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to mark Biafran Day anniversary. May 30 every year has always been used to commemorate fallen Biafra heroes who sacrificed their lives in defense of the Biafra Republic during the civil war up till the current struggle for restoration of the Republic. Some street shops were under lock and key in the morning while human and vehicular movements were not as frequent as they used to be. The…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says the current loss of electricity supply in some parts of the South-East is due to recent rainstorm within the zone. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, on Monday in Enugu. “EEDC wishes to inform her esteemed customers across the South-East that the loss of supply in some areas within its network is due to the rainstorm which occurred in the evening of May 28 and early hours of May 29. “This resulted in faults, occasioned by fallen trees and…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appointed Mr Monday Uzor as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The governor announced the appointment Monday evening at a reception following his inauguration. Mr Uzor was the immediate past Chief Press Secretary to former Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe. Meanwhile, the governor has directed the immediate freezing of all government accounts in the state with immediate effect. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, said the governor directed all banks in the state to ensure no payments are made from the accounts. The statement reads: “The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Peter Mbah on Monday, May 29, took oath of office as the Executive Governor of Enugu State. The PDP gubernatorial candidate was declared winner of the March 18, 2023, governorship election in Enugu State by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Governor Mbah, was the reviewing officer at the parade mounted by a detachment of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). In his inaugural speech, the new governor said his administration would among others, invoke the spirit of enterprise by pursuing an economic growth unrivalled in this part of the country. “We will tap into the limitless…
A time to rebuild by Alex Otti Protocol 1. A few moments ago, I was sworn in as the 5th democratically elected Governor of Abia, God’s Own State. It is, therefore, with great delight, humility, and a high sense of duty that I address you all now for the first time in that capacity. 2. On the 22nd of March this year, when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced us winners in the bruising and long-drawn-out Abia gubernational elections, our first task was to head to church to give thanks to the Almighty God and to hand over the…
Abia’s local, foreign debt now over N200 b, owes N50 b in salaries – Otti By Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia’s newly- inaugurated Governor, Dr Alex Otti, revealed that the state is owing over N200 billion as foreign and domestic loans, while salary arrears stands at over N50 billion. Otti who made the revelation during his inaugural speech Monday at the Umuahia Township Stadium, lamented that the task before him is very challenging. “I must be frank to inform you that we have a very difficult and challenging road ahead of us. Abia State is starting, not from zero, but from…
Dokpesi is dead By Stephen Ukandu Owner of DAAR Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, is dead. The news of his demise was contained in a statement by his son, Raymond Dokpesi (Jnr). Below is a full text of the statement made available to Ikengaonline: “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom) who passed away on May 29th, 2023. High Chief Dokpesi was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. “High Chief Dokpesi…