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36 — Vanguard, MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 :Vanguard News Bye-election: Shot policewoman recuperating PDF —Ekiti Compressor CP Free Version ....As Fayemi vows to deal with perpetrators By Rotimi Ojomoyela A CONTRARY DO-EKITI— to reports making the rounds that a policewoman lost her life during last Saturday’s Ekiti East Constituency 1 poll, the Ekiti State Police Commissioner, Mr. Babatunde Mobayo, yesterday, clarified that she is alive and responding to treatment. Mobayo said the Policewoman, who was shot during the byelection, only sustained gunshot wounds and was promptly rushed to the hospital for treatment. Three persons were, Saturday, shot dead by suspected party thugs, while five others sustained gunshot wounds during the House of Assembly by-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the state constituency. Speaking with journalists via telephone in Ado Ekiti, yesterday, Mobayo, who responded through the Command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Abutu, said the police officer shot is recuperating where she is being taken care of. He said: “No police officer died during the shooting by party thugs. Though one of our officers was shot, she didn’t die as wrongly speculated. “The policewoman, who is in a critical condition, is now responding to I’ll be first governor to handover to successor in Oyo —Makinde By Ola Ajayi I B A D A N — - GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, vowed to hand over to his successor if defeated in the 2023 governorship election. He said this at the inauguration and commencement of duty service of the 8th President of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, (worldwide), Pastor Samuel Oladele, held at All Saints Chapel, CAC. General Secretariat, Bashorun in Ibadan. He said, though no governor has ever handed over to his successor, he would break the jinx. Governor Makinde, who has been variously criticized by his political opponents in the state, said: “When we started the democracy we are now enjoying in Oyo State, if you look at all the past governors, none of them handed over to the successor.” He said that he was ready to make the difference in Oyo State where, according to him, no governor has handed over to the treatment. She is getting better.” Mobayo said his men had arrested three suspected perpetrators of the shootings and are now being detained at the police headquarters in Ado Ekiti. “Yes, three suspected party things have been arrested. They were picked up where they were hiding and are now being detained in our headquarters. Fayemi vows to deal with perpetrators Meanwhile, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, while condemning the violence, yesterday, vowed to bring the full weight of the law <strong>against</strong> those fingered in the killing of voters during the Saturday’s bye-election in the state to serve as deterrent to other political thugs. Fayemi, who spoke during his visit to the palace of Olumuo of Omuo-Ekiti, Oba Noah Omonigbehin, vowed not to politicize the killing of innocent citizens during election in the state. He said: “We may not be able to bring back the dead but every perpetrator will be dealt with to serve as deterrent to others. “After I spoke with Senator Biodun Olujimi yesterday (Saturday), I called the CP and instructed him to do everything possible to arrest the perpetrators and I’m happy to inform you Kabiyesi, that as I arrived the state today(Sunday), the CP said all the culprits have been arrested and on Monday, they shall be charged for murder.” successor, since the start of the Fourth Republic in 1999. He recounted that in 2003, Governor Lam Adesina did not attend the handing over ceremony of his successor, Alhaji Rashidi Ladoja; the latter did not also attend the inauguration of his successor, Adebayo Alao- Akala, even as Akala didn’t attend the inauguration of Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who also refused to hand over to the incumbent, Governor Seyi Makinde. He pledged to be the first governor to do the handover to his successor in the state. By Innocent Anaba LAGOS—A group of Lagos prominent indigenes, yesterday, urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to name the Lagos State University, LASU, after the first civilian governor, late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, for his meritorious services to the state. In a statement by its spokesman, Chief Adesunbo :@vanguardnews :@vanguardnews NEWS HOTLINES: 08052867023, 08052867058 • Sunday Igboho (right) acknowledging cheers from his teeming supporters. File photo. We can’t continue unholy marriage with killers —Sunday Igboho • Says breakup imminent; insists on Yoruba Nation • Demand restructuring, not secession —Oluwo tasks agitators By Adeola Badru & Shina Abubakar Ifreedom BADAN—YORUBA fighter, Mr. Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, said, yesterday, that the <strong>attack</strong> on his boys by some suspected hoodlums, last Friday at Soka Area, Ibadan in Oyo State, will not deter his agitation for Yoruba Nation, adding that the Yoruba can no longer have unholy marriage with those "killing our brothers and sisters in our land." He, however, warned of imminent break up of the country with the current state of the country. This came on a day the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, yesterday, tasked those agitating for Nigeria’s break up to dissipate their energy on proper restructuring saying it will be difficult to disintegrate Nigeria. He also stated that the breaking of Nigeria into pieces could mean a failure for the entire race. Igboho, who spoke with Vanguard, said he was not disturbed by the threat of Arewa youths to the Yoruba living in the North to vacate their land, asking how many Yoruba people, living in the North, were reported to have unjustly killed their people? Recalling that even if the constitution allows anyone to live in any state of his or her choice, he said such does not guarantee such a person to violate the laws of the land. His words: “How many Yoruba living in the North have you heard killed any Hausa man? Have you ever heard any Yoruba living in the North has engaged in raping women there? “So why must we condone such act of lawlessness in our land under the pretence that the constitution allows anyone to live in any state of his choice. Enough is enough. Yoruba are not bastards. “We are ready to give it what it takes for the Yoruba Nation to stand, no more one Nigeria. “They can’t continue to dominate our land and turn us into slaves. We have woken up from slumber. We will also drive them away from our land. “Any Yoruba, who is not supporting the cause of Yoruba Nation, is an enemy and a bastard. We are going to intensify our efforts from various fronts to drive home our demand. Nobody can stop the Yoruba Nation. “Let them regroup and <strong>attack</strong> me hundred times, I will not relent, because this is a just cause. I am ready to lay my life on if need be. We can no longer continue with this unholy marriage to the detriment of the Yoruba people. “We urge our brothers and sisters living in the North to come back home and work for the emancipation of Yoruba Nation. “Before this becomes war, the United Nations must intervene because we want to go. We have gone beyond the point that we cannot keep quiet again. We are no longer scared to voice out. We are not safe anywhere; we can’t sleep in peace; we can’t travel in peace. What have we done; are we slaves?” Demand restructuring, not secession —Oluwo tasks agitators But the Iwo monarch, in a statement by his media aide, Alli Ibrahim, expressed concern over the unrestricted and misuse of the social media, saying fuelling the agitation for secession could lead to a situation the country would regret for decades. While warning secession agitators to channel their efforts in demanding for quality Name LASU after Jakande, Lagos indigenes tell Sanwo-Olu Onitiri, the group said: “The late Jakande founded and established the pioneer university and nurtured it to maturity. “Other state universities in the country were named after their pioneer founders including Ambrose Alli University in Edo State, Adekunle Ajasin University in Ado Ekiti and Olabisi Onabanjo in Ogun State. “Jakande deserves such honour as his works in the state were yet to be surpassed. He had done more than any governor dead or living. His legacies include the Lagos Epe-Expressway, the Lagos- Badagry Expressway and the Banana Estate in Ikoyi amongst others. “The scripting of governance in Lagos State cannot be chronicled without Jakande as one of the chief-protagonists and, we dare say, inadequately sung heroes of our nation. “Late Alhaji made way to history books by sheer completeness in biography, excelling personally, professionally and politically. A simple, unassuming, smallstatured man with an ‘iroko’ personality, LKJ during his lifetime, stood tall as a role model to many, whether old or young, political or apolitical, Muslim or Christian, Southerner, Westerner or Northerner." governance and devolution of power, the monarch urged them to always situate and compare their interest to that of Nigerians. The statement reads: “Nigeria is an indivisible, unbreakable, inseparable and impenetrable country and the hope of the black race. Nigeria remains the unified force of the black race and its weaknesses must be properly and technically managed. Any attempt to break up Nigeria will unavoidably result to the separation of the black race, worldwide. Nigeria can never break. “I will admonish the break-up agitators to channel their energy towards productive venture such as calling for quality governance and devolution of power as done in some advanced countries. The leaders at the helms of affairs should be tasked to give dividends of democracy and quality lives to citizens. Promoting secession is like fuelling war that will consume the black race. As a responsible father to the nation, I can never be part of such move. “The government is tasked to domesticate dividends of democracy through policies that cut across all classes and social strata. The agitators should dust their Voters’ Cards, take part in election and promote competent candidates. Nigeria is too delicate to beat the drum of division synonymous with war. “Nigeria will bounce back. We will survive the trying time and be an envy of great nations. We have what it takes. What we need can only be done by competent leaders. Let’s harmonize Interest to demand quality governance. “The Nigerians in Diaspora should exercise caution in contributing to issues on social media. Most of their comments are fuelling division and heightening the tension. You all planned to resign home. Of what moral justification is destroying what our forefathers laboured for and setting the house we planned to resign to on fire? The failure of past leaders sent you abroad.”
Vanguard, MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 — 37 :Vanguard News :@vanguardnews :@vanguardnews NEWS HOTLINES: 08052867023, 08052867058 Curfew: NBA wants review by Edo govt over alleged extortions •There' s no case of extortion —Police By Ozioruva Aliu BENINCITY—THE Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to review the 10 pm to 6 am curfew imposed in the state in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, alleging that security agencies were using the opportunity to extort innocent persons. A statement by the branch's Chairman and Secretary, Pius Oiwoh and Andrew Lawani said the NBA had received several complaints about the attitude of the police, alleging that the security forces have turned it into an extortion ring and a huge money spinner. The statement alleged that a matron, who was conveying a diabetic student to St Philomena Hospital in Benin City was detained by the police on Friday night until the intervention of the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu "who had to personally come to the scene at Dawson Akpakpava to facilitate movement of the Matron and the patient to the By Festus Ahon & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—GROUP Man aging Director Emeritus of Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Limited, Operator of OML 56, Engr Charles Odita, weekend, said the company with its Joint Venture partners, Sun- Trust and others have increased their oil process capacity from 25,000 to 40,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) in Umusadege, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State. Odita said they have also stepped up gas process capacity from 15 to 25 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf) and storage capacity from 29,000 to 110,000 bopd facilities. Speaking in Asaba, he also confirmed the acquisition of two compressors that PDF Compressor Free Version FLAG-OFF CEREMONY—From Left: US Consular General, Ms Claire Pierangelo; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo; Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Jason Gbassa; Chief of Staff, Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Cosmas Ozougwu; Commander, NNS Beecroft, Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shetima, and Chief of Naval Engineering, Rear Admiral Suleiman el-Ladan, during the flag-off ceremony of the exercise 'Obangame Express 2021' on board NNS Thunder, in Lagos. Photo: Kehinde Shonola. hospital where they could access medical attention. "Prior to this latest incident, we have had reports of some security personnel who detain pregnant women and their family members enroute labour wards and are only released after they have been extorted. The Commissioner of Police has been kind enough to intervene at the behest of the Bar in some of these Attack on security personnel is <strong>attack</strong> on Anambra, Obiano warns By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA-—WORRIED by the recent <strong>attack</strong>s on security personnel in parts of Anambra State during which some policemen and naval officers lost their lives, Governor Willie Obiano warned yesterday that any <strong>attack</strong> on security personnel meant an <strong>attack</strong> on the state. In a statement, the governor said those involved in the dastardly act would face the full MidWestern Oil partners increase production capacity in Delta would deliver 6.5mmscf of gas each, which were among the multi million dollars project. He said: "While major challenges arose from regulatory agency restrictions and the capital-intensive nature of the project, diligent management resources and cooperation of the partners were able to surmount all obstacles and come up with the resultant investment. "Today is a memorable and glorious day in the history of oil and gas in Nigeria, as we, (Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited) with our JV partners are commissioning four major projects. "Abandonment of such projects in our industry is not unusual and we are indeed proud of this remarkable achievement. The value of the 3-fold increment in our very pathetic situations." The NBA cautioned the security personnel to be mindful of the fact it was the several cases of injustices <strong>against</strong> people that triggered the #EndSARS protests last year. But when contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Kotongs Bello, denied the allegation of extortion, saying "The issue of the deputy governor is not an issue of extortion, it was an issue that they stopped them from moving. There is a law set by the state weight of the law.. He said: "Within the past week or so, we have witnessed what obviously is a planned and targeted <strong>attack</strong> on Security personnel and facilities in the State by armed hoodlums. "So far, Police Officers and Navy personnel on official duties at strategic checkpoints in various locations in the state were sporadically <strong>attack</strong>ed, killed and their firearms taken away. Also, prison and police personnel conveying an inmate to court gas processing, oil processing and storage is immense and by adding the two compressors that will deliver 6.5 mmscf of gas, we have set a course for a bright future for us and our JV partners. "We have also positioned our host communities for industrial excellence, and this is due to the cordial support they have granted us from the onset of our operations in their communities. "On a personal note, I am grateful to God because no sooner had I joined the company as Managing Director did the price of crude oil plummeted from $150 to $29 dollars per barrel. "So, most of the time that I was Managing Director, we grappled with low oil price and limited resources. Despite all that, we were able to apply resources judiciously to the current success of the company." government which we are enforcing when it is 10 pm, except for reason of ill-health, there is no other reason that you are to move. "When apprehended, you are taken to a mobile court where you will pay a fine for violating the law, so it is not extortion, police are not doctors, if somebody is sick, you have to seriously verify that the person is sick before the person can be considered. We are working by the directive of the governor through the Commissioner of Police, if you don't want to be taken to a mobile court to pay a fine, then don't come out." were equally <strong>attack</strong>ed and killed. "This morning, (Sunday),:a Police outpost was <strong>attack</strong>ed unsuccessfully as joint Police,vigilante and community efforts repelled the <strong>attack</strong>ers. "Anambra State government categorically condemns these <strong>attack</strong>s on our security personnel and is doing everything possible to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. "Since these <strong>attack</strong>s commenced, I have personally coordinated security commanders in the State with a joint effort to halt this mayhem and by God's, we will surely succeed. The State security Council has met twice and I summoned another emergency meeting this afternoon hence my address. "Let me emphatically state that any <strong>attack</strong>s on security personnel in Anambra is a direct <strong>attack</strong> on the State itself and will be resisted with our greatest might. Those who <strong>attack</strong> us are obviiously intent on distorting the peace and security we have enjoyed in Anambra State in the past seven years and we will not allow that. "We have received massive Police, Army, Navy and DSS deployment since yesterday and they have joined their teams on ground to enforce security. " I have therefore directed all security agencies in the state, the vigilante services, all task forces and every structure in the state security infrastructure to rise in defence of our dear state. Obaseki assures of more funding for basic, tech education By Gabriel Enogholase B ENIN—GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has said that his administration would continue to invest in basic education as well as Technical and Vocational Education, TVET. The governor gave the assurance, yesterday, in Benin City, during a thanksgiving service to mark the eight years completion of office and 75 years birthday anniversary of the former National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Rev. Felix Omobude. Obaseki said: "We are proud that a child in primary one in Edo under the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) programme after one term can now read. We will continue to invest in that transformation. "We are extending the achievements recorded in EdoBEST to technical and vocational education, but the COAS expected in A-Ibom for commanding officers' workshop By Harris Emanuel UYO—CHIEF of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru is expected in Uyo , Akwa Ibom State to declare open a 5-day workshop for Commanding officers. The Commanding officers workshop is the first to be hosted by 6 Division Nigerian Army in 2 Brigade Area of esponsibility and is scheduled to hold from March 22-26 2021, in Uyo. According a statement by the Assistant Director , Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade , Captain G. Akpaba, the worship has the theme "Repositioning the Nigerian Army to foundation is what is critical. Without a solid foundation in education, nothing good can rest. We want to thank you for what you are doing for education in the church. "I did not realise that for the past 20 years you have been picking out little resources to train children who are not your own, to give them education and a chance in life." On the state of security in the South-south, Governor Obaseki, said, "We are working very hard to ensure security in our zone. You know that we have a zone with a peculiar terrain, because of the farmers and herders' crisis, but you know that we also have the issue of militancy and oil bunkering. We have a heightened security problem in the zone. "I was in Delta State last week where I met with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Security was part of what we discussed and there is going to be a meeting soon for further deliberation." Defeat Contemporary Adversaries in a Joint Environments." According to the statement, it is aimed to build capacity of the Commanding Officers and provide an avenue for them to deliberate on topical issues with a view to proffering solutions to contemporary security challenges in the country. The statement said, "The event will witness the presence of some erudite seasoned serving and retired senior military officers who will impart knowledge, share their perspectives and experiences on topical issues with the participants." Ministry partners studios to train 1000 youths in creative industry LAGOS—THE Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development is to partner Ogidi Studios for the training of 1000 youth in the music production segment value chain of the creative industry. The Minister, Chief Sunday Dare stated this at the commissioning of the studios in Lagos, weekend, noting that it was part of the Ministry's commitment to equipping the youth with skills that can set them up as entrepreneurs and contributors to Nigeria's economic growth. Dare explained that the launch of the studios "resonates with our youth because it excites and employs our youth. "I see that the future of some of our youth will be built here. The most important tasks for me is to announce a partnership between the Federal Government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. We would support and train 1000 Nigerian youth in two to four weeks courses.‘‘ Anambra 2021: EFCC urged to check profiles of aspirants AWKA—AHEAD of An ambra State governorship election schedule for November this year, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been urged to investigate the profile of the aspirants. The Anambra Concern Citizens, which made the call weekend, also urged the antigraft agency to investigate whether the aspirants are involved in no payment of bank loans or defaulted in taxes. The group, in a s statement by its Chairman, Paul Okeke said that the call became imperative as this is the right time to know the people that want to rule the state. The group further said it was better to know them now than to be using anti-graft agency to recover the money belonging to the state after tenure. The group said: "Let the people know who want to rule them now. The EFCC should carry out investigation and check the profile of the aspirants. It is better to know the people now than to ask questions later. "The people of Anambra should know the integrity and sincerity of the people that want to rule them. The EFCC should go the extra mile to expose the mindset of these people by investigating them and show the people the character of these aspirants.
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