Gov Matawalle Under Investigation For N70b Fraud – EFCC

 

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is currently probing Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, over alleged N70bn fraud.

The anti-graft agency also confirmed that a former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, who was recently arrested by the operatives of the commission over alleged N22bn fraud is still in detention.

Chairman of the anti-graft agency, Abdulrasheed Bawa, made the disclosure at a press briefing today, urging Nigerians not to be swayed by Matawalle’s recent outburst.

Th governor had levelled allegations against Bawa and dared the commission to go after members of President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet.

But Bawa, who spoke through the Director of Public Affairs of the commission, Osita Nwajah, explained that the agency was not supposed to dignify Matawalle with a response but it did in order to set the record straight.

“It is intriguing that Matawalle would want to take on the role of a supervisor, who tells the EFCC whom to investigate. Is this a case of a thief saying he must not be touched until other thieves are caught… He is under investigation for N70 billion fraud.

“Unfortunately, it is not within Matawalle’s remit to dictate to the EFCC whom to arrest, when and where. Suspects in the custody of the Commission cut across all sectors and social class.

“The qualification to get a space in the Commission’s detention facility, is to commit a crime. It does not matter whether you are a priest , Imam, Governor or minister.

“Currently, a former minister of power is in the custody of the EFCC over a N22billion corruption allegation. That conveniently did not attract Matawalle’s attention,” Nwajah said.

PLATEAU: Over 200 Persons Dead From Recent Attacks

 

A member of the Plateau State House of Representatives, Solomon Marren, has stated that 200 persons have been killed in his constituency in the last few months.

In a statement issued yesterday night, Marren, who represents the Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency, urged President Buhari to direct security services to secure lives and property in the region.

The statement partly read, “I find it expedient at this time to intimate the world on the unfortunate happenings in my constituency, Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency, Plateau state, in the last two days, where over 100 persons, most of them women and children, have been massacred and butchered in cold blood by terrorist during an overnight unprovoked attack, and their houses burnt down, including food stuffs, food barns and seedlings.

“These killings are one among many in the constituency, where over 200 persons have been killed in the last four months before this one.

“The government may claim to be doing its best but its best is not good enough, since it is not able to stop the killings in years.

“However, I commend the few gallant officers working without sufficient arms, yet gave themselves to save lives.

“The responsibilities lies in the President to first condemn the dastard act, which we expect him to do so, and immediately go ahead to protect lives and properties which is the primary responsibility of the government. Therefore, I urge the President to order the security agencies to move into the area with immediate effect to curb the killings.”

The lawmaker additionally urged the National Emergency Management Agency and other “good-hearted” organizations to come to the aid of the injured survivors of the incident.

“While urging for support across boards, I condemn the attack in its entirety and call for calm and no one should take the law into their hands,” he added.

Stand Up For Women Society Lagos Chapter Seeks Support To Pad A Girl Child Initiative

 Stand Up For Women Society, Lagos Chapter, has unveiled *Pad a Girl Child Initiative* envisioned to eradicate menstrual poverty amongst poor and vulnerable girls in Lagos State, by creating easy access to sanitary pads that are reusable, affordable and eco friendly.

From research, we realize that young girls have little access to sanitary pads and this affects their convenience and self-esteem.

Consequently, the initiative seeks to restore dignity and good health to the girl child.

Liberator Mariam Adegunwa, Lagos State Chapter Chairperson for SWS, said the initiative was borne out of the need to empower young girls and women who are going through various forms of stigmatization, abuse and health challenges as a result of their natural menstrual cycle.

According to the blogger who is also the Chairperson Lagos Chapter, said  what ought to be a proud period in the lives of most girls in Lagos often turn out to be their most dreadful period.

In some cases, menstruation becomes a dream-killer as the girls rarely get to attend schools during menstruation, while others who cannot afford a good menstrual pad rely on old rags  as alternatives, with detrimental health challenges.

Liberator Mariam also stated that, they are also commonly vulnerable to sexual abuse in their quest to seek money to buy menstrual pads.  

 She also seek for partnership and support of the government, Pad Producing Companies, cooperate bodies and individuals  to assist in this initiative to ensuring that the project stands out as a laudable and sustainable project as it's promised to be a long term project.

Organizing menstrual hygiene management training and workshops in schools and communities. Periodical donation of menstrual hygiene materials to poor and vulnerable school children in Lagos State. 

On the other hand, the initiative is aimed to optimize awareness of menstrual hygiene management amongst the young generation who serve as change agents in society. 

This will minimize incidence of disease and death from unhygienic menstrual practices amongst vulnerable girls.

NEWSFG Orders Immediate Closure As Thieves Damage Ijora-Olopa Bridge, Lagos

 

NOTICE: The Federal Government today directed the IMMEDIATE CLOSURE of the Ijora-Olopa Bridge following the discovery that some miscreants have tampered with the major reinforcement elements of the deck from underneath, which led to the failure of a section of the Bridge along Ijora Olopa Road, beside Water Corporation, Ijora.

The Minister of Works and Housing @FMWHNIG, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, in a Press Statement signed by his Special Adviser on Communications, Mr. Hakeem Bello, identified the failed section as the Ijora-Olopa inward Ijora-Oloye–Apapa.

According to the Statement, Roads leading directly to the Bridge such as Costain inward Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge descent inward Ijora Oloye have, as a result, been closed to traffic from last night.

Working with @followlasg and other traffic management authorities, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos has also issued the following Traffic Advisory to ensure that motorists and other members of the commuting public are able to use alternative routes.

—From Eko Bridge motorists should take IGANMU/ SIFAX to Ijora-Oloye or Apapa

—From Iddo to Ijora-Oloye/Apapa; traffic will be diverted at the intersection underpass at Ijora Olopa on contraflow, and reconnected at the U-Turn to Ijora-Oloye or Apapa.

It would be recalled that the Hon. Minister of Works and Housing has on several occasions asked illegal squatters occupying Lagos under-bridges to quit as fire incidents and other illegal activities underneath such bridges often result in extensive damage to the vital infrastructure constructed with the nation’s scarce resources.

Signed:

HAKEEM BELLO

Special Adviser, Communications  to the Hon. Minister

Peter Obi Followers Involved In A Ghastly Accident

 Reports reaching us from Trxxxng that one of the followers of Peter Obi who was in court yesterday has been involved in a ghastly car accident that almost claimed his life.

This is coming after the party’s embattled acting national chairman, Lamidi Apapa, cursed Peter Obi’s faction for embarrassing him in court yesterday. Lamidi Apapa arrived at the Election tribunal yesterday but got more than he planned; He was disgraced and almost beaten by the faction of Peter Obi in court.

His cap was removed on his head and it took the timely intervention of security operatives to rescue him from a more deadlier assault.

In his reaction, Lamidi Apapa expressed his displeasure and said that those who disgraced him, especially the young guy who removed his cap, will not live long.

Just some moments after his curse, one of the top followers of Peter Obi who was in court had an accident. He also confirmed that he was one of those who embarrassed Lamidi Apapa in court.

Murphy Afolabi: Why I’m not in Nollywood to make friends - Actress Toro Aramide

Nollywood actress, Toro Aramide has chided her colleagues for posting pictures of one of their late colleagues when he died but didn’t extend the same energy when he celebrated his birthday a few days before his death.

The actress stated that such inconsistency is one of the reasons she refrains from making friends in the industry.

Aramide, on her Instagram page, wrote, “Can you guys now see why i said i am not in the movie industry to make friends? Someone just died and they are busy posting his pictures. 

“Meanwhile, his birthday was just a few days ago and most of these people didn’t even wish him a happy birthday not to talk of posting his pictures. Hypocrisy.”

This is coming days after Murphy Afolabi’s death was announced to thousands of his fans and colleagues who have since paid tributes to the filmmaker on social media.

Afolabi died on Sunday morning after he collapsed in his bathroom at his residence in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, and was buried on Monday.

Two Nigerian Females Tied As Husband And Wife

 

While Hilda Baci was breaking the Guiness World Record, two Nigerian sisters attempted to break the internet with their wedding in New Orleans, LA. 

Dr Elizabeth Ekpo, got married to her wife Krystle, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Pictures of the wedding were shared by a sister of the couple. 

She wrote, “My baby sister Krystle got married to the love of her life, Dr. Elizabeth Ekpo, this past weekend in NOLA. I gained an additional sister Liz. I wish both of you happiness and joy forever. Congratulations. I Love you all Always .

The women, both mothers had their children witness their wedding ceremony.