The Department of State Services has arrested the Senator representing Abia South in the Senate, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe.
He was arrested in Abuja on Friday at a popular hotel located at Maitama District.
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Source: Punch
#NaWeBeGovernment#CharleyBoy Commences Street Campaign
The ordinary people around Abuja satellite communities and Central Areas were excited to receive the President of All the angry and frustrated Nigerians- CharleyBoy on the street.OurMumuDondo Movement had earlier announced that a campaign -NaWeBeGoverment to return Political Power to the ordinary people will be unveiled to the public starting with a road show and street interactive session today.
The road show around FCT was a great success as thousands of the ordinary people danced to the street to receive the man who speaks their language .In the word of Area Father ‘This is the time to take power from the criminal Politicians and return it to the Poor ,frustrated and organised masses’
BVI Channel 1 Online reporting from the venue of the event
CharleyBoy OurMumuDondo Shuts Down Abuja Today
The OurMumuDonDo Movement has concluded plans to shut down Abuja metropolis today with the message ‘ #NaWeBeGovernment#.The movement invites all the frustrated and angry Nigerians to join on the Road show scheduled to hold in Abuja today to kick-start the campaign that will returns power to the people on the street .
#NaWeBeGovernment# Campaign involves creating a platform to identify visionary Leaders with servant oriented altitudes .OurMumuDonDo Movement will commit prospective Political Leaders to a social contract deal.The Social Contract Initiative project is fundamentally premised on to scale up citizens engagement in governance as well as create a viable tool to demand an in-corrupt, pro-people, transparent, and accountable democracy. The Social Contract gives greater latitude for a preventive approach to fighting corruption especially when the people are actively involved at the national and sub-national levels of government, before, during and after elections. The social contract provides a tool for holding government accountable and a framework for the common people and the leaders of the state to negotiate for social change and political stability.
Maureen reporting for BVI Channel 1 online
Buhari To Sign ‘Doctored’ Budget From NASS Today
There were indications, last night, that President Muhammadu Buhari was unhappy with 2018 budget finally passed by National Assembly and transmitted to him to append his signature.
That misgiving, notwithstanding, the President will today sign the fiscal document into law to fulfil a legal requirement and avoid the recrimination of returning the bill to the NASS due to the many distortions done to the budget he presented to the lawmakers on November 7, 2017.
A top source, who is knowledgeable in the matter, told us in confidence that the President was irked by the huge amount of money injected into the budget by the lawmakers and diverted to other causes unintended by the Federal Government. The source said apart from jerking up the budget from the initial N8.6 trillion proposed by Buhari to N9.12 trillion, the NASS, as usual, introduced new projects, which have nothing whatsoever to do with the federal budget and funding.
The source said while the Presidency wanted the increment in the budget to be used for funding deficit, the NASS insisted it must be allocated to ‘projects’ decided by them. The source said: “One discernible pattern seen in the document to be signed by the President is the unwarranted introduction of local government and state projects into the national budget by the lawmakers. That means that the level of ‘padding’ this year may be higher than the previous years. “When the breakdown of the budget is unveiled, it will be clear to Nigerians that the ‘purchase of tricycles, sewing machines and sinking of boreholes’ programmes in the concurrent and residual lists, was given more attention than key national projects and programmes by NASS.
“But the President is not going to return the budget to the NASS so as to prevent further delay and stifling of the economy given the fact that the year is almost gone.” The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, is expected to give a breakdown of the national budget on Thursday after being signed into law by Buhari tomorrow. It will be recalled that the ‘padding’ of the 2016 and 2017 budgets led to a prolonged delay in the signing of the documents by the president and caused serious conflicts among members of the NASS, which led to the suspension of the House of Representatives member, Mumuni Jibrin, for 180 days. His suspension was later declared illegal by a judge, who ordered that Jibrin be paid his salaries and entitlements for the period of his illegal suspension, as the NASS has no right to suspend any member beyond 14 days.
Source : Vanguard
This Is Our New Social Contract With Our Leaders-OurMumuDon Anambra
Those who aspire to lead must bear in mind the fact that they are servants and as such cannot ever be greater than the People, their masters. A good Leader must work hard to inspire the people and tend to be a friend to all his People.
He should have right judgement both of people and of situations and the ability to attract to himself the right kind of lieutenants who can best further the interests of the People. The leader must not only say but always demonstrate that the power he exercises is derived from the People. Therefore, like every other public servant, he is accountable to the People for the use he makes of their mandate. He must get out when the People tell him to get out. The more power the leader is given by the People, the less is his personal freedom and the greater his responsibility for the good of the People. He should never allow his high office to separate him from the People. He must be fanatical for the welfare of the masses not the few cabal and ndi Otimkpu around him.
A leader must at all times stand for justice in dealing with the People. He should be the symbol of justice which is the supreme guarantee of good government. He should be ready, if need be, to lay down his life in pursuit of this ideal. He must have physical and moral courage and must be able to inspire the people out of despondency.
He should never strive towards the perpetuation of his office or devise means to cling to office beyond the clear mandate of the People or encourage his supporters to be wearing clothes bearing his name or face. He should resist the temptation to erect memorials to himself in his life-time, to have his head embossed on the coin, name streets and institutions after himself, or convert government into a family business. A leader who serves his people well will be enshrined in their hearts and minds. This is all the reward he can expect in his life-time. He will be to the People the symbol of excellence, the quintessence of the new Political Order.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
One of the corner-stones of our expected new political order is Social Justice. We believe that there should be equal opportunity for all, that appreciation and just reward should be given for honest work and that society should show concern and special care for the weak and infirm. Our people reject all forms of social inequalities and disabilities and all class and sectional privileges. Our new Political Order believes that society should treat all its members with impartiality and fairness. Therefore, we must not apportion special privileges or favours to some citizens and deny them to others. For example, how can we talk of Social Justice in a situation where a highly-paid public servant gets free bag of rice and the poor housewife in the village pays N100 for a cup? A situation where a Bank Manager goes for free medical attention with insurance cover while the poor Mechanic man has no such protection under the Law. The State should not create a situation favorable to the exploitation of some citizens by others. The State is the Father of all, the source of security, the reliable agent which helps all to realize their legitimate hopes and aspirations. Without Social Justice, harmony and stability within society disappear and antagonisms between various sections of the community take their place.
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Obiano set to demolish filling stations near residential areas, markets
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State yesterday announced the state government’s decision to demolish petrol stations sited near markets and residential areas in the state.
Consequently, the Governor has directed petroleum dealers and traders selling inflammable goods inside markets and residential areas to relocate to designated areas.
Speaking at the Governor’s Lodge when he received the report of a panel of inquiry he instituted on the fire incident that gutted Nkwo Ogbe market in Ihiala Local Government of the state on April 29, Obiano said government took the demolition decision as one of the measures it had adopted to prevent frequent fire outbreaks in the state.
He said, “We don’t want such disasters again. Poor handling of inflammable materials inside markets is the cause of this outbreak. We will fortify our fire service brigade by procuring more fire fighting equipment that will assist them in the discharge of their duties.”
The panel was tasked to ascertain the immediate and remote causes of the fire outbreak and recommend solutions to avert future recurrence.
Obiano who hailed the panel and the Fire Service Agency for their timely response to fire issues, called for demolition of filling stations sited near markets and residential areas just as he asked those vending kerosene and other inflammable goods near markets to vacate.
Speaking earlier, Chairman of the panel and traditional ruler of Ukwulu, Igwe Peter Uyanwa, commended the move to stop vending of kerosene and other inflammable products within market environment.
He also said, “There is need for the Anambra State Fire Service to conduct annual fire risk assessment through fire safety inspection in every market and public buildings in the state.”
SOURCE : SUN
Tony Okonkwo Buries Father In Grand Style
Tony Okonkwo,the former Zenith Bank Manager buried his father in grand style today at Amawbia in Anambra State.Relatives,friends and well wishers gathered today at Tony Okonkwo company at Umunzeafia Kindred of Adebebe Village ,Amawbia to witness the final journey of Late Mr Benjamin Okoye Okonkwo to the bosom of our Lord.
Late Mr Benjamin Okoye Okonkwo was survived by:
- Mrs Josephine Okonkwo -Wife
- Mr Tony Okonkwo -Son
- Mrs Ebele Mbakwe -Daughter
- Mr Chinedu Okonkwo- Son
- Mrs Chioma Aku-Daughter
- Mrs Ifunanya Ezeani-Daughter
- Miss Anulika Okonkwo-Daughter
- Mrs Chinelo Iloduba-Daughter
- Mrs Ngozika Okonkwo-Daughter -in – law among many other relatives
Late Ben Okoye Okonkwo will be remembered for his good family life,his love for fellow being and his preaching for peaceful co-existence of God creatures.
BVI Channel 1 online was at the burial ground to keep you updated as Mr Tony Okonkwo buried his beloved father.
Maureen reporting for BVI Channel 1 online
Gov Obiano Demolition Exercise: The June Report Card
Gov Obiano may have taken a tough decision to replicate Mallam Nasir El- Rufai Abuja feat in Anambra State.The decision to cleanse Anambra State of shanties and illegal structures is expected to come with a stubborn resistance from the affected populace. Gov Obiano is prepared for this onerous task before him. Firstly, he will not be presenting himself for re-election and secondly, he does not belong to any known cabal in the state. He once told his mammoth supporters that his second tenure in the office would not be business as usual and that he would go for the jugular .Many did not take his warnings serious and as usual went about their business the same old way until the demolition bulldozers kissed the road at wee hours of the night!
This reporter can confirm that there were mixed reactions that greeted the demolition exercise. While many cried that the demolition of illegal structures was targeted at the very poor masses on the street who overwhelmingly voted for APGA Government and that the State Government did not make an alternate arrangement for the stranded masses whose shops were affected. There were others who believed that Gov Obiano has been appointed by God to rescue the State from the evil hands of ‘Areaboys’.
However,the illegal structures which are found at many corners in the State are usually built on gutters ,thereby blocking the drainage systems with most of them known to be criminal hideouts and places where prostitutes and other miscreants engage in nefarious activities.
Picture 1: Bulldozer at work in Anambra State
Special Adviser to the Governor on Security- Chikodi Anara has this to say ‘the demolition exercise will be conducted throughout the State. Every structure on the waterways, shops on drainage systems, shanties and any form of illegal structure in Anambra State will be demolished without fear or favour.
The real test before Gov Obiano
What happens to the civil and public servants that approved those illegal structures? Many of these illegal structures got approval from the ministries and government agencies. Would these people be allowed to work the street free while the ordinary people cry wolf? This Reporter thinks that the demolition team should visit Abakiliki Road , Awka.It is illegal for road to be constructed under a high voltage power line .
Picture 2: Abakiliki Road,Awka
Our working Governor should visit that high voltage power line along Abakiliki road,Awka to see the impending danger facing road users on daily basis . It has been reported how high voltage power lines collapsed in Portharcourt, Uyo etc and electrocuted many Road Users.The question everybody is asking including insiders in Governor Obiano Administration: Is Government road supposed to be built under a high voltage power line? Who authorized the construction? What of houses?
Governor Obiano should also review the activities of Anambra Housing Development Corporation. This Reporter is in receipt of letters written to his Excellency on how former Management of Anambra Housing Corporation connived with land speculators to sell land(s) on the waterways. Part of the letter reads ‘ Removal of water installations on Road 10, Ngozika Housing Estate and Encroachment on the Water Channels in and Around the Estate.We wish to alert Your Excellency on the incessant encroachment on the water channels in the Estate.
Picture 3: Encroachment on Water Channels
Most of the water Channels at different points are being blocked by those who engage in illegal annexure of the plots near the water channels.This is capable of increasing the rate of flooding in the already flooded Estate’ The Letter concluded. As at the time of this report, no tangible action has been taken. In the same Estate , there are other instances where the former management connived with land speculators to legalize an illegality. Several petitions have been sent to the new management of the housing Corporation headed by Prof Asika. One of such petitions was on a plot illegally created by the former Management led by Chief Patrick Obianwu, specifically on road 14 plot 22A almost on the stream with total disregard to the estate original master plan.
The major challenge before Governor Obiano very good intention to keep Anambra State clean of shanties and illegal structure is the courage to confront the powerful cabal, official corruption in approving illegal structures and monitoring the implementation of his directives. Many on the street are crying and lamenting that the Governor’s men on the demolition job are selective and partial in carrying out the ‘annointed ‘ job.
We will keep you updated while the demolition exercise in Anambra continues. You can send your case to bvichannel1@gmail.com for publication.
Ndubuisi reporting for BVI Channel 1online
OURMUMUDONDO MOVEMENT SETS TO TAKE OVER GOVERNMENT
OURMUMUDONDO MOVEMENT has announced a new campaign mantra- NAWEBEGOVERNMENT.In announcing the campaign before news men in Abuja yesterday,the Movement noted that the gravest challenge of entrenching democracy in Nigeria is the lack of effective engagement of the citizens in political governance. This lack of engagement results in lack of real accountability, corruption, poor governance and the general failure of political leadership.
Igbo in Taraba:Army and Police Watch While Fulani People Loot Our Shops!
Igbo indigenes living in Taraba State have appealed to the Igbo apex organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo and South East governors to save them from alleged Hausa-Fulani attacks.
They also called on the duo to urge the Taraba State Governor, Dairus Ishiaku, to ensure the security of their life and property in the state.
The people, through one of their leaders, Eze Igbo Dan-Anicha in Gassol Local Government Area, Chief Ozor Joseph Ezeh, had addressed Ohaneze on their ordeal in Taraba State, alleging periodic attacks on them by the Fulani.
They said all the attacks on them have been unprovoked and targeted at looting of their property and, in most cases, burning down their shops, in the presence of security operatives, without any caution or arrest. They also accused the state government of allegedly feeling unconcerned about their plight.
Ezeh said: “On Sunday, June 3, 2018, the Fulani went to Dinya community and attacked the people there, who are Tivs, but, during a gun battle that ensured, the Tivs had upper hands and they retreated. On Monday, they entered another community, Dan-Anicha and regrouped with the Hausa there and started rioting around 6:00a.m. till about 5:00p.m. when the situation became uncontrollable. At this point, they began to break into shops owned by Igbo indigenes and were carting away their goods.
“What surprised everyone was that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) people came fully armed, the mobile and conventional police came there fully armed, and the army also came fully armed, but, they did not make any attempt to stop the people from looting the property of the Igbo. They just parked themselves at one side and were watching the attackers breaking into the shops and looting our people’s properties without making any arrest. The worse is that these people carried the properties they were looting and crossed before the security operatives who were just there as if they came to give them coverage to carry out the looting operation.
“All the shops inside Dan-Anicha park belonging to Igbo indigenes were looted and majority of the shops burnt. Along Bornu Kurukuru road, all the shops belonging to Igbo indigenes were looted and burnt, and the security operatives were watching them do all that without taking any action.
“The attack on Ndigbo started by 6:00a.m. on Monday and ended 6:00a.m. on Tuesday without any interruption by the security operatives. This is not the first time this kind of thing is happening. On October 13, 2001, they carried out similar attack on Igbo, and on November 20, 2017, the same Fulani people had problem with Tiv people and they (Fulani and Hausa) pounced on the shops of Igbo people and looted them without any interruption by the security operatives. On that day, they attacked me physically, gave me machete cuts and turned my house upside-down and burnt down all my shops and ruined my business.