Gov. Amaechi Goes To Court Over Alleged Impeachment Plot

Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has asked a Rivers State High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, to restrain the Chief Judge of the state from constituting any panel to investigate any notice of allegation presented by the House of Assembly, except the request is in compliance with sub-sections 2, 3 and 4 of Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

Counsel to Amaechi, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) in the suit, is praying the court to, among other things, set aside any attempt by less than 22 members out of the 32-member House to initiate an impeachment proceeding against him.

 

He is also praying for “an order of this court setting aside any notice of allegation to initiate the removal proceedings of the state Assembly, conducted in connection with the conceived removal from office of the claimant by less than 22 members out of the 32 members constituting the state Assembly.”

He is also asking the court to declare as unconstitutional, any proceedings for his removal that may be conducted outside the “Rivers State House of Assembly/Parliament building situate on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, which is the official address of the state Assembly for the conduct of the official and legislative duties of the House as unconstitutional, null and void and of no effect whatsoever.”

He is also asking for a declaration that any proceedings of the state House of Assembly, initiated by less than 11 member, which is one third of members of the House and passed or conducted by less than 21 out of the 30 members of the House, which is two third of the members of the House in connection or in relation to the commencement of impeachment proceedings against the claimant are unconstitutional, null and void and of no effect whatsoever.

Education Minister, Wike Plans London Protest Against Gov. Amaechi

Nigeria’s Deputy Minister of State for Education, Nyeson Wike, is actively mobilizing Rivers States students and indigenes in the city to stage a protest tomorrow against Governor Amaechi who is in London to deliver a speech at the Chatham House at 10 a.m according to sources.

 One of the students told SaharaReporters that Mr. Wike is making promises of financial rewards to those willing to participate in the protest.

Last weekend, Mr. Wike, a key Jonathan loyalist, led a delegation of anti-Amaechi politicians to visit the recuperating Chinda.

Pro-Amaechi Lawmaker Chidi Llyod Detained In Abuja

Pro-Amaechi Lawmaker Chidi Llyod Detained In Abuja

The Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd, on Tuesday showed up at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, seven days after he was invited by the police over the free-for-all by some members of the assembly.

Chidi Lloyd, who had earlier been declared wanted by the Rivers State Police Command in connection with the fracas, arrived at the Force Headquarters at 5. 45pm and was immediately moved to the Force Criminal Investigation Department, where he was detained.

He was asked to write his statement before investigation commenced. A Police source, said it is unlikely he would be released on Tuesday as a team of investigators needed to interrogate him.

“Lloyd came to the Force Headquarters about 5:45pm on Tuesday and he was asked to write his statement. It is not certain he would be released Tuesday because he is going to face serious interrogation,” the source told Punch.

Bash Ali Walks Out On Sports Minister

 

A meeting between Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi and cruiserweight boxer Bash Ali ended abruptly on Tuesday in Abuja with both sides giving contrasting views of what had transpired.

The meeting was earlier said to be a courtesy visit to Abdullahi by Ali on the proposed historical fight.

Officials at the minister’s office at the National Sports Commission (NSC) had earlier said Ali was expected to apologise to the minister during the meeting.

But Ali had walked out of the meeting after about 15 minutes. He later told newsmen that while he was there to apologise to the minister if he had offended him but he felt he was being interrogated.

The boxer said the minister refused to co-operate with him on the boxing fight which would have created employment for athletes.

REVEALED! See Location In Lagos Where Kidnappers Keep Their Victims

 Ago Okota area of Lagos was in the news weekend, following the discovery of a kidnapper’s den, on Oyegbusi street, where a Briton who was kidnapped shortly after arriving the country from Amsterdam, was kept for five days before he was rescued. The three-storey building located in the area known as new sight, towards Ago end of Okota, could be said to be sited at  a vantage position for the kidnappers, as it enables them to have a clear view of the entire area, down to the popular Apple junction in Amuwo-Odofin. It was gathered that the kidnappers whose exact number could not be ascertained, had been using the uncompleted building for long to  hold their victims hostage until ransom was paid. Investigation carried out revealed that anytime they made a catch, they would drive in with their victims who are usually blindfolded. On reaching the compound, they would lead their victims right to the third floor from where they would keep them in one of the rooms until ransom was paid.  At the end of any successful operation,  the kidnappers, as gathered, would leave for their  respective places of abode, leaving a lone security man identified as Nonye, to look after their prey. The kidnappers den The 32-year-

Igwe Of Nnewi Visits California To Celebrate 50 Years On The Throne.

 California welcomed Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III the 17th Obi of Otolo and Igwe of Nnewi kingdom. He is the traditional supreme ruler and spiritual leader in Nnewi. He is a member of the Nnofo Royal lineage and the successor to his father Igwe Josiah Orizu II, his grandfather Igwe Orizu I (Eze Ugbonyamba), and great-grandfather Igwe Iwuchukwu Ezeifekaibeyahe.
Igwe Orizu III is the longest serving monarch in Nigeria and he is currently the 17th monarch in the Nnofo Royal lineage, he promotes and improves the quality of life of his people and the residents of Nnewi.
Unlike most Igbo monarchies, there were kings of Nnewi before the arrival of Europeans. Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III has sat on the throne for 50 years and counting. His son the crowned Prince Obi Orizu is responsible for the development of several schools and houses for the widowed.
Long Live Igwe! Long Live Nnewi!Long Live The Federal Republic Of Nigeria!

Escapee Boko Haram Member Arrested At Ogun Cattle Market

A self-confessed member of Islamist sect Boko Haram has been arrested by the police at Ifo in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, throwing residents into fear of an impending attack.

Confirming the arrest in a statement, Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Police Command, Muyiwa Adejobi, said, yesterday, that a 22-year-old self-confessed member of Boko Haram sect, identified as Giraima Umaru was arrested at Ishari Kara cattle market in Ifo Local Government Area of the state.

Adejobi attributed the arrest of Umaru, from Bulunkutu Kasuwa in Maiduguri to robust intelligence gathering of the command.

“The suspect, who confessed to have fled Maiduguri due to aggressive man-hunt by security operatives, was picked up by police operatives in Ogun State on a tip-off.

“Umaru has confessed to the police to have participated in the killing of many innocent Nigerians before the declaration of the state of emergency in three states including Borno.

“The command appreciates the good people of the state for their collaboration and sharing of information that made the police to be proactive in preventing crimes and criminality in the state.

“Commissioner of police, CP Ikemefuna Okoye has, therefore, reassured the general public of adequate protection of lives and property and confidentiality of any information given to the police,” the statement said.