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A total of 29,286 confirmed cases in Nigeria. The breakdown;
Hushpuppi: Woodbery defrauded US firm of $15.3m stashed away in Bitcoin wallet — FBI
Police authorities had earlier shared footage of how Hushpuppi and his 11 cronies were busted in a special operation over cyber-fraud involving 1.9 million victims to the tune of N168 billion.
Arrested on June 10, the suspects were said to have been involved in crimes spanning money laundering, hacking, impersonation, scamming, banking fraud, and identity theft.
Alongside Hushpuppi, Ponle, who is better known as Woodbery, had been expelled from the UAE to the US where he is to face charges of conspiracy to commit fraud, one for which he risks 20 years jail term.
In an affidavit filed on Woodbery’s case, the FBI said that part of the sum from the scams, which he pulled between January and September 2019, had been stashed away in a Bitcoin, BTC, wallet.
Bitcoin is a type of virtual currency not issued by any government, bank, or firm but is generated and controlled through computer software operating on a decentralised peer-to-peer network.
While BTC transactions are recorded in the Bitcoin blockchain, the identities of the individuals or entities are not recorded on the public ledger, making the platform partially anonymous.
FBI said Woodbery staged business email compromise, BEC, schemes targeting accounts through computer intrusion techniques to cause the unauthorised transfer of funds from victim companies.
Among these are schemes that caused a Chicago-based company to lose $2,300,000 while another firm was defrauded into transferring a total of $15,268,000, part of which was stashed away in BTC wallet.
The affidavit read: “Preliminary blockchain analysis indicates that Ponle received at least 1,494.71506296 bitcoin related to these BEC schemes, valued at approximately $6,599,499.98.
“These schemes resulted in attempted and actual losses to victim companies in the tens of millions. Ponle directed money mules in the US to open bank accounts in the names of victim companies.
“Proceeds from BEC schemes, ranging from hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars, were then wired by unwitting employees to the bank accounts opened by Ponle’s mules.
“Ponle then instructed the mules to convert the proceeds to Bitcoin and to send the proceeds of the BEC schemes to a bitcoin wallet that he owned and operated.”
Woodbery is expected to appear in court on July 9, for hearing on his detention.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/hushpuppi-woodbery-defrauded-us-firm-of.html
Baby factory operators attack policemen in Imo
The incident happened in Umuocha community in Oguta council of the state, it was said.
The Nation learnt that police went after the baby thief who reportedly fled into an hospital. On arrival at the facility, police saw several children and expectant mothers “apparently used for child trafficking”.
It was gatthered that as the policemen started asking questions, the owner of the hospital, one Innocent Onuoha, allegedly mobilised youths of the village, who surrounded the building, demobilised the police vehicle and attacked the four policemen with different objects, inflicting various degrees of injuries on them.
It took the intervention of the member representing Oguta State constituency in the state house of assembly, Frank Ugboma, for the policemen to escape.
Ugboma said the policemen “told me that immediately they stormed the illegal baby factory disguised as hospital, the owner raised the alarm and the youths came out and started resisting the police from arresting the man. They overpowered the policemen and destroyed their vehicle that night while the policemen managed to escape”.
Police spokesman Orlando Ikeokwu confirmed the incident, saying that the owner of the baby factory was arrested but released by the youths, while a police inspector sustained injuries.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/baby-factory-operators-attack-policemen.html
Disney star Sebastian Athie dies at 24
This news was shared in a statement from The National Association of Actors of Mexico. The statement reads:
With deep regret, on behalf of the association [we] report the significant death of Sebastián Athié. He was 24 years old. We send a hug of solidarity to his family and friends with our deepest condolences.
The sad news has also been shared by social media accounts of Disney Channel Latin America, and Disney Radio Brasil, which paid tribute to the actor in a statement.
Rest in peace, Sebas. Your art and your smile stay forever. We regret the departure of Sebastián Athié and we will always remember him for his talent, companionship, professionalism, and above all, enormous heart. We accompany his family, friends, and fans in his farewell.
Some of his fans and people who worked with him have also posted their condolences online. Fellow O11CE star Santiago Stieben shared a video and wrote:
I am very sad indeed. I was hesitant to make this video. But I feel like I want to share with everyone the love I have for you. My hug to your family, my best memories with you always.
No more details about his death are known. His last post on social media was a month ago when he shared a Nelson Mandela quote on Instagram.
Sebastián Athié was a Mexican actor known for his role as Lorenzo Guevara in O11ce. He Gained fame playing Lorenzo Guevara in the Disney Channel Latin America series Once.
O11CE, pronounced in Spanish as Once, also known as Disney 11 in the English dub version, is an Argentine teen television series that premiered on 13 March 2017 on Disney XD Latin America. It was produced by Disney Channel Latin America in collaboration with Disney Channel Europe.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/disney-star-sebastian-athie-dies-at-24.html
Gov. Ugwuanyi offers tortured girl Chinonye Nnadi full scholarship
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, has approved the award of scholarship, up to university level, to the little girl.
A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, Gov. Ugwuanyi directed the state scholarship board to implement the award with immediate effect.
According to Aroh, Governor Ugwuanyi has further directed the immediate release of financial support to the family of the child for their upkeep”.
At present the Enugu government via the State Ministry of Gender Affairs and Social Development is bankrolling the hospital expenses of the poor girl.
Governor Ugwuanyi has told the ministry to find the best available medical care for the child.
Chinonye Nneoma Nnadi was living with the Ozougwus as a maid.
But the couple maltreated her.
She had two nails drilled on her skull and hot iron burns on her body.
Her plight was reported to the police, which swiftly moved to rescue her.
The police docked the couple today at a magistrates’ court. But while awaiting the advice of the DPP, the couple were sent to jail until the next adjournment in August.
Gov. Ugwuanyi expressed appreciation to the Enugu State Police Command “for their timely and professional intervention”
He also directed the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Miletus Eze to “liaise with the Nigeria Police and ensure that the suspects are brought to justice timely”.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/gov-ugwuanyi-offers-tortured-girl.html
Gunmen raid Anambra hotel, r.a.p.e two ladies
The hoodlums were also said to have stolen money and other valuables from the hotel before they zoomed off.
They were said to have threatened to kill anyone, who put up any resistance, while they were operating.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told punch correspondent that the hoodlums ransacked every part of the hotel for valuables.
The resident stated, “The hoodlums struck on Sunday night and stole valuable items. They took the money the hotel made for the day. They also stole telephones and other valuable items they could lay their hands on.
“They went into the hotel and raped two female guests. Everyone in the hotel surrendered to them, because they were armed.”
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, did not take his call and had not responded to a text message sent to his mobile phone as of the time of filing this report.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/gunmen-raid-anambra-hotel-rape-two.html
Abuja records spike as Nigeria’s Covid-19 cases surpass 29,000
In the figures released by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Monday, Nigeria now has 29,286 confirmed cases of Coronavirus, after it ramped up 575 new cases.
Lagos tops the chart with 123 new cases but it represents a drop from the 199 cases it recorded on Sunday.
Abuja, which recorded only 28 cases on Sunday, ramps up 100 new infections on Monday, while Delta rakes in 58 new cases and Edo, 52 new infections.
In the NCDC’s figures, Ogun, Katsina, Bayelsa and Rivers have 42, 24, 23 and 22 new infections respectively, while Borno, Plateau, Ondo and Oyo record 19, 18, 18 and 17 cases respectively.
Others are: Kwara, 15; Osun, 13; Enugu, 9; Nasarawa, 7; Abia, 6; Cross River, 5; Kaduna, 3 and Ekiti, 1.
Also, the nation has discharged 11,828 patients who survived the virus and recorded 654 deaths.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/abuja-records-spike-as-nigerias-covid.html
Broadcaster, toastmaster Richie Dayo Johnson is dead
He was 60 years old. He would have been 61 on 22 July.
RDJ as he’s fondly called was a highly-sought after MC and toastmaster. He was an alumnus of University of Teesside, Middlesbrough and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a certified coach and an accomplished toastmaster.
RDJ worked and spent years in Europe as one of the key strategists and presenters on Radio Kudirat – the voice of democracy during the military era.Richie Dayo Johnson (RDJ).
He later came to Nigeria to work with TVC and Radio Continental.
Johnson is survived by his wife and three adult children.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/broadcaster-toastmaster-richie-dayo.html
Monday, July 6, 2020
Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91
Morricone, who was 91, died in hospital where he was being treated for a fractured femur following a fall, media reports said, quoting a statement from a lawyer.
He composed the music for about 500 films, including his old schoolfriend Sergio Leone’s 1966 spaghetti western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” for which he won an Oscar in 2016.
A statement issued by the lawyer and family friend Giorgio Assuma said Morricone “passed away in the early hours of July 6 with the comfort of his faith”.
He remained “fully lucid and with great dignity right until the end,” the statement said.
Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza wrote in a tweet: “Adieu maestro, and thank you for the emotions you gave us.”
Before winning the Oscar for best film score in 2016, the Rome-born son of a trumpeter had been nominated no fewer than five times before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — embarrassed that such a talent had not been recognised sooner — presented him with a lifetime achievement award in 2007.
Although he is most closely associated in the public mind with Leone’s westerns starring Clint Eastwood, Morricone’s composition for Roland Joffe’s Jesuit drama “The Mission” is considered by many critics to be his cinematic masterpiece, an epic and eclectic reflection of South America’s musical melting pot.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/oscar-winning-composer-ennio-morricone.html
CSP Dolapo Badmus gives tips on how to spot scammers warns why Nigerians should never give in
''Please what’s Binono Business! From all indications scammers capitalize on greed to get you off your hard earned sweat! Whoever is offering you 500k on investment of 100k is definitely a scammer! Even Banks and other financial institutions won’t give you such turnover .......I remember how one of my friends introduced Ponzi or whatever scheme to me then, she told me I will have X2 of any amount I invest....I told my friend that my grandmother had warned me early enough that “Ole lo n so ogun di ogoji”. (Only a thief thinks of free money doubling) you can only work hard to get your money doubled, not just giving to someone and expect it in double! Odikwa risky!!!
''Upon all my advice to her not to invest, she went ahead and committed all her life savings of almost 5M to the scheme! You want to know what happened!? Your guess is as good as mine.... till now she hasn’t recovered! It’s better I have my hard earned money with me than to commit it to a doomed adventure... Let’s all be careful of money doublers so we don’t fall victim! Scammers are real!!!!''
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/csp-dolapo-badmus-gives-tips-on-how-to.html
We will soon publish names of those earning more than N330m as pension, Governor Uzodinma blows hot
While speaking at a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Owerri, the state capital, he said some pensioners were receiving monies above their retirement salaries while others get outrageous amount that are unaccounted for.
The governor said he had set up the process of integrating Imo pensioners into the National Contributory Pensions Scheme.
“I’ll soon publish names of those who earn above N330m per annum as pension for Imo people to know,” he said.
“Government will no more make use of microfinance banks for payments of salaries and pensions because they are no clearing houses for BVN holders so that pensioners can be paid directly.
“Government has decided to automate all payments to enable it to migrate to the contributory pension’s scheme.”
With this in place, he said nobody would be able to defraud the government any longer after the biometric verification.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/we-will-soon-publish-names-of-those.html
Teenager gang-r*ped by four men tests positive for COVID-19
Punch Metro gathered that the 16-year-old was gang-r*ped by four men at a motor park in Ijesha, Surulere, where she was abandoned by her guardian.
The r*pe was said to have resulted in pregnancy, as the Oyo State indigene roamed the park for shelter.
She was reported to have slept in different shops until the pregnancy reached an advanced stage and she was referred to welfare workers.
Aishat was taken to the Mother and Child Care Centre, Gbaja, an arm of the Randle General Hospital, Surulere, where she was delivered of a baby through caesarean section.
Punch correspondent learnt that she was being prepared to be taken to a government home when the result of her COVID-19 test returned positive.
She was subsequently transferred to the Gbagada Isolation Centre.
Punch Metro obtained a video of Aishat being interrogated by some women, who expressed worry that since she was delivered of the baby, she could not produce breast milk to feed her baby.
In the video, Aishat said, “I got pregnant through r*pe by four men. I gave birth at Gbaja. I stayed in the Ijesha motor park. I was r*ped there. I know the rapists. I gave birth through operation.”
The lady filming the video said, “Her breast is not bringing out milk. No food (for the baby). We have been here trying to help this girl. The baby was born through an operation; it’s a baby girl.”
Another woman at the isolation centre narrated how the victim was brought to Lagos from Saki, Oyo State, by a woman who “picked her from her parents when she was small.”
She stated, “The woman promised to hand her over to the person she would be working with. When they got to Lagos, the woman left her at the motor park and said she was coming.
“But the woman did not return. While she was roaming around, she slept in a bus, where she was gang-r*ped by four men. After being gang-raped, she had no place to go; she was still going round the motor park where she always saw the people who gang-r*ped her.
“She was sleeping inside shops during the time she was pregnant before she was taken to the Gbaja hospital.”
Punch Metro gathered that there was confusion at the Maternal and Child Care Centre, Gbaja, where she was delivered of the baby.
It was learnt that no fewer than 30 health workers were exposed to Aishat during delivery.
Further findings revealed that after tests were conducted, the workers were all mandated to continue working.
A medical worker in the know alleged that the Medical Director of the Randle General Hospital, Dr Aduke Odutayo, sneaked out Aishat after getting her test result.
The source stated, “The girl was originally directed to the hospital through the Ministry of Women Affairs, where her case was first reported.
“The ministry then informed the permanent secretary of the Health Service Commission. The permanent secretary later spoke to the Randle General Hospital MD, who gave instructions to the Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
“An emergency caesarean section was done on the girl without any personal protective equipment. That has been the status quo in the hospital since the beginning of the COVID-19; nobody has PPE.
“After delivery, she spent 10 days at the Maternal and Child Care Centre on admission, where various doctors and nurses attended to her.”
Another source noted that the plan was for Aishat to be taken to one of the shelters of the government, adding that the management of the centre insisted that a COVID-19 test be conducted on her first.
Punch Metro learnt that the result then returned positive.
The source added, “The MD, in collaboration with the HoD, sneaked her out of the hospital without the workers being aware of her COVID-19 status. That was how she got to the Gbagada Isolation Centre.
“The ambulance they used in conveying her was taken far away from the hospital. They used a private car to get her from the hospital to the COVID-19 ambulance.”
Punch correspondent was told that after the news of the incident spread, workers at the hospital, including theatre nurses, anaesthetists and doctors, who had contact with her became apprehensive.
It was gathered that eight of them tested positive.
The source added, “The same day they did their tests, they were asked to return to work even when they had not seen their results. They were threatened that they could lose their jobs if they did not return to work.
“The workers were aggrieved that the result of the girl was hidden from them. Those, who tested positive, have been asked to go to the isolation centre.”
The MD of Randle General Hospital, Odutayo, declined reaction on the incident.
The Ministry of Youth and Social Development, in a statement on Sunday, said it was working with officials of the Lagos State Health Management Agency to manage Aishat’s case.
The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Segun Dawodu, said both the mother and child would be placed in a shelter where care would be given to them after their discharge from the isolation centre.
He advised parents to always take good care of their children, especially the female folks, who were vulnerable to different vices in the society, especially at this time when rape was on the increase.
Dawodu asked parents to desist from handing over their children to strangers, who take them to cities and use them as housemaids, or for other unscrupulous purposes.
The acting General Manager, LASHMA, Dr Emmanuella Zamba, said the agency would enrol both the mother and child in any state government health facility closer to the residence provided for them by the government.
The Coordinator, Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, said Aishat’s video was recorded by another COVID-19 patient at the isolation centre.
She noted that efforts were on to reunite her with trusted family members.
“The police have already commenced investigation into the s.e.xual violence allegation,” she stated.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/teenager-gang-rped-by-four-men-tests.html
Policewoman shoots her husband for not picking her calls and giving their house help money without consulting her
According to the police report, APC Maureen who is based at Kisumu East Sub County, Kenya shot her spouse for not picking her calls and giving their house help Ksh50 for lunch without consulting her.
The husband, a clinical officer at Milimani Hospital in Kisumu, was watching television when the wife returned to their rented house from sentry duty at Kasagam armed with an AK-47.
“She stood at the door while armed with an AK-47 rifle. She told him she is going to kill him and herself then cocked the gun, shot at him twice injuring him on the right side of the head just above the ear,” said the report.
Alarmed neighbours rushed to the scene only for her to fire at their direction sending them scampering for safety.
“She then disappeared to an unknown place after returning the firearm to her fellow colleague APC Nancy at the office,” said the police.
Her husband was then taken to Kisumu County Hospital where he was treated and discharged in fair condition.
The couple has been together for three years and has a boy child.
The scene was visited by OCS Kasagam, DCIO Kisumu East, and processed by crime scene staff.
The incident occurred on Sunday night at about 8 pm.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/policewoman-shoots-her-husband-for-not.html
Breaking! Ondo State Secretary to Govt, Ifedayo Abegunde resigns
Abegunde said he would communicate his next line of action within the next 24 hours.
Vanguard, however, gathered that he would be defecting to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party soon.
Abegunde is a close friend to the defected deputy governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/breaking-ondo-state-secretary-to.html
Christians exhibiting reckless confidence in face of Coronavirus pandemic — SGF Boss Mustapha
Mustapha who spoke at the Interdenominational Church Prayer Service, organised by the Nigeria Interreligious Council (NIREC) in Abuja on Sunday evening, said all Nigerians must realize that the pandemic has come to stay.
Particularly, the SGF called on Church leaders to be at the vanguard of enlightening their followers on the truth about the deadly virus and how they can stay safe in their families and communities.
Speaking about stay at home directive by various governments, Mustapha who doubles as the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, said: “If you have no business going out, stay at home, it is scriptural and I will undertone this with a quotation from Proverbs 14:16 where the bible says the Wise are cautious and avoid danger, fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
I see a lot of Christians exhibiting reckless confidence and the Bible describes them as fools. “Stay at home, if you don’t have business going out.
That is the safest place you have. If you have every genuine reason to go out, as mandatory, wear a face mask.
“My admonition to the church is that we must stop the exhibition of reckless confidence and tell our people the truth and ask them to do the proper things so that they can stay safe for their families, communities and for the body of Christ”.
Mustapha also stressed that the national response that the federal government has put in place was intended to protect the people of Nigeria.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/christians-exhibiting-reckless.html
Chrissy Teigen goes topless as she unveils painful sunburn after b.r.e.a.s.t surgery
The 34-year-old American model, who is married to singer John Legend, even wore sun cream but still managed to get quite burnt.
Taking to social media, the mum of two shared a sizzling topless mirror selfie as she showcased her rosy new colour.
In the picture, the stunning television star donned a towel around her head and had another wrapped around her waist.
She then carefully covered her b.r.e.a.s.t.s with her hand as she unveiled the full extent of her nasty sunburn.
Chrissy - whose cheeks were also rosy red - looked fresh faced as she ditched her glamorous makeup and hid her face behind her phone for the candid at-home shot.
Alongside the picture, that she shared with her 30.5 million followers, Chrissy tried to shut down any criticism from fans.
"Before you ask, I did!" she wrote, suggesting that she had used SPF protection against the sun.
The TV star's sun tanning blunder came just a few months after she revealed she was going under the knife to have her breast implants removed.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/07/chrissy-teigen-goes-topless-as-she.html
What Ajimobi's Family Did To Me At The Gate - Oyo Deputy Governor
Olaniyan was denied access to the Oluyole Estate residence of the late governor on Sunday.
The late governor’s family through a statement by Bolaji Tunji, media aide to the late Senator Ajimobi, had said the family was not aware of the deputy governor’s plan to be present at the prayer.
But in another statement by Deputy Governor Olaniyan’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Omolere Omoetan, the deputy governor said the family was aware he was waiting at the gate.
The statement read, “Again, some members and aides of the former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi continue to rebuff the hand of fellowship extended to the family of the late governor by the government of Oyo State led by His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde.
“Today at the 8th day Fidau Prayers of the former Governor Oyo State Isaika Ajimobi, the Deputy Governor, Engr Rauf Olaniyan, was denied access to the venue of the event.
“The Deputy Governor, who led the government delegation comprising himself and some commissioners, on the approval of the governor, was kept waiting at the gate for over 15 minutes. Even when security men at the gate went in to tell them he was at the gate, no directive came back to grant his Excellency access.
“At a point, the security personnel in uniform and mufti at the gates became very hostile and the ADC to the Deputy Governor was manhandled by men of the police force. It was at this point that the Deputy Governor decided to leave the scene that was becoming tense while waiting in his car.
“Having waited for a while to see if the situation would change to no avail, he proceeded to take his leave.
“It should be noted that the Deputy Governor put a call through to Alhaji Kunle Sanni, Chairman of Oyo State Muslim Council, who was among the officiating ministers, that he was at the gate and was being denied entrance. Alhaji Sanni responded that his hands were tied. This is clear indication that what transpired was premeditated.
“There was no truth in the family saying they were not aware that the state government delegation was at the gate because Mr Bolaji Tunji was severally called by men of Civil Defence at the gate.
“Even if the Deputy Governor arrived when the prayers had started, it is a well-known fact in Islam that when prayers are on-going and a male walks in, it’s an indication that the prayers have received Allah’s acceptance.
“However, Engr Rauf Olaniyan wishes to reiterate that the visit of the government delegation to the 8th day Fidau Prayers of His Excellency Senator Isaika Ajimobi was a clear demonstration on the part of His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde, that the late governor is held in high regard. He stated that it was only fitting for the state government to show respect to the late governor at the Fidau prayers held in his honour.
“The Deputy Governor also wishes to put it on record that despite the way he was treated by the Ajimobi family, which he refuses to hold personal, he has displayed maturity as required of the public office at this level. He holds no grudges and he will continue to pray that Allah grants the departed former Governor Al-Jana Firdaus.
“Engr. Rauf Olaniyan will also like to draw the attention of the Oyo state Commissioner of Police to the highly unprofessional and unruly conduct of the police personnel at the premises.”
Gov Akeredolu Still Battling COVID19, Assembly Moves To Impeach His Deputy
It was gathered that the impeachment proceedings against Ajayi might commence this Monday at the chamber of the Ondo State House of Assembly.
This was sequel to the sudden recall of the 26 lawmakers who had been on recess to immediately resume legislative duties at the Assembly, while the governor is still in isolation and should be concerned about his recovery.
The Clerk of the Assembly, Mr. Bode Adeyelu had in a short message sent to the legislators directed them to ensure compliance with the directive given by the Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun.
The message reads, “This is to inform all Honourable Members of the Ondo State House of Assembly that following the expiration of your RECESS on Friday, 3rd July, 2020, l have been directed by the Rt. Honourable Speaker Oleyelogun Bamidele David to enjoin you to resume for Legislative duties on Monday, 6th July, 2020.
“All Honourable members are to please treat this information as very important.”
According to an impeccable source among the legislators who craved anonymity, top on the agenda of what will be deliberated at the floor of the House will be the trending issues in the state, particularly the deputy governor’s saga.
The source told Daily Post that it is likely that the Assembly might initiate impeachment proceedings against Ajayi.
Recall that two weeks ago, Ajayi defected from the APC to the PDP to run for the governorship ticket of the party even as he insisted that he will not resign his position as deputy governor.
But Akeredolu over the weekend made a formal declaration foreclosing the consideration of handing over governance to Ajayi following his COVID-19 positive status, with the deputy governor giving his boss 21 days ultimatum to handover to him as acting governor.
Ajayi had accused his boss of doling out N10 million to entice each of the lawmakers in a bid to meet the requirement of two-third majority, that is about 18 out of the 26 lawmakers in the state in order for his planned impeachment to scale through.
Reaction To Saraki, Atiku, Dino Melaye's "Link" With Hushpuppi
In a press statement released and singed by the party's National Public Secretary, Kola Ologbodiyan, on Sunday, July 5, 2020, PDP stated that desperate bids by the opposition party(APC), was to frame innocent Nigerians who are not in anyway related to Hilushipuppi, even after broad investigations by prominent investigators including the United States' Federal Berua investigation(FBI) has left no doubt that the APC is victimizing prominent opposition party members with fabricated charges.
The party also said that the fabrications have also further exposed how APC administration has been using agencies under its control to frame innocent opposition members, dissenting voices rivals political parties and perceived opponent of the government on trupmed-up under the guise of fighting corruption.
PDP also revealed that it has however been made aware that the statement by the APC is part of a heinous design by certain power mongers close to the APC administration to commence a fresh clampdown on perceived political any affinity beyond the usual jostling by people, world over, to be photographed with leaders.
According to the PDP, such happens to all prominent individuals, especially leaders, including President.
PDP said, It is therefore unfortunate that the ruling party, which is now led by a sitting governor, is spending its energy to frame innocent Nigerians instead of confronting the myriads of economic and security problems it caused the nation, in addition to finding solution to the serious demands of COVID-19 pandemic.
However, PDP challenged the ruling party to call for investigations of it prominent members who are state governors, mininisters and even it National Chairman, indicted for looting public funds, if the party is really fighting corruption.
“If the APC is indeed fighting corruption, it should have called for the investigation of its leaders who, as state governors, ministers and even APC National Chairman have been indicted for stealing and treasury looting.”
PDP also called on the APC to order investigations of one of it state governors who was seen stuffing his rob with foreign currency, as well as their candidate in a forthcoming election, who has been declared by a former APC.
“The APC should be calling for the investigation of one of their state governors, who was seen on a viral video, stuffing his robe with gratification, in foreign currency, as well as their candidate in a forthcoming election, who has been declared by a former APC.
"National Chairman as a treasury looter, who is only good for “night meetings” and not fit to be state governor.”
Having been exposed, the PDP cautions the APC to steer clear of its members and other hard working Nigerians, in various fields of endeavor, who are perceived to be opponents of the APC.
Stray Bullets Hit 2 As Customs, Petrol Smugglers Clash
The two boys – Hunsu Taiwo, 12, and Ganjo Henry, 10, were playing in Sokenu Compound of Seme when they were hit by customs bullets on Friday.
The injured victims, however, survived after receiving treatment at the Customs clinic at Seme border.
Confirming the incident, Customs Spokesman in Seme, Hussaini Abdullahi, said the two boys were hit by stray bullets at the back and ankle.
According to NAN, Abdullahi said that the incident happened during a confrontation with smugglers who were trying to smuggle petrol to the neighbouring Benin Republic.
“On Friday, July 3, at about 5 p.m, a joint patrol team of command, based on credible intelligence went on an operation along with Seme Carpenter village and identified a hideout used by some unpatriotic elements to stockpile petrol for onward smuggling to the Benin Republic.
“In an effort to evacuate the said item from the scene, some unscrupulous elements launched a vicious attack and aggressively advanced towards the scene of the seizure with assorted dangerous weapons with a desirous effort to set the place ablaze.
“Considering the volatility of the seized items and the fact that all efforts short of using force to halt the mob from advancing towards the scene proved abortive, officers were left with no option than to use their firearms in order to defend themselves and avoid the envisaged catastrophe.
“However, verifiable information later received indicated that two young innocent boys were injured by stray bullets at back and ankle,” he said.
The customs spokesman said the boys were rushed to Customs clinic for proper medical intervention and fortunately the result came out with no major damages.
“This gave room for prompt treatment of the patients at Customs facility and were consequently discharged strictly based on medical advice.
“On this note, the command wishes to register its unreserved displeasure with this unfortunate incident.
“As a responsible and responsive service, we are working round the clock to partner with the family by providing all the necessary support to cushion the effect of this tragedy,” he said.
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