The Lagos State Government on Wednesday assured that no effort would be spared in ensuring the logical conclusion of the cases filed in court against kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans.
Evans, who was arrested at his mansion in Magodo area of Lagos last year, is being prosecuted by the State Government in court alongside others for masterminding and executing series of high profile kidnappings and murder in the State.
In a statement made available to PoliticsNGR, the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem, who said this at the ongoing Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa as part of activities marking the third year anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, said the State Government was committed to ensure the logical conclusion of all pending cases in court and serve justice to the people.
“On the Evans’ matter, the cases filed against him are ongoing in court. The issue is that the lawyer representing him is trying to play some games to delay the matter but in all his games, we have been defeating him in court.
“We have filed different cases. Some are for kidnapping and some bordered on murder and his lawyer is fighting all the cases but what I can assure the people is that we are committed to ensure the matter is concluded and defeat him at the end of the day,” Kazeem said.
While reeling out activities of the agencies under the Ministry in the last one year, the Attorney General said the State Government received and treated a total number of 11,451 cases through the Special Task Force Against Land Grabbers, Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) and the Special Offences (Mobile) Court in the last one year.
He said the government also received 316 inquiries through the recently unveiled first state-owned DNA and Forensic Centre with 71 active cases currently ongoing bordering on homicide, rape, toxicology, child trafficking, serology, among others.
According to Kazeem, the Anti-Land Grabbers Task Force designed by the present administration to fight the menace of forceful take-over of properties received 1300 petitions out of which 855 were concluded and 530 currently at various stages of resolution.
“In the period under review, over 35 arrests of suspected notorious land grabbers were effected while 26 criminal prosecution cases against suspected land grabbers are presently ongoing,” the Attorney General said.
Besides, the Attorney General said in a bid to enhance due diligence in property transaction, the State Government introduced the Real Estate Electronic Litigation Database designed for the provision of access to information primarily on properties which are subject of litigation, adding that since its launch, the portal has recorded over 1,000,000 hits and over 10,000 consistent users from Nigeria, United States, United Kingdom, South Africa and others.
He recalled that since its inception, the DSVRT had galvanized strategic action and responded appropriately to formal and informal reporting of incidents of rape, defilement, domestic violence, child abuse, neglect and maltreatment in the State through the active support of the Governor and other partners.
“The Ministry has noted an increase in report of domestic abuse against men. To date, the DSVRT has received a total number of 131 cases in this regard. Overall, a total number of 1771 cases were reported during the period under review. The team also provided free medical services and psycho-social therapy for over 700 survivors of domestic/sexual violence, conducted capacity building trainings with 220 police officers across the State, and successfully secured the conviction of seven perpetrators,” he said.
He added that through the Citizens’ Mediation Centre (CMC), the State Government received a total number of 47,292 new cases free of charge out of which 25,191 were resolved with others at various stages of resolution.
“The total value of settlement of debt related matters achieved by the Centre during the period under review from May 2017 to April 2018 as settlement between parties was N1,352,745,391,” the Atoorney General said, among other achievements by the State Government in the justice sector.
Speaking on Hotel and Restaurant Consumption (Fiscalization) Regulations 2018, Kazeem clarified that it was neither a new law nor an additional tax, but a regulation aimed at ensuring that government gets due revenue.
“It is a regulation and not a new law. It was made pursuant to an existing law that was already in operation. What this regulation essentially seeks to do is to allow the government to put certain equipment in the restaurant and hospitality organizations to properly monitor the revenue that is coming so we can know what exactly is due to the State Government.
“It is not an additional tax; it is just to enhance transparency in collection of taxes that are due to the State. So, I want to clarify that carefully,” Kazeem said.
On other high profile cases, he said it was gratifying to report that the cases were progressing in court, saying the Synagogue Church case for instance on the collapsed building which killed people was progressing well, adding that a no case submission filed by the accused persons instead of defending the case was recently dismissed by the Court, while the General Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Rev. Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, a.k.a Reverend King who is presently on death roll imposed by the court would have his fate determined in due course.
newsynews: Actress Iretiola Doyle has shared a post to encourage ladies who are dark-skinned. The legendary Nollywood actress wrote on how her skin color almost made her lose a role in her first tv commercial. She was almost dropped due to her dark skin, but fortunately for her, the director believed in her and used his influence to ensure she did the commercial.
oluwafemme129: The mace stolen from the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday has been discovered under a flyover bridge in Abuja, The Cable reports.
Suspended senator Ovie Omo-Agege from Delta State had allegedly invaded the senate with thugs, carting away the mace.
The senator was taken into police custody, but was soon released.
The police, in a statement, said they were alerted by a passerby who found the mace under a bridge.
The statement read:
Sequel to the invasion of the senate chambers of the national assembly, federal republic of Nigeria on the 18th April, 2018 by some suspected thugs who disrupted the senate plenary session and carted away the mace of the red chambers, the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris, immediately instituted a high-powered police investigation and intelligence team coordinated by the IGP monitoring unit of the force and further directed a total lock-down of the FCT with intense surveillance patrol and thorough stop and search operations at various police check-points with a view to arresting perpetrators and possible recovery of the stolen mace.
The police teams engaged in massive raids of identified criminal spots/flashpoints, stop and search operations, visibility and confidence building patrols, intelligence gathering which forced the suspected miscreants to abandon the mace at a point under the flyover before the city gate, where a patriotic passer-by saw it and alerted the police.
While a discreet investigation into the incident is still ongoing to arrest and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Nigeria police force appreciates the spirited members of the public, most especially motorists within Abuja metropolis for their support, cooperation and timely information during the rigorous stop and search operations for the recovery of the mace.
The renewed commitment of the Nigeria police force to guarantee protection of lives and property, peace and stability and sustain democracy in the country remains unequivocal and unwavering.
lodgerill: Popular Nigerian comedian and businessman, MC Mbaraka surprises her woman, Rajunorj Aya from Cross River state a brand new GLK 4Matic Benz car on her birthday.
CastedBlog: One of Nigeria's Best Selling authors, Also went through the hard stages of life, Chimamanda Adichie during an address at the just concluded Stockholm Forum for Gender Equality has revealed how a popular man in the Nigerian Media Industry Sexually Harassed, Because she met him for help to publish her book..
According to her he was friendly at first and impressed that someone her age had written a book. But the man soon came to her, slipped his hand under her shirt and bra, then squeezed her breast.
She said she was so taken aback that she did nothing for seconds, then she pushed his hand away “gently”.
She said:
'I was so taken aback that I did nothing for seconds. Then, I pushed his hand away, but gently, nicely, because I didn’t want to offend him.
Later that day, I broke into a rash on my chest, my neck, my face, as though my body were recoiling, as though my body were saying what my lips had not said.
I felt a deep loathing for that man and for what he did. I felt as if I didn’t matter, as if my body existed merely as a thing to be done with as he wanted. Yet, I told no one about it. And I kept talking to him, being polite, hoping he will help with my book.
CastedDude: Stainless, a dreaded gang leader and successor to the slain most wanted Ukanafun terrorist in Akwa Ibom state, Iso Akpafid, has been killed by security agents. The dreaded cult leader was killed in gun battle with police operatives. The police also recovered guns, bullets and other dangerous weapons from arrested cultists.
Awka Ibom Police Commissioner, Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi paraded the suspects in front of newsmen moments ago.
The notorious killer, one Akaninyene better known by his nickname “Iso-akpa’fid”, who hailed from Ikot Ibekwe in Ukanafun Local Government Area, got more than he bargained for, as he was not only killed by battle ready officers but his corpse was driven in a police van around the area while inhabitants took pictures of the “fallen hero” on January 15.
It is however alleged that his father and mother died years ago as a result of their son’s nefarious life.
“Iso-akpa’fid”, had been on the wanted list by law enforcement agencies for his alleged involvement in killings, maiming, kidnapping and raping of women.
myboy2111: The Peoples Democratic Party is considering the possibility of changing its name before the conduct of 2019 general elections, The PUNCH has learnt.
Investigations by our correspondent showed that this was one of the conditions given by those who left the party before the 2015 general elections.
It was gathered that this might be one of the issues to be discussed by the party at its hurriedly called National Executive Committee meeting, which holds in Abuja on Thursday (today).
thechase: Nollywood Actor, Producer & Director, Kunle Afolayan shared a throwback photo on his Instagram page. The photo included himself, Bimbo Akintola and Late Moji Olaiya who died 17th May 2017.
The President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Mohammed Yahaya has described as ‘big embarrassment’ the alleged disappearance of its head coach in the Gold Coast, Australia, venue of the just concluded 2018 Commonwealth Games. . . According to Guardian, the coach (names withheld) was said to have followed the way of some Africans, especially athletes from Cameroun, who chose to escape in Australia even before the end of the Games. . . It was also learnt, yesterday, that two other Nigerians, a coach in the special sports and a 200m runner also disappeared in Australia. . . A furious Yahaya told Guardian in a telephone chat yesterday that he didn’t expect the head coach of a national team to ‘escape’ at a competition venue. . . “This is very embarrassing to us because as a head coach, I expected him to act like father to the athletes. But our head coach disappeared into the thin air even before the Games were concluded.”
AutoJoshNG: The incident occurred along Agege Motor Road around PWD bus-stop heading towards Ikeja in Lagos. The truck gave way and divided into two as it seems to have been wrongly loaded. Thanks to LASEMA Response Unit who went on a rescue mission to clear the truck off the road.
Davido & Tekno are the Guest Artist and Pepsi Ambassadors to Perform at the Final Finale of the #BBNaija , seems that Wizkid is not anchoring the show.
Barr. Stephanie representing Nigeria's youths at the commonwealth youth Forum in London is herein pictured with President Buhari of Nigeria, his wife Aisha and President of Gambia, Adama Barrow. The forum was rapped up yesterday. Pictures below:
Faithway10: President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said many Nigerian youths are uneducated, not ready to work and dependent on revenue from oil to survive.
He said the youths, who make up 60 per cent of the population, were waiting to get social amenities free without doing anything.
The President spoke during a panel discussion at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Westminster, London.
Former president Atiku Abubakar has now reacted via his Twitter account.
"I will never refer to Nigeria's youth as people who sit and do nothing. They are hardworking. I should know, I have thousands of youths working for me all over the country who have been the backbone to our success. he tweeted."
He continued;
I’ve always said oil is not Nigeria’s greatest asset. Our greatest asset is our youth who created Nollywood out of nothing and an entertainment industry that is second to none in Africa.
Our youth are charting new frontiers; creating a huge tech industry on their own! Their entrepreneurial spirit, work ethic, and creative abilities are things of pride and should be applauded, encouraged and nurtured.
Checkout these new lovely pictures of Kiss Daniel , Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba Daniel, Popularly known as Kiss Daniel, is a Nigerian recording artist, performer and entertainer best known for his chart-topping single "Woju".
King619: Big Brother Naija Season 3 finalists Miracle and Alex have won 1 Million Naira in the Closeup Challenge.
Despite the trailing drama and gloomy cloud hanging over the House thanks to Cee-C’S Strike worthy rage-race, The Housemates’ work ethic was injected with a ‘pick me up’ and soon enough, they went on scraping their ideas together and jingling away. However, Miracle and Alex’s efforts were the ones the bore Million Naira fruit.
Earlier on today Biggie asked the housemates to prepare for their Closeup task presentation, he also asked them to create groups and that they were to present the task in these groups.
Well our finalists have finally had the presentation and below is a break down of how things went.
The Alex and Cee-C pair were the first to present their Closeup Task piece, Alex presented her bae issues, mentioning how her boyfriend always has her brush her teeth before a kiss.
Cee-C then gave Alex some brushing advise, alerting her that there are very damaging and ineffective brushing methods that lead to oral problems. She also offered her some Closeup products like tooth paste and tooth brushes.
Miracle and Nina (Alpha) were then the second to present their piece, Miracle was to go on a date and his brother advised him to cover his mouth when talking to the ‘babe’ who in this case was Nina and it looked like he too needed some Closeup intervention.
Miracle tried his hardest to keep his mouth covered while talking to the babe (Nina) but his hand gave in and the odour escaped, having Nina leave him right there.
Miracle’s ‘brother’ then offered him a range of Closeup products in order to rectify his mouth odour problem and also advised him to get rid if his father’s toothbrush.
Miracle heeded his brother’s advise and got his brush on, it was then that Nina obliged to a second date and scored himself a bae.
Tobi and Cee-C were then the third pair to present, Tobi tried to chase his singing dreams but ended up being chased off the stage because of his smelly mouth. Tobi’s babe then offered some Closeup products and he comed back with a fresh breath. She also gave him more mouth health advise.
Then Miracle and Alex’s pair was the next in line, Miracle tried to keep his odour from ruining his job interview but Alex insisted that he spoke and when he did, need we say more…
Miracle then decided to seek medical advise, The doctor broke the odour dilemma down and advised him to use his new Closeup products instead of the toothbrush he’s used since he was a kid.
Thanks to Closeup, Miracle managed to kick the odour blues away and got his dream job.
Tobi and Nina (Omega) were the very last pair to present, Nina and Tobi had been tinder buddies for a while and decided to meet. Things however took a rather smelly turn when Nina uncovered her mouth which resulted in Tobi running off. Dr. Tobi then explained the odour issue and offered Nina a range of Closeup products in order to improve her chances of getting a kiss.
And after all the pairs’ presentations, Miracle and Alex (Delta) emerged as the winners of the Closeup challenge thereby bagging One Million Naira and Closeup products worth 50,000 Naira.
Mrop: Simi celebrates her birthday today with this beautiful photos
Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye (born April 19, 1988), professionally known and referred to as Simi, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Simi started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008 titled Ogaju.
Her career came into spotlight in 2014 after she released “Tiff”, a song which was nominated in two categories at The Headies 2015 and further brought her to mainstream recognition. Simi is currently signed to X3M Music under which she released her second studio album Simisola.
GLeesMODEL: Former Queen Of South East, Nnenna Offodile Celebrates Birthday With Dinner Reception
Immediate past Queen Of South East, Nnenna Clara Offodile over the weekend celebrated her 23rd birthday with a dinner reception at Platinum Lounge in Enugu State with close friends. It was indeed a blissful moment for the Anambra state born ex- beauty queen as there was so much to eat and drink.
The Political Science Undergraduate of UNIZIK had quality presence of guests and partners including her Mother, Co- owner of Platinum Lounge- Dubem and Abuja based Publicist AlexReports. Nnenna and her friends were later hosted to a birthday party at night by the management of Platinum Lounge.
GLeesMODEL: Former Queen Of South East, Nnenna Offodile Celebrates Birthday With Dinner Reception
Immediate past Queen Of South East, Nnenna Clara Offodile over the weekend celebrated her 23rd birthday with a dinner reception at Platinum Lounge in Enugu State with close friends. It was indeed a blissful moment for the Anambra state born ex- beauty queen as there was so much to eat and drink.
The Political Science Undergraduate of UNIZIK had quality presence of guests and partners including her Mother, Co- owner of Platinum Lounge- Dubem and Abuja based Publicist AlexReports. Nnenna and her friends were later hosted to a birthday party at night by the management of Platinum Lounge.
Bensmart04: Included in this post is a video captured on Camera how Nigeria Senate Mace was stolen in the National Assembly.
The Inspector General of Police and the director-general of the Department of State Services, DSS have given it agency 24 hours to retrieve the mace snatched today by some hoodlums, who accompanied, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to protest his suspension today.
It was reported that Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has been arrested by the Nigeria Police and is currently under interrogation.
Video of How Nigeria Senate Mace Was Stolen in National Assembly Below;
According to NAN, Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, accused Senator Ovie Omo-Agege of masterminding the snatching of the mace.
He described the action as an attempt to overthrow an arm of government. He said it was treason.
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All security agencies must stand on the side of due process and immediately mobilize their personnel to retrieve the mace and apprehend the mastermind and the perpetrators of this act the senate President Said.
Ekweremadu. also said they are determined to conclude all matters slated on the Order Paper for today, even if it means them sitting until 6pm.
BIGVAJINA: Yes About 2 years ago I killed a man He fork my 3 times in the evening so we slept I woke up at dawn in pain only to find his rocky dikk in my bombom as I bled Out of the pain I stabbed his rib and he died instantly. Quickly I organised and we buried him secretly TThank you
ChangeIsCostant: Sorrow has filled the home of Mrs. Rita Emesim, the Assistant Commissioner of Police(ACP) in charge of Administration in the Anambra command of the Nigeria Police Force as she lost her husband, CSP Oscar Emesim in a ghastly motor accident.
Recounting the story of her husband's demise, who was himself a police officer, amid tears; ACP Rita Emesim revealed that her husband was on the Enugu axis of the Awka-Enugu express way, when suddenly a herd of cattle walked into the expressway.
The late police officer's driver while trying to avoid the herd, rammed into a heavy duty truck, with the officer sustaining various degrees of injuries and died on the way to the hospital as a result of over bleeding.
Shortly after signing the condolence register, the State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Sir Norbert Obi, urged the widow to remain strong in this trying time as it was the will of God, pledging to stand by the family in this period.
He called on the various state governments and the federal government to be more decisive in checking the activities of these herdsmen, noting that CSP Oscar Emesim's death was avoidable.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
Crime › Re: Evans Won't Escape Justice - Lagos Govt. , Reveals Update Of Rev. King's Case by nabegibeg: 4:49pm On Apr 19, 2018
