Oyo: Makinde Reappoints Seven Former Commissioners Into Executive Council
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has returned seven immediate past Commissioners into the Executive Council.
Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, made this known during plenary on Monday.
According to the speaker, the House received the list of the seven Commissioner-nominees from the executive arm.
Ogundoyin added that the House will, on Wednesday, screen the seven immediate past Commissioners who are set to return.
The set-to-be-returned Commissioners are the then Commissioner for Finance, Akinola Ojo; former Commissioner for Works and Transport, Professor Dahud Sangodoyin; Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Siju Lawal.
Others are former Commissioner for Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo; former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Bayo Lawal; then Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Seun Ashamu and former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Faosat Sanni.
After their screening on Wednesday, the names of the Commissioners are expected to reel out and confirmed at Thursday’s plenary.
This comes five weeks after Governor Seyi Makinde announced the sack of Chief of Staff, Chief Bisi Ilaka and 17 commissioners.
Hushpuppi: IGP Appoints DCP Tunji Disu As Replacement For Kyari
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has appointed DCP Tunji Disu as the head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
Disu replaces the embattled Abba Kyari who has been suspended over allegation of bribe levelled against him by a suspected international fraudster, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi.
The news of the replacement was contained in a statement on Monday evening by the Police Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba.
According to the statement made available to Naija News on the development, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has today, 2nd August, 2021 approved the posting of DCP Tunji Disu as the new Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT).”
“The posting of the officer is on the heels of Management’s decision to fill the leadership gap within the IRT and refocus the Unit for better service delivery.”
“The IGP has charged the new Head of the IRT to demonstrate his professional competence in his leadership of the Unit. He also assured citizens that the IRT will remain focused in the discharge of its duties in line with national statutes and international best practices.”
“Prior to his appointment as the new Head of the IRT, DCP Tunji Disu, a former Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Lagos State, was the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja. He had also previously served at the State CID, Rivers State as the Deputy Head of the Unit. He was also a former Commander of the Nigeria Police Contingent to the African Union (AU) Peace Keeping Mission in Dafur, Sudan.”
“DCP Disu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the Lagos State University (LASU) and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State. He has also attended several professional courses both at home and abroad: Small Arms Smuggling Training in Botswana, Internet Fraud Training at the Cambridge University, UK, Strategic Leadership Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos, Forensic Investigations and Criminal Intelligence Course at the University of Lagos, amongst others. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, and Chattered Institute of Personnel management, amongst other professional bodies.”
His posting is with immediate effect, the statement added.
Lagos State, industry stakeholders, mourn BJAN chairman Ekwujuru, to be buried September 2nd in Njaba
As the entire Brand and Marketing landscape in Nigeria continued to mourn the unexpected demise of the late Princewill Ekwujuru, who until his death, was the Chairman of the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), the association has continued to receive letter of condolences from state government and other sectorial bodies.
For instance, in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor of Lagos State, Gboyega Akosile, and made available to the association in Lagos recently, Akosile said; “I received with shock the news of the unexpected and painful demise of Princewill Ekwujuru, Chairman Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), a thorough bred professional, veteran brand reporter, personal friend and colleague.”
According to him, “I was actually devastated by the news of his death despite efforts by BJAN and the Marketing Industry to save his life.”
“my heartfelt condolences to his wife and children as I extend prayer of comfort and relief to them at this trying moment.” He added.
He also disclosed that, “may the good Lord ease the pain and Grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
“to the Executive and entire members of BJAN, I pray that the association is strengthened at this moment of grief.” He said.
Also, the management and staff of the Chenist United said that, they received with shock the painful exit of Princewill Ekwujuru, Chairman Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), a senior Brands and Marketing correspondent with Vanguard Newspapers and a friend of the Chenist family.
In a statement signed by Adebayo Sowemimo, Executive Director, Media Communications, Chenist United, and made available to BJAN, Sowemimo disclosed that, “we carefully monitored the events in the past two weeks when the unfortunate accident happened hoping that he will survive it. Therefore, we are saddened that, despite all the efforts put together to help him stay alive he could not make it.”
According to him, “our heart goes out to the Exco and the entire members of the association, and it’s our prayer that God will grant the association the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
“in the same vain, we convey our condolences to his wife and children and also pray that God strengthened them at this trying times.” He said
In addition, the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) expressed shock over the unexpected death of Princewill Ekwujuru.
In a condolence card, the advertising regulatory body pray that God should comfort members of BJAN, wife, children and friends of late Princewill Ekwujuru.
On their part, the Executive Council and members of ADVAN sent their sincere condolences to members of BJAN, family and friends of late Princewill Ekwujuru, noting that God grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Also, the British America Tobacco (BAT) sent in their condolences praying God to grant members of BJAN and the Ekwujurus the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
In addition to condolences letter, the Executive Officer of FoodCo, Nigeria Lmited, Ade Sun-Bashorun
said, “on behalf of the board and entire staff of FoodCo Nigeria Limited, I write to commiserate with the the
Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) on the death of your Chairman, Mr. Princewill Ekwujuru.”
According to, “we will always remember Mr. Ekwujuru as a remarkable journalist who exemplified the virtues of
professionalism and integrity and whose robust reportage helped elevate the discourse in Nige-ria’s
consumer goods and retail space.”
“he was also the rallying point of our engagement with BJAN, an Association he was clearly passionate
about. Through his efforts, FoodCo was able to forge a strong symbiotic relation-ship with the body.” He added.
Meanwhile, he body of the late Princewill Ekwujuru’s body will be interned in his home town, Njaba, Imo State on the 2nd of September, 2021.
Speaking on this development in a statement made available to newsmen recently in Lagos, the chairman of the burial committee, Chief Goddie Ofose said; “Mr. Princewill Ekwujuru, chairman, Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria, will be committed to mother earth on September 2nd, 2021 in his native home, Njaba, Imo State.”
According to him, “his family needs all your support, noting that, details of funeral rites will be made available in subsequent days.”
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, on Sunday claimed that there is no difference between President Muhammadu Buhari, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu and internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi.
Omokri in a post on his Twitter account alleged that while the Instagram celebrity is defrauding people and using their money to bribe a deputy commissioner of police, Abba Kyari, he added that the source of the billions of Naira spent by the former governor of Lagos State for the presidential election of President Buhari in 2015 and 2019 remains unknown.
Recall that the United States Department of Justice claimed that Hushpuppi who pleaded guilty to the charges levelled against him allegedly bribed the Nigerian super cop to arrest one Kelly Chibuzo Vincent, one of his accomplices in Nigeria.
Kyari, however, denied the allegations levelled against him but noted that he referred the internet fraudster to his tailor which Hushpuppi allegedly made payments.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police on Sunday ordered the suspension of Abba Kyari to allow a thorough investigation into the matter.
Omokri in a post on his Twitter account wrote, “What is the difference between Abba Kyari and Buhari? Hushpuppi stole money and used it to bribe Kyari.”
“Where did Bola Tinubu get the money he used to instal Buhari? Until we deal with the crooks at the top, we will continue to be the laughing stock of the world.”
Video: One Year-Old Baby Found Abandoned In Muddy Waters In Edo
A barely one-year-old baby has been rescued by residents of a community in Edo state.
The child, was found abandoned in muddy water by a yet to be identified individual suspected to be his mother.
In a viral video on social media, some members of a community were seen lamenting the cruel act after they had rescued the child who was crying bitterly.
The baby was wearing diapers when the community members made the discovery.
Watch the moment the child was rescued in the video below:
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has recommended the immediate suspension of DCP Abba Kyari, the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), from the Service of the Nigeria Police Force, pending the outcome of an ongoing internal investigations touching on him.
The IGP, in his letter to the Police Service Commission, dated 31st July, 2021, noted that the recommendation for the suspension of the officer, is in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force.
It will be recalled that the Nigerian supercop, Kyari has a bribe allegation against him by Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi.
Hushpuppi had claimed that he bribed Nigeria’s celebrated police chief Abba Kyari, US court documents reveal.
However, the Police officer in a statement on Thursday said there is no truth in the allegation that he collected money from the embattled Hushpuppi to arrest a co-fraudster.
The details of the IGP’s letter recommending about the suspension of Kyari were made available to Naija News in a statement on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba.
According to the statement, the IGP noted that the suspension is also expected to create an enabling environment for the NPF Special Investigation Panel to carry out its investigations into the weighty allegations against DCP Abba Kyari without interference.
The suspension is without prejudice to the constitutional presumption of innocence in favour of the officer.
The Special Investigation Panel (SIP), comprising four (4) Senior Police Officers, is headed by DIG Joseph Egbunike, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in-charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID).
The SIP, inter alia, is to undertake a detailed review of all the allegations against DCP Abba Kyari by the US Government as contained in relevant documents that have been availed the NPF by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The SIP is also to obtain detailed representation of DCP Abba Kyari to all the allegations levelled against him, conduct further investigations as it deems fit, and submit recommendations to guide further actions by the Force Leadership on the matter.
Meanwhile, the IGP has reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to the Rule of Law and assured the public of the sanctity of the probe as well as the absolute respect for the rights and privileges of the officer throughout the period of the investigations.
The Economic and financial crimes commission has arrested former senate President, Bukola Saraki.
Saraki is in custody over allegations of theft and money laundering.
Mr Saraki, a former Kwara State governor, was detained on Saturday, sources familiar with the development said, a situation that may trigger another episode of troubles for the politician.
As senate president between 2015 and 2019, Mr Saraki spent a considerable time facing allegations of corruption and false declaration of assets. He was acquitted by the Supreme Court in June 2018.
Saraki is to answer questions over alleged theft and laundering of public funds using a network of cronies and proxy companies.
The suspected proxies, who executed purported contracts for Kwara State under Mr Saraki, allegedly made returns, for many years, to the former governor, forming an organised a network of dirty money flow.
24hr to Bethnews 6yrs Anniversary and Exceptional Leadership Awards 2021 And Publisher’s 40th Birthday
Come tomorrow Sunday 1st August, 2021, Trust Bethnews Media Communications and the publisher of Bethnews will be taking the center stage as the organisation and its publisher will be on the pedestal as it would be celebrating 6 years of consistently informing Nigerians,as well as present it’s glamorous EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS (TBELA) 2021 to the world which also concise with the 40 years birthday of the publisher.
However, the most important and spectacular aspect of Sunday’s event would be the convergence of the Media, Corporate, Politicians and Entertainment world and gathering of family and friends to witness and celebrate with the incredible and wonderful publisher of Bethnews, Mr. Seun Fabiyi, as he officially commences the journey of his fourth decade on earth.
Bethnews Exceptional Leadership Awards 2021
Billed to hold at the Lagos NUT Pavilion Event Centre, NERDC Road, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, red carpet starts 1:pm while event proper is from 2pm, the event is expected to be graced by the presence of the movers and shakers of all major industries and top dignitaries in public and private sector as well as traditional ruler and others.
Among the dignitaries expected to grace the auspicious event are; Seun Okinbaloye and Chief Kingsley Uranta of CHANNELS TV, Kolade Otitoju of TVC, Ola Onabajo of KAFTAN TV. And many more.
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Davido has reportedly sacked his logistics manager, Israel DMW for declaring his support for embattled super cop, Abba Kyari.
It was earlier reported that Israel Afeare better known as Israel DMW questioned the morality of most Nigerians whilst declaring his unwavering support for embattled super cop, Abba Kyari.
This is coming after social media celebrity, Hushpuppi alleged that he bribed Abba Kyari to arrest a co-fraudster.
The police Deputy commissioner, however, dismissed Hushpuppi’s claim, saying he did not receive any money from the socialite as alleged.
Despite Kyari’s testimony, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has secured a court order for his arrest following his indictment in the confessional statements made by the alleged fraudst
Reacting to the report, Israel pledged his support for the super cop, insisting that Abba Kyari is a clean police officer who has continue to nab wild robbers and kidnappers. He further questioned the morality of many Nigerians, revealing the country has no saints.
According to controversial blogger, Cutie Julls, Isreal was sacked hours after making that statement on social media.
Taking to Instagram to say this, Cutie wrote “Exclusive 100-% confirmed information reaching our hub is that Nigerian sensational musician, Davido has sacked his logistics manager, Israel DMW with immediate effect. We are not sure if this is linked to his resent constant dragging FBI online in regards to fraud cases which involves Hushpuppi and Abba Kyari or his other misconducts. But the bottom line is that, Israel DMW is no longer Davido’s logistics manager or a member of his team. Anyone who does business with him should note that Whatever business they engage in has nothing to do with Mr David Adeleke or the “DAVIDO” brand. Thank you”
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba on Thursday met with officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who demanded the arrest and extradition of Deputy Commission of Police, Abba Kyari, to the United States.
According to SaharaReporters, a top source disclosed that four FBI agents met with the IGP on Thursday asking Kyari to be extradited to the United States for interrogation over an alleged bribe received from internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi.
The source noted that the agents have returned on Friday (today) to ensure their demands are met, citing the urgency of the case.
He said, “FBI agents met with the IGP yesterday (Thursday) to demand Abba Kyari’s arrest and extradition to the United States citing the urgency of the case. Four FBI agents returned to the IG’s office this morning, they are there asking the IGP to release Kyari for interrogation.”
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered an internal review into the allegations leveled against DCP Abba Kyari.
Reacting in a statement sent to Naija News on Thursday evening, Police spokesperson, Frank Mba, said the IGP has ordered an internal review.
“Sequel to the receipt of allegation and indictment processes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) against one of the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Abba Kyari, the Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered an internal review of the allegations.
“The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to the pursuit of justice and the strengthening of its professional relationship with the FBI and other international partners.
“Further developments on this case will be communicated to members of the public accordingly,” the statement read.
