Daily Dates Nigeria reports that Enugu State government said this in a statement it issued following the declaration of Ogundele wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, early Friday morning over alleged money laundering and find diversion.

The Sujimoto company boss had in reaction to the EFCC declaration made a video in which he bursted into tears while explaining how a contract he had with Enugu State Government went sour.

Ogundele had claimed that the State Government did not release enough funds for him to execute the projects while it dragged him to EFCC.

The Sujimoto company boss had also denied the claim that he was on the run.

In a statement on Friday evening, Enugu urged Nigerians to disregard what it described as “theatrics and crocodile tears,” of Ogundele over the failed contract issue.

Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Malachy Agbo who issued the statement vowed that it “is determined to and will surely recover every penny of Ndi Enugu fraudulently obtained by Mr. Olasijibomi Ogundele (Sujimoto),” as it explained how the real estate mogul allegedly duped it of the N5.7 billion.

In the statement, Enugu government accused Ogundele of premeditated fraud, with claim that while he presented a bond issued by Jaiz Bank to secure the contract, he used the company’s Zenith Bank account registered with the state’s Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to receive the said payment.

The State Government said this made it impossible for them to hold Jaiz Bank liable when Ogundele defaulted on the contract.

The statement said, “For the avoidance of doubt, on July 2, 2024, the Enugu State Government awarded a contract in the sum of N11,457,930,950.52 to Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd for the construction of 22 Smart Schools.

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Joy was arrested alongside her 60years old mother, Christiana Okonkwo, who was accused to have instructed the baby’s mother to kill the child after birth.

It was gathered that  Joy used a kitchen knife to stab the child, who was pronounced dead by medical experts, shortly after she delivered the baby at home.

The police spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed their arrest on Friday and disclosed that the mother of the child perpetrated the act, barely four days before the arrest.

Ndukwe, in a statement made available to newsmen, said the child, a male, was rushed to the hospital following the stabbing but was confirmed dead by doctors on duty.

He noted that the body of the child has been deposited in a morgue for preservation, pending when an autopsy would be carried out to ascertain what transpired before and after the child was killed.

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, Enugu, to investigate and prosecute the suspects.

“The police commissioner urged residents of the community to maintain peace and avoid acts that could lead to the breakdown of law and order in the community.

“He asked the residents to support the police in the matter and assured them that the suspects would be “meticulously investigated and prosecuted” within record time.

The child’s mother and the grandmother could be sentenced to death by the court if convicted, according to Section 319 of Nigeria’s Criminal Code.

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Justice Inyang Ekwo following an ex -parte motion filed and moved by Ibrahim Buba, lawyer to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, are currently in custody in the United Kingdom (UK), over allegations bordering on organ trafficking of David Ukpo, who is said to be a minor.

Justice Ekwo, who granted the motion, ordered the anti-graft agency to publish the interim forfeiture order of the property in a national daily within seven days.

The judge direct anybody who had an interest in the forfeited property to indicate within 14 days of the publication of the interim forfeiture order why the property should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.

Justice Ekwo then adjourned the matter until Dec. 5 for a report.

The affected property includes 10 properties in Enugu, three in the United States of America, two in the UK, one in Lagos, nine in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and 15 located in the Federal Capital Territory.

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According to reports, the Senator’s convoy was attacked at Nkwo Enugu, Enugu State.

Some aides of the senator were reportedly  killed, including some police officers. Meanwhile, the senator was able to escape through his bullet proof car.

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I just picked an abandoned 2yr old baby by the roadside somewhere in Agbani, Enugu State. She was given birth to by a mad woman who normally stays at Eke Agbani.

Took her to the police station and the DPO said we should take her home and clean her up and bring her back tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/KjILJh4RJB

— Benkingsley Nwashara (@Benking452) June 15, 2022

According to Nwashala, the child was reportedly delivered by a mentally unstable woman who normally stays at a market in Agbani.

The child, he said, was battered by heavy rainfall a day earlier while market women made no attempt to help her.

Nwashala said the girl has been cleaned up and fed as instructed by the DPO of Agbani Police Station.

“I just picked an abandoned 2yr old baby by the roadside somewhere in Agbani, Enugu State. She was given birth to by a mad woman who normally stays at Eke Agbani. Took her to the police station and the DPO said we should take her home and clean her up and bring her back tomorrow,” he narrated.

“I will give update tomorrow. This baby has suffered tremendously. She sat at that same spot while all the rain that fell yesterday battered her. The market women didn’t do nothing. I will post videos tomorrow and other updates.

“At the police station in Agbani, Enugu State. As at now we’ve cleaned her up and she’s eating like someone who hasn’t eaten since she was born. Her body is full of sore. Please we need advice on the proper diet to feed her for now. I don’t know how to take care of babies.”

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The Director-General, Ikeoha Campaign Organisation, Mr Charles Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu.

Recall that the PDP had fixed May 25, 2022 as its primaries to select the flag-bearer of the party in the 2023 gubernatorial election in the state.

However, Asogwa said that the senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District would no longer participate in the exercise.

“We wish to inform our supporters and Nigerians that Sen. Ike Ekweremadu will not be participating in the PDP governorship primary election scheduled for this Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

“We continue to trust God as we appreciate our teeming supporters and people of Enugu State for the goodwill they have ceaselessly invested in the actualisation of the ‘Pathway to a New Enugu State.

“We urge them to remain peaceful and be assured that we will keep them abreast of our decision on the way forward,” Asogwa said.

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Ekweremadu is the current Senator representing Enugu West in the National Assembly, Daily Dates Nigeria reports.

The Senator announced his governorship ambition at a media briefing in Enugu.

Ekweremadu while addressing journalists also described the zoning arrangement spreading in the state as a “treachery of politics”, adding that there is no such in the state.

Ekweremadu said he served as deputy senate president in the sixth, seventh and eighth assemblies not out of zoning, but because he enjoyed popular support. Elected in 2003, Ekweremadu has spent more than 19 years in the Senate.

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Police nabbed the Zionist members on Sunday morning shortly before the commencement of their Biafra Day parade.

Leader of the group, Barr. Benjamin Onwuka claimed that policemen from Ogui Division stormed their meeting venue to whisk his members away.

In a message he sent out on Sunday, the self-acclaimed BZF leader said: “they arrested 57 of our members this morning. We were preparing to go for our Biafra parade.

“We are non-violent people, we are peaceful agitators. They should be released immediately, unconditionally, without charge, they committed no crime. “We have informed the United States of this development,” he claimed.

Onwuka had few days ago announced that they would storm the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, today, for a Biafra parade.

The spokesman of Enugu State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, has confirmed the arrest, Daily Dates Nigeria reports

He said about 54 members of the group were picked because of the way they had gathered, stressing that they were taken to the Command headquarters.

Ndukwe said the arrested members were addressed on the need to maintain peace and left to go immediately.

“There was no such arrest. Rather, 54 persons were seen to be unlawfully gathered at Owerri Road, Ogui, New layiut, Enugu and were brought to Headquarters for questioning,” he said.

He added that “after nothing incriminating was found on them, the CP addressed and cautioned them to go home and maintain peace. They all left happily.”

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Protests broke out in Enugu on Wednesday afternoon over the alleged ‘disappearance’ of Mbaka, after he called for the resignation or impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to the protesters, Mbaka was said to have been last seen on Tuesday evening.

The development created tension in the coal-city with youths giving the Federal Government a 48-hour ultimatum to produce Mbaka.

DSS spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, while speaking with THE NATION, said the cleric was not in its custody.

He said “This is not true. Fr Mbaka was not picked up by the DSS. Rev Fr Mbaka is not with the DSS. The DSS did not pick him up, please.”

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Three schools in each of the 17 local government areas in Enugu state will get a share of 1800 chairs and 1800 desks.

Others are 1000 school bags containing New Wave English and Mathematics textbooks, five exercise books, mathematics sets and cash donations to hire more teachers.

Onyeama disclosed that the donation was done through his pet project ‘Kwusike Foundation’ in collaboration with a Chinese company, Huawel Technologles Company Limited.

According to the minister, President Muhammadu Buhari’s youth empowerment programmes inspired him to embark on the exercise.

He said that it had become necessary to support Nigerians, especially, those in the rural areas due to the bad shape of the economy.

Onyeama commended the management of the company for their partnership in the success of the exercise.

 “Times are tough but we will continue to support you in order to make it easier for you to learn. We want you to make your parents happy,” he said.

The minister said that the Federal Government would continue to provide the enabling environment for school children to learn under safe and secure environment.

“We need to prioritise the empowerment of our school children and keep them safe,” he said.

Onyeama said that Kwusike Foundation had permanent programmes for schools and widows in the country

Earlier , the Deputy Managing Director, Huawel Technologles Company Nigeria Ltd.,  Mr Kelvin Yang, said that the company had been operating in Nigeria for 21 years.

Yang said that their dream was to support Nigeria to bridge the digital gap in the society.

“This is why we work tirelessly to partner with all stakeholders to provide technology innovation, knowedge transfer, and carry out our corporate social responsibility.

“We are committed to cultivating local talents and believe that if we can secure
quality education for our youths, a bright future is secure for Nigeria,” he said.

He said that the company had partnered with universities, colleges and schools across Nigeria to help them improve their study environment and enhance knowedge transfer and technical skills.

“We are highly inspired by Onyeama, who has continued to encourage us to expand our scope in our support for education in Nigeria,” he said.

Yang said that the company had trained no fewer than 17, 000 Nigerian students and 20, 000 engineers.

“In the next three years, we look forward to training 30, 000 more,” Yang said.

Ikengaonline reports that the five schools that participated and received donations during the Flagg-off included Central School, Eke and Community Primary School, Oma Eke.

Others are Akwanda Primary School, Ogui Agu Eke, St. Paul’s Nursery/Primary School and St. Paul’s Secondary School, Eke.

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