EFCC Arrests Suspected Fraudsters For N806m Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 arrested three suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State - Okpekereke Timothy, Stanley Odjighere, and Teminor Karo.

The trio are part of a syndicate arrested over allegations of conspiracy, internet scam and stealing from one of the new generation banks to the tune of N806, 208,000.00 (Eight Hundred and Six Million Two Hundred and Eight Thousand Naira). Forty others are still at large.
The theft was perpetrated through a system glitch linked to the fraudsters, in which the bank suffered a huge loss of more than N806, 208,000.
The petitioner, who works in one of the new generation banks, alleged that a review of transactions involving the bank with Interswitch Nigeria limited revealed that the bank was not reimbursed for the

Ozoemezina – Day Obiano Held Rite of Passage for Igbo War Dead

At the end of the Nigeria – Biafra war, folks on the eastern divide greeted each other with the prayer – salutation, ‘happy survival!’ It was a natural impulse that surged on meeting with a relative, friend or associate whose fate in the harrowing events had remained unknown to you. The  scary signatures of the conflict were everywhere; intruding into your psyche even if you wanted to avoid them – malnourishment all around, blown up bridges,  buildings pock marked with bullet holes,  abandoned artillery pieces and cases of spent cartridges,  queues for essential commodities and so on. It was merciful providence to be alive.   A short while into the new season, prolific writer Cyprian Ekwensi published the novel, Survive the Peace. It was an artistic recreation of the transition from the trauma of war to the sobriety of peace. From the life of the characters, the post – conflict stage could be daunting without the right attitudinal responses. As it were, a key demand of pacification of a brutal past is coming to terms with its memory.

Anambra Bids Fallen War Heroes, Civilian Victims Farewell, 45 years After Biafra... Ndigbo do not have a single story – Obiano declares

Following the clamour for a formal burial for millions of Anambra indigenes who lost their lives in the Nigerian Civil War, the World War II and pockets of sporadic violence in the country, the Government of Anambra State today performed a formal rite of passage for the fallen heroes and heroines as well as the civilian victims of the Nigerian Civil War, the World War II, the pogroms and other ethnic and religious violence in the country.

The very elaborate but solemn ceremony which took place at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, attracted distinguished Igbo sons and daughters from the entire South Eastern geopolitical zone including the former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme and the maverick billionaire businessman, Prince Engineer Arthur Eze, Chief Victor Umeh, APGA National Chairman and Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, APGA gubernatorial candidate in Imo State among many others.

Why PDP Chose Small Venue For Jonathan’s Campaign In Osogbo

Fresh facts have emerged regarding the reasons the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State of Osun opted for a smaller venue to host the party’s presidential campaign team in the centre of the town, instead of the city stadium.
Ashiwaju.org gathered that aftermath of the Lagos rally, the party campaign coordinators in the South-West resorted to using smaller venues located within business centres, so as to create an impression
of large turnout at the rally.
Unlike in some PDP-dominated states like Akwa-Ibom, Enugu, where rallies were held at the stadia, the one in Ibadan was held at the Mapo Hall area, while that of Osogbo was held at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park.
According to findings, the venue was chosen to save the party the embarrassment of holding the rally at the stadium, where it may find it difficult to mobilise its supporters to fill the venue like it did during last year’s governorship election in the state.

Rev Fr Mbaka: The Planned Episcopal Sanction and Looming Dangers

*Laity Council blows hot THE Laity Council across the nation has expressed worries over the reported gathering storm by the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria to sanction Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka over his recent comments on the state of the nation.

Their worry according to Dr Paul Obi stems from the erroneous impression the move would give to the public and the international community about the intolerant posture of Nigerian government on freedom of expression. That this would cast a big shadow of doubt about our democratic development and plurality of opinions.

Asking rhetorically, Dr Obi who was flanked by other members of the Laity Council, including Chief Christopher Inalegwu, wanted to know if we are now in Idi Amin Dada era, where 'freedom of expression is free, but freedom after the expression would not be guaranteed'

The council members, in an interview with journalists in Enugu yesterday recalled that "our dear Anthony Cardinal Okogie had in the past bitterly criticized the administration of former Gen Ibrahim Babangida. No one attacked him then, or even now.

Rev Fr Mbaka: The Planned Episcopal Sanction and Looming Dangers

*Laity Council blows hot THE Laity Council across the nation has expressed worries over the reported gathering storm by the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria to sanction Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka over his recent comments on the state of the nation.

Their worry according to Dr Paul Obi stems from the erroneous impression the move would give to the public and the international community about the intolerant posture of Nigerian government on freedom of expression. That this would cast a big shadow of doubt about our democratic development and plurality of opinions.

Asking rhetorically, Dr Obi who was flanked by other members of the Laity Council, including Chief Christopher Inalegwu, wanted to know if we are now in Idi Amin Dada era, where 'freedom of expression is free, but freedom after the expression would not be guaranteed'

The council members, in an interview with journalists in Enugu yesterday recalled that "our dear Anthony Cardinal Okogie had in the past bitterly criticized the administration of former Gen Ibrahim Babangida. No one attacked him then, or even now.

Bishop Ezeokafor Harps on Security

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor has joined other well -meaning Nigerians in calling on the Federal Government led by president Goodluck Jonathan to pay priority attention to security matters

The Catholic prelate who made the call at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Awka while assessing government's efforts in critical sectors of the nation's economy enjoined them to put more efforts in tackling insurgency in the North-east zone of the country .

He was of the opinion that president Jonathan somehow met the expectations of the people in piloting the affairs of the nation in the out-gone year but equally stressed the need for more priority attention to be paid to the security of lives and property in the country .

He observed that security in the country was something to worry about especially with the influx of Boko Haram elements .

Bishop Ezeokafor stated that security agents should be commended for their resilience because according to him security agents put their lives on the line to be able to restore peace and orderliness in troubled states across the federation .

2015: Amaechi Makes Shocking Revelation, Boasts #Buhari’ll Defeat Jonathan

Ahead of the general elections in February, the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed the
confidence that Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.),
presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, will defeat President Goodluck Jonathan.
Amaechi also said that the APC in Rivers State would win in the governorship, state and National Assembly elections.
The governor, who spoke on Wednesday at the APC rally at Abua Central in the Abua/Odual Local Government Area of the state, described Rivers as a satellite Nigeria, adding that the people of the state had always dictated the voting
pattern of other Nigerians.

Burial Of Igbo War Victims: Cleric Sues For Forgiveness

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese His Lordship, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor has called on Igbos not to pursue vendetta over their relatives who were slaughtered during the civil war, maitetesine of the 80s, and the other religious uprisings in parts of the North, including the current Islamic terrorism ravaging the North East.

Bishop Ezeokafor in his homily,  during the Ecumenical service to mark this year's Armed Forces Remembrance Day and symbolic burial of Igbos who lost their lives during the civil war, rather called for forgiveness.

He praised the patriotism of those who laid their lives for the unity of this country and urged Nigerians to embrace peace the the unity and progress of the country.

In his address on the accession held at the popular Ekwueme square, Awka, the Anambra state capital, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra stated that the symbolic burial of Igbo war victims became necessary to ensure that Igbo fallen heros and heroines were accorded befitting burial so that their spirits can now rest in peace.

Burial Of Igbo War Victims: Cleric Sues For Forgiveness

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese His Lordship, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor has called on Igbos not to pursue vendetta over their relatives who were slaughtered during the civil war, maitetesine of the 80s, and the other religious uprisings in parts of the North, including the current Islamic terrorism ravaging the North East.

Bishop Ezeokafor in his homily,  during the Ecumenical service to mark this year's Armed Forces Remembrance Day and symbolic burial of Igbos who lost their lives during the civil war, rather called for forgiveness.

He praised the patriotism of those who laid their lives for the unity of this country and urged Nigerians to embrace peace the the unity and progress of the country.

In his address on the accession held at the popular Ekwueme square, Awka, the Anambra state capital, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra stated that the symbolic burial of Igbo war victims became necessary to ensure that Igbo fallen heros and heroines were accorded befitting burial so that their spirits can now rest in peace.