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Monday 30 July 2018

Keke drivers protest,burn tyres in Maiduguri over extortions by police(Photos)

Keke drivers today staged a protest in Maiduguri over extortions by the police and other security agents.According to the drivers,they pay money to police without any reason

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Buhari participates at the Joint ECOWAS-ECCAS Heads of State & Govt Summit in Togo(Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari participated at the Joint ECOWAS-ECCAS Heads of State and Government Summit on Peace, Security, Stability and Fight against Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Lome, Togo on 30th July 2018

Also in attendance were President of Chad Idris Deby, President of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso,President of Burkina Faso Christian Kabore,President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou, President of Guinea Conakry Alpha Conde and President of Togo Faure Gnassingbe

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BREAKING: BENUE ASSEMBLY SUSPENDS 7 MEMBERS FOR 6 MONTHS

The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended for 6 months the 7 members who held an illegal sitting under the leadership of the impeached and suspended Speaker with the help of the police.

The House also called on the international community to beam its searchlight on the impunity(use of force by the police to prevent members from sitting) going on in Benue State.

The suspended members of the Benue State House of Assembly are:

Terkimbi ikyange -(Impeached speaker, Suspended member)

Adanyi Benjamin -
Terhemba Chabo
Benjamin Nungwa
Bem Mngutyo
Adams Okloho
James Okefe
Nick Eworo.

The house took the decision in the presence of 18 members with 4 notices of absence

It will be recalled that a court in Makurdi presided over by Justice Adam Onum few days ago gave a restraining order to the impeached speaker to stop parading himself as the speaker of the BSHA.

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Photos of Gov. Ortom giving a public address after receiving impeachment notice

Governor Ortom of Benue state is currently giving a public address after receiving impeachment notice from some lawmakers.Speaking at the address,he said he wants to believe that President Buhari is not aware of the siege at Benue House of Assembly complex and the impeachment threat.

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See the steps for impeaching a sitting governor in Nigeria

IMPEACHING A GOVERNOR

FOR PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT

Impeaching a sitting Governor of a State in Nigeria is a very serious matter

Step 1
A notice of any allegation in writing alleging gross misconduct on the part of the Governor. This notice must be signed by not less than one-third of the members of the State House of Assembly is presented to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly.

* Gross misconduct is defined by the Constitution as ‘…a grave violation or breach of the provisions of this Constitution or a misconduct of such nature as amounts in the opinion of the National Assembly to gross misconduct.’

Step 2
The Speaker of the State House of Assembly must within 7 days, serve the Governor of the State and each member of the State House of Assembly with a copy of the notice of allegation.

Step 3
The Governor has a right of reply (he/she does not have to reply however), and any such statement in reply to the allegation must be served on each member of the State House of Assembly.

Step 4
Within 14 days of the presentation of the notice to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, the State House of Assembly shall resolve by motion without any debate whether or not the allegation shall be investigated. This motion needs to be passed by at least two-thirds majority of all members of the State House of Assembly.

Step 5
If the motion fails to reach the required majority, the process immediately stops, and no further action will be taken. However, if the required majority is obtained and the motion is passed, then the Speaker of the State House of Assembly will within 7 days of the passing of the motion, request the Chief Judge of the State to appoint a Panel of seven persons who in his opinion are of
unquestionable integrity to investigate the allegations. The members of the Panel cannot be members of any public service, legislative house or political party.

Step 6
The Panel is to report its findings within three months of being appointed. The findings will be reported to the State House of Assembly. During the proceedings of the Panel, the Governor shall have a right to defend himself, and shall also have the right to be defended by a legal practitioner of his/her choice.

Step 7
Where the Panel reports that the allegation has not been proven, there will be no further action. However, if the report is that the allegation against the Governor has been proven, then the State House of Assembly will consider the report, and a resolution for the adoption of the report shall be moved.

Step 8
For the resolution to be adopted, it must be supported by not less than two-thirds majority of all the member the State House of Assembly. Once adopted the Governor shall stand removed from office as from the date of the adoption of the report.

I hope the impeached speaker in Benue knows this

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See the steps for impeaching a sitting governor in Nigeria

IMPEACHING A GOVERNOR

FOR PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT

Impeaching a sitting Governor of a State in Nigeria is a very serious matter

Step 1
A notice of any allegation in writing alleging gross misconduct on the part of the Governor. This notice must be signed by not less than one-third of the members of the State House of Assembly is presented to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly.

* Gross misconduct is defined by the Constitution as ‘…a grave violation or breach of the provisions of this Constitution or a misconduct of such nature as amounts in the opinion of the National Assembly to gross misconduct.’

Step 2
The Speaker of the State House of Assembly must within 7 days, serve the Governor of the State and each member of the State House of Assembly with a copy of the notice of allegation.

Step 3
The Governor has a right of reply (he/she does not have to reply however), and any such statement in reply to the allegation must be served on each member of the State House of Assembly.

Step 4
Within 14 days of the presentation of the notice to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, the State House of Assembly shall resolve by motion without any debate whether or not the allegation shall be investigated. This motion needs to be passed by at least two-thirds majority of all members of the State House of Assembly.

Step 5
If the motion fails to reach the required majority, the process immediately stops, and no further action will be taken. However, if the required majority is obtained and the motion is passed, then the Speaker of the State House of Assembly will within 7 days of the passing of the motion, request the Chief Judge of the State to appoint a Panel of seven persons who in his opinion are of
unquestionable integrity to investigate the allegations. The members of the Panel cannot be members of any public service, legislative house or political party.

Step 6
The Panel is to report its findings within three months of being appointed. The findings will be reported to the State House of Assembly. During the proceedings of the Panel, the Governor shall have a right to defend himself, and shall also have the right to be defended by a legal practitioner of his/her choice.

Step 7
Where the Panel reports that the allegation has not been proven, there will be no further action. However, if the report is that the allegation against the Governor has been proven, then the State House of Assembly will consider the report, and a resolution for the adoption of the report shall be moved.

Step 8
For the resolution to be adopted, it must be supported by not less than two-thirds majority of all the member the State House of Assembly. Once adopted the Governor shall stand removed from office as from the date of the adoption of the report.

I hope the impeached speaker in Benue knows this

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Sunday 29 July 2018

Flamboyant Bishop Tom Samson steps out with his limousine car(Photos)

Iconic Bishop Tom Samson stormed Egbeda glass cathedral church for impactful Super Sunday service with awesome and fearful testimonies by the church members of great things God is doing in the ministry. The iconic Bishop ministered powerfully on Your Impact determines your Grace Carrying Capacity. It was great and refreshing time in God's presence.

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Buhari arrives Togo ahead of ECOWAS-ECCAS Summit(Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Togo ahead of ECOWAS-ECCAS Summit.

He was pictured with President of Togo Gnassingbe Fraure and President of Liberia George Weah as he arrives Togo

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PRESIDENT BUHARI SENDS COMBINED SECURITY FORCES, FIGHTER AIRCRAFT AFTER ZAMFARA BANDITS

The Federal Government has assembled 1000-strong military force, comprising the army, air force, police and the civil defence to launch fierce attacks on the bandits terrorising the villages and towns of Zamfara State.

Following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun the deployment of fighter aircraft to Katsina, the airport with the closest proximity to Zamfara State to make for immediate and effective response to the menace of the bandits.

This had not been possible in the past because there was no fuel depot facility in Katsina, but NAF has devised a way around the problem.

The President has also authorised the engagement by NAF, of advanced satellite surveillance technology to help in accurate detection of movement and locations of the bandits.

The government had to go to this extent because of the limitations of conventional surveillance, as the use of satellite technology could make the task of NAF less  problematic.

Following directives from the President, at the weekend, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadiq Abubakar, was in Gusau where he met the Deputy Governor of the State.

The Chief of Air Staff reiterated the President’s pledge that he would never abandon victims of attacks to their fate, reaffirming that security remains one of the cardinal pillars of his campaign promises and no leader would be happy to see his own citizens killed by criminal groups across the country.

It will be recalled that since his election, the President has kept faith with his promises to re-equip and motivate the country's military and other security services.

The army and other security services are now better equipped and motivated to face the challenges of their responsibilities.

The Presidency, therefore, appeals to all Nigerians to unite and speak with one voice on security issues and urges politicians to stop exploiting national security challenges.

Those praying for the President to fail in this effort can be likened to one stabbing oneself in the heart and celebrating about it.

In this regard, security should not be reduced to petty politics as doing so could only embolden the terrorists and other murderous gangs.

We therefore appeal to members of the Nigerian media to avoid unhelpful and deleterious sensationalism in the coverage of events that border on national security.

The media should under no circumstances make the bandits or terrorists feel like super stars because doing so could hurt all of us.

Terrorists seek to achieve maximum publicity and they do so by launching large scale attacks on soft targets and the media must resist every attempt to play into their hands unwittingly.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
July 29, 2018

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Tuesday 24 July 2018

Boko Haram kill newly married soldier in Borno(Photos)

With utmost sadness we announce the death Of gallant soldier Emmanuel Obinna Onuoha, from Amike, Orlu LGA of Imo State. Born on the 28th January 1988. He was killed in a Boko Haram ambush in Borno state.

Emmanuel Obinna Onuoha only got married one year ago to his lovely wife.

We use this medium to send our condolence to his family, lovely wife, friends and lived ones.We pray the almighty God grant them the fortitude to bear this great loss.

His sacrifice will never be in vain.

May his Gallant soul rest in peace

NOTE : Photo of Emmanuel Obinna Onuoha's wife wearing army camouflage was taken during their pre marriage photograph. She is not a military personnel

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6 Federal SARS officers involved in extortion arrested & detained in Delta(Photos)

24/07/2018 BBI PRESS RELEASE

SIX FEDERAL SARS OFFICERS ATTACH TO DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND INVOLVED IN EXTORTION ARRESTED AND DETAINED.

Behind Bars Rights Initiative facilitated the arrest of Six SARS officers led by Inspector Monday Asemota for extorting N40,000 from twin brothers MARK and MARTINS on their to NYSC Camp.

They were detained and charge for Misconduct and Official Corruption by IGP Xsquad.

Mark and Martins were arrested on 22nd July 2018 on their way to Warri, Delta state from Abraka. Their vehicle was stopped and they were asked to submit their phone for searching.

The officers threatened to detained them in police cell for refusing to give consent. They seized their phones, searched their bag and discovered N70,000. The officers took them to a petrol station, counted N30,000 and handed over to them. The boys pleaded but were ignored.

They immediately informed BBI Intervention Squad (BBIS) and  the officers were tracked in Ekpan Police station Warri. The N40,000 was refunded to BBI team.

We reported the case to IGP Xsquad, Delta State Police command and they immediately sent their men to Ekpan Police station.

Today, the officers were invited for interview and when asked if they extorted money from Mark and Martins, they said YES.

They have been defaulted, detained and awaiting trial.

A safe, harrased, brutalised and corrupt free Nigeria is achievable.

Lagos
Porthacourt
Enugu
Ibadan
Benin
Owerri
Abuja
We are coming soon.

God bless Delta State
God bless Nigeria Police
God bless Nigeria

Gwamnishu Emefiele Harrison (GEM)
Ex Awaiting Trial Prisoner
Director General
For: Behind Bars Rights Initiative

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