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Plateau Assembly On The Move To Impeach Hon. Abok As Speaker

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All is not well between the Executive Governor of Plateau State RT Hon. Simon Bako Lalong and the Rt Hon. Abok led House of the Assembly as there is rumor of a move by the executives to impeach the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly (PLHA) Rt. Hon Abok Nuhu Ayuba.

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Reliable sources in Government House confirmed that this latest move is spear headed by the Chief of Staff Hon. Noel Donjur and the SSG, Hon Danladi Atu with the support of tof Hon. Baba Hassan representing Jos North North, Hon Naanlong Gapyil Daniel representing Mikang Constituency, Hon Ballo representing Quanpan North Constituency and RT Hon Saleh Yipmong (Deputy Speaker) member representing Dengi Constituency

Already, it is confirmed that due to the support and loyalty of majority of the lawmakers to the leadership of RT. Hon Ayuba Abok, a means was devised where APC members were cajoled into signing a document saying they won’t leave the party only to later find out that it’s a signature collected to impeach the speaker of the house. Rt. Hon Ayuba Abok.

Another option they masterminded and are weighing is to falsely lay allegations on the speaker or suspend him from the party.

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In a well hidden feud the relationship between the Governor and the speaker has gone sour following reported high-handedness of the Governor who treats the legislators as an extension of the office of the Governor so much so that the request of the house to have access to some financial documents in MDAs that they appropriate funds for were denied the house.

Another allegation that is obvious is that the executives may have tampered with funds meant for local governments in the state (PARIS Club funds totalling over 14 billion released in 2015) and the unlawful deduction of funds from local government accounts to fund the recent circus related local government elections in the state.

The situation got even worst when communities in Jebu Miango and Yelwa Zangam were attacked.

The Speaker not only identified with the people of Plateau by granting them audience, he went as far as visiting the wounded victims of the attacks and also declared to pay their bills while the Governor was reportedly galavanting and playing golf in IBB Golf Club Abuja.

On another occasion, while the students of the Plateau State Polytechnic were protesting the strike embarked upon by lecturers of all tertiary institutions in the state, a combined team of security men opened fire on the defenseless students, beat and subjected these students to all manner of barbaric treatments, right under the watch of the State Government who only watched and did nothing.

The Honorable Commissioner for Information, Dan Manjang went on air to say that no student was harmed only to find out that one student was killed (may GOD rest his soul).

The Lalong administration was so sensitive to the point that not a single government representative was present at the burial of the student but the speaker was there at the funeral in person.

Such moves have endeared the speaker to the people who now see him as the only voice in the administration standing by them, a move that is rumored to have sent shivers down the spine of the executives who fear that with the popularity and acceptance of the speaker by the plateau people , he may have the Governor impeached.

The constitution has given the conditions under which the speaker can be impeached – it must be by a two – third majority of the house, in this case not less than 18 members must consent to the impeachment.

Reliably information has revealed that 14 APC members of the House of Assembly have signed for the impeachment, howbeit through dubious means.

With the crises in the APC and this latest development , it seems plateau are out for interesting days.

A few questions beg for answers;
1. Who owns MC Hooms Nigeria ltd
Who owns PHK Hooms Nigeria Ltd?
Who owns Azanchi Nigeria Ltd?
(Certified true copies of the MEMART are available)
These are companies that have been reportedly used by blood relative of the Executive Governor of Plateau State to purchase fertilizer for the state and local governments (records are with the Chairman House Committee on Public Accounts). Same companies were allegedly used to also fraudulently get the contract for the supply desks and chairs at SUBEB totalling over N2,100,000,000. Total supply made was about N600,000,000 (it was learnt that the House of Assembly has set up an Audit Team to uncover all these).

Has the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria not kicked against the idea of family members of public office holders getting contracts related to the public?

2. The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASEIC) has also allegedly operated Accounts outside the provision of the law. This contravened clause 414 of the Financial Regulations 2009, which clearly mandated all MDAs to return all unused funds by 31st December of the financial year to the Consolidated Revenue Fund as mandated by law.

It may be recall that after the 2018 local elections in Plateau State, four local governments were exempted from the polls, for security reasons, and PLASIEC had over 2 billion naira in accounts domiciled in UBA and Zenith Bank.

That accounts depleted to about N500 Million in 2021 which necessitated the reported illegal deductions from Local Government Accounts to find the recent elections. Documents were requested by the special Audit Committee set up by the House but the Governor directed that no document be availed to the committee. What is the Governor running away from?

3. Fictitious resolutions were reportedly drafted by a former Majority Leader who is the croony of the executive Governor, Hon Joe Bukar and signed off without any evidence of sitting in the house (copies of can be made available).

Interestingly, he was one of the major people who canvassed against the financial autonomy currently operated in the state and is secretly vying for the position of House of Assembly to represent Shendam Constituency so he can become speaker.

Indeed the coming days hold very interesting stories.

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Why are you running away, Is EFCC a dragon or phyton? – Prophet Ikuru mocks Yahaya Bello

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The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has mocked the former governor of Kogi state,Yaya Bello,who has been placed on the wanted list of EFCC to stop running away and submit himself for clarifications since EFCC is not a dragon or python that swallows people.

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The handsome prophet believes that Bello is currently on the run because he knows that he’s guilty of the charges against him.He said at his residence in Ikeja yesterday ” I don’t know why Yaya Bello is running away from EFCC if his hands are clean,for God sake,EFCC is not a dragon or python that swallows people,he should be courageous to submit himself to them,if his hands are clean,why run?”

The prophet Thanked the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for empowering the body with the necessary powers to go after those who has swindled and looted the common wealth of the people.

Finally,he commended the chairman of EFCC for the bold steps the organisation is taking in order to help recover the looted resources of the Nigerian nation.He encouraged the chairman to continue with his good works,he urged him not to be afraid because he’s praying for him and nothing evil will happen to him.

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SHALINA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF TRUST, REITERATES COMMITMENT TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AFRICA

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In celebration of its 40 years in Africa, a leading Afro-focused multinational company, Shalina Healthcare has reiterated its commitment to the delivery of quality healthcare in Africa. Declaring this in Lagos on Friday at the event to wrap up the company’s 2023/24 financial year and celebrate its 40 years of its existence, the Chief Commercial Officer, West Africa of the company, Arun Raj said the company “is determined to continually fulfill its corporate mission of making quality products available to every African at affordable prices.

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According to him;  ” It has been 40 years of trust in Africa and these 40 years,  the people of the continent have also reciprocated the trust in our quality products and healthcare delivery.”

Also, in his corporate presentation as well as new financial year projection, the Head, Corporate Marketing of the Company, Folorunso Alaran said; “the Company is building on the trust Africans have in its products and services over the year and is committed to healthy Africa.  It has been forty years of available, affordable and quality products for Africans.”

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In the words of Mr. Nirmal Jain CEO Shalina consumer Global,

“At Shalina, we believe that every African must have access to good products.  And for the last forty years, we have been trusted for our quality products. And more so, through our many initiatives and healthcare interventions, Shalina has continually raised the bar in healthcare delivery.”

Speaking further, Mr. Debajeet Mukherjee CEO Shalina Pharma Global, posited that; “despite the prevailing economic challenges, we do not waver in delivering our corporate purposes of available, affordable and quality health products. It is our belief that economic challenges should not hinder people’s access to quality healthcare.  Either the economy is good or bad, it shouldn’t affect the lives of the people in an adverse way. Despite the fact that some companies are leaving Nigeria, we are expanding our team in the country.  This is because we have trust and believe in Nigeria.”

In her own presentation at the event, the Company’s Managing Director, Nigeria ,  Opeyemi Akinyele said the company “is focused to become number one brand in Nigeria and continually promote the best of healthcare delivery in the country. ”

“Through our products, activities and interventions we have been doing greatly to ensure that quality healthcare is available and affordable for every citizen. And this is a promise that will remain unbroken ” She said.

Appreciating the members of staff of the company for their commitment and supporting roles in the company, Akinleye said “without you, your roles and efforts, we won’t be here and the successes recorded in the out gone year won’t be possible.  We also rely on your continuous support and commitment in the new year. ”

Meanwhile as part of the company’s end of year activities, many staff members were given awards of excellence in different categories for 2023/24 financial year.  Amongst them were  Lasisi Abiodun, Best Pharma Delegate,  Lawal Abubskar,  Best Medical Delegate,  Ruth Adesua Adewoye,  Best Regional Manager Pharma,  Ganiyu Lateef,  Best CVD Delegate, Mercy Omoji, Best Regional Manager, Consumer, Uzuma Pascal,  Best Zonal Manager, (Global) and  Juliet Ngozi Edward,  Best Consumer Delegate Global .  Winners in other categories included Sandeep Sahu, Folorunso Alaran, Emeka Adimoha, Chiuba Nwaosu among others.

Shalina Healthcare which began its business in Africa in DR Congo in 1984 made entry to Nigeria 25years ago.  It currently has about 2500 staffs globally out of whom 2000 are in Africa.

 

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THE PROPHETIC HALL OF FAME: How I ended “sit at home” in the East, Prophet Godwin Ikuru speaks

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By Collins Nkwocha

One of the major problems of the Eastern region was the “sit at home” menace which crippled business activities in the entire Eastern region; several lives have been lost in the process of enforcing this as the enforcers have always been very cruel and wicked, killing anyone who refuses to obey the order.

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Disturbed by the cruelty of the enforcers and how many lives that have been lost through this act, the prophetic Hall of Fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos,made a public declaration that “sit at home” was going to be over in the East.

People didn’t believe it when he said it, everyone believed that only the release of Nnamdi Kanu was going to end “sit at home” in the East.prophet Ikuru said that it would stop even while Kanu is still in detention.

Today,”sit at home” has ended in the East, people now go about their normal businesses on Monday.Today, the dreaded “sit at home” enforcers are nowhere to be found, you can do anything or carry out any business activity of your choice on monday because God has honoured the word of his prophet.

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Prophet Godwin Ikuru is one of the best prophets in Nigeria,he remains a major part of the ruling party in Nigeria.He is the major prophet that brought the president to power .

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