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GOVERNOR OKOWA’S CSO GEORGE EFEIZOMOR BAPTIZES MECHANIC WITH BLIND SLAP IN HIS OWN WORKSHOP FOR PARKING BEHIND HIS CAR

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Barely five (5) months after we reported on how Tony Okowa, the Commissioner in Charge of Sports and younger brother to the State governor rained slaps on the former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Festus Agas, for not treating his file, a similar incident played out last week Friday. The slapping saga this time is not within Governor Okowa’s cabinet but is now targeted at innocent Deltans who diligently work to feed their families as the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the Governor, CSP George Onyise Efiezomor recently attacked a mechanic in his workshop for parking behind his car in a video seen by us.

According to an eyewitness, trouble started when CSP George Efeizomor who went to eat his native soup (Ofejuju) and pounded yam at a restaurant by House on the Rock Church along DBS road parked his car in a mechanic workshop belonging to one Mr Ola Coker who was said to have gone to test drive a customer’s car. Mr Coker on returning to his workshop discovered that someone had packed in the space he removed the customer’s car from and decided to park behind the car after several enquiries as to who parked in his workshop yielded no result. When the CSO returned, he became infuriated and demanded to know who on earth parked and blocked his car. Efforts by the owner of the workshop Mr Ola to explain that he was waiting for George to come and remove his car so he can do his work worsened the case as George who earlier introduced himself as the CSO to the governor and the son of His Royal Majesty, Emmanuel Efeizomor, the Obi of Owa and Chairman, Delta state traditional ruler’s council threatened to shot the mechanic and nothing will happen.

The CSO we learnt in his arrogance further instructed his Orderly to teach Mr Ola a lesson but the younger brother to the mechanic identified as Ema Coker who is a panel beater in the workshop intervened and told the CSO that instructing his Orderly to slap his brother was not the right thing to do. The CSO quickly descended on him with two heavy slaps before his Orderly gave his elder brother Mr Ola the beating of his life. He was beaten blind by the CSO before he was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, for treatment. Mr Andy Okeibunor, an air condition repairer in the workshop was not left out as his attempt to call the CSO to order was also met with heavy slaps and beating. The CSO immediately radioed for a special police unit comprised of 5 officers who were only identified by their red beret to pummel the poor artisan. “He say he be Obi of Owa pikin and nothing dey happen, say na Okowa dey send am. I vote for Okowa. I no know say na so e go be. End of the day, they carry me put for back of hilux, use leg march me for chest, say I no go see where dem dey carry me dey go”, one of the battered victim narrated. Another of his victim stated how the CSO threatened to shoot him and nothing will happen since he’s Okowa’s brother.

We further learned that Mr Andy was later bundled to the GRA Police Station, where he was handed over to the DPO without any written statement by the Red beret officers who we gathered are men of the counter terrorism unit (CTU) attached to Okowa. He regained his freedom after his friends contributed the sum of N10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira) for his bail on the request of the DPO.

The trio has since approached a Human Rights Lawyer with the hope that justice will take its full course as Deltans in their number condemn the act. Series of calls to Geroge were not picked. For over two hours, he kept our phone line on ‘busy’, while he answered other calls. He didn’t respond to SMS sent to him. When contacted, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Olisa Ifeajika responded that “there are things that are better ignored for goodness sake if one or two persons have altercation”. He promised to get back to us, which he never did before press time. The Governor could not be reached for comment on the action of his CSO as he was on a trip to the United States of America (USA) on invitation by Bills and Melinda Gate Foundation.

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Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Spends Second Night In EFCC’s Cell Over N1.3 Trillion Alleged Fraud

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Immediate past governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has spent second night in the custody of the anti-graft commission.

 

Okowa is currently being investigated and detained over the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion.

 

The N1.3 trillion reportedly represents the 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

 

According to sources within the commission, Okowa was invited to the EFCC office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he’s subsequently detained by officials.

 

One of the sources stated, “Okowa was at our Port Harcourt office following an invitation from investigators probing the allegations against him. He was then arrested. The commission is investigating him regarding the N1.3 trillion 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

 

“He is also accused of failing to account for the funds, as well as another N40 billion he allegedly claimed was used to acquire shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas. He reportedly bought shares worth N40 billion in one of the country’s major banks, representing an 8% equity stake, to support the offshore LNG project. The funds are alleged to have been misappropriated for other purposes.

Investigators are also examining the alleged diversion of funds by the former governor to acquire estates in Abuja and Asaba, Delta State. He is currently being held at the EFCC facility in Port Harcourt.

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Lagos Government Shuts Down Redeemed Church, Celestial Church, Clubs, Event Centres Over Noise Pollution

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The Lagos State government has shut down a branch of Pastor E. A. Adeboye’s Redeemed Christian Church of God, a Celestial church, nightclubs and event centres over noise pollution.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who made this known on Wednesday, said the churches, clubs and event centres were sealed on Tuesday by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in the Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota areas of the state.

The sealed establishments include: Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Nightclub and Lounge, Lounge & Lodging, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.

The commissioner in a post on X said, “In a bid to address noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) took action yesterday, closing down several establishments across different parts of the state.

“This enforcement drive, focusing on areas like Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota, is part of LASEPA’s continuous efforts to uphold environmental standards and safeguard public health.

“The affected establishments include Honourable Lounge & Lodging, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Nightclub and Lounge, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.”

 

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Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja: Tinubu directs flags be flown at half-mast

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President Bola Tinubu has directed that Nigeria’s national flags be flown at half mast for seven days across the country to mourn the passing of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

The late Army chief, who was appointed by Tinubu on 19 June 2023, was said to have passed away on Tuesday night after a prolonged illness.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, in a statement on Wednesday by his office Director of Information & Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, said the president expressed regret over Lagbaja’s death.

Akume said, “President Bola Tinubu has expressed regret following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, after a brief illness at the age of 56.

“The President has directed that national flags be flown at half mast throughout the country for seven days in honour of the departed Army chief.

“He profoundly appreciates the services of the departed to the nation and wishes the family the fortitude to bear the great loss.”

Meanwhile, the Ministers of Defence, Mohammed Badaru and Bello Matawalle, have commiserated with the president, the military, and Lagbaja’s family over his death.

In a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike, the ministers described Lagbaja’s death as a great loss to his family, the Army, and the nation at large.

“The passing on to eternal glory shocked us at the Ministry of Defence, as our working relationship with him was commendable; he exhibited the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation with us in the discharge of our mandate.

“The late Chief of Army Staff contributed significantly to internal security operations across Nigeria and also exhibited a high level of professionalism.

“He will be greatly missed by the family, the military, and the nation, as he served the nation with commitment and dedication,” the statement added.

 

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