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Ortom is after me, Tsav cries out

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A former Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, on Monday, said he was the one who instigated the ongoing probe of the Benue State Government by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Tsav said the anti-graft agency was acting on a petition he wrote against the state in 2016.

He explained that the petition contained allegations of fraud levelled against the state government by some pensioners in the state.

The former police boss said already the EFCC had invited him to shed light on the petition and he had honoured the invitation.

But Tsav, who described himself as a whistle-blower and an anti-corruption crusader, said he had been informed that the Benue State had decided to reopen an old criminal case against him after his recent visit to the EFCC office.

Speaking with our correspondent on Monday, Tsav stated, “It was the case of fraud which was reported to me by pensioners and the case involved a lot of money and I forwarded it straight to the EFCC on the 12th of June, 2016.

“On 20 July 2018,  they invited me to the EFCC (office) based  on this petition I wrote;  I made a statement, I also responded to a press interview granted by Waku.”

The ex-police boss said he would not be deterred by the criminal case reopened against him, saying that nothing would come out of it.

“I will go to court to clear myself there. Initially, they insisted that I should write to apologise and under duress, I did it, and now they have reviewed the case and I am not afraid. The case should go on. I will never apologise to Ortom again.

“I think, maybe, they want me to withdraw the complaint I made to the EFCC but I will not. I am an anti-corruption crusader. Evil men cannot destroy this country. You can take me anywhere. This is the hazard of activism,” Tsav said.

Reacting to Tsav, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Terver Akase, said the case filed against Tsav by the Benue State Attorney General, being a criminal case, could be reopened.

“In this case, Abubakar Tsav publicly apologised that he would never write or say anything against Governor Ortom again, but he has not stopped it; he is still writing falsehood against the governor.

“He has gone to the EFCC to testify against the governor; if anybody is talking about reviving a case, Abubakar Tsav has gone to the EFCC to revisit a petition he wrote against the governor; so, who is the guilty party here?” Akase asked.

Meanwhile, a Magistrates’ Court in the state, presided over by Isaac Ajim, has ordered for substituted service on Tsav in a criminal suit filed against him by the Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Michael Gusa.

The court gave the order on Monday after listening to an application brought before it by counsel to the complainant, Andrew Wombo.

Wombo had sought the leave of the court to effect service on the accused via substituted means.

The complainant was granted leave to paste the summons on the last known address of the accused at Amadu Coomassie Street, beside St. Augustine Catholic Church, Demekpe, Makurdi, Benue state.

The service of the summons would also be pasted on the notice board of the Chief Magistrate Court I, Makurdi, Benue State.

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Governor Peter Mbah Signs Multi-million Dollar Joint Venture To Birth Job Opportunities, Promote Sports And Youth Development In Enugu State

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The Governor Of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah has disclosed a recent deal he signed for the good of the people of Enugu. On his Facebook page he wrote;

“I was delighted to sign a multi-million dollar joint venture agreement with the Del-York Group for “The 042 Arena and Entertainment Park” over the weekend.

The multi-purpose sports and entertainment hub is designed to focus on key areas of development, training, innovation, education, talent discovery, hospitality, and entertainment, among others.

The Sports Arena will on completion feature training facilities, athlete housing, a physical therapy and sports medicine centre, and a performance centre, while the Entertainment Park will have a variety of designs, including screening rooms, stages, amphitheaters; and live, work and play facilities, among others.

It gladdens my heart that investors are now favouring our dear state as a location for businesses and investments. This demonstrates the success of our ceaseless efforts to make Enugu the safest place to live, invest, play sports, and enjoy leisure.

I’m hopeful that this project will create thousands of jobs for Ndi Enugu and also attract more investors and tourists to our state. It will also provide a platform for our young people to showcase their talents, thereby promoting sports and youth development in our state and the entire South-East region.

Many thanks to the CEO of Del-York, Linus Idahosa, who came up with the concept and chose Enugu as the planting soil. My administration will give him and his team all the needed support to flourish.”

Here are pictures from the signing ceremony.

We commend the Governor on this development.

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Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State

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Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates The Minister For Works, Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State

The bridge which is on the federal road, had sunk in on Monday.Thank God no casualties were recorded due to the less movements around the area on the it happened.

Here’s what the Governor wrote;

“Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, to Enugu State. The minister who came to inspect the collapsed bridge between the New Artisan flyover and the Naira Triangle, at the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, assured me of its immediate reconstruction.

“He commended me for ameliorating the plights of my people by undertaking to dualise the Enugu State’s part of the Enugu-Abakaliki road, and also assured me that the federal government would expedite the necessary approvals.

“I sincerely appreciate the minister for the prompt response, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for inclusive leadership. This, for us, underscores the president’s commitment to his oath of office.”

Here are pictures from the scene visit

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PHOTO: Governor Peter Mbah Speaks At 2023 Lagos Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (LCCI)

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The Governor of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah was one of the guest speakers at the 2023 LCCI. While posting pictures from the conference on his social media page, He wrote;

“Today, I was honoured to stand as Guest of Honour and Speaker on the platform of the 2023 Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo.

This event underscores our commitment to global partnerships and trade cooperation. From Enugu, I have proudly joined the dialogue that transcends borders.

As we engage in vital conversations, I extend a hand of partnership, inviting stakeholders to explore our nation’s potential. Together, let’s unlock avenues for national growth and prosperity.

In Enugu State, we are open for business; building partnership with the private sector to unlock the capital market, attract investments, and retake our place in the local and global economy.

I’m excited to share with you our state’s abundant investment opportunities and government inventives in agriculture and agro-industry, logistics and aviation, tourism, real estate, mineral resources, information and communication technology (ICT), among others.

We are also de-risking business investment in key sectors by providing access to land, providing support infrastructure, handling engagement with host communities, and facilitating the approval of building permits.

Amid challenges, our resolve for a robust business environment remains unshaken. We are intentionally revisiting our ease of doing business indicators to ensure the environment is conducive for businesses to thrive.

Join me in embracing this momentous stride as we amplify Enugu State’s prominence on the national and world map.”

Here are pictures from the conference.

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