Looted Funds: Bayelsa Govt Denies Suit Against EFCC

The Bayelsa Government on Tuesday denied media reports that it had filed a suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over funds looted by its former Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the EFCC had in a statement on Monday said that it was yet to be served court summons for the suit, reportedly filed in a Federal High Court, Abuja, by the government.

Mr Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media and Publicity at EFCC, in the statement, accused the Bayelsa government of using the suit as a ploy to distract the commission from ongoing N14.7 million fraud case against some officials of the government.

NAN recalls that the EFCC had on Feb. 28 arraigned Messrs Apiri Richard Tonye and Paul Charles before Justice Kate Abiri of the Bayelsa State High Court, Yenegoa.

However, a statement issued in Yenagoa by Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seriake Dickson, denied the involvement of the state government in the said suit.

“The attention of the Bayelsa State Government has been drawn to a publication in some sections of the media entitled `Bayelsa asks EFCC to remit N1.4 billion from Alamieyeseigha’.

“The said reports quoted one Mr George Uboh, Chief Executive of Panic Alert Security System, reportedly acting on the mandate of the Bayelsa State Government, wrote to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remit the twin sums of N1.4 billion and $1.3 million recovered from a former Governor of the state, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha.

“The Bayelsa State Government denies the reports and stated categorically clear that it did not mandate any individual or firm to act on its behalf to request or institute any suit against the EFCC,” the statement read in part.

The statement called on the EFCC and the general public to disregard the publications. (NAN)

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Bayelsa State Government seeks to recover N1.4bn Alamieyesiegha loot

Bayelsa State Government has asked an Abuja Federal High Court to order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to immediately remit to it the sum of N1.4bn, and another $1.3m recovered from a former governor of the state, Diepreye Alamieyesiegha .

The suit was filed by one Mr. George Uboh, the Chief Executive of Panic Alert Security System, who said he was acting with the mandate of the Bayelsa State Government.

According to Uboh, in line with the said mandate, he wrote to the EFCC requesting that the funds be remitted within seven days.

He added that, in response to the letter, he met with officials of the EFCC on December 19, 2013, after which the Commission assured that the remittance would be made within a short time.

Uboh further explained that, following the EFCC’s failure to remit the funds as promised, the Bayelsa State Government had instructed that a suit be filed against the anti-graft agency in a bid to recover the sums.

In a writ of summons issued at the Abuja FHC against EFCC and its Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, the plaintiff alleged that the Commission was trading with the seized funds.

The plaintiff in the writ of summons asked the court to declare that the failure of the EFCC to remit the complete funds recovered from Alamieyesiegha and “subsequently trading with the funds by way of funds placement/fixed deposits is an act of corruption and an economic crime contrary to sections 6 and 7 of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004.”

In the suit, the plaintiff’s counsel, Mr. Anthony Agbonlahor, also asked the court to order the EFCC to immediately remit the funds with the interest.

The plaintiff asked the court to, “direct EFCC to pay to it $400,000.00 being the amount forfeited by its former governor and which funds had since been repatriated by the United States Government to the EFCC.”

Bayelsa State Government also wants the court to order EFCC to pay 21 per cent interest on the N1.4bn and the $1.3m from November 1, 2013, until the final determination of the matter.

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25 CONTESTANTS READY TO SLUG IT OUT AS MISS VIP NIGERIA HITS FINAL STAGE, GRAND FINALE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 28

3rd September, 2013 - 25 CONTESTANTS READY TO SLUG IT OUT AS MISS VIP NIGERIA HITS FINAL STAGE, GRAND FINALE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 28

So many hopes are currently raised high with media frenzy filling the skies. No pageantry is receiving much attention right now other than the prestigious ‘MISS VIP NIGERIA’ as it has reached its grand finale. 25 girls from different states are ready to slug it out for the Grand Prize of 1 Million Naira * in cash , a brand New KIA Rio, * A chance to represent Nigeria at the United Nations pageantry contest, *a 1 year Modelling contract, * an all-expense paid Trip to Ghana, * Strong campaign on Girl-child Education and Malaria sensitization.

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The finale is due to hold at Banquet Hall of the Bayelsa State Government House on the 28th of September.
Special Guests billed for the gracious occasion includes the incumbent Commissioner of Culture, Dr Felix Tuodolo; DG Bayelsa State Tourism Development Agency, Mrs Ebizi Brown; CEO ISIS Model and Organiser of Nigeria Next Super Model, Mrs Joan Okorodudu. SSA to the Bayelsa state Govt on talent development. Hon Mrs helen Bob. And beauty Celebrities.

This is the Second Edition of the only pageantry that focuses basically on inner beauty with no bikini raid. This event is supported by the Bayelsa State Government . Mall for Africa and Atlantic Choice Hotel. Media Partners include AIT, NDTV, Radio Bayelsa, Royal FM*.

According to the Organiser, Pereye Okorowanta of PFlamez Entertainment, - The 2013 edition will be choreographed in a unique and creative style and will be the 1st of its kind in Nigeria. He termed it ‘the contest of Champions’.

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24 youth volunteers killed in Boko Haram ambush

May their Souls Rest in Peace


No fewer than 24 youth volunteers popularly known as Civilian JTF were killed yesterday when Boko Haram insurgents ambushed the vigilance group in Monguno, northern Borno. Sources also said many of the volunteers are still missing.

A police source hinted that the tragic incident occurred following a counter insurgency mission embarked upon by the Civilian JTF in Boko Haram camps around Kaleri, Shuwari, Maganari and Nannari villages in the Monguno Local Government Area. But the mission took a sad turn when the insurgents in a military vehicle ambushed the youths.

“The vigilante youths numbering over 100 were on a mission to smoke out some Boko Haram men but they were ambushed by the insurgents. About 24 people may have died while about 36 were still missing.

“There was an initial arrangement with military troops that they will accompany the vigilante youths to the Boko Haram camps but the youths had to leave after endless waiting. Because the military did not surface, they moved to Monguno in a convoy of about five vehicles but the armed Boko Haram who disguised in army camouflage and a captured military patrol confused the vigilante youths to think they were military troops. They just opened fire on the young men while many others fled,” one of the volunteers who could not make the trip to Monguno disclosed in Maiduguri.

Spokesman of the defunct Joint Task Force (JTF), Lt Col Sagir Musa and the Police Public Relations (PPRO), Jibril Gideon could not be reached as at press time.

Source: sunnewsonline.com

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BYST GOVERNMENT DENIES THE COLLAPSE OF A BRIDGE BUILT IN THE LATE 60s BY SPDC

Bayelsa State government yesterday dispelled rumours that the 45-year-old iron bridge linking the Igbogene and Okoloibiri communities in Yenagoa local government area of the state has collapsed, saying it was only shut down to motorists due to noticeable defects.

The State Commandant of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Vincent Jack, had been quoted as confirming the collapse of the bridge, stating that his men were engaged in rescue effort at the scene.

But the Bayelsa government, through the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Lawrence Erudjakpo, said the reported collapse was not true.

“Let me confirm to you that we got a report on the defective nature of the bridge and the possible threat of collapse. We quickly asked the construction firm working in the area to shut down the bridge from motorists. If you go there, you will see that it is still been used by pedestrians but not motorists,” he said.

The narrow bridge, used by the community and motorists traveling in and outside the state, was built by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in the late 60s to enhance its exploration activity at the Ekelebo oil well in Okolobiri.

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Police declare Agip Surveillance contractor wanted over kidnap of Five Dredging workers

Police declare Agip Surveillance contractor wanted over kidnap of Five Dredging workers

The Bayelsa Police Command yesterday declare a 37 years old Surveilance Contractor with Agip Oil Company in the Nembe Area of Bayelsa State,Mr. Inemor Worikumo-Lemec as the mastermind of the last week kidnap of Five Dredging Company Workers at Opuama community in Southern Ijaw Area of the State.

According to the Bayelsa Police Commissioner of Police, Mr.Hillary Okpara, though the 22 years old Female Friend and two other Kidnap gang members involved in the abduction of the Five Dredging Worker are in police custody,the anti-kidnapping squad of the Police is on the trail of the mastermind.

According to the Police,the alleged mastermind,Inemor Worikumo-Lemec is a Former Militant undergoing Amnesty Training, a Surveillance Contractor with the Agip Oil Company and operates a Fishing Camp at in Bayelsa State

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