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Mixed Reactions Trail Demolition Of Roundabouts In Imo
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EditorThe recent demolition of some major roundabouts in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on the order of the state Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has been generating much reactions from people in the state.
Some residents have described the move as a welcome development, while others view it as misplaced priority and waste of public funds in the face of dire financial challenges bedevilling the state.
Residents of Owerri on Tuesday woke up to discover that the popular Imo State University (IMSU) junction roundabout situated along Okigwe road area of the state capital he’s been demolished
On August 10, 2021, the government house/Okigwe road by Wetheral roundabout constructed by Rochas Okorocha Rescue Mission administration, was also pulled down by the 3R government of Senator Hope Uzodinma.
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First to be affected was the Ware House Roundabout roundabout situated in front of the Imo International Conference Centre IICC, followed by the Emmanuel College roundabout by Wetheral Road.
Other roundabouts destroyed include the Fire Service roundabout situated along Mbaise road, Poly junction by Naze., Aba road among others.
The pulling down of these roundabouts, described as landmark structures by the Rescue Mission Government, has raised some concerns from stakeholders who have questioned the rationale behind the demolition.
A senior Owerri based lawyer and human rights activist, callistus Osueke has taken a swipe at the Imo state governor, senator Hope Uzodinma for demolishing some of former governor Okorocha’s signature projects in a subtle attempt to erase his legacies, thereby inflicting Pain on Imo people who are helplessly watching in disappointment.
He noted that he has been in the state for a long time and witnessed the administrations of James Aneke, Tanko Zubairu, Achike Udenwa, Ikedi Ohakim, Rochas Okorocha and Chief Emeka Ihedioha, but has never seen a government that is as insensitive to the plight of the people, as the self acclaimed Hope Uzodinma shared prosperity government that has not only alienated itself from the people, but takes delight in unleashing pain, hardship, lack and deprivation on them.
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Some motorists who spoke to DAILY POST who visited the scene, said, “we support the demolition of the bogus roundabout which occupies a greater part of the road and makes it difficult for vehicles to cross the area, thereby causing traffic gridlock.”
A journalist, Chidiebube Okeoma, who also faulted the demolition exercise, said that the governor should have focused on addressing pressing challenges, such as payment of arrears, workers’ salaries.
“Imo is the only state where the government demolished a roundabout and rebuilt it,” he said.
(DAILY POST)
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Court Jails Social Media Influencer For Celebrity Scam
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May 18, 2024By
EditorA Federal High Court in Ikoyi, has sentenced Aluko Tunmise to one year in prison for his involvement in a celebrity scam.
Tunmise was prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a cybercrime-related charge.
This was disclosed in a post on X by EFCC on Friday, May 17.
The post reads: “Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Aluko Tunmise, a self-acclaimed social media influencer and model, to one year imprisonment for celebrity scam.
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He was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge bordering on cybercrimes.”
“One of the counts reads: “That you, ALUKO TUNMISE JUWONLO (A.K.A. KEANU REEVES), sometime between January and March, 2024 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, directly made a false statement, wherein you held yourself out as a white man by name “KEANU REEVES” on your Telegram Account, knowing same to be false and with intent that the representation is relied upon for the purpose of procuring the issuance of financial instrument to yourself and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 22(3) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc) Act, 2015′.
He pleaded ‘guilty’ to the charge when it was read to him.
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Following his guilty plea, prosecution counsel, C.C.Okezie, sought to present an operative of the EFCC, Vincent Sunday Kwambuge, to review the facts of the matter.
Kwanbuge told the court that the defendant was arrested sometime in March, 2024 at Lekki County Estate, Lagos, following credible intelligence received by the Commission on the activities of some internet fraudsters operating in the area.”
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Three Children Rescued As Fire Guts Storey Building In Delta
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May 17, 2024By
EditorThree children have been rescued as fire gutted a-storey building at the Obi Onuorah Crescent back of Okowe plaza in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
The PUNCH correspondent who visited the fire scene on Friday, observed that the roof and the two apartments were razed down as property worth millions of naira was damaged.
However, the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained as at the time of filling this report
Speaking, a widow and mother of four children, Mrs Gloria Sado who wept profusely appealed to Nigerians to come to her aid.
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She said, “I came back Thursday night around 9 pm when I saw a fire burning in our house.
“My three children were in the house, one went with me to market, thank God, it was a lot of effort for my children to be rescued. I didn’t know the cause of the fire
“All the three fire services that came did not have water to quench the fire, our property was burnt to ashes”
Also, her neighbor, Simon Amalimen, and father of two said, “I was in my apartment when I heard fire, fire, I came out and noticed that the fire was coming out from my neighbor’s apartment.
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“When learned that the three children were inside the apartment sleeping, we immediately moved into the fire to rescue the children, then, the fire had to gut my apartment.
“Before we could rescue them, the fire had entered my apartment and my two children and my wife were rescued. Only the boxers I wear are the clothes I came out with.”
He said before the third fire service could arrive, the two apartments and property had been burnt.
The victims were currently homeless as sympathizers were said to have gone to buy some clothes for them.
An official of the state fire service who did not want his name mentioned confirmed the incident.
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Viral Video: “Please Stop Crying,” Soldiers In Tears After Losing Colleagues To Terrorists
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May 16, 2024By
EditorIn a now-viral video posted on X on Tuesday, soldiers of the Nigerian army were seen crying, seemingly after losing some of their colleagues to terrorist attacks.
The video posted by #X-Daily has become viral after X users have sympathised with the soldiers.
Although it is unsure of when the video was made or the actual cause of why the soldiers were crying, Nigeria has been faced with terrorist attacks for over two decades.
The post read, “Nigerian Soldiers in tears after losing their colleagues in Terrorist attack in Northern Nigeria.”
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As seen in the video, soldiers are seen weeping while someone, presumably the one holding the camera, is comforting the soldiers and is heard telling them to stop crying.
“Stop crying please, stop crying,” the voice said.
“I tell you guys since morning, my mind no dey here, I no tell you?” he questioned in pidgin English.
Reacting, #Game_Boss360 wrote, “Those soldiers are really suffering out there.”
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Another user, #calebuncovered, said, “This is why whenever I see civilians bashing soldiers on social media, it pains me deeply. As someone who grew up in the barracks, you have no idea what these guys do to protect this country. You have no idea how far they go to protect this country. They’re literally living a life of uncertainty because death can come anytime, and they would leave their family behind. Yet, some of you still come here and spew rubbish about soldiers.”
Meanwhile, #chrisndarl said, “This video hurts in so many ways ….so many ways man.”
A 2024 PUNCH report noted that Nigeria is grossly insecure. Under Muhammadu Buhari (2015-2023), 63,111 Nigerians died in violence, SBM Intelligence stated.
“Nigeria was ranked the eighth most terrorised country in the world by the 2023 Global Terrorism Index.
“This has contributed to the shortfall in food production and the upswing in food inflation as Nigeria’s food basket regions are plagued with gnawing terrorism and insecurity,” the report stated.
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