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NSCDC denies kidnapping man over land dispute with kinsman in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has denied the news making the rounds that its operative abducted a native of Amaedim Ngwogwo community in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that some national dailies (NOT DAILY POST) had reported that the NSCDC operatives abducted Mr Innocent Orji, following a land dispute in the community.
However, Mr Elijah Willie, State Commandant of the Corps, said in Abakaliki, on Thursday that the command only effected the arrest of Orji.
Willie explained that the operatives arrested him following a petition written against him by Mr Innocent Igwe alleging threat to life.
He also said that Orji was alleged to be involved in championing intra and inter-communal crises, trespassing, vandalism and other conduct likely to cause breach of public peace.
The Commandant said he received the petition against the said Orji and his cohorts from Odiegwu Ibekwe Chambers, demanding to bring the culprits to justice.
“This is a land dispute and disagreement between Mr Innocent Igwe, the complainant and Orji, the suspect. It started on how to share the land between them but Orji faulted the terms of resolution.
“Yes, it was on these bases that the suspect was arrested because he refused to follow the government’s directive on the resolution of the land matters.
“A resolution was reached by the committee but the suspect was obstructing the peace process, which led to his arrest.
“I wonder how an organization like NSCDC, empowered by law to arrest, detain, investigate and prosecute, will abduct someone”, he said.
The commandant said he would not fold his arms and watch the community go into turmoil.
“The arrest was done for justice to stand and the publication was a distraction for me not to carry out my official duty.
“The suspect, Innocent Oji also known as Ogbonna was arrested and detained.
“On this note, I want to inform the public, who read from the false publication, that we did not abduct Orji but only arrested him,” Willie added.
CREDIT: DAILY POST
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
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In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
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The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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