I didn’t take N700m bribe, Rivers REC cries out

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Rivers State, Mrs. Gesila Khan, yesterday, denied allegation by the All Progressives Congress, APC, that she was bribed with N700 million to rig elections in the state in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

 In a statement by her lawyer, Mr Selekeowei Larry, SAN, the Rivers REC said she never received such money from anyone or party as claimed by the APC.

 

She dared the APC to produce her statement of account that allegedly contained the huge sum of money, Mrs. Khan, insisted that she carried out her duty in accordance with the law and did not take side with any group, political party or persons.

 

Meanwhile, the family of Mrs Khan of Peretoru, Bayelsa State,  has condemned what its described as the arrest and harassment of their daughter by the Department of State Services, DSS.

 

A statement in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State by the family through their representative, Mr. Okubama Johnbull, raised alarm over her poor health.

 

The family which appealed to the human rights community and public spirited individuals to come to their aid over the unlawful arrest, expressed displeasure over the DSS, stating that the arrest of the REC under any guise was uncalled for and vindictive.

 

According to the family:

“As a woman who was diagnosed of hypertension and diabetic, she was denied access to her drugs. It is a well known fact that all matters or issues concerning the past general elections across the country are presently being   handled by various electoral tribunals.

“We wonder why the REC of Rivers State, Mrs. Khan was singled out for victimization and intimidated by DSS, as all issues concerning the past general elections are before competent electoral tribunals set up by laws of the country.”

The family called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene and call the DSS to order and allow due process and the rule of law to prevail.

 

Denying the allegation levelled against her, Mrs. Khan’s  lawyer  said  “My client wishes to place it on record that she did not at anytime collect bribe from anyone and she does not have such money in her account as alleged by the APC. We therefore, challenge the APC or anyone who has her bank account containing that sum of money to produce it.”

 

Khan described the allegation against her as “ridiculous, baseless and a calculated attempt  to tarnish her hard-earned reputation.”

 

She said  that instead of commending her for serving the country, the APC rather chose to vilify her unjustifiably, adding that the DSS, never said that it found the alleged bribe money in her bank account.

 

She challenged the APC to tell the world the source of the “malicious information.”

 

 

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Pres. Buhari appoints new Coordinator for Niger Delta Amnesty Programme‏

President Buhari has appointed Rtd Brigadier P.T. Boroh as the new Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for ex Niger Delta militants. Read the press statement below...

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Brigadier-General P.T. Boroh (rtd.) as the Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants. Brig. Boroh, whose appointment takes immediate effect, is to take over the responsibilities of the former Special Adviser to President Jonathan on Niger Delta who also doubled as Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme.
The appointment of a new Coordinator for the Amnesty Programme is expected to lead to the speedy resolution of recent hitches in its implementation such as the non-payment of outstanding allowances to ex-militants.

Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) July 28, 2015  

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Female rapist faces jail after being found guilty of running paedophile ring

A female rapist has been found guilty of running a paedophile ring which subjected five young children to sexual and physical abuse over more than a decade.

Ten people - including six women - were on trial accused of the child sex abuse which is said to have centred around Marie Black, 34, of Norwich.

She denied 26 offences at Norwich Crown Court but today, after 19 hours of deliberations and a three-month trial, the jury convicted her of all but three counts.

She was found guilty of offences including rape, conspiracy to rape and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Black sobbed uncontrollably in the dock as the verdicts were delivered. 

 

Michael Rogers, 53, from Romford, Essex, was also found guilty of 14 counts including cruelty, rape and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

 

Jason Adams, 43, a former cleaner at Norwich and Norfolk University Hospital, was found guilty of 13 similar counts.

 

Carol Stadler, 59, from Norwich, was found guilty of assault causing actual bodily harm but cleared of nine other charges, including serious sexual assaults.

 

The remaining defendants - Anthony Stadler, 63, Nicola Collins, 36, Andrew Collins, 52, Judith Fuller, 31, Denise Barnes, 43, and Kathleen Adams, 85, all from Norwich - were cleared of all counts.

 

On some occasions, the adults threw parties and played card games to decide who would abuse which child, Mrs Rafferty said.

 

In interviews the victims described how they were abused in front of one another and other adults. 

 

They said the abuse became so routine the victims came to accept it as normal.

The children were preyed upon during a period beginning around 15 years ago. Several victims described Black and Jason Adams taking photos and laughing.

One male victim said: ‘There would be parties and they would do some games where the boys were in one room with the men and the girls were in another with the women.

 

‘The adults would have a card game and the winner would get to choose a boy to start touching their private parts and then hurt them afterwards.’

 

Describing Black, Mrs Rafferty said: 'Was she a helpless victim of abusive males or was she herself deeply involved with the children's ill treatment?

 

'Many of the defendants have become good at appearing normal and respectable.

'This is what you would have to do in order to be child abusers to the extent alleged here.'

All of the defendants denied abusing the children, and claimed it simply did not happen.

During the trial it emerged that police had launched an investigation in to the conduct of Norfolk County Council social workers involved in the case.

 

The court heard that the trial had originally been due to start last year only to be delayed when prosecutors raised concerns over changes made by social workers to statements taken from the children.

This resulted in Norfolk Police launching an investigation into alleged misconduct.

Sarah Elliott QC, representing Black, told the court that at the time the county's children's services department had recently failed an Ofsted inspection, being ranked 'inadequate' in all areas.

The guilty defendants will be sentenced this afternoon.

 

Speaking outside the court, Detective Chief Inspector Pete Hornby praised the bravery of the victims and said he was satisfied with the result of a 28-month investigation.

 

He added: 'This case provides a sickening glimpse into sexual abuse on a large scale.'

He said the force had concluded its investigation into the allegations made against social workers and no criminal charges would be brought.

 

Mr Hornby added: 'In their tender years, these children were subjected to sexual abuse beyond most people's imagination by adults they believed were telling the truth. 

'It is the most harrowing case I have dealt with in 23 years of policing.

 

'Marie Black has been found to be at the centre of this abuse and incited others to commit abuse against them. She thought they would never speak out.

'Today's verdict is testament to the children's bravery and to the hard work of dedicated professionals from a range of agencies in this case.

 

'It has brought them the knowledge they are believed and, I hope, will encourage other victims of abuse to find their voice and come forward.'

 

Sheila Lock, interim executive director of Norfolk children's services, said: 'Sexual abuse against children is an horrific crime and still often goes under-reported or unnoticed.

'The victims in this case have shown tremendous courage in speaking out and I hope that this verdict will give other victims or witnesses the confidence to report abuse - because agencies in Norfolk will listen and act.

 

'This was a complex case brought by the Crown Prosecution Service, with our staff among several witnesses who gave evidence in the proceedings.

'The needs of the children, who were central to the prosecution case, have always been at the fore of our minds and have been the main focus of all of the agencies involved.'

 

Source: Mail Online

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Photo of Toyin Saraki at EFCC office today

Wife of Senate President, Toyin Saraki was a guest at the EFCC Head office in Abuja earlier today where she was interrogated for seven hours on allegations of money laundering. She is expected back at the EFCC office tomorrow July 29th for further interrogation. Mrs Saraki was accompanied to the EFCC office by some Senators including Dino Melaye, other politicians and her supporters. 

Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade dies at 85

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has died at the age of 85. Family sources say he died at about 5pm today after a brief illness. He was reportedly flown to UK in an air ambulance after he became unconscious following his illness. The late Oba is survived by wives and children. May his soul rest in peace Amen.