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Ndiomu Moves Against Niger Delta Indigenes As Amnesty Office Employs Over 80 Persons from Outside the Region
Ndiomu Moves Against Niger Delta Indigenes As Amnesty Office Employs Over 80 Persons from Outside the Region
…PAP Signs Contract to Pay HMO N250,000 Pee Staff
By: Michael Mike
Workers of the Presidential Amnesty Office have raised the alarm over the deployment of indigenes of the Niger Delta from the Presidential Amnesty Office by the Interim Administrator, Maj Gen Barry Ndiomu (Retd).
Some of the workers link the current move to alleged leakage of information on the activities of the leadership of the office.
Investigations revealed that indigenes of the Niger Delta in strategic positions were deployed back to the ministries and replaced.
According to the sources, those deployed include Oloye Kebbi (Peace Building Department), Mr. Okhuba – (Peace Building), Kennedy Febau (Peace Building Unit), Ebiere Ayamah (Vocational Training Unit), Jude Gbaboyor (Data/ICT), who was deployed to Warri, Delta State.
Others are: Highcoast Ombe (Post Training Unit), Samuel Sunday (Post Training Unit), Pere Ikuetemi (Legal Dept), Gabriel Ajama (Data Unit) And Agiri Emmanuel, the Head of Data who was moved to Agabagba in Ondo State.
Ndiomu, was said to have taken the action, attributing the leakage of information to the Niger Delta indigenes working in the office
The workers who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak on it said that Ndiomu had authorized periodic seizure and search of the telephone of all members of staff of the office, with fear among the workers of the establishment that their telephones are bugged.
They stated further that while the Niger Delta indigenes were sent back to the ministries and others sent out of Abuja, over 80 persons have been employed in the Amnesty Office recently, most of them from Kogi.
The Head of Administration, Mrs Khairat Balogun is from Kogi State. Mrs Balogun, a staff of NTA was recently replaced with a new Head of Administration but she held back.
The new Head of Administration deployed from the office of the Head of Service, has been left without an office while the Human Resources component has been removed from the Admin Department and put under Mrs Balogun’s supervision.
The affected Amnesty staff were removed with the claim by Ndiomu that his mission was to shut down the programme.
Shortly before the end of the Buhari administration, the then National Security Adviser, Gen. Babagans Monguno (Rtd.) made moves to shut down the Programme which was resisted by the leaders and people of the Niger Delta.
When Ndiomu was appointed, he said he was at the PAP with a mandate to wind down the programme.
However, the situation and tension in the region made it impossible for him to abruptly bring the programme to en end.
There are serious concerns that the leadership style has adversely affected the Amnesty Office which has been relieved of some of its key roles in the region.
Ndiomu has since stopped fresh deployment of students for the scholarship programme which endeared government to many in the region.
Ndiomu also put an end to the training or empowerment programmes of delegates in the region and has been embarking on selective payment for existing contracts.
Investigations further revealed that the PAP under Ndiomu has entered into a contract with a Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), to pay monthly charges higher than the salaries of the affected workers.
It was gathered that under the contractual arrangement, the firm NOVO Health Africa Limited, would be paid N250,000 per month.
The N250,000 per month is made mandatory for all members of staff even when the salaries of most staff is not up to N250,000.
The source alleged that: “The office has ventured into a contractual agreement with an HMO company, NOVO Health Africa Limited.
“Going by the terms of the agreement, PAP pays N250,000 per month for each worker. Curiously, the staff salary is not up to N250,000 and it was made mandatory for all staff.
“We suspect that the cost is inflated to serve as conduit for the diversion of funds.”
Ndiomu Moves Against Niger Delta Indigenes As Amnesty Office Employs Over 80 Persons from Outside the Region
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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