No fewer than 18 Nigerians condemned to death in Indonesia

President Goodluck Jonathan, Saturday, requested for stay of execution on Nigerians on death row in Indonesia.

Receiving the Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Abuja, who is on a 2-day state visit to the country, President Jonathan called for more bilateral relations between both counties with a pledge for an early convening of the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting between the two countries.

In tweets, Saturday, by Presidential spokesman Dr. Reuben Abati, both Presidents welcomed the signing of MoU between Nigeria and Indonesia to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in narcotics, and drugs just as they agreed to promote training cooperation involving military officers of both countries.

Vanguard had earlier reported that no fewer than 18 Nigerians are presently languishing in various prisons in Indonesia with the fear that some of them may be among 10 slated for execution soon.

The 18 Nigerians were condemned to death by the Indonesian courts in 2008 for their alleged various criminal offences including drug peddling and other related offences.

 

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia inspecting a guard mounted in his honour during arrival formalities as he commenced a two-day official visit to Nigeria at the fore-courts of the Presidential Villa,Saturday in Abuja. Photo: Abayomi Adeshida.

 

So far, the Indonesian government had condemned a total of 21 Nigerians to death, sentenced four to life imprisonment and eight others to various jail terms ranging from 11 to 18 years.

Out of the 21 condemned Nigerians, two of them, Samuel Iwuchukwu Okoye and Hassan Anthony Nwaolisa were executed on June 28, 2008, while another, Augustine Ogbonna died under mysterious circumstances in prison custody in September, 2008.

 

Abati’s tweets:

''Pres. Jonathan requested for stay of execution of Nigerians on death row in Indonesia while both explore agreement on exchange of prisoners

“Both Presidents welcomed the signing of MoU btw Nigeria and Indonesia to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in narcotics, and drugs.”

“Both Presidents pledged to work together towards attaining a more balanced and mutually beneficial relatnship btw Nigeria and Indonesia.”

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Senate to investigate strange corpses found in Anambra River

 

The Senate on Thursday in Abuja, mandated its Committees on Police Affairs and Security and Intelligence to investigate the sudden appearance of strange corpses floating in the Ezu River of Anambra. It took this decision following a debate on the motion sponsored by Senator Andy Uba (PDP-Anambra), concerning the issue.

Uba in his lead debate disclosed that on January 19, some villagers of Amansea Community of Anambra found 30 dead bodies, mostly males, floating on the Ezu River. He added that between January 23 and January 24, four more dead bodies were discovered on the River.

The lawmaker expressed concern that up till date, no explanation had been given as to the possible origin of the corpses. He also expressed worry that the Ezu River, which was the only source of water for domestic and other uses for the people of five communities of the state, had been contaminated.

According to him, the autopsy ordered by the Anambra and Enugu governments had yielded no result. He, however, observed that the incident could be an extra-judicial killing capable of giving the nation a bad image.

Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa (PDP-Delta) in his contribution blamed the poor security situation in the country for the sudden development. He said it was very disturbing that more than 30 bodies mostly, men had been found on a river and no security agency could explain what had happened.

``If our security system is working well, we would have been able to know exactly what this is all about. For the bodies to have started decomposing, it means they must have stayed in water for at least seven days.''

The Deputy Senate Leader, Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi), also described the situation as a tragedy of monumental proportion.

“If this happens in another country, that country would be at a standstill, but here in Nigeria people seem so unconcerned. Are we saying we are too many in this country and then decide to systematically kill some people to reduce our number?'' Ningi asked.

Senate President David Mark said that it was a thing of great worry for 30 dead bodies to be found in one community and yet there was no report of a missing person.

``If the police is inefficient, how about the families or the communities? The problem is that where did these bodies come from?’’

dailytimes.com.ng

 



20 Yahoo-Yahoo Boys Arrested In Benin City By EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested twenty suspected internet fraudsters. The arrest, which was carried out in a joint operation with officers of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, followed intelligence report on their activities. They were nabbed in a surprise raid on their Cyber office tucked in an old building located on Siluko Road, Benin City.

 

At the point of arrest, the fraudsters had in their possession forty five (45) laptops of different make, twenty eight (28) telephone sets, eight (8) internet mobile modems and one Nissan car with registration number USL 375 AG.

The suspected fraudsters who are mostly in their twenties includes: Idehen Obabueki, Adesa Lucky, Usuagu Uche, Eloghosa Olikiabor, Larry Edomwonyi, Amowie Maike, Francis Ezegbede, Itua Samuel and Endurance John Egbeifo. Others are Amego Ovenseri, Iyen Ighodaro, Philip Agbodori, Lucky Robinson, Nnadi Obinna, Osabuohien Osahon, Chinenu Eze, Peter Sunday, Solomon Ogu, Niyi Femi and Osagie Aghedo.

The suspects have made useful statements. Most of them confessed to be engaged in online dating of foreigners particularly widows. They also confessed to using different pseudo names and faces to deceive their prospective victims. They will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.

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Photos And Video: Charles And Camilla Celebrate Tube's 150th Anniversary With Trip On London Underground

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A Tube journey is the norm for millions of London commuters but the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have only just taken their first joint trip on the Underground.

Charles and Camilla celebrated the 150th anniversary of the capital's transport network by touring a small part of it and visiting some stations on Wednesday.

The Prince and Duchess travelled by Tube riding for a few minutes just one stop from Farringdon to King's Cross on a Metropolitan line train.

The royal couple were given specially designed oyster cards celebrating the Tube's anniversary



Charles last travelled on the Tube network in April 1979 when he opened the first stage of the Jubilee line, while Camilla is thought to have used the London Underground (LU) in the past.

They both qualify for a Freedom Pass for the over-60s, but their oyster cards had £10 credit for the journey, which costs £2.10. The cards are expected to be retained by the Royal Collection.


Although the train was empty, members of the public boarded at Farringdon along with the royals but a group of policemen standing further down the carriage meant commuters could not reach the heir to the throne and his wife.

Camilla sat opposite Metropolitan line manager Angela Back and speaking about the immaculate train said: "Very nice, very smart."

The short journey was to mark 150 years of London Underground

"Just one stop?" Charles asked Tube bosses when he and the Duchess arrived at King's Cross station after their three-minute trip from Farringdon.

Prior to boarding, Howard Collins, the Tube's chief operating officer, asked Charles if he would like to drive the train - as he did a year ago during the Bombardier factory visit.

"I will do as I'm told," Charles jokingly replied.

Spotting the media waiting on the same platform, he asked: "Are you all coming on the train?"
They seem to be having fun anyway!

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Photos: Kidnappers Of Nkiru Sylvanus Paraded By SSS

Abuja - The State Security (SSS) Tuesday, paraded six men who were involved in the kidnap of Nkiru Sylvanus, Nollywood actress and special assistant on public affairs to Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state.
Nkiru, who was kidnapped along with Kenneth Okoli in Owerri on December 16 2012 while on an official engagement, was released five days after a ransom of N8 million was reportedly paid.