ENGINEERS FAROUK AHMED, GBENGA KOMOLAFE RESIGN, PRESIDENT TINUBU NOMINATES SUCCESSORS TO THE SENATE FOR APPROVAL. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   ENGINEERS FAROUK AHMED, GBENGA KOMOLAFE RESIGN, PRESIDENT TINUBU NOMINATES SUCCESSORS TO THE SENATE FOR APPROVAL President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).   The requests followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the NUPRC. Both officials were appointed in 2021 by former President Buhari to lead the two regulatory agencies created by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).   To fill these positions, President Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting expedited confirmation of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as CEO of NUPRC and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as CEO of NMDPRA.   The two nominees are seasoned professionals in the oil and gas industry.   Eyesan, a graduate of Economics f...

UPDATE: POLICE ARREST 26 SUSPECTS OVER GRUESOME MURDER OF WOMAN ACCUSEE OF WITCHCRAFT IN CROSS RIVER.(PHOTO).


Police arrest 26 suspects over gruesome murder of woman accused of witchcraft in Cross River

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 26 suspects for the gruesome murder of Mrs. Martina Itagbor, who was accused of witchcraft.

You will recall Magic FM reported that the mother of four was accused of being responsible for the deaths of some youths in a car crash. 

She was subsequently beaten and burned alive by youths in Netim community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state. 

Spokesperson of the command, SP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday, July 4, in Calabar. 

Ugbo, who disclosed that the suspects were arrested at various locations in the state, said the command had begun investigations into the matter to determine the culpability of the suspects.

The PPRO reiterated that no stone would be left unturned to ensure that the perpetrators of the dastardly act were brought to book.

“We stand unwavering in our resolve and unyielding to any obstacle that may hinder the police from unravelling the depth of this matter,” she stated. 

She said Commissioner of Police Gyogon Grimah had directed the prosecution of those involved in the woman’s killing.

 

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