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KEBBI GOVERNOR’S AIDE SUSPENDED FOR BRINGING SNAKE TO GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Kabir Sani-Giant, the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State on Power and Politics, has been suspended with immediate effect by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suspension was announced by the APC secretary in Kebbi State, Sa’idu Muhammad-Kimba, in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on Sunday. According to Muhammad-Kimba, Sani-Giant’s suspension was due to an incident on February 8, where he brought a snake to the Government House, causing panic among dignitaries, statesmen, and officials. The APC secretary stated that Sani-Giant’s conduct could embarrass and discredit the party, and that his actions violated the APC’s constitution. Muhammad-Kimba emphasized that the party deemed Sani-Giant’s behavior as “offensive and embarrassing.” He added that the suspension would remain in place pending further investigation and possible disciplinary action, which could lead to expulsion if repeated. As Muhammad-Kimba noted, “His suspension remains in place pending further investigation and possible disciplinary action, which could lead to expulsion if repeated”.

EDO STATE GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS ATTORNEY-GENERAL, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN OVER ALLEGED FINANCIAL INFRACTIONS

The Edo State Government has suspended its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani, over allegations of “grave official and financial infractions”. According to the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Musa Ikhilor, the suspension takes immediate effect and is pending the conclusion of an investigation into the allegations. Ikhilor stated that the suspension became necessary to enable the government to carry out a thorough investigation into the allegations. “The suspension of Osagie and Lawani became necessary to enable the government to carry out a thorough investigation into the allegation of financial infractions levelled against them,” Ikhilor said. “The suspension is pending the conclusion of the investigation.” The governor, Monday Okpebholo, has also ordered the setting up of an Investigative Committee to investigate the allegations and make appropriate recommendations. The suspension comes less than three months after the two officials were appointed.

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF WARRI SUSPENDS PRIEST FOR SECRET MARRIAGE IN US

The Catholic Diocese of Warri has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following his secret marriage in the United States. The suspension was made known in a statement titled ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated January 16, 2025, and jointly signed by Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and Chancellor/Notary Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo. According to the statement, Oghenerukevwe entered into marriage with Ms. Dora Chichah at the Streams of Joy Church in Dallas, USA, on December 29, 2024. The footage of the marriage had been widely circulated on social media. “By this action, Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe has incurred a Latae Sententiae suspension in accordance with the provisions of Canon 1394 §1,” the statement said. Bishop Ewherido officially decreed that Oghenerukevwe is suspended from the exercise of sacred ministry. “As such, he is prohibited from presenting himself as a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Warri in any capacity. All canonical implications associated with this suspension take immediate effect,” the statement added. The Diocese of Warri had earlier reached out to Oghenerukevwe, requesting the submission of documents required to initiate the process of releasing him from his canonical obligations. However, he went ahead to get married before the process was completed. The statement concluded by saying, “May God grant him the grace to reflect on this situation and guide him on the path of reconciliation.”