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Enugu State Govt Dismisses Caveat Emptor on Hotel Presidential
… Says publication mischievous, contemptuous
The Enugu State Government has dismissed a caveat emptor published on Hotel Presidential in various national dailies by Mr. Gbolahan Elias, SAN, on behalf of Primeview Hotels Limited.
The state made its position known in a statement entitled “Setting the Record Straight: Re: Hotel Presidential”, issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Wednesday.
It said Primeview had tried to unscrupulously acquire the hotel in 2013 with the sole intent to illegally take over its assets and bury the heritage, hence the revocation of the transaction by the Enugu State Government.
The statement explained that the company lost its lawsuit against the government both at the High Court of Enugu State and the Court of Appeal, while also deliberately failing to appear in court on the last day of hearing at the Supreme Court, as it had no case.
It explained that the apex court did not deprecate the judgment of the action of government in any way.
The government, therefore, urged the public to disregard the publication, describing it as a baseless, mischievous, contemptuous and erroneous misinformation.
The statement reads: “Enugu State Government, in the discharge of its governance responsibility, hereby presents facts to clear the misinformation that was published by G. Elias SAN on behalf of Primeview Hotels Limited (Primeview) in The Guardian newspaper of 6th May 2024 and others, purporting to place a caveat emptor on the lawful award of contract by the Enugu State Government to rebuild and restore order to the abandoned Hotel Presidential Enugu, which has constituted a serious state security threat.
“The record is set straight as follows: Primeview and E Hospitality Services Limited entered into an illegal Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) and related transactions with Hotel Presidential Limited (owned by the Enugu State Government) in September 2013 to unlawfully concession Hotel Presidential, contrary to the Enugu State Privatization and Commercialization of Government Enterprises Law, No. 15 of 2010. Those behind Primeview were only interested in illegally acquiring the assets of Hotel Presidential and burying the heritage.
“To uphold the Law, Enugu State Government consequently terminated, revoked and set aside the illegal JVA and its related transaction documents.
“Primeview and E Hospitality (Defendants) sued Hotel Presidential and the Government in the High Court of Enugu State on 7th November 2017, seeking: (1) a declaration that the Government’s termination of the contract is wrongful; (2) an order for consequential damages for profits that the defendants would have earned within the period of the contract; and other orders relating to payment of damages.
“The Defendants never contested that Hotel Presidential and its premises or assets are owned by the Enugu State Government, neither did they seek specific performance of the illegal contract, because it was clear who owns the Hotel and that they have been caught up by their illegal act. Thus, lis pendens never applied.
“The High Court, in its judgment delivered on 16th July 2018, refused to grant any reliefs sought by the Defendants, and held that the JVA (with all its related transaction documents) was illegal and unenforceable, having been made in contravention of an existing law. Consequently, the action was struck out; thus, upholding the action of the Government
“This decision of the High Court was upheld by the Court of Appeal in its judgment of 12 March 2020 in Primeview Hotel Limited & anor v Hotel Presidential Limited & Ors, CA/E/754/2018.
“The Supreme Court in SC/CV/359/2020 never at any point deprecated any act of the Government. Rather, Primeview and its counsel on the last day of hearing deliberately failed to appear in court, as they know that their appeal lacks merit.
“The general public is urged to disregard the aforementioned mischievous, contemptuous and erroneous misinformation of Primeview on Hotel Presidential Enugu.”
Son of the late head of state and former Minister of Defence, Chief Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, in a letter of remembrance and solidarity written on behalf of the Aguiyi-Ironsi family to the Fajuyi family, marking the 60th anniversary of his death, said July 29, 2026, will be a solemn occasion to honour a soldier they described as “a war hero who offered himself as a sacrificial lamb for the unity and integrity of the nation.”
The family recalled that Lt Col Fajuyi, then Military Governor of the Western Region, made the ultimate sacrifice in 1966 when mutinous soldiers abducted him alongside Maj Gen Aguiyi-Ironsi in Ibadan during the military counter-coup.
They stated that Fajuyi, in a defining moment of conscience, chose honour over personal safety and refused to abandon his guest and superior, a decision the family said reflected the highest ideals of loyalty, integrity, and military brotherhood.
According to the statement, his action transformed him into a national martyr whose legacy continued to inspire unity, courage, and selfless service.
The Aguiyi-Ironsi family also expressed sympathy with the Fajuyi family, acknowledging the enduring pain of their loss, while praying for continued strength, comfort, and peace.
The statement further stated, “He did not run. He did not hide. He chose to stand. In that sacrificial decision lay the essence of his greatness.”
The family called on government institutions, military authorities, and custodians of national memory to ensure sustained recognition and support for the Fajuyi family, stressing that his sacrifice remained a national responsibility to remember and honour.
It urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from his life and death, noting that his legacy continues to challenge the nation to uphold unity, courage, honour, and selfless service.
Fajuyi was killed on July 29, 1966, during the military counter-coup in Ibadan alongside Aguiyi-Ironsi.
By Okey Maduforo Awka
The emergence of Chief Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives has been described as a vindication of the fact that the Action People’s Party (APP ) represents the collective interests of the Nigerian masses.
Recall that recently, Ugochinyere was elected as the Minority Leader of the party in a keenly contested election of the Federal House of Representatives.
According to a statement by the Chairman Anambra state chapter of the APP Chief Chijioke Okeke, Ugochinyere had been consistent in offering himself as the voice of the people and that of the voiceless.
“It did not come to us as a surprise that our great leader High Chief Ugochinyere became the Minority leader of the Federal House of Representatives because he has always been consistent and focus towards providing himself as the only vent for the masses at the Green Chambers”
“We know his pedegre as a politician as well as a leader and he has remained focus in ensuring that the voiceless are heard and this is also a vindication of our party’s unflinching desire to provide a veritable platform in a democratic process”
Okeke further stated that the fifth columnists who had attempted to deregister the party have been put to shame adding that the party shall continue to champion the interests of the Nigerian people.
“They made failed attempt at deregistering our great party but they lost sight of the fact that the APP is firmely rooted on ground and has all that it takes to drive the wishes and aspirations of the Nigerian populace and with this recent development our traducers have been put to shame and our party is on the path of further greatness “. Okeke noted .
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Six members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police .
The six persons led by Mr Chukwuebuka Ohaechesi, include Emma Okonkwo, Jude Uwa, Gentle Okoro, Uchenna Dike, and Emmanuel Nwankwo who are said to be at large.
The were said to have fled to neighboring states in the South East hence signaling the other four Police Commands in the geopolitical zone to assist in the manhunt for them
The Police accused them of executing protests against the detaintion of the leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving jail terms in Sokoto Correction Center.
According to a statement issued by the Abia Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eguavon Omokaro, the individuals are suspected members of IPOB who have allegedly participated in protests at various times and locations within the state.
The statement alleged that the protests were organised in connection with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and demands for justice through the judicial process.
The Police Command further stated that these protests have allegedly resulted in breaches of peace and disruptions to law and order in Abia State. Consequently, the Police Intelligence Department reportedly concluded that the named individuals were among the principal organisers and coordinators of the demonstrations.
The statement further alleged that; ;
“It should be noted that on every 30th day of May, these men and their cohorts convene for the so-called remembrance of Biafra, holding clandestine meetings at various locations in the name of the emancipation of the Biafran Republic and the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
According to the police, the six individuals were invited on several occasions for questioning in relation to the allegations against them.
The statement indicated that the first invitation was issued on 18 December 2025, followed by a second invitation on 7 February 2026, and a third invitation on 3 March 2026.
The police alleged that the individuals failed to honour all three invitations.
The statement further asserted:
“These individuals were invited by the police on several occasions. Firstly, on 18 December 2025, they failed to honour the invitation. Again, they were invited on 7th February 2026 and failed to appear. Finally, they were invited on 3 March 2026, and they also failed to present themselves before the police.” It stated.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command announced that all six individuals had been formally declared wanted.
The police appealed to members of the public to provide any reliable information that could lead to their arrest and prosecution, stating that informants would be suitably rewarded.
The declaration of the six individuals as wanted persons is linked to allegations of their participation in pro-Biafra activities, demonstrations concerning the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and their alleged association with IPOB, an organisation that has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and security operations by Nigerian authorities.
In a statement shared on social media, VeryDarkMan argued that Wike may not fully understand the pain and trauma experienced by parents of abducted children and affected teachers. He claimed that the minister’s children were educated abroad, away from the security challenges facing many Nigerian families.Nigerian entertainment news
The activist stated that insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on schools remain serious national concerns and should not be dismissed or reduced to political issues. He stressed that the fears and frustrations of parents whose children face security threats deserve greater attention from public officials.
VeryDarkMan further warned that political power is temporary, urging leaders to remain accountable to the people and sensitive to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
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