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Nov

2024

The Board Of Ogunzu Foundation Paid Courtesy Visit To The Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Hon. Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu

Abia State, Abia North, Empowerment, Good Governance, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

The Board of Ogunzu Foundation led by its Chairman - Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke today, 21st November 2024, paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Honorable Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, to congratulate him on his victory and discuss potential partnerships for people-oriented projects. This collaboration aims to align with the Mayor's core mandate and beliefs, focusing on initiatives that benefit the community. Some key areas of focus for these projects include:Community Development: Partnering with real farmers, not political ones, to understand their needs and provide support.Empowerment Programs: Organizing focus group discussions and administering questionnaires to…

Nov

2024

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Simon Ekpa Will Be Extradited To Nigeria To Face Charges – Defence Headquarters

Crime, FGN, News Flash

Simon Ekpa Will Be Extradited To Nigeria To Face Charges – Defence Headquarters The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has stated that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will be extradited to the country to face charges against him. Speaking on the arrest of Ekpa in a short press statement by the Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, said the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chris Musa, was pleased with Ekpa’s trial. Gusau wrote: “CDS is happy with his arrest in Finland, with the hope this will be a step towards his…

Nov

2024

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Exercise Your Governorship Ambition In Osun – Lagos Youths Tell Seyi Tinubu

Lagos, News Flash, Politics

Exercise Your Governorship Ambition In Osun – Lagos Youths Tell Seyi Tinubu A coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths, on Thursday, vowed to move against non-indigenes from contesting the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. The youth group, in a statement by its president, Abdul Kareem Whyte, said it won’t allow those it described as “faceless individuals to deny indigenes of Lagos State right to govern themselves in 2027.” Reacting to a group known as the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, CONYL, who endorsed Seyi Tinubu for governor of Lagos State in 2027 at its Owerri meeting, Abdul Kareem said there…

Nov

2024

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Reps Reject Bill Seeking Single Six- Year Term, Zonal Rotation For President, Governors

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Reps Reject Bill Seeking Single Six-Year Term, Zonal Rotation For President, Governors The House of Representatives on Thursday, November 21, rejected a proposed constitution amendment aimed at instituting a single six-year term for the president, governors, and local government chairmen across the federation. The bill, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo) and 33 co-sponsors, also sought to divide the country into six geopolitical zones and establish a rotational system for the presidency and governorship within these zones. Additionally, it proposed that all elections be conducted on a single day. Lawmakers declined to allow the bill’s sponsor to lead the debate,…

Nov

2024

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Simon Ekpa, Four Others Arrested In Finland Over Terrorism, Violence In Nigeria

Crime, FGN, News Flash

Simon Ekpa, Four Others Arrested In Finland Over Terrorism, Violence In Nigeria Pro-Biafra Agitator, Simon Ekpa has been arrested alongside four others over Terrorism related activities by Finnish Authorites. The self-declared Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, was remanded in custody by the district court of Päijät-Häme on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. He was arrested “on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent”, while four others were arrested “for financing a terrorist crime”. A statement by the central criminal police in Finland read; “The detention demands are related…

Nov

2024

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.77 Trillion External Loan Request

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash

Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.77 Trillion External Loan Request The Senate on Thursday, November 21, approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for a new eternal borrowing of N1,767,610,321,779.00 or (USD2.209billion in the 2024 Appropriation Act. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt and the approval of its recommendations by the Senate during plenary. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, presented the report. The President’s request was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary…

Nov

2024

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Political Critique: Is Governor Otti’s Inaugural Promises A Far Cry From Reality In Terms Of Security?

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

Political Critique: Is Governor Otti's Inaugural Promises a Far Cry from Reality in terms of Security? With the violence that erupted yesterday in Ohafia, and the flurry of critisms, which by the way is normal, I thought it wise to explain some salient issues raised by an author shared by Esteemed friend. Secondly, I must express sympathy and solidarity with the family of the slain police man. I pray the colleague recovers fast. It is my sincere prayers that violence will be a thing of the past. Thirdly, to our admirable friends who critice the governor at every given opportunity.…

Nov

2024

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President Tinubu Dissolves UNIZIK Council, Sacks Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Dissolves UNIZIK Council, Sacks Vice-chancellor, Registrar President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (UNIZIK) and the removal of the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, along with the Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifeoma Nwokike. A statement issued by the special adviser to be the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the move comes amid allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor. The university’s Governing Council, led by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd.…

Nov

2024

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FAAC Shares N1.411 Trillion October Revenue

Economy, FGN, News Flash

FAAC Shares N1.411 Trillion October Revenue The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N1.411 trillion as revenue for October 2024 among the Federal Government, State, and Local Government Councils. The allocation was finalised at the November 2024 FAAC meeting held in Bauchi State, presided over by the Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein. A communiqué issued after the meeting detailed that the N1.411 trillion distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N206.319 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N622.312 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N17.111 billion, and Exchange Difference revenue of…

Nov

2024

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Senate Asks President Tinubu To Sack Code Of Conduct Tribunal Chairman

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Senate Asks Tinubu To Sack Code Of Conduct Tribunal Chairman The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution supported by a two-thirds majority of its members urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danlandi Umar over alleged misconduct and negligence. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and adoption of a motion titled: “Invocation of the provision of Section 157 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, for the removal of the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal.” The Senate after an hour executive…