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Sep

2024

Bobrisky: FGN Suspends Prisons Officers

(Bobrisky): FG Suspends Prisons Officers The Federal Government has suspended the officers in charge of the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres, Kirikiri, Lagos State, following an audio leak indicating that cross dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky who was convicted of a crime and sentenced to six months in jail was given an apartment outside the custodial centre. Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board CDCFIB, Ja’afaru Ahmed disclosed this in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo had on Wednesday initiated a probe of the allegations. Ahmed in the statement said…

Sep

2024

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Jonathan Tackles Sanusi As $49.8Billion Missing Allegations Gathers Momentum At Book Launch

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash

Jonathan Tackles Sanusi As $49.8 Billion Missing Allegation Rears Head At Book Launch Former President Goodluck Jonathan tackled ex-Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Muhammad Sanusi Lamido Sanusi over claims that sum of $49.8 billion dollars got missing from the national coffers under his watch as president. Sanusi made the allegation when he served in the administration of Jonathan as the CBN governor. However, Sanusi who is now the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi 11 was suspended from office soon after he made the allegation. Jonathan suspended Sanusi on 20 February, 2014, few months to the end of his…

Sep

2024

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United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: 2024 SPECIAL IGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY

News Flash, People & Events, South East

UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC)*WORLDWIDE * 2024 SPECIAL IGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY 1.Unquantified number of Igbo peoples perished in the trans-Saharan slave trade and wars, connecting the Mediterranean, Middle and Far Eastern ancient worlds with Igbo metal technologies. The Igboukwu/Awka axes bear testimony to this. 2.Countless millions of Igbo were thrown into or drowned in the Atlantic ocean; perished in the plantation, railroad, industrial and domestic service Americas; opened several modest countries in the Caribbean; fought for and created the first black independent state of Haïti; participated in the continental independence struggles of Bolivar; and authored and inspired the civil rights revolution,…

Sep

2024

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US Court Didn’t Authorize Seizure Of $21m Belonging To Nigerian Govt – AGF Clears Air

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash

US Court Didn’t Authorize Seizure Of $21m Belonging To Nigerian Govt — AGF Clears Air The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has clarified that, at no time did the US District Court authorize the seizure of funds belonging to the Nigerian government in the custody of JP Morgan. The AGF’s clarification was in response to publications by the Peoples Gazette on 21 August 2023, which stated: “UK Court authorizes SSS victim Williams Emovbira to seize $21 million from CBN account with JP Morgan in New York.” According to Fagbemi, in a…

Sep

2024

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FGN Increases NYSC Members Allowance From N33,000 To N77,0000

Education, FGN, News Flash

FG Increases NYSC Members Allowance From N33,000 To N77,000 The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, The Guardian can report. A statement on Wednesday night by the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations of the Corps, Caroline Embu, said this will take effect from July 2024. According to the statement, the increase is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. It revealed that a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by the Chairman, Ekpo Nta, has…

Sep

2024

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Gov. Otti Urges Traditional Rulers To Preserve Our Cultural Heritage

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOVERNOR OTTI URGES TRADITIONAL RULERS TO PRESERVE OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has urged Traditional Rulers across the South East region to be at the forefront of promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the people. Governor Otti was speaking while declaring open the one day meeting of the South East Traditional Rulers Council held at the JAAC Secretariat, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia. He described culture an identity that defines a people. The Governor while frowning at the infighting leading to the destruction of family ties and relationship in an effort to emerge as Traditional Ruler…

Sep

2024

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President Tinubu Seeks Debt Forgiveness For Nigeria

Economy, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu Seeks Debt Forgiveness For Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to prioritise debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions. The President also asked the United Nations to commit to multilateralism by deepening relations among member states, in line with the principles of inclusivity, equality etc Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, made the call while addressing world leaders during the General Debate of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly,…

Sep

2024

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FGN Explains Minimum Wage July 29 Backpay

Economy, Labour, News Flash

FG Explains Minimum Wage July 29 Backpay The Federal Government through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission has stated that the payment of the new minimum wage will commence from July 2024. The NSIWC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, said this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The commission stated that this was because the date in question was when the President approved the bill after the National Assembly passed it. The development is contrary to an earlier statement by the Minister of State for Labour, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, that the payment would commence on May 1, 2024. It also…

Sep

2024

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Abia: Consolidated Democracy Through Councils Election – By Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Abia: Consolidating Democracy Through Councils Election Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The forthcoming 2024 Abia Councils election, scheduled for November 2nd, presents a unique opportunity for the people of Abia State to reclaim their rightful place in the democratic process, drive development at the grassroots, and ensure that democracy works for all. As Abians prepare to elect their chairmen and councillors to oversee the affairs of the 17 local government areas, which represent the third tier of government, it is essential to recognize the significance of this exercise. The local government election is a critical component of democratic governance, as it…

Sep

2024

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Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Seeks Imprisonment Of Alleged Contemnor For Failing To Comply With Court Order

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash, Politics

Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Seeks Imprisonment Of Alleged Contemnor For Failing To Comply With Court Order A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled hearing for October 24 in a contempt proceeding initiated by the reinstated Edo Deputy Governor, Phillip Shuaibu against Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, claiming to be the Deputy Governor. Justice James Omotosho chose the date on Tuesday after Shuaibu’s lawyer, Reuben Eguaba drew his attention to a motion by his client seeking Omobayo’s committal to prison for allegedly failing to comply with a subsisting order of the court. Justice Omotosho directed that Omobayo be served with all the…