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Aug

2024

United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACYIn Collaboration with;United Igbo Elders Council WorldwidePresentsTHE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATION(Aku Ruo, Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) Alaigbo Achievers Legacy is an honorific independent legal entity, a Home -driven and delivery investment organization, empowered in line with the "Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy of Aku Ruo Ulo, to promote good societal values and right ideals within the Igbo nation. The Great Igbo Achievers was conceptualised mainly to adequately and constructively examine landmark achievements and signature legacy projects of state governors, members of the National Assembly and notably individuals of Igbo speaking states for recognition and Excellent…

Jul

2024

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Glitteriti, Encomiums, Glamour, Razzmatazz, Poise As Udumaeze Ohafia Was Laid To Rest Yesterday

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash, Obituary

Glitteritti, Encomiums, Glamour, Razzmatazz, Poise In Ohafia As Udumaeze Ohafia Was Laid To Rest Yesterday. Yesterday Orie, the 6th of July 2024, Professor Emmanuel Ume Lekwa Imaga was laid to rest with his ancestors, his creator and Chukwu Okike Abiama. The ABIA State Governor Dr. Alex CHIOMA Otti OFR was ably represented by his Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu EMETU and other top government functioneries, captains of industries, business men and women from different parts of Nigeria and diaspora. The House of Rep member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, House Member representing Ohafia South,Hon. Kalu Nwoke(Etiokwe) and South East Deputy Chairman…

Jul

2024

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Chief Alum Otis(Oke Aba Amaekpu) President General Of Amaekpu Development Union Mourns Udumaeze Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Obituary

I, Chief Alum Otis Oke Abaa Amaekpu Ohafia join the entire Ohafia community in mourning the passing of our revered monarch, His Royal Paramountcy, Late Ezie Òhamòha - Prof. E. U. L. Imaga (Ebiri of Elu, Udumeze of Ohafia). The late Ezie Òhamòha Prof. E. U. L. Imaga was not just a leader, but an icon of wisdom, compassion, and dedication to his people. His legacy of leadership and public service will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. The Good people of Amaekpu Ohafia are together and fully with other Ohafia…

Jul

2024

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Udo Emea Ogbaja Mourns The Passage Of Late Ezie Ohamoha, Prof. E. U. L. Imaga(Udumaeze Ohafia)

Abia State, Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Obituary

It is with a heavy heart that I, Udo Emea Ogbaja, join the entire Ohafia community in mourning the passing of our revered monarch, His Royal Paramountcy, Late Ezie Òhamòha - Prof. E. U. L. Imaga (Ebiri of Elu, Udumeze of Ohafia). The late Ezie Òhamòha Prof. E. U. L. Imaga was not just a leader, but an icon of wisdom, compassion, and dedication to his people. His legacy of leadership and public service will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. As we grieve this profound loss, let us also celebrate…

Jul

2024

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Ezeudo (Dr) Agwu Emele Agwu, PhD; Enyimba Of Ohafia Bids Farewell To Udumaeze Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash, Obituary

Ezeudo (Dr) Agwu Emele Agwu, PhD. Enyimba of Ohafia Bids Farewell To Udumaeze Ohafia. As His Royal ParamountcyEzie OhamaohaEbiri Of Elu OhafiaChairman Ohafia Council Of Monarch.Udumeze of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Abia State, Nigeria will be laid to rest on the 6th of July, 2024; Ezeudo (Dr) Agwu Emele Agwu, PhD. Enyimba of Ohafia Urge Ohafians to come out in large numbers to give his Royal Paramountcy Udumeze Prof. E. U. L. Imaga a befitting burial rights and ceremony in a very peaceful atmosphere. Ezeudo (Dr) Agwu Emele Agwu, PhD. Enyimba of Ohafia further called on the people of Ohafia Udumeze…

Jul

2024

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Sultan Has No Constitutional Power To Appoint Anyone – Sokoto Government Declared

Culture, Judiciary, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Sultan Has No Constitutional Power To Appoint Anyone – Sokoto Govt Declares The Sokoto State government has said constitutionally, the Sultan of Sokoto has no power to appoint anyone. Speaking at the public hearing on the Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law 2008, on Tuesday, Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Nasiru Binji, said the existing Chieftaincy law in the state contravenes the constitution of Nigeria. He said section 76(2) of the law is inconsistent with section 5(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended. “Section 5(2) of the constitution stipulates that the executive power to appoint in the state is vested on…

Jun

2024

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Bill To Strip Power From Sultan Of Sokoto Scales Through Second Reading

Culture, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Bill To Strip Power From Sultan Of Sokoto Scales Through Second Reading The Sokoto State Assembly has successfully completed the first and second readings of the Sokoto Emirate Council Amendment Bill. The amendment bill, if passed into law, will strip the sultan of powers to appoint the kingmakers and will also strip the sultan of powers to appoint district heads without government approval, among other things. Recall that the State Government had earlier gave green light to amend section 76 of the local government and chieftaincy law to align with prevailing practices within the state. Under the current law, the…

Jun

2024

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Sokoto Government Breaks Silence Over Alleged ‘Plot To Dethrone Sultan’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash, North Central

Sokoto Govt Breaks Silence Over Alleged ‘Plot To Dethrone Sultan’ GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Sokoto government has denied allegations by MURIC that it’s plotting to depose His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. The state Commissioner for information and societal reorientation Hon. Sambo Bello Danchadi in a swift reaction on Tuesday said the state government has no plan whatsoever to dethrone the revered monarch, while describing the allegation by MURIC as false and baseless. Sambo explained that the law guiding the appointment and disposition of traditional rulers in the state had not been changed or even…

Jun

2024

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Police Won’t Evict Deposed Emir Ado Bayero – CP Replied Kano Governor

Culture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Kano, News Flash

Police Won’t Evict Deposed Emir Ado Bayero – CP Replied Kano Governor The Kano State Police Commissioner, AIG Usaini Gumel, has given reasons why the police ignored Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive on the eviction of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Recall that Yusuf had on Thursday night, through the State Attorney General And Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, directed the CP to remove the deposed 15 Emir of Kano from the Nasarawa mini palace where he is staying. Speaking in a telephone interview with The Punch on Friday, the police commissioner said obeying the governor’s eviction order…

Jun

2024

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Kano Governor ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Politics

Kano Gov ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence Governor Abba Yusuf Kabir has reportedly ordered the demolition of Nasarawa Palace, the official residence of the deposed emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The order came few hours after the Federal Hight Court sitting in Kano reversed Bayero’s removal and the subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th emir of Kano. The Kano State Government has also instructed the Kano State Commissioner of Police to immediately remove Bayero from Nassarawa Palace, which is owned by the state. The Kano government further said that the properties are set to undergo…