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NEWS UPDATE!  The Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Hope Uzodimma, today at the State Exco meeting directed all government appointees interested in seeking elective positions in 2023 election to submit their respective resignation letters on or before Monday, the 16th of May 2022.  

PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS SENATOR IKE EKWEREMADU AT 60 President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, as he turns 60 May 12, 2022. The President rejoices with the lawmaker, his family, friends and associates on the landmark celebration, saluting his contributions to the legislature, where he has served since 2003. The lawyer and politician, President Buhari says, has made salutary impact on constitutional and electoral reforms in the country, as well as serving as Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, where he successfully spearheaded the enhancement of the powers of the regional parliament. In a polity where there is high attrition rate of elected officials, the President lauds Ekweremadu’s staying power, which must be an expression of the confidence his people have in him. President Buhari equally commends the public service trajectory of Ekweremadu, which has seen him serve as Chief of Staff to an Enugu State Governor, Secretary to the S...

Diesel hike: Enugu govt increases waste evacuation contracts’ budget to enhance cleanliness …Charges contractors to restore city to its enviable sanitary condition …Assures residents of improved service Committed to ensuring that the enviable sanitary condition of Enugu city is restored, the Enugu State government has upwardly reviewed the terms of waste evacuation contracts with the waste disposal contractors in the state to ensure optimum hygienic condition of the city. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Steve Oruruo, said the review was approved to compensate the contractors for the high operating cost occasioned by spike in cost of diesel, vehicle maintenance and labour, among others. It was also to improve the capacity of the waste evacuation contractors to render top-notch service. While frowning at the declining state of the cleanliness of Enugu city, the state government consequently charged the waste evacuation contractors to urgently reverse th...

Court Jails Internet Fraudster One Year in Port Harcourt Justice E .A. Obile of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced Nnaemeka Chinedu (a.k.a. Gibson George) to two years imprisonment for impersonation. He was convicted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 after pleading “guilty” to one- count charge bordering on impersonation upon his arraignment by the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the EFCC. Chinedu (a.k.a. Gibson Georgia) on or about 28th June, 2021 in Ada George, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, did impersonate one Gibson Georgia using linkedin account Gibsson with the intent to gain advantage and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22(2) (b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc.) Act, 2015, and punishable under section 22(2)(b) of the same Act.  

Buhari’s Order: Sowore Asks Osinbajo To Resign  Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s order, asking all his Ministers vying for political positions in the forthcoming general elections to resign, a popular Nigerian activist and 2023 presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore has asked the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo to also resign. In a tweet, Sowore said. Osinbajo who is also seeking the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC should resign to allow for a level playing field for all aspirants. The activist who had also declared his intention to succeed President Buhari in 2023, lauded the president for his action. He said, “It is good that @Mbuhari has asked his ministers contesting elections to resign, but it is also fair, ethical and I ask that Chief @ProfOsinbajo MUST resign as well so that there is a level playing field for all aspirants”. DAILY POST had reported that President Buhari on Wednesday asked all his ministers eyeing elective seats to tender t...

Gunmen have k1lled four people including two brothers in Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Local Government Areas of Anambra State in the last three days. The latest development is coming few days after gunmen k1lled five people at a beer parlour in Osumenyi, Nnewi South. The brothers identified as Godwin Ikechukwu Modobi and Nnajiofor Modobi, of the same parents, were k1lled in Ukpor, the Headquarters of Nnewi South on Monday, May 2.  Two others were mürdered along Udorji Road, beside St. Mary’s Church, Ozubulu, in Ekwusigo on Monday May 2.  Godwin Ikechukwu Modobi popularly known as Obere was a former Youth Chairman in Ukpor community. It Was gathered that the Gunmen first k1lled Nnajiofor right in their house when they invaded their home in the wee hours of Monday, after which they bl!ndfolded and abducted Godwin, whom they also eventually k1lled close to Utuh Junction and dümped his corpse in the middle of the road. Trending Videos from the scenes of the incident As Sighted By Naij...

PRESS RELEASE HUMAN RIGHTS-BASED POLICING: IGP CEMENTS SYNERGY WITH NHRC, APPOINTS LIAISON OFFICERS IN STATES As IGP Receives Chairperson NHRC, Council Members The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, played host to the Chairperson Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Salamatu Husseini Suleiman, and other council members in his office at Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday 11th May, 2022.  The visit opened up productive discourse towards engendering human rights practices and ensuring better interface between the Police and the NHRC in a bid to facilitate prompt responses to matters of human rights abuse while ensuring top-notch professionalism on the part of both institutions. The NHRC Chairperson, while recognizing the Nigeria Police Force as a key partner in the actualization of its mandate of promoting, protecting, and enforcing human rights, discussed the possibility of having contact pers...

EFCC Arrests 36 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Enugu Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC, have arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters The suspects include Chukwuma Destiny, Emenalom Precise, Nwaeze Obinna, Ogbonna Monday, Raymond Chigozie, Mmadu Bright, Chigozie Sixtus, Ike Joachim Uchechukwu, Ifeanyi Uzor, Iwuanyanwu Divine, Nwoke Udojah, Patrick Micheal, Chukwu Hillary, Charles Nneji, Nwachukwu Chibueze, Obinna Ajem, Egwu Williams and Samuel Michael. The rest are Ike Joseph, Ekperi Ikechukwu, Iwwohen Ikechukwu, Joshua Emmanuel,John Dickson, Madu Sixtus, Onyemauche Tochukwu, Chibueze miracle, Precious Uchenna, Amamasim Bright, Ibeawuchi Obumneke, Ihugba Chikmso, Chima Charles, Christian Mahakwe, Okorie Arinze, Chukwu Kenechukwu , Mahakwe Charles and Chima Fidel They were arrested at Owerri, Imo State following credible intelligence linking them to cyber-fraud targeting mostly foreign nationals. More photos below. 

SANWO-OLU SUBMITS GOVERNORSHIP RE-ELECTION FORMS   •We’re confident of victory, says Governor  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, submitted the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for his re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Sanwo-Olu, who submitted the forms to party officials at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, was accompanied by a large crowd, which included members of the Lagos APC apex leadership body, Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State Executive Council and party executives, traditional rulers, APC chieftains, political associates, and supporters, among others. Speaking to journalists after submitting the nomination forms, Governor Sanwo-Olu said with support from the masses, he is confident of victory during the March 11, 2023, gubernatorial elections, adding that his administration is committed to the delivery of real dividends of democracy in all aspects of life to all L...

 ASUP Declares Two-week Strike The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has said it will commence a two-week strike from May 16, 2022. ASUP, in a statement released on Wednesday, said it took the decision after an emergency National Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday.  

Tinubu’s Supporters Fight Dirty While Sharing Money In Abuja Supporters of the former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja engaged in a free-for-all at the International Conference Centre (ICC) following a disagreement that ensued over the sharing formula for the money given to them.   The supporters threw caution to the wind as they engaged one another in a brawl, leading to pandemonium in the area.  Trouble started shortly after the former Secretary to the Government of Federation, Babachir Lawal, who was there to submit nomination and expression of interest forms on behalf of Tinubu, left the venue.   The group of supporters, who had positioned themselves at strategic locations at the centre, were given a bail of money which triggered the fight.   One of the supporters was sighted running away with the money as others went after him. He was eventually caught and mercilessly beaten.  

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT  Press Release  NYIF Loan: Ministry Urges Shortlisted Applicants to Respond Promptly   The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development is currently delivering a fresh round of disbursements of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund(NYIF) to youth beneficiaries  whose application have been successful.     Less than 14% of the newly shortlisted applicants from the over 25,000 successful candidates, who are expected to be part of the loan, have responded to emails confirming their approval to receive the soft loan. Instructions on how to access the funds are contained in the email sent. The rate of response to the emails have been quite low. However, others who responded have received the funds into their PFI designated bank accounts.   Shortlisted candidates must respond to communication in order to conclude the disbursement process. Those who fail to respond risk forfeiting this opportunity.  ...

PRESS RELEASE DEFENCE RETREAT: Defence Minister Assures Use Of Enhanced Technology In Combating Security Threats. The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has assured the use of enhanced technology-driven surveillance and operational security in combating security threats. Gen. Magashi made this known during the opening ceremony of the Defence Retreat in Asaba, Delta State with the theme, ‘Shaping the Armed Forces of Nigeria for current and future security challenge’. He said that “the huge inroads by the Nigerian Army in cyber and forensic areas, the employment of the Falcon Eye infrastructure by the Nigerian Navy and the acquisition of unmanned aerial systems (Drones) by the Nigerian Air Force are some of the proves of Government’s investment in upgrading the capabilities of the Nigerian military”. The Minister noted that some of the technological breakthroughs are enhancing situational awareness for troops and better operational security in the country. Gen....

PRESS RELEASE + PICTURES Nigeria Set To Become Destination For Medical Tourism, Reverse Brain Drain - Minister The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that with the establishment of world class healthcare facilities in Nigeria, the country is set to become a destination for medical tourism, in addition to reversing the brain drain in the health sector. The Minister, who spoke after a media tour of Duchess International Hospital in Lagos on Tuesday, said the world class healthcare facilities springing up in Nigeria will also curb medical tourism abroad, conserve foreign reserves and create jobs. “Today, we are here at the Duchess International Hospital. During the guided tour, I am sure you all saw that this is indeed a purpose-built, state-of-the-art, 100-bed hospital, which is aimed at delivering the highest standard of healthcare, using the most advanced technology and treatments to provide Nigerians with the best medical expertise available anywhere in...

U3PS May Soon Become Universities Payroll Portal The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have presented their desired payment platform to the Federal Government. They presented the platform, known as University Peculiar Payroll Payment System (U3PS), to the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, in Abuja on Tuesday. The non academic unions, like their sister union, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), had rejected the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) introduced by the Federal Government for the payment of workers’ salaries. Speaking, the SSANU President, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, said the platform, if approved, would capture all stakeholders in the university system including academic, non academic staff, and academic technologists. According Ibrahim, they decided to give IPPIS a trial because government said it was ...

Soludo Set To Meet With Ndi Anambra In Lagos, Abuja The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, will today and tomorrow hold a scheduled two days interactive engagement with ndị Anambra in Lagos and Abuja. According to Governor Soludo, the idea is to brainstorm with Ndị Anambra and friends of the State in these major cities, on what must be done to ensure the actualisation of a prosperous homeland. The discussions will focus on investment opportunities, business partnerships, and multisectoral interventions on issues of security. The governor has invited those in Lagos to join him this evening, 11th May, 2022, at Villa Dome Event Centre, 6 Okunola Martins, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.  Tomorrow, 12th May, 2022, the same parley will hold at Treasure Suite, 66 First Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja. The time will be 6pm for each of those days. One more photo below. 

Road to 2023: Abiodun submits nomination form, expresses confidence of victory ...meets NWC members The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, submitted the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for his re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress to the party leadership in Abuja. Abiodun arrived at the venue around 3: 15p.m amid pomp and pageantry, waving flags and singing songs in praise of the governor who is seeking a second term in office. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, the governor, who submitted the forms to party officials at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, was accompanied by a large crowd, which included party stalwarts, elder statesmen and women, national assembly members, cabinet members, political associates, and supporters, among others. Abiodun, after submitting the nomination form, said  that with the support from the masses, he was confident of victory during the March 11, 2023, gover...