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We’ll Deliver Tinubu As Your Successor, APC Governors Assure Buhari

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Alex Enemanna
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State governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) pledged yesterday to deliver the party’s flag bearer in the February 25,2023 election , Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s next president.

Tinubu’s victory, according to the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF),will be its special birthday gift to Buhari who turned 80 yesterday.

The PGF,in a goodwill message to Buhari on his birthday hailed his doggedness and unwavering determination in defending and securing Nigeria as a prosperous and democratic country.

Chairman of the forum and Kebbi State Governor Atiku Abubakar Bagudu ,speaking , acknowledged Buhari’s ”leadership, vision and commitment to moving our dear nation forward” and said the President’s doggedness and unwavering determination to defend and secure Nigeria as a prosperous and democratic country “have immeasurably stabilised and restored confidence in our electoral process and party politics.”

He added: “Leaders and members of our party, All Progressives Congress (APC) are grateful to have your inspiring leadership role. Accordingly, our party has continued to evolve and both management of party administration and processes of candidates’ emergence are improving, which is responsible for the higher electoral advantages we have compared to other parties in the country. This accounts for the massive support of Nigerians for all our candidates for the 2023 elections at all levels.

“As we wish you a happy birthday and say a big thank you for your selfless service to our dear country, we reaffirm our commitment to work for the electoral victory of all our candidates for the 2023 elections.

”We are working hard with abiding faith and belief to ensure that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our Presidential Candidate emerges victorious and succeeds you.

“Your patriotically inspiring leadership remains the source of our massive support across every part of Nigeria.”

Ikpeazu Promises To Make Aba Masterplan Project A Reality

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Alex Enemanna
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Ikpeazu Sacks Education Secretaries In 17 LGAs, Appoints Replacements
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has said he is committed to the realization of the Aba Master plan project including backing it up with the appropriate laws to enforce compliance.

The Abia State Government and the United Nation, UN-Habitat, programme, are partnering for the realization of the Aba master plan and turning Aba into a better and environmentally friendly city.

The master plan is aimed at creating new neighbourhoods, improving the existing environment for a better living and making Aba one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Ikpeazu ,who disclosed this while declaring open a 3 day stakeholders/ministerial input on preparation of structure/ spatial plan for Aba and environs, organized by UN Habitat in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Urban Planning in Aba, described the actualization of the master plan as part of the legacies his administration bequeath to the people of the state.

Ikpeazu who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chris Ezem, said having provided basic foundation with numerous infrastructure in the state, particularly in Aba, which hosts the major SME projects like shoe and garment factories, the master plan will produce a more organized town that will attract investors into the state.

He expressed confidence in the expertise of the professionals who are working with the UN Habitat team, stressing that Aba as a pilot city needs to be rescued for ease of doing business to ensure a clean and environment friendly city.

“Abia state government is committed to the realization of the Aba Master plan project. We are also ready to back it up with the appropriate laws to enforce compliance. The actualization of the master plan as part of the legacies my administration intends to bequeath to the people of the state. Having provided basic foundation with numerous infrastructure in the state, particularly in Aba, which hosts the major SME projects like shoe and garment factories, the Aba master plan will produce a more organized town that will attract investors into the state. Aba as a pilot city needs to be restored for ease of doing business to ensure a clean and environment friendly city.”

In his remarks, Commissioner for Lands Survey and Urban Planning, Chief Chidi Onwuchuruba, commended the Governor for his financial and political support to place Aba and environs on the map of organized cities noting that the team has been successfully collecting data that will aid their assignment.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Minstry of Lands Survey and Urban Planning, Deacon Ikechi Aaron, explained that the session with some relevant ministries and stakeholders is a further step by the UN Habitat team to involve partners that will make effective contributions and appreciated all the stakeholders for their active participation.

Earlier, the Regional Representative of the UN Human Settlement Programme, Dr Omoayena Odumbaku said the team has been encouraged with the level of support received from the state government, stressing that with their achievements which includes signing of the MOU with the UN Habitat, project documentation, the structure plan would soon be realized.

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Hoodlums Set Imo Magistrate Court Ablaze

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Alex Enemanna
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Hoodlums Set 15 Trucks Ablaze In Anambra (VIDEO)

Suspected hoodlums on Sunday razed a section of the Owerri Magistrate’s Court in Imo State.

This is coming barely 24 hours after the Orlu High Court was burnt by fleeing hoodlums.

The Magistrate’s Court which is located at the heart of the state capital is housing the Owerri High Court.

A source told our correspondent that the suspects came with explosives and targeted a section of the roof of the facility.While the extent of the damage caused by the arson had not been ascertained by our correspondent, it was learnt that sensitive court materials and documents, including files were burnt.

The source said, “Hoodlums have razed part of the Owerri Magistrate’s Court located at Owerri-Orlu Road. It happened today ( Sunday). This is very unfortunate.”

Our correspondent who visited the scene on Sunday afternoon observed that smokes were oozing out from part of the court building that was burnt.

When contacted, the police spokesperson for the state command, Micheal Abattam, confirmed the incident and disclosed that the fire had been put out.

He also informed that the command had begun an investigation with a view to arresting the culprits.

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Perish Your Plan Of Eliminating Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB Warns FG

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Alex Enemanna
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Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Offers N1million Challenge To Law Students
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

The Indigenous People of Biafra has accused the Federal Government of “systematically” killing its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The pro-Biafran group said it was high time the whole world spoke against the atrocity going on in the DSS Abuja dungeon against the leader of the IPOB.

It also claimed that the Federal Government had deliberately planned to eliminate Kanu, at the DSS solitary confinement.

These were contained in a statement made available to journalists by the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful on Saturday.

The statement read, “The Federal Government has deliberately planned to eliminate Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is illegally detained in DSS solitary confinement.

“Kanu is battling heart problems and some mineral deficiencies which require medical specialists’ attention, but the Federal Government has refused to release him as the courts have ordered and has not allowed him access to his personal physicians.

“Instead, they have resorted to patronising roadside pharmacies for his drug, which we see as a systematic and gradual diminishing of his life and final elimination method.

“A few days ago, IPOB legal team members and a brother of Kanu visited him in the DSS custody where he informed them that the DSS agents have not given him his prescribed drugs for nine days and more. More so, the DSS hasn’t given him food for some days, claiming that they don’t have money for his food and drugs. How preposterous!

“We, the global family of the Indigenous People of Biafra, therefore, call on the Federal Government to release Kanu immediately if they can’t afford his medications and food.

“IPOB is more than capable to provide for our leader the best medical services in the world and can give him any food of his choice, but it is their responsibility to ensure that he feeds well with good medical attention because they have illegally keeping him in prison. IPOB will not take it lightly with them if anything untoward happens to him. They cannot succeed breaking him down.

“We, in IPOB, understand the recent actions of the DSS as a plot to systematically diminish and finally kill Kanu by starving him of his drugs and food. But we wish to remind the Nigeria government and all who are remotely interested in Nigeria to bear in mind that IPOB and in fact Biafrans will wage unending wars with the Nigerian state if anything untoward happens to Kanu.

“This is not a threat but a promise that generations of Biafrans must keep even after Biafra Nation has been restored. Several times, we have called on Mallam Abubakar Malami and his collaborators to release Kanu as the courts of competent jurisdictions have ordered.

“More so, the United Nations Working Group gave directives for Kanu to be released and be compensated by this Nigeria government, but Malami, the Fulani cabals, and other self-seeking politicians have refused to obey court verdicts.”

 

South East Has No Reason To Vote Against PDP — Atiku

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Alex Enemanna
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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, took his campaign to Owerri, Imo State on Saturday, saying the South-East has no reason not to back the party with their votes come February 25, 2023.

“I want to assure you that you will have no cause to regret voting PDP. The PDP witnessed the greatest growth in this country during its years. We shall repeat it and even surpass what we did when were in government,” Atiku told a crowd of supporters.

“I assure you and I swear to God, we are capable of doing it again because those of us who did it last time are still alive and strong. See me here. So, the people of Imo and the South-East, you have absolutely no reason to vote for any other party other than PDP.”

Atiku courted the support of his party’s stalwarts in the All Progressives Congress (APC) stronghold with reference to his Igbo ties “for many decades” and his self-professed ability to bring economic and systemic transformation to the region.

“For me, it is a homecoming to Imo again. The first chieftaincy title to be given to me in the South East was given to me here in Imo State – Nwanne Di N’Mba of Ngo Okpala. This Imo airport, we dashed it to the people of Imo.

“Our community, the community to which I belong, the community that honoured me first in the South-East. That is why if I am the president, Imo is the presidency. It is your own presidency.

“I want to assure you that if I have the opportunity and you elect me, business and trading will pick up again because, in my policy document, I said I am going to set aside $10 billion just to empower women and young men in business. So, there will be absolutely no need for any young man or woman not to have something to do,” he said.

The PDP standard bearer also promised to deal with the country’s security challenges and take active steps towards restructuring the country.

“I know we have security challenges all over the country. Let me tell you, when you elect me president, I will come here, sit down with you, discuss with you, ‘What is your problem?’ And together, we will work out a settlement,” he said.

“I know the entire South-East is yearning for restructuring of the country, and it is one of the five items on my agenda that I will sit down with every part of this country, whatever devolution of power we want and resources we want, we will work with the National Assembly to make sure power and resources are devolved to the federating units.”

On his part, the National Chairman of the PDP, Senator Iyorcha Ayu, warned that the party would not tolerate division in the party, assuring supporters that if Atiku is elected, he will bring development to Imo and tackle insecurity.

“The state is a PDP state. Since 1999, the state has always been a PDP state. All (the indigenes) that left, including Rochas Okorocha, were all PDP. We must ensure unity to win. We won’t tolerate division in the party. We must work together and produce the president on the 25th of February.

“Everyone must mobilise everyone. Once you win the presidency, we will take Imo back. If you vote for Atiku, he will bring security and development to the state. Vote for a person who understands the country and knows how to tackle insecurity. Igbo people are prosperous people and we will support the youths and women,” Ayu said, according to a statement.

Earlier, the PDP vice presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, said the Imo youths had shown they were ready to vote for the PDP, adding entrepreneurs and youths in the state would benefit “immensely” from an Atiku presidency.

The Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Governor Aminu Tambuwal, told the crowd that Atiku was familiar with the issues of the state as well as the entire South-East.

“He is here seeking your support to recover this country,” he said.

Tinubu Will Replicate His Lagos Model Development In Abuja, Others — Supporters

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Alex Enemanna
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I Have Received Original Certificate From Chicago University – Tinubu
Bola Tinubu

Some supporters of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday said their principal will replicate the model he used in transforming Lagos State in FCT and other parts of the country if he becomes president.

They spoke on Saturday at a public lecture titled, “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu: On The March Again” organised by Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ), Lagos State chapter.

The DOJ is a support group which has been championing Tinubu’s presidency even before he made his formal declaration.

The guest lecturer, Prince Jacob Olutayo Solanke, dismissed various insinuations around Tinubu bothering on his state of health, educational qualification and his capacity, assuring that Tinubu would surpass the achievements recorded in Lagos as governor between 1999 and 2007.

According to him, while none of his supporters sees Tinubu as a saint, the presidential candidate towered above other contestants in the race. “Nobody under the sun is a saint,” he said.

He said, “Asiwaju made Lagos the envy of other states in this country. Under Tinubu, Lagos witnessed a colossal leap from grass to grace.

“If this is repeated in the 35 states and the FCT, the development would be universal.”

 

Kaduna State Government Salutes Air Force For Rescuing Seven Chinese Nationals

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Alex Enemanna
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The Kaduna State Government has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for a clinical operation which resulted in the rescue of seven Chinese who were kidnapped in June by terrorists in a neighbouring state.

According to a report from the Nigerian Air Force, Special Forces under the 271 NAF detachments conducted the operation in Kampanin Doka and Gwaska areas of Birnin Gwari LGA, and successfully rescued the seven expatriates who have been conveyed to a secured facility.

Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, in a statement issued yesterday, said Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed satisfaction at the report.

The governor also commended the Chief of Air Staff as well as the Commander and men of the 271 NAF detachment for the daring operation by the Special Forces.

He said the citizens will be updated on further developments.

Politicians More Affected By CBN’s Cash Withdrawal Limit, Says CAN President

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Alex Enemanna
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The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Most Reverend Daniel Okoh, has said the new cash withdrawal limit of the Central Bank of Nigeria will have more impact on politicians.

Speaking at the thanksgiving service of the new president of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches, Nigeria Region, Okoh who was represented by the immediate president of OAIC, Napo Emuchay, said the policy was targeted at politicians who have hoarded cash for election purposes.

He said, “It will affect politicians more because in order to evade taxation or avoid recovery, they keep loads of millions of naira in their accounts. They want to catch up with them.

“One thing that is likely to happen now, the price of dollar will shoot up because politicians are gearing up. All the money they have packed, they cannot take to the bank. They are planning to buy dollars so that they can change them when the new currency is out.”

He predicted that a dollar may be sold for N1,000 in January on the back of forex mop up by politicians.

According to him, if the cash withdrawal limit were for the betterment of the country, the church would support it.

Meanwhile, President, Organisation of African Instituted Churches, Nigeria Region, Israel Akinadewo, called on Nigerians to vote for leaders with pedigree of success.

He said the country needed detribalised godly leaders who can defend the country and unite the nation.

“ATM does not request for our tribe and faith before dispensing; rain has no preference for either of these too, and in as much as there is no special financial technology on the premise of tribes and region, then, our selfish needs should never undermine our collective growth,” he stated.

Akinadewo also stressed the need for Nigerians to believe in themselves, urging them to think more about what they can do for the country rather than what the country can do for them.

“Furthermore, our dependence on foreign nations for everything should be reduced to the barest minimum but encourage local participation,” he added.

Stop Adopting Pentecostal Worship Approach, Catholic Bishop Warns As He Bans Crusade

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Alex Enemanna
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The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, His Lordship, Callistus Onaga on Saturday banned priests from conducting crusades in their parishes.

Bishop Onaga announced the ban in his homily at the ordination of 26 priests and the celebration of 50 years anniversary of the Sacred Heart Seminary, Nsude (Junior Seminary) in Enugu.

He charged the priests to organise retreats for their parishioners and pay greater attention to prayers and not hold crusades.

Onaga who was celebrating his 55th alma mater warned priests against forming prayer groups, but to take their members to approved prayer places like Ugwu Dì Nso, monastery and others.

“Do not adopt the Pentecostal approach of service, and be careful in forming prayer groups,’’ he charged.

He admonished the newly-ordained priests to seek spiritual holiness and avoid being dragged into secular affairs.

Earlier, the rector of the seminary, Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Onodugo said the seminary was the brain-child of Bishop of Enugu, His Lordship Godfrey Okoye of blessed memory, in 1972.

He stated that since 1972, priests and lay persons that went through the seminary had graduated into reputable personalities.

“Today, the seminary can boast of at least one bishop who was among the second set to study in this seminary, and that is Bishop Onaga.

“We are also celebrating the grand finale of our golden jubilee which started since June, 27.

“Today, our dear bishop raised 26 deacons to the Order of Priesthood and we are happy that such event is happening in our time,’’ Onodugo said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bishop Onaga was among the second set of students to be admitted into the seminary in 1973.

Panic Over Heavy Gunshots In Nnamdi Kanu’s Country Home, Umuahia

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ABN TV EDITOR
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South East Reps Caucus Urges Buhari To Obey Appeal Court Ruling By Releasing Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu

Residents of Umuahia were in Saturday evening left in panic and tension following heavy gunshots around Isiama Afaraukwu, country home of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafran, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Members of the community were said to have fled their homes as the heavy gunshots raged.

Confirming the incident, a younger brother to the detained IPOB leader, Prince Emmanuel blamed a detachment of police personnel who allegedly stormed the entrance gate to the late father’s palace and open fire indiscriminately.

Our correspondent could not independently confirm reason for the shooting but Prince Emmanuel was quick to say that the Nigeria police should be held accountable if anything happen to members of his family.

A local who witnessed the incident take place and gave his name as Micheal said that the police personnel arrived in a Hilux van from the gate of the Commissioner of Police in the neighbourhood.

He said when they were asked about their mission, they could not offer any explanation but later returned to their base.

The PPRO in charge of the Command, Geoffrey Ogbonna said he was yet to be briefed on the development.

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