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FRSC Begs Buhari Not To Appoint Oyeyemi’s Successor From Outside Service

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Chairman, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Bukhari Bello, has appealed to appointing authorities, particularly President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint the next Corps Marshal within FRSC rather than individuals outside the commission.

He spoke in Abuja Thursday at the first Corps Marshal’s valedictory lecture.

He said the outgoing Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, had performed extremely well hence the need to appoint someone from the corps to build upon what he had achieved.

“Another giant strides taken and executed by Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi is the affordable housing and land for the staff of the corps as part of the welfare scheme instituted under the FRSC Housing Cooperative Society, which is also unparalleled during his watch,” he said.

Oyeyemi said the digital driver’s licence would become operational soon.

He also said efforts were towards increasing the enrolment rate on National Driver’s Licence (NDL) by providing mobile kits to be deployed to applicants of the NDL with ease.

Oyeyemi expressed hope that in line with the realities of climate changes and Nigeria’s resolve to become carbon net zero by 2050, FRSC would transit to electric powered vehicles for both administrative and operational duties.

He said he was called the last man standing because he was the last of the seven people employed to start FRSC in Oyo State with Prof. Wole Soyinka as first chairman.

100m Poor Nigerians Make Up My Political Structure – Peter Obi

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100m Poor Nigerians Make Up My Political Structure - Peter Obi

100m Poor Nigerians Make Up My Political Structure - Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi says the 100 million Nigerians living in poverty make up his political structure.

Despite a strong support base on social media, Obi’s presidential campaign has been criticised for lacking real-life structure.

Critics of the former Anambra governor have said without a nationwide grassroots support base, his chances of winning the 2023 presidential election would be slim.

Reacting on Thursday after meeting with Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, Obi said all underprivileged Nigerians are his supporters.

“I have said it before when people talk about structure, that my structure [is] the 100 million Nigerians living in poverty. That’s five million people unemployed.

“Those people who are finding it difficult to live. Nigerians are here today spending over 100% of their money on feeding, that is my structure. And above all, the most important structure is the Almighty God.”

Also speaking, Ortom said the objective to salvage Nigeria must trump party politics, adding that he believes Obi is qualified to take the helm of affairs of the nation.

“Where we are today, we must work towards working together to ensure that we rescue Nigeria and rebuild it. I think Peter Obi’s credentials are very clear and everybody knows,” he said.

“If God decides that it’s him, then nobody can stop him. If God decides it’s somebody else, nobody can stop him. This is a welcome development, and I believe he will reach out to other presidential candidates of other political parties.”

100m Poor Nigerians Make Up My Political Structure - Peter Obi

100m Poor Nigerians Make Up My Political Structure - Peter Obi

House Of Reps To Probe Attack On Kuje Prisons

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House Of Reps Probe N1.25bn Extra Budget Spending By NESREA

The House of Representatives yesterday mandated its Committees on National Security and Intelligence, Interior, Reformatory Services, Defence, Army, Airforce, Navy, and Police to investigate the causes, dimensions, and effects of the recent attack on Kuje Prison in Abuja.

It also urged the Federal Government to implement the recommendations of the National Security Summit organized by the leadership of the House of Representatives in 2021.

The resolutions followed the consideration of a motion, titled “Need to Investigate the Terrorists Attack on Nigerian Prisons, Kuje” presented by Sha’aban I. Sharada at plenary.

Moving the motion, Sharada recalled that on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, terrorists attacked the Nigerian  Medium Security Prison, Kuje, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The lawmaker also recalled that on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi, retd, while on an assessment visit to the scene of the incident, stated that over 600 inmates, including 64 Boko Haram suspects, out of about 994 inmates accommodated in the prison, escaped.

“The President expressed disappointment over the embarrassing development and directed a comprehensive investigation to address the situation.

“The development makes the country and the Federal Capital Territory, in particular, vulnerable and under the fear of attacks, risk intimidation, and all sorts of threats due to a large number of criminal escapees in the country.

“The enormous resources expended by the federal government towards ensuring the realization of public security and welfare of its citizens.”

JAMB Approves Cut-Off Marks For Universities, Polytechnics

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2022 UTME: Only 378,639 Scored Above 200 – JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Thursday, approved cut-off marks for universities and polytechnics in the country.

The decision was taken after a heated session comprising officials from JAMB, the Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission, and the National Board for Technical Education among others.

For the polytechnics, 120 cut-off mark was approved while 140 was approved for universities.

ABN TV had earlier reported that the JAMB registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, at the 2022 policy meeting revealed that only 378,639 of the 1,761,338 who wrote the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations scored 200 and above.

While giving further statistics of the 2022 examination, Oloyede noted that 378,639 scored above 200; a total of 520,596 candidates scored 190 and above; 704,991 scored 180 and above; 934,103 scored 170 and above; 1,192, 057 scored 160 and above.

Speaking further, Oloyede noted that the board allowed candidates with awaiting results to register for the 2022 UTME.

“JAMB allowed awaiting results candidates to register and sit for the 2022 UTME. These candidates can’t be considered for admission on awaiting result status. They must present their O’level results on the board’s portal before the commencement of admissions”.

Court Bars INEC From Accepting Ikechi Emenike As Abia APC Guber Candidate

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[OPINION] Ikechi Emenike And The Convolution Of Abia Politics
Ikechi Emenike
Federal High Court Umuahia division on Thursday barred the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC from accepting and publishing the name of High Chief Ikechi Emenike as governorship candidate of APC in Abia.

In a suit number FHC/UM/CS/98/2022 the plaintiffs, Ugochukwu Okoroafor Okoro and Egwu Cliffor Chukwudi told the court that Emenike emerged through an irregular process.

The duo, chieftains of APC told the court presided over by Justice E.N Anyadike that they were supposed to be delegates in the primary election that produced Ikechi as governoship candidate but were excluded.

They insist that there was no delegate election, wondering how Emenike emerged as candidate.

Also joined in the suit as defendants are All Progressives Congress APC, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu the national chairman of APC.

The plaintiffs are asking INEC not to accept or publish the name of Ikechi Emenike as the APC governoship candidate in Abia.

At the report of service and further mention on Thursday, the presiding judge ordered the parties to maintain status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit.

By this order, INEC is restrained from accepting and or publishing the name of Ikechi Emenike as the APC Gubernatorial candidate for ABIA State Pending the determination of the suit.

Nnamdi Kanu: No Sit-At-Home On Friday, Ignore Simon Ekpa – IPOB

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IPOB Urges Criminals To Stop Killing If They Want Nnamdi Kanu's Freedom

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said no sit-at-home order tomorrow (Friday).

IPOB said the reported order issued by Nnamdi Kanu’s alleged disciple, Simon Ekpa should be ignored.

Emma Powerful, the spokesman of the group, accused Ekpa of trying to destroy IPOB.

A statement by Powerful accused Ekpa of working for the Nigerian Government to destroy the IPOB.

Powerful maintained that Ekpa was not a member of IPOB, and hence should be disregarded by those sympathetic to the Biafran cause.

He described Ekpa as a scam.

According to Powerful: “The attention of the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been drawn to the laughable, disgraceful and unguarded statements credited to certain “Refugees interpreter” based in Finland whose name is Simon Ekpa through whom Nigeria Government and enemies of Biafra had successfully launched so many tragedies and attacks against our land and people.

“We do, hereby, strongly reiterate once again that Simon Ekpa is not IPOB member, not IPOB or Biafra spokesman, not a family member of IPOB in any family unit in Finland, and has never remitted a dime from his monthly fundraising to Eastern Security Network (ESN).

“Every activity of the Finland-based blogger and scammer, Simon Ekpa is to scam and deprive ignorant Biafrans who genuinely wanted to support the only genuine ESN under IPOB-DOS command of funds and logistics so that Igbo land would be invaded by Fulani invaders.

“We, therefore, advise Simon Ekpa and his miserable sponsors not to continue hiding under the name IPOB, ESN and commit all manner of crimes.

“IPOB did not order sit-at-home on Friday which is tomorrow 22nd July 2022, this would be reechoed tonight by IPOB leadership the Governing body. The Directorate Of State the DOS of The Indigenous People Of Biafra will speak to Night, please tune in to Radio Biafra tonight 21/07/2022 at 7:30 BT (Biafra Time).”

Nigeria Army Set To Commence Range Classification Shooting In Ohafia, Advises Residents To Keep-off Area

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Nigeria Army Set To Commence Range Classification Shooting In Ohafia, Advises Residents To Keep-off Area
File Photo: Nigerian Army Range Shooting
Nigeria Army Set To Commence Range Classification Shooting In Ohafia, Advises Residents To Keep-off Area
File Photo: Nigerian Army Range Shooting

The headquarters 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ohafia will commence range classification shooting at the range site in Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia LGA of Abia State.

This is in preparation for the 82 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition.

Lieutenant Omale Innocent Prince, the Public Relations Officer, 14 Brigade of the Army in a press release made available to ABN TV, said the exercise which will last for two weeks from 22 July – 5 August, 2022.

According to him, the exercise “will involve firing of live ammunition at the range site. The exercise is to prepare contingents of 14 Brigade for the forthcoming shooting competition with other Brigades soon.

“In view of the above, you are to please requested to disseminate this piece information to the general public and enjoined them not to panic especially the communities around the Barracks.”

He also enjoined the populace and farmers in the area to stay clear within the period of this exercise.

Sen. Kalu Meets Nigerian Community In US, Urges Diaspora Support In Nation Building

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Sen. Kalu Meets Nigerian Community In US, Urges Diaspora Support In Nation Building

Sen. Kalu Meets Nigerian Community In US, Urges Diaspora Support In Nation Building

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has enjoined Nigerians in diaspora to unite and tackle the challenges facing the nation.

According to him, “one of the ways to tackle our challenges is to actively participate in the 2023 general elections by helping to entrench credible leaders through the ballot”.

Kalu stated this during a breakfast meeting with Nigerians in Diaspora and a cross-section of students of War College, Washington D.C, who are of Nigerian origin, at his Potomac residence, Maryland , United States

The former governor charged them to be good Ambassadors of Nigeria.

You have a duty, which is to be good Ambassadors of Nigeria. Secondly, the 2023 general elections are around the corner. You must actively participate in it by supporting only credible candidates.”

He said Nigerians all times must work in cohesion and unity of purpose to confront and deal with the nation’s challenges of nationalism and patriotism.

Our strength as a nation cannot be overemphasized. Nigeria is a great nation, therefore, we must unite to tackle our challenges as a nation.”

Kalu, a former governor of Abia State also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law, the Amended Electoral Act Bill.

President Buhari has proven to Nigerians that he is a committed democrat and a reliable leader with the much-sorted Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and now the Electoral Act Amendment Bill signed into law.”

He congratulated the president while appreciating his patriotism and visionary leadership style of always projecting maturity and wisdom on national discourse, and providing a rallying point for the future of the country.

These laws, he said, would definitely put the country on the right footing for economic and political development

President Muhammadu Buhari has proven to Nigerians that he is a committed leader whose love for the nation’s democratic development and advancement is never in doubt.

President Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19

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President Biden tests Positive For COVID-19
US President Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden speaks on recent mass shootings in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Biden urged Congress to pass gun control legislation in a prime-time address as a bipartisan group of lawmakers negotiates a possible agreement following a string of high-profile shootings.

United States President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19.

A statement by the White House said the President on Thursday morning tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated and twice boosted.

He is said to be experiencing very mild symptoms.

Abia 2023: Chief Tom Otuka Dumps APC, Set To Declare For APP In Ukwa East

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Abia 2023: Chief Tom Otuka Dumps APC, Set To Declare For APP In Ukwa East

Abia 2023: Chief Tom Otuka Dumps APC, Set To Declare For APP In Ukwa East

The strength of Action People’s Party, APP in Abia State is gradually soaring ahead of the 2023 general elections with mass reception of political bigwigs from the PDP, APC, and other political parties in the state.

The latest in a former running mate to High Chief Ikechi Emenike in the 2019 governorship election in the state, Chief Dr.Tom Otuka who has dumped the All Progressives Congress APC for the APP.

He will be officially received by leaders of APP in the state on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Ukwa East local government area of Abia State.

Venue of the grand reception is Ndoki resort Ohanso -Ndoki amidst tight security.

Chief Tom Otuka who will be defecting along with his teeming supporters is seen as a heavy political weight grassroots mobilizer who will help galvanize support for the governorship candidate of the APP, Hon. Mascot Uzor Kalu.

He will become the leader of APP in Ndoki.

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