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Ikpeazu Tasks Agbazuere On Closeness To His Children As Wife, Dorcas Is Laid To Rest (Photos)

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Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has urged his Chief of Staff, Prof. ACB Agbazuere to maintain closeness to his children, so that they will not miss so much the absence of their mother and his wife, Mrs. Onyinyechi Dorcas Agbazuere who was on Friday laid to rest in her husband’s compound at Okpuala Ikem Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA.

Speaking at the burial ceremony conducted by the Bible Redeemed Mission Church in conjunction with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), held at Professor Agbazuere’s Green Field, Ikem Nvosi, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu urged his Chief of Staff, Prof. Agbazuere to bear the loss with fortitude.

The governor admitted that losing a dear wife is a very difficult experience but said that no one should question God.

Governor Ikpeazu expressed optimism that God will console him and the entire family, Onyebuchi Ememanka, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said in a statement.

The release added, “In their respective speeches, the Senator representing Abia Central, Senator T.A Orji and  the Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji said that death is inevitable. They urged Prof. Agbazuere to be consoled while praying God to grant him the strength to bear the loss.

“Contributing, the former Chief of Staff to former Imo State Governor, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu encouraged Prof. Agbazuere to take heart. He assured him and the entire  bereaved family that God Almighty will continue to guide them.

“In their tributes, the Chairman Umuahia North Traditional Rulers Council, Eze Philip Ajomiwe on behalf of the people of Umuahia North, maiden home of the deceased, Eze Dr Solomon Nwakwue on behalf of Ikem Nvosi Community and Mrs. Ijeoma Agomuo of the Ikem Nvosi Women Association regretted the death and described Mrs. Onyinyechi Agbazuere as a very good woman who lived life worthy of emulation.

“The General Overseer, Bible Redeemed Mission Church  Rev. (Chaplain) Oliver Ibezim preached the sermon at the service.

“The General Overseer, who spoke on the topic “Remember Your Creator” called on all to fear God because God will bring up everything done in the secret and open to judgement. He charged the living to make good use of their time and be reconciled to God and enjoined Prof. Agbazuere to be consoled while praying God to sustain him.

“In a funeral oration, the Chief Mourner and Chief of Staff to the Abia State Governor, Prof. Anthony Agbazuere said he did not lose just a wife but a good woman and regretted her untimely demise. He said the late wife was privileged to have the divine gift of prayer and always stood by him and described her as a jewel of inestimable value

“He thanked everyone that has shown him love in this time of grief, especially Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and his family and prayed God to bless them all.

“Aged 44 years, late Prophetess (Mrs.) Onnyinyechi Dorcas Agbazuere was survived by her husband, Prof. Anthony Agbazuere, two children, parents and host of relations while  the burial ceremony also attracted the presence of the wife of the Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Nkechi Ikpeazu, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Member representing Isialangwa North & at the National Assembly, Hon. Darlington Nwokocha, Minister of Science & Technology represented by Dr. Tom Johnson, wife of the Deputy Governor, members of the State House of Assembly, SSG, Commissioners, among other dignitaries.”

Again, Sen. Kalu Urges Ndigbo To Support, Appreciate Buhari For Infrastructure In Region

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The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has renewed the call for Igbos to work with President Muhammadu Buhari and appreciate him for the infrastructure in the South-East.

Kalu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, said that supporting Buhari would attract more federal projects to the region.

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District stressed that his zone would give Buhari more votes if given another opportunity.

According to him, it is on record that Abia North Senatorial zone is the only zone in the South-East and South-South that gave Buhari 68 per cent votes in the 2019 general elections.

“If we are given a chance to repeat what we did in 2019, I think the people will do more voting for him.

“From what President Buhari has done in my constituency, the votes might be higher than 68 per cent,’’ Kalu said.

He emphasised that the zone had enjoyed a cordial relationship with the president

“The relationship with Abia North as a constituency is very cordial and the president has shown a lot of love to us and has remembered us with what we voted for, so we are excited.

“Abia North is the senatorial district that gave the president the highest votes both in the South-South and South-East, we are number one and nobody is challenging us.

“So, when people say we don’t like Buhari we are not part of it; we have always been on good terms with him. We gave him a doctorate degree in our university in 2003 (Abia State University) and we gave him a chieftaincy title in Igbere(Orji Kalu’s home town) in 2004.

“So, we have always been on good terms with him and we are also on good terms with other past heads of state like Abudulsalami Abubakar, Ibrahim Babangida, President Shehu Shagari and President Olusegun Obasanjo.

“We are excited to have other people in our area, so Nigerian politicians should remove hatred.

“I encourage the Igbos to work with President Buhari to find a way to make amends and remove sentiments and work with the president so that in the remaining two years he can do more things for us before he leaves office,’’ Kalu said.

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After Claiming To Recover N19.3bn From Salary Bail-Out Account, Kogi Govt Accuses EFCC Of Incompetence

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The Kogi State Government has described as laughable the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s attempt to desperately wriggle out of a bad case with another mischief aimed, again, at misleading Nigerians.

The EFCC on Friday said it has returned the sum of N19,333,333,333 which was allegedly recovered from the Kogi Salary Bailout Account ‘hidden’ in Sterling Bank.

But in a statement titled ‘EFCC’s desperate bid to cover incompetence laughable’, the Commissioner for Information and Communications in Kogi State, Kingsley Fanwo, said the Government would prepare a comprehensive response to the latest of the desperate moves by the Commission to save its face in view of its obvious goof and unethical conduct in the matter in dispute.

“The press statement by the Commission is a malicious attempt to rope the state into a matter that ordinarily has nothing to do with our dear state,” he said.

“We maintain the unassailable truth that the Kogi State Government did not operate such account with the bank as affirmed in a letter by the bank. We sympathize with the EFCC as it has been a herculean task to cover the initial misinformation and deliberate deceit by the Commission,” the statement added.

Fanwo stressed that the Kogi State Government would react to the latest EFCC statement comprehensively, noting that “every option that is legal will be considered to maintain the innocence and transparency of our Government.”

“Kogites and indeed, Nigerians should rest assured that we will get to the root of this matter,” he assured.

 

Listen To Igbo Leaders And Release Our Son Unconditionally, Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Tell Buhari

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The family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the Incarcerated leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has urged President Muhamnadu Buhari to heed pleas by Igbo leaders and release their son.

Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu who spoke with correspondents said that Buhari should consider the request by the eminent Igbo elders as a mark of respect for the Igbo nation.

He said that one of the ways to kick-start the process of national healing is the unconditional release of Kanu.

Prince Emmanuel expressed hope that President Buhari would give urgent attention to the pleas of the elders.

Adding his voice, Kanu’s first cousin, Mr. Chijindu Offor, urged the President not to throw away the passionate appeal by the elders who represent the entire Igbo race.

Offor said that the immediate and unconditional release of Kanu had become necessary because of his deteriorating health. He raised fresh concern over Kanu’s health and safety following the alarm by Kanu’s lawyers on Thursday that he was subjected to “harsh, degrading and inhuman conditions” in detention.

He said that Kanu’s should not be allowed to die in detention or be incapacitated, warning that Nigeria might not be able to contain the aftermath of any such eventualities.

“I appeal to the federal government to listen to the voice of wisdom and allow my cousin, Nnamdi to go home so he can attend to his failing health. “Nigeria may not survive the fallout of anything untoward happening to my cousin. So, why not save the country such needless pains”, he said .

Ugwuanyi Receives BBNiaja Whitemoney, Confers Him With “Ambassador Of Enugu State In Creative Arts” (Photos) 

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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, hosted the winner of Big Brother Naija (BBN) Season 6 edition (Shine Ya Eye), Mazi Hazel Oyeze Onoduenyi, an illustrious son of the state, popularly known as Whitemoney, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Enugu, commending him for his uncommon love, humility and Godliness and consistency with the Enugu spirit, which he said endeared him to his Housemates and the viewing public.

Ugwuanyi Receives BBNiaja Whitemoney, Confers Him With “Ambassador Of Enugu State In Creative Arts” (Photos) 

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Gov. Ugwuanyi who appreciated God’s grace on the Big Brother Naija winner, described him as “a worthy son of Enugu State, truly representative of the humility, talent, industry, ambition, and Godliness of a true Enugu youth, saying: “I therefore call on the teeming Enugu youths to deploy their creative talents and skills to win more laurels for the state”.

Conferring Whitemoney with the status of “Ambassador of Enugu State in Creative Arts”, Gov. Ugwuanyi who described the crown he brought home as “most deserving”, urged him to feel good about his accomplishment which he truly earned, saying: “We are very proud of you and wish you many more successes”.

Jokingly, the governor said: “In a lighter mood Mr. Whitemoney, Ndi Enugu who followed your activities in the House observed that you spent most of your time in the Kitchen. While we do not claim to know the meaning, we however decided to provide enough food for dinner as we do not wish to see you visiting the kitchen tonight”.

Responding, the elated Whitemoney who declared that “God’s grace located me abundantly”, thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi for the great honour and warm reception.

He also expressed gratitude to the people of Enugu State and all those who supported him while in the House and promised to uphold “the good things we started from the House”.

His words: “Mazi never changed; I am still cooking; I have not changed; the level has changed but I have not changed; I am still the same person.

“Thank you so much Your Excellency; Daddy I am grateful and I promise to serve this state with all my heart; with my best capacity to do what is right for the Enugu youth empowerment and growth of the community at large.

Present at the event were the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, the Secretary to the State Government and Director General of South East Governors’ Forum, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Festus Uzor, other members of the State Executive Council, Special Advisers to the Governor, Accountant General, Enugu State, Remigius Odoh, Heads of Boards, Agencies and Parastatals, Hon. Barr. Kate Nnamani, BB Naija winner’s ex-House Mates, Niyi Lawal and Emmanuel Umoh, among others.

May God Turn Your Secret Tears To Shout Of Joy, Hon. Onuigbo Prays For Men At International Men’s Day

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Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Abia State has extolled the contributions and sacrifices men make in caring for their families and their dependents.

He prayed God to reward their secret tears to shout of joy.

In a release to celebrate the International Men’s Day, the lawmaker further prayed for good health, long life and prosperity upon men as they press for the most enhanced welfare environment for their families.

He said, “Severally, you have sacrificed every bit of yourself to ensure the wellbeing of your families and others dependent on you. While you toil and power on, in secret, you have shed tears of frustration and anguish.

“I pray today that every single tear will be converted to shouts of joy, and all your struggles will lead to success. Good health and long life shall continually follow you.

“Let me specially commend the men of Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State—great and incomparable men all— for being good examples of men. God will continue to bless all of you.”

Kogi Govt Lied, We Recovered Hidden N19.3bn From Its Salary Bail-Out Account — EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has faulted claims by Kogi State government that no fund was recovered from its bail out account, describing it as campaign of misinformation and unconscionable denials.

The anti-graft agency in a press release made available to ABN TV titled, “Hidden N19.3bn Kogi Salary Bail-Out Funds Returned to CBN” and signed by its Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren said the Central Bank of Nigeria has acknowledged receipt of the said fund.

“The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has acknowledged the receipt of the sum of N19, 333,333,333.36 (Nineteen Billion, Three Hundred and Thirty-three Million, Three Hundred and Thirty-three Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-three Naira, Thirty-six Kobo) recovered the EFCC from the Kogi State Salary Bail-out account domiciled in Sterling Bank Plc.

“This effectively puts to rest the campaign of misinformation and unconscionable denials by the Kogi State Government that no fund was recovered from its bail out account” EFCC says.

According to the EFCC, the apex bank in a letter referenced, DFD/DIR/CON/EXT/01/099 and dated 9th November, 2021 informed the Executive Chairman, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa that it has received the money.

The letter the commission claims reads in part: “We refer to your letter dated November 5, 2021 with Ref. No: CR:3000/EFCC/LS/CMU/REC-STE/VOL.4/047 on the above subject and wish to confirm the details of the receipt of the amount as stated below: Bank: Sterling Bank Plc; Amount:  N19, 333, 333,333.36; Date of receipt: 04 November, 2021”.

It added, “The return of the money to the apex bank  is in compliance with the October 15, 2021 Order of a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi Lagos directing the unfreezing of the Kogi State Salary Bail-out account to enable Sterling Bank to remit the balance in the account to the Central Ban of Nigeria. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke gave the Order pursuant to an application filed by the EFCC.

“The Commission had told the court that the management of Sterling Bank Plc, where the account was domiciled had acknowledged the existence of the said account with the staggering sum of N19, 333,333,333.36 in its books.

“The Commission further brought to the attention of the court that “The sum of N19, 333,333,333.36 is still standing in the credit of the account frozen”, adding that “the management of Sterling Bank PIc, has, pursuant to a letter dated 15 September, 2021, signed by its Managing Director, indicated intention to return the total sum of N19, 333,333,333.36 back to the Central Bank of Nigeria.”

“The EFCC prayed The court that it “is expedient for the instant suit to be discontinued and the account unfrozen to enable the management of Sterling Bank PIc effect the transfer/ return of the sum of the sum of N19, 333, 333, 333.36 back to the coffer of the Central Bank of Nigeria , where the said bailout funds was disbursed.”

“The transfer has put paid to any further controversy regarding source and ownership of the funds and most importantly, aborted the funds dissipation.

“On August 31, 2021, Justice Tijani Garba Ringim, a vacation Judge, had ordered the freezing of the account, following an ex-parte application filed by the EFCC.

“The EFCC, in a 13-paragraph affidavit in support of the ex-parte application, had stated that it received a credible and direct intelligence, which led to the tracing of the funds reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities in account No. 0073572696 domiciled in Sterling Bank, Plc with the name Kogi State Salary Bailout Account. 

“After listening to the EFCC application, Justice Ringim on August 31, 2021, ordered the freezing of the account and directed the publication of the order in a national newspaper by the EFCC. ‘

Over 75,000 Sign Petition To Arraign Buhari After #ENDSARS Panel Report

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A petition by Reno Omokri, a former Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan, on the change.org platform has received 76,420 signatures as of 12.39 pm on Friday.

The petition, which was filed on Wednesday, was directed at the International Criminal Court and comes after the Lagos #EndSARS panel indicted the Buhari administration in its report.

At over 75,471 signatures, the petition is the first of Nigerian origin to hit that number in two days.

The petition is titled, ‘A Petition to The International Criminal Court to Arraign Muhammadu Buhari for Crimes Against Humanity.

The petition sought to have Buhari tried and imprisoned by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity believed to have happened at Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2020.

This is after the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and other matters say at least nine persons were confirmed dead at the Lekki toll plaza on the night soldiers stormed there to disperse #EndSARS protesters on October 20, 2020.

The Justice Doris Okuwobi-led panel made this known in its report submitted to the Lagos State Government on Monday.

In the report, titled, ‘Report Of Lekki Incident Investigation Of 20th October 2020’, a copy of which was sighted by our correspondent, the panel said the atrocious killing of unarmed protesters at Lekki toll gate on the night of October 20, 2020, can be equated to a ‘massacre’ in context.

The panel also indicted the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lekki Concession Company, the police, and the army.

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The body of the petition read, “On October 20, 2020, the Buhari administration murdered multiple innocent, unarmed, peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in a massacre that has since been dubbed #LekkiMassacre.

“These youths were protesting to put an end to the rampant police brutality that had become the hallmark of the Buhari regime, which treats so-called repentant Boko Haram almost like royalty, while coming hard on young Nigerians, sometimes for the flimsiest reason, such as wearing dreadlocks.

“Following the murders of these protesters, the Buhari administration denied that the incident ever occurred. They threatened those, like myself, who insisted, with proof, that this massacre happened. The government even threatened to jail people who called for those behind the murders to be brought to book.

“However, on Monday, November 15, 2021, the Lagos state Panel of Inquiry into EndSARS released its report to the state government in which it established judicially that not only did the massacre occur, but that the government of Muhammadu Buhari and its agents, re the Nigerian Army and Police, perpetuated the murders.

“This petition is therefore directed at the International Criminal Court to set machinery in motion for the trial of Muhammadu Buhari for crimes against humanity in the same way that former Liberian President, Charles Taylor, was tried and convicted.”

‘Why we signed the petition’

Some supporters have given reasons why they signed the petition.

One of them, Glory Uzoma, said, “I am signing because president Buhari committed a crime against humanity in respect of the Lekki tollgate massacre.”

Prof. Ifeanyi Ahuchogu: I’m signing because Buhari has no heart/conscience for the life and wellbeing of humanity that he ought to provide for. Let the take its course.

Promise Ogbonna: Justice must be enthroned!

Folashade Sulaimon: I’m signing because innocent lives were lost for fighting a good cause. Families of the deceased have been in agony. Justice must prevail.

MacAnthony Chike: Nigerians as a whole deserve a better government and a good leader and rights as a citizen…. enough is enough.

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Man City Star, Kevin De Bruyne Tests Positive For COVID-19

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Manchester City’s playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, will miss Sunday’s game against Everton after testing positive for COVID-19 whilst on international duty with Belgium.

City boss, Pep Guardiola, revealed this in a press interview after being informed of the Belgian’s situation on Wednesday

“He is positive. He has to recover well and try and be healthy. The human being is more important than anything else,” he said on Friday.

“[We have to] be careful because people are still dying. He was vaccinated, so he is more protected. Hopefully, his symptoms will be minor.

De Bruyne returned home and will observe COVID-19 protocols by isolating for  10 days.

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No Country More Liberal Than Nigeria In Granting Media Access To Information – Lai Mohammed

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Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says no other country is as liberal as Nigeria in granting media access to information.

Speaking on Thursday at the ongoing 41st United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) general conference in Paris, Mohammed said fake news and disinformation had reached an alarming rate globally.

The minister said the advent of new media without regulation had aggravated fake news because social media platforms have become the medium of choice for “fake newsagents”.

He called on UNESCO to use its global platform to join in the fight against the spread of fake news.

“UNESCO needs to help governments and the public by placing emphasis on the fight against fake news as much as it could,” he said.

“In addition to the roles of enhancing access to information and protection of journalists, UNESCO should proffer ways to handle fake news.

“The challenge is how to handle the twin evil of fake news and disinformation which have the capacity to cause unrest and destroy the essence of society.

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“Nigeria is completely different from how it is being perceived from outside.

“We are yet to see any country that is more liberal than Nigeria in granting access to information by the media, even among the developed countries.

“For 10 years, I was a spokesperson for the opposition and there was never a time I was incarcerated.

“At the moment, we have an extremely tolerant government to the extent that it is the government that is at the mercy of the media in Nigeria.”

He also said there are at least “145 online publications” devoted to “harassing” the Nigerian government and using the platforms as tools to destabilise the country.

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