Sultan Rewards Keke Rider Who Returned Forgotten N500k With Same Amount

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October 25, 2021

As the call for Igbo Presidency gathers momentum, a prominent Igbo leader in Lagos, Chief Apollos Daniel Chukwuemeka, popularly known as Onwah British has called on the people of South East region to be united and speak with one voice to make the Igbo Presidency a reality.

Onwah British, an Immigration and Travel Consultant observed that lack of unity and inability to unite for a common front will scheme the region out of a pride of place in the Nigerian project, insisting that time has come for Igbo President to emerge.

Speaking with newsmen shortly after his recognition with award of excellence in humanitarian services by Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos on Saturday, the Managing Director/CEO Perfect Price Supermarket said there is never a time for Ndigbo to put their differences aside than now to enable the region muster the needed strength to produce President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor in 2023, saying this would address the secessionist agitation in Igbo land.

While commending men of the armed forces for their sacrifices in curbing terrorism and banditry in Northern Nigeria, he urged that more is done to keep the people safe.

He said, “My advice to Ndi Igbo is to be united in purpose and goal. We come together to set agenda for the project called Nigeria. We must speak with one voice.

“Ndi Igbo is part of Nigeria, we must therefore play our role to remain relevant in the Nigeria project. We must unite to pursue our common goal and aspiration in the Nigeria project and time has come for Igbo president.

“We must also commend the present administration and the sacrifices of our gallant men and women in the military in their fight against insurgency, terrorism, banditry and kidnapping that is ravaging the country”.

The Abia-born community leader also joined other Igbo prominent sons and daughters to call for the immediate, unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, saying it would calm the tension in the Southeast geopolitical zone.

Chief Apollos according to Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos was recognized for his ‘achievement in Humanitarian Services which remains unequalled and indelible in the history of Nigeria in general and Ndigbo in particular’.

The event also coincided with the 2021 Nnoko Ndigbo and iriji (new yam festival) of Igbo speaking community in Lagos.

This is not the first time Chief Apollos, a member of Igbo Community Lagos state and Executive member Igbo General Assembly Lagos is being recognized for his selfless contributions in the development of humanity.

In 2020, he was also honoured by Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Lagos.

Alleged Diversion Of Funds: EFCC Grills Ex-Senate President, Anyim

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October 24, 2021

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday October 24, 2021 commenced the interrogation of a former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim in a case of corruption and diversion of public funds.

Anyim who arrived the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Jabi, Abuja at about 3pm, was grilled by a team of operatives.

Though details of the specific allegations against the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, were sketchy as of press time, a source familiar with the case informed that, it is tied to the corruption and money laundering case involving former Aviation Minister and serving senator, Senator Stella Oduah.

Part of the rehabilitation funds to the tune of N780 million were allegedly traced to a company in which Senator Anyim has interest.

When contacted, Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman said he has not been briefed.

Constructive Engagement, Power Balancing Will Manage Secessionist Agitation – FCT Ohanaeze Ndigbo Leader

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October 24, 2021

The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, FCT chapter, Nze Ifeanyichukwu Obasi-Nwaeze has said the secessionist agitation in the South East region will be reasonably fought if there is constructive engagement with the government as well as balancing in power, employment, and appointment.

Nze Nwaeze, a legal practitioner who spoke in an interview with ABN TV in Abuja said there is a need for enquiry as to how the government has balanced employment in accordance with the 1999 Constitution as amended, especially in the FCT. This he describes as constructive engagement with the government.

According to him, when issues are well presented, it paves way for the window of solution.

Barr. Nwaeze further emphasised that when the South West region of the country had a similar sense of marginalisation like the Igbos, which he attributed to fuelling the secessionist agitation in the region, they were reconciled with a Presidential office in 1999.

He said there is a need for reconciliation and pacification of Ndigbo, just like their South West counterparts.

This he said among other things should come by way of allowing the South East region to produce the next President of the country.

“I think time has come for that reconciliation. And that reconciliation can be actualized by allowing an Igbo man to come and repair the country.

“Check a man’s family and check his performance, either in politics or any other office. It is his performance that speaks.

“What you are able to do in your family, you replicate even in higher stage. Your functional potential is determined by your performance in the enclave.

“So if the Igbo man has shown that he is able to succeed even in the worst of climate, then it means what we are passing through is child’s play to an Igbo man when he comes up,” he said.

He faulted the government over the use of military force to subdue secessionist agitation in the South East spearheaded by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB.

According to the Ohanaeze leader, negotiation should have been the most workable option to manage the situation.

Gunmen Kill 3 Policemen In Ebonyi

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October 24, 2021

Gunmen Sunday morning allegedly attacked the Nigerian Police Division at Unwana, Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi state, and killed three policemen on duty, including a constable and two inspectors.

A source from the area, who spoke to our correspondent noted that the gunmen stormed the area around 2:am, adding that one of the gunmen was killed by the police during the attack.

He said: “They killed 3 policemen: one constable and two inspectors and the police killed one of the gunmen. Nobody knows the identity of the gunmen and police have taken the remains away.

“The incident happened around 2am. Nobody knows the route they came from. All we heard was gunshots for about 10 minutes. At the moment, there is no information to know if they destroyed or stole anything from the police station.

“The men were masked, but the one killed had been unveiled by the police to ascertain his identity. He also had red clothing that looks like a charm tied around his waist.”

Abia Speaker Celebrates Hon Nnenna Ukeje On Her Birthday

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October 24, 2021

Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji has described former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon Nnenna Ukeje as a rare political amazon with an impeccable pedigree, whose sound legislative prowess ensured passage of landmark bills into laws. He also described her as a good ambassador of Abia State who carries herself with dignity, and a politician always close to her people.

The Speaker stated this in his congratulatory message to Hon Ukeje on the occasion of her birthday today.

While wishing the former House Committee Chairman on Foreign Affairs a happy birthday, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji prayed God to grant her long life and prosperity.

If All Political Parties Should Zone Their 2023 Presidential Tickets To South East, Can Douse Separatist Agitation – Ex-DSS Boss, Nkemdirim Advices [VIDEO]

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October 24, 2021

If All Political Parties Should Zone Their 2023 Presidential Tickets To South East, Can Douse Separatist Agitation - Ex-DSS Boss, Nkemdirim Advices [VIDEO] — Chief Raymond Nkemdirim

A former Director Operations of the Department of State Services, DSS, Chief Raymond Nkemdirim has said brute force alone will not end the separatist agitation going on in the Southeast geopolitical zone, calling on government to take corrective actions politically to douse the tension, ABN TV reports.

Speaking at his home in Abuja on Saturday when a delegation of Igbere TV management paid him a visit to inform him of his nomination for award of Outstanding Security Achievement, Nkemdirim who retired as the Director Operations in the Service after 35 years said the agitation is caused by a number of factors, including marginalization.

He insisted that until these are addressed and every region of the country given a sense of belonging, force alone is not enough to quell the crisis.

He said there a mindset of marginalization which shooting alone cannot address, adding that wrong political actions in the past has heightened the call for a separate nation, Biafra.

Nkemdirim particularly mentioned the issue of political appointment that did not represent Federal Character as one of the factors that need to be addressed.

He said out of the three regions of the country, only South East does not have a representation at the security circle of the current government, submitting that it creates a sense of alienation.

He also expressed concern that there has not been equity in the power balancing among the regions.

According to the security expert, while other regions of the country had at one time or the other produced the President, Southeast has not done so.

He therefore called on political parties not to zone their Presidential tickets elsewhere ahead of 2023 election apart from the Southeast to reduce the call for a separate state.

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Man Who Pushed Girlfriend To Death After Seeing Her Coming Out From A Compound Arrested In Bauchi

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October 24, 2021

The Police Command in Bauchi State has arrested one Enoch Yohanna who allegedly pushed his girlfriend, Ruth Amos to her death.

Spokesman of Bauchi Command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, in a statement on Friday said a patrol by detectives, sighted the 28-year old lady laying in a pool of blood with wounds on her head and blood gushing from her mouth at the Sabon Kaura area of Bauchi metropolis.

It was revealed that on the date of the incident , Enoch sighted the deceased coming out of the compound of another man and out of jealousy, challenged her, which led to an argument between them.

In the process, he allegedly pushed her and she hit her head on the ground.

The statement stated that further investigation into the incident showed that the deceased and Yohanna were in a romantic relationship and had two children before her unfortunate death.

The 27-year old suspect, who resides in Gwallameji Doka, upon his arrest was said to have voluntarily confessed to committing the crime.

The statement partly reads: “On 07/10/2021 at about 0445hrs a Joint patrol team in collaboration with the Peace and security committee while on visibility patrol sighted a young lady laying in a pool of blood with wounds on her head and blood gushing from her mouth at Sabon Kaura, the team evacuated the victim to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital Bauchi, where medical doctor certified her dead. ”

“During the course of investigation, one Hajara Amos aged 56yrs of Bayara village was identified as the deceased mother and also identified the deceased as Ruth Amos aged 28yrs of the same address.”

The Command said the suspect will soon be profiled and charged to court

Buhari Set To Unveil Nigeria’s Digital Currency Monday

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October 24, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to formally unveil the Nigerian Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known as the eNaira, on Monday 25 October 2021, at the State House, Abuja, ABN TV has learned.

The launch of the eNaira is a culmination of several years of research work by the Central Bank of Nigeria in advancing the boundaries of payments system in order to make financial transactions easier and seamless for every strata of the society. Following series of engagements with relevant stakeholders including the banking community, fintech operators, merchants, and indeed, a cross-section of Nigerians, the CBN designed the digital currency, which shall be activated on Monday, October 25, 2021.

The eNaira, therefore, marks a major step forward in the evolution of money and the CBN is committed to ensuring that the eNaira, like the physical Naira, is accessible by everyone.

Given that the eNaira is a journey, the unveiling marks the first step in that journey, which will continue with a series of further modifications, capabilities, and enhancements to the platforms. The CBN will continue to work with relevant partners to ensure a seamless process that will benefit every user, particularly those in the rural areas and the unbanked population.

Since the eNaira is a new product, and amongst the first CBDCs in the world, we have put a structure to promptly address any issue that might arise from the pilot implementation of the eNaira.

Accordingly, following Monday’s formal launch by the President, the Bank will further engage various stakeholders as we enter a new age consistent with global financial advancement.

The theme of the eNaira is: “Same Naira, more possibilities”.

At Wedding Of Fayose’s Son, Makinde Advises Nigerians Not To Die For Politicians

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October 24, 2021