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Ganduje Sacks Commissioner For Not Being Loyal To Government, Nominates Replacement
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has sacked the state Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Dr Muhammad Tahar Adam, popularly known as “Baba Impossible”. The state Commissioner for information and Internal Affairs, Mallam Muhammad Garba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. He said the sack of the commissioner is with immediate effect. The statement read in part, “The sacking of the...
Wike Leading Ugwuanyi, Ikpeazu, Other Governors To Doom, Says Ohanaeze Youths
The Ohanaeze N’digbo Youth Council Worldwide has advised Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State to end their romance with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, saying he was leading them to doom. A statement issued yesterday by the national president of the group, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, said the advice became necessary to avoid regrets. Okwu...
President Buhari To Sign 2023 Budget Tuesday – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, on Friday, said President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the 2023 appropriation bill on Tuesday, January 3 2023. Lawan stated this after a closed-door meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Lawan, who arrived at the State House few minutes before 3:00pm, said he discussed the President’s recent additional loan request and the...
Ohanaeze Ndigbo FCT Mourns Prof. Obiozor, Urges Peace In Igbo Organisations
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has mourned the demise of the President-General of the Pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Prof. George Obiozor, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul. The chapter president, Nze (Barr.) Ifeanyichukwu Obasi-Nweze (Mmuo!) in a statement on Friday also sued for peace and unity in all Igbo socio-cultural organisations. "As we pray for the...
Sen. Kalu Mourns Pele’s Demise, Extols Uncommon Football Skills
Chief Whip of the Senate and Pillar of Sports in Africa, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has commiserated with football lovers across the globe over the demise of three-time world cup winner, Pele, who passed at the age of 82. Lamenting the passing of the soccer legend, Kalu acknowledged the uncommon skills of the late footballer, adding that sports enthusiasts will...
IPOB: Police Reveal How Army Deserter Who Killed Gulak Was Arrested
Imo State Police Command on Wednesday said it arrested a deserter from the Nigerian Army and one of the notorious and vicious commanders of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Lance Corporal Nwangwu Chiwendu also known as “Onyearmy”. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Mike Abattam, paraded the suspect in Owerri. He said the native of Amaohuru Nguru in Aboh...
Sen. Kalu Mourns Prof. Obiozor, Says Death Big Loss To Nigeria, Igbo Nation
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has described the passing of President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor as a colossal loss to the nation and Igbo race. Extolling the virtues of the late envoy, Kalu stressed that Obiozor made invaluable contributions to nation building in various capacities. Kalu noted that the...
Gov. Ikpeazu Expresses Grief Over Death Of Ohanaeze President-General, Prof Obiozor
The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor has expressed deep sadness of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Professor George Obiozor. Governor Ikpeazu says he remembers Professor Obiozor as a ranking member of the global academic community, a world acclaimed Professor of International Relations, Diplomat of the finest grade, Nigeria's former Ambassador to the United States of America and President...
Law Permits Former Governors, Deputies To Go Home With Official Cars — Osun Speaker
Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye, on Wednesday said the state law empowers governors, their deputies and some top public officials to go with their official vehicles when they retire from office. Owoeye made this known during plenary, while reacting to the call made by Gov. Ademola Adeleke, asking the former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, his deputy, cabinet...
Reps Wants Policemen Banned From Consumption Of Alcohol While On Duty After Killing Of Lawyer On Christmas Day
Nigeria's House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a resolution seeking to ban police officers on duty from consuming alcohol and “hard substances” while on duty. The resolution follows the murder of one Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer, shot dead on Sunday by a police officer from the Ajiwe police station in Lagos. She was killed on her way back from...
