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Jul

2020

I’ve never received NDDC contract since 2003— Gbajabiamila explodes *Name Lawmakers who received NDDC contracts in 48hrs, Akpabio told

NATIONAL NEWS#fraud, Akpabio, embezzlement, mismanagement of funds, NDDC

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has today exonerated himself from the ongoing catastrophe revolving around the NDDC. It would be recalled that Akpabio had earlier told a House committee, on Monday that 60% of the contracts awarded by the NDDC was given to lawmakers. However, while addressing the House on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila, who has been a federal lawmaker since 2003, said he had never received any NDDC contract before. He, therefore, has issued the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, 48 hours to provide names of lawmakers who received the said NDDC contracts or face…

Jul

2020

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I Will Not be Cowed, Ex-NDDC Boss explodes, as she Recounts Ordeal Police unwarranted invasion … Nunieh, now Refugee in Govt’ House

NATIONAL NEWSarrest, NDDC, police seige, refugee

Former acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Joi Nunieh says she will not give into intimidation, whatsoever, as she recounts her ordeal when she was assaulted by the police at her house. Speaking at Government House, Port Harcourt after shortly after her rescue from police siege by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Nunieh said: “Early this morning around 4 O’clock, I learnt that people were around my gate. I made some calls and I tried to reach the state governor because he told me that if I see any strange movement that I should alert him…

Jul

2020

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Hurray! Nigerian Air Force: Member Nkole makes mind-blowing revelation … Releases email to assist eligible candidates

NATIONAL NEWS#federal government of Nigeria, #Nigerian Air Force, #Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, Abia youths

The member representing Arochukkwu /Ohafia federal constituency, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole has enjoined Abians to embrace the on going AIRMEN/AIRWOMEN recruitment exercise (BMTC 2020. A release made available to FamousReporters revealed that Rt. Hon. Uko had confirmed the authenticity of the online application into the Nigerian Air Force. The youth orientated House Member encouraged Abia youths and all illegible citizens to utilize the golden opportunity to enable them advance in their life pursuit. The release read in detail: The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency wishes to confirm the information that the NIGERIAN AIR FORCE has released guidelines on application for…

Jul

2020

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Ohanaeze Youths exonerate S/East govs from Nnia Nwodo Regional stabilisation trust fund saga

NATIONAL NEWS#ipob, BIAFRA, Chief David Nweze Umahi, Nnia nwodo, ohaneze ndi Igbo, regional stabilisation trust fund

The apex socio-cultural youth organisation in Igbo land, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, has said the South-East Governors were not part of the proposed stabilisation trust fund in the zone, by the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Nnia Nwodo. This is even as the Igbo youths described this latest move by the embattled Ohanaeze Ndigbo helmsman, as efforts by a sinking man in a deep ocean. According to the group, Nwodo's current move was geared towards overthrowing the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Igbo youths group stated this in a statement signed by its President-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Secretary General,…

Jun

2020

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COVID-19: An urgent call for a diffrent approach in Nigeria
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NATIONAL NEWS#COVID-19, #Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, death, lockdown, Nigeria centre for disease control

The Global Coronavirus pandemic blindsided the whole world with the nature of its arrival and spread. The fact that the most advanced civilisations were not able to prevent its spread to their countries nor manage its effects bears testimony to just how unpredictable a scourge this is. Till date, all efforts geared towards the virus have at best been crisis management and in worst instances, flailing without direction. Nigeria, being a member of the global committee of nations, was also caught in the milieu of the effects of the pandemic. Inevitably, we registered our index COVID-19 case on the 27th…

Jun

2020

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Family, Oyo govt clash over Ajimobi’s burial site • Ajimobi’ll not be buried in mosque — Imam Wale Oyewale

NATIONAL NEWS#SenatorAjimobi, burial, death, dispute, family war, mosque

Facts emerged on Saturday that a lingering cold war between the family of the former Governor of Oyo Sate, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and the Oyo State Government was largely responsible for the delay in his burial. The death and subsequent plans for the burial of former Governor of Oyo Sate, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi is dust as both the government, the family and The late Ajimobi died in a Lagos hospital on Thursday after some complications arising from COVID-19. According to Islamic injunction, the former governor was supposed to have been buried immediately or the next day after his demise.…

Jun

2020

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CROSS RIVER VS ISU CRISIS: Uko Nkole promises lasting solution to inter-communal crisis … As he performs sample distribution of relief Materials To Isu Community

NATIONAL NEWS#Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, inter communal war, peace and unity

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency has in his bid to provide lasting solution to the subsistent inter communal war between Isu community, in Arochukwu LGA of Abia and their sister state Cross Rivers reiterated his commitment towards facilitating the process of delineating the boundary by the National Boundary Commission.Recall that Rt. Hon. Nkole had earlier through a motion of urgent National Importance on the floor of the green chamber among other prayers called on the President to mandate the National Boundary Commission to delineate the boundary that will bring a permanent restoration of peace and tranquility in the troubled…

Jun

2020

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Marginalisation in appointments: Igbo youth disassociate self from N50bn suit against Buhari

NATIONAL NEWS#President Mohammadu Buhari, lawsuit, marginalisation of South East, Ohanaeze ndi Igbo

The leadership of the apex socio-cultural youth organisation in Igbo land, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, says it has disassociated itself from the N50bn lawsuit against the President Muhammadu Buhari (rted), by eminent Southern and Middle-belt leaders. The Igbo youth group said its position on the matter had become imperative considering the fact that critical leaders of thought in the South-East geo-political zone, were not consulted. While commending those who filed the lawsuit against the President, which according to it, was geared towards ensuring justice and sustainance of principle of Federal Character, the group noted that it was acting…

Jun

2020

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Isu Communual Crisis: Rep Member Nkole flags off distribution of relief materials for victims

NATIONAL NEWScommunual war

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated relief materials to persons affected by the inter Communal Community Conflict in Isu Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State on Wednesday 2020. Speaking during the flag off distribution ceremony, the Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Nkole thanked the donors and lauded all prominent politicians in Abia North for their pivotal role to ensure that peace was restored to community. Nkole expressed shock at their visit to Ohabuike Primary School, Ubila, Obiene Arochukwu in Isu, Ututu, Arochukwu respectively, noting that same will reflect the devastating impact of the inter…

Jun

2020

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Jihadist herdsmen butcher man in Imo state, INC draws battle line

NATIONAL NEWS#igbo national council, death, defense, jihadist herdsmen, killing, revenge, war

Following the incessant killings in Igbo land by a group of Jihadists killer Herdsmen and the recent brutal killing of a man, (name withheld) in Mbano Autonomous Community in Agwa clan, Oguta LGA of, Imo State, in the South East region of Nigeria, aggrieved Igbo National Council, (INC) has resolved stand up in defense of the entire territories of the Igbo Nation. This was revealed in a press statement jointly signed byCmrd. Chilos Godsent and Cmrd. Zulu Ofoelue, the President- General and Secretary-General, respectively, INC, and made available to newsmen. The release read in detail: INC launches "Operation Lion Walk"…