June 25, 2019

Issues formulated for Governor Obiano and his aides 5

June 25, 2019 8:36 am

By Odumodu Gbulagu

…and Obiano is doing well according to his aides

41. Where is James? Let him tell us the purpose of Purchasing horses for hundreds of millions of naira in the name of security. Where are those “golden” horses?

42. Is it a sign of strategic thinking that Obiano has all manner of SAs, including Ekwedike he made SA on Oja( Flute)? Most of the things he does are incredible but true.

43. Is James aware that the first trip of Obiano to Abuja after he became Governor, he slept at Protea Hotel, thereafter he moved …

Police arraign salesgirl for allegedly stealing ₦2million

June 25, 2019 7:40 am

The police on Tuesday arraigned a 30-year-old salesgirl, Temitope Akinola, in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N2 million from Coca-cola depot.

Akinola, whose address was not provided, is charged with theft.

The Prosecutor, Akpan Ikem, told the court that the defendant committed the offence between Nov. 16, 2018, and June 2019, at the Sound Foundation Area in Oko-Afo area of Lagos State.

Ikem said that the defendant, being a salesgirl to Ocean Crown Coca-cola depot, allegedly converted into her use, the sum of N2 million being …

Actor Charles Okocha cheerful after successful surgery

June 25, 2019 7:15 am

Nollywood actor Charles Okocha a.k.a. Igwe Tupac has expressed gratitude to God after undergoing a successful emergency surgery in the United State of America.

The comic actor, who took to his Instagram handle @charles_okocha to express his gratitude to God and level of excitement, also urged people to get close to God.

“Thank God for a successful medical surgery, I went for a 5 days Vacation trip to California with my son.

“This is where I ended up my Vacation We all should all get close to God-Man propose God disposes.

Zimbabwe bans use of US dollar and other foreign currencies

June 25, 2019 6:45 am

In a bid to defend its fledgeling new currency against black market speculation, Zimbabwe‘s Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube on Monday outlawed the use of the US dollar and a host of other foreign currencies in local transactions.

In 2009, Zimbabwe allowed the US dollar and other foreign currencies to be used as legal tender in the country after hyperinflation decimated the value of the Zimbabwean dollar.

Earlier this year, to pave the way towards ending so-called “dollarisation”, the country laid the foundations for a new Zimbabwean dollar by introducing an interim currency, the Real Time Gross Settlement dollar (RTGS) …

Presidency: Igbo must strategise for 2023 – Aghanya

Igbo leaders meet in Ebonyi over 2023 presidential project

June 25, 2019 5:58 am

Igbo leaders will today meet in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State to begin move for the nation’s presidency in 2023.

To this end, the first state chapter of the South East for Presidency 2023 Movement would be inaugurated at the Women Development Centre (WDC) to be graced by distinguished religious, traditional, political and social actors.

Former Minister of Power, Prof Chinedu Nebo; erstwhile Ambassador to Japan, Dr. Grant Ehiobuche; one-time Aide de Camp (ADC) to the late Biafra warlord Odumegwu Ojukwu, Bishop Obi Onubuogu, and others dignitaries are attending the event.

National Coordinator of the movement, Rev. Okechukwu Christopher Obioha, told The

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Sudan restores Internet for only one person

June 25, 2019 5:39 am

A lawyer in Sudan has told the BBC that the Internet has been restored after a three-week shutdown – but only for him.

Abdel-Adheem Hassan yesterday won a lawsuit against telecoms operator Zain Sudan over the blackout ordered by Sudan’s military rulers.

However, he says his victory is only benefitting him so far as he filed the case in a personal capacity.

The Internet was cut off after security forces violently dispersed protesters camping in central Khartoum.

The protesters want an end to military rule following the coup against long-time leader Omar al-Bashir in April.

Mr Hassan said he is …

Wike removes fees in public primary, secondary schools

June 25, 2019 5:20 am

State-owned primary and secondary schools in Rivers have been directed to stop collecting fees and levies from pupils and students with immediate effect.

Gov. Nyesom Wike gave the directives on Monday during a meeting with the Heads of Primary and Secondary Schools, Senior Secondary Schools Board and Universal Basic Education Board at Government House, Port Harcourt.

He said that the abolition of all forms of fees and levies in public primary and secondary schools across the state was intended to create access to quality education.

Wike also stated that the state government would be sending direct allocations to all primary …