January 15, 2020

Electoral Act Must Be Amended For Credible Elections – Sen Gyang

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Why FG Must Review Welfare

January 15, 2020 7:19 am

Senator representing Plateau North, Istifanus Gyang has appealed to the Federal Government to use the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day to review the welfare of serving officers and men as well as retirees, “including dead benefits and wellbeing of surviving families”.

He also said as the Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Defence, the Committee will initiate and engage necessary legislative interventions to further equip and empower the Armed Forces “to effectively undertake and deliver on their clearly defined constitutional responsibility”.

Gyang disclosed this through his Special Adviser Media and Protocol, Ibrahim Musa Ashoms, on the occasion of the 2020

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Empowerment: I’ll Distribute Shovels LG Boss Blasts Critics

January 15, 2020 7:17 am

The last is yet to be head on the controversy over the distribution of wheelbarrow to some youths in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State as a means of empowerment.

THISDAY had reported that the Transition Committee Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Chinwe Ugwu distributed 30 wheelbarrows to the youths during an empowerment programme.

The development attracted harsh comments from residents of Enugu and beyond, with many calling it a ‘show of shame.’

But defending her actions, Ugwu was quoted as saying, “I decided to empower barrow pushers of Nsukka local government council, irrespective of ethnicity

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Imo: Details Of Hope Uzodinma’s Swearing-In

January 15, 2020 7:16 am

Imo Governor-Elect, Senator Hope Uzodinma and his Deputy, Professor Placid Njoku will be sworn in Wednesday at 1pm.

Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice Paschal Nnadi, will conduct the inauguration at the Government House where security remains tight

Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will then give an inaugural speech.

Thereafter, he will address a press conference.

Uzodinma is expected to announce his first set of appointment within 24 hours.

Positions like Chief of Staff, Secretary to the State Government and Chief Press Secretary would be filled.

The Supreme Court, in a unanimous Judgment on Tuesday, sacked Emeka Ihedioha

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How Pastor In UK Raped Children, Adults In church

January 15, 2020 4:19 am

A 60-year-old Cherubim and Seraphim pastor based in Birmingham, in the United Kingdom, identified as Michael Oluronbi was on Tuesday, January 14th, convicted by a UK court for 24 counts of child sexual abuse and rape.

He was found guilty of 15 counts of rape, seven counts of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault

Oluronbi was arrested at Birmingham Airport in May last year, while trying to leave the country for Nigeria, Daily Mail reports.

His wife, Juliana Oluronbi was also convicted of three counts of aiding and abetting rape.

According to court papers, five of the seven

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Why Buhari Govt Declared Amotekun ‘Illegal’ – Fani-Kayode

January 15, 2020 4:19 am

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation has kicked against a statement by the Nigerian government describing ‘Operation Amotekun’ as illegal.

Recall that in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr Umar Gwandu, the government said the establishment of Amotekun was not backed by any known law in the land.

“The setting up of the paramilitary organization called “Amotekun” is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law.,” Malami said.

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Imo: What Ohanaeze Said About Uzodinma After Victory

January 15, 2020 4:16 am

The Youth Wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has congratulated Sen. Hope Uzodinma on his Supreme Court victory on Tuesday, saying that it is a `victory well deserved’.

It said that the Supreme Court had once again reassured the masses that the court remained the last hope of the common man.

The National Publicity Secretary of the group, Chief Osmond Nkeoma made this known in a statement he made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Owerri on Tuesday.

He thanked God for the success of Uzodinma

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Minimum Wage: Govt Begins Payment January

January 15, 2020 4:15 am

The Niger State Government will commence the payment of the new National Minimum Wage this January.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello made this disclosure on Tuesday when he received Chairmen of the 25 Local Government Areas.

He said that a committee has been set up already and considerable progress has been made in an ongoing negotiation to begin the implementation of the new minimum wage.

“At the moment, our top priority is to address those that have been affected directly by the minimum wage and what it means is,

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Imo : How Okorocha Reacted To Uzodinma’s Victory

January 15, 2020 4:15 am

Former Imo Gov. Rochas Okorocha has felicitated Sen. Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the Supreme Court ruling declaring him the winner of the 2019 governorship election in the State.

NAN reports that the Supreme Court nullified election of Emeka Ihedioha of the PDP as the governor of the state and declared Uzodinma winner of the governorship election held in Imo.

It ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to withdraw the certificate of return from former Governor Emeka Ihedioha and issue Uzodinma with certificate of return as governor of the state.

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