January 2020

IPMAN Crisis: How Danger Was Averted – Sam Onyishi

January 24, 2020 5:19 am
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Peace Mass Transit (PMT) Ltd, Dr. Samuel Onyishi has declared that the quick resolution of the crisis between feuding factions of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) by the Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, averted a major danger.

THISDAY reports that residents were on Tuesday faced with great difficulties as petrol stations shut their doors against motorists over the crisis.

This was following the resurgence of the leadership crisis within the state IPMAN Executives.

Read Also: FG, South-West Governors Agree To Formalise Amotekun

Irregular supplies to and sales at service stations

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Akeredolu: Agreements S’West Govs Reached With Osinbajo

January 24, 2020 5:18 am
The Ondo State Governor and Chairman of the Southwest Governors, Rotimi Akeredolu, has disclosed what was agreed upon during the meeting with the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo with regards to Amotekun.

Akeredolu said governors of the region and Osinbajo agreed on a legal framework to be established to backup the region’s security outfit.

Recall that the Southwest governors had met with Osinbajo yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Read Also: FG, South-West Governors Agree To Formalise Amotekun

The meeting is coming 24 hours after the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, said Amotekun was not

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Sex

Sex Is Not For Gay, Church Of England Amends Marriage Laws

January 24, 2020 5:17 am
The Church of England, on Thursday announced changes in marriage law.

In a statement issued by the House of Bishops, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, the bishops declared that Christians in gay or straight civil partnerships should be sexually abstinent.

According to him, sex is for straight married couples only, adding that a lifelong union between a man and a woman, contracted with the making of vows remains the proper context for sexual activity.

The leaders of the Church, however, warned that churchgoers with civil partnerships should be treated ‘sensitively and pastorally’.

The statement

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Court

Oshiomhole’s Removal: Court Makes Decision

January 24, 2020 5:16 am
A Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, in Jabi, on Thursday declined the Ex-Parte Application filed by the National Vice Chairman, North East of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, a factional Chairman of the APC in Edo state, Anselm Ojezua and others, seeking to remove the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole from office.

Lukman, had told Oshiomhole to convene a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party or resign without further ado.

Lukman’s call came on the heels of the multiple internal crisis rocking the party in states across the country.

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Haram

Archbishop Of Canterbury Breaks Silence On B’Haram Killing

January 24, 2020 5:15 am
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Revd Justin Portal Welby has reacted to the killing of Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State by Boko Haram insurgents.

Andimi was abducted by Boko Haram when they attacked Michika on January 3.

Initially, he was declared missing but later appeared in a video released by Boko Haram, wherein he pleaded with authorities to secure his release.

Joining voices with those who condemned the attack, Archbishop Welby described the death of Andimi as

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Trump: Americans Worship God And Not The Government

January 24, 2020 2:43 am

President of the United States, Donald Trump has declared that the Americans don’t serve the Government, rather they serve God.

He made this declaration during a speech, where he talked about some political powers who were working against religion and Christianity in the white house and in America.  And how they were trying to steer the people’s minds away from worshipping God when Christianity formed the basis on which America was built.

Read Also: Democrats Urge Republican ‘Courage’ At Trump Trial

 

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Akon: I Invested $1Bn To Provide Electricity For Africa

January 24, 2020 2:07 am

Senegalese American vocalist Akon born Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (/ˈeɪkɒn/; born April 16, 1973)  is known for his R&B-style vocals, which are featured in his own hit songs as well as collaborations with hip-hop artists. He is a songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor.

Akon has been in the stardom spotlight since 2007 and is regarded as one of the top acts to emerge from Africa. He recently talked about his $1 billion investment in a Chinese company to provide electricity to Africans on his verified Facebook page.

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FG, South-West Governors Agree To Formalise Amotekun

January 23, 2020 3:28 pm

The Federal Government and Governors of states in the South-west have reached the agreement to draw up a legal framework for the Western Security Network code-named: Amotekun.

Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, disclosed this to state house correspondents at the end of a meeting Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo had with the six governors from the region on Thursday.

Read Also: Uzodinma: Amechi Rejects Supreme Court Judgement In Imo

Akeredolu said the legal framework will help resolve all “burning issues” surrounding the security network.

Asked if the governors failed to draw up the legal framework for the outfit before the launch …

Biafra-Nigeria War: 50 Years, short Distance Not Travelled

January 23, 2020 3:26 pm

Chief John Odigie-Oyegun must have seen it all. Currently, Oyegun, a senior citizen is also one of the grandees of Nigerian politics. Oyegun has been a top bureaucrat, having retired as a federal permanent secretary. Perhaps, feeling too young to be “tired,” Oyegun punted for politics and succeeded. He was elected governor of his Edo home state. After that, Oyegun, eternally energetic, turned up a party lord and apparatchik. Along the way, however, his worst enemies successfully triggered a coup. Oyegun was sacked unceremoniously as party chieftain. In other words, if there is any Nigerian who has seen it all, …

S’East Govs Not Doing Enough For Igbos – Pete Edochie

January 23, 2020 3:26 pm

Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Pete Edochie, has asked South East Governors to fashion out modalities to rescue the culture and tradition of Igbo through motion pictures.

Edochie, who bemoaned the neglect of Igbo culture and language, especially the youths, said the governors were yet to show enough commitment towards ensuring that Igbo culture is sustained.

He stressed that the preservation and promotion of Igbo culture was sacrosanct.

Edochie stated this during the auditioning of upcoming triple series which include Lion of Africa; Going to America, King Omenka and Haunted, at Ofuobi African Centre, Enugu.

Read Also: Uzodinma: Amechi Rejects Supreme
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Igbo Presidency‘ll Douse Tension In Nigeria – Uchendu

January 23, 2020 3:23 pm

Mark Uchendu, the immediate past Secretary to Imo State Government under Sen. Rochas Okorocha’s administration has said the Supreme Court judgment that ousted Chief Emeka Ihedioha has proved that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s guber election in Imo State knew that he did not win the governorship election.

In this interview, he spoke on various issues.

We received with shock the death of your kinsman and member of your party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Benjamin Uwajumogu, what can you say about the late federal lawmaker?

Late Sen. Benjamin Uwajumogu was a jolly …

Recapitalisation: NIA Urges Operators On Use Of Extension

January 23, 2020 3:23 pm

The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has urged insurers to take advantage of the recapitalisation extension recently announced by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to prepare well for the exercise.

The Director General of NIA, Mrs. Yetunde Ilori, who made this appeal in a statement while commenting on recent developments on the sector’s recapitalisation initiative noted that by the extension, some of the initial challenges thrown up by the first date have been addressed hence, operators now have sufficient time to comply with the directive instead of having to go into the exercise without adequate preparation and diligent execution.

Ilori added …

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