January 9, 2021

Breaking: Chidi Ibeh elected Ohanaeze President

Breaking: Chidi Ibeh Elected Ohanaeze President

A former commissioner in Imo State, Engineer Chidi Ibeh has emerged factional President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

Chidi Ibeh, a holder of national award, Member of the Federal Republic, MFR, emerged during a parallel election organized by the Prince Richard Ozobu-led election committee.

Also elected were Dimm Uche Okwukwu, Deputy President General. Okwukwu from Rivers State is the incumbent Secretary-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization.

Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro from Abia State was elected Secretary General.

Ozobu told journalists on Saturday that the election was held in Enugu under strict observance …

Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) Demand Payment In Dollars

Nigerian Governors To Take COVID-19 Vaccine On Live TV

Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Friday said the 36 states governors have agreed to take the COVID-19 vaccine on live television.

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Fayemi, told the State House Correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari that the agreement will help drive acceptance among the populace.

‘We, too, will like to demonstrate to our citizens that we believe that vaccines will work.’

‘The Governors Forum managed the polio vaccines administration in the country, and we have garnered a lot of experience.’

‘We have worked with the Primary

US Capitol: Police Confirms Death Of Officer Injured In Riot

US Capitol: Police Confirms Death Of Officer Injured In Riot

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) has confirmed the death of the officer who was injured during a violent riot in support of President Donald Trump at the Capitol building on Wednesday.

CNN previously reported, citing sources, that an officer involved in dispersing the pro-Trump riot had died, however, USCP initially refuted this information.

‘At approximately 9:30 p.m. (02:30 GMT on Friday) this evening (January 7, 2021), U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on duty.’

‘Officer Sicknick was responding to the riots on Wednesday, January 6, at the U.S. Capitol and was

NIN Registration: Federal Government Extends Deadline

NIN: NIMC Staff End Strike, Resume Enrollment Of Sim Cards

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has resumed the enrolment services of the National Identification Number, NIN, across the country.

NIMC Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Aliyu Aziz, urged workers of the corporation to go about their duty of enrolment.

Recall that some staff members of NIMC had on Wednesday embarked on an industrial action due to poor working condition.

But, Aziz disclosed that the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami intervened in the matter.

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He said Pantami promised to look into the workers grievances and advised them …

US: YouTube Suspends Donald Trump’s Channel

I Will Not Attend Biden’s Inauguration – Trump

Embattled United States President, Donald Trump has disclosed that he will not be attending the inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden.

Mr Trump who until yesterday refused to concede the 2020 election, is currently facing impeachment following the invasion of Capitol Hill by some of his supporters.

The 45th POTUS has consistently claimed that the election was rigged without providing evidence. His claims of rigging got him suspended on major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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On Friday, Mr Trump tweeted that he will not be attending the inauguration.

‘To all of