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Breaking: FG, South West Govs Take Decision On Amotekun

January 23, 2020 3:19 pm
The federal government and the Southwest state governors on Thursday, agreed to set up a legal framework to legalise the establishment of a regional security outfit, operation Amotekun.

Amotekun, an initiative of Southwest Governors, was first declared illegal last Tuesday by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

The agreement was reached after a closed-door meeting presided over by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, TVC reports.

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THISDAY earlier reported that Osinbajo met with the southwest Governors immediately after the expanded National Economic Council meeting.

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Uzodinma: Amechi Rejects Supreme Court Judgement In Imo

January 23, 2020 10:34 am

First Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazuluike Amechi, has condemned the January 17 Supreme Court ruling, which nullified the election of Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Imo State Governor and replaced him with Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ameachi in a statement titled, “Save this Nation” described the Supreme Court judgement as an embarrassment to Nigerians and the judiciary.

He called for reversal of the apex court judgement, adding that the removal of Ihedioha has brought dishonour to the Supreme Court of Nigeria and shame to Nigeria

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Again, PDP NEC To Meet In Ihedioha, Other Issues

January 23, 2020 10:31 am

Barely one week after the 87th National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met to discuss the nullification of the governorship election in Imo State by the Supreme Court that removed Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as governor, it will meet again on Monday to discuss the matter and other issues affecting the party.

In a statement issued wednesday, the National Secretary of the party, Senator Umaru Tsauri, who summoned the NEC meeting, said: “All members of the Peoples Democratic Party National Executive Committee (NEC) are hereby invited to the 88th meeting of the NEC on Monday, January 27, 2020.”…

Perjury: Groups Challenge Omo-Agege To Show Documents

January 23, 2020 5:41 am

Guardians of Democracy and Development; Partners for Legislative Agenda for Nigeria; Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative; and a coalition of civil society and youth groups in Nigeria have challenged the Senate Deputy President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, to present court papers absolving him of the allegations of perjury.

The coalition, in a statement yesterday by its Convener, Solomon Adodo, said it has also submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the National Security Adviser; and the Chief of Staff to the President, insisting that it would only rest when the right thing is done.

The groups had earlier …

Igbo President ‘ll Transform Nigeria –Ezenwankwo

January 23, 2020 5:36 am

Chief Christopher Okwudili Ezenwankwo is a member representing Orumba North and South Federal Constituency of Anambra State at the House of Representatives. He said the South-East geopolitical zone deserves to produce the president of the country in 2023 for equity, justice and fairness. He spoke on various issues in this interview.

How far about the South-East Development Commission bill?

We are on it, there are processes it has to pass through before it will be finally passed into law. I’m assuring you that by the grace of God, we will pass the bill into law. It will be a reality. …

Imo To Prosper Under Me, Says Uzodinma

January 23, 2020 5:29 am

Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has assured the state that it will prosper under his watch as the era of executive lawlessness and neo-feudalism is a thing of the past.

In his maiden broadcast yesterday to the people of the state, Uzodinma outlined policy measures which his administration intended to apply to achieve the dream of a ‘New Imo’. Such policies include restoration of due process, financial discipline, re-invigoration of the heath sector and security of lives and property.

The governor stated that his vision of the state is predicated on freedom, security and shared prosperity welded into …

Uzodinma Speaks On Payment Of New Minimum Wage

January 22, 2020 4:22 pm
Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, has assured workers in the state of his readiness to pay the new national minimum wage of ₦30,000.

The governor gave the assurance in a maiden state wide broadcast in Owerri on Wednesday.

Uzodinma, who thanked workers for their patience and support, however, said that the time had come to give them a voice among their contemporaries in other states.

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He said that payment of the new minimum wage would commence with the completion of negotiations with labour leaders in the state.

He added

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‘Tinubu Can’t Identify With The Suffering Of Yorubas’

January 22, 2020 4:15 pm

An Afenifere leader, Professor Femi Okurounmu, has faulted the statement released today by a former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, on the Western Nigeria Security Network, known as Operation Amotekun.

Okurounmu said it is a pity that Tinubu could not identify with the sufferings of the Yoruba; saying Tinubu’s statement is neither here nor there.

NAN reported earlier that Tinubu has finally broken his silence on Operation Amotekun, with a statement he personally signed and released on Wednesday.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with NAN in Abeokuta, the Yoruba leader said Tinubu “is trying to please ‘them in Abuja’

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Amotekun Is Vote Of No Confidence On Buhari – PDP

January 22, 2020 4:14 pm
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Wednesday declared that the establishment of Operation Amotekun by Southwest governors was a vote of no confidence on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Presidency.

PDP said Buhari cannot guarantee national security and unity, hence the creation of Amotekun and other similar security outfits across the country.

The opposition party’s NWC stated this following a wide consultation and was contained in a statement by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan.

Read Also: Nigerians In America Back S’West Governors On Amotekun

According to the statement: “Following a wide consultation and after an extensive

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Insecurity: Buhari Govt Has Failed Woefully – Bishop Manza

January 22, 2020 12:37 pm
The Catholic Bishop of Adamawa Diocese, Bishop Stephen Manza, has regretted that the federal government has failed woefully in its constitutional responsibility of protecting and securing Nigerians.

He, therefore, told the federal government to stop deceiving Nigerians about defeating the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents.

The Clergy, who confirmed the unfortunate killing of the Christian Association of Nigerian, CAN, Chairman for Michika local government area of Adamawa State, Rev. Lawan Andimi, by the insurgents, enjoined the government to be more decisive in handling matters of security and protecting innocent citizens of the country.

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In Imo, There’s Uneasy Calm

January 22, 2020 12:27 pm

Nseobong Okon-Ekong and Amby Uneze write that while there is a sense of apprehension in some parts of Imo State over Supreme Court’s January 14, 2020 judgment that sacked Emeka Ihedioha of Peoples Democratic Party and installed Hope Uzodinma of All Progressives Congress as governor of the state, there have been increasing calls for a truce

A good number of people in Imo State are not in a good mood. Sections of the state are engulfed in crisis following the January 14, 2020 controversial judgment of the apex court which sacked Chief Emeka Ihedioha as governor of the state and …

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Adamawa: Gov Fintiri Vows To Probe Bindow, Others

January 22, 2020 12:26 pm
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State on Thursday, responded to his Supreme Court victory, declaring that he would probe his predecessors and those who have administered the 21 local government areas.

“I am going to probe past administrations that wrecked the state, from the state down to local council level,” the governor told the crowd of supporters during a reception for him following his return from Abuja after the Wednesday Supreme Court judgement that upheld his election.

The governor, who was again approached by newsmen at Ribasu Square immediately after his speech at the podium, told the newsmen, “I thank

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