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I usually want do this but it is becoming a burden that has to get off my chest as seeing my neighbors suffer daily for bread has become something I cannot sit back and watch.

My neighbor retired from the Lagos state civil service about 3 years ago and ever since then it has been hell and a struggle for them to feed or even pay school fees of their children. I inquired why they are having such challenged as their father was a civil servant and he should at least get his pension (f not lump sum, in quotes) and was told the Lagos state government for sone years have not paid pensions.

One of his mates who also retired around the same time got sick, got worse and died. The deceased's wife also died in the ensuing troubles. I don't want to lose my neighbor or his wife.

I don't want his children (who I am friends with) to drop out of school or have to have the fear or not being able to afford tuition and hunger reduce how their performance. It is unfair to have people work for decades and when they should retire from the highest work they have some, they are denied the entitlement that will ease their life.

Please our senior citizens need help Lagos should not be owing these people.

Please help me post this. You can be saving a life

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…Allocates N252 million for re-accreditation of IMT courses

…Okays 12 courts for enforcement of Child Rights Law

The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved and directed the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB) to recruit additional 1,500 primary school teachers to enhance basic education in the state.

The administration also approved the sum of N252,456,917.67 (two hundred and fifty two million, four hundred and fifty six thousand, nine hundred and seventeen naira, sixty seven kobo) for the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) to pursue the re-accreditation of the institution’s courses whose prior accreditation had expired.

Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council’s meeting, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eze, disclosed that the basic requirement for the recruitment is National Certificate of Education (NCE), adding that the candidates must have teaching background and would accept to reside and teach in the rural communities. He stressed that Gov. Ugwuanyi, through his grassroots development initiatives, has provided in the rural areas, some amenities that attract people to urban centres.

It would be recalled that Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration had recruited over 4000 teachers since its inception, to create jobs and improve the standard of learning in the state.

According to Prof. Eze, “His Excellency is committed and determined to ensure that teachers continue to be available at the basic education level so that our children will benefit from the investment that the state government is making in the education sector”.

He explained that “a good number of our teachers at the primary school level have retired and some lost to death”, noting the recruitment exercise was to fill the vacuum created to ensure availability of teachers at the classrooms for effective teaching and learning.

Consequently, the education commissioner further disclosed that “the council directed ENSUBEB to make arrangement for the recruitment of additional one thousand five hundred teachers to ensure that those who are qualified are appropriately placed so that our children will continue to benefit”.

On IMT, Prof. Eze stated that the fund was approved sequel to a presentation by the Governing Council and management of the institution, which informed the EXCO of the need for the re-accreditation of the courses on the premise that “when a course is accredited, after five years, that course needed re-accreditation”.

He maintained the approval was in line with Gov. Ugwuanyi’s interest in ensuring that IMT is repositioned.

His words: “You will recall that since the inception of this administration, His Excellency has invested so much in IMT because he believes that IMT is the prime institution in this state and that he has to do whatever it takes to make sure that he brings IMT back to its former glory.

“You will also recall that last year about N1 billion was invested in infrastructural development. He also released funds earlier for the accreditation but because accreditation is a continuous process, as the programmes expire, a re-accreditation is expected. This is why, His Excellency, at the State Executive Council’s meeting, saw it as very important to ensure that courses are re-accredited in IMT”.

In her briefing, the Commissioner for Gender Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Princess Peace Nnaji, stated that the state government approved the establishment of 12 courts (lower and high courts) to deal with issues that concern the implementation of the Child Rights Law.

Princess Nnaji added that the council also approved the appointment and inauguration of formidable men of integrity in Enugu State as members of a committee that will drive cases that are related to adoption and fostering in Enugu State, in the newly approved courts.

She further revealed that the present administration, through the Committee on Adoption and Fostering headed by Archbishop Emmanuel Chukwuma, has recorded tremendous achievements in curtailing the excesses of child trafficking, illegal adoption and baby factory, saying: “Before the Governor of Enugu State came into office as governor, issue of child/baby factory was everywhere in the state”.

The gender affairs commissioner said the governor through the council has equally approved that “we will have meeting with all the hospitals in Enugu State to make sure that they key into what we are doing”, under the corporate social responsibility act.

She pointed out that the adoption committee through the instrument of the government was “able to stop the nefarious activities that were going-on at the New Artisan Market, Enugu where children are being trafficked, sold and engaged in prostitution”, stating that her ministry is working with the Ministry of Education to organize seminars and workshops to talk to teenage girls in secondary schools against lesbianism, prostitution, pornography, etc.

Enugu State is truly in the hands of God! #amokelouis

Legal Aid Council lauds Ugwuanyi's commitment to justice delivery

Director-General of Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, Barr. Aliyu Bagudu Abubakar has commended the administration of Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the speedy signing of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Enugu State 2017 into law.

Barr. Abubakar, who also applauded the state government for its implementation of the law described it as "the best in the country".



The Legal Aid Council DG gave the commendation when members of the body paid a courtesy visit to the Government House, Enugu.

He equally lauded the state government for the prompt payment of monthly subvention to the Legal Aid Council, adding that "this gesture shows that the government takes everyone into heart, especially in the area of justice delivery”.



Barr. Abubakar who appreciated Gov. Ugwuanyi for his commitment to the progress of the Judiciary in the state, said: "The Legal Aid Council is here to assure you that we are ready, capable and willing to continue to partner with other stakeholders to enhance justice delivery in the state”.

The DG disclosed that the council's target "is to ensure that all the 774 Local Government Areas of Nigeria are covered so that access to justice is delivered closer to the people, especially those who cannot afford to transport themselves around when they have matters”.



Responding, Gov. Ugwuanyi, while welcoming the delegation to the Government House, reiterated his administration’s determination to create a more conducive and enabling environment for the effective administration and dispensation of justice in the state.



Represented by his deputy, Hon. Mrs Cecilia Ezeilo, the governor highlighted the progress made so far by his administration in the Justice Sector, saying: "These include but are not limited to such milestones as the enactment of the Child Rights Law of Enugu State, the enactment of the Enugu State Administration of Criminal Justice Law considered the best in Nigeria”.



Others, according to him, include “establishment of a functional Multi-Door Court House Law (the first in the South East and South South regions of Nigeria); Sustenance and Upgrade of the Enugu State Sexual Assault Referral Centre; Decentralisation of the Citizens' Rights Department; Construction, renovation and equipment of Court building in the state as well as the juvenile correctional home at Ngwo” etc.



The governor assured the members of the continuing support and assistance of the state government to the Legal Aid Council towards the success of its operations, especially in Enugu State.

Other members of Enugu State Executive Council that were present during the visit were the Secretary to the State Government, Elder GOC Ajah, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Mellitus Eze and the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ogbuagu Anikwe.

Enugu State is truly in the hands of God! #amokelouis

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PLANS BY AKPABIO TO INFILTRATE @INECNigeria OFFICES WITH FAKE ELECTORAL MATERIALS EXPOSED
As the APC embarks on what is definitely going to be a futile attempt to challenge the massive victory Governor Udom Emmanuel was given by the people of Akwa Ibom State at the forth-coming election tribunal, we have uncovered an evil plot by Senator Akpabio and the APC to replace authentic electoral materials with fake ones in their desperate efforts to subvert the will of the people which they had expressed in the PDP and its candidates at the recently concluded elections

According to exclusive details made available by a source close to the APC and Senator Akpabio, the APC, knowing that it was roundly defeated by the PDP in the recently concluded elections in Akwa Ibom State have concluded plans to infiltrate both the INEC Headquarters in Uyo and in the local government areas with fake materials during the inspection of the material process which the parties are all legally permitted to undertake.

“Akpabio and the APC have been boasting that they have accomplices within the INEC offices that will help them replace the authentic election materials with fake ones. These accomplices have been compromised and they have assured Akpabio and the APC that their wish will be granted. As we speak, busloads of fake materials are being transported from Calabar and elsewhere and they are headed to Uyo. The plan is to begin the removal of the authentic materials tonight (April 15) and continue the process throughout this week. The compromised APC accomplices are on standby and are ready to execute this evil plot. Akpabio and the APC believe this will be their last ditch effort to subvert the will of the people that was massively expressed in Governor Udom Emmanuel and all the PDP candidates for various offices who were elected during the recently concluded elections.”” The source had revealed.

We call on the security agencies and the INEC official to be on the look-out for the people within INEC who may have been compromised by the APC to carry out this evil plot. Akpabio and the APC must be told that the good people of Akwa Ibom State had made their choices and those choices must be respected. No amount of their desperation will change what had been done. Nigerians and the security agencies are again being put on alert.

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…To recruit 52 personnel for State Fire Service



The Enugu State Executive Council (EXCO) in keeping with Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s commitment to full implementation of the 2019 budget for the advancement of the cause of development, has awarded multiple contracts for the construction/ reconstruction of urban and rural roads, and 263 classroom blocks.



The council also approved the purchase of 22,150 set of lockers and chairs for students; 1,228 set of tables and chairs for the teachers; 1, 130 marker boards for teaching and 1,960 ceiling fans for conducive learning environment.



The administration equally awarded contract for the construction of a state-of-the-art administrative block at the new site of the Enugu State University of Education, Ihe, in Awgu Local Government Area, as the first significant step towards the relocation of the school from G.R.A Enugu to the permanent site.



Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the council’s meeting, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eze, added that the council approved the purchase of two Hilux vans for effective monitoring and supervision of the projects, and disclosed that the construction of classrooms and procurement of facilities will cost the sum of N4billion.



Prof. Eze, who explained that the projects will be executed under the Enugu State Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), revealed that “the state government has already contributed its counterpart fund which led to the drawdown of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) fund”.



He disclosed that the construction of the administrative block at Ihe, will cost the sum of N162,913,167.90, adding that when completed, activities and the processes of obtaining relevant approvals from the National University Commission (NUC) will commence.



The education commissioner further disclosed that the building “will not only accommodate the Vice Chancellor’s office and the Registrar’s office, it will also accommodate the Council Chamber, the Office of the Pro-Chancellor and other offices that will ensure the kick off of smooth administration”.



He pointed out that “His Excellency has shown full commitment to the take off of the University”, stressing: “That structure is a very first significant step and before long, the University will take off fully”.



On road projects, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Greg Nnaji, stated that in line with the governor’s promise in the 2019 budget for “better urban, inter-local government and community road infrastructure”, the council equally approved the construction/reconstruction of Carter street, Asata, Enugu; Aludele road, Nsukka; Bishop Court road, Awgu; Access road to Igbo Ano Specialist Hospital, Igbo Ano, and failed culvert, pavement and surfacing at Onuiyi road, Nsukka adjacent to Zik’s residence, totaling N544.795, 992.68.



Other approvals obtained, according to the works and infrastructure commissioner, was for his ministry to commence “engineering studies and design” of Oji River and Nsukka modern township stadia for Enugu West and Enugu North Senatorial Districts respectively; pre-contract documentations for the construction of state secretariat annex at Nsukka satellite town; revalidation of contract for consultancy services for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Based Bridges and roads inventories and mapping of Enugu State; revalidation of the contract for the consultancy services for engineering design, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), procurement support and construction supervision of the second phase of rural roads in the state won by Umar Munshi Associates/Allot Nig. Ltd; and engagement of a Technical Assistant (TA) on Infrastructure and contract management for Enugu RAMP-2”.



Another highlight of the briefing was the approval for the recruitment of 52 personnel, namely 4 Fire Officers, 24 Fire Lead Men and 24 Fire Men, for the State Fire Service to man the five newly built stations across the three senatorial districts of the state, for efficient and effective discharge of duties.  



Truly, Enugu State is in the hands of God. #amokelouis

Workers of Enugu State through the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on his resounding victory at the March 9 governorship election in the state.

In a congratulatory message signed by the State Chairman and acting Secretary of NLC, Comrade Virginus Nwobodo and Comrade Eddie Olorunwa Edema, the workers disclosed that the governor’s “track record of achievements and purposeful leadership in Enugu State”, earned him the landslide victory.

The workers stated that the governor’s reelection will “ensure continuation of good leadership, grassroots development as well as inclusive governance of our dear state”, which they said the governor has “continually placed in the hands of the Almighty God”.

They added that the victory “will ensure peace, equity and fair play”, expressing optimism that Enugu State having been entrusted to the hands of God by Gov. Ugwuanyi, will witness the best of purposeful leadership in the next four years.

The state Labour prayed God to continue to guide, protect and bless the governor and his team “to take Enugu State to the Promised Land”.

They therefore, reassured Gov. Ugwuanyi “of our continued commitment to ensure a healthy industrial peace and harmony in Enugu State”, saying: “We thank God that it all ended in praise”.

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A twitter user by the handle @miriamshehu has taken to the platform to expose the carefree, randy and lavish lifestyle of one of the sons of the NDDC boss by name Christopher Brambaifa.

The twitter user in a series of tweets stated that while President Buhari was selling poverty as a virtue, the son of the NDDC boss was living lavida loca, buying luxury cars and toys and living in expensive hotels paid by the NDDC’s purse after his father’s appointment.

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The twitter user who sourced a childhood friend added that Christopher was actually the Defacto MD of NDDC. Christopher moves about with a police convoy, soldiers and occasionally with DSS agents.

Christopher has invested heavily in real estate barely 2 months after his father’s appointment. He has acquired several properties in elite areas in Port Harcourt and has even moved into one of his acquisitions.

Christopher Brambaifa funds his new lifestyle by demanding and collecting money in millions of dollars brazenly from NDDC contractors who have pending payments.

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Christopher Brambaifa brazenly collects money in millions of Dollars from contractors who have pending payment. The Twitter user also stated that Christopher’s sheer naivety leads him into the folly of using his personal accounts and that of his numerous mistresses to receive those monies.

Christopher doles out instructions to top directors and security men at the NDDC like he’s the one in charge. He is even more revered than his father, the NDDC MD.

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His lifestyle is careless, and he continues to spend tax payers money on unprofitable ventures. Recently, he sponsored over 15 of his relatives and in laws to Dubai including the personal physician of his father and a protocol officer. In addition to that, Chris and his brothers now stay in expensive Hotels at the expense of the commission. One of their favorite Hotels is Golden Tulip Hotel in Portharcourt.

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By Timothy Nwosu

Business man Cletus Ibeto of Ibeto Group is a seasoned businessman of international repute who should be a key player in National affairs but this season he has decided to bring himself to an all time low just because of his personal ego and aggrandizement.

Anyone who has been a keen observer of the politics in Nnewi most especially the contest for who occupy the seat of Nnewi at the Anambra State House of Assembly will wonder why Ibeto has decided to mess himself up by trying to install the candidate of YPP, Obinna Ngonadi against the candidate of APGA, Smart Okafor who is the people’s choice.

Voices of reasons and major political stakeholders have approached Ibeto on uncountable times to allow all the candidates contest in a free and fair contest and let Nnewi voters decide who they want to represent them.

According to the words on the street, Ibeto is saying that as the Major political stakeholder in Nnewi, it is he that will decide who will represent Nnewi at all times and this time, he wants Ngonadi Obinna to represent Nnewi whether Nnewi people want him or not.

The truth is that Nnewi people always respect Ibeto choice at all times but this time around, they have decided to disagree with his choice because his candidate of choice is an underperformer, an alleged rapist and chronic womaniser. The candidate Ibeto is trying to stop, Comrade Smart Okafor who is the people’s choice is an over performer and outstanding leader who has shown capacity and quality leadership in all previous positions he has held.

Moreso Ibeto has even pencilled down the name of the person that will represent Uruagu Nnewi, whose turn is after Nnewichi at the Anambra State House of Assembly

Also majority of Nnewi stakeholders and people are no longer happy with Ibeto because he has caused Nnewi to loose outstanding people whose leadership could have brought quality leadership to Nnewi and its people.

For example;
1. Ibeto stopped Dr Obi Nwosu who Fmr President Goodluck Jonathan pencilled down to be appointed the CMD of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH Nnewi. It was alleged Ibeto bribed the then Minister of Health to change the President’s choice, Dr Obi Nwosu and replace it with Dr Igwegbe, who is the current CMD of NAUTH Nnewi.

2. Ibeto who is from Otolo Nnewi went to Umudim Nnewi whose its turn were to produce the President General (PG) of Nnewi Town Union and imposed the current under performing PG, Ugochukwu Udemezue as against the popular choice of Nnewi people, Okey Offor.

3. Ibeto once imposed the worst Local Government Chairman in Nnewi by name, Amobi Chikwendu against popular demand, Late Dr Martin Igbokwe.

4. Ibeto at his level in life is still determining who helds the headship of most family kindred in Otolo Nnewi, which is not his business.

Nnewi people are tired of Ibeto impositions and are saying no now to Ibeto as he is using every resources within his power to impose an alleged rapist to represent Nnewi at Anambra State House of Assembly.

Nnewi people wants Ibeto to respect the choice of the people and use his resources to work for the benefits and development of Nnewi and not to be an emperor that will be imposing misfits into any available positions in Nnewi.

Nnewi masses and the downtrodden are saying to Ibeto enough is enough. Be ashamed of yourself.

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Popular Atiku supporter on twitter @henryshield is in the news. His tweets from 2017 were uncovered where he accused the PDP presidential candidate of  collecting a bribe in the controversial sale of NITEL.



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But now, the twitter influencer is a vocal supporter of the "corrupt" Atiku and even goes to campaigns with him

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The Vice-Presidential candidate of the PDP, Mr. Peter Obi has decried what he tagged “Intimidation of the Judiciary”, and asking “Where is Due Process?”. Recalling that he was a major beneficiary of the rule of law/due process, he asserted that when that critical essence of democracy is under siege or attacked, the State could be set on the path of perdition.

Peter Obi made the observation yesterday at Shagamu, Ogun State where he represented Alhaji Atiku Abubakar at the Strategy Meeting of the PDP and in reaction to the orchestrated arraignment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria [CJN] on allegations bordering on assets declaration.

Elaborating on his stance, Obi noted that law-abiding citizens of Nigeria, including members of the judiciary, affirm that nobody is above the law, but insist that the process of legal restitution for alleged infractions of the laws of the land must be above board. “In the present case”, Obi said, “confirmed indications reveal that due process was not followed. For instance, what should be done first in such cases is to write formally to the National Judiciary Council [NJC], and that was not done.”

On the overall rating of the Nigerian Judiciary, Obi said: “In my view the Nigerian judiciary remains the best of the three arms of government under the present dispensation. Indeed, it has done tremendously well, and I am a celebrated beneficiary of our judicial system. It was through the Courts that I secured my electoral mandate and also served my full term. It was also due process that reversed my illegal impeachment. Interestingly, a number of other public office holders, including the incumbent chairman of the APC benefited from that courageous precedent set by the Judiciary.

Obi said it was sad that the judiciary had been subjected to unwarranted intimidation by the present administration; with such unwholesome acts as unfounded hounding of members of the Higher Bench, raids on their homes, arrest and arraignment, to the present macabre dance in the name of allegations against and arraignment of the CJN.

More appalling, Obi noted, has been the persistent “lack of decorum” in the attitudes and actions of the present government: “One begins to wonder whether the handlers of the present regime are unmindful of the extant law that requires the NJC to first investigate judicial officers and, if found culpable, recommend disciplinary measures to the legislature before any arraignment if necessary.

“It is also revealing that this scenario is not novel in today's Nigeria. It is the same CJN that was also subjected to all manner of traumatic experience before his emergence as head of the Nigerian Judiciary. From the way and manner we are going, the judicial arm that helps to defend, guide, guard and direct democracy and its institutions is being overawed, intimidated and undermined preparatory to the General Elections. Wherein lies our hope in Nigeria?”

On the way forward, Obi called on Nigerians leaders to shun the temptation of making moves or taken actions that could engender and breed anarchy in the country.