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By Ogochukwu Isioma, Abuja

Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator (Dr.) Orji Uzor Kalu, MON, has been confirmed as chief host of the 2020 edition of the Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Awards.

Senator Orji Kalu confirmed his appearance at the all-important event as chief host, on Thursday, at a meeting with the Executive Director of Igbere TV, Emeh James Anyalekwa.

The meeting, which held at the Igbere Camp Neya residence of the former Abia governor, also had in attendance, Ifeanyi Okali, Publisher of ABN TV and member of the Award organizing committee.

The prestigious Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Award, which is endorsed by African Union Economic, Social & Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC), recognises and honours the outstanding impacts of leaders across several sectors and industries in Nigeria. The most anticipated 2020 award is dated for 10th of December 2020 at Sheraton Hotels and Towers in Abuja.

This year's event would be one of the most outstanding and credible Award ceremonies in Nigeria, and personalities in the Presidency, State Governments, National and State Assemblies, Economic Industries, Humanitarian Affairs and Human Activism are expected to grace the occasion.

The 2019 edition of the Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Awards which held 28th November, 2019 at the Sheraton Hotels, Abuja saw distinguished and prominent captains of industry, public figures and leaders cling on to the various Award categories.

Some of the prominent awardees included President Muhammadu Buhari, United States-based Nigerian billionaire medical doctor, Dr. Godwin Maduka; former President Goodluck Jonathan, former House of Reps Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara; minister Rotimi Amaech, Senator Rochas Okorcha, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, among others.

According to Igbere TV, organizers of the Award event, this year's edition which holds Dec. 10, has been tagged Africa's biggest and most glamorous online media award. The programme will be transmitted live on DSTV, GOTV, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Zoom, Instagram and other social media platforms with over 10 million audience globally.

....as Hon. Ben Kalu thanks Minister Fashola

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has thanked the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, following the news that rehabilitation and construction on the Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia Road (LOT2) in Abia State has finally been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

Igbere TV gathered that the approval, announced on Wednesday during the FEC meeting, is for the rehabilitation to commence from the Umuahia axis of the road.

In a statement made available to Igbere TV in Abuja, a very elated Rep. Kalu thanked Fashola for his listening ear, consideration and support over the last one year regarding the approval and repair of the Bende-Ohafia road.

“I thank the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola for taking this project as his own over the last one year. The people of Bende have suffered greatly as a result of the severe dilapidation of the Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia road.

“I am very impressed with the excellence demonstrated by the people at the Ministry of Works during my engagements with them for this federal government intervention.

“I particularly appreciate the Federal Executive Council, the Ministry of Works Permanent Secretary, the former acting permanent secretary Engr. Yemi, the Director of Works – South-East highways Eng. Funso Adebiyi, as well as the staff at the Abia state office of the Ministry who worked diligently during the measurement and design of the road.

"I also congratulate the contractor- Hartland Construction, and am hopeful that they will be funded immediately to commence work from the Umuahia axis having secured this approval".

Hon. Kalu, who doubles as Spokesman of the House of Representatives, expressed hope that economic activities in his constituency would enjoy a boost upon completion of the project.

Newsmen witnessed a congratulatory phone call from the Minister of State for Mines and Steel, Dr. Uche Ogah, who phoned in to congratulate Rep. Kalu on the giant stride.

They both agreed that Fashola is doing a great job, describing him as a public servant with unique qualities worthy of emulation and as one who is committed to rehabilitating the infrastructures around the nation both in urban and rural areas which Bende Federal Constituency falls under.

The honourable minister who equally spoke to the Rep immediately after the FEC meeting assured him of more efforts to fund the project, adding that he should be expectant for the Bende-Itumbauzo-Akwa Ibom road.

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, on Wednesday, met with Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caretaker Committee and Governor of Yobe, Mai Mala Buni, in Abuja.

Pastor Ize-Iyamu is the APC gubernatorial candidate in the just concluded September 19 Governorship election in Edo State.

Also at the meeting were Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and other governors on the APC platform. The meeting, at the instance of Buni, was to x-ray the party's performance at the poll.

A reliable source privy to the meeting discussions, told Igbere TV that the meeting deliberated and agreed on "the next political move of Ize-Iyamu", following the outcome of the election.

Our source said Ize-Iyamu expressed his dissatisfaction over the handling of the election affairs, particularly the way the national body congratulated the winner "without consulting critical stakeholders".

The source was quick to however add that the APC caretaker leadership persuaded Ize-Iyamu to accept the outcome of the election, concede defeat and congratulate the winner.

Igbere TV gathered that the closed-door meeting, which started at about 4:30pm and lasted over an hour, took place at the private residence of the Party Caretaker chairman, Buni, in Abuja.

Our Abuja correspondent reports that Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu arrived the nation's capital since Monday, and has been meeting with stakeholders of the party.

He departed Edo state shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Godwin Obaseki as the winner of the election, on Sunday.

Obaseki, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), polled 307,955 votes to defeat the APC candidate, Ize-Iyamu, who got 223,619 votes in the keenly contested poll.

Although President Muhammadu Buhari and the Buni-led APC national caretaker committee had since congratulated Obaseki on his re-election, Ize-Iyamu is yet to concede defeat.

Rumours are rife that the APC faction in Edo loyal to its former National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, would challenge the victory of Obaseki in court.

Already, the Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has been set up, and a panel constituted by President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Menem.

Ize-Iyamu is billed to also visit President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, before departing for Edo state. He is expected to make his next political move public after the meeting.

https://igberetvnews.com/1365659/edo-poll-ize-iyamu-meets-buni-apc-govs-abuja-photos/

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Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is currently meeting with Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caretaker Committee and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, in Abuja.

Pastor Ize-Iyamu is the APC gubernatorial candidate in the just concluded September 19 Governorship election in Edo State. 

Also at the all-important meeting is Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello and other governors on the APC platform. The meeting is expected to x-ray the party's performance at the poll.

Igbere TV reports that the meeting is taking place at the Party National Secretariat, located at 40 Blantyre Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja.

Our Abuja correspondent gathered that Ize-Iyamu arrived the nation's capital since Monday, and has been meeting with stakeholders of the party.

He departed Edo state shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Godwin Obaseki as the winner of the election, on Sunday.

Obaseki, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), polled 307,955 votes to defeat the APC candidate, Ize-Iyamu, who got 223,619 votes in the keenly contested poll.

Although President Muhammadu Buhari and the Buni-led APC national caretaker committee had since congratulated Obaseki on his re-election, Ize-Iyamu is yet to concede defeat.

Rumours are rife that the APC faction in Edo loyal to its former National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, would challenge the victory of Obaseki in court.

Already, the Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has been set up, and a panel constituted by President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Menem.

Ize-Iyamu is billed to also visit President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, before departing for Edo state. He is expected to make his next political move public after the meeting.

https://igberetvnews.com/1365659/edo-poll-ize-iyamu-meets-buni-apc-govs-abuja-photos/

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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, spotted playing golf at a private Golf Course, Igbere TV reports.

This was in Yenogoa, the Bayesla State capital. Igbere TV had earlier reported how Obaseki led a delegation to visit his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, at the Government House, in Yenogoa.

The visit is coming days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Obaseki as the winner of the September 19 Edo Governorship election.

Igbere TV correspondent in Yenogoa reports that the Edo governor was in Bayelsa to express gratitude to Diri and the people of the state for their support which made his re-election possible.

Governor Obaseki, who said he remains grateful to Senator Diri, described his victory in the election as a unifying factor for the South-South region of Nigeria.

On his part, Governor Diri described Obaseki's re-election as triumph for democracy in Nigeria, saying it was a litmus test that the country passed creditably.

Obaseki was accompanied by his wife, his deputy, Philip Shuaibu, his wife, PDP National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Dan Orbih, Senators and Rep members from the state, top government functionaries and party chieftains among others.

The Governor defeated Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and 12 other contestants to win the just concluded September 19 Governorship election in Edo state.

Edo-born billionaire oil magnate, Captain (Dr.) Hosa Wells Okunbo, has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki on his victory at the just concluded September 19 Edo State Governorship election.

Igbere TV recalls that Okunbo openly supported Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against Obaseki, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and former ally.

In a statement he personally signed and forwarded to Igbere TV, Monday, Okunbo said, “It is incumbent upon me as a protagonist for the candidate of the APC candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to now issue a statement in my personal capacity as a private citizen as I did at various times during the campaign.”

The Chairman, Ocean Marine Solutions Limited, also congratulated the people of Edo “who took the civic responsibility with a sense of urgency and trooped out to express themselves.”

While wishing Governor Obaseki the best of luck, Okunbo prayed that the next four years of his administration will take Edo State to the ‘promised land’.

He beckoned on all Edo indigenes home and abroad to join hands with the Governor to “build a vibrant democracy and a vibrant economy where the youths can find gainful employment in an atmosphere of peace and security.”

fergie001:
This was on the 11th nah....

Anyways, until the cases land.

Moreover...BleedingPen..that picture is for Zainab Bulkachuwa.

This is Dongban-Mensem
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President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has constituted the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to handle petitions arising from the Sept. 19 election in Edo State.

The tribunal’s secretary, Sunday Martins, Esq., disclosed this in a statement made available to Igbere TV, on Monday, in Abuja.

According to Martins, the tribunal has been mandated to hear and determine petitions that may arise from the election.

He said the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Esther Amenaghawon Edigin has graciously approved the use of High Court Complex (Election Petition Court Hall), Sapele Road, Benin City for the Tribunal Exercise.

"The Secretariat is now open", Martins said. "For further enquiries, please contact the Secretary on mobile phone number: 07010058493", the statement added.

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State was re-elected for a second term in office after defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu and others in the Sept. 19 election.

Even though the APC at the national level and President Muhammadu Buhari had congratulated Obaseki on his victory, the APC in Edo is warming up for court having rejected the election outcome

Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has denied rejecting the outcome of the just concluded Saturday, September 19 Edo Governorship election.

Incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party had on Sunday defeated Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of Uzodinma’s party, the All Progressives Congress.

The Imo governor, who is vice chairman of the APC National Campaign Council, was alleged to have said his party would “secure victory” at the Court, saying it was marred by irregularities.

But in a tweet sighted by Igbere TV on Monday, the Imo State government via its handle, distanced the governor from the said report, describing it as fake news.

According to the Imo state government, the report did not emanate from any of its official channels. It therefore advised the public against it.

"Watch out for this fake press release", it said, while referring to the trending statement.

"Every press release from @GovtOfImoState is communicated through official platforms across all social media channels of the government.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday declared open the two-day 2020 Annual Kaduna Economic and Investment Virtual Summit.

Igbere TV reports that the declaration was from the State House, at the presidential villa, Abuja.
This was as the President delivered the Opening Address.

The summit is hosted annually by the Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA), under Governor Nasir El-rufai. KADIPA has deposed emir of Kano, Sanusi II as vice chairman.

This year's edition of the Kaduna investment summit, which happens to be the fifth, is taking place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While the guests are attending virtually, Governor El-rufai and selected members of his cabinet are at the live venue in the Kaduna government house.

Igbere TV reports that the welcome remarks for the two-days summit was given by Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, Deputy Governor of Kaduna.

Keynote speakers for the summit are: President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina; Sanusi II, Mr. Bismark Rewane, Prof. Doyin Salami and Chinelo Anohu.

https://igberetvnews.com/1365405/buhari-declares-open-2020-annual-kaduna-investment-summit-photos/

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The Kaduna State Government has declared Wednesday, September 23, 2020 as public holiday to mourn the late Emir of Zazzau, Alh. (Dr.) Shehu Idris.

This was as the Kaduna government announced three days of mourning for the late emir starting from Monday Sept. 21 to Wednesday 23rd Sept.

Igbere TV had on Sunday reported the death of the Zazzau emir, at age 84. The monarch spent 45 years on the throne having ascended to the throne in 1975 at the age of 36.

In a statement made available to Igbere TV, Monday, signed by Muyiwa Adekeye, spokesman to the Governor, he said, "residents are to use this period to pray for his gentle soul."

"Public offices will open as normal and official functions are expected to continue on Monday and Tuesday, while there will be a public holiday on Wednesday to honour his memory and hold prayers.

"Flags will fly at half-mast from Monday, 21 September to Wednesday, 23rd September 2020," the statement added.

Igbere TV reports that Emir Idris died at an Army 44 reference hospital in Kaduna after a short admission. He has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.