Those who are familiar with Aba will know the story of Aba/Owerri road expecially the railway area and the ASPOLY axis.
Before Gov Ikpeazu put the problem of the railway crossing area of Aba to rest, many of us can vividly remember how people spent hours trying to navigate through the rail just because of how bad and dangerous the area was. There use to be hold-ups that will stretch down to Bata and across. If you manage to get to the rail crossing itself, you still run the risk of having your tires blown up because of how bad and dangerous that spot was. But we all seem to have forgotten these.
Previous administrations made several attempts to address that challenge, but all of their efforts amounted to nothing simply because they were treating the symptoms rather than the root cause of the problem.
When Gov Ikpeazu came, he took time to understudy the challenges, identified it and tackled it head-on.
He realized that no matter what you do there and how much you spent that the problem will persist without building a good drainage system that will take water away from that area down to waterside.
Gov Ikpeazu did just that. Today most of us Cross these area seemlesly without remembering how it was before now. Well that is one of the things expected from a good leader.
We have a similar situation around ASPOLY area of Aba. Any original Nwa-Aba will know that the only drainage system we have along that area of Aba was built by Nnayi Mbakwe way back in 1982 or thereabout. And these underground drainage systems have all outlived their usefulness and are all blocked. All efforts to have it cleared failed because of it's design. Today, as can be seen in the pictures above, Gov Ikpeazu is doing the NEEDFUL.
Profering a lasting solution to the problem. Those underground drainage system are being removed and new and modern drainage system are being built. Few days ago the CPS to Gov Ikpeazu Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka updated us with the level of work being done with a live video chat. Up there are the pictures of what is currently being done. The idea is to Chanel the water to Aba waterside. Note that the other side of the drainage system have been completed by Gov Ikpeazu administration as well.
Soon the job will be completed and we will all heave a sigh of relief.
We will continue to enjoy the benefit of what Gov Ikpeazu is doing right now long after he must have left the stage.
That's why we have the saying that, "what is whoth doing is worth doing well".
Yes, Gov Ikpeazu has not done all, but surely he is doing more and he is building to last not just for Accolades and Applause.
Alleged Nigerian fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, popularly known as Huspuppi is being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago, IgbereTV has learnt.
Hushpuppi who was nabbed in Dubai in June, and extradited to the United States of America, appeared in court last Friday.
Hushpuppi arrived in Chicago Thursday evening after being expelled from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Abbas made his initial U.S. court appearance on Friday morning in Chicago, and he is expected to be transferred to Los Angeles in the coming weeks.
He was charged with running a global fraud operation, including targeting a Premier League football club, a bank and a US law firm.
Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, 37, who claims to run a real estate business, is alleged to have conspired to launder hundreds of millions of dollars through business email compromise (BEC) frauds and other scams, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) said.
He is also accused of laundering $14.7m stolen in a cyber-heist from an unnamed bank in February 2019, sending the money to bank accounts around the world.
A months-long investigation by the FBI led to his arrest last month by authorities in the United Arab Emirates, where Abbas was a resident.
FBI special agents obtained custody of Abbas and took him to Chicago.
Hushpuppi is being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago, the Federal Bureau of Prisons website says. He will be transferred to Los Angeles in the coming weeks, according to the Justice Department.
If convicted of money laundering, he would face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Ortom Says He Will Undergo Another COVID-19 Test After His Chief Of Staff And SSG Tested Positive
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, has revealed that he will undergo a fresh COVID-19 test in three days, IgbereTV reports.
Ortom said doctors have advised him to undergo another test because Tony Ijohor, secretary to the state government, and Terwase Orbunde, his chief of staff have contracted the disease.
IgbereTV had reported that Eunice, his wife, and one of the governor’s sons tested positive for the disease on Friday.
The governor had sent his sample for test and the result came back negative but briefing reporters in Makurdi, the state capital, on Saturday, Ortom said doctors have advised him to undergo another test.
The governor added that Veronica Onyeke, head of service in the state, and Godwin Achinge, deputy vice chancellor (administration), Benue State University, Makurdi, have also been infected.
“It is no longer news that my wife, one of my sons and staff tested positive to the virus too. The test was carried out about a week ago. When the result came out 35 persons in the state tested positive to the virus,” he said.
“My test result came out negative. But the medical officers said that another test will be carried out on me after three days.
“So, after this interaction I will isolate myself. I will be in isolation until I have clearance from the medical officers.
“COVID-19 is real and I enjoin my people to take the preventive measures seriously. I want my people to be alive and free from the disease.
“We have to stop the spread of the disease by maintaining all the COVID-19 protocols,” he said.
The governor also urged Benue people to avail themselves for testing, saying that the earlier the disease is detected the better.
“Even if one who tests positive to the disease has underlining ailments and the virus is detected early enough it will not kill the person,” he said.
“I want to repeat what my wife said in her statement that COVID-19 is not a death sentence. A lot of persons that tested positive have been treated and discharged.”
IgbereTV reports that the Maintenance team from Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure took out time on Friday night to beat the rains and maintain existing roads in Enugu metropolis and Nsukka urban.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving especially at night.
Anambra state government has fumigated the state House of Assembly complex’ offices and environs, IgbereTV reports.
The fumigation which was carried out through the department of veterinary services, Ministry of Agriculture is in line with the proactive measures by the state government to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
During the exercise, the state Director, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Basil Ideh, revealed that the ministry will carry out similar exercises in other public places, which includes motor parks and other markets yet to be fumigated, hence the process remains a continuous one.
In their separate remarks, the Member representing Onitsha South in the state House of Assembly and the Chairman, House Committee on House Services, Honorable Uzoma Eli and his Idemili North counterpart, Honorable Ifeanyi Chiekwu who both commended the Governor Willie Obiano - led administration for it's prompt response to the challenging situation assured that the house will at all times support all the innovations, policies and projects of the state government meant for the interest of Ndi Anambra.
They however called on the citizenry to remain law abiding especially at this time of COVID-19 by keeping to all the preventive measures.
They stressed on the importance of transport companies within and outside the state to abide by the operational policies the government of Anambra state has set.
TMS Media reports that the Nigerian Society of Engineers has rewared Miss Maduafokwa Agnes Egoagwuagwu and others who performed excellently in JAMB with a sum of 16 million naira.
The overall best JAMB student, egoagwuagwu Agnes Maduafokwa (365) and other 15 high-scoring candidates that want to study Engineering (16 candidates in all) got 1 million naira each from the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) on Tuesday the 30th of June, 2020.
This was made possible by the President of the NSE, Engr. Babagana Mohammed FNSE during the unveiling of the 2020 UTME BEST ENGINEERING CANDIDATES, in Lagos State.
Recall that Miss Egoagwuagwu recently scored the highest in Jamb examination with score of 365 out of 400, Use of English 72, Mathematics 99, Physics 99, Chemistry 95.
IgbereTV captured the moment a crowd of people went against the rules of social distancing to get food, at the burial ceremony of Abiola Ajimobi, the Oyo State Ex-Governor.
Gov. Ugwuanyi's Fixing Of Potholes/Road Maintenance In Enugu Gets To Advanced Stage (Photos)
IgbereTV reports that fixing of potholes/road maintenance in Enugu metropolis by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi's administration has reached advanced stage as contractors carry out the exercise simultaneously at different locations, in keeping with the state government’s commitment to zero tolerance for potholes in the state.
IgbereTV reports that controversial Nigerian artiste, Azeez Fashola also known as Naira Marley has advised his fans and supporters to be mindful about whom they share their problems with.
The singer said that 50 percent of people do not really care about your problems while the other 50 percent are secretly happy that you have them.
Marley made the statement via his Twitter account, the controversial rapper stated: “Stop telling them ur problems. 50% don’t give a fxxck and the other 50% are happy u have them.”
His post is thought to be as a result of the condemnation he got and a likely prosecution he may face following the fully packed concert which he held at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja.
IgbereTV recalls that after the concert, there was outrage on social media which led to the closure of the mall and sanctions being placed on the jet company, Executive Jets.
Subsequently, the jet company denied knowing that their passenger was Naira Marley, with the artiste replying that Executive Jets was not saying the truth. Also, the FCT Minister, Muhammed Bello said that the singer will be made to face the necessary penalties for flouting social distancing guidelines against the spread of COVID-19.
TMS Media reports that a student of the Nigerian law School in Enugu, Chiemerie Dim, has died while he went jogging on Tuesday, June 23.
Information was available by his close friends who revealed that Chiemerie collapsed and died of cardiac arrest while he went jogging.
He was a graduate of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University class of 2019. Chiemerie proceeded to the Nigerian Law School in Agbani-Enugu where he met his untimely death.
His friends mourned him on social media as seen below.
A friend of his, Michael Ugochukwu wrote:
”We pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of our beloved brother who had cardiac arrest and left the mother earth yesterday while jugging in d morning.
He is Chiemerie Dim a fresh Graduate of the blessed faculty of law unizik, currently in law school Enugu , a devoted guru in taxation law. We pray that the Good lord console his family, friends, loved ones, classmates and the faculty at large.
We also decree and declare that no untimely death shall come to any one of us again in the name of Jesus Christ We also pray that his short life will bring to our consciousness that the end is near.
May the soul of Dim Chiemerie and that of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace. Amen!!!!!!”
Ogoegbulem Stephen, also a close friend of the deceased wrote: ”A Black Tuesday for the Black and White Republic
In the early hours of today, we woke up to the sudden death of Mr. Chiemerie Dim of the 2019 graduating class of the Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka and a bona fide member of the Law Students Association.
Since the news of his death, i have read hundreds of tributes from LAWSANs and staff (academic and non-academic) at various levels. Emy was a legend. He lived a good life. He made sure he left an impact in the lives of all who he came across. Thus, today, everyone has a story to tell.
We will never understand how a young man, full of life and ambition would leave us so soon in this critical time. He had greatness in him. He would have contributed to the tax law system in Nigeria. Indeed, the list is inexhaustible.
Today I encourage us all to take heart and stand together in these trying times. Let us accept this news as God’s will. Let us console ourselves believing that Emy is now resting in the bossom of the Almighty.
Here are a few things about Chiemerie Dim:
1. Emerie graduated with a law degree from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in 2019.
2. He was enrolled at the Nigeria Law School, Enugu Campus until his death.
3. Emerie was renowned as a law teacher, a leader and a mentor.
4. He had a forte in Tax Law (one of the most complex fields of law) and had made numerous contributions in articles and legal pages on Contemporary issues in Tax Law.
5. He was an award-winning student with fellowships in international organizations and institutes.
6. He was a founding member and president of the Tax Club UNIZIk (one of the most active student clubs in the University).
7. He was part of the winning team that represented UNIZIK at a National Tax Debate Symposium in Lagos.
8. Emerie had a leading internship role with finance corporations in Nigeria including Andersen Tax.
9. He was a fitness builder, a motivator, an advocate and a friend to many.
10. The cause of his death is confirmed to be cardiac arrest.”
Nwenyi Tessy, a close friend of his wrote:
” Wetin I wan type sef? Heiiiii…Chineke God.. If tears could bring u back…only mine wud have done dat oooo… After d stress of studying law,,,u graduated,,,,paid for law school nd currently on it…den…. We heard “He went for jogging dis morning nd den he slumped nd den died…….. Rest in…..wat I can’t type it ooo…”
TMS Media reports that the government of Ondo State Government has sacked resident doctors, who recently protested the non-payment of their salaries. The resident doctors were attached to the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital.
The sack of the doctors was made known in an an internal memo. The doctors had gone on a protest to demand for payment of their accumulated salaries and medical allowances.
According to the memo, the doctors were given a notice till August 1, 2020 to leave the workforce. The document was signed by Adeeyo Babatunde, Director of Administration, on behalf of the Chief Medical Director of the hospital. The doctors were also advised to seek the continuation of their residency training in other institutions of their choices.
It reads, "The management of University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital is by this release giving a month notice to all resident doctors directly employed by this hospital that the residency training program would be suspended as from August 1, 2020.
"Residents can seek continuation of their program in other institution where training program is ongoing.
"This decision is to allow the hospital focus on service delivery in order to combat the COVID-19 outbreak without distraction of agitations from resident doctors.
"This will also allow for proper implementation of the program when it commences.
"Residents may be considered for readmission when the program recommences in the teaching hospital."
Abia State Specialist Hospital & Diagnostic Center, Amachara, has commenced laboratory analysis of suspected COVID-19 samples collected within the state, IGBERE TV has learned.
This followed the nod given to the center by the NCDC after their inspection visit last weekend. The team from NCDC also trained staff of the laboratory and supervised the analysis of the initial test samples with results tallying with that obtained at their facility in Abuja.
This led to the nod given to the Amachara laboratory on Monday to commence operations.
TMS Media reports that Police operatives attached to Isiuwulu Division in Anambra State on Monday, 22nd June, 2020, arrested a 22-Year Old man known as Ikechukwu Okoli for defiling a ten years old girl in his room. The arrest was made at about 3pm following a tip-off.
According to information made available by SP Haruna Mohammed,PPRO Anambra State, the scene was visited by police detectives and victim taken to the hospital for medical examination where laceration of her hymen was confirmed.
The suspect is a native of Ndilionwu village in Orumba North LGA but reside at Uzoegwu Street Nkpor in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.
The Commissioner of Police CP John B.Abang,fdc has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal investigation Department,Awka for thorough investigation.
IgbereTV reports that Oyo State Government has changed school resumption which had been fixed for June 29.
Based on the new arrangement, only teachers are to resume on June 29th while students in final classes resume a week later.
IgbereTV recalls that the Government had earlier directed all final classes including Primary Six (Pry 6), Junior Secondary School Three (JSS3) and Senior Secondary School Three (SSS3) to resume on June 29 ahead of preparations for their various exams.
IgbereTV learnt that the change in plans became necessary based on an expert report the state government received which revealed that schools are not yet ready to meet up the requirements needed to control the spread of COVID-19.
Report just reaching IGBERE TV newsroom form the Imo State capital, Owerri indicates that Thirteen (13) more members of the State House of Assembly have tested positive for #COVID19, bringing the total number of lawmakers in the state, who are COVID-19 positive to 14.
The state's Task Force on COVID-19 spokesman, Chinedu Iwuala, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday.
The new cases were confirmed barely six days after a lawmaker, whose identity was not released, tested positive for the virus in the state.
Iwuala said samples of all other lawmakers and their aides were taken to the laboratory for COVID-19 test but the results of 13 more members of the Assembly came back positive.
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IgbereTV reports that a former Minister of Education in Nigeria and former presidential candidate, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has lost her mother, Mrs Cecilia Nwayiaka Ujubuonu.
An official statement made available by Ezekwesili’s spokesperson, Mr Ozioma Ubabukoh, stated that Mrs Ujubuonu died in died in the arms and home of her daughter, Ezekwesili, in Abuja on Sunday night (June 21, 2020) from cancer.
Mrs Ezekwesili who Hails from Ndodolu Village, Umunuko, Ukpor, in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, was born on April 18, 1942, Ujubuonu. She retired as a retired businesswoman, devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, the church (Redeemed Christian Church of God) and service to humanity. Her husband, Benjamin Ujubuonu, died in 1988.
Photo News: Governor Ugwuanyi Inspects Facilities At General Hospital Oji-River, Enugu State
Photo News...
Pix one: Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (left) being received by the Chairman, Oji-River Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Franklin Udemezue (right), the member representing Oji-River Constituency in the State Assembly, Hon. Jeff Mbah (2nd right), State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hon. Manfred Nzekwe (3rd right), Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Health, Dr. Ifeanyi Agujiobi (4th right) and others, when he (governor) inspected facilities at General Hospital Oji-River, during the weekend.
Pix two: Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State (right) with the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Health, Dr. Ifeanyi Agujiobi (2nd right), the General Manager, Coal City Transport Services, Enugu, Hon. Ken Nnagbogu Eziedo (left) and other stakeholders of Oji-River Local Government Area, during the governor's inspection tour of facilities at General Hospital Oji-River, ...weekend.
TMS Media reports that the Police in Ghana arrived late at the scene of the demolition of the apartments of the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana. Affected Nigerians in Ghana were seen lamenting on the demolition and the lack of security for Nigerians in Ghana.
According to TMS Media reports, some armed men invaded the Nigerian high commission in Accra, Ghana, on Friday, destroying some apartments which were being constructed to house staff and visitors.
A Ghanaian businessman had claimed that the commission encroached on his land. He presented evidence that he is the real owner of the land, when he visited the place last week. He subsequently returned to the site on Friday in the company of armed men who supervised the demolition.
Officials of the commission were said to have contacted the police but the demolition still went on.
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