Gov. Uzodinma Stops Payment Of Pensions, Gratuities To Former Governors, Speakers, Deputies
IgbereTV reports that Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has assented to a bill repealing the law that created pension allowances and gratuities for former governors, deputy governors, assembly speakers and deputy speakers.
The governor while signing the bill pointed out that the 1999 constitution stipulates that a pensioner must have worked for at least 10 years and must be up to 45 years whereas many of the ex-governors, deputies, speakers only end up serving eight years in office.
He also expressed dissatisfaction over the fact that some of the beneficiaries of such payments also get a huge amount of money as salaries and allowances in other positions they occupied, such as serving as senators or members of the House of Representatives.
He said: “Apart from the inconsistency of such a law to the provisions of the ground norm, which is the Constitution of 1999 (as amended), this has led for very long time precedence that does not encourage diligence and prudence in service delivery.”
Gov. Ikpeazu Congratulates Prof. Godswill Obioma On His Appointment As NECO Registrar
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has sent a congratulatory message to Professor Godswill Obioma on his appointment as the new Registrar/CEO of the National Examinations Council (NECO) for an initial tenure of five years.
A statement made available to IgbereTV by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka, on Friday reads, "Governor Ikpeazu received the news of the appointment with great delight and described Professor Obioma as a pride to Abia State and an outstanding scholar of repute who has stamped his scholarly authority in the educational sector of our country."
"Governor Ikpeazu recalled with pride, the sterling antecedents of Professor Obioma who was appointed a Professor of Mathematics Education and Evaluation at the age of 36 in 1991 and has since then been a beacon of light in public service holding top positions including Special Assistant, Policy Monitoring and Evaluation to the Military Governor of Abia State in 1994, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Mathematical Center in 1997, Special Assistant, Programs and Policy to the Minister of Education in 2003, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council in 2005 and until now, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ebonyi State."
"Governor Ikpeazu is confident that Professor Obioma will discharge the duties of his new office with his characteristic diligence and a high sense of patriotism, bringing his long years of experience in educational administration and planning to bear on the nation's premier School Certificate Examinations body."
"The Governor also expressed his deep gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for the appointment."
"Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, on behalf of government and people of Abia State wishes Professor Godswill Obioma a very successful tenure."
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Ever since then , she has been disturbing me . I was tempted to tell my wife about it , but the fear of both of them querelling for life or killing themselves I stay clear.
Please guys what do I do
Once my wife goes out she comes disturbing me to give it to her . Ok , in one of those instance I asked her do you remember I am your sister husband , she said that is even the reason why she need me because it is one blood .
Curfew: Anambra Youths Protest Over Alleged Killing Of 22-Year-Old Boy By Police (Photos)
In the early hours of Thursday, 21st of May, 2020, Enugwu-Ukwu youths numbering over 300 staged a protest over the killing of 22-year old Anthony Okafor popularly known as Junior, an Enugwu-Ukwu indigine.
According to IgbereTV reports, the boy was killed by a police vehicle that chased him for violating the Federal Government nationwide curfew. He was said to have died around 8:15 Pm on Wednesday, 20th May 2020.
The protesting youths blocked the Enugwu-Ukwu axis of Old Enugu – Onitsha Expressway.
Snail Seller Meets Her Old Customer Who Is Now Governor Akeredolu Of Ondo State (Photo)
It was a moment of joy for Iya Dare Onigbin, a popular snail seller at Owena, Igbaraoke in Ifedore local government area, Ondo State when she met an old customer of hers who is now the current governor of Ondo State Governor.
According to IgbereTV reports, the snail seller revealed that she wasn't expecting to be patronised by the governor again.
She was so happy to see the Governor’s convoy stop to patronise her again. Out of excitement, she deeply embraced the governor for what she considers to be a miracle in her life.
8 Million Naira Payment To Fulani Herdsmen: A Price For One Nigeria - Uzodimma
—Says Almajiri Should Not Be Stigmatized
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has disclosed that the State Government in its wisdom paid the sum of 8 million Naira to Fulani Herdsmen who lost their cows at Ezinihitte Mbaise, for the sake of One Nigeria.
The Governor made this known when he received the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) at the Imo State Government House Owerri.
Governor Uzodimma affirmed that Imo People are hospitable people and will do everything possible to make the State conducive for every Nigerian, irrespective of their religion or tribe.
Governor Uzodimma also frowned at Governors who are rejecting and deporting Alamajiri from their State, noting that that is not the spirit of One Nigeria.
The Governor further assured that Almajiris are free to stay in the State. He however noted that those of them coming into Imo from other States will undergo the mandatory process of 14 days self Isolation being allowed into the society.
His Excellency thanked Miyetti Allah for their support and prayers, while assuring them that Imo under his watch shall ensure there is prosperity for all.
One of the leaders of the association, Alhaji Yakubu Bello, while reacting to Governor's statement, thanked Governor Uzodimma for making the state conducive for them to conduct their business. He also assured the Governor of their unalloyed support and good will.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Just In!!! Abia State Students To Receive Palliative Materials From Abia State Government
IgbereTV reports that the Government of Abia State has provided palliative materials to the Student Union of the various institutions of higher learning in the state.
In a statement made available to IgbereTV by the Honorable Commissioner for Information, Abia State, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, the Student Union Presidents of the tertiary institutions have been asked to come and collect palliative materials for their members, on Friday, 15th May, 2020, by 1pm, at Food Bank, Office of Wife of the Governor, Government House Umuahia.
Below is a list of the benefiting institutions
1. Abia State Polytechnic, Aba 2. Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba 3. Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu 4. School of Nursing, Aba, Amachara and FMC Umuahia 5: School of Midwifery, Aba, FMC and Abiriba 6. Abia State Universty, Uturu 7. Michael Okpara University, Umudike.
Just In!!! Gov. Ugwuanyi Gets Praised As Family of Late Super Eagles Star Gets N20m Compensation
IgbereTV reports that Ifeanyi George's family will be getting up to N20million as compensation from insurance company Premier Brokers Limited, following the death of George Ifeanyi.
Ifeanyi George, the Enugu Rangers star died in March in a ghastly motor accident that occurred in Asaba-Benin expressway in March, 2020, on his way to Lagos.
Davidson Owunmi, the general Manager of the Flying Antelopes, in a message he made available to IgbereTV, confirmed that payment will be made from the insurance company that brokered the deal.
“Despite the fact that we still mourn the sudden death of Ifeanyi George, our former attacker, we are glad to announce that the club is in possession of the Insurance premium due for the immediate family of the late footballer which will be presented as soon as the lockdown in almost all the states of the federation is relaxed,” stated the former NPL chairman.
Owumi praised Enugu state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for making it possible for the entire Rangers players to be insured. The group personal accident insurance policy approved by governor Ugwuanyi covers players and officials of the club. “We are hoping that the man who made this possible, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Executive Governor of Enugu State will be available to make the presentation on the chosen date as a show of respect for another first from him.
Remember he also approved and commissioned the first club owned gymnasium in the country,” Owumi said.
IgbereTV had earlier reported that Ifeanyi George died in a fatal motor accident while returning to his base on Sunday, March 22, 2020. The striker was in the car with two others who were also killed in the incident.
George who had once played for the home-based Super Eagles was also a member of the B-Team of the former NPFL champions before his death.
Just In!!! Ikpeazu Inspects Ongoing Projects In Abia, Stops Street Trading At Opobo Junction (Photos)
IgbereTV reports that Governor Ikpeazu on Wednesday Inspected some ongoing Projects In Abia, during which he ordered the General Manager of the Traffic and Indiscipline Management Agency of Abia State (TIMAAS), Engr. Bright Chinedu Ikeokwu to immediately rid the popular Opobo Junction area at Ogbor Hill of forms of street trading.
Governor Ikpeazu who earlier spoke about the menace of the street traders around the Opobo axis during his radio interview at Magic FM Aba lamented that despite all appeals to the traders, they have continued to Illegally occupy the area, including the entrance into Ehere Road through Opobo Junction.
Governor Ikpeazu ordered the agency to use every lawful means to move the street traders away from the area to allow free flow of traffic.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Just In!!! Gov. Ugwuanyi Defies Night Rain To Enforce Curfew (Photos)
IgbereTV reports Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Tuesday night defied the rain in Enugu in order to enforce the Presidential directive on 8pm - 6am nationwide curfew in the state, for the safety, health and wellbeing of Enugu residents.
IgbereTV reports that worship centres in Enugu state is set to re-open on May 10, after the Enugu government lifted the ban placed on worship occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.
According to IgbereTV reports, the Christian Council of Nigeria said that this was part of the agreements reached with the state government on Thursday.
A statement issued in Enugu by Most. Rev. Christopher Ede, the state Chairman of CCN, and Archbishop of Enugu Methodist Church Nigeria, said that church worship services would resume in all churches across the state on that day.
Ede said: “All member-churches of the CCN, Enugu State, are hereby notified that we have reached an agreement with the governor on the resumption of public worships, with effect from May 10.”
However, Ede said that each denomination must observe all the safety protocols on public gatherings, as recommended by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other government guidelines.
IgbereTV recalls that the state government had, on March 31, suspended all religious and social gatherings, after announcing a partial lockdown, occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.
On May 4, the state government announced a gradual and partial ease of the lockdown, which permitted certain categories of traders to reopen their shops, but excluded churches and other places of worship.
A new COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Enugu on Thursday, IgbereTV reports.
According to a statement made available to IgbereTV by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Enugu State, Obi Emmanuel Ikechukwu, the new confirmed case in Enugu is a nine year old child contact of the fourth case reported in Enugu who had positive travel history.
Thus the total number of cases ever reported in Enugu now rises to Nine (9) with seven (7) active cases.
The patient has been admitted into one of our Isolation and Treatment Centres, further contacts are being identified and line listed, and necessary samples will be taken for testing.
Also decontamination of the patients home has been promptly carried out.
The statement further reads, "People of Enugu State are reminded to stay at home, and only go out when absolutely necessary."
"Further when going out, you are strongly advised to wear an appropriate cloth face mask, avoid touching the front of the mask, and to always remove the mask from both ears at once, wash and iron if possible once you get home."
"Continue to practice physical/social distancing of at least 2m (or 6ft) apart from each other."
"Practice proper respiratory hygiene (cough or sneeze into your elbow, use tissue if you must and discard immediately into a safe and secure bin)."
"Wash your hands as often as possible with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds (or the length of time it takes you to sing the happy birthday song twice) or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer when there is no facility to allow you to wash your hands."
"Finally sanitize surfaces all round you as often as possible with a 1in6 mixture of bleach and water."
"If you think you are ill with COVID 19 symptoms or know someone with COVID 19 symptoms, do not hesitate to call the numbers 08182555550 or 09022333833 or the NCDC number 080097000010."
"If I do these, I protect you, if you do these you protect me!"
COVID-19: Just In!!! Abia State Relaxes Lockdown, Work Resumes, Worship Centres, Markets, Re-Open
IgbereTV reports that the COVID-19 lockdown in Abia State has been relaxed.
According to a statement made available to IgbereTV on Friday morning by the Secretary to State Government/Chairman, Abia State Covid-19 Committee, Barr. Chris Ezem, the Abia State Goverment decided to ease the COVID-19 lockdown in the state after consultations and considerations, including advice from medical experts.
It stated that the COVID-19 lockdown in the state has been relaxed in the following ways:
1. All markets in the state shall open only 3 times a week viz: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 3pm daily. Relevant markets leadership have constituted a 17-man Enforcement Team that shall ensure provision of a minimum of 20 litres bucket with tap for running water, in addition to soap and sanitizers by each trader, and the wearing of face masks by both sellers and buyers in the market.
The enforcement teams are charged with the full responsibility of ensuring full compliance to social distancing in the markets at all times. They are also vested with powers to justifiably seal up any shop that circumvents any or all of these directives. Let it be noted that should there be any lapse on the part of the enforcement team of any market leading to a breach of these directives, such a market will be closed down by relevant local or state government authorities without any further recourse to the traders.
2. Commercial tricycle (Keke) operators and all other intra-state commercial transporters will now operate from 8am to 4pm daily. While keke operators can only carry 2 passengers at every point in time, mini buses (oke bekee) and other buses must not seat more than 2 persons per row with all passengers including the driver wearing face masks.
3. Burial ceremonies in the State are now allowed to hold only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays of the 1st and 3rd week of every month.
For burials to be conducted by churches whether on a field or church premises, attendance to such events must not be more than 30 persons while only 10 persons are allowed for the ones to hold at private residences. The same protocol applies to burials to be conducted according to native rites.
In all cases, the church leader or traditional ruler concerned is expected to apply to the office of the Secretary to State Government (SSG) through the Transition Council Chairman of the relevant Local Government Area for burial permit. It is an offence to conduct or attend burial ceremonies without wearing face masks.
4. All Eateries/Restaurants must operate only on a take-away basis and close latest by 7pm daily. Management, staff and customers of such eateries/restaurants must always have their face masks on and provide hand sanitizers and/or soap and running water for customers at the entry points.
5. All our borders shall remain closed and all inter-state movements into Abia remain prohibited except for vehicles transporting essential items such as food, drugs and others duly authorized by the federal or state government. Drivers and passengers (not exceeding 2) of such authorised vehicles must wear face masks and be ready to subject themselves to search and medical tests as necessary.
6. It is worth emphasizing that wearing of face masks is compulsory in Abia State and law enforcement agents are authorised to apprehend offenders and present them before the Mobile Court for prosecution.
7. Religious activities/worships will hold only on Fridays for the Muslim communities, Saturdays for Sabbatarians and Sundays for others. Congregation of such worships must not exceed 50 persons per stream and they must all wear face masks while every worship centre must provide running water, soap and hand sanitizers at designated places in their premises.
All worship activities must end on or before 2pm on the days designated for worship.
8. Civil servants are to resume work on Monday 11th May, 2020 beginning with schedule officers on Grade Level 13 and above along with their immediate subordinates. They are to resume at 8am on alternate days of Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and close at 3pm.
All Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are to function with not more than 20 persons and must provide buckets with taps for running water, soap and hand sanitizers at their offices.
Based on the forgoing, all MDAs are to submit the list of their staff scheduled to be at work in this period to the Head of Service.
9. All our schools remain closed till further notice.
The statement further reads, "Government urges Ndi Abia and residents alike to continue to maintain all COVID-19 protocols as it concerns wearing of face masks, regular hand washing and use of sanitizers in order to stay safe at all times."
"All the directives above on graduated relaxation of lockdown protocols takes effect from Monday, 11th May, 2020."
"Finally, Government commends all our front line service providers, those on essential services, environmental and community health workers, security operatives, State and Local Government enforcement teams, our donors, volunteer organizations, ASEPA and, indeed, Ndi-Abia for keeping faith with Government in the fight against Covid-19 in the State."
"Test COVID-19 Vaccine On Senior Government Officials First", Popular Politician Says
IgbereTV reports that Martha Wangari Karua, a Kenyan politician, who is a former member of parliament for the Gichugu Constituency and an advocate of the high court of Kenya, Social justice advocate, has publicly spoken against the testing of the Coronavirus vaccines on Kenyans.
She said on Saturday that if the Ministry of Health says Kenya was ready for the testing process, then the top government officials should be first in line.
“Now that @MOH_Kenya says Kenya is open to the testing of British vaccines in Kenya, let them be tested on members of the cabinet and their families and thereafter all elected representatives and senior government officials" the former minister tweeted.
On Friday, Kenyans got the news that scientists from Oxford University in the UK were planning to test their vaccines in Kenya.
According to a report by the BBC, the scientists are considering trialling the vaccines in Kenya if at all they do not get the expected results in the United Kingdom.
Kenyans have since been questioning the decision to test the vaccines in their country seeing that the COVID-19 cases are still low as compared to other countries.
However, the Ministry of Health denied claims of any planned COVID-19 vaccine trial on Kenyans, stating that if there was any plan for COVID-19 vaccine trial, the public would be informed by the Kenyan Health Ministry.
Lockdown: Anambra First Lady Gifts Building And Water Borehole To A Widow (Photos)
IgbereTV reports that Anambra State Governor's Wife, Dr. Ebelechekwu Obiano, has commissioned and gifted a bungalow and water borehole to a widow, Mrs Ifeoma Ogbuanukwu, of Umuehi Village, Akwaihedi in Nnewi South Local Government Area.
While commissioning the project, Dr. Mrs Obiano said the gesture was in line with the core objectives of her NGO, CAFÉ, to build free houses for indigent widows, noting that twenty-seven houses have been built and handed over to beneficiaries across Anambra State.
Dr. Mrs Obiano explained that the current gesture was intended to ensure that the beneficiary (Mrs Ifeoma Ogbuanukwu) stays at home and safe during this period many people are forced to sit at home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
IgbereTV reports that Peace Mass Logistics(PML) a subsidiary of Peace Mass Transit involved in parcels and courier services has restarted operations on Monday, May 4, 2020.
A statement from the company reads, "Operations of the subsidiary firm had been suspended along with those of the parent company, PMT, at the onset of the national lockdown to check the spread of Covid-19."
"Since normal movements across Nigeria are still strictly regulated owing to the pandemic, people who have urgent parcels or consignments, including palliatives for family and loved ones, are encouraged to take advantage of our logistic services which are affordable, reliable and convenient."
"So, allow PML to do your runs…to wherever!"
"Remember COVID-19 is still with us: Kindly Stay Home; Stay Safe!'"
Lockdown: Enugu Security Intercepts Vehicle Loaded With Cow And Passengers From Kano (Photo, Video)
IgbereTV reports that a vehicle transporting cow from Kano to Enugu was stopped by security operatives at Enugu because passengers in the vehicle were more in number than the cow said to be transported.
Meet Abraham Samuel, The 15 Year Old Boy Who Got Married To A 22 Year Old Girl In Abia State
It was a dramatic moment on Sunday 26 April 2020 in Amaiyi Igbere in Bende L.G.A of Abia State when a 15 year old boy by name Abraham Samuel Onuoha got married to a 22 year old Anurika John from Akeze from Ebonyi State.
Samuel is the only son of late Mr. Abraham Onuoha of Ndi-Ekpere in Amaiyi Igbere, who died in 2010. According to the mother, Mrs. Peace Abraham, Samuel was born in 2005 after many years of marriage without a child.
In an interview, one of the villagers revealed that they were in amazing surprise that Sunday morning whilst the minister in charge of Assemblies of God Church Amaiyi Igbere announced the wedding and that they are still thinking the reason for that marriage, saying that the boy is just too tender to be involved in that kind of relationship for now, also considering that the woman in query is older than him.
His mother also revealed in an interview that she was forced to accept due to the condition of her husband's family.
The minister in charge of Assemblies of God Church Amaiyi Igbere, Rev. Okoro Ogbu whilst addressing the congratulation instructed them not to be amazed by way of the marriage, that his own family have experienced such a lot of matters in the past which a person want to take up a undertaking to rebuild the family, and there may be no other character aside from Samuel in the family so his age should in no way be a barrier in reaching the cause.
The occasion attracted all the ministers of Assemblies of God Church Igbere section, friends and relatives of the bride and groom and the Amaiyi Igbere community at large.
Flash!!! COVID-19: Dangote Group Converts Lockdown Break To Staffers' Annual Leave (Photo)
IgbereTV reports that Dangote Group has informed its staff members that the lockdown break given by the government is now a part of the company annual leave.
A memo to that effect which was captured by IgbereTV reads, "This is to advice all staff that the lockdown period will be regarded as part of Leave Period and therefore annual leave consuming."
"Where any staff has exhausted his/her leave period, a commensurate amount would be deducted to cover the period."
The memo has generated mixed reactions since its release.
IgbereTV reports that Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has announced in a COVID-19 briefing on Friday, that one of the confirmed patients of COVID-19 in the state has been discharged from isolation after two consecutive negative test result.
The patient who is above 70 years in age and presented with serious underlying medical conditions.
Ikpeazu also revealed that the second patient is still receiving treatment and in stable condition.
IgbereTV reports that US. President, Donald Trump, on Friday signed the bill providing $320 billion to refill the Paycheck Protection Program and keep millions of Americans on the payroll during the period of the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to President Trump, the bill is aimed at providing necessary relief to minorities, small business owners and their employees in the US, majority of whom are African Americans and Hispanic Americans.
IgbereTV reports that the Nigeria police force has dismissed two of its officers captured in a viral video assaulting a woman at the Odo Ori Market in Iwo, Osun State.
In the video, the two officers named Ikuesan Taiwo and Abass Ibrahim is seen flogging a lady who had tendered that she was running errands for drugs and food supplies amidst the lockdown in the state.
In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Department on twitter, the two officers have been dismissed and would be arraigned for persecution for their unprofessional conduct.
Nigerian investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has lost her Twitter verification badge a few days after tweeting that the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu may have died.
The news was condemned by many, especially members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kemi Olunloyo later came out to clarify her position, saying that she never said Kanu was dead, and later came out to say that she confirmed Nnamdi Kanu was alive.
But after the post, Kemi lost her Twitter Verification badge. Even though Kemi changed her Twitter display name from Dr. Kemi Olunloyo (Pharm.D) to Medical Journalist Kemi Olunloyo Pharm.D, some people still think she lost the verification badge because of allegedly spreading false news.
Twitter says that it reserves the right to remove verification at any time without notice, and has even given few instances one may lose the verification badge.
It said, “Reasons for removal may reflect behaviors on and off Twitter that include: Intentionally misleading people on Twitter by changing one’s display name or bio.
“Promoting hate and/or violence against, or directly attacking or threatening other people on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, or disease. Supporting organizations or individuals that promote the above.
“Inciting or engaging in harassment of others. Violence and dangerous behavior. Directly or indirectly threatening or encouraging any form of physical violence against an individual or any group of people, including threatening or promoting terrorism.
“Violent, gruesome, shocking, or disturbing imagery Self-harm, suicide. Engaging in activity on Twitter that violates the Twitter Rules.”
Woman Stripped Unclad For Stealing Milk, Beverages In Delta State Speaks Out (Photo, Video)
IgbereTV reports that the woman who was stripped naked from the waist up, beaten, and filmed for allegedly stealing milk and other beverages in Wilmark Pharmacy and Stores, Agbor, in Delta state has spoken.
In a video captured by IgbereTV, she denied rumours that she's a widow, adding that she's not married.
She said she has forgiven her abusers. She also thanked those who intervened in her matter and those who have donated money to her.
She however asked people to stop sharing her account number online and stop seeking donations for her.
Coronavirus: ‘We Are Running Against Time With No Laboratories, Ventilators’ – NCDC
IgbereTV reports that the Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said that the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 is running against time as Nigerians are already getting tired of the lockdown.
Ihekweazu spoke during a virtual press briefing by the World Economic Forum/World Health Organisation on Thursday.
He said:-
“We will be transferring some of our knowledge from states to states. We are running against time because people are pushing to live normal life.
“At the same time, we are confronted with the escalation phase of the figures. So how to balance this will be very a difficult decision to be made in the coming week.
“We wished we had the laboratories and ventilators we need, but we simply don’t, and the supply chain of these things are fragmented at the moment, so we will have to make do with what is available."
Politics › Uzodinma Stops Pensions, Gratuities To Former Governors, Speakers, Deputies by EBMedia(op): 12:08am On May 23, 2020*. Modified: 12:55am On May 23, 2020
