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 Politics › 100 Innoson Jeeps: Governor Ugwuanyi Trends Online by HeWrites(op): 7:08pm On Sep 14, 2019 |
Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, is currently trending online after he patronized Nigerian-made Innoson Motors, Igbere TV reports. This is even as political pundits have been heaping praises on the Governor for unveiling new strategies to tame security challenges in the state. Igbere TV had reported that Gov. Ugwuanyi, on Wednesday, unveiled the new vehicles purchased to enhance security operations at the community level. The vehicles include 100 pieces of Innoson Hilux vans for use by the Nigerian Army, Police and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), among others. The remaining 260 vehicles, which were approved during the governor’s recent security meeting with all the members of the State Assembly, Local Government Council Chairmen, the Director of State Services (DSS) and the Security Chiefs of DSS in the council areas, will be distributed to the 260 electoral wards in the state. The security vehicles will be deployed to provide services for community policing, Vigilante/Neighborhood Watch and Forest Guard operations. The governor said his administration will also purchase motorcycles as well as bicycles, adding that it equally intends to partner churches and other organizations for intelligence gathering, among other strategies. See some reactions below... Source : http://igberetvnews.com/989799/100-innoson-jeeps-gov-ugwuanyi-trends-onlinephotos/ 10 Likes 1 Share
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| Crime › Why We Are Yet To Rescue Siasia’s Mother — Police by HeWrites(op): 4:19pm On Sep 13, 2019 |
Police in Bayelsa State have said that the “changing of locations” of the suspected kidnappers of the mother of former Nigeria international, Samson Siasia, has made it difficult for rescue operations, Igbere TV reports. Bayelsa police commissioner, Uche Anozia, said this on Friday as an update on attempts to rescue Beauty Siasia. Mrs Siasia has spent 62 days in her abductors’ custody after she was kidnapped on July 15 in Odoni community, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa. Igbere TV recalls that Siasia’s mother had earlier been kidnapped in November 2015, spending 13 days with her kidnappers until a ransom of about N600,000 was allegedly paid. Mr Anozia explained that police operatives had shortly after her abduction “sourced for useful information that gave investigators a promising lead to some locations within the creeks where the victim may have been kept.” He added: “The police have been trailing the abductors in spite of the fact that they have been changing locations. “The fundamental aspect of our operations that is of interest to us is the achievement of positive result and not actually occasional dissemination of information concerning efforts being made by the police to achieve such result. This is why we have not been coming on air to update the public.” The CP, however, said the police command’s technical team was working in collaboration with other security agencies to rescue her. Siasia recently told newsmen that his mother’s kidnappers had not set her free despite receiving N1.5 million ransom. He said the abductors released his cousin’s mother-in-law, Florence Douanana, 66, and also took in an unnamed person who delivered the money to them. http://igberetvnews.com/987634/why-we-are-yet-to-rescue-siasias-mother-police/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique 1 Like
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| Politics › Re: Bayelsa & Kogi Governorship Elections: INEC To Disqualify Candidates Below 30 by HeWrites(op): 6:03pm On Sep 12, 2019 |
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| Politics › Bayelsa & Kogi Governorship Elections: INEC To Disqualify Candidates Below 30 by HeWrites(op): 5:50pm On Sep 12, 2019 |
“Not Too Young To Run”: INEC To Disqualify Candidates Below 30 In Bayelsa, Kogi Guber The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will disqualify ‘underage candidates’ in the November 16 2019 Bayelsa and Kogi States gubernatorial election, Igbere TV reports. This was as the Commission expressed its resolve to publish the personal particulars of all candidates in the forthcoming polls in both Kogi and Bayelsa states. According to INEC, in a statement obtained by Igbere TV from its Twitter handle on Thursday, some of the nominated candidates fall below the age limit allowed by the Electoral Act. https://twitter.com/inecnigeria/status/1172124999597068288?s=19 The statement signed by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye said the particulars of all candidates would be published on the notice boards in its offices in both states on Friday. “Under the “Not Too Young to Run Act”, candidates standing for governorship elections are expected to have attained the age of 30”, he said. But the Commission said its preliminary review of candidates’ particulars showed a breach of the law, as most of the candidates fall below age 30. “The publication of the personal particulars of nominees is for members of the public to make any claims and objections regarding these candidates, as required by law. “Similarly, the Commission has observed from a preliminary review of the list and personal particulars submitted by the political parties that some of the Governorship and Deputy-Governorship candidates are below the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution for these positions”, the statement added. Although, INEC has no legal power to disqualify candidates legitimately forwarded to it by political parties, the electoral umpire said it would notify concerned parties and as well consider further action. “The Commission will notify the concerned parties soon and subsequently consider further action”, the statement said. The statement added; “in accordance with the Electoral Act and in line with the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Bayelsa State and Kogi State Governorship elections, the Commission will on Friday 13th September 2019 publish the personal particulars of nominated candidates for the elections. “The personal particulars of the nominees will be published on the notice boards of our offices in Yenagoa and Lokoja. “As required by law, the Commission monitored the primaries of the political parties and the list of aspirants who emerged has since been published on our website and other platforms. “From our records, 64 political parties conducted primaries in Bayelsa State as against 59 in Kogi State. Out of these, 52 political parties for Bayelsa State and 49 for Kogi state respectively submitted the list of candidates and their personal particulars at the close of nomination at 6pm on Monday 9th September 2019. “While some of the political parties that conducted primaries did not submit any list and personal particulars of candidates, a few failed to submit within the time limit prescribed by the Commission. “Out of the 101 nominees for the two States, 91 are male, representing 90 per cent, while 10 are female, representing 10 per cent of all the nominees. Of the 52 nominees for Bayelsa State, 6 are female, while 46 are male. “The corresponding figures for Kogi State are 4 female and 45 male nominees. “As we continue to prepare for the Bayelsa and Kogi Governorship elections scheduled for Saturday 16th November 2019, the Commission once more reminds the political parties of the timelines in the Timetable and Schedule of Activities and requests strict compliance with them. “We look forward to working with the parties and all stakeholders to make the forthcoming elections in the two States free, fair and credible”. http://igberetvnews.com/980219/bayelsa-kogi-guber-inec-set-to-disqualify-candidates-see-why 2 Likes 2 Shares
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| Politics › Buhari Receives Trade Union Leaders In Aso Rock (photos) by HeWrites(op): 4:09pm On Sep 12, 2019 |
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, met with the new leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja, Igbere TV reports. Igbere TV reports that the new National President, Comrade Quadri Olaleye, led other members for a meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, also attended the meeting, Igbere TV learned. Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Mr Bashir Ahmad, while announcing the meeting in a tweet sighted by Igbere TV, wrote; “President @MBuhari receives the newly elected officers of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) this afternoon at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.” https://twitter.com/BashirAhmaad/status/1172143409894739969?s=19 Igbere TV reports that the newly elected officers of the TUC congratulated Buhari on his re-election as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. http://igberetvnews.com/980219/buhari-trade-union-leaders-meet-in-aso-rock-photos/ 1 Like
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| Foreign Affairs › Late Mugabe To Be Buried On Sunday — Zimbabwean Govt by HeWrites(op): 3:52pm On Sep 12, 2019 |
The remains of late Zimbabwean leader and former dictator, Robert Gabriel Mugabe, is set to be interred on Sunday, September 15, Igbere TV reports. According to the Zimbabwean government, the late former president will be laid to rest at the Heroes Shrine in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital. A statement issued by the Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs ministry and obtained by Igbere TV, said the lying in state will be at the National Sports Stadium, on Saturday. The statement advised Heads of State/Government and Ambassadors attending, to vacate the venue immediately in preparation for Sunday's proper funeral. Igbere TV had reported that the remains of Mugabe, who died in Singapore after a protracted illness, arrived his country home on Wednesday in a presidential jet. Photos and details of the casket released on Thursday, ahead of preparations for the final burial, put the cost at about 17 billion. The casket is said to have been computerized in such a way that after his interment, his family members can still watch his remains through their mobile devices. This implies that any member of his family that wishes to watch his remains in the tomb, will have to access same via his or her phone phone. According to the London Casket makers that supplied the casket, the facilities in it will protect his remains from decomposing for the next ten years. http://igberetvnews.com/980219/see-late-mugabes-computerized-casket-worth-over-17-billion-photos/ Lalasticlala, Mynd44, OAM4J
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| Politics › Re: Buhari: Tribunal's Verdict, Victory For Democracy - Sen. Orji Kalu by HeWrites(op): 9:26pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
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| Politics › Buhari: Tribunal's Verdict, Victory For Democracy - Sen. Orji Kalu by HeWrites(op): 9:26pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has described the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal as a victory for Nigeria’s democracy, Igbere TV reports. Igbere TV had reported that the five-man panel tribunal, Wednesday, upheld Buhari’s re-election, striking out all petitions brought against him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Reacting to the development, Kalu said the verdict was a re-affirmation of the popularity of the President among the people, adding that the 2019 presidential election provided another opportunity for Nigerians to compensate Buhari for his good works. Acknowledging the role of the judiciary in sustaining Nigeria’s growing democracy, Kalu advised politicians to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship in their pursuits, for the sake of nation building. While commending the panel for the landmark judgement, the Senator expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their firm confidence in President Buhari and his team. In a statement personally signed by the former Abia Governor and sent to Igbere TV, he stressed that the re-affirmation of Buhari's victory is a testament to the unprecedented achievements of the current administration. “I join other Nigerians in celebrating the verdict of the tribunal. President Buhari's pedigree and goodwill will always speak for him”, he said. “The President as a strong advocate of democracy, provided a level playing ground for candidates across political parties in the 2019 general election. “President Buhari's leadership style is highly commendable. With the judgement of the tribunal, the opposition and other stakeholders should join hands with him in his determined efforts to reposition Nigeria”, Kalu added. Kalu, who applauded the level of maturity displayed by President Buhari before, during and after the poll, charged the political class to embrace the tenets of democracy in their endeavours, noting that the unity of Nigeria remains non-negotiable. While congratulating President Buhari, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stakeholders and members of the APC, the Senator urged Nigerians to be calm, steadfast and law-abiding. http://igberetvnews.com/980219/tribunal-senate-chief-whip-sen-orji-kalu-hails-buharis-victory/ Lalasticlala, Mynd44, OAM4J
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| Politics › All Witnesses Submitted By Atiku, PDP Were In Favor Of Buhari, APC - Tribunal by HeWrites(op): 4:33pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
The Presidential Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, says all the witnesses submitted by the petitioners, Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were in favor of the respondent, Igbere TV reports. Igbere TV recalls that the former vice president and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), presented some witnesses to testify that President Muhammadu Buhari did not win the Feb. 23 presidential election and that it was rigged in Buhari’s favour,. But delivering judgement, the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Garba, said all the witnesses submitted by the petitioners were in favor of the respondent. Details later… http://igberetvnews.com/978619/all-the-witnesses-submitted-by-the-petitioners-were-in-favor-of-the-respondent/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
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| Politics › Ekiti Confirms Attack On Bisi Fayemi’s Convoy At FUOYE by HeWrites(op): 2:42pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
Ekiti State Government has confirmed that the convoy of the first lady of the state, Bisi Fayemi, was attacked during a protest by students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) on Tuesday, Igbere TV reports. Igbere TV gathers that the protest which began peacefully was allegedly hijacked by hoodlums. Mrs Fayemi was in Oye local government in continuation of her community engagement and advocacy tour of the state. She had commenced Tuesday’s tour from Moba local government and had visited Ilejemeje local government before arriving in Oye-Ekiti for the last leg of the tour. The students, however, had earlier in the day taken over major streets in the town, protesting against the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) over power outage in the area. Ekiti government said it was not petitioned nor alerted of the students’ plight prior to the protest. Commissioner for Information, Tourism, and Values Orientation, Muyiwa Olumilua, in a statement on Wednesday, said the first lady’s convoy was attacked with several vehicles vandalised, leaving many people, including journalists, injured. The statement also said: “Those injured during the attack have been given first aid treatment, while some are still receiving treatment in the hospital. “Ekiti State Government has been informed that there might have been casualties recorded during the incident. We await more details of this sad development from the school authorities. Nothing is worth the loss of any life. “As a responsible government, it is on record that the State Government has been engaging the electricity company (BEDC) on how to improve the power situation in parts of the State, long before this unfortunate incident, and promise to continue to engage them on the improvement of their service delivery to Ekiti State. “The general public is hereby advised to go about their normal activities as the situation is now under control.” http://igberetvnews.com/977905/ekiti-confirms-attack-on-bisi-fayemis-convoy-at-fuoye/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
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| Politics › Dino Melaye: Why I Built Chapel In Honour Of My Late Mother by HeWrites(op): 3:33pm On Sep 09, 2019 |
Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West at the National Assembly, has said that he built a chapel in honour of his late mother, Comfort, because of God’s ‘unmerited favour’ he enjoys. The lawmaker shared a video on Monday via Twitter of the dedication of the chapel by the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Supo Ayokunle, Igbere TV reports. “Dedication of Chapel built in honour of my mother by CAN President. I did this to thank God for the unmerited favour I have continuously receive from God,” Melaye said. The late Comfort, who passed on aged 70, was buried in a bible grave on July 13 at Elder J. E. Melaye’s residence, Jesus’ Street, Iluafon quarters, Ayetoro Gbede, Kogi State. Speaking during the church service after his late mother’s internment, Melaye said she was his greatest asset and motivator in everything. http://igberetvnews.com/973301/why-i-built-chapel-in-honour-of-my-late-mother-senator-dino-melaye/ 2 Likes
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| Celebrities › Re: Xenophobia: Nigerians Call For Withdrawal Of Linda Ikeji’s Journalism Licence by HeWrites(op): 9:48pm On Sep 05, 2019 |
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| Celebrities › Xenophobia: Nigerians Call For Withdrawal Of Linda Ikeji’s Journalism Licence by HeWrites(op): 5:17pm On Sep 05, 2019 |
Award winning Media personality Linda Ikeji has stirred reactions on Social media from angry Nigerians who read a story on her blog only to find out the news was fake, Igbere TV reports. The blog had published an MTN building being razed by fire in Lagos on Tuesday,in the wake of reactions to the South African xenophobic attack on Nigerians. Social media users however discovered that the picture showing the structure belonging to the mobile network, was reported by Nairaland in 2015 as a building that caught fire in Ilorin, Kwara state, Igbere TV reports. This act made fans call for the withdrawal of Linda’s journalism licence or better still, her media platform be shutdown. This did not go down well at all, as Linda had given fans a hard pill to swallow. Some Nigerians said she should be arrested while others stated that it was after the blog published the story that angry youths started destroying any outlet belonging to South Africans, thereby she used her platform to influence violence due to wrong information. Twitter users also said Linda Ikeji has gone too far this time and that Linda Ikeji instigated violent act. Others condemned the report and that in a sane country with good law, Linda Ikeji would’ve been arrested by now and her journalism license would’ve been withdrawn for misleading the public, inaccurate information and instigation of violence amongst the public. She should be convicted of treasonable felony, the angry Nigerians said. The angry Nigerians however admonished National Union of Journalist NUJ to withdrawn her license and regulatory bodies be on their toes. http://igberetvnews.com/964883/xenophobia-nigerians-call-for-withdrawal-of-linda-ikejis-journalism-licence/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
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| Politics › Kwara Names Abdulrazaq’s Authentic Social Media Accounts by HeWrites(op): 12:02pm On Sep 04, 2019 |
Kwara State Government has restated the authentic social media accounts of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The government said in a tweet on Wednesday that the handle @RealAARahman is operated by the governor across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, Igbere TV reports. “This is to inform the general public that @RealAARahman is the only authentic social media identity or handle owned by and linked to the Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. This identity is used on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter,” the tweet said. The move follows increasing rate of fake social media accounts created in the name of public officials. http://igberetvnews.com/961432/kwara-names-abdulrazaqs-authentic-social-media-accounts/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
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| Crime › Re: Xenophobia: South African Shops Being Attacked In Zambia (Photos) by HeWrites(m): 11:53am On Sep 04, 2019 |
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| Politics › Court Remands Supposedly Kidnapped Action Alliance National Chairman In Prison by HeWrites(op): 11:49am On Sep 03, 2019 |
The supposedly kidnapped national chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Kenneth Udeze, has been remanded in Ilesa Prison in Osun State. Igbere TV reports that Udeze’s wife, Genevieve, had raised alarm that her husband was kidnapped last Friday outside a Zenith Bank branch in Dutse Alhaji, Abuja. The Action Alliance was the platform through which Uche Nwosu, son-in-law of former governor Rochas Okorocha, contested the governorship seat in Imo on March 9. Udeze was arrested by the police over allegations of fraud, conspiracy and forgery. He was arraigned on Monday before a court in Osogbo, Osun State. Udeze has been battling for survival after he was pronounced sacked by the leadership of the party. http://igberetvnews.com/958743/just-aa-national-chairman-udeze-remanded-prison/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
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| Politics › Moghalu Reacts To Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa, Tells Nigerians What To Do by HeWrites(op): 7:22am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Kingsley Moghalu, the 2019 Young Progressives Party, YPP, presidential candidate has condemned the killing and attack on Nigerians in South Africa. Recall Igbere TV reported earlier that properties includings cars which belong to Nigerians in the country, was set on fire by South Africans. Shops belonging to Nigerians was also looted by South Africans as captured in a viral video. President of the Nigeria Union South Africa, Adetola Olubajo, had said that recent attacks began on Sunday morning in Jeppestown area of Johannesburg. Mr Olubajo said in a statement on Monday that the mob “looted several shops that were around the vicinity suspected to be owned by foreign nationals.” Reacting to the development, Moghalu in a post on Monday, urged Nigerians to take reprisal action against South Africans. “It’s time for serious reprisal action by Nigeria over the killing of our nationals in South Africa. That’s the national interest that should guide all our foreign relations! “Some strategic interest of South Africa in Nigeria should be squeezed.” http://igberetvnews.com/957870/moghalu-reacts-to-xenophobic-attacks-tell-nigerians-what-to-do/ 26 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › EFCC Insists Diezani’s $40m Jewellery, Gold Iphone Beyond Income by HeWrites(op): 4:32pm On Sep 02, 2019 |
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stood on its position in its appeal to the Federal High Court in Lagos for the final forfeiture hearing on the money laundering suit against former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke.https://leakers.ng/news/1576-efcc-insists-diezanis-40m-jewellery-gold-iphone-beyond-income/ 4 Likes 1 Share
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| Romance › Lady Cries Out After Being Dumped By Her BF For Wasting His Time For 4 Years by HeWrites(op): 8:34am On Sep 02, 2019 |
A Nigerian lady simply identified as Vicky as cried out on social media after her boyfriend dumped her few weeks after they started day. She narrate how after accepting his proposal, her boyfriend introduced his fellow young lecturers at his department. He also went as far as introducing her to his parents. According to the lady, she fell in love with the guy the more prompting her to introduce him to her parents. But just 3 days after the introduction, things went south. The boyfriend texted her saying he's not interested in the relationship anymore because she (Vicky) wasted his time for 4 years. Adding that he only wanted the lady to know that he's not a nonentity. According to Vicky, her boyfriend (now ex) chased her for four years before she finally agreed to date him only to be dumped 2 weeks after she accepted his proposal. https://leakers.ng/viral/1555-lady-cries-out-after-being-dumped-by-he-boyfriend-for-wasting-his-time-for-4-years/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique 1 Like
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| Politics › Okorocha Dares Ihedioha On Arrest Order by HeWrites(op): 3:50pm On Aug 30, 2019 |
Immediate past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has dared his successor, Governor Emeka Ihedioha, saying he cannot order his arrest, Igbere TV reports. Secretary to Imo State Government, Uche Onyeaguocha, had on Thursday ordered a citizens’ arrest against Senator Okorocha over alleged assault on a government official, Jasper Ndubuaku. Igbere TV reports that Mr Ndubuaku, chairman of the Recovery of Government Properties, was allegedly assaulted at Okorocha’s residence. The former governor, in a statement on Friday by his media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo, said the arrest order was an “open invitation to anarchy or fracas in the state.” He said: “The arrest order is an open invitation to anarchy or fracas in the state because Imo people will always come out to defend Okorocha. It also shows insensitivity on the side of the government in the State because such arrest order was uncalled for and Onyeaguocha has no right to issue an order of that nature. “The order only adds to their continued disrespect for the former governor, which is a very bad precedent. After May 29, 2019, Owelle Okorocha relocated to Abuja. He was in Abuja when the recovery committee members slapped his daughter, Mrs. Uloma Rochas Nwosu, invaded and looted the shops of his wife, Nneoma and that of the daughter too. And just the previous week, Onyeaguocha invaded the private guest house of the former governor.” The statement concluded that Okorocha would be in Imo whenever he deems it necessary. “Nigerians of goodwill should disregard the arrest order. It became void on arrival.” http://igberetvnews.com/949887/just-in-okorocha-dares-governor-ihedioha-on-arrest-order/ 6 Likes
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| TV/Movies › Dream Come True As Neymar Stars In Spanish Netflix TV Series 'money Heist' by HeWrites(op): 6:43pm On Aug 29, 2019 |
Popular Brazilian professional footballer, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly known as Neymar Jr. or simply appeared in the latest season of 'Money Heist' more than he had appeared in the current Ligue One season for his club PSG.https://leakers.ng/bs-entertainment/1371-dream-come-true-as-neymar-stars-in-spanish-netflix-tv-series-money-heist/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
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| Politics › 4 Arrested As EFCC Begin Probe Of Obasanjo’s $16bn Power Projects by HeWrites(op): 11:39am On Aug 29, 2019 |
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two top officials of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) over the probe of $16 billion allocated by former President Olusegun Obasanjo for power projects.https://leakers.ng/news/1341-4-arrested-as-efcc-begin-probe-of-obasanjos-16bn-power-projects/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
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| Politics › Okonjo-Iweala Applauds Antonio Guterres At TICAD7 In Japan (Photo) by HeWrites(op): 5:14pm On Aug 28, 2019 |
Former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has applauded the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on his presentation at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) in Japan, Igbere TV reports. The conference, the largest in Japan, is being attended by presidents and business leaders and will last from August 28-30. In a tweet on Wednesday, Mrs Okonjo-Iweala thanked Mr Guterres’ for the ‘simplicity’ and ‘clarity’ of his vision and recognition of accomplishments in Africa despite challenges. “Thumbs up �� UNSG antonioguterres for the simplicity and clarity of your vision and your positive recognition of Africa’s accomplishments in the midst of challenges ticad7 at Yokohama,” she said. The former minister also appreciated Prime Minister Abe Shinzo of Japan. She said: “Was wonderful to hear Prime Minister AbeShinzo situate gavi’s immunization work in the context of Universal Health Coverage @ticad7 in Yokohama. Thank you for the support to Africa’s children.” President Muhammadu Buhari is also attending the conference. http://igberetvnews.com/942992/okonjo-iweala-applauds-un-secretary-general-at-ticad7-in-japan-photo/ 2 Likes
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| Politics › FG To Issue Executive Order On FBI Fraud List – Presidency by HeWrites(op): 11:26am On Aug 26, 2019*. Modified: 12:50pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
The Presidency has said there would be new executive orders to tackle international fraud after the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a list of 77 Nigerians indicted in fraud-related cases, Igbere TV reports. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, while speaking on Channels TV on Monday, said the government would work with all nations to tackle criminality. “The government will generate and ask for new laws from the National Assembly and there will be new executive orders that will block some of these loopholes that have been exploited by our fellow countrymen to go out there and embarrass and black paint the country,” Mr Shehu said. He added: “Every citizen of this country who travels out of the country, is required to obey the laws of their host countries,” adding that “the government would not stand in the way of the justice system.” On the effect of FBI’s list on Nigeria’s image on the international scene, Shehu said the action of one Nigerian should not be taken as a representation of every Nigerian. “The action of a single Nigerian is not the action of all Nigerians,” he said. http://igberetvnews.com/935106/fg-to-issue-executive-order-on-fbi-fraud-list-presidency/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique 1 Like 1 Share
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| Politics › Ngige Threatens To Sanction Banks, Gives Reason by HeWrites(op): 3:34am On Aug 23, 2019 |
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has threatened to sanction banks, who sack workers indiscriminately, saying they ought to declare redundancy before taking such decisions, Igbere TV reports. He stated this on Thursday in a chat with newsmen. “We also have to monitor job loses, we also have to stem the tide of job losses through a proactive action from this ministry”, he said. “We were all here, when the bank started, we had to stop them because we looked into the matter and discover they didn’t actually declare redundancy, which is in labour sections. “They must observe the article of redundancy, once they do that, the law is the last to come first to go. “We discovered that those banks, having used earlier people, want to dispose them and bring relatives and other friends, the same thing in the oil industry.” http://igberetvnews.com/924048/ngige-threatens-sanction-banks-gives-reason/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
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| Politics › Fayemi Congratulates Adeniyi Adebayo On Inauguration As Minister by HeWrites(op): 11:41am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated a former governor of the state, Adeniyi Adebayo, on his inauguration as Minister of the Federal Republic by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. Adebayo, who was Ekiti State Governor between 1999 and 2003, was sworn in as the Minister of Industries, Trade and Investments, alongside others in Abuja, Igbere TV reports. Fayemi, in a congratulatory message, described Adebayo’s appointment and inauguration as recognition of his statesmanship, steadfastness and exemplary character both in and out of office. Fayemi said he had no doubt that the new minister would bring his wealth of experience, extensive contacts and managerial skills to bear on the new assignment. “On behalf of the Government and good people of Ekiti State, we say a big congratulation to our own Omoluabi, former governor and distinguished son of the Land of Honour, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, on his inauguration, today, as a Minister of the Federal Republic. “You are a visionary leader who takes every assignment with calmness and diligence. The imprint of your socio-economic policies as Governor of Ekiti State almost two decades ago remains indelible. “We are confident that you will bring your wealth of experience, extensive contacts in the public and private sectors as well as your managerial skills to bare on the new assignment as you have always done. “We wish you a successful tenure as Minister and as a strategic player in our collective efforts at taking our dear country to the next level of development,” the statement said. http://igberetvnews.com/922009/fayemi-congratulates-adeniyi-adebayo-on-inauguration-as-minister/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
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| Culture › 21 Ibadan Monarchs Face Possible Loss Of Crowns by HeWrites(op): 10:18am On Aug 22, 2019 |
No less than 21 monarchs in Ibadan, Oyo State may lose their crowns soon, Qed.ng has learnt. Former governor of Oyo, Abiola Ajimobi, had handed the instruments of office to the kings on August 27, 2017, at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Igbere TV reports. This followed the controversial review of the 1957 Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration and Other Related Chieftaincies in Ibadanland by a panel headed by Justice Akintunde Boade, which ended in the elevation and crowning of the 21 kings, including the Olubadan high chiefs and baales. Senator Rashidi Ladoja, who was also a beneficiary, stayed away from the ceremony and filed a court action which nullified the crowning of the monarchs. Ajimobi then went on to challenge the nullification before the Court of Appeal. Sources close to Governor Seyi Makinde say he wants to discontinue the appeal. The governor has also opted for an out-of-court settlement which was filed in the Registry of the Court of Appeal, Ibadan on August 20. The two-page settlement noted that that the report of the “the Boade-led commission of inquiry created disharmony.” It also said Makinde’s administration would stand on the rule of law, saying that the parties also recognised that the House of Assembly had not amended the Chiefs Law of Oyo State. http://igberetvnews.com/921816/heavy-tension-as-21-monarchs-face-possible-loss-of-crowns/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
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| Politics › Passengers Stranded As FG Closes Land Borders by HeWrites(op): 7:59am On Aug 21, 2019 |
The Federal Government has ordered the closure of Nigerian land borders across the country, leaving thousands of passengers travelling across West African routes stranded. A Igbere TV correspondent who visited the international bus park in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos State on Wednesday learnt that buses could not leave because of border closure. An official of one of the transport companies plying the Idiroko-Seme route told Igbere TV “the FG has closed the Seme-Owode end of our border since last night and all passengers booked for the West African route will have to wait until further announcement.” He added that words filtered in in the morning that the borders will remain closed for 28 days from Tuesday night because of security challenges. “Buses travelling across West African routes usually depart at 6.45am but we are not sure of what will happen next,” the source added. Some passengers were seen approaching customer care for a refund, while some were waiting in disbelief as at 7:45am. The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) had announced on Tuesday that it will be conducting a joint border security exercise codenamed Ex-Swift Response in conjunction with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to secure Nigeria’s land and maritime borders. A statement signed by Joseph Attah added that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), as well as the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security and intelligence agencies, will be involved in the exercise. “The joint exercise is being coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and will take place in four geopolitical zones, namely; South-South, South-West, North-Central and North-West. It is expected that the exercise will promote interagency cooperation and increase preparedness to address trans-border security challenges such as terrorism, armed banditry, smuggling, proliferation of small arms and light weapons, amongst others. “The exercise will also involve the movement of personnel, vehicles and equipment within the affected parts of the country. Therefore, we call on members of the public not to panic and should continue to engage in their normal duties. The overall objective is to ensure a peaceful and secure country in the interest of our national security,” the customs spokesman said. Transporters in Amuwo-Odofin, however, told passengers there was no prior notice of border closure. Mr Attah had not responded to a message sent to his phone on the subject as at the time of filing this report. http://igberetvnews.com/917463/passengers-stranded-as-fg-closes-land-borders/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique 1 Like 1 Share
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