So you mean the eze's don't have personal security attached to them or vigilantes to be on ground on the said meeting..
The LGA chairman need to answer some questions about him not inviting police or vigilantes to cover such a meeting of royal kings...
Maybe you didn't read the article before typing, Daily Trust had reported, A source, who attended the meeting, countered the police, saying the security agency was adequately informed.
He said the Police also sent some men to the venue of the meeting to provide security.
The source said that men of Operation Search and Flush were deployed there with their team leader but left less than an hour into the meeting.
According to the source, when the police were prevailed upon to stay until the end of the meeting, they said that they were summoned by their commander.
He said: “The chairman was even seen telling them they cannot leave after agreeing to provide security for the event.
“They eventually left. They said they were summoned by their commander. About an hour later, the hoodlums struck.
Chikeluba25: My fear with Maduka is that he may end up being a 2nd Rochas. Which one is 21universities in the 21LGA. Ozigbo is good but not better than Soludo. He may end up being controlled by PDP forces.
He never said that what he said was satellite universities in 21 LGA there is a difference, that is campuses. I'm from Imo state I wish Maduka will turn to an Imolite to rescue my dead state.
Shut up he's an iponk terrorist and deserves the death,u too as a terrorist deserve death. Most iponk terrorists are okada riders, keke drivers , mechanics and welders just like u and the monkey killed
In the name of Jesus, I pray that the death you wish to others come to you first before this year run out 'AMEM'
presidency: President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the 11.9km Second Niger Bridge, 120 km Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and other key projects under the Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) will be completed within the second term of this administration.
The President gave the assurance at the opening of a two-day Mid-Term Ministerial Performance Review Retreat organized to assess progress made towards the achievement of the nine key priorities of this Administration.
He used the occasion of the retreat, the third edition since the second term of his administration, to highlight some of the Federal Government’s notable achievements in the last two years.
He listed accomplishments in the areas of infrastructure, transportation, economy, electricity supply, the petroleum industry, among others.
‘‘On transportation, we are growing the stock and quality of our road, rail, air and water transport infrastructure.
‘‘The PIDF projects are also advancing remarkably. These include the 11.9km Second Niger Bridge, 120 km Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, 375 km Abuja – Kaduna – Zaria – Kano Expressway and the East West Road. Most of these projects are expected to be completed within this 2nd term of our Administration,’’ he said.
President Buhari expressed delight that over the past two years, Ministers have rendered reports to the Federal Executive Council on their activities related to the achievement of their Ministerial Mandates.
‘‘Some of the notable achievements include the establishment of InfraCo Plc in 2020, as a world class infrastructure development vehicle, wholly focused on Nigeria, with combined debt and equity take-off capital of N15 trillion, to be managed by an independent infrastructure fund manager.
‘‘The Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund was also established in 2020 with more than USD 1Billion in funding.
‘‘In addition, we have launched the Nigeria Innovation Fund by the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). This is aimed at addressing investment opportunities in the domestic technology sector: data networking, datacenters, software, Agri-tech, Bio-tech, and more,’’ he said.
Furthermore, President Buhari noted that his administration had made tremendous progress on railway projects in the country, noting that upgrading of the railway network is being extended with the recent completion of the Lagos – Ibadan line.
‘‘The Itakpe-Ajaokuta rail line has finally been completed and commissioned after 30 years of its conception.
‘‘Work is expected to commence very soon on the Port-Harcourt Maiduguri line and Calabar – Lagos Coastal Line to connect the Southern and Eastern States of our Country. Progress is also being made on the upgrading of our Airports, with the state-of-the-art facilities in line with world class safety standards,’’ he said.
On the economy, the President said the nation witnessed three consecutive quarters of growth, after negative growth rates recorded in the second and third quarters of 2020.
‘‘The GDP grew from 0.8% in 2017 to 2.2% in 2019, but declined in the first quarter of 2020, as a result of the downward trend in global economic activities triggered by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
‘‘As at Second Quarter 2021, GDP growth rate was at 5.01%, the highest since the inception of this Administration.
On security, President Buhari announced that the Ministry of Defence has been instructed to create a modest military industrial complex for the local production of weapons to meet some of the requirements of the country's armed forces.
The President explained that the establishment of the industrial complex would address Nigeria’s over-dependence on other countries for military equipment and logistics.
He said the project is being implemented under the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), a military department responsible for arms manufacture.
On other efforts to strengthen national security, the President said it was gratifying to note that Nigeria has received six A-29 Super Tucano.
He said the propeller-driven aircraft are being used for training, surveillance and attack by the military.
‘‘As part of the efforts towards strengthening our national security, we have increased investments in arms, weapons and other necessary equipment; expanded the National Command and Control Centre to nineteen states of the Federation; and established a Nigerian Police Trust Fund, which will significantly improve funding for the Nigeria Police Force.
‘‘We have also approved the sum of N13.3 billion for the take-off of the Community Policing initiative across the Country, as part of measures adopted to consolidate efforts aimed at enhancing security nationwide,’’ he said.
On the Power Sector, President Buhari noted that the implementation of a ‘Willing Buyer-Willing Seller’ Policy has opened up opportunities for increased delivery of electricity to underserved homes and industries.
He expressed the hope that the execution of critical projects through the Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion Programme, will result in achieving the national goal of improved power supply by 2025.
On the Petroleum Industry Act signed into law on 16th August 2021, the President reiterated his directive to the Implementation Committee to complete all processes for the successful operationalization of the Act within 12 months.
On efforts to empower the youth and other vulnerable groups by enhancing investments in the Social Intervention Programmes, the President said he has approved the expansion of the National Social Register (NSP) by 1 million additional households.
The NSP is the official database for the implementation of the Conditional Cash Transfer programme.
‘‘We have established the N75 billion Nigerian Youth Investment Fund created to boost the Nigerian economy through leverage and access to finance for youths.
‘‘The Fund should serve as a catalyst to unleash the potential of the youth and to enable them to build businesses that will stimulate economic growth and create jobs. These accomplishments are a testament to the fact that all hands are on deck in establishing a solid foundation for even greater successes in future,’’ he said.
The President warned all ministers and permanent secretaries to take seriously all issues relating to the implementation of their mandates towards the attainment of the laudable objectives of this Government.
The President concluded his address at the opening of the retreat with the unveiling of the Presidential Priorities Performance Management System.
He explained that the Performance Management System and Dashboard, which has been in effect since January this year, had provided him the opportunity to track projects in real-time with live data.
‘‘In our continuing drive to ensure accountability, we have incorporated a Performance Management Framework into the functions of the Central Delivery Coordination Unit for ease of tracking of the Ministerial Deliverables along the lines of the 9 priority areas of this administration.
‘‘This initiative has provided me the opportunity to track the performance of all Ministries and by extension my Administration.
‘‘ This process has been in effect since January 2021 and today it gives me great pleasure to unveil the Performance Management System and Dashboard to track projects in real-time with live data and early warning system to proactively resolve bottlenecks,’’ he said.
In view of the importance of this year’s retreat, President Buhari announced that he would sit through all the sessions to listen to the cumulative assessment of this administration’s performance over the last 2 years.
Equally, the President would join in discussions on the best approach and strategies to implement planned policies, programmes and projects that can significantly diversify the economy away from its dependence on oil revenue, while sustaining the current economic growth trajectory.
Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) October 11, 2021
Slowly moving the goal post for the second Niger Bridge from 2022 to 2023.
Buckeyemedia1: Then you think you can defeat that same majority by use of force? When it comes to using intellectuality mind over matter, you have already accepted defeat?, when they face you with force, you will also accept defeat.
A short memory is very real, I did not know that flying Biafran flags and peacefully protesting in the streets of southeast and south-south demanding for a referendum was called (FORCE) wow. Nigerian government of Buhari brought force, they brought war they brought guns and they started the killing.
Originalsly: Knowing the insecurity .... why would he be even trying to get away from security operatives ... in a car with tinted windows? I can't blame the security. It was OK for him to lose his life because of his foolishness....but not that of his wife.
What happened to humanity that you will blame the innocents,
tyup: The situation in this case is kill or be killed, we really can't blame those soldiers. UGM has made life a hell for south eastern folks
Tyup suggest two wrongs don't make a right
Trying to absolve them with pathetic excuse UGM?? are you alright? they are trained soldiers for goodness sake, why will they shot that many rounds when there was no shot coming from the vehicle? Why didn't they shot at the tires?
Buckeyemedia1: He should have known better, just imagine what would have happened wearing a Hezbollah outfit in Tel Aviv?
Ignorance about the constitution is what is worries some of you, there is no were in the Nigerian constitution that prohibits anyone from flying Biafran flag and when there is no law there is no criminality. Again you all should understand that IPOB as an organization is not the owner of the Biafran flag and the federal government of Nigeria has never proscribed the Biafran flag. MASSOB, BIM, and other Secession groups are not proscribed and they all use the same flag.
ESN/IPOB caused this directly or indirectly, let say the fact and stop beating around the bush. But rather you people will always defend blindly. Continue defending blindly. Igbos and unnecessary defending blindly when it comes to tribe issue. North are religion fanatics, East are tribe fanatics. This is how you people kept defending now till this issue got worse, instead of saying the truth. Igbos are too touchy when it comes to their tribe, they would rather keep defending blindly and attacking you when you say the truth instead of admitting the obvious. But they can spend years finding fault, attacking and criticizing others, but they can't take just one inch of criticism and bashing.
If ESN had operated like well disciplined and organised security outfit, it would have been hard for evil people to hijack the situation and commit crime with the name of ESN. But ESN was rather, busy acting like terror group, touts, killing people, burning things, beating people. And now any killing that happens is being pinned on them.
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It is good to be on the side of truth, but being economical with the truth is never a good thing I'm sure you will agree with me. We are where we are as a country today as a result of mismanagement about (EVERYTHING) Now about ESN, It was formed because of the failure of Southeast governors to properly manage the menace of the herders, and they were doing well, never did they go outside their objective, and all their activities were dealing with the herders in the bush until the federal government started their atrocities going inside the bush where they are and started killing them. The Army and the Police took the war to them and they have to defend themselves. I agree with you that evil people have hijacked the situation and I solely blame the situation in the Southeast on the state and Federal government and they have achieved their aim to destabilize the southeast get the evidence they wanted in justifying the proscription of IPOB.
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Miss Chinenye Gloria Enukorah has emerged UNIZIK Best Graduating Student in Nursing Science Department, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology with a CGPA of 4.74.
The Induction, Swearing in and Oath Taking Ceremony of the graduands is scheduled to hold on 5th October, 2021 at the Nnewi Campus of the revered institution and University of the Moment.
The graduands were admonished by the Council Representative to uphold their professional oaths at all times and always put the patient first in the course of Practice as Nursing is a noble Profession.
Highpoint of the events include: Award Presentation, Oath Taking and Swearing in ceremony, Farewell Address by the best sudent among other colourful highlights.
When someone is pointing a finger, three is pointing at him, My people we have to look critically, Are we sure it is not Uche Mafor's faction of IPOB that are causing all the problems in the east just to blame Kanu??
blinking001: May God punish all the enermies of Nigeria, may their days be shot.. I'm sure ESN/IPOB is responsible for this murder, they've been causing problems all over the east. Very soon they'll meet their end. One Nigeria is non negotiable God bless Nigeria
You are now accusing ESN/IPOB without any evidence whatsoever, why will they assassinate the lawyer that is working for the victims illegally detained by the incompetent Nigerian police or you did not read the article before you start typing nonsense.
Nonexisting1: Is this a political campaign or a night vigil service at a mushroom church?
It is called the grassroots campaign he is going from ward to ward and it is one of the most effective ways of campaigning. He is taking his campaign to every ward in Anambra state do you know the magnitude of that strategy?. That is what is called thinking out of the box not maintaining the status quo.
richmond500: na u short term memory deh worry. Govt was never against Ipob, they were after NK, they arrested him, grant him bail, he refuse to respect bail conditions and created Ipob then start threatening Nigeria, the security forces had to deal with the issues but he ordered his men to fight the Nigerian army with Molotov bombs and sticks, assuring them that the UN, UK, Israel and other big forces has already given him some armored cars to fight
Sorry to say that you are really ignorant about what is happening, how can you say NK created IPOB after his arrest. You said the government was not against IPOB but NK, why will they arrest him in the first place if there is nothing like IPOB? You said he refused to respect the bail conditions, I ask are we not in a democracy? the case was already in the court of competent jurisdiction, if NK failed to comply with the condition of his bail the law said to go back to the court the judge is the one to revoke the bail, not the Nigeria government and not the Army. The Nigeria government knows they will lose that case that was why they send the Army to his house to disrupted the case, they have no reason whatsoever to go to NK's house other than to kill him in the process they killed 28 persons up till today the Nigeria government and the Army just swept what happened in NK's house under the carpet. They now said he jump bail it is only a tree that will stand the same place when they want to cut it down so I ask you will you stand the same place when someone come to your house to kill you.
richmond500: they should have done it without beating and harrasing citizens and let's see who will comply U may want to defend it but Ipob rules with terror
People like you are among the ones that are with short momery, I hope once upon a time you remembered that the favorite IPOB weapon of choice was their Biafran flags until the incompetent regime started dancing python dance, you cannot fetch an ant-infested wood without lizard visiting and you cannot continue pushing someone to the wall without expecting a push back. Today the number of IPOB members in jail without trial across Nigeria exceeds the numbers of Boko Haram, criminal herdsmen, and bandits that is if there are any, and what was their crime, they demanded self-determination, marriage is not by force. I will love to be one Nigerian but I want it on the ground that we all decide (HOW) and not by dance, anything short of that Biafra here I come.
richmond500: when terrorists has issue command and threatened everyone to stay at home.
Ipob rule the SE with terror
There is nothing like a threat, people complied the sit at home because they have lost faith in their government, IPOB is winning the hearts and minds of the Igbos and that is why they are complying and until this incompetent regime make a u-turn and understand the use of dialogue in persuing civil matters and not a threat then things will change.
richmond500: I thought they said no one came to visit Buhari, are those ghosts?
BTW, this Buhari visit really deh hurt some people sotay dem deh deny their own brothers say na Northerners.
Owerri, as the capital city of Imo state, has a population of 1.4 million (2016 census) that was 5 years ago. APC in Imo state, Just for the argument sake, let say they are not popular but mind you they are in power, but they can at least boost of 150 thousand members in the whole state but they couldn't mobilize just one or two thousand members to welcome their president and you lots can not in all sincerity find anything wrong?
In the picture, you posted there are about 45 rented people in the picture, the rest are like secret police and state officials. As of 2016, Owerri has a population of 1.402 million that was 5 years ago. Please residents did not line up that was is your dream and please wake up from it.
wallstreetnews: Senator Ifeanyi uba and gubernatorial candidate of YPP in the up coming Anambra election, has gifted all the traditional rulers in Anambra south senatorial districts SUV to everyone of them.
For how long will our people wake up from their slumber, this is why Nigerian politicians steal, they will spend money buying votes and when they win they will first recuperate their money by putting their hands in the cookie jar after, salaries will not be paid, substandard projects, and abandoned projects.
Chief Pete Edochie, MON, and son Yul Edochie bring out the essence of Igbo culture in this epic tale of struggle, hardwork, perseverance and success in the newly launched television commercial by Life Continental Lager Beer which has as its theme… Turu Ugo Lota! Yul Edochie
You're claiming you're in America and you're posting the f8cking projects as an example of a place with working elevators LOL!! When you lie on the internet, what does it do for you as a man?
Is baffling when people who don't understand the topic of discussion will call someone a liar because if you really understand the topic you will not in any way portrayed your ignorance.
Yes, solar is the answer, Are you questioning the use of solar energy in powering elevators? what is your point? Some of you in that primitive country are still in darkness when the world has moved on.
Digitron: Ongoing Workers Estate (Coal City View Satellite Estate). The housing project, which is located at the proximity of New Market Bridge, Enugu by Ugwu Onyeama, comprises 750 units combination of One-bedroom, Two-bedroom and Three-bedroom bungalows with a prolonged repayment package for civil servants.
To be honest, it is time our people and our governors start building up all the one, two, and three-bedrooms bungalows are just waste of land we don't have enough and with the way we are going our region will soon run out of agricultural land. 14 ten-story buildings will take care of the 750 units. The next you will hear is there is no electricity to power the lift or water (Solar) but when you build up fewer streets will be constructed, less compensation for the lands, and I believe the amount to be used in constructing 400,500 or 600 foundations for bungalows can take care of 14 blocks of 10 story buildings may be corrected. The picture below is what we need in our region going forward.
RareDiamonds: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL LIVESTOCK PROCESSING ZONE (SLPZ) AT OKIGWE LGA, IMO STATE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overview of the Project
The project involves the establishment of a livestock processing and diary production hub and an accompanying ranching facility in the south east zone. It will be designed to the highest animal welfare standards and will include the most recent technical advances such as meat/animal tracking systems, efficient cryovacing equipment, and will be designed and operated incorporating the most up-to-date food safety equipment and practices. The facility will also include a smokehouse, and dry aging capability. The facility will primarily service Imo state and other southeastern states in Nigeria and will handle all large animals: cattle, sheep and goats. It is believed that successful completion of this project will have a significant, positive impact on the local food system in the region and will change the landscape of livestock farming in Southeast Nigeria.
Project Description The project will involve the construction and engineering works such as but not limited to: Site marking and Pegging, Site clearing, Mobilization of equipment to site removal of top soil, Dewatering, Earth works, through existing roads, Excavation, Construction of drainage structure and facilities, construction of Abattoir. Construction of animal holding area Receiving and Shipping Area, Construction of cooler and freezer areas, Construction of processing areas (Raw, Cooked, Smokehouse), Construction of storage areas, Employee/Welfare Areas and construction of a ranch facility. The zone will have an abattoir where animal will be slaughtered and processed. It will also have a ranch for meat production and a veterinary unit that will attend to the health of the animals. The project will cover an area of about 150ha of land.
anselem87: we can never get ride of sandy and dusty roads any time soon in Nigeria because all our roads are not tared, owerri for instance some inner streets are not tared this is where all those heap of sands and dust are coming from. At times I don't blame our leaders much on infrastructure base on our budget. like America u talked about we can never be in same league with this people, last week American lawmakers approved 1.4 trillion dollars for reconstruction of some roads and changing of some water pipes, this is Nigeria's budget for the next 20 years or more than so tell me why u can't build world-class infrastructures with this kind of money even if u are corupt, u can't expect Nigeria to be like America with budget of 33 billion dollars for 220 million people, in side this money that's where Imo state government get their own infrastructural money
I, agree with you 100%, we will never be like America but our problems are we lack attention to detail and corruption, Counties like Rwanda, Namibia, and South Africa don't have two heads nor trillions of dollars.
midolian: Is she not even safer in police detention?
See fine girl wey choose to waste her life. Na so man scarce reach? If u befriend an IPoB member and you have a little misunderstanding, na to behead you or cut your brezz
Savage beasts in human skin
It is really a pity that people rejoiced the day your mother laboured to give birth to you.
flokii: People like that half-breed Koiki are moles working to sabotage Yoruba struggle.. the momemt he started making senseless and reckless statements that an attack on IPOB is an attack on the Yorubas, then I knew he was setting them up to fail.
Why will any sane person say an attack on violent Igbos that Wike, Uzodinma and co. are dealing seriously with is an attack on peace loving Yorubas.. such audacity to link a proscribed terrorist group from far away South East to the most progressive race on earth.
A short memory is a really bad disease, The Goal post has just been moved.
Elzazzi: Going by this story, what are Naval officials doing on the road in the first place ??. Are they not supposed to be guarding our waterways and Oil facilities against pirates ??.
Only in Southeast Nigeria that Navel officials go work on the roads instead of waterways
Politics / Re: Police Blame IPOB For Imo Traditional Rulers’ Killing, by jamjo: 4:08pm On Oct 20, 2021 
the innocents are not there for their side of the story.
