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BREAKING! Nig@60: Nigerian Military Forces Barricade Nnamdi Kanu's Home (Happening Now)


The Nigerian military forces have barricaded the home of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB.

IGBERE TV had reported that traders in Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Enugu, and Anambra States observed the sit-at-home order.

However, in a latest development, IGBERE TV correspondent in Afaraukwu hometown of Nnamdi Kanu reports that the military forces in Thursday afternoon stormed Kanu's Hometown.

As at the time of filing this report, details of their arrival remain sketchy but a top IPOB member revealed to our reporter that the military forces do not want gathering of IPOB Members in the area.

IGBERE TV recalls that Nnamdi Kanu had earlier said that all states in Biafraland complied with the sit-at-home order given by him.


Kanu, in a statement made available to IGBERE TV by Emma Powerful, the groups Media and Publicity, said the compliance of this order is to showcase our readiness for the speedy coming of Biafra freedom and independence.

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Source : https://igberetvnews.com/1366726/breaking-nig60-nigerian-military-forces-barricade-nnamdi-kanus-home-happening-now/

BREAKING!!! Five Killed, Others Missing, Houses Burnt In Ebonyi State


At least five persons have been killed while three others are said to be missing in a renewed boundary dispute between the people of Izzi in Ebonyi State and people of Obubara in Cross River State.

Speaking with IGBERE TV on telephone, a resident from Obeagu confirmed to our correspondent that three other persons from Obeagu Ibom, Amachi, Izzi community are still missing following the clash.

According to him, at least six houses in the community were also burnt while many residents of the area have been rendered homeless while many others are injured.



The Crisis Rocking Communities In Ebonyi And Cross River, How It Started. ( Another Resident Narrates What Happened)

Another resident who does want his name mentioned revealed that the decades-long boundary war restarted on Wednesday leaving at least five persons dead.


The suspected gunmen from the three Cross River communities having boundary issues with the Izzi community invaded the area.

The communities include Apiampkum, Ijaga and, Oruenya, all in Obubara Local Government Area of Cross River State.

According to him, the deadly gunmen upon entering the community started shooting sporadically and destroyed many houses.

“The warlords from Cross River took over the Ebonyi community on Wednesday and were shooting sporadically at them. The police retreated to avoid return firing because if they didn’t retreat, the Cross River people will continue to shoot. Three houses were burnt down,” the resident said


“The warlords from Cross River took over the village and the villagers relocated to the neighbouring communities.

“But yesterday, police succeeded in entering the area under attack at Obeagu Ibom village.

“Many houses were damaged, three persons declared missing and two reportedly killed, their bodies were seen on the road but no one could identify them because the village is deserted.


“At Zaki Ibam village, a one-story building was burnt down, a bus, bicycle inside the compound were also burnt down. So many other houses were damaged”, he  said.

Source : https://igberetvnews.com/1365931/breaking-five-killed-others-missing-houses-burnt-ebonyi-state/

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JUST IN!!! Confusion As APC Denies Gov Fayemi’s Suspension

By Wisdom Nwedene, Ado Ekiti

Following report that the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has been suspended by the All Progressives Congress, APC, the National Secretariat of APC has denied the “suspension”.


In a statement made available to IGBERE TV on Friday Afternoon by Yekini Nabena, Deputy National Publicity Secretary APC, said the actions are a nullity as the Party’s National Secretariat is yet to receive communication from the state chapter on the purported “suspensions”.

The party further advised all members to adhere to the Party’s constitution.


According to the statement, “Governor Kayode Fayemi remains the leader of the party in Ekiti State.

“In line with the mandate of the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee and

“The President’s admonition to party members to ensure and support ongoing amicable and rancour-free settlement of internal party disputes, we call on our esteemed party members and leaders in Ekiti State to be duly guided.


“For the avoidance of doubt, the Architect Paul Omotosho-chaired APC Ekiti State Working Committee is the authentic, valid and duly recognised Executive as no factions or divisions exist in the State Chapter.”



IGBERE TV had reported that crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State worsened on Friday, September 25, as a faction of the party led by Senator Tony Adeniyi, suspended Governor Kayode Fayemi over alleged anti-party activities.

This is coming barely 24 hours after another faction loyal to the governor suspended Senator Babafemi Ojudu, special adviser on political matters to the president; Oyetunde Ojo, son-in-law to APC national leader Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and nine others from the party.

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PHOTONEWS : Gov. Ugwuanyi, Umahi, Receive PDP Chairman, Secondus In Enugu | IGBERE TV

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman (South East), Chief Austin Umahi, others, on Friday Morning, receive the National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, enroute Anambra State, for an official engagement.

More details soon...

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Prof. Ibe, Obasanjo, Nwajiuba, Others To Speak At The UN75 & Inauguration Of CTADA
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The Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Professor Gregory Ibe, former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, Minister of Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba are set to speak at the 75th anniversary year of the United Nations and the Inauguration of the Centre for Transformative Advancement of Development in Africa, (CTADA).

The event which has been scheduled to hold on 24th September, 2020, 4: 00pm - 7:30pm via Zoom will feature other prominent speakers from different countries.

IGBERE TV recalls that the Secretary-General of the United Nations had said that in light of the number of serious challenges currently facing the world and the fact that many people are turning their backs on the idea of international cooperation (multilateralism) there is not a lot to celebrate in the 75th anniversary year of the UN.

He instead called for measures that would increase appreciation for the need for, and value of, international cooperation
and international institutions.

In that regard the UN Secretary General António Guterres, specifically asked that UN supporters not just engage the UN bubble of fellow UN followers but rather find ways to particularly engage the skeptics and the
unaware in thinking about the Future We Want and the role of multilateral institutions in helping to make that better future a reality. In consideration, all sectors of society were called upon by the Secretary General of
United Nations, António Guterres, in September 2019, to commit to mobilizing for a decade of action.

Global action is needed to secure greater leadership, more resources, and smarter solutions for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, there is need for local action to embed the
needed transitions in policies, budgets, institutional infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks, at all levels of authority in governments, and civil society.

Special attention must be given to engagement of youth, the media, the private sector, unions, academia, and all other stakeholders, to generate an unstoppable movement as we push forward.

In response to the call to commit to the decade of action, the Gregory University Uturu Abia State, the Bar JUNI and Irene Menakaya Foundation International and the Center for SDG Global Education USA, established the Centre for Transformative Advancement of Development in Africa, (CTADA) to join the global community in generating unstoppable movement for required transformation most importantly for Africa.

To reverberate the call by the Secretary General and the drive to contribute to advancement of development of African in the new Normal and in commemoration of United Nations @75 the call for the launching and inauguration of Centre for Transformative Advancement of Development in Africa as window to the future we want for communities of Africa especially in the new normal.

Therefore we are pleased to raise community awareness about the theme-“The future we want, Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to the Advancement of Development for Africa” as the transformation begins to unfold in Africa, and all humanity.


The purpose is to mobilize the community around the UN75 focused on getting collective action around the world to strengthen the consensus about the Future building International Institutions for success. The event will highlight favorably the; UN75, and the vision of the Future of Africa. Launching of Centre for Transformative Advancement of Development in Africa, (CTADA) resounding Pledge to the Advancement of
Development for Africa.

The agenda for CTADA embraces the reality that globalization will remained a permanent feature of the 21st century, and in recognition of the impact of global catastrophes like the pandemic that seem to bestow global
engagement, it is overbearing that advancement of transformative development in Africa maintains continuity in professional improvement and competence, to effectively generate solutions for multidimensional, challenges.

The Centre (CTADA) is a professional development epicenter offering executive education programs for the purpose of enabling the vision. CTADA will focus on emerging issues in response to the global impact on African aimed at providing support to improve advancement through bridging the gap between the diaspora
and Africa as a main tributary in the flow of knowledge.


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"There Is Unprecedented, Phenomenal Development In Ebonyi State" - Ohanaeze Commends Umahi

The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, has applauded the Governor of Ebonyi State, David Nweze Umahi for changing the narrative of the State.

Nwodo, who spoke when Business Conglomerates signed MOU in Ebonyi State on Tuesday said there is unprecedented, phenomenal development in the State.

He noted that the developments are taking place in spite of the fact that Ebonyi State has the lowest federal allocated revenue in the entire Southeast.

According to him, "Governor Umahi combines his engineering acumen, his sense of frugality, his continuous jovial, social relationship which has a capacity to making you subdue your motive of profit-making in order to admire Umahi who is out to make a difference in Ebonyi."



In his words,


“In five years of Governor David Umahi's leadership in Ebonyi State, there is unprecedented, phenomenal development never seen before.

“The developments are taking place in spite of the fact that Ebonyi State has the lowest federal allocated revenue in the entire Southeast.

“I also know that capital developments in Ebonyi State are done at the cheapest rate. The cost of building a house may cost three or four times in other states more than the cost of building a house in Ebonyi State.

“Governor of Ebonyi State combines his engineering acumen, his sense of frugality, his continuous jovial, social relationship which has a capacity to making you subdue your motive of profit-making in order to admire Umahi who is out to make a difference in Ebonyi.

“I don’t think that I have seen any building of this nature (the Ecumenical centre) in any other state in the southeast.

“Governor Umahi has changed road construction in Nigeria and given it an Ebonyi character. What he does in terms of making sure that the roads are durable is phenomenal. He has a concrete overlay of an iron backing before putting asphalt on it to ensure that he does not just build a road but that it will last for a very long time.

“What I saw in terms of transformation this time in Ebonyi is surprising. Governor Umahi, I still want to know the secrets. I want land in Ebonyi so that I will be part of this transformation, it will give me peace of mind.”

Source : https://igberetvnews.com/1365623/unprecedented-phenomenal-development-ebonyi-state-ohanaeze-commends-umahi/

GUU Pro -Chancellor, Chief Ugochukwu Commends Management

The Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council of Gregory University Uturu Chief Onyema Ugochukwu has enjoined institutions of higher learning in the country to strive to become relevant agents of social change.

Speaking during a meeting with principal officers of the university, Chief Ugochukwu lauded the proactive social interventions of the management especially during the period of COVID-19 lockdown.

According to him, "Indeed it was really a breath of fresh air to see our university champion the donation and distribution of many tonnes of palliatives to indigent members of the society during the COVID-19 lockdown. It was even more heartwarming to see that the social interventions went beyond donation of foodstuff to the production of such life supportive materials as medications, power generating set, furnace and sanitizing chamber."

Chief Ugochukwu therefore tasked other institutions of higher learning in Nigeria to emulate the example of Gregory University Uturu by going beyond the statutory task of knowledge transfer to the important assignment of providing impactful solutions to the myriads of problems confronting society.
Earlier in an address, the Vice Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof Augustine Uwakwe enumerated the recent academic and social attainments of the institution, asserting that the pragmatic leadership of the Chancellor, Prof Gregory Ibe, inspired the modest achievements.

In his own words, "It is gratifying to note that apart from achieving tremendous curriculum and infrastructural expansion within a short period, we have not allowed the pandemic to disrupt our academic programme as lectures and tests were sustained online throughout the lockdown period. Arrangements are currently being concluded for the conduct of rain semester examinations. We have also taken giant steps to overcome the perennial twin problems of water scarcity and public power supply."

" Through the charismatic and pragmatic leadership of both the Chancellor and Pro Chancellor, we have been able to reticulate water to the campus from a sumo facility located four kilometers away, while recently acquiring and installing a brand new electric transformer that when finally energized will enable us supply light to the campus and our host community."

IGBERE TV recalls that Chief Onyema Ugochukwu recently assumed office as the second Pro Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu at the expiration of the tenure of the Engr. Mrs Ebele Okeke led Governing Council.

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Source: https://igberetvnews.com/1365586/guu-pro-chancellor-chief-ugochukwu-commends-management/

"I Have Found Everything I Need In Ebonyi" - President Silverbird Group Moves To Build Radio /TV Stations

The above was exactly the testimony of this business mogul, the President of Silverbird Group, Guy Murray Bruce. The Silverbird group is a household name in the country, a well known, reputable, Multimedia company having representations in Television, Radio and Cinema.

Guy Murray Bruce made the statement at the Ebonyi Business Forum that had in attendance business men and conglomerates from Lagos and other parts of Nigeria meeting with his Excellency, Engr. David Nweze Umahi FNSE, FNATE and a host of principal officers at the Ecumenical Centre for the signing of Memorandum of Understanding for business partnerships.

This epoch making event will birth the furtherance of great economic strides already in top gear in the State.

The Silverbird Group will be the first Cinema House in the entire Southeast upon their partnership with the State.

The President of the Silverbird group revealed that his company will be occupying three spaces (175, 135 seater cinema spaces) in the nearly completed Ebonyi Shopping Mall to bring entertainment to the People of Ebonyi through high definition cinematic experiences from blockbuster movies of Hollywood, Nollywood etc.

Bruce, also speaking said "This is the best mall I have seen in Africa and we would love to move before December". He further added that he is excited to be in Ebonyi, actually, this is his first time. He thanked the governor for championing such an unprecedented trend of development in the State. He added that he would not be afraid to drive his Car around the state because the roads are well constructed, thick and concreted.


Source : https://igberetvnews.com/1365568/found-everything-need-ebonyi-president-silverbird-group-moves-build-radio-tv-stations/

Umahi is working

Ebonyi Community threatens ‘war’ over purported sell of military boat

A serious crisis is brewing in a sleepy-riverine Ozizza community in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State which shares boarders with Cross River State over reports that a pontoon boat which was inherited by the people from the military government of the defunct Imo State has been allegedly sold to an ‘undisclosed person’.

The alleged sale which has triggered anxiety among youths and elders of the community including a State Assembly lawmaker from the area had been made public following an announcement over the weekend on the State-owned Ebonyi Broadcasting Service through the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kenneth Ugbala to the effect that the ‘State government has allegedly sold the said property.
About 45 feet in size, the boat which was handed over the people by the military administration of Amadi Ikweche under the old Imo State 1986 to help solve the transportation needs of the people of the area to ferry them across the Ozizza beach to their close neighbours in Igonigoni, Cross River State features a triangular-shaped hull with a wide beam which enabled it to accommodate more passengers.

Members of the community known and celebrated for their fishing prowess told news men that the said radio announcement purporting the sale of the boat came as a rude shock to them as they were neither informed nor consulted by anyone before the purported action was taken.

One of the villagers, Mr. Ikwor Egwu, a middle-aged man and a native of Orrah which comprises a group of about nine villages narrated that they were stunned by the presence of some strange persons in the community who were at the river bank with a claim that they had purchased and came to assess the pontoon boat.

“we had to summon an emergency meeting after asking them to leave our community immediately to avoid being confronted by angry youths before using the traditional ‘omu’ (palm frond) to tie round the boat because this is the only inheritance our fathers in our long journey from Imo to Abia before being carved into the present-day Ebonyi State.

Why would the government not think of either repairing it, procuring a new boat or at least informing us through a meeting, delegation or any form of deliberation whatsoever before coming up with the claim that it has sold our pontoon (boat) just by a mere radio announcement? Who is the said buyer by the way and why was our community not consulted?, he queried.

Mr. Ikwor added: “We feel something is fishy about the whole drama and this is unacceptable just as it is condemnable and we have met at Ogo Orrah (the community’s playground) with a strong resolve to send a letter informing the government of the dangers of such illegal action without following a due process, that it is if the government is even officially aware of the purported sale”.

Another villager, Mr. Ogbonnia Chukwu who also spoke on the matter said the youths of the community will never allow the action go unchallenged unless the government or anybody expressing interest in buying the property does the right thing.

“If they think that there are no men capable of challenging them in this our (Ozizza) community they have to think again because we have a lot of well-to-do men who can square up with anybody especially when we feel our community has been ignored or relegated to the background. We will not allow that no matter who is behind it”, he insisted.


Also speaking, a lawmaker in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Kingsley Ikoro representing Afikpo North East State constituency for the third time who was also at the meeting told the Press that he was surprised to also hear the announcement purporting the sale of the pontoon boat on air just like the rest of the villagers.


In his words, “It was after I heard the radio announcement to confirm it by myself that I launched investigations into the matter only to discover that it was even a colleague of mine in the House who is behind the purported sale obviously in connivance with some people in government. And our people are saying that even though the government has the right to decide on what to do with it but at least, courtesy demands that they should be informed and carried along in the entire process because it is the community that the pontoon had served their transportation needs and it is still there because they keep a watch over it.”

Hon. Ikoro who quickly waded in to calm the angry youths and elders of his community down reiterated that ordinarily, his people have been facing even greater challenges at the moment exporting their food crops and particularly fishes to neighbouring Cross River State for sales. “Our people even expected the government to come to their aid instead of the reverse being the case. We don’t have basic amenities in this community- not electricity, not good roads, not portable and drinkable water, not even a large market for traders to use and I have been doing my best to see how these good things of life could get to our people

Now, for somebody to just wake up from any side of the bed and think he or she can intrude into this place and transact such business without the knowledge of people of our community is a downright no and I stand with their resolve in this meeting that it will not be allowed. People have to be made to do things right and to do what is right at any point in time and that is what the democracy we are practising is all about- right to air hearing, justice and equity”, he concluded.

He however warned that knowing the background of his people, the said buyers should better seek for ways of approaching the community to reach a truce and broker peace with them or they might face resistance having been cautioned to steer clear till things are done right by the people, stating further that the community has his support to take all valid legal and lawful steps including writing officially to the State’s Chief Executive, Engr. David Umahi whom he described as a peace-loving father to bare their views on the matter.

“Our people know and trust the Governor as a man of honesty and a peace-lover. That is why they have always supported him and my party- the PDP. And I am very optimistic that His Excellency, the Governor Umahi I know will not betray that trust. That is why we have to first and foremost officially inform him in writing and also possibly send a delegation to meet with him on this matter. I have assured my people that I stand by them and they trust I will forever do until the right is done”, he concluded.


Source : https://9newsng.com/ebonyi-community-threatens-war-over-purported-sell-of-military-boat-photos/

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It has been long I saw this man in a movie. He is a great actor

"Emejulu’s Claim On Airport Land Is Fraud" - Eneh’s family | IGBERE TV

• Claims ownership with 1958 title deed

The family of the late G.O.D. Eneh of Udi in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday, described Jonathan Emejulu’s claim of ownership of a portion of the Akanu Ibiam International airport land, as a fraud.

IGBERE TV reports that the members of the family have asked the state government to investigate the authenticity of court judgment and order being paraded by Emejulu, as the land in question belongs to the Eneh family.

IGBERE TV recalls that Emejulu had last Tuesday, demolished some structures at the Airport Road Layout Phases IV and V, including about two kilometre perimeter fence of the international airport under construction, while executing a court judgment and order that allegedly gave him ownership.

But, yesterday at a press briefing in Enugu, two sons of the late George Eneh and Garry Eneh with their family lawyer, Ifeanyi Udenze, showed evidence of ownership with a November 4, 1958 title deed and government gazette.

The Enehs, who have already written Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on the issue said: “Our attention has been drawn to the so-called execution of the judgment in Suit No. E/165m/2010 by one Emejulu purporting to own a portion of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu designated free trade zone.

“Please be informed that Emejulu is not the only person in court in respect of the free trade zone.

The estate of Eneh is before the Enugu State High Court in Suit No. E/90/2019 on the same subject matter (free trade zone).

“Emejulu’s claim over the land is being challenged vigorously and variously. Emujulu’s claim is a fraud and ought to be investigated.

“Emejulu’s High Court judgment is fraught with lies and bad faith and will be set aside. Emejulu who is a litigant in an ongoing Suit No. E/642/2016 adjourned, after the last hearing date in Court 6, Enugu High Court, to September 21, 2020 on a subject matter similar in every material particular surreptitiously approached another court in Enugu State for a motion ex parte to invade or ‘execute’ judgment in the location of interest.

“The flaw and huge error in that judgment/execution is that Emejulu concealed from the judge and executing authority that, has now been clearly proven by the Ministry of Lands and Survey of Enugu State that his purported Airport Road Layout Phases IV and V, have no locational relationship to the area of the present renovation of Akanu Ibiam International Airport. Hence the criminality of his intent and actions are self-evident.”

The Eneh family disclosed that their late father bought the said land from the late Nike monarch, Igwe Nnaji and had all documentations properly made.

They said they had earlier written the Aviation Minister and the Presidency seeking compensation for the extension of the runway and were hopeful that their petitions were receiving attention.

According to them, the proper approach to the present issue would be for government of Enugu State to investigate all claims through the attorney general.

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Source : https://igberetvnews.com/1362595/emejulus-claim-airport-land-fraud-enehs-family/

BREAKING!!! Fani-Kayode Withdraws Word, Apologises To Nigerian Journalists

By Wisdom Nwedene

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has finally withdrawn his word "stupid" which he used on a journalist while holding a press conference in Calabar, Cross Rivers State.

Fani-Kayode who is currently under fire for describing a journalist, Mr Eyo Charles as stupid has equally apologised for using such word.

In a statement made available to IGBERE TV on Wednesday, Fani-Kayode said he regrets using such word on the Nigerian Journalist.

Fani-Kayode, a strong critic of President Muhammadu Buhari noted that for over 30 years he has defended and worked with journalists and fought for the right of freedom of expression.


He, however, refused to state who is bankrolling his trips to different states in Nigeria but revealed that the tour continues and his now moving to another state.


The statement reads,

"I met with my advisors till late last night and I wish to say the following. I hereby withdraw the word "stupid" which I used in my encounter with a journalist in Calabar."

"I have many friends in the media who I offended by losing my cool and using such words. I hereby express my regrets for doing so."

"I do however wish to state categorically that no threat of physical harm was ever made to the journalist in question and neither did I send anyone to threaten him. Anyone that says otherwise is lying and I challenge them to bring the proof."

"I would never seek to physically harm a journalist. For the last 30 years I have defended and worked with journalists and fought for the right of freedom of expression."

"I am also very close to many in that profession. I would be the last to seek to disparage those that are honorable and noble within its ranks."

"I hope that this will assuage the pain and anger of anyone that was hurt or offended by this ugly episode. I have now put this matter behind me and moved on. Now my tour of the South continues. Moving to yet another state today!"

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Fani-Kayode, Mr short fuse

Igbochief001:
neither am I the one that he would cry to when his properties are taken over when igbos leave Nigeria

When is the Igbos leaving Nigeria? Stop dreaming

He tried but Ndigbo should bring their wealth back home. Who is with me?

GBAJABIAMILA, MURI-OKUNOLA PAY CONDOLENCE VISIT TO COKER FAMILY

The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola in company of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, on Thursday, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Chief Folarin Coker (Baba Eto of Lagos), a pioneer Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Civil Service.

Speaking at the residence of the Coker family, the Honourable Speaker noted that the late Chief Coker was a public administrator, who left a legacy worthy of emulation and was abundantly blessed to have attained the age of 97 years.

He maintained that the contributions of the deceased to the Lagos State Civil Service as Permanent Secretary and his stewardship in various Ministries attest to his commitment to the development of the State.

The Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in his condolence message, commiserated with the family on the passage of Late Chief Folarin Coker, describing it as an irreparable loss not only to the family but also to the State Government and the entire Nation.

While presenting the condolence letter to the family of the deceased on behalf of the entire Public Service, Muri-Okunola stated that late Chief Folarin Coker was a dedicated, trustworthy and courageous officer while serving the State.

He affirmed that the deceased contributed significantly to the development of the State and its Public Service, saying “These qualities earned him recognition and his meritorious appointment as a Permanent Secretary in the State Public Service.

In his remarks, the representative of the family, Mr. Folorunsho Coker, who is also the Director-General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, thanked the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the Body of Permanent Secretaries and the Director-General, National Lottery Board, Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila for their visit to commiserate with the family.

While maintaining that the burial ceremony will be conducted in total compliance with the safety guidelines for COVID-19, Coker said details and dates for the funeral ceremonies will be announced in due course.


Source : https://www.lasgidinews.ng/post/gbajabiamila-muri-okunola-pay-condolence-visit-to-coker-family

LASG MONITORING TEAM DISLODGES ILLEGAL OCCUPANTS AT LEKKI FORESHORE

The Monitoring Team of the Lagos State Government has dislodged some illegal miners and occupiers of the proposed development site of Lekki Foreshore Scheme in a bid to stop indiscriminate evacuation and carting away of sand meant for construction purposes.

The Permanent Secretary, Lands Bureau, Mr. Bode Agoro, who led the Monitoring Team on the exercise, decried the wanton disregard and encroachment of miners and illegal occupiers of the site, assuring that the government will not fold its hands and watch squatters deface the scheme.

He reiterated that the government is determined to take drastic action against such illegal occupancy of its schemes across the metropolis.

The Acting General Manager New Towns Development Authority (NTDA), Tpl. Olakunle Aboyeji, who was also present during the exercise, expressed disbelief at the theft of the commonwealth of Lagosians by a greedy few who also attempt to discredit the government.

He lamented that the sand which the miners were carting away was designated for the development of the Lekki Foreshore Scheme to create access for allottees who intend to take possession of their land.

Aboyeji stated that the activities of the illegal squatters and miscreants, who perpetrate unlawful acts within and around the scheme, also constitute a security threat to others in the area, warning that anybody caught contravening the rules in the vicinity will face the full wrath of the law.

He explained that the monitoring exercise will be continuous in order to ensure the safety of government property on all sites across the State.


Source : https://www.lasgidinews.ng/post/lasg-monitoring-team-dislodges-illegal-occupants-at-lekki-foreshore

The Enugu zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested seven internet fraudsters. They are: Ebere Tochukwu; Onuh Harrison; Christian Ogbonna; Ojobo Kingsley, Eze Charles, Princewill Nwalu and Ekene Ibekaku .

They were arrested at Loma Linda Extension Enugu, Enugu State. Their arrest followed intelligence signalling them as a syndicate of fraudsters that specialise in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public, especially foreigners through the internet.

Items recovered from the suspected fraudsters include : three exotic cars: Lexus ES 350, Benz C300 and a Toyota Camry. Other incriminating materials recovered from them are several mobile phones and laptops.

The suspects have given useful information in the course of interrogation and will be charged to court soon.

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President Buhari Receives Former President, Goodluck Jonathan In Aso Villa (Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday received his immediate predecessor in office, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, at State House, Abuja.
Dr Jonathan, who is ECOWAS Special Envoy to the Republic of Mali, briefed on the political situation in the West African country, as corollary to efforts by West African leaders to restore stability to the country.

President Buhari and four other ECOWAS leaders had visited Bamako, Mali, last month, followed by a virtual extraordinary summit of the sub-regional body.

Dr Jonathan, who was in Mali from Monday to Thursday, last week, recounted his meetings with the stakeholders, including political and religious leaders, Ambassadors of US, France, Russia, Germany, European Union, and other important personalities key to peace and cohesion in the country.

The main opposition group, M5, he said, continued to insist on the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, a position not acceptable to ECOWAS, which insisted only on democratic process in change of power within its jurisdiction.

“We told them that no international organization, including the African Union (AU), United Nations (UN), and others, would agree with their position. We continued to emphasize the need for dialogue,” former President Jonathan stressed.

He added that the Constitutional Court had been reconstituted and inaugurated, while vacancies in the Supreme Court had been filled, thus sorting out the judicial arm of government.

President Buhari thanked Dr Jonathan for what he called “the stamina you have displayed” on the Mali issue, and counseled further consultations with the Chairman of ECOWAS, President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger Republic.

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Umahi is working

The irrevocable commitments of the Ebonyi State Governor, Engr David Umahi towards constructing, equipping of a world-class health facility and his concern for the health and wellbeing of Ebonyians have finally birthed new dawn as more than 80 per cent of equipment for the finishing of the ongoing construction of the huge college of medicine just arrived Ebonyi.

It might interest you to know that since the inauguration of the Divine Mandate administration of Ebonyi State, health and wellbeing of Ebonyians have been placed on the front burner which is evidenced in the avowed decision to construct the largest College of Medicine in the West African subregion strategically located in Ohaozara Council Area of the State.

Today, the innumerable equipment - tiles, escalators, tampered glasses and host of others arrived at the College in readiness for the completion of the project.

The College of Medicine is billed to provide nephrology, hepatology, ocular transplants and end medical tourism not just in the state, but the entire country.

Francis Nwaze
Special Assistant to the Governor
(Media and Publicity)
2nd August, 2020


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