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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke, on Friday visited the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Broad Street and some other hospitals in different parts of the State, to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with in-patients and health practitioners.


The Governor and his wife while at the various hospitals chatted with the patients and the medical personnel, cheering them up, encouraging them and also prayed for their recovery.






Speaking to journalists, Governor Sanwo-Olu said his unscheduled visit to Lagos Island Maternity, was to share Eid-el-Kabir moments with those in the hospital at a time when every other person is in joyous mood at home.


“It is really about the season. So, if you reflect, Eid-el-Kabir is about season of love. It is about season of remembering one another. So people are remembering Prophet Ibrahim; he slaughtered ram, which showed it is a season of giving.


“There are people on two sides, the medical officers on the frontline that are meant to be at work but more importantly are patients who for one reason or the other, cannot be with their loved ones,” he said.


Justifying his decision to pay unscheduled visit to health practitioners and in-patients at the hospitals, Sanwo-Olu said: “I felt that this is the best place to come and show love; not just to see them but to encourage them and to give them little support from myself and my government.


“Coming here, we would also see things around ourselves. It is an unscheduled visit. So, we didn’t prompt anything. I saw them in their natural habit. You can see so many doctors and nurses are on duty and patients are also happy.


“We have also seen several patients; mothers that gave birth overnight to fresh new born babies. So, it is just a season to come and thank God for them and their lives and for their families who are not here. For me, that is the most important thing.


“We all have to stay calm. It is a period we all need to understand that we need to stay calm and know that government cares. We might not be 'A Star' but we have a good conscience. We have a good heart to do something good to almost everybody. I just want my citizens to see that if we have more resources, we will do a lot for them. This is just simple way of saying thank you to everyone."


Speaking on his response to a recent viral video of a boy begging his mother to calm down while punishing him for an offence he committed, Governor Sanwo-Olu said he believes strongly in paying attention and creating time to little things because there might be somebody somewhere who needs a help.


He said: “You look at big things but you need to certainly create time for little things as well. That is the difference. You know, you are going to build a bridge and it is nice but you have somebody who is just somewhere who needs a help.


“Just this morning (Friday), we rescued somebody who was planning to jump at the Third Mainland Bridge all because he said he has a debt of N500,000. We had to rescue him and we paid the debt. Those little details are what make the difference.


“I don’t have two heads, I don’t have 15 fingers. We are still same human beings. So, we need to show that human part of us while we are not losing sight of the big picture. The big picture is that we want to build roads, bridges and new schools. But we also need to pay attention to little one like the young boy on that video. By the way, I have spoken to him and his mother. They are doing great and I will see him one of these days very soon.”

Source : https://www.lasgidinews.ng/post/gov-sanwo-olu-wife-celebrate-eid-el-kabir-with-patients-health-practitioners-at-hospitals

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The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi has commiserated with Dr. Obiageri Ezekwesili over the death of her mother, Mrs. Cecelia Ujubuonu at 78 years.

Governor Umahi described the death of Mrs. Ujubuonu as a shocking and huge loss to not just Ndodolu village, Anambra state, but the entire Southeastern zone of the country.

In a statement made available to 247REPORTERSTV by the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Umahi urged the family of Ezekwesili to be consoled by the evergreen legacies she left behind.

"Mrs. Cecelia Ujubuonu was a devoted woman of God who was never found in the company of evildoers. That one of her children became a Minister of Solid Mineral and later, Minister of Education shows she instilled discipline in them.

"Her death is indeed a huge loss to the entire Southeastern zone.

"I urge the entire members of Ezekwesili family, Ndodolu village, Anambra State, and Southeast Nigeria to be consoled by the legacies she left behind."


Source : https://www.247reporterstv.com/2020/06/gov-umahi-commiserates-with-obiageli.html

Gov. Umahi Inaugurates 150- Bed COVID-19 Isolation And Treatment Centre

In other to address the health needs of the people especially under the COVID-19 pandemic and other related diseases in the state, the Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Umahi on Monday innaugurated a 150- bed COVID-19 Isolation and Treatment Centre.

The General Hospital, Elinwovbu, Amagu, community in the Abakaliki council was overhauled, reconstructed, and equipped with lasting medical equipment and its capacity strengthened to handle complex medical needs of the people.

The State Government had earlier during the state's weekly briefing resolved to revamp the General Hospitals in the state.

The decision to upgrade the 13 General Hospitals was to improve capacity and speedy response to the pandemic in the rural areas since the newly completed world-class Isolation Centre and Virology Centre in Abakaliki serve the need of the entire Southeastern zone of the country, making it necessary to stepdown the medical services to the rural areas.

Speaking during the inauguration, Umahi observed it is the part of the already laid measures to enhance and prompt response that informed the revamping of the hospital, adding that it will be a leading centre for COVID-19 management.

He said his administration accords the highest priority attention to the salary of workers, health and security of the people arguing that the pandemic is a test to the integrity of the leadership of any nation, expressing hope that interventions in the health sector at this critical time is a welcome development.

"Every other thing should wait because our priority is on salary, health, and security. We set up this Committee to monitor what is going on."

"We must do everything possible to get all the 13 General Hospitals in the state to be functional."

"In addition to this, we will also be releasing one million naira monthly to these hospitals as running costs of fuel and equipment maintenance."

"This virus has tested the capacity of leaders to handle emergencies", Umahi restated.

Meanwhile, the commissioner for Health explained that oxygen, ventilators and other medical equipment have been installed.

Earlier, Mrs. Ann Aligwe the chairman of the Renovation Committee commended the Governor for such timely response to global health emergency by the renovation of the General Hospitals in the state.

Source : https://www.247reporterstv.com/2020/06/gov-umahi-inaugurates-150-bed-covid-19.html?m=1

TEARS!!! "It's A Very Hard Pill To Swallow" - Lady Cries Out After Loosing Twins


A beautiful young lady, identified as Tee Lanay on Facebook has cried out after loosing twins, Igbere TV reports.


The lady said on June 1st, she had a doctor's appointment to get her ultrasound only to find out that her babies had passed away due to them sharing the same placenta.


She described it as a very hard pill to swallow and wouldn't wish her pain on her worst enemy.

She said : "This has been one hell of a week... June 1st I had a doctor's appointment to get my ultrasound only to find out my babies had passed away due to them sharing the same placenta. June 2nd (my birthday) I was admitted to hospital to induce my labor. June 3rd I had my stillborn twin baby boys �... yall when I say this is one of the hardest things I've ever been through."

"To know I carried two blessings I was ready to cherish and give the world to , to never hear them cry , laugh, change diapers, feed them , and everything else a mother dreams of doing. It's a very hard pill to swallow and I wouldn't wish this pain on my worst enemy.... Rest In Peace my sweet baby boys Dominic Diquint'e and Daniel Michael ���� mommy loves you with all my heart ❤".



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A beautiful Nigerian lady, identified on social media as mystic_sweetness has accused Nigerian rapper and singer, Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner, aka Zoro of raping her.

According to the young lady who posted some evidence, Zoro raped her on April 20, 2015 at his friend’s house in Magodo CMD road in Lagos. She narrated that the music star forced himself on her after she struggled with him for over 30 minutes.



She wrote;

“I just thought I should share this…. @zoroswagbag in April 20th 2015, at your friend’s house in Magodo CMD road, I followed my sister to come visit your friend(KOKO) whom you were squatting with then, and you asked me out which I told you I will think about it, after an hour of just meeting you, you called me into your room because you claimed you wanted to talk to me in private, how gullible I was to think it was just going to be a decent conversation with you, when I got into your room, you started forcing yourself on me to have sex with me, after struggling with you for over 30mins you overpowered me and raped me!!! You are a rapist! And I’m done struggling with the trauma and pain you put me through”

On a second post, mystic_sweetness shared a conversation with Zoro’s manager, Charles Ifeanyi Iruobe where he advised her to book an appointment for a conversation or police would be involved. However, the lady saw the manager’s message as intimidation, there by making her decide to put it out on social media.

The lady wrote;

“So this morning, @zoroswagbag manager sent me a dm, and this was our conversations, he is trying to intimidate me and make me keep quiet, but I’m sorry I have been quiet for 5yrs and I won’t be anymore, you caused me pains and trauma and at the same time you want to shut me down! @zoroswagbag I dare you to deny my claims! You did it and you know this!”



On a second post, mystic_sweetness shared a conversation with Zoro’s manager, Charles Ifeanyi Iruobe where he advised her to book an appointment for a conversation or police would be involved. However, the lady saw the manager’s message as intimidation, there by making her decide to put it out on social media.

The lady wrote;

“So this morning, @zoroswagbag manager sent me a dm, and this was our conversations, he is trying to intimidate me and make me keep quiet, but I’m sorry I have been quiet for 5yrs and I won’t be anymore, you caused me pains and trauma and at the same time you want to shut me down! @zoroswagbag I dare you to deny my claims! You did it and you know this!”

Source : https://www.lasgidinews.ng/post/beautiful-nigerian-lady-accuses-zoro-of-rape-photos

Femi Otedola Drives For 2 Hours To Visit His Daughter & Her Boyfriend


A renowned Nigerian business mogul, Femi Otedola has said he visited his daughter, Temi Otedola and her boyfriend, the singer, Mr Eazi.



Mr Femi made this known via his official Instagram account and shared pictures.



He noted that he drove for 2 hours all the way from his house in London to visit Temi who lives with Mr Eazi in a different location same London.


Also in his post, the business magnate shared photos of himself, Temi and Mr Eazi all posing to the camera. The photos showed each of them covered in face masks.


He wrote;


“This morning I drove two hours to visit @temiotedola and @mreazi .…F.Ote”


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LASG Restates Commitment To Welfare Of Residents


The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Parastatals Monitoring, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, has restated the commitment of the State Government to improving the welfare of its citizenry.


Ayantayo, who disclosed this at the Y2020 Ministerial Press Briefing organised to commemorate the first year in office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the JJT Park, Alausa, on Wednesday, said that the present administration will continue to embark on people-centred plans, policies and programmes in all its activities.


In his words “As the State Government repairs and builds new roads, hospitals, clears the drains, invests in the intermodal transport system, empowers more residents, creates more opportunities for economic enhancement and valiantly confronts the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the foremost drive for the administration has always been to improve the lots of the people because of the Governor’s conviction that citizens are the bedrock of democracy”.


The Special Adviser said all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the State Government perform key roles in delivering specific services to the general public, adding that the Parastatals Monitoring Office, PMO, effectively monitors these agencies to ensure they are being optimally administered and professionally run.


Speaking on the activities of the PMO in the last one year, the Governor’s aide said one of the first steps taken was to congregate all Heads of Parastatals and Agencies of the State in fulfilment of its assigned mandate, saying that “In the last one year, the PMO team has visited 94 government companies, agencies and parastatals across the nooks and crannies of the entire area of the State”.


“A detailed report of the visitation has been submitted to the Governor, especially on the need to monitor the Agencies more closely. Each now has a file opened for it. I have directed that minute by minute reports of all their activities on a daily basis must be submitted to my Office. Through this, Mr. Governor can obtain an accurate report on any agency, company, institution and parastatals he so desires. Likewise, the office can through this make recommendations to Mr. Governor on any one of them at any point in time”, he added.


According to Ayantayo, the PMO has also been involved in facilitating cooperation between budding entrepreneurs who have a business relationship with some Parastatals and also embarked on the review of enabling laws, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice (Law Reforms Commission), for Parastatals whose laws are obsolete or hindered by their operational guidelines. Consequently, a total number of 54 enabling laws have been forwarded to the Law Reforms Commission for review.


Taking a peep into the future, Ayantayo said better days are ahead for the PMO despite the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing that the Office is on the verge of producing a maiden journal, “Lagos Parastatals”, adding that the major objective of the publication is to provide a quick reference guide for organisations, individuals and corporate citizens who intend to partner with the current administration in moving the State forward towards delivering on its T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda.


The Special Adviser also disclosed that the PMO will be organising training for executive officers of Parastatals in the State to improve their capacity.


He said: “These will involve quarterly workshops (locally) for high ranking members of Parastatals and Biennial (International) strategic management workshops for CEOs of Parastatals and Agencies. The objective of the continuous training of CEOs of Parastatals is to connect top executives of PMO with the vision, programmes, priorities and expectations of the Sanwo-Olu led administration in Lagos State. This skills acquisition programmes are also aimed at developing the participants’ skills and capabilities that are tailored to their specific duties and roles”.


On COVID-19, Ayantayo said the pandemic has slowed down the plans for the first quarter, stressing that some of these plans include the deployment of Shared Service Infrastructure (SSI) among Parastatals and Agencies as well as the Single Billing Platform.


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"The Beautiful Street Lights Have Increased Business Activities At Night" - Traders Commend Gov. Umahi


Some traders in Abakaliki Metropolis, on Tuesday night, lauded Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State over the beautiful street lights in the city.


Speaking with 247reporterstv correspondent, a middle aged woman, Mrs. Gloria Nwakwegu said the street lights have increased business activities in the city especially at night.


She noted that the streets lights have increased the beauty of Abakaliki metropolis both at night and in the day.


Another trader, Mr. Sunday Obinna said the street lights have reduced motorcycle accident at night.

"Governor Umahi is doing tremendously well. As you can see, this is 8:00pm but we are still here, selling our goods. This is because of the beautiful street lights mounted by our Governor."

"The street lights have reduced snatch and run by thieves, reduced motor accidents at night", he said.

Source : https://www.247reporterstv.com/2020/06/the-beautiful-street-lights-have.html?m=1

COVID-19: Governor Umahi Inspects Ebonyi Coronavirus Isolation Centre

Following the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus, Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State a few minutes ago led his team to inspect the state of the art Isolation Centre built in order to curtail the virus which is currently ravaging the globe, Igbere TV reports.

Inspecting the tastefully furnished facility at the Unity Square Abakaliki, Umahi charged the state's health officials to expedite action towards completing the remaining portions of works in the facility.

Recall that when the virus was first reported in Lagos, Umahi quickly mobilised for the establishment of the Centre to quell the scourge.

The Ebonyi State Coronavirus Centre comprises several beds, Ventilators, Disinfectants, Sprayers, and hosts of other Medical equipment.

While addressing medical personnel at the Centre, Governor Umahi reiterated his administration's commitments in ensuring that the scourge is not found in Ebonyi State, let alone containing its spread.

Igbere TV gathered that the NCDC officials will be in Ebonyi today to set up the Virology Centre that was built by Governor Umahi and handed over to Federal Government for the fight against Lassa Fever. That centre will be kitted today and ready to become the 6th centre in Nigeria where Corona Virus test is run.


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2023 : "I Have Not Made Public, Any Intention To Contest For Any Position" - Gov. Umahi


By Wisdom Nwedene, Abakaliki

Govenor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State, on Saturday, said he has not made public any intention to contest for any political position in 2023 general elections.

Umahi stated that his attention has been drawn to an ill-conceived political poster of him contesting for the President of Nigeria, flanked by Governor Nasir El- Rufai for Vice President of Nigeria in 2023. He described it as the handiwork of
mischievous elements who are determined to put him against his admirers.

Umahi made this known in a statement sent to Igbere TV by his Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze.

According to the statement, such poster bears the imprint of detractors and political desperados who thrive on gossips, rumours and have resulted in producing a smokescreen where they attempt to drag the name of the Governor to the mud via the poster.

The statement reads in full,

"My attention has been drawn to an ill-conceived political poster with an image of the Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Chief David Nweze Umahi FNSE, FNATE contesting for the President of Nigeria and flanked by Governor Nasir El- Rufai for Vice President of Nigeria in 2023, currently circulating on social media."

"Such bears the imprint of detractors and political desperados who thrive on gossips, rumours and have resulted in producing a smokescreen where they attempt to drag the name of the Governor to the mud via the poster."

"One could not help but come to a sane conclusion that enemies of the state probably quoting the harmless expression of an Igbo born industrialist, Chief Cletus Ibeto who said "when it is time, we will send Umahi", decided to stair the hornet's nest and hit up the polity with such embarrassing poster."

"In as much as Governor David Umahi has towering credentials that in any contest makes him visible, he has not made public, any intention to contest for any position in 2023, let alone choosing a successor as he is a governor who is presently committed to delivering of dividends of democracy to his Ebonyi people as he believes that politicking ends immediately after election."

"We, therefore, call on all lovers of good governance, Governor Umahi's ambassadors and the general public to ignore such posters as it is nothing, but the handiwork of mischievous elements who are determined to put the Governor against his admirers."

"In truism, 2023 is too far to start politicking now."

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Gov. Ikpeazu Finally Reacts To Being Trapped In USA Over Coronavirus

By Wisdom Nwedene, Umuahia

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has finally reacted to report that he is currently trapped in the United States Of America following the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus.

A statement sent to Igbere TV on Friday by his Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi debunked the rumour and described those behind the report as mischief makers.

He said Ikpeazu attended an event in USA involving a close family member and left the country on the 12th of March, 2020, to join the Chairman of Abia State Scholarship Board, Ambassador Empire Kanu, to anchor a meeting between the state and management teams of some key educational institutions in Australia with regard to the State’s Foreign Scholarship Scheme.

He, however, noted that Ikpeazu was originally scheduled to return to Nigeria today, Friday, 20th of March, 2020, to attend Vanguard Personality Awards in Lagos where he was nominated to receive an Award as “Governor of the Year 2019”.

According to him, the program has been postponed by the organizers due to the recent ban on gathering of more than 50 persons by the Lagos State Government but Governor Ikpeazu will still arrive today and subsequently move to Abia State to personally take charge of our efforts to protect our people from COVID-19 pandemic.

The statement reads in full,

"Governor Okezie Ikpeazu attended an event in USA involving a close family member and left the country on the 12th of March, 2020, to join the Chairman of Abia State Scholarship Board, Ambassador Empire Kanu, to anchor a meeting between the state and management teams of some key educational institutions in Australia with regard to the State’s Foreign Scholarship Scheme."

"The highly successful engagements in Australia sought to secure scholarships and placements for young Abians in those institutions as well as secure jobs for them while studying in the country. Among those met by Governor Ikpeazu was the Pro-Vice Chancellor (International Affairs) of Flinders University, Mr Sebastian Raneskold, and they have offered Postgraduate Scholarships to 20 Abians in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) areas. Discussions between the parties covered opportunity for work and learning as well as subsidies in accommodation for our prospective students there."

" Governor Ikpeazu was originally scheduled to return to Nigeria today, Friday, 20th of March, 2020, to attend Vanguard Personality Awards in Lagos where he was nominated to receive an Award as “Governor of the Year 2019”. That program has been postponed by the organizers due to the recent ban on gathering of more than 50 persons by the Lagos State Government but Governor Ikpeazu will still arrive today and subsequently move to Abia State to personally take charge of our efforts to protect our people from COVID-19 pandemic."

"Kindly ignore the mischief making by persons and blogs sponsored by a sore Abia politician who continues to engage in activities deliberately conceived to deceive, regularly churn out malicious articles to disrupt the peace being enjoyed in the state, peddle outright and cheap falsehood to mislead the gullible and continue to sponsor all kinds of negatives against the state ostensibly because the good people of our state rejected him twice at the polls. "

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Gov. Ikpeazu Takes Over Leadership of Abia COVID-19 Response Structure

The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has taken over the leadership structure of the State Coronavirus response structure in order to curtail the deadly disease.

Ikpeazu directed schools to commence end of term examinations from Monday, March 23, 2020 and close on April 3, 2020.

A statement made available to Igbere TV by the Commissioner for information, John Okiyi, stated that as soon as COVID-19 became a global heath challenge, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu directed the State Ministry of Health to mobilize and prepare a plan to protect Abians from it.

The statement added that when the first case was recorded in Nigeria, Governor Ikpeazu went a step further to set up an inter-ministerial committee to manage the preparation and response to the disease with the state Commssioner for Health, Dr Joe Osuji, leading other Commissioners including those of Information, Homeland Security and Science & Technology.

The committee has since set out to work and started by identifying available intervention resources within the state including the following:

1. Two isolation centers in Umuahia: Federal Medical Center (FMC) and Amachara Specialist Hospital, with the former having good experience in management of patients with infectious diseases such as those infected with Lassa Fever. The facilities are purpose-equipped for isolation of patients with such infectious diseases including those who may present with Coronavirus.

The Committee has also identified and readied a third Isolation center at Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba, and we are working to prepare another one in Abia North Senatorial District of the State.

2. Over 10,000 face masks and 1,000 digital thermometers with the state ministry of health for distribution to health institutions and others were in place and are currently being distributed.

3. Adequate media resources to launch aggressive sensitization campaign in the state through partnership with private and government owned media houses in the state and beyond were identified. We have since launched the sensitization campaign and released phone lines to contact both local and national responders.

Currently, the committee has advised all electronic broadcast institutions in the state to emphasize Igbo versions of their sensitization materials in order to reach more Abians in rural areas. In the same vein, all LGA Transition Council Chairmen in the state have been directed to enlist the services of town criers to support the sensitization effort.

4. Full activation of Abia State Tele-Health facility to respond to enquiries as well as coordinate with all the primary, secondary and tertiary health care facilities in the state is in place.
A very capable and well trained Abia Tele-health team is currently training staff of all 722 Primary Heathcare Centers (PHCs) and Officers in Charge (OiCs) across all 17 LGAs on how to remotely (on the phone) prevent, identify, manage, control and report and follow-up any suspected Coronavirus cases. And the protocol is to step-down same to all staff members of their PHCs. The training is scheduled to be completed in the shortest possible time for deployment to assist those already on the facility.

5. Sanitizers have been distributed to health workers in the state and automatic sanitizers are presently being mounted in government health institutions and offices.

"The committee has reviewed proposals to close both public and private schools in the state, measures to stop any gathering of more than 50 persons, and protection of our markets without disrupting normal activities and/or creating panic."

"Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, who will henceforth take over the leadership of the COVID-19 response structure in the state, has directed that all public and private primary and secondary schools in the state make efforts to commence end of term examinations from Monday, March 23, 2020 and close on April 3, 2020. In the interim, all schools have been directed, through the state Commssioner for Education, Dr KCK Nwangwa, to provide materials for hand washing, preferably running water, before students enter and leave the school as well as during school hours."

"As events unfold, the Government will review the decision to keep the schools open and take necessary measures that will be in the overriding interest of Abians."

"The state ministry of health has also been directed to compulsorily position hand sanitizers, digital thermometers and hand washing facilities in all government offices as well as work with churches, market unions, hotel owners, banks and such other institutions to ensure that they also provide the materials as well as ensure good sanitary conditions."

" These materials should be positioned at the entry point to the facilities with designated persons, who must wear appropriate protective gears, including face masks, manning them."

"The government will immediately shut down, without further notice, private and public premises where adequate measures, including the above stated, are not in place to protect the people, residents and visitors to Abia State."

"We are currently reviewing suggestions on banning public gathering of more than 50 persons and will communicate the decision reached in due course. Similarly, we are considering measures to further protect our markets, malls and other places of commerce and will communicate decision in due course."

"Finally, we currently do not have any case of Coronavirus infection in Abia State and we are hopeful that God will continue to protect us but we are also proactively working to help ourselves. We wish to call on the federal government to consider providing COVID-19 confirmation testing facilities in all the thirty six states of the federation and FCT, or, at the least, consider providing one per geopolitical zone for easier access. "

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Coronavirus : Gov. Umahi & Other Governors Pledge To Work With Federal Ministry Of Health To Set Up Isolation Centres


The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE, yesterday, attended Nigeria Governors Forum meeting at NGF Secretariate, Abuja.

The Governors forum welcomed Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma who attended the forum meeting for the first time.

The forum pledged to work with the Federal Ministry of Health to set up a functional test and Isolation centres in all the States in the country.

After an extensive discussion on the impact of Convid-19 pandemic and fallen oil prices on the Nigerian Economy and revenue of the state government, the forum constituted a subcommittee consisting of the Governors of Kaduna, Ebonyi, Kebbi, Ogun, Nassarawa, Edo and Jigawa states to comprehensively review the trend and advise the government on the set of action required to address challenges in our economy.

The forum also sympathized with the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu,
on the unfortunate incident that led to the loss of about 20 persons in the State .

The forum meeting was presided by its Chairman, Governor Fayemi Kayode of Ekiti State.

Source : http://igberetvnews.com/1344221/coronavirus-gov-umahi-governors-pledge-work-federal-ministry-health-set-isolation-centres/

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi has called for homefront investments, seeing it as one of the greatest contributions Igbos will ever make in the development of their region.

Speaking when Ogbako Ndigbo Digital Forum, Ikeja Lagos paid a courtesy call to the governor in his office at the Centenary City Abakaliki, Governor Umahi lamented the Igbos properties worth billions of naira destroyed as result of insurgency especially in the northern region of the country, regretting the fate that befell its owners.

He said if the Igbos with all their matchless intellectual strength and entrepreneurial skills had invested in their land, there wouldn't have been any need to foray in a foreign land in search of economic opportunities, but because majority of the Igbos invest outside their home and prefer foreign land, people move to these places for economic purposes.

The governor stressed the importance of homefront investments saying the government has put in measures to accelerate business growth and development in the region.

Hear him: "We are thinking railway, the railway project will also connect some of the eastern states and you know what it means to the growth development of these places.

"In the area of security, we have the best security network in Ebonyi State.
"The Neighbourhood Watch is complementing the roles of other security agencies.

"We are building entrance gates in all the entering points to the state. At our boundary between Enugu State, we are building a gate and tower with CCTV camera system, same in all the entering points to the state.

"As chairman of the Southeast Governors' Forum, we will make sure the same security approaches and measures are in place in other states of the Southeast region.

"How many times will something happen to us before we learn?
"Our properties have been destroyed, we develop other regions for others, but our own is not developed. This is not wise. "Let's think home".

While assuring them their requests for Information Communication Technology, ICT hub will yeild the expected result in Ebonyi State, Umahi urged the delegation to hasten their relocation saying:
"We have industrial clusters. Just recently I was told the over five hectares of land behind the tower at PRESCO junction is owned by the state government.

"We will give you as soon as you conclude your request plan.
"In our Shopping Mall which is a microcosm of the macrocosm of the Dubai Mall, the ground floor has been taken by Chinese companies.
"Let's move from selling to manufacturing. We have the capacity. It will do us good if we move from selling to manufacturing" he further added.

Earlier, Prince Tony Nwakaeze the chairman of the delegation said he was awestruck by the rapid transformation of the state by Governor Umahi.
He commended the engineering wizardry of the Umahi led state government calling on other governors to emulate his style of leadership.

While presenting their requests, Prince Nwakaeze said they are determined to come back and invest in the state specifically for ICT development as technologists.

He told the governor the desire of Igbo computer technologists in Ikeja Lagos state is to replicate what they have done in Lagos in the Eastern region, specifically in Ebonyi.

"We are here to seek your Excellency's approval for establishment of ICT hub in the state.

"We want you to allocate a space for this project. It will help us in developing our region for economic growth.
"We want a space at the new International Market, we also want to take over the entire newly constructed SallCity Mall.

" When we entered Ebonyi, we were shock that we started wondering if His Excellency does money ritual or there is another money manufacturing industry built in Ebonyi that other governors are not aware of.

"I know that Ebonyi is the last born in South East but it has become the best city in South East, Nigeria and becoming a major industrial hub.

We are very willing to invest in Ebonyi to bring our many years wealth of experience in the development of Ebonyi state.


Source : https://9newsng.com/ict-umahi-urges-igbo-technologists-to-go-into-manufacturing-invest-at-home/

BREAKING!!! Igbere TV Boss, Anyalekwa Abducted In Abuja

The Executive Director of Igbere TV, Emeh James Anyalekwa has been abducted in Abuja, the Nation's capital.

As at the time of writing this report, his location is unknown, his numbers are switched off and all messages sent to his social media accounts are yet to be replied. He was last seen in Kubwa, Abuja, around 7pm.

Recall that recently, Justice Okon Abang ordered for his arrest over a report republished via Igbere TV.

The order followed a publication by Nigerian Concord, claiming the court had concluded plans to jail at all cost, a former Benue governor Gabriel Suswam, who is standing trial over alleged N3.1 billion fraud.

The newspaper had alleged on February 1 that Justice Abang, who is presently presiding over the trial of Suswam, had prior contact with the prosecution team and some All Progressives Congress (APC) officials in respect to the case.

Igbere TV had republished the story on its website the following day February 2, while also giving full credits to the online platform (Nigerian Concord) on whose website the story first appeared.

Source : http://igberetvnews.com/1343759/breaking-igbere-tv-boss-anyalekwa-abducted-abuja/

Kalu's Ordeal Politically Motivated - North American Intelligence Agency, EU Commissioner

A North American Intelligence Agency has frowned at the incarceration of the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, describing his ordeal as "Politically motivated."

A revered source in the agency who craved anonymity because he is not authorised to speak on the matter said Kalu remains a respected figure globally, especially within the political and business circles, and has been in the fore front of the fight against corruption in sub-Saharan Africa.

According to the source : "We have received many highly classified intelligence from Kalu, exposing corruption in several African countries in the past, which makes the charges against him questionable."

"Since the beginning of Kalu's ordeal, we have embarked on thorough investigation to ascertain the level of his culpability, but our findings so far show that his imprisonment is politically motivated".

"Kalu remains a prominent figure and we have gathered that there are plans to annihilate certain parts of the country from the country's presidency and this is unacceptable", he said.

"The agency has however opened correspondence with Nigerian authorities on the matter, and we're hoping the right thing will be done" our source concluded.

Recall that the Former Governor of Abia State, and Senate Chief Whip was recently found guilty of N7.56bn fraud by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the presiding Judge, Justice Mohammed Idris.

However, many pundits and political analysts have described his imprisonment as a plot by powerful political interests to frustrate him and Ndigbo ahead of 2023 presidential race.

Kalu is one of the strongest voices in the South East who has been campaigning against the continued marginalisation of Nigeria's South East in the political equations of the country.

In the same vein, a European Union commissioner (Name withheld) has commended Kalu for the great feat he achieved for his home state of Abia and Africa generally.

The EU Commissioner, who is a personal friend of Kalu, said the former governor is loved because he is not just a politician but a renowned philanthropist whose work is enviable across all regions of the country.

He said : “I have known Kalu for many years, and his good works and passion for the people speak volume. He is a giver and a man with compassion."

"We have partnered with him through Orji Kalu Foundation for several humanitarian services, many of which are still running."

"I have no doubt of his innocence in the charges and strongly believe he will come out better and stronger to serve his people".

Source : http://igberetvnews.com/1343741/kalus-ordeal-politically-motivated-north-american-intelligence-agency-eu-commissioner/

Gov. Umahi Congratulates Senator Duoye , PDP


Following the recent emergence of Sen. Diri Douye as the fifth governor of Bayelsa State through the declaration of the Supreme Court, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi has congratulated the brand new Governor, describing his emergence as divine.

This was made known to 9News Nigeria by the Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze.



Umahi said : "It is truly a moment of glory for you, Bayelsa State and our great party, the People's Democratic Party, PDP.

"It is time to entrench yet again, the democratic ideals, ethos and social values which our party is globally known for in Bayelsa State.

"That the Supreme Court okayed your victory means it is impossible to play God.

"As the expectations of Bayelsans were not dashed, clattered and shattered on the alter of brazen political desperation, I urge you to take the bull by the horn and run an all inclusive government in Bayelsa State, believing you will make your state and the People's Democratic Party Proud.

"I am confident that your coming will herald a new dawn in Bayelsa State.

"Congratulations my brother."


Source : https://9newsng.com/gov-umahi-congratulates-senator-duoye-pdp/

Umahi is working

BREAKING!!! Heavy Protests Set To Rock National Assembly Over Social Media Bill

Following a bill seeking to regulate social media which has passed second reading at the Senate, Nigerians will tomorrow stage heavy protest, 9news Nigeria has learnt.

In a statement made available to 9News Nigeria by the convener of the protest, 'Concerned Citizens Of Nigeria' said the protest will happen on 27th November and Thursday 28th November.

The group noted that the march is meant to oppose the proposed Hate Speech bill and the anti social media Bill.

The statement reads,

"There will be a protest at the National Assembly tomorrow being Wednesday 27th November and Thursday 28th November organised by concerned citizens of Nigeria."

"This march is meant to oppose the proposed Hate Speech bill and the anti social media bill, both of which stands as a threat to freedom of speech."

"Your voice counts if you can make it."

"You may also lend voice against the suppression of rights to freedom of speech by sharing this message so that others who can attend may see this."

"Nigerians speak now while it matters. We cannot stay silent."

"N:B: You may follow @adeyanjudeji on twitter for related information".

#NoToSocialMediaBill #NoToHateSpeechBill #StrongLessonsWorthSharing #IntentionalLiving #CitizenSpeak #PatriotGroan

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9News Nigeria recalls that the bill entitled, ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation 2019’, passed second reading after Sani Musa, senator representing Niger east and its sponsor, moved a motion for a debate on the proposed law.

The proposed legislation was widely criticised following its introduction to the upper legislative chamber two weeks ago.

https://9newsng.com/breaking-heavy-protests-set-to-rock-national-assembly-over-social-media-bill/

"Enugu Is A Very Lovely State"- New British High Commissioner To Nigeria Says As She Visits Ugwuanyi(Photos)

The executive Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Wednesday, received in audience the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing and her entourage at the Government House, Enugu, Igbere TV reports.

The High Commissioner, who described Enugu as "a very lovely state", had fruitful interactions with Gov. Ugwuanyi on how to further the existing socio-economic relationship between the state and the United kingdom.


Recall that Ugwuanyi was recently voted by Nigerians as the '2019 Most Performing Governor'.

The award will be presented to him by Igbere TV on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja.

More details soon....

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Source : http://igberetvnews.com/1117864/enugu-lovely-state-new-british-high-commissioner-nigeria-says-visits-ugwuanyiphotos/

Yuletide: Ugwuanyi Tasks Council Chairmen , Security Agencies On Alertness

As the Christmas season approaches, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on the chairmen of the seventeen (17) local government areas, the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the state to be on the alert and intensify efforts to ensure security of lives and property of the people during the festivity.

In a statement made available to Igbere TV by his Chief Press Secretary, Chuks Ugwoke, Gov. Ugwuanyi further enjoined the Neighbourhood Watch groups and Forest Guards to complement the efforts of the security agencies in ensuring the safety of the people and protection of their property.

The governor further called on the residents of the state to “remain peaceful and law-abiding in their activities during the Christmas season and at all times”.

He, therefore, reassured the people of the state of his administration’s commitment towards ensuring a crime-free Yuletide celebration in the state in line with her enviable status as one of the safest and most peaceful states in the country.

Source :http://igberetvnews.com/1117329/yuletide-ugwuanyi-tasks-council-chairmen-security-agencies-alertness/

bigstan11787:
I wish I can sell my S4 to purchase this.. And I bought my S4 for N65k.. Chai.. This thing dey painnnn

Just use your phone. No much difference ooo. Dem just want to ripping people off their money

BREAKING!!! DSS Turns Back Bailiff, Sowore's Lawyer After Perfection Of Bail, Gives Reason


Despite perfecting bail condition, lawyers #RevolutionNow convener and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, were unable to secure his release from the Department of State Services on Wednesday.

Igbere TV gathered that upon arriving at the DSS facility around 4:30pm, the court’s bailiff alongside Sowore’s lawyers were turned back by the secret police, which claimed they had closed for the day since 3:30pm.

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Source : http://igberetvnews.com/1117813/breaking-dss-turns-back-bailiff-sowores-lawyer-perfection-bail-gives-reason/