yarimo:
TINUBU the mentor and role model for 99.9 % of Nigerians, Well done sir for your hard working .

The way you guys mention figures and data sha.

How did you arrived at that percentage?

Who worked it out?

What's your source?

Or you meant 99.9 per cent of Afonjas?

Ebonyi State Governor, Dr Dave Umahi has offered amnesty to ghost workers discovered during verification exercise in the state, Igbere TV reports.

The governor similarly offered negotiation opportunities for them to refund all money they illegally collected as salaries to the government.

The offer which was contained in a statement sent to Igbere TV by Emmanuel Uzor, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, disclosed that the amnesty period would last from Aug.30 to Sept.10.

The statement said those who embrace the offer would not face prosecution but those who decline would face the law and all monies they took from government would be recovered from them.

“We are giving the amnesty to all ghost workers within the stipulated period to surrender and negotiate the repayment of all illegally collected funds to the state and Local Government Areas (LGA).

“The state government is happy to announce that it has made significant progress as the verification has saved it and the LGA about N60 million for one month.

“This exercise will be regular until all ghost workers or workers who benefit from illegal, multiple payments are flushed, to ensure more employment opportunities for our brothers and sisters.

“We have procured the services of financial institutions with bias in Information Communication Technology (ICT) to deploy Bank Verification Number (BVN) in tracking and prosecuting ghost workers,” the statement said.

The statement also said the governor has directed relevant authorities to ensure immediate payment of all workers’s salaries, pension and other entitlements for August.

“They should use the approved verification documents authored by the state Head of Service as all stakeholders in charge of payments should take note and act accordingly,” it said.

It attributed the delay in payment of the August salaries by the 15th of the month to the verification aimed at exposing ghost workers especially among teachers and other categories of workers.

http://igberetvnews.com/953380/governor-umahi-offers-amnesty-ghost-workers/

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National Chairman of the United Registered Political Parties (URPP), Dr. Michael Obasuyi, was involved in a car accident while returning from Auchi in Edo where he attended a meeting earlier today, Igbere TV reports.

Speaking with Igbere TV, Obasuyi said the accident occurred at Ewu when his car, which he drove personally, hit a motorcyclist while travelling at 120kpm and immediately went up in flames.

Although injuries were recorded on both sides, according to the former House of Representatives candidate, no life was however lost in the accident.

Igbere TV reports that Michael Obasuyi has since been hospitalized in a private hospital Benin, where he is undergoing medical treatment owing to the accident.

He thanked all those who called to express gratitude to God for saving his life while praying for quick recovery for everyone injured in the accident.

http://igberetvnews.com/944106/party-national-chairman-in-car-accident-hospitalized-photo/

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National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that his party would win the 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa states gubernatorial elections, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV reports that the former governor of Lagos State made the declaration while speaking at the birthday party of High Chief David Edebiri, a chieftain of the APC, in Benin City, on Saturday.

“I expect nothing less than victory in Kogi and Bayelsa States. Who is the other party?”, he said.

On complaints that Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has not done well for his people to win a second term, the APC national leader said there is no democracy without complaints.

“If you don’t have complaints in politics, then there is no democracy so we only pay attention to the noise in the market because we have so many apples, oranges and various fruits of different character but there is one thing that is consistent”, he said.

“This is a market of many branches and this is the broom; they will come together as a bunch to sweep clean all the debris of the past, that is it, we are going to win”, Bola Tinubu added.

He, therefore, called on the people of Kogi to vote again for the party and Governor Bello in the Nov. 16 governorship election, while calling on Bayelsans to join what he termed “the progressives.”

With Asiwaju Tinubu in Benin City on Saturday, was Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and two-time governor of Edo State, reports Igbere TV.

http://igberetvnews.com/944106/apc-ll-win-kogi-bayelsa-governorship-election-tinubu

President of the United States (U.S.), Donald Trump has cancelled automatic citizenship status for children of U.S citizens who were given birth to abroad, Igbere TV reports.

What this means is that U.S. citizen parents who are residing outside the country would have to apply for citizenship of the United States for their children after birth.

The new policy, Igbere TV reports, was announced in a statement sighted by our correspondent on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.

According to a statement by the USCIS, the new immigration policy will take effect from October 29, 2019.

The USCIS said such parents have the option of completing the naturalization process for their children abroad before they turn 8 years.

According to them, any child whose naturalization processes was not initiated before age 8, may not be considered.

The USCIS also said the policy does not exempt children of U.S. military and U.S. government employees stationed outside the country.

“Effective October 29, 2019, children residing abroad with their U.S. citizen parents who are U.S. government employees or members of the U.S. armed forces stationed abroad are not considered to be residing in the United States for acquisition of citizenship.

“Similarly, leave taken in the United States while stationed abroad is not considered residing in the United States even if the person is staying in property he or she owns.

“Therefore, U.S. citizen parents who are residing outside the United States with children who are not U.S. citizens should apply for U.S. citizenship on behalf of their children under INA 322 8, and must complete the process before the child’s 18th birthday.

“The child of a member of the U.S. armed forces accompanying his or her parent abroad on official orders may be eligible to complete all aspects of the naturalization proceedings abroad. This includes interviews, filings, oaths, ceremonies, or other proceedings relating to naturalization.

“Applications filed on or after October 29, 2019 are subject to this policy. The policy in place before October 29, 2019 applies to applications filed before that date. Children who have already been recognized through the issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship as having acquired U.S. citizenship under INA 320 are not affected by this policy change”, the statement read.

http://igberetvnews.com/950779/breaking-trump-stops-automatic-citizenship-for-people-born-abroad/

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Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday, adjourned hearing in the case between the EFCC and Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV reports that Justice Oweibo fixed Sept. 2 in the case in which the EFCC is seeking final forfeiture of $40million worth of jewellery from the former Petroleum Minister.

This followed a motion moved by Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), Counsel to EFCC, who said he needed more time to study and respond to the counter affidavit served him by the defense (Allison-Madueke).

Igbere TV understands that the former Minister is challenging the seizure of $40million worth of jeweleries from her premises by the EFCC, in the affidavit she served Oyedepo.

Mrs Diezani, who is currently in the United Kingdom, said the EFCC violated her fundamental “right to own property,” under sections 43 of the constitution.

She accused the anti-graft agency of entering her apartment illegally and taking the items without any court order.

http://igberetvnews.com/948941/court-fixes-date-to-hear-final-forfeiture-of-diezanis-40m-jewellery/

Ihedioha should learn from Oyo Makinde. Na wa
Na Okorocha u wan use 4 years chase?
Imo State... From frying pan to fire!

In my country, Nigeria, we are developing RUGA and Trader Moni

Governor Yahaya Bello on Thursday emerged the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Kogi State 2019 governorship election, Igbere TV reports.

Our correspondent who monitored the primaries reports that Bello won the APC primary held today with 3,127 votes.

Counting is ongoing at the collation centre as at the time of filling this report.

Details shortly…

http://igberetvnews.com/944106breaking-gov-bello-wins-kogi-apc-guber-primaries/

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The Presidency has reacted to the suspension of the Twitter account of Mrs Aisha Yesufu, a strong critic of President Muhammadu Buhari, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV had reported that the micro-blogging platform, on Thursday, suspended the account of Yesufu, co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign.

“Caution: this account is temporarily restricted. You are seeing this warning because there has been some unusual activity from this account,” a message on Yesufu’s twitter account read.

Further checks by Igbere TV late Thursday afternoon, however, indicated that the account suspension had been lifted.

Reacting to the report, President Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, distanced his principal from the suspension of the activist’s twitter page.

“Aisha violated Twitter rules, and Twitter suspended/restricted her activities, but Sahara Reporters is here bring Buhari’s name in it. Please do the needful, tell us the rules she violated that got her restricted. We are all eager to know,” Ahmad said.

The online medium (Sahara Reporters), had accused the presidency of instigating Twitter to shut the account over her stance on Buhari’s government, reports Igbere TV.

http://igberetvnews.com/946691/presidency-reacts-as-twitter-shuts-aishas-account/

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Seun

Lala

FP please

Former Governor of Abia and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Kalu on Thursday rested his case in the on-going EFCC trial on alleged N7.65 billion fraud, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV reports that Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court, Lagos, directed the prosecution (EFCC) and the defence (Kalu) to file their final written addresses.

Justice Idris further adjourned till October 22, 2019 for the adoption of the written addresses and final arguments in the case.

Igbere TV gathered that the judge will fix a date for final judgement on October 22 after the adoption of the final written addresses.

Meanwhile, Igbere TV had reported that Kalu, on Tuesday denied allegations that he stole N7.65bn as governor, revealing that the Abia State under him had no such fund.

“Abia State doesn’t have such amount. Even the day I was leaving, we borrowed money to pay salaries. Abia State doesn’t have even a billion naira in any account at the time I was governor”, he said.

The Senator had earlier in his evidence told the court that he has been a successful businessman before venturing into politics.

http://igberetvnews.com/945715/breaking-sen-orji-kalu-closes-n7-65bn-efcc-trial/

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Charleys:
Aisha Yesufu is a biased journalist.

Very bad for Journalism.

Are you from Nigeria?

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) have said that a new legislation is required to curtail fake news syndrome in the country, Igbere TV reports.

Speaking at a two-day conference on “Combating Misinformation and Disinformation in Nigeria,” DSS Spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunanya, expressed concern over the growing circulation of fake news through the social media in the country.

Afunanaya raised the concern at an event organized by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Abuja.

“Why don’t’ we begin to look at the issue of legislation?”, he queried.

“In Japan, for instance, and some other countries, there is a common agreement by convention, even by legislation, their media do not report terrorism because, terrorist feed on publicity. Once you cut the oxygen of publicity, they become disinterested in their actions,” the DSS Spokesman added.

“Why the average reporter or journalist takes interest in announcing the number of soldiers killed in a combat and they would not find it reasonable to announce how terrorist and Boko Haram members have been attacked, because he is afraid Boko Haram people would come and attack him…”.

Igbere TV reports that the DSS Spokesman cited previous false reports on the deaths of Shiites leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and the former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki, as one of the ways fakes news affects operations of the Service.

Speaking further, Afunanya noted that absolute law and absolute privilege don’t exist anywhere except for absolute responsibility.

“There are rights to demonstrations and protests, yes, but there are no absolute rights. You claim the right to freedom of movements but if there is a lawful curfew, that right of movement is restricted. Even rights to life, we do not have the right to take our lives not to talk of others. Understanding all of these will help us to be responsible citizens,” the DSS spokesman said.

On his part, INEC National Commissioner, Voter Education, Barr. Festus Okoye, lamented how fake news has impacted negatively on the Commission’s conduct of elections.

“I join the idea of the past speakers who called for legislation to regulate fake news,” he stated.

http://igberetvnews.com/944106/inec-dss-want-new-law-to-curb-fake-news/

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Popular Ghanaian Actress, Juliet Ibrahim, has disclosed that she was molested at eight by her uncle and cousins, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV reports that the stunning actress made the revelation in a radio interview, ‘Good Morning Show’, where she spoke about her new book “A Toast to Life”.

She said that she was sexually abused by her “terrific uncle” and her cousins severally when she was 8 years old.

Ibrahim also said she was at a point of no return when she was offered an opportunity to migrate abroad and relinquish her dream of turning into an incredible actress.

According to her, she, however, turned down the offer just to pursue her dream.

A lot was uncovered in her new book, “A Toast to life”, which is set for launch, September.

http://igberetvnews.com/938328/-i-was-molested-at-8-by-my-uncle-and-cousins-popular-actress/

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Abia born philanthropist and founder of Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, Chief Alex Ikwechegh, has announced activities marking his birthday which holds on Sunday Aug. 25.

In a statement sent to Igbere TV by management of the Foundation, activities marking the former Aba North Council Chairman’s birthday include visitation to Orphanages and free distribution of PMS.

See breakdown below...

Saturday Aug 24 — Visit to Orphanages, Prisons and Hospitals

Distribution of fuel and kerosene across Aba Eyinba city in the following filling stations:

Uche Everest Filling Station — Ugoyah

Tony Max Filling Station — Okigwe Road

Easy Oil Filling Station — East by Ngwa road

Bobby Oil — Nmoba road

Cruizy Oil — Fox road by Seven Deck, Aba.

Ikwechegh, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia, has always been in the news for the good owing to his benevolence in awarding scholarships and donating freely to orphanages.

Alex Ikwechegh Foundation was the first non-governmental organization to visit the woman whose fingers were cut off by Fulani Herdsmen in Abia. He had generously footed her medical bills back then.

Just recently, Chief Ikwechegh donated huge sum to the family of Chimaobi Nwaogu, who was shot dead by Corporal Ajayi Johnson for allegedly refusing to give N100 bribe at a military checkpoint in the state.

The former Council Boss, who was represented by Chief Kalu Uche of the Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, also announced a full free scholarship for the deceased children.

http://igberetvnews.com/924239/philanthropist-alex-ikwechegh-set-mark-birthday-free-distribution-fuel-kero/

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President's arrival and meeting at emir's palace...

More photos ...

Source: http://igberetvnews.com/920214/buhari-commissions-cbns-hostel-water-project-in-zaria-photos


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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Zaria, Kaduna State, to commission a state-of-the-art post-graduate centre at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV reports that the President will also commission the phase 2 of the Zaria Water Project built by the Kaduna State government, in Zaria, today.

Igbere TV gathered that the post-graduate hall christened ‘centre of excellence’, was built and donated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Already the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, and his entourage, have arrived Zaria town in Kaduna State for the ceremony.

Also in Zaria at the moment is the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, and the Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmood.

The President and his team, including the Kaduna State Governor and CBN Governor, are currently at the palace of the Emir of Zazzau, on a homage visit.

Here are pictures of the building and arrival of the President, Governors El-Rufai and Emefiele, as obtained by Igbere TV.

http://igberetvnews.com/922041/buhari-in-zaria-to-commission-cbns-pg-centre-water-project-photos/

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Yesterday's photos with his boss, Akpabio.

You can caption the first one.

Festus Keyamo Resumes Office As Niger Delta Minister (Photos)

Minister of Niger Delta (State), Mr Festus Keyamo, has resumed office barely 24 hours after he was formally sworn in, alongside 42 others, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV had reported that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, inaugurated his cabinet 84 days after taking the oath of office for a second term.

He had last month, sent the list of ministers to the Nigerian Senate for screening and confirmation, in an exercise that lasted just five (5) days.

While Godswill Akpabio was announced as Minister of Niger Delta, Keyamo was appointed as subordinate (Minister of Niger Delta for State).

Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom and senator in the 8th Senate, was once prosecuted by Keyamo (as EFCC prosecutor) who he will now superordinate as Minister.

Taking to Twitter to announce his resumption in office early Thursday morning, Minister Keyamo wrote;

“Arrived my new office punctually this morning, which is key to motivate the workforce. It is a new challenge which I always wanted to experience. Whilst my law offices continue to run at full throttle with capable hands, I take this short leave of absence to serve my fatherland.”

http://igberetvnews.com/920214/keyamo-resumes-office--niger-delta-minister-photos/

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Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Commission (NNPC), has congratulated Bashir Ahmad on his appointment, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV had reported that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, approved the re-appointment of Ahmad as his Personal Assistant on New Media.

Others who also retained their previous positions include Femi Adesina, Garba Shehu, Lauretta Onochie, Tolu Ogunlesi, among others.

Reacting to a tweet made by the president's media aide, the NNPC GMD wrote;

“Congratulations Bashir Ahmad,. Young. Focused. Effective. Loyal to chosen cause. Much greater potential. Barakallah!”

Responding, Amhad said he sees the words as a challenge, assuring to do better in the second term.

“Such great words are challenge to me, and always remind me that I am being watched closely so I must do better than the best I can offer. Whatever I do and wherever life takes me, I’ll always be grateful to you, Baba @MKKyari.

“And guys, I’m keeping this message for my children”, he wrote.

Mele Kyari’s comments comes after Bashir Ahmad, on Wednesday, congratulated himself on Twitter after his reappointment was made public, reports Igbere TV.

“Alhamdulillah, it’s OFFICIAL! Thank you Baba @MBuhari, the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, for again, making it possible for us to work for our dear country. It’s an honour and privilege to work for you, Boss!

“May Allah be with us and help us to do more than expected”, Bashir tweeted earlier.

http://igberetvnews.com/921728/young-focused-nnpc-congratulates-ahmad-on-reappointment/

Group Managing Director (GMD) of

Hon. Abdulmumin Jubrin, Campaign Director of Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, has reacted to the inauguration of president Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV had reported that Buhari on Wednesday formally assigned portfolios to all 43 ministers-designates, 84 days after his inauguration for a second term.

He had last month, sent the list of ministers to the Nigerian Senate for screening and confirmation, in an exercise that lasted just five days.

Reacting, Jubrin representing Bebeji/Kiru Federal Constituency of Kano State, who was recently suspended by his party (APC), wrote;

“The portfolio allocation looks okay. Everyone should see it as simply an opportunity to serve. It gladdened my heart to see Finance, budget and national planning finally coming together and under a COMPETENT Minister @ZainabAhmed. This cabinet will perform! Thank you @MBuhari.”

http://igberetvnews.com/920901/nigerian-lawmaker-reacts-to-buharis-ministers-portfolio/

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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, rejected the suit seeking to restrain President Muhammadu Buhari from swearing in his ministers, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV reports that indigenes of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) had approached the court to stop the planned inauguration over the exclusion of an FCT native from the list.

But the presiding judge, Justice Taiwo Taiwo, on Monday, turned down the request of the applicants saying it was coming very late.

He said such application should have come up earlier before the screening (of ministerial nominees) was done.

Justice Taiwo, however, said that he will prefer to hear the substantive suit and give a formal verdict rather than granting interim restraining order as requested by the applicants.

http://igberetvnews.com/913208/court-rules-on-suit-seeking-to-stop-buhari-from-inaugurating-ministers/

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The Presidency, on Monday, said it was yet to receive the retirement letter of embattled Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, Igbere TV reports.

An online medium, TheCable, had reported on Monday that Oyo-Ita, in a letter forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari, offered to proceed on terminal retirement.

But responding to a media inquiry from us, President’s Spokesman, Femi Adesina, said in a text message that there is no such letter in the presidency’s possession.

“We do not have such letter here, in the event that such a letter exists,” he wrote.

Igbere TV reports that the HoS is currently facing probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an alleged N3 billion contract scam linked to her.

She was absent at today's presidential retreat for incoming ministers, which had other top government functionaries and permanent secretaries in attendance.

Reports has it that Mrs Oyo-Ita had been admitted at a private hospital in Abuja after she was grilled by the EFCC for complete four days.

http://igberetvnews.com/913006/n3b-fraud-we-havent-received-hos-oyo-itas-resignation-letter-presidency/

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Which series be this?

Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, says he never at anytime suspended his planned medical trip to Germany, Igbere TV reports.

He described reports that he suspended his trip following attack on Senator Ike Ekweremadu as totally untrue, and figment of the writer's imagination.

Kalu’s comments were contained in a terse statement sent to our correspondent by his media office in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, on Monday.

Igbere TV had reported that Ekweremadu was physically assaulted in Germany, on Saturday, by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The former Deputy Senate President was invited as a guest speaker at the 2nd Annual Igbo Cultural Festival in Nuremberg, Germany, when the assault took place.

But reacting, Senator Kalu said since the National Assembly went on recess, he has been in his country home, Igbere, interacting with members of his Constituency.

Igbere TV had previously reported that the former governor of Abia, last week, held several meetings with the people of Abia North at his Camp Neya residence.

“I have been in my country home interacting with the people (of my constituency) and settling disputes”, he said.

“The news that I suspended by planned medical check-up in Germany was not true.

“I was invited by Igbo group in Spain to attend their function, I could not go because of the interaction with my constituents,’’ Senator Kalu added.

Meanwhile, Igbere TV had reported that Senator Orji Kalu, on Sunday, condemned the attack on Senator Ike Ekweremadu by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Germany.

The Abia North Senator described the action of the IPOB members against the former Deputy Senate President as uncivilised, unacceptable and barbaric.

He said the assault on the Senator was a slap on Igbo leaders regardless of party affiliation, describing Ekweremadu as a prominent Nigerian who deserves to be respected.

Kalu, therefore, urged Igbos to respect their leaders at all levels and embrace peace, saying only then will the South East region be prosperous.

http://igberetvnews.com/912591/ekweremadu-sen-orji-kalu-denies-suspending-medical-trip-to-germany/

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galadee:
where is the Head of Service?

Remember she's been indicted recently in some scam.
She's currently under investigation and undergoing treatment after she was grilled by EFCC for four days.

Governor of Central Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has reacted to the federal government’s order not to issue forex to food importers across the country, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV had reported that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, directed the CBN to stop providing foreign exchange for importation of food items into the country.

Speaking at the ongoing summit for incoming Ministers on Monday, in Abuja, Emefiele said more items will soon be denied foreign exchange from government institutions and Nigeria Banking Industry.

According to the CBN governor, both the apex bank and other banks in Nigeria will not go back on the directive of President Buhari on food importation into the country.

His words, “Let me say this, Mr. President’s comment on the issuing of forex to people who import food items into the country, is in the logic of CBN’s management foreign exchange policies that we started since 2016.

“If you recall, we started with about 41 items (food and non-food items), because we believe that those items can be produced in the country. As we stand today, there are about 43 items on that list and I will say substantially most of them are food items.

“We are basically saying, if we have a food item that can be produced in the country, why should we waste scare foreign exchange importing those items into the country, when those can be produced in the country.

“It is important for me to say that, the attempt to misrepresent the comments of Mr. President is very unfair and unfortunate. But, what we will say from the CBN is that Mr. President has made this comment purely to strengthen the position of the CBN, to say that he believes in what the CBN has been doing since 2016 and there is need for us to reinforce that going forward.

“I will say that to honest, we would aggressively go more into the list of items that are being imported into the country, items that can be produced in Nigeria.

“I will like to stress that we would ensure that more of these items will get on the list of items that are going to be restricted from accessing foreign exchange in Nigerian banking industry not just from the CBN source.

“Because, I have heard some comments that maybe it’s about the CBN’s source, it is not the CBN’s source, we are saying you will not be able to access foreign exchange from the Nigerian banking industry because it is important for us to produce these items in Nigeria and we will follow through on them.”

Asked if there would be any amendment to the policy, the CBN boss said, “There will never be an amendment because the issue is this, why should we be exporting jobs to other countries?

“Today we are complaining that there is a high rate of unemployment, leading to some extent the level of insecurity in the country, why should we allow people to import food that can be produced in the country?

“We need to improve wealth in our rural communities and I am saying we will not change course, we will even be more aggressive on this Programme.”

Igbere TV reports that the Ministers’ summit is taking place at the Old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

In attendance are Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Federal Permanent Secretaries, some State Governors, Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari; among others.

The two-day special retreat is a prelude to the formal swearing-in of the incoming Ministers on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

http://igberetvnews.com/912399/cbn-gov-reacts-to-buharis-ban-on-importation-of-food-items/

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I showed my girlfriend this post,she was overjoyed and gave me sex

Give me her number let me thank her

President Muhammadu Buhari has flagged-off the much publicized presidential retreat for Ministers-designate, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV had reported that the Presidency had announced a two-day special retreat for incoming Ministers from Aug. 19 - 21, 2019.

The Ministers-designate, according to a statement, would be formally sworn in at the Presidential Villa, on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Our State House correspondent reports that Federal Permanent Secretaries and top government functionaries are in attendance in today's event.

Also in attendance are the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, some State Governors, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; and Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari.

The event is taking place at the conference centre of the presidential villa, FCT, Abuja.

The two-day retreat is a prelude to the formal swearing-in of new Ministers on Wednesday.

Here are some pictures of the ongoing summit as obtained by Igbere TV.

http://igberetvnews.com/912278/buhari-kicks-off-summit-for-ministers-designate-ahead-of-swearing-in-photos/