We Will To Take Part In Proposed LG Election In Anambra If....APC

 

  By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu 

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Anambra State Chapter, Chief Basil Ejidike says on Saturday, 17th August 2024 that the party will take part in the proposed Local Government election in Anambra State if a level playing ground will be provided to all the parties involved in the election, even as he  expressed worry over the Anambra State government plan to conduct Local Government election within 30 days without providing enough time for voters review and political parties to carry out their activities transparently.

Minister Orders Transfer of N2.5 Billion Mining Support Fund to SMDF

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has directed the transfer of N2.5 billion from the Bank of Industry to the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) to support the mining sector.

Alake announced the decision through his spokesperson, Segun Tomori, following a meeting with stakeholders regarding the review of mining license fees in Nigeria.

Outgoing EKSU VC Olanipekun Reveals Government Owes Over N1 Billion

Professor Edward Olanipekun, the outgoing Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, has announced that he is leaving the institution in a significantly improved state compared to five years ago. During a press session in Ado Ekiti, Olanipekun highlighted the various initiatives and policies introduced under his leadership that enhanced both academic and moral standards.

Ebonyi South Tribunal Affirms Senator Okorie Ani's Victory

 

The Election Petition Tribunal in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has confirmed Professor Anthony Okorie Ani's election as the Senator for Ebonyi South Senatorial District. The tribunal's ruling on Thursday dismissed the challenges presented by Labour Party (LP) candidate Hon. Linus Abaa Okorie and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Barrister Silas Onu.

Taylor Swift Renames Diss Track from Kim Kardashian to Kanye West

 

Taylor Swift has made a notable change to the title of her track that was previously believed to be a diss towards Kim Kardashian.

The song, initially released in April under the title "thanK you aIMee," featured capitalized letters spelling out "K," "I," and "M," which led fans to speculate it was aimed at Kardashian. Swift has now renamed the track to "Kanye West."

Igbo in Michigan, USA, Hold Igbo Day, Maiden New Yam Festival

The Igbo community in the midwestern state of Michigan will hold its Igbo Day and the first New Yam Festival in Detroit City on Saturday, August 17.

The festival will feature “authentic Igbo cuisines, masquerades, cultural music, and a cultural competition”, according to the president of the Igbo Cultural Festival of Michigan (ICAM), Gabriel Ugwu.

Sponsored by Mabel Hotel in Asaba, headquarters of Nigeria’s Delta State, the 2024 ICAM will be held at the nothwestern campus of the Wayne County Community College, West Detroit.

U.S. Election: 105-Year-Old Nigerian Veteran Politician Endorses Kamala Harris

A 105-year-old veteran politician and activist, Nonye Ezeayaeche, has endorsed Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s incumbent Vice President, for the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

The U.S. election is set for November 5.

Ezeayaeche, who was the oldest presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 general elections representing the African Action Congress, announced her endorsement at a press conference in Abuja on Friday.

She praised Harris for her education, experience, and support from millions of women and youths, asserting that Harris’s candidacy is backed by exceptional qualities.

“I am confident that Kamala Harris will win the election and become the 47th President of the United States. Her victory is assured,” Ezeayaeche stated.

She expressed her belief that Harris will be a unifying force and a corruption-free leader who will enhance America’s economy.

Describing herself as “the great, great, great grandma of Africa,” Ezeayaeche emphasized that her endorsement is based on merit rather than her past affiliation with the Democratic Party.

“I believe Kamala Harris will advance global peace, progress, and justice, and address economic issues effectively. Americans should prepare for her inauguration, as she is destined to be a transformative leader and a great president for America,” she added.

Timber Dealers Urge Governor Sanwo-Olu to Include All Stakeholders

A coalition of timber dealers, comprising the Ifesowapo Timber Contractors Association, Ijaw Timber Contractors Association, Towing Vessels Association of Nigeria, Timber Sawyers Association of Nigeria, and Timber Pullers Association of Nigeria, has called on Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure comprehensive stakeholder involvement in managing timber operations before proceeding with any plans regarding the potential eviction of the Okobaba Timber Business.

Keyamo Urges Calm as Aviation Workers Threaten Strike

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, has urged the ministry's workers’ unions to postpone their planned strike and nationwide protests set to begin on August 21, 2024.

The call for action, announced on Thursday, is detailed in a letter dated August 14, 2024, titled “Save Aviation From Collapse,” which highlights concerns over the 50 percent deductions from the internally generated revenue of key aviation agencies.

Kano LG Polls: KANSIEC Chair Asserts Non-Affiliation with Political Parties

On Thursday, Prof. Sani Lawan, Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), clarified that he is not affiliated with any political party in the state.

Speaking at a stakeholder meeting where he presented the election guidelines and timetables for the upcoming Local Government elections scheduled for November 30, 2024, Prof. Lawan addressed allegations about his party affiliation.

Obi Cubana Reveals Family’s Generational Jinx Prevents Anyone from Reaching 80

 

Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obi Cubana, has shared that no one in his family has lived beyond the age of 80. Cubana revealed that despite his late mother’s efforts, she passed away at 79 without breaking the family’s generational jinx.

In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwu, Cubana explained that his family held an extravagant funeral for his mother as a tribute to her near-success in overcoming the curse.

OkoPoly Alumnus, Oziele returns to Alma Mater with Empowerment, Scholarships Years after Graduation

 It was an occasion that looks to recognize and celebrate academic excellence over trendy accomplishments, as an alumnus of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Dr Godwin Oziele handed out the sum of fifty thousand naira each as educational scholarship to ten indigent students of the institution.

Diaspora Doctors Sign MoU with National Hospital to Address Brain Drain

 

Concern Medics Foundation (CMF), a group of Nigerian doctors based abroad, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Hospital for Women and Children in Abuja to combat brain drain in Nigeria.

The agreement was signed by Professor Raji Mahmoud, Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital, and Dr. Sadiya Gumi, Chairperson of CMF.

Rivers LGA Elections: RSIEC Refutes Social Media Claims of Postponement

  

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has rejected social media claims suggesting that the Local Government Council elections, set for October 5, 2024, have been postponed.

RSIEC Chairman, Retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, asserted that these claims are false and without merit. 

Lagos-London Flights: AITE Chairman Commends Keyamo for Standing Up For Air Peace

The chairman of the Africa Investment and Trade Summit and Exhibition (AITE), Tunde MacAlabi, has commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for fighting relentlessly for Nigeria’s interests in aviation since his appointment a year ago.

“If most of Keyamo’s predecessors had been committed to national interests as the present aviation minister, the Nigerian aviation sector would have been as competitive as that of any of the developed nations”, MacAlabi asserted in a statement in Lagos today.

US Election: Elon Musk's Interview with Trump Hits 1 Billion Views on X

Former President Donald Trump appeared in a lengthy interview with tech billionaire Elon Musk on X on Monday. According to Musk, the combined views of the interview and related discussions across various accounts have reached one billion.

Musk tweeted: "Combined views of the conversation with @realDonaldTrump and subsequent discussion by other accounts now ~1 billion."

Benue PDP Crisis: Ex-Gov Ortom Urges Supporters to Cease Hostilities

 

In light of the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, former Governor Samuel Ortom has urged his supporters to lay down their differences. 

Recent clashes have occurred between Ortom’s supporters and those backing Senator Gabriel Suswam over control of the party’s structure, leading to factional splits and multiple suspensions within the party.

Fubara Praises Tinubu’s Appointment of Walson-Jack as Head of Civil Service

 

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dame Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

In a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara lauded Walson-Jack not only for her groundbreaking achievements but also for her role as a representative of Rivers State and the Niger Delta region.

Nigerians Achieving Medals for Other Nations at Paris 2024 Olympics

 

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, several athletes of Nigerian heritage earned medals while representing other countries. These athletes, despite their Nigerian roots, competed for nations such as Germany, Bahrain, the United States, France, Great Britain, and Spain.

2 Die in Ogun Road Crash

 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Sector Command has reported that two individuals died in a road accident on the Long Bridge of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. 

The incident occurred at approximately 5:38 a.m. on Monday and involved a Mazda bus (registration number EDE217XB) and a MAN diesel truck (registration number AJL715XA). 

NGX Opens Week with N404bn Loss in 24 Hours

 

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) began the week with a decline, as the All Share Index dropped by 0.72 percent to close at 97,881.75 points.

T ading data for Monday revealed that this decline brought the market’s year-to-date return down to 31.87 percent, the month-to-date to 0.16 percent, and the week-to-date to -0.72 percent.

At Presidential Villa, President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to chair the National Council of State meeting.

 

Tinubu is hosting his first Council of State meeting since taking office as president, and it just got underway.

All of the current living former presidents and leaders of state are anticipated to attend the gathering.

Former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan were visible as of the time this brief report was filed, while Abdulsalami Abubakar and former Head of State Yakubu Gowon participated digitally.

WASSCE REACTS TO RESULTS DELAY

 The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has attributed the delay in releasing the exam results of students in Ogun state to a technical problem. 

Ayobami Suberu, the Branch Controller of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for Ogun State, has disputed claims that the withholding of results for some public school students in the state was due to financial arrears. In a statement on Tuesday, Suberu clarified that the issue was caused by a technical glitch rather than any indebtedness by the Ogun State Government. He labeled the report as "mischievous and unbalanced," noting that the state government owes WAEC nothing. 

Marketers Forecast N600/Litre for Dangote Petrol

 

Independent petroleum marketers in Nigeria anticipate that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will price its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, between N600 and N650 per litre once it hits the market.

Representatives from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) believe the Dangote refinery has the potential to significantly reduce petrol prices, similar to its impact on diesel prices.

Controller says sports remain veritable tool for reformation, transformation of inmates

The Controller of Corrections in Enugu State, Mr Nicholas Obiakor, says sports remained a veritable tool for reformation and transformation of inmates and ensuring that they add value to the society.

Obiakor, who is also the Commander of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Enugu State Command, said this on Tuesday in Enugu while kicking off the Enugu Custodial Centre Annual Inter-Hotels Football Competition.

Farm produce: Rep Atu flags-off construction of access road in Enugu community

 

Rep. Chimaobi Atu (LP), member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, has flagged-off a one-kilometre access road to facilitate further development of Ugwuaji communuty in Enugu South Local Government Area.

Flagging off the Eke Market - Umumba-Afor Market Road in Ndiagu Ugwuaji community in Enugu on Tuesday, Atu said that the access road would make evacuation of farm produce to the two major markets in the community possible and fast.

NEMA tasks Enugu communities on building flood prevention, resilience action plans

 

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Thursday, tasked flood prone communities within council areas in Enugu State on building flood prevention and resilience action plans.

The Acting Zonal Coordinator of NEMA South-East, Mrs Ngozi Echeazu, gave the task during a sensitization on Proper Waste Management and Flood 

Preparedness in Eha-Amufu community within Isi-Uzo LGA of Enugu State.

The sensitization, which would be carried out in flood  prone communities within three council areas in Enugu State, was organized by NEMA in collaboration with Enugu State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).

40th Priestly Anniversary: Bishop Ezeokafor Presents 30 Different Awards, Certificates Of Recognitions, 50KG Bag Of Rice Each To Parishioners Of Old All Saints, Awgbu Who Interacted Closely With Him As Parish

   By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu 

 It was awards presentation galore at Old Saints Parish,  Awgbu, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State as the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor presented different awards, Certificates of Recognitions and 50KG bag of rice each to the 30 persons who interacted closely with him when he was the Parish Priest of the Old All Saints Parish, Awgbu.

Idemili North TC Chairman, Hon. Nkwoka Blows Hot On Street Trading, Trading On Drainages

.Pleased With Governor Soludo's Performance, Declares His Re-election Sacrosact

  By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu 

The result-oriented Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra, Hon. Chief (Sir) Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili), says he will partner with all the stakeholders and every relevant government's agency to stop street trading and trading on the drainage system.

  Hon. Nkwoka who stated this while fielding questions from Newsmen at the Council's Headquarters, Ogidi also said he would decongest the roads, especially the ones in the Urban areas, explaining that it would eenhance free flow of traffic in Idemili North Local Government Area and its environs.

 Speaking on political front, the Chief Servant of the most populous and densely populated LGA in Anambra State emphatically said the re-election of the Solution Governor for second term was a must and remained sacrosanct. 

 According to the people's TC Chairman, 'I shall work with the stakeholders and the party's leaders to showcase and disseminate the information about the good works of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo to the grassroots.

  'I shall also work with the major stakeholders in Idemili North during the campaigns for the governor’s reelection to setup a formidable and far-reaching campaign for the local government to win the election.

 'Our election team shall be devoid of touts and cultism. Long live Idemili North Local Government! Long Live Anambra State Government!! Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Sir Stanley Chigbo Nkwoka, KSJI (Ochendo Idemili) concluded.

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER: CSOs, MEDIA PLEDGE COMMITMENT TO "FUND TB PROJECT" IN ANAMBRA

 

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The Coordinator, TB Network in Anambra state, Ifeyinwa Unachukwu says despite efforts by the government and non-governmental organization, tuberculosis remains a significant health challenge in the area as many people continue to suffer due to limited access to diagnosis and treatment.

Bimbo Ademoye Thrilled as Her Latest Movie Breaks 2.4 Million Views in Just One Day.

 

Actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye is ecstatic over the success of her latest video, “Last Straw,” which garnered 2.4 million views on YouTube in just one day. She expressed her gratitude to God and her supporters, reflecting on the overwhelming love and encouragement she has received.