Real Reason Former SURE-P Boss Was Fired By President Jonathan

Many People were woken up Wednesday with the socking news of the sack of former Chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme, Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (rtd.) by President Goodluck Jonathan which is unconnected with the former visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo's 78th birthday  lecture.

The President has named Mr. Ishaya Dare Akau as Agwai’s replacement.

This was made public in  statement signed by the Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, attributed Agwai’s sack to the continuation of government’s efforts to continuously reposition Federal Government’s agencies for optimal delivery.

 Ashiwaju.org was rightly informed that the sudden sacking of the immediate past  chairman of SURE-P was traceable to visit he made to the former president 78th birthday lecture, which had in attendance personalities not in the progressive record of the president and was then regarded as an act of saboteur and could not be allowed to reign in the president  team.

UMEH PARTNERS OBIANO ON WOMEN AND YOUTHS EMPOWERMENT, OVER 260,000 WOMEN THROW SUPPORT

As part of the concerted efforts made to further the cause of women and youths in Anambra State following the integral role that they play in nation building ,

the resolution of government is that women and youths would receive the very best of social welfare packages .

This was the standpoint of Chief Victor Umeh while responding to questions from journalists yesterday at rally in Awka .Chief Umeh stated that if elected as the senator representing Anambra-central senatorial zone in the impending national assembly elections ,  he would work closely with the State Governor Chief Willie Obiano to ensure that women and youths in Anambra State were given good welfare programmes and empowerment schemes .

Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2015: Sweet Sixteen and Thriving!

 

The Cape Town international Jazz Festival (CTIJF), Africa’s grandest gathering celebrates 16 years of success in 2015, with the announcement of further artists set to join the line-up for this year’s edition in Cape Town on 27 and 28 March 2015. 

Concluding the 2015 artist line-up:

Al Jarreau (USA); Andrea Motis and Joan Chamarro (SPAIN); Cannibal Ox (USA); Dee Dee Bridgewater and Irvin Mayfield with The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (USA); Donald (SA); Gavin Minter Septet (SA); Heathfield High School Jazz Band (SA); Hugh Masekela and Oliver Mtukudzi (SA/ZIM); Jason Miles presents: To Grover With Love, ft Gerald Veasley with Marion Meadows and Elan Trotman (USA); Jitsenic (SA); Mike Del Ferro ft Tony Lakatos (NETHERLANDS/SA); Mike Perry's Tribute To Winston Mankunku (SA); Mr Cheeks (USA); Naima McLean (SA); Prophets Of Da City (SA); Ringo Madlingozi (SA); Pacific Express (SA); The City (SA); Thundercat (USA); Victor Masondo and Friends; A Journey Through Music Celebrating our Rich Heritage and Legacy, ft Thembi Mtshali (SA); Yvonne Chaka Chaka (SA).

REVEALED: How AIT Got 10 Billion Naira For Tinubu Documentary Damage Work

One of the leading satellite and terrestrial Television and Radio service provider,  African Independent Television (AIT) owners was alleged to have received N10 billion to produce and air negative documentaries against the  leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Ashiwaju.org  learnt that the Nigeria Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resoueces,  Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke is bankrolling the documentary while the scripts and voice overs are being prepared and cut with the help of the Nigeria Television Authority and some Nollywood production companies and working for President Jonathan's re-election.

Why Ngige Was Swallowed Up at Senate - Umeh

Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh, FNIVS, KSJI, OFR, is the National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Anambra Central senatorial candidate of his party. In this concluding interview with Fides editorial team comprising Jude Atupulazi (Editor-in-Chief); Uche Amunike (Asst. Editor) and Abuchi Onwumelu, he talks on several issues ranging from the allegations levelled against him by former special adviser to Gov. Willie Obiano on political Matters, Chief Joe Martins Uzodike through the stoning of Gov. Willie Obiano at Agulu, to his mission at the senate.

Ambode asks Lagosians to shun tribal, religious sentiments

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has urged Lagosians not to be influenced by tribal and religious sentiments in the general elections.

He said instead, the residents should vote for the party that would bring about good governance and betterment of their lives.

Ambode added that the residents of the state should reject being influenced by the Greek gift of the Peoples Democratic Party in voting against their conscience.

Ambode, who noted that the President and the leadership of the PDP had turned Lagos to their second home in the last few weeks in order to buy the conscience of Lagosians, said the PDP would fail woefully in the elections.

KAYMU WOMEN SHARE THEIR INSPIRING STORIES

Every successful woman has a story to tell. A guiding principle. Something that inspires them.

In commemoration of the International Women’s day celebrated worldwide on the 8^th of March, leading online marketplace kaymu.com.ng has put together an inspiring video of leading women in Kaymu to share how they “Make It Happen”, in line with this year’s theme.

Catholic Bishop Commends Governor Obiano for the new Anambra Mass Transit

 

The Bishop told governor Obiano that the buses are already making great impact in the lives of Ndi Anambra by easing the burden of transportation in the state. He narrated the pleasant experience of one of the Seminarians in the Parish who travelled on one of the buses from Ekwulobia to Awka. According to the Bishop, “The Seminarian confirmed that he paid only N70.00 to travel the distance. The bus trip was relaxed with proper ventilation and music for the listening pleasure of the commuters.” Previously, bus trip on that route cost commuters N150.00. Bishop Ezeokafor praised the mass transit initiative, adding that he is looking forward to when he will park his car and travel in an air-conditioned bus to Awka.

Obiano’s Popularity Soars despite Calumny Campaign

As he braces up to present his scorecard in the past one year to Ndi Anambra, Governor Willie Obiano must indeed be one happy man. He has driven himself and his team to unbearable limits in search of results and now, he has a Bounteous Harvest in his hands and a very rosy tomorrow beckons. 

Obiano’s contentment may not come from the usual satisfaction that a leader gets after giving his all in the service of his people. It comes from knowing that the people he has pushed himself beyond tolerance to serve in the past 365 days are indeed appreciative of his efforts. Once in every while, a cruel twist of fate could turn a hero to a villain in a situation similar to what the peerless poet, Christopher Okigbo might call the “error of the rendering.” But Obiano’s story is different. He has the support and approval of Ndi Anambra.

Politicians Should Eschew Blackmailing of Opponents---Ekwunife

The move to reduce hate speeches that beveled the nation’s political atmosphere and promote peaceful electoral cohesion ahead of the coming general elections, politicians in Anambra state have been advised to dwell more on issue based campaign and eschew name calling in their electioneering exercises.

They are enjoined to embark on the

 drive that would sell mainly their manifesto to the electorates without biased, stressed that electorates are more aware to cast their vote for candidates of their choice whom they know would provide them with favourable political platform.

The member representing, Aniocha, Njikoja/Dunukofia Federal Constituency, Honourable Uche Ekwunife, gave the advice, when a delegation of Anambra Bloggers Chapel paid her a visit in Awka, stressed the need for politicians to ensure that the unity of the state and development of human resources should be the cardinal objective they  ought to seek, rather than hitting up the polity with political speeches that is cable to foment disharmony in the society.