Governor Obiano Donates his Salary to Underprivileged People

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has donated his salaries to the less privileged members of the society. Disclosing this in Awka at the weekend, Governor Obiano pointed out that he had sent a written instruction to his Principal Secretary, Mr. Willie Nwokoye to implement his wish with immediate effect.

The governor’s directive followed his long practice of philanthropy and public spiritedness which had informed his earlier decision to donate his salaries to the churches since he took his oath of office on March 17, 2014.“I have been donating it to the church since I became a governor,” governor Obiano explained and further pointed out that he figured that giving it to the underprivileged people in the society through properly structured charity organizations would make for more impact.

WHY JONATHAN APPOINTED PETER OBI SEC CHAIRMAN

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday approved the appointment of the former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
But the appointment of Obi as SEC chairman was not politically motivated alone. Obi’s glittering career in the banking sector made him as easy choice for Jonathan.
A business analyst told PM News that not many people know that Obi has a very rich background in business and banking, noting that, many associates him with politics alone.
Born 19 July 1961 in Onitsha, Obi attended Christ the King College, Onitsha where he completed his secondary school education. He was admitted to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1980, graduating with a B.A (Hons) in philosophy in 1984.

US DAILY BEAST COMES FOR TINUBU, CALLS HIM 'HEROIN KINGPIN'

This article titled Nigeria’s Next Leader’s Ties to a Heroin Ring by Daily Beast‘s Michael Weiss is bound to ruffle a few feathers.
In the article, Weiss alleges that Bola Tinubu was involved in some heroin trafficking activities 20 years ago, and other fraudulent endeavors.
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General Muhammed Buhari’s political partner is a former bagman for two heroin traffickers. But that’s just business as usual in Nigeria. Nigeria’s election last month was celebrated as an unlikely victory for democracy in an African country with a tenuous record of free and fair representation. But the man most responsible for midwifing General Muhammed Buhari’s ballot triumph over current President Jonathan has a spotty CV. 

BUHARI HAS NO POWER TO SEND ANYBODY TO PRISON – ASARI DOKUBO DARES PRESIDENT-ELECT

Leader of the now rested Niger Delta Volunteer force, Asari Dokubo has warned President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari against sending any ‘corrupt’ government official to prison.
According to the ex-freedom fighter, if the incoming president ventures into sending anyone to prison, the ‘Moses’ in him will rise and the whole nation will boil.
Dokubo who had earlier warned that if President Goodluck Jonathan loses second term bid, blood would flow in the nation warned the ex-general that he has no power to jail anyone even as the Commander-In-Chief Of the Armed Forces of the federal Republic.

BUHARI BARS AIT FROM COVERING HIS PROGRAMMES

Security advisers of the President-Elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on Monday barred the television crew of the African Independent Television from covering the activities of their principal until further notice. 
It was gathered that the security team cited adverse security reports and ethical issues as reasons for their action.
Members of the AIT crew, who were at Defence House, venue of a meeting between the President-elect and a visiting Cuban delegation, led by its Ambassador to Nigeria, were asked to leave the vicinity until further notice.
The crew, who did not speak on record, insisted they would remain and continue to do their jobs because they had yet to be “formally informed.”
“Yes, we were told but we cannot just leave; we have a job to do. In any case, we have not been officially informed about what we have done wrong,” one of them said.
Director of Press of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the development.
He said concerns over security and the need to sort out some ethical issues were responsible for the action.

Why I Resigned From Obiano's Cabinet---Former MDGs Boss

The immediate past  Special Adviser to the Anambra state governor on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Barister Vivian Nwandu has debunked the rumour that surrounded  her resignation from  Governor Willie Obiano's cabinet, attributed it to strictly health challenge.
She disclosed that she had been out of the country on a medical treatment,for several months, not minding what people rumored about her resignation..
Barrister Nwandu, who finally decided to break out of  her silences to journalists in Awka, after witnessing the swearing in of the  twenty newly appointed magistrates by the state chief judge, Justice Peter Umeadi.
She distanced herself from  the rumour making rounds that she was frustrated by the governor, on the allegation that she was an off-shoot of the erstwhile governor, Mr. Peter Obi who may still command her loyalty against the interest of the incumbent administration.

MINISTERIAL NOMINEES:BUHARI, TINUBU CLASH OVER FASHOLA

There are indications that the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari and the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will soon clash over Buhari’s preference of Governor Babatunde Fashola as ministerial nominee for Lagos State.
APC leaders are said to be discreetly penciling down some names for ministerial appointment ahead of the May 29 hand-over date.
Nigerian Pilot Saturday gathered from a member of the APC in Abuja that, close associates of Buhari from the North, are rooting for the outgoing Lagos State governor because of his sterling performance in the last eight years.
However, our source said they (Buhari’s close associates) are aware that Bola Tinubu is plotting to give final say on who makes the ministerial list for the entire South West, South East and South South zones and Governor Fashola is not likely going to make Tinubu’s list.

Dunukofia Communities Celebrate Historic APGA Victory, Vow to Maintain the Feat

                       

All the communities in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State came together on Sunday to celebrate amidst dance and merriment the historic victory recorded by the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA in the just concluded Anambra State House of Assembly election.

It was a great moment as men and women, young and old, anxious family, friends and well-wishers could not contain their excitement.

Abia Guber Election: Obiano Rallies Support for Alex Otti

                                

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has called on the people of Abia State to choose the surest path to accelerated development and all-round renewal of their state by voting for Dr. Alex Otti in the gubernatorial election that is rescheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2015 in select parts of the state.
Speaking at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Wednesday, Governor Obiano observed that the rescheduled election has given Ndi Abia the chance to get their calculations right this time, pointing out that if truly the people were desirous of experiencing real progress in the next four years, they would have no difficulties voting for Dr. Alex Otti who is standing election on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
According to him, the decision of who to choose between Dr. Otti and other candidates contesting with him is like a choice between light and darkness; because Dr. Otti is apparently the best man for the job.

Obiano Dumps Jonathan For Buhari, Moves For Government of National Unity



               
The executive governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, Friday, made a passionate appeal to the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari to set up a government in which every component of Nigeria would have a sense of belonging.
Addressing the press immediately after paying a courtesy call on the President-elect in his residence Abuja , Governor Obiano explained that his visit to General Buhari was to congratulate him for emerging victorious in the April 28, 2015 Presidential Election and to pledge the support of Ndi Anambra and their Igbo brothers to the in-coming president.
Giving his assurances and the assurances of Ndigbo to the President-elect, Governor Obiano appealed to General Buhari to cast his net beyond the All Progressive Congress (APC) in his search for competent Nigerians that would help him entrench the change that he has come to establish in the country.
According to him the change envisaged from the in-coming president and his party would be better established if competent Nigerians who are capable of contributing to the change desired by the country are appointed without prejudice to party affiliations.
Said he; “I suspect that Mr. President elect is not going to appoint his party members only, because everybody will support him. Therefore, I am pleading that he will appoint people from other parties so that we can all embrace the   change.”