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Mar
18
2022
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EFCC moves Obiano to Abuja after arrest in Lagos

EFCC moves Obiano to Abuja after arrest in Lagos

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EFCC moves Obiano to Abuja after arrest in Lagos. The spokesperson for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujiaren, confirmed this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has moved former Anambra Governor, Mr Willie Obiano to Abuja after he was arrested in Lagos on Thursday night. The spokesperson for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujiaren, confirmed this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. “The ex-governor was arrested in Lagos, but was moved to Abuja this morning (Friday),” Uwujiaren said. The…
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Mar
18
2022
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Why we arrested Willie Obiano – EFCC

Why we arrested Willie Obiano – EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has revealed why it arrested the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. THE WHISPERER had reported that the former governor was nabbed by the anti-graft agency on Thursday night at the Lagos International Airport, on his way out of the country. The development came just a few hours after he handed over power to the new Governor of the State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo. Speaking with BBC Pidgin, the Public Relations Officer of the commission, Wilson Uwajaren confirmed the arrest. According to the commission’s spokesman, Obiano had been on the watchlist of…
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Mar
17
2022
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‘Only weak women call fellow women Ashawo’ – Stella Oduah blasts Obiano’s wife over fight with Bianca Ojukwu

‘Only weak women call fellow women Ashawo’ – Stella Oduah blasts Obiano’s wife over fight with Bianca Ojukwu

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'Only weak women call fellow women Ashawo' – Stella Oduah blasts Obiano's wife over fight with Bianca Ojukwu Former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, has berated former Anambra state first lady, Ebele Obiano, for attacking Bianca Ojukwu during the inauguration of Governor Charles Soludo in Abnambra state today March 17. Reacting via her Facebook page, Oduah who represents Anambra North in the Senate, wrote: "My attention has been drawn to the shameful conduct of the wife of the ex-governor and former first lady of Anambra State, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, who threw decorum away and attacked Her Excellency, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu at…
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Mar
17
2022
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Court sacks APC Exco in Akwa Ibom

Court sacks APC Exco in Akwa Ibom

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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to return Stephen Ntukekpo as state chairman of Akwa Ibom chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a judgment delivered by Justice Taiwo Taiwo, the court sacked the Augustine Ekanem-led Executive Committee Officers (EXCO) of APC, directing INEC to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to them. Justice Taiwo held that the inauguration of the Augustine Ekanem-led state EXCO of the party was an act of illegality. The judge equally ordered the electoral body to issue a Certificate of Return to Uduakobong Peter Udoh and…
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Mar
17
2022
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FIRS Trains Media Practitioners On Tax Processes, Operations; Task Nigerians On Effective Tax Payment

FIRS Trains Media Practitioners On Tax Processes, Operations; Task Nigerians On Effective Tax Payment

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• FIRS Trains Media Practitioners On Tax Processes, Operations; Task Nigerians On Effective Tax Payment • FIRS holds a 3 day Training, Enlightenment and Education program for Electronic Media Practitioners on Tax Processes and Operations The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS has held an enlightenment, education and training seminar for media practitioners on tax processes and operations. The seminar which was held in Nicon Luxury Hotels, Abuja had in attendance members of the Multimedia Publishers Association of Nigeria, MPAN. While delivering his paper on the theme of the seminar, Mr Chimenka Ezeribe explained that the FIRS which was established by…
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Mar
17
2022
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BREAKING: 2023: Atiku Gets PDP Presidential Nomination Form

BREAKING: 2023: Atiku Gets PDP Presidential Nomination Form

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Barely 24 hours after the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opened the sale of nomination and expression of interest form for the 2023 general elections, the North East Business Forum has purchased the form for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Speaking shortly after receiving the presidential form, Atiku said, “In 2018 or (20)19 some young men contributed money and bought a nomination form, the first in political history since the return of democracy to our country and truly they made me to shed tears. They put together their hard earned money and purchased me a nomination form, that actually brought…
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Mar
17
2022
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BREAKING: Soludo Appoints SSG, Accountant General, Deputy Chief of Staff

BREAKING: Soludo Appoints SSG, Accountant General, Deputy Chief of Staff

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The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo who was sworn-in earlier today, Thursday, 17th March, 2022, has announced the following appointments: (1) Professor Solo Osita Chukwulobelu-Secretary to the State Government (2) Dr. Sir Chukwudi Okoli - Accountant General (3) Mr Chinedu Nwoye (Glamour)- Deputy Chief Of Staff/State Chief of Protocol. In January, the Anambra governor unveiled an online platform for Anambra citizens interested in serving in his administration. He said the move was to give anyone who has the competence and capability the opportunity to contribute to good governance in the state. “This platform is designed for Ndi…
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Mar
17
2022
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Soludo Suspends All Revenue Contracts For Onitsha Markets, Parks, Others

Soludo Suspends All Revenue Contracts For Onitsha Markets, Parks, Others

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Soludo Suspends All Revenue Contracts For Onitsha Markets, Parks, Others. The former Central Bank of Nigeria governor said this on Thursday during his inauguration as the governor of the state. The newly sworn-in Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has banned the activities of revenue collectors in the state. The former Central Bank of Nigeria governor said this on Thursday during his inauguration as the governor of the state. Soludo said, “As a new order, many unproductive system will give way. There will be new and better ways of managing our parks, managing our markets, different and better ways of…
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Mar
17
2022
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APC Crisis Deepens As Buni Committee Asks Akpanudoedehe To Step Down

APC Crisis Deepens As Buni Committee Asks Akpanudoedehe To Step Down

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Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee have passed a vote of no confidence on Secretary of the Committee, Senator James Akpanudoedehe. The Caretaker Committee has been running the party since its inauguration on June 25, 2020, following the dissolution of the Adams Oshiomhole led National Working Committee (NWC). Senator Akpanudoedehe is being embattled sequel to conflict of interest ahead of the party’s national convention slated for next week Saturday. Members of the Caretaker Committee who signed the document sacking the Secretary are; Niger State governor, Sani Bello; a former Senate President, Ken Nnamani; Senator Yususf…
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Mar
17
2022
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Soludo Apologises For Mrs Obiano, Bianca Ojukwu’s Fracas At Inauguration

Soludo Apologises For Mrs Obiano, Bianca Ojukwu’s Fracas At Inauguration

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The new governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo, Thursday, apologized to all Anambra people, friends and guests who attended his inauguration for the slight scuffle between wife of his predecessor, The two reportedly fought during the handover ceremony at the Government House. Mrs Obiano, who came late to the event, reportedly approached Mrs Ojukwu at the front row of the event, where she was seated beside Chief Willie Obiano. Ebelechukwu was said to have walked to where Bianca was seated and slapped her and accusing Bianca of not wanting her husband to be Governor. Bianca was said to have…
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