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BREAKING: EFCC charges Okorocha with N2.9 billion fraud

BREAKING: EFCC charges Okorocha with N2.9 billion fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged Nigerian senator and former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, with allegations he conspired with others, including an APC politician and five companies, to steal N2.9 billion public coffers. EFCC filed the charges, totalling 17, on Monday, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, court documents exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES show. In addition to Mr Okorocha, other defendants are Anyim Nyerere Chinenye, Naphtali International Limited, Perfect Finish Multi Projects Limited, Consolid Projects Consulting Limited, Pramif International Limited, and Legend World Concepts Limited. The charges were filed about the same time Mr Okorocha…
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GOV. AYADE SWEARS IN PRESIDENT OF UNICROSS ALUMNI, PAUL AGWU AS MEMBER OF UNICROSS GOVERNING COUNCIL

GOV. AYADE SWEARS IN PRESIDENT OF UNICROSS ALUMNI, PAUL AGWU AS MEMBER OF UNICROSS GOVERNING COUNCIL

GOV. AYADE SWEARS IN PRESIDENT OF UNICROSS ALUMNI, PAUL AGWU AS MEMBER OF UNICROSS GOVERNING COUNCIL Earlier today at about 11:40am, the national President of UNICROSS Alumni, Comrade Agwu Paul Adugba was sworn in as a member of UNICROSS Governing council by the representative of the Governor, Commissioner for Education Hon. Godwin Amanke. In a convivial event which took place on the 27th January, 2022. The National President was accompanied by the SA to the Governor of on budget, Hon. Otu Otuita along with other notable alumnus. High point was the administration of oath of office by the Hon. Commissioner.…
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See The Intimidating Curriculum Vitae Of The President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor

See The Intimidating Curriculum Vitae Of The President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor

It is not gainsaying that men who have attained don't make noise neither do they sing their own praises. It is a fact that Edo State dominates in all sectors of the country with intellectuals who knows their onion. The man I am about introducing to you singlehandedly organized and funded a one million man protest that shut down the busiest public highway in Africa, the 247km Lagos-Benin Expressway, to bring Nigeria's federal government attention to the deplorable state of the road. A native of Oredo/Ovia North East local government area of the state, attended Oza Primary School, Benin City, from…
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Electoral Bill: One Love Foundation To Challenge N/A Over Decision To Bar Electorates From Challenging Candidates’ Certificate In Court

Electoral Bill: One Love Foundation To Challenge N/A Over Decision To Bar Electorates From Challenging Candidates’ Certificate In Court

Electoral Bill: One Love Foundation To Challenge N/A Over Decision To Bar Electorates From Challenging Candidates' Certificate In Court Popular civil rights group, One Love Foundation, says the decision of the National Assembly to bar Nigerians from challenging the certificates of candidates contesting elective position was unacceptable. The position of the group was made known in a statement signed by its President, Chief Patrick Eholor and Legal Representative, Barr. Samuel Ihensenkhien in Abuja on Wednesday.   Read statement below: Press release by one love foundation on new electoral act (lfn 2022)provisions prohibiting voters from not contesting certificates of candidates in…
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I’ll wear local brands, use Innoson as official car – Soludo

I’ll wear local brands, use Innoson as official car – Soludo

Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has said that as a strategy to promote local brands, his official vehicle as governor will be a locally manufactured one by Innoson Vehicle Motors (IVM). Soludo who visited members of the inauguration committee said this during his speech. The governor-elect also said it was not a coincidence that he has been wearing local fabrics known as Akwete, saying it was intentional to support local brands, with the intention to make a statement with it. He said: “My Akwete dress is not just a dress, it’s a statement. I want to make a statement…
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APC Disowns alleged zoning of positions in Party’s National Executive for Convention

APC Disowns alleged zoning of positions in Party’s National Executive for Convention

APC Disowns alleged zoning of positions in Party's National Executive for Convention The attention of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe State and Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has been drawn to media publications with purported zoning of offices allegedly announced by him. His Excellency has in clear and unambiguous terms denied the said list, saying, it is false, baseless, unfounded, misleading and has nothing to do with him. The Chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Committee, said the party has not taken any decision at any fora on anything relating to zoning…
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I Must Not Run For Any Political Position Before I Bring Development To My State – Okali

I Must Not Run For Any Political Position Before I Bring Development To My State – Okali

The Director ABN TV, a leading online medium in Nigeria, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali has declared that he has no interest in contesting for a political position in 2023. This was in response to enquiry on why he decided to fix a dilapidated rural electrification project in Ebem Ohafia his home town in Ohafia local government area of Abia State. In a Facebook post, Okali the publicity secretary of Ebem Ohafia Development Union, EODU stated that he must not have a political interest to embark in a developmental project in his community. He had earlier donated a motorbike to the vigilante…
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BREAKING: First Lady Aisha Buhari Backs Calls For Public Execution Of Hanifa’s Proprietor

BREAKING: First Lady Aisha Buhari Backs Calls For Public Execution Of Hanifa’s Proprietor

First Lady Aisha Buhari has endorsed the call for the execution of Abdulmalik Tanko, proprietor of Noble Kids Academy in Kawaji, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano state. Tanko, proprietor of the school, has confessed killing the innocent child with rat poison. He had dismembered and buried her secretly at one of the branches of the school. The victim was kidnapped in December and killed shortly after, though her abductors had demanded a N6million ransom. It was while trying to get part of the ransom that the proprietor of the school was nabbed by security forces. There has been widespread…
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KICC Founder Ashimolowo Appoints Son As UK Resident Pastor, Sets For Retirement

KICC Founder Ashimolowo Appoints Son As UK Resident Pastor, Sets For Retirement

The founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has appointed his first son, Tobi Ashimolowo, as Resident Pastor 2 of the church in London. He is expected to assist his mother, Yemisi Ashimolowo, who is the Resident Pastor 1. Tobi is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Vault, a high-end store for mens wear and accessories. In the now-viral undated video, Ashimolowo hinted at his ‘retirement’ during the announcement of his son’s new role. He said: “In a very major way from this morning, we will no longer have one resident pastor. “Yemisi has always…
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Board vows to sanitise unlicensed health practitioners, commends Buhari’s efforts

Board vows to sanitise unlicensed health practitioners, commends Buhari’s efforts

Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN), has vowed to sanitise and stamp out quacks in the sector. The CHPRBN, which oversees the affairs of more than 500 stakeholders and heads of health institutions, also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Ministry of Health, for their support for the sector. Mr Sule Toma, Chairman of the board, stated this during the quarterly meeting of the Heads of Health Institutions on Saturday in Abuja. Toma said it was a tradition of the board to hold quarterly meetings with provosts, principals and coordinators in the sector, to brainstorm on prevalent…
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