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Jan

27

2021

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Enweremadu’s death came at a time we were consolidating our political friendship with Ngwaland – Ohafia Think Tank Group

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Ohafia think tank group, Mben Political Assembly (MPA), has commiserated with the people of Ngwaland, the royal family as well as the government and people of Abia State, on the passing of Eze Bernard Enweremadu, Eze Ukwu of Ngwa Ukwu, the traditional ruler of the ancient Ngwa dynasty. Eze Bernard Enweremadu was a Nigerian first-class traditional ruler. He ruled for 44 years after assuming the traditional stool of Ezeukwu of Ngwa Ukwu at the age of 33. He was the Deputy Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers in the old Imo State and later the Chairman of Abia State…

Jan

27

2021

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Ohanaeze commends President Buhari over appointment of an Igbo man as Chief of Defence Staff

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo under the leadership of Engr Chidi Ibeh has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing an Igbo man from Delta state, Major General Leo Irabor as the new Chief of Defence Staff. Maj. Gen Leo Irabor, a member of the Regular Course 34 of the Nigeria Defence Academy, NDA, replaces General Abayomi Olonisakin Irabor once served as the theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole and headed the MultiNational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) as the Field Commander. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo faction described the removal of former service chiefs as an answer to the prayers of Nigerians. “It’s a new dawn, for…

Jan

27

2021

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5 Years In Office: How Yahaya Bello Ended Insecurity in Kogi State By Onoja Integrity

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As the clock of Governor Yahaya Bello's time in office ticks to 5 years today, it's pertinent we have a terse retrospect of the condition of Kogi State prior the coming of governor Bello and the pool of peace currently enjoyed in the state. This could, perhaps, enable us to clearly see and appreciate the direction of the new direction government in Kogi State and the embedded ability in Yahaya Bello to replicate same at the national level for Nigerians to enjoy a robust security architecture and put an end to terrorism which seems to be the greatest challenge of…

Jan

26

2021

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Federal character is not considered in appointing service chiefs – Presidency

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The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Femi Adesina says the appointment of service chiefs is not subject to federal character. Adesina who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, said this while responding to comments about alleged nepotism in appointments under the current administration. According to him, while certain appointments are subject to Federal Character, security is not one of those. “There are certain appointments that are subject to federal character, for instance, the constitution says that there must be a minister from each state of the country but there are certain…

Jan

26

2021

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Service Chiefs: Who are the new service chiefs? (Read Profile)

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Below is the profile of the new service chiefs appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff Chief of Defence Staff Major General Leo Irabor, with Army number 8370, was born on October 5, 1965. He is from Ika South of Delta State and he is a member of regular course 34 of the Nigerian Defence Academy. He was once the Theatre Commander of the Operation Lafiya Dole and later took over as the Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) before he was on Tuesday named the Chief of Defence Staff. Air Vice Marshal Isiaka…

Jan

26

2021

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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF(CDS): Is Major General Leo Irabor truly an Igbo man?

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President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new Service Chiefs, following the immediate resignation and retirement of the outgoing Service Chiefs from service. The new service chiefs are: Maj Gen LEO Irabor, CDS (Chief of Defence Staff); Maj Gen I. Attahiru, COAS (Chief Of Army Staff); Rear Admiral AZ Gambo, (Navy); AVM IO Alao (Air Force). WHO IS MAJOR GENERAL LEO IRABOR? Is he an Igbo man? Major General Leo Irabor, with Army number 8370, was born on October 5, 1965. He is from Ika South of Delta State and he is a member of regular course 34 of the Nigerian Defence…

Jan

25

2021

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GOOD NEWS!! FG to help rebuild burnt Sokoto Central Market says Buhari’s Chief of Staff

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The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, says the Federal Government will assist the Sokoto State Government to rebuild the burnt Sokoto Central Market. Gambari, disclosed this on Monday in Sokoto, when he led a high powered delegation to commisserate with the people and Government of Sokoto State, as well as the victims of last Tuesday's inferno of the market,on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari. Bashir Rabe Mani, Dan Masanin Mani, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko stated in a statement signed by him. He said other members of the high powered…

Jan

25

2021

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INSECURITY: Commendation as Kogi Govt Rescues 28 Hostages including 4 Children

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Kogi state government has assured residents and travellers of its avowed commitment to always defeat criminality in the state with the government’s enhance water-tight security architecture. The State Commissioner for Information and Commnications, Kingsley Fanwo made this known in Lokoja on Monday while briefing newsmen on the successful security operation that led to the rescue of kidnapped victims in the state. Twenty eight hostages, including four children, were rescued when the state government-backed local hunters stormed the notorious Irepeni forest along Abuja-Lokoja-Okene highway last week Thursday. “Last week Thursday would remain a sad day for kidnappers in Kogi State as…

Jan

25

2021

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Read Text: Fulani Herdsmen: Nigeria Needs The Peace Serum of Restructuring – Atiku Abubakar

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Nigeria needs to be restructured. Just look at Nigeria today. This truth is staring us in our collective faces. The current ethnic and religious clashes bedevilling Nigeria are symptoms of the disease. They themselves are not the illness. We must address the root causes of the various symptoms of insecurity Nigeria now faces. Nigeria needs peace, unity and prosperity. But all three of these virtues are dependent on Nigeria having social justice. Without justice, there cannot be cohesiveness in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation as Nigeria. Nigeria has foundational issues, which we have to resolve. Until we resolve those issues,…

Jan

24

2021

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30 million people set to pressurize Gov. Samuel Ortom to contest for 2023 presidency

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Prince Samuel Onuh, National Coordinator, Project Ortomise Nigeria Ortomatically 2023 has said that his group will mobilize 10 million men, 10 million women and 10 million youths for a solidarity march in Abuja to pressurize Gov. Samuel Ortom to contest for 2023 presidency. Governor Samuel Ortom, a second term governor from Benue state is a member of opposition People’s Democratic Party(PDP). He worked for different political parties in Benue State including the National Centre Party of Nigeria as State Publicity Secretary; State Treasurer of the All People's Party (APP); and State Secretary as well as State Deputy Chairman of the…