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Press Release from the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives July 14, 2024 Kalu urges massive support for Tinubu's govt in Igbo land ...says efforts ongoing to create additional State in S' East, release Nnamdi Kanu ...calls for collective action to make Abia, Enugu, Anambra APC States   Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on the people of the South East in particular and Nigerians in general to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that the region would benefit immensely from it. Kalu made the call…

The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has urged the head of security agencies to direct its personnel to stop forthwith, extortion, intimidation and harassment of motorists and commuters on highways across Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. The lawmaker in a chat with journalists during the weekend in Ohafia, decried the constant dehumanisation of his constituents by security agents especially along the Bende—Ohafia road, describing it as worrisome and depressing. “I have spoken to the General (Commander 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army) to see how we can stop this and he said it…

The Publisher of All Facts Newspaper, Iroegbu Emenike, has alleged that members of the Abia State House of Assembly receive between N4.5 million to N5.1 million monthly. Though he did not disclose if the said amount was their monthly salary or as “running cost”. In a series of post on his Facebook page, sighted by The Whisperer on Saturday evening, Iroegbu also said the lawmakers “were given N10m each for constituency project”. In his first post, he said: “Each Abia State House of Assembly member gets between N4.5 to N5.1M monthly. Why are [they] complaining that [there is] no money?…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Idris Ajimobi as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development (Office of the President). According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Thursday, the appointment followed the recent inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms and the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. “The President seeks to harness and develop Nigeria’s agricultural potential, including the animal husbandry ecosystem, to spur sustainable economic growth, create industries and jobs, and eradicate violent conflicts between farmers and herders over time. “The President expects efficient coordination and…

Three out of the 23 caretaker chairpersons appointed by Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State Governor, have appointed more than 500 aides in less than a month in office. Chijioke Ihunwo, the caretaker chairman of the Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the state, announced his 100-man team of special assistants on Wednesday. Ihunwo listed the names of these appointees on his X page but did not specify their portfolios. Ihunwo announcing the appointment through his X Page “As the caretaker chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, I have approved the appointment of one hundred special assistants. While congratulating…

Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has hit back at the Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, who claimed that the President is unaware of the hardship being faced by Nigerians. Ndume, a member of the All Progressives Congress, representing Borno South, had lamented that the President is “not in the picture of what is happening outside the Villa.” He said this on Wednesday at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, saying, “Mr. President is not in the picture of what is happening outside the Villa. He has been fenced off…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIRMAN FOR THE NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY (NPA) President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The President has also approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Dr. Dantsoho holds a Doctorate degree in Maritime Technology from Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, and a Master’s degree in International Transport from Cardiff University of Wales, United Kingdom. Before his appointment, he had served in various…

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome said the Federation Account Allocation Committee will not send money to Caretaker Committee Chairmen of local government areas by the virtue of the Supreme Court judgment on Local Government Council Autonomy on Thursday. Ozekhome stated this in an interview with Channels Television on Friday. He said, “The judgement of the government is clear. If you want to receive funds from the federation account, then conduct an election.” Speaking on the next steps for local government areas with caretaker committees, Ozekhome said, “If what you have in place is a caretaker committee as local…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted N10 billion bail to former Minister of Power, Mr. Saleh Mamman, who was remanded in prison custody over his alleged involvement in a N33 billion fraud. The trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, who delivered the ruling, permitted Mamman, who is facing a 12-count charge, to N10 billion post bail with two sureties required to provide equivalent guarantees. The court specified that the sureties must own landed properties in Abuja with a minimum valuation of N750 million. Additionally, they must present three-year tax clearance certificates and affidavit of means. Both Mamman and…

FOSAD commends Supreme Court judgment on financial autonomy for Local Government Areas…Says ruling will stimulate grassroots development   The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) enthusiastically commends the recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. This landmark decision is a pivotal step toward stimulating grassroots development and enhancing democratic governance at the local level. The Supreme Court's ruling is poised to empower LGAs with greater control over their finances, enabling them to address and implement development projects tailored to the specific needs of their communities. Financial independence is crucial for the efficient delivery…