By Williams Odunze Following the current political situation in Nigeria said to have been orchestrated by bad leadership, an educationist and public commentator, Chidi Ughala has suggested that a political test to public office seekers to put an end to bad governance. Speaking with our reporter in Owerri recently, Ughala who retired as a principal director in Imo State civil service said that it is disheartening seeing wrong people occupying public positions in the name of offering leadership services when the said people don’t know the rudiments of leadership. He…
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FBN Holdings Announces New GMD to Replace Okonkwo, Distribute N14.4 billion Dividend
FBN Holdings’ shareholders unanimously approved a dividend of N14.4 billion on Thursday, November 14, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The authorized dividend is equivalent to 40k per share. The consent was granted during the virtual 12th Annual General Meeting of the firm. Representing FBN Holdings Chairman Femi Otedola , Dr. Alimi Abdul-Razaq asked the shareholders for their approval at the Annual General Meeting to select Adebowale Oyedeji as the new Group Managing Director, AriseTV reported. Oyedeji, a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the financial…
Read MoreSt. Lazarus Catholic Chaplaincy Tackles Correctional Centre(Prisons) Over Land Encroachment , Intimidation in Imo
By Nkechi Ojukwu The St. Lazarus Catholic Chaplaincy has alleged that the Nigerian Correctional Service Owerri(Prisons), Imo State, has unlawfully encroached its land. The church also accused the facility management of harassment as well as negligence of judicial authority. Rev. Father Jude Onyeakazi, the Chapline of the Church revealed that the property was legally allocated to the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, on July 14, 1999 by the Nigerian Prisons Services, which was established for the purpose of charity to assist the prison- inmates spiritually , psychologically, materially and improve some…
Read MoreUNIEC Demands immediate Release Of Nnamdi Kanu.
…Cautions against Ekpa’s provocations The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has commended Senator Rochas Okorocha for his bold advocacy calling for the unconditional release and rehabilitation of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and his colleagues. In a statement signed by the council’s Director of Media and Publicity, Prof. Obasi Igwe, on November 20, 2024, UNIEC condemned the continued detention of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, describing it as a violation of justice and human rights. According to the statement, the unlawful capture, extraordinary rendition, torture, and prolonged detention of…
Read MoreAmankuta eV Project Hands Over 5-Room Lockup Shop To Aladinma Women.
A Non-Governmental Organization,NGO, Amankuta eV Project has built and handed over a 5-room lock up store to Amankuta women in Mbieri, Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State. The group was founded in Germany in 1989 by a Nigerian couple, Emmanuel and Brigitte Onyeali. The project was done in honour and respect to the wishes of a deceased member in the board of trustees, Frau Marianne Maerz. According to a statement from the country coordinator of the organization, Mrs. Roseline Nwagwu which reads thus: “Frau Marianne Maerz was a member in the…
Read MoreNigeria Must Break Up To Succeed, APC Chieftain,Orire declares.
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ekiti State, Dr Adebayo Orire, has declared that Nigeria must break up for meaningful development and growth to occur. Speaking during an interview at his residence in Ikoro-Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area, Orire argued that the prevailing disunity and ethnic divisions in the country have hindered progress. “A nation like Nigeria cannot go on; it must break up. Either it prospers, expands, and flourishes, or it will break up into pieces. The way forward is a break-up without killing and bloodshed,” he told…
Read MoreInauguration of Ohaji Women Congress: Eze Odunze calls for its sustenance
The traditional ruler, Obiti autonomous community, Ohaji/Egbema local government area HRH Eze Emmanuel Odunze has solicited for the sustenance of the Ohaji Women Congress. Eze Odunze who is also, the secretary/ Ohaji/Egbema council of traditional rulers made the call on the occasion of the Inauguration of Ohaji Women Congress held at Ohaji district headquarters, Umuokanne, Ohaji/Egbema local government area. The traditional ruler who described the event as a welcome development, a step in the right direction stated, that the women have come out to add their own quota to the…
Read MoreOwerri Sands STILL AS Opiah’s Son-Gerald Takes Wife
The city of Owerri went agog Saturday as Dr Gerald Opiah, the son of the former Education Minister (state) and former Speaker Imo state House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Goodluck Nana Opiah walks down the isle with his heartthrob, former Miss Nanita Emenyonu, at St. James Anglican Church, Uzii, Owerri, Imo State. Fielding questions from newsmen after the church wedding, the former Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly and former House of representative member, representing Ohaji Egbema/Oguta Federal constituency in the Green chamber of the National Assembly expressed excitement…
Read MoreI Do Not Believe The North Put Kanu In Detention, He Was Detained By Special Cabal – Abumchukwu Okoye
According to the report from the Sun, National Coordinator, Take Back Nigeria Initiative (TBNI), Abumchukwu N. Okoye expressed his belief that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was not detained by Northern Nigeria, but rather by a small group of influential individuals. He referred to this group as the “special cabal.” Okoye suggested that President Tinubu’s pursuit of a second term may prevent him from taking desired actions, implying that this special cabal may continue to influence the government. Furthermore, he highlighted the political collaboration between…
Read MoreWhat is happening in Nigeria – right before our eyes – is state capture” – Olusegun Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a sharp critique of the country’s leadership under President Bola Tinubu, calling Nigeria a “failing state” plagued by corruption and leadership failure as reported by Vanguard on Saturday, November, 16, 2024. Obasanjo made these remarks during his keynote address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. In a statement released by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo referred to President Tinubu with the terms “Baba-go-slow” and “Emilokan,” highlighting what he sees as slow and ineffective governance.…
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