By Princess Stella-NJemanze On June 24 , 2024, the esteemed Oha of Owerre announced the beginning of Oru Owerre to end July 18, 2024. The declaration was supposed to usher a period of love, happiness, thanksgiving, and appreciation for all our blessings. The announcement started weeks of appreciating and celebrating our ancestors and forefathers for their protection throughout the year. I remembered celebrating several Oru Owerre with my late dad,HRM,Eze Alexius Anumaku NJemanze and uncles before leaving for the United States. It was fun. In 2010, during one of my…
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LG Autonomy: New Twist As Tinubu Discloses When Supreme Court Verdict Will Be Effective
President Bola Tinubu’s Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said that the Supreme Court’s rulingon financial autonomy for local governments takes immediate effect. The Supreme Court ruled that state governors have been abusing their powersby withholding funds meant for local governments and ordered the federal government to withhold allocations to LGAs governed by unelected officials. Fagbemi stated that the judgment is a significant development, dubbing it the “local government emancipation judgment” as it frees local governments from the control of state governors. He urged…
Read MoreLG Autonomy: Supreme Court Has Relieved Us of Burden –Govs
Governors from the 36 States of the Federation under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum have scheduled a crucial meeting next week to review the judgment of the Supreme Court that granted autonomy to local government councils in the country. Addressing State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), and Governor of Kwara, AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman, said governors who have been using their resources to bail out local governments have been relieved of a burden. The NGF Chairman also affirmed…
Read MoreMinimum wage: Tinubu to NLC, TUC, cut your coat according to available cloth
President Bola Tinubu has called on labour leaders to make a realistic demand for new minimum wage by considering the present economic structure of the country. Speaking with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) led by Comrade Festus Osifo, on Thursday in Abuja, Tinubu said Nigerian workers deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working conditions as the driving force of the nation. The President said he is concerned…
Read MoreSecurity Of Lives, Properties Is Paramount To 3R Administration –Uzodinma
…As Owerri Archdiocese launches security outfit The State Governor Dist. Senator Hope Uzodinma has re- echoed that the security of lives and properties of Imo citizens and other residents in the state is paramount to his administration. Governor Uzodinma who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of lmo state, Chief Cosmas Iwu, disclosed this, during the passing – out parade ceremony of the pioneer Cadets of the Owerri Archdiocese, held at the Obiri Odenigbo Villa, Maria Assumpta Cathedral Owerri. The number one citizen of the state, who said…
Read MoreUzodinma tasks FedPolyNek Governing Council on performance
Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has challenged members of the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and turn around the fortunes of the institution in their care. The Governor made the remarks on Thursday in his office when he received in audience the 13 member team led by the Chairman of the Board, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, on a courtesy call. Governor Uzodinma welcomed and congratulated the members over their appointment and advised them to…
Read MoreSenate President To State Govs: Respect S/Court judgment on LGA autonomy
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, appealed to state governors to respect the Supreme Court’s judgement that granted autonomy to the 774 local government areas. Akpabio’s comments came as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, said the judgement holds possibilities for Nigeria’s future. The Supreme Court had on Thursday declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. In the judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the seven-person panel declared that the 774 local government councils…
Read MoreSchool building collapses on students writing exams in Plateau
A school building housing Saint Academy in the Busa Buji community of JosNorth local government area of Plateau statehas collapsed, trapping many students inside. The incident occurred around 11am on Friday, July 12, while the students were reportedly writing exams. Witnesses reported that the building collapsed, leaving students trapped and prompting a rescue operation. Distraught parents of the students have arrived at the scene, wailing uncontrollably. The newsmen reported that security personnel, including soldiers and police, have arrived to assist in the rescue efforts. However, a truck en route to…
Read MoreRivers Coalition to Assembly: Abandon Fubara Impeachment Or Face Anarchy
The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thought has urged the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly to abandon its plan to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara to prevent anarchy in the state. The coalition stated that the actions of 27 lawmakers loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, could lead to a severe crisis in the state. On July 4, the Appeal Court ruled that Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers remained members of the House of Assembly, overturning an earlier High Court order that restrained them. Following this…
Read MoreCBN sells $122.671m to 46 authorized dealers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold the sum of US$122,671,000.00 (One Hundred and Twenty-Two Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-One Thousand United States Dollars) to 46 authorised dealers in its determination to promote stability and reduce market volatility in the foreign exchange market. A statement signed by the Bank’s Director in charge of Financial Markets, Dr. Omolara Duke, disclosed that of the total sale, US$67,500,000.00 (Sixty-Seven million, Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars) was sold to 27 Authorised Dealers, while the sum of US$2.5 million (Two Million, Five Hundred Thousand…
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