Category: FEATURED

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. His appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, will retire, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesman, said in a statement. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December. “A selection committee later picked him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. “The committee conducted the process through three stages: a written assessment, an ICT…

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…As Reps members support idea. Disability Advocacy in Nigeria gained  much impetus as Hon. Canice Moore Nwachukwu and Hon. Chike Okafor publicly endorsed The Ability Life Initiative ,TALI at its unveiling in Abuja, recently. The support of the two Lawmakers indeed underscores the growing legislative focus on policies for Persons With Disabilities ,PWDs. Nwachukwu, who represents Orlu, Orsu, and Oru East Federal Constituency at the Green Chambers of the National Assembly, described TALI as crucial for bridging gaps in disability rights and social protection. Just as Hon  Okafor, representing Ehime…

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…Seeks legal redress   The family of late Ezeoti Nnamdi Benjamin, who hails from Ibollo Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State has accused the management and staff of Ecobank Nigeria Plc of complicity in the alleged withdrawal of N4million from the deceased’s account less than twenty four hours after his demise on August 20, 2017. The family made the revelation in a letter written by their lawyers, Awuka Okafor and company, dated August, 31, 2017 and addressed to the Branch Manager, Ecobank PLC, Douglas Road, Owerri. The…

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“Kanu’s case now surpasses  a legal one ,but  political” The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) have renewed its appeal for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra,IPOB. Kanu is currently held in the custody of the Department of State Service,DSS. AVID argues that Kanu’s case has evolved from a judicial matter to a political one, asserting that his release now falls within the executive powers of the President. The group conveyed this message in an open letter to President Tinubu, dated…

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Dr. Fabian Ihekweme , a former Commissioner in Imo state has written to his erstwhile boss, Governor Hope Uzodinma, through his lawyers, demanding public apology and Ten Billion Naira for illegal detention and torture. Ihekweme, who served as one of Uzodimma’s commissioners during his first tenure in office, is specifically demanding “open apologies from the governor which must be published in two national dailies and a compensation to the tune of Ten Billion Naira only (10,000,000,000) for unlawful detention, torture and gross violation of his rights to dignity of human…

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…But Owerri Zone should be Cautious, guided not to Deny Themselves this Golden opportunity Governor Hope Uzodimma has Endorsed for them   By Amby Uneze  This piece of article is like a commendation note to a people that have done well. Yes! The president generals of all the autonomous communities in the twelve local government areas of Orlu zone, otherwise called the Imo West senatorial zone have expressed their desire and openness for peace, fairness and justice in Imo State. It is not just an empty expression, it is an…

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…Concerned Lovers of good governance  By Peter Uwa Initially, we, CONCERNED Lovers of Truth And Good Governance, felt like allowing the publication with the above headline and which was routed through an Owerri-based tabloid,the Watchdog  newspaper,fizzle out naturally, without qualms, as that has always, been the case with fallacious  publications that emanate from crash ignorance of the real meaning of SUPPORT For GOOD GOVERNANCE and overall well-being of the society. However, for the mere fact that to a large extent, silence on issues of common interest, is often, interpreted as…

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…Besiege Accountant General’s Office  Local Government Workers in Imo State have thronged the office of the State Accountant General,AG lamenting delay in payment of their salaries which they said have caused them untold hardship. The workers narrated that they always go through lots difficulties before receiving their monthly Salaries. The workers who clustered at the Accountant General’s Office in demand of their salaries were   dispersed by the Police who were allegedly acting on the instruction of some Government Officials. Some of the workers who spoke on the conditions of anonymity…

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed the transaction fees for Automated Teller Machine (ATM) services, with new charges set to take effect from March 1, 2025. In a circular signed by John Onojah, the acting director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, the CBN stated that the fee adjustment aims to address the rising operational costs and enhance efficiency within the banking sector. The last time the ATM transaction fees were revised was in 2019 when the CBN reduced withdrawal fees from ₦65 to ₦35. While the…

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