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Ebelechukwu went to abuse Bianca and got what she wanted – Joe Igbokwe reacts to tussle between Bianca and Obiano’s wife
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to the physical tussle between the immediate past First Lady of Anambra State, Ebelechukwu Obiano, and widow of the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Bianca at the Inauguration of Prof Charles Soludo as Governor-elect of Anambra State. The Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources to Governor Babajide Sanwo- Olu of Lagos State, who accused Ebelechukwu of abusing Bianca said the immediate past First lady deserved the slap she got from Bianca. Posting a video on the incident on his Facebook, Igbokwe wrote: “See the shame. Mrs Obiano went to…
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I’m confident Soludo will build Anambra – Peter Obi
Former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi has expressed confidence in Governor-elect of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo to build the state. Obi spoke to journalists on Thursday, after attending the inauguration of the governor. He said the state will witness economic growth and accelerated development following his consultation for Financial institutions in Africa and beyond. Obi said, “Anambra will witness economic growth and accelerated development, given Soludo’s antecedents as a renowned economist who has been consulting for financial institutions in Africa and beyond.“I am always in anywhere or place where discussions on how to build Anambra or Nigeria is…
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I hope to return to Zaria someday – El-Zakzaky
The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has expressed that he hopes to return to Zaria in Kaduna State, some time in future to begin his. Religious activity. El-Zakzaky who was in detention for five years with his wife Zeenat was only discharged and acquitted July last year. Speaking in an interview with a media organization, he revealed that his legs was damaged by soldiers during the attack razed down his house. El-Zakzaky said, “I hope to return to Zaria at some time in the future to build on my religious activities especially.“I am being…
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“Come out and work with my administration to ensure peace and security in the state” – Soludo tells IPOB and ESN
The newly sworn in Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo has called on the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its militia arm, the eastern security Network, ESN to work with his administration. He said this during his inaugural speech. He called on the group to assist in tackling insecurity in the state. Soludo questioned the motives of secessionist agitations, wondering if it was time to interrogate the purpose of IPOB and ESN. According to him: “It is time to interrogate the purpose of IPOB and ESN. The politicians using it as a means must come out for a…
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Nigerian leaders destroying dreams, chances of great future – Simi
Nigerian singer, Simi has lamented the state of the Nation as she says it is not conducive enough for an average person to dream and build Simi in a tweet she shared noted that choices made by leaders have killed so many dreams of young Nigerians. She wrote: “I think the most dangerous thing about Nigeria is that it has killed too many dreams. All the things that we’ll never get to see because the nation is not conducive enough for the average person to dream and build. “For every one person that is living their dreams, there’re thousands just…
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Ex-Gov Obiano’s wife, Ebelechukwu, slaps Bianca Ojukwu at Soludo’s inauguration
Drama ensued on Thursday at the inauguration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as the Governor of Anambra when the wife of outgoing Gov. Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu, and Mrs Bianca Ojukwu were involved in a physical tussle at the event. The outgoing first lady was said to have slapped Mrs Ojukwu where she was seated at the front row alongside other dignitariesA NAN correspondent who was at the scene of the event reports that the incident occurred immediately after Soludo took his oath of office. The action drew the attention of security agents and some personalities who pulled Mrs Obiano off the…
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Soludo sworn-in as Anambra Governor
Prof Chukwuma Soludo has officially been sworn-in as the Governor of Anambra State.He was sworn in by the State Chief judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu at exactly 9:45am, at the Anambra State Government House.The event was witnessed by several dignitaries, including the out-gone governor, Chief Willie Obiano, his wife, Mrs Ebelechukwu, and all the 30 members of the Anambra State House of Assembly.As of the time of filing this report, the new Governor is already inspecting the guard of honour, his first task as Governor of the State.
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Buhari apologizes for Petrol, power shortages
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message to Nigerians, apologizing for the shortage of petrol and electricity in the country. The apology was disclosed in a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday. The President apologized for the inconvenience the shortages have caused to citizens. He said it was something that the administration has successfully averted in its seven years in office. He said: “The administration knows the fuel shortage has placed a strain on Nigerian citizens and businesses, but relief is on the way. I especially apologize to all sections…
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“I believe that one day I will buy another Private Jet for You” – Pastor Enenche tells Bishop Oyedepo
Pastor Paul Enenche, founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre has promised to surprise his spiritual father, the General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, with another private Jet. He made the promise while speaking during a combined service at the Glory Dome in the Federal Capital Territory. According to him, he wants to live a “kingdom-first lifestyle” “I want to live a Kingdom-first lifestyle, start now! I want to be a major giver in the Kingdom, don’t wait! I believe that one day, I will buy my father in the Lord (Oyedepo), an aircraft, he said“I’m trusting…
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“Power outage due to shortage of gas” – Minister assures that grid has been restored
Minister of power, Abubakar Aliyu has assured that the collapsed grid has been restored. He said other challenges have led to the nationwide power outage apart from the issue of the drop in water level at dams. He stated this Wednesday while fielding questions from State House reporters after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said; “The more reason we are facing the situation now is as a result of the shortage of gas and some of the generators have to go to maintenance.“It is a scheduled…
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I will step into Buhari’s shoes as next president ― Tinubu
The National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has vowed never to step on President Muhamadu Buhari’s toes but would rather step into his shoes as the next president of Nigeria in 2023. Speaking on Wednesday when he met with the APC Senate Caucus at the New Senate wing, the former Governor of Lagos State asked the Senate Caucus of the party to support his lifetime ambition to be the President of Nigeria. He said he has the experience and capacity to be the President of the Country.The APC National Leader was received by the…
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Irrespective of what he is today, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains our leader – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB have declared their undying support for their leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group has continued to insist that Kanu remains it’s supreme leader. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, the separatist group stressed that Kanu’s leadership role was divinely orchestrated and anybody claiming to be a new leader of the group is not only an impostor but also a fraud Powerful said: “We the Indigenous People of Biafra wish to unequivocally state that we have one and only one leader and he is the indefatigable and indomitable liberator of our time,…
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