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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Imo State governorship candidate of the Action Alliance, AA, in the November poll, Major General Jack Lincoln Ogunewe (rtd.), has disowned “unknown individuals” campaigning for him in violation of the the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, guidelines on campaigns. The retired General who took to his Twitter handle, said he had not authorised or commissioned anybody to campaign for him yet, as doing so now amounts to a violation of electoral guidelines. He, therefore, urged those behind the action to refrain, and respect the law of the land. “It has come to my attention that certain…

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In November 2017, it emerged that suspended Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, had significant interests in an off-shore company registered in Bermuda, which held an account with UBS in London. UBS is a multinational investment bank and financial services company with its headquarters in Basel and Zurich in Switzerland. Disclosures released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) in the Paradise Papers revealed that Mr. Emefiele owned 49% of Oviation Asset Management since 2009 and was a director in the company from January 2013. According to The Guardian newspaper in London, “Oviation was part of a structure that…

Our Reporter, Abuja Manchester City on Saturday night in Istanbul matched the famous record of their once illustrious neighbours, Manchester United, by adding the champions league trophy to the two domestic titles, the premier league and the FA cup, to complete the treble in one season. In a game that really did not live up to the hype, City defeated the Italian side, Inter Milan by  a lone goal  to win the only cup that they have always thirsted for. Although City were considered the overall favourites before the game by pundits, their opponents matched them player-for-player for almost the entire duration of the game. In fact had…

Our Reporter, Abuja The Department of State Services, DSS, has finally confirmed that the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, is in its custody. The confirmation which came from the Spokesperson of the DSS, Peter Afunanya, on Saturday after initial hedging on the matter also warned the media to exercise caution in reporting the story. “The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby confirms that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is now in its custody for some investigative reasons. “The public, particularly the Media, is enjoined to apply utmost…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A Chartered Architect and Infrastructural Development Consultant, Rev. Benson Ezem, has said that the ‘Indigenes right protection law’ being proposed by the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Mudashiru Obasa, is targeted against Igbo investments and business interests in Lagos. The Speaker had during his acceptance speech shortly after his emergence as Speaker of the Lagos Assembly for the third consecutive time, hinted that the House would soon enact laws  “to safeguard Lagos Indigenes” Obasa also disclosed his intention to cause massive revocation of land documents under his watch as Lagos Speaker. The Speaker had…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has invited critical stakeholders in the state for a crucial meeting over failure of his ban of sit-at-home on Mondays across the state. A public announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof Chidiebere Onyia, said the meeting was scheduled to hold at Government House Lodge Enugu on Saturday, June 10. According to the State Government, the meeting with stakeholders was to discuss the way forward for the state on the backdrop of continued staying at home on Mondays in obedience to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Those…

Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri Unidentified gunmen have killed the Orderly to former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chiji Collins, and afterwards, dumped his body inside the bush. The incident happened in a forest in the Oguta Council Area of Imo State. The victim whose name was given as Charles, was attacked alongside a driver while they were on transit. They were said to have been attacked, kidnapped, and killed while their bodies were dumped separately in different locations in the bush. Several sources from the community, said: “At the time his body was found it was decomposing.”…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has called for enhanced investment and budgetary allocation to the subsector for improved quality diagnosis in the country. The former National President of AMLSN, Dr Bassey Eya Bassey, made the call in Enugu at the maiden Annual Conference and Workshop organised by AMLSN, Enugu Chapter. The Theme for the conference was given as the “Quality and Prospects of Medical Laboratory Services in Nigeria in the Face of Emerging Technologies.” Bassey, who was the keynote speaker, was represented by a member, Musa Waziri. He noted that adequate medical laboratory…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has been suspended from office with immediate effect by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President has also ordered immediate probe of the apex bank. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey. Emefiele’s suspension, according to the statement is due to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy. The statement said that Emefiele had been directed to immediately hand over the…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has constituted a 68-member Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) comprising accomplished Igbo sons and daughters. Chief Iwuanyanwu who constituted the Council Friday at the National Executive Committee (NEC) of Ohanaeze held in Enugu, also said that the statutory standing committees of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo would soon be constituted. A release by the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, said that Chief Iwuanyanwu had demonstrated enormous zeal and commitment in repositioning Ohanaeze since he came on board, adding that the era of Ndigbo working at cross purposes is…