Saturday

EXPOSED: how Obasanjo made Emeka Offor a multi-billionaire

                                         

It is self evident from the interview which ex President Olusegun Obasanjo granted Premium Times, one of Nigeria’s most investigative online newspapers, that all is

not well between the elder statesman and the well known controversial contractor, Chief Emeka Offor from Anambra State, who is described in the media as a financier of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but should actually be appropriately referred to as a major beneficiary of the party for the 16 years it was in power from 1999. Offor benefitted in a humungous manner from all PDP administrations, including Obasanjo’s which was in office for eight years starting with the ascendancy of democratic rule in 1999. In the interview, Obasanjo accused the successor

Former DSS DG’s Brother Kidnapped

Chief Asuquo Ekpenyong Ekpe, the elder brother of the immediate past Director General of the Department of State Security, Mr. Ekpenyong Ita, was last night abducted by unknown gunmen in his Creek Town home in Odukpani local government area of Cross River State.
The gunmen whose number could not be ascertained as at the time of this report, were said to have gained access to the area in a boat through the Creek.

Governor Okorocha Clashes With Tinubu Over Ministerial List

Secret crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) may take a new dimension following the seeming ploy by the former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, to nominate the former chairman of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Chief Festus Odumegwu, as a ministerial candidate in the President Muhammadu Buhari cabinet.

Anambra State Government Warns Against indiscriminate Dumping of Refuse

Anambra State Government has warned  residents of Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi metropolis about the ealier warning of possible flooding in these embers months and urged them to keep their drains neat always,
This was contained in the public service announcement made available to Ashiwaju.org , signed by the state commissioner for environment, Rt. Hon. Chinwe Nwaebili in conjunction with her information, Culture and Tourism  counterpart, Dr. Mrs Uju Nwogu to buttress the need for safety keeping of refuse bin in this raining season.
They warned that  the earlier challenge with prompt evacuation of refuse in major streets and roads in the State occasioned by filled up dump sites has been resolved to ease free flow of flood in the metropolis.

Open Mail To President Buhari To Save NDLEA From Collapse


                                                                                   National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
                                                                                   4 Onilegbale Road
                                                                                   Ikoyi
                                                                                  Lagos
                                                                                  10/7/15
President Mohammed Buhari
President of Nigeria
 Abuja
Dear Sir
S.O.S. TO SAVE NDLEA FROM CORRUPT LEADERSHIP OF ALHAJI AHMADU GIADE
Sir we are pleading with you to save NDLEA from corrupt leadership of  Ahmadu Giade. Since he became Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA since 10 years ago he has killed NDLEA with corruption and impartiality.

Friday

Mr. Peter Obi's speech, but as usual, he kept the speech away, and spoke extempore.

Courage, Integrity and Passion in Public Service: The making of a Legend, Being a Key Note Address presented at Nike Lake Hotel on the 4th of September, 2015 during the one year Memorial Anniversary of the death of Prof. Dora Akunyili by Mr. Peter Obi, CON
To be successful, a woman has to be better at her job than a man.
Golda Meir, a Founding Mother of the Republic of Israel; and its 4th Prime Minister.

RE: Advertorial by Trusted Shareholders Association

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Our attention has been drawn to an advertorial by the above named organization in the THISDAY Newspaper of Monday, 31 August 2015, in which it made several false allegations against Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC (“Stanbic IBTC”). Ordinarily, we would not dignify the advertorial with a response because it is mischievous, borders essentially on matters which are pending in court, and it is intended to draw us into discussing our business operations on the pages of newspapers. However, we are constrained to respond to certain aspects of the advertorial for the benefit of our stakeholders and the general public:

Thursday

BREAKING: Finally, Buhari, Osinbajo disclose assets

 The presidency has released the statement below giving details of the assets of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, as declared to the Code of Conduct Bureau.
The statement reads:
“Documents submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), show that the retired General has indeed been living an austere and Spartan lifestyle, contrary to what many might expect of a former Head of State of Nigeria and one who has held a number of top government positions, such as governor, Minister of petroleum and the head of the Petroleum Development Trust Fund (PTDF).

Stakeholders Accuse Governor Obiano of Alleged Favoritism in Appointment and Allocation of State Resources



A group, Anambra State G177, has allegedly accused the governor of Anambra State, Mr. Willie Obiano of favoritism and employing anti-democratic mechanism to allocate about 270 Nigeria police recruitment slots for the state to his native town, Aguleri, in Anambra East Local Government Area.

TWO FEARED DEAD AS CONTAINER FELL OFF OJUELEGBA BRIDGE---PHOTOS

Two occupants of a black Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) were on Wednesday feared killed after a container smashed their vehicle in Lagos.
The incident, which occurred around 5:00pm at the busy Ikorodu Road, by Ojuelegba, was said to have caused heavy gridlock on the axis.
About five tons container which was being conveyed by a heavy duty truck on the bridge, overturned and fell to the ground.
The situation which was said to have frightened onlookers, made several motorists including the driver of a white vehicle hit by the container to flee for their lives.

Obi of Onitsha Calls For Concerted Effort To Fight Drug Abuse in Anambra

                  NDLEA Official Paid A Courtesy Visit On
                  Igwe Alfed Nnemeka Achebe, The Obi Of Onitsha
The Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe has stressed the need for security agencies in Anambra state to assure absolute confidence of information provided by informant is restored.
He made the call in Onitsha when the team of the Anambra state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Led by the state Commander, Mr. Sule Momodu paid him a courtesy visit to map out ways to reduce the abuse of drug consumption and trafficking in the state.

Wednesday

Anambra Scorecard 2nd edition. ... Let's discuss Anambra!

Democracy being a government of the People, for the People and by the People gives the citizens the right to know the policies of their leader and how they are being implemented. Join us in Anambra Square… the traditional Village Square of Ndi Anambra on Facebook to engage the government of Chief Willie Obiano.
Be part of the discussion by 2 pm today, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 as we discuss Emergency Response in Anambra State and the government’s readiness for the looming flooding disaster as announced by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. 

Tuesday

Imminent Flood Disaster: Anambra SEMA Renews Call for Alertness

Sequel to the prediction and insistence by the Nigeria Meteorological Institute, that the intensity of rainfall will increase in September and October this year, the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, has renewed its call on the citizenry to be on their guard against imminent flood disasters.

The Executive Secretary of SEMA, Chief Paul Odenigbo noted that SEMA had already in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and some members of the Executive Council, EXCO, toured flood-prone local government areas of the state two times in the last three months.

Former NSA To Jonathan Sambo Dasuki, to be arraigned Tuesday over alleged firearm offences



 Nigeria’s immediate past National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has been formally charged with illegal possession of firearms.

Charges filed by Nigeria’s Director of Public Prosecutions,  Mohammed Diri, indicate that Mr. Dasuki would appear in an Abuja court on Tuesday to face charges including unlawful possession of several assault rifles and ammunition.

President Buhari Didn't Promise Anything Under 100 Days in Office---Lai Mohammed



The Spokesman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Lai Mohammed Monday said President Buhari never promised to do anything within his 1st 100 days in office.
He disclosed this on a Live Television Telecast on Channels Television in defense of the Buhari's led administration. 

 His words: “Buhari never promised to do anything in 100 days, that’s the honest truth. You see, when you are running a campaign, all kinds of literature will emerge from all sorts of groups but I came here and I said there are only just two documents that you can judge a party with. That is the constitution of the party and the manifesto of the party. Those are the only two documents that are registered with INEC you can go to court on or hold a party accountable for” he said.

Ben Carson Set To Be At Par With Donalp Trump in Poll Upset



The United State of America  Republican party presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson is tied with Donald Trump in Iowa in the latest Monmouth University Poll released Monday, marking the first time that a GOP contender has closed the gap in Trump's lead in the primary. 
Ashiwaju.org reports that Neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson and Trump got 23 percent support from Iowa's Republican voters, while former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina came in third with 10 percent of the vote. None of the other candidates in the Republican field eked out double-digit support.

EFCC Arrest Adamawa State University VC and Others for Selling SUV Jeep Worth N13 Million For N150,000 Scrap Value



 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arrested top officials of the Adamawa State University for selling a N13 million government-owned Toyota Land Cruiser as scrap.

The commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest in a telephone interview with Ashiwaju.org revealed hat most of the vehicles had not been tested by any government official before the expiration of the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan led administration and the immediate past president of the federal republic of Nigeria. 

Jonathan, Alison-Madueke, CSO Obuah in trouble over $6.9million ‘mobile stage’ scandal

Between himself, his Chief Security Officer and the former Petroluem Minister, former President Goodluck Jonathan spent, in just one deal, a princely $6.9 million dollars to buy three 40-feet mobile stages for use during mass public speaking events, investigations have now revealed.

Federal government investigators and security agencies say this is just one of the tons of allegedly corrupt practices frequently engaged and condoned under the presidency of the immediate past president.

Akpabio Involve In Motor Accident In Abuja


Immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State,  Mr. Godswill Akpabio, escaped death Monday after his car was reportedly ignored the traffic light at Bolingo Junction Abuja, and crashed  along the Airport Road in Abuja.

Ashiwwaju.org learnt that the accident  which occurred close to the Ship House was on top speed to ignore  the traffic light at the junction. 

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