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JONATHAN: THOSE DEFECTING FROM PDP WILL RETURN WITH EMPTY STOMACH
Considering the recent exodus of some People Democratic Party (PDP) loyalists decamping to the leading opposition party All Progressive Congress (APC), President Goodluck Jonathan has urged them to remain in the party to build a stronger democratic environment.
He lamented the incident of people who happen to be his associates, now turned as aliens because of the outcome of his defeat at the March 28th presidential election, urged them to remain in the party of to foster a stronger opposition that will regain its right of place in the nation seat , if members are committed to achieve the noble cause of virile government.
He stated this while receiving the PDP campaign report from its Director General, Ahmadu Ali at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Despite the loss of the party at the presidential election, the president said, PDP is the dominant party.
According to him, PDP will remain strong in subsequent elections if members are committed and hard working.
Labour Leaders Praise Obiano on Workers Welfare
ours to the commemoration of the 2015 Workers Day, Labour leaders in Anambra State have lauded the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano for taking the welfare of workers in the state to a new height and setting a precedent in government and labour relations.
The Labour leaders who spoke in an exclusive interview in Awka to herald the May Day celebration were unanimous in their position that Governor Obiano had shown remarkable compassion in his relationship with the organized labour, paying attention to their sensibilities and listening to their needs.
Describing Obiano as a “Labour-friendly Governor,” the newly elected Anambra State Chairman of NLC, Comrade Jerry Nnubia and the State Chairman of the TUC, Comrade Okechukwu Ifeanyi observed that the governor had shown extraordinary commitment towards the welfare and working conditions of workers in Anambra State.
The Labour leaders who spoke in an exclusive interview in Awka to herald the May Day celebration were unanimous in their position that Governor Obiano had shown remarkable compassion in his relationship with the organized labour, paying attention to their sensibilities and listening to their needs.
Describing Obiano as a “Labour-friendly Governor,” the newly elected Anambra State Chairman of NLC, Comrade Jerry Nnubia and the State Chairman of the TUC, Comrade Okechukwu Ifeanyi observed that the governor had shown extraordinary commitment towards the welfare and working conditions of workers in Anambra State.
DISCLAIMER
Our attention has been drawn for the umpteenth time to the attempts by internet scammers to fleece unsuspecting members of the public with a fake email account – obiaino@yahoo.com, pretending to be the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano.
We warn the general public to be wary of any unsolicited email with this fake address as it is not from the governor of Anambra State.
We warn the general public to be wary of any unsolicited email with this fake address as it is not from the governor of Anambra State.
FG EXPRESSES ‘DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT’ AT INDONESIA EXECUTIONS, DEMANDS FOR BODIES OF NIGERIANS FOR BURIAL
Nigeria on Wednesday expressed “deep disappointment” at the execution by firing squad of its citizens for drugs offences in Indonesia and offered its condolences to the men’s families.
The government said it was deeply disappointed over the execution of Messrs Martin Anderson, Okwudili Oyatanze, Jaminu Anashin and Sylvester Obiekwe by the government of Indonesia for drug related offences.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria has received with deep disappointment news of the execution of four Nigerians, Messrs Martin Anderson, Okwudili Oyatanze, Jamiu Abashin and Sylvester Obiekwe by the government of Indonesia for drug-related offences,” the statement read.
The four men were executed early Wednesday along with two convicts from Australia, one from Brazil and an Indonesian, despite repeated appeals for mercy from foreign governments and the men’s families.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry made the formal request in a statement released in Abuja last night, expressing regret over the execution of the four Nigerians despite numerous pleas by President Goodluck Jonathan and other world leaders at several fora.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry made the formal request in a statement released in Abuja last night, expressing regret over the execution of the four Nigerians despite numerous pleas by President Goodluck Jonathan and other world leaders at several fora.
PDP GOVS ASK MU’AZU TO QUIT
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have teamed up with other stakeholders of the party to demand the sack of the party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, along with members of the National Working Committee (NWC).
The governors, at a meeting on Tuesday night in Abuja, said Mu’azu and the NWC members, among others, were responsible for the PDP’s trouncing in the just-concluded general elections and must go to allow for the reorganisation of the party.
New Telegraph gathered that the meeting, which was convened at the instance of the outgoing Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, was also attended by Mu’azu, his deputy, Prince Uche Secondus and the party’s Legal Adviser, Mr. Yusuf Kwon. It was further gathered that the governors, in their resolution, asked the NWC members to tender their resignation letters or be pushed out. They subsequently adopted the outgoing Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, to succeed Mu’azu. However, a source said the NWC
Wednesday
Obiano Turns Attention to Poultry, Attracts $61m Investments
The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has expanded the scope of his efforts to turn Anambra State into a model agricultural state, attracting $61m investments into commercial poultry farming in the state.
Signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lynden Integrated Farms Limited in the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Tuesday, for the establishment of a modern poultry production and processing farm in the state, Governor Obiano emphasized that Agriculture remains the number one pillar in his economic agenda.
Be Shepherd to all Christians Governor Obiano Charges New Bishops of the Anglican Communion
The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has urged the three newly ordained Bishop of Churchof Nigeria (Anglican Communion) to be shepherd of all Christians and not just those of the Anglican faithful in order to ensure salvation for all. The governor made the call while reiterating the prayers of Anointing by the Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, The Most Rev Nicholas Okoh when he handed over Pastoral Staff to the new Bishops. The Consecration of the Bishops was held Sunday at the All Saints Cathedral Onitsha.
Buhari Challenges National Assembly To Work With Him To Fix Nigeria
President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari meeting with lawmakers today in Abuja
Speaking at an induction programme for new national legislators organized by the National Institute for Legislative Studies in Abuja, the incoming leader told them, “I need the support of the Members of National Assembly on the battle front. I need your support in many respects.”
Outlining those areas of concern, he noted, first, that appropriate policies need to be put in place that may have to be translated into laws.
Anambra CJ Swears-in 20 Magistrates, DCR
BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA
The Anambra Chief Judge, Justice Peter Umeadi has advised 20 magistrates and a Deputy Chief Registrar (DCR) in the state to live above board in the discharge of their duties.
Umeadi gave the advice on Monday while swearing-in the 20 new magistrates and a Deputy Chief Registrar in Awka.
The 16 female and four male magistrates are Juliet Arinze, Moses Kanu, Obiamaka Ezebilo-Nnedu, Ijeoma Igbokwe, Chika Nwakamma, Catherine Chigbo, N.G.C. Maduakor, Nwadi Ani-Nnaka, Stella Ezeudeka and Moneke Onyekwuru.
Others are Chidimma Nduka, Ebere Onunkwo, Chizoba Stanley-Udo, Martins Adumah, Peter Eke, Eyiuche Okosi, Uzoma Udeze, Rebeka Agwunobi, Nonye Anyaegbunam, Clara Ogugua and Mr Eugene Agbasionwe, a Deputy Chief Registrar.
Umeadi noted that the task before them was enormous as a result of the just ended four months strike embarked upon by the state Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN).
'You have come at a time when the state Judiciary is being repositioned. We therefore, ask for your best,' he said.
The chief judge disclosed that more magistrates will be appointed soon as a bill which sought the appointment of revenue magistrates is passed by the state House of Assembly.
He expressed hope that the process of selection of the magistrates will engender them to be the best in the country.
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