Buhari and Osibanjo declare assets

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have declared their assets, as required by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

OFFICIAL PORTRAITS OF BUHARI, OSINBAJO The Code of Conduct Bureau on Friday acknowledged the submission of President Buhari’s and Vice President Osinbajo’s assets declaration forms submitted separately on May 28. The Nigerian Constitution states in Chapter VI Section 140, that a person elected to the office of President shall not begin to perform the functions of that office until he has declared his assets and liabilities as prescribed in the Constitution.

APC Thanked PDP For The Successful Transition

New Nigeria !

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has thanked the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for handing over power after ruling the country for 16 years. “We would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to @PdpNigeria for handing over to us, after ‘ruling’ for 16yrs. A new Nigeria begins,” APC posted on Twitter. Earlier in the day, Goodluck Jonathan of the PDP handed over power to President Muhammadu Buahri of the APC. The PDP has led the country since the return of democracy in 1999.

Resurgent APGA Holds Transparent, Peaceful Congress in Anambra

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surgent APGA Holds Transparent, Peaceful Congress in Anambra The inspirational and result-oriented leadership of the BoT Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, which has seen the party evolve, and grow in leaps and bounds with resounding victories by its candidates in the recent general elections both in Anambra and some parts of Nigeria, manifested at the conduct of a transparent and peaceful State Congress of the party Saturday at the Women Development Centre Awka. The Congress which started May 16th at the Ward level across the State, and the Local Government Areas two days later, culminated in the election of new executives at the three levels with Sir Norbert Obi, former Commissioner for Special Duties in the state, emerging as the new State Chairman of APGA after eight years. 27 others were also elected into various positions along-side the new State party Chairman during the Congress seen by many of the delegates as the most peaceful since the inception of the party. Addressing the Congress, the National Chairman of APGA , Chief Victor Umeh, who was represented by the State Chairman of the Party, Chief Mike Kwentoh said that APGA is a political movement founded on the principles of equity, justice and transparency and had since its inception, weathered many storms to get to the enviable height it is presently. Attributing the successes the Party has achieved to the collective support of the government and people of Anambra state, Chief Kwento maintained that the Party is moving at a rapid pace towards becoming the next opposition Party in the Country as evident in the landmarks it recorded during the last general elections. Chief Kwentoh informed the Congress that his executive constituted the APGA State Congress Committee with Mr. Ifeatu Onejeme as Chairman and charged them with the responsibility of conducting a transparent election for the new executives. Kwentoh also advised the new party officers that “to lead you must be ready to be a ‘dust-bin’ where the good and the bad will dump. It is important that we bond together because we are one indivisible APGA.” The Chairman of the State Congress Committee, Mr. Ifeatu Onejeme said that the Committee is relying on Article 9, sub-section 5 of the APGA Constitution to conduct the elections with 1139 duly accredited Delegates. He explained the processes and assured that due process was followed to ensure the emergence of credible leadership for the party at all levels. Mr. Onejeme, stated that the election has become necessary to fill the void created by the outgoing State Executive as well as to further strengthen internal democracy and guarantee continuity in the Party. He commended the outgoing Executives for their doggedness in effectively administering the affairs of the party for the past eight years. He noted that the new order of peace and intensified struggle towards the people's emancipation which the Congress was designed to usher in would ensure that the Party lives up to its motto "be your brothers and sisters keeper." In his acceptance Speech on behalf of the new APGA executive, the State Chairman, Sir Norbert Obi, promised to run an all-inclusive administration with an open-door policy akin to the style which has earned governor Obiano, the admiration of Ndi Anambra. According to Sir Obi; “We welcome new ideas and constructive criticisms for the progress of our party. Therefore we invite you all to continue to contribute your quota towards the building of a stronger and more viable APGA. This party moves forward because of you. It moves forward because you re-affirm the spirit of the founding fathers of this great party, the APGA spirit that has lifted this state from the depths of despair to the heights of hope, the belief that while each of us will pursue our own individual dreams we are an APGA family (Onye aghana nwanne ya) and we rise and fall together as one APGA family and as one people.” The new Chairman also on behalf of the executive promised to uphold and justify the confidence reposed in them by the party men and women. He expressed gratitude to the National Leader and BoT Chairman of APGA, Governor Willie Obiano for showing in concrete terms within a short period, his genuine resolve to make the Party great, adding that the dividends of his developmental strides has continued to attracted interests towards the Party. He promised to operate an all-inclusive and open door system of administration and to pursue that will ensure that APGA remains one big indivisible family. Commenting on the outcome of the Congress, Member-Elect for Idemili North State Constituency, Chief Francis Nmegbuanaeze, said that it was a very peaceful exercise devoid of rancor. He acknowledged that with the consolidation process currently ongoing in the Party and with the support of Governor Obiano, APGA is poised to make further in-roads into other States of the South-East and across the Federation. The Congress attracted top state government functionaries, all political office holders in the state elected on the platform of APGA, party Chieftains and supporters with representatives of INEC as observers. Members of the new APGA State Executive Committee who were elected unanimously by voice vote are expected to be sworn into office on the 10th of next Month when the subsisting tenure of the present party executives will expire. Photo Caption: Newly-elected APGA Chairman Anambra State, Sir Norbert Obi (centre in red cap) flanked by Chairman APGA Congress Committee, Mr. Ifeatu Onejeme,(left)and Chief of Staff to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Joe Asike and other members of the new APGA executive at the APGA State Congress held at Women Development Centre Awka on Saturday….

I have Fulfilled Promises made to Labour - Obiano

I have Fulfilled Promises made to Labour - Obiano Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano today stated that the promises made to the labour at the inception of his administration have been fulfilled. The governor made the assertion when he received in audience a delegation led by the new Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Anambra State Chapter, Comrade Jerry Nnubia at the Governors’ Lodge in Amawbia. Governor Obiano observed that though the revenue from the federal government had depleted, the payment of salary was not an issue, confirming that he had issued a standing directive that workers’ salaries be paid on the 25th of every month. According to him, “We take welfare of workers seriously because we know that motivation is important for optimum performance and the achievement of the goals we have set for ourselves in the state. Indeed Anambra is currently one of the states in Nigeria that pay salaries as and when due.” He however reassured the NLC, Anambra state chapter that as the revenue of the state improves, the welfare of the workers would improve as well, noting that the government had earlier provided mass transit bus service for workers, increased the salaries by 15%, and also shared 50kg bags of rice for all workers in the state during the festive season amongst others. On the efficiency of the workers the governor said, “There are obvious gaps and the approach of my administration is to focus on training and retraining of workers to enable them face the challenges and deliver especially in the revenue mobilizing effort of the government. Training is critical in service delivery”. The Governor reiterated Obiano explained that workers will be trained and moved to ministries where they will be most useful. He also ceased the opportunity to appeal to workers to take their duties more responsibly; endeavour to be at their duty posts and make maximal use of the working period as the government is doing everything possible to ensure that workers are properly taken care of. He also congratulated the new chairman of the NLC in Anambra state on the successful election and wished him a fruitful tenure. Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation and the state chairman NLC, Comrade Jerry Nnubia thanked the governor for the security in Anambra state and the giant strides in the administrations four pillars of government which include Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Trade and Commerce, and Industrialization. He however highlighted the major issues that the NLC Anambra state chapter needs government’s attention, such as provision of low cost housing for the workers, cancellation of all contract appointments, implementation of National Minimum wage, implementation of consolidated Health Salary Structure. Other requests by the NLC delegation include; the appointment of Special Adviser on Labour Matters, the problems of staff of local government, constructing of Labour House, as well as the issue the need to resolve issue of posting at the state Internal Revenue Service and threats of retrenchment of staff of Anambra Broadcasting Service. Pix 1: Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano (centre) in handshake with Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Anambra State Comrade Jerry Nnubia, Comrade Ignatius Okafor (First Left) and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prof Joe Asike during courtesy visit by the NLC at Governor’s Lodge Amawbia …Tuesday

Anambra: Obiano Slams Human Flesh Report

By Nkiru Nwagbo , 12:00 am , May 22, 2015 Headlines, News Without minding the apology by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and other media organisations over the fake report of Anambra State selling human flesh in a restaurant in the state, Governor Willie Obiano, has attributed it to the handiwork of enemies of progress, who do not like the development revolution already going on in the state. He described the report carried by some media organisations as malicious, adding that the state investigated the report thoroughly and found out that it was false. In a statement issued on Thursday, in Awka, by the newly appointed Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Mrs. Mary Imelda Nwogu, said Anambra State was open for investors. According to the statement, “The attention of the Anambra State government has been drawn to a false and malicious report circulating on social media over the purported closure by the Nigeria Police of a restaurant selling human flesh in Anambra state. “This story, as reprehensible and false as it is, was also published by a national daily which has since retracted it and apologised, having found it to be untrue. “The government of Anambra State having investigated the story and found same to be false, hereby, urges Ndi Anambra and friends of the state to ignore the said story as it is part of a wider smear campaign by anti-democratic forces and enemies of progress, who have been attempting to sabotage the fast paced visible infrastructural and social development going on in the state. “These individuals, who go by various aliases on social media and on some other media platforms have continued to feed unsuspecting members of the public with lies about Anambra state, in the hope that they will distract the present administration.“It is instructive that the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police, Anambra State Command, Uche Ezeh, had in an earlier statement to the media debunked the false story. “Anambra State, the light of the nation, is open for business and is now the destination of choice in Nigeria for investors looking for a government friendly investment climate, security, large market, attractive return on investment, skilled manpower and supporting infrastructure” the statement read.

5 Pregnant Women And Other Traders In Onitsha Injured As A Result of An Attack

No fewer than 30 traders, including five pregnant women, sustained injuries following an attack by some miscreants who claimed to be road decongestion officials. The attackers had stormed shops along Sokoto/Haruna Street Onitsha, near the Onitsha main market and allegedly unleashed mayhem on the traders, beating them black and blue in the name of decongesting the streets. According to an eye witness, the attackers, numbering 150, who arrived the market in three buses, also looted the wares of the traders as they beat them for reportedly using their wares to cause obstruction in the market. Some of the traders, who resisted the attack were allegedly injured with broken bottles, clubs and machetes.The five pregnant women among the victims told newsmen that the attackers claimed to have come from Anambra State Ministry of Transport to decongest the roads/streets in Onitsha South trading areas, adding, “On arrival, they started confiscating our wares and beating us up for nothing because our wares were not on the roads. “They took us to their hideout in a plaza at Niger Street, Fegge, and, on getting there, most of our wares were stolen. They introduced themselves to us as road decongestion officials but we later discovered that they were market touts who only disguised themselves to loot our wares”. The traders, who were rescued by the policemen attached to Fegge Police Division and taken to the station with some of their wares, said some of the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. According to two of the victims, Chika Nweke and Okechukwu, “they demanded from us, between N4,000 and N10,000 for any goods to be released to the owner”. It was while they were at the hideout that the police at Fegge, acting on a tip-off, stormed the place and arrested their alleged leader and one other member.The alleged leader was said to have told the police that miscreants infiltrated the operation which resulted in the looting and beating of the traders, adding that he had authorization to decongest roads in the area from the state Ministry of Transport.

A Syndicate of Kidnappers Abducted Mother & Daughter

A gang of suspected kidnappers has abducted one Mrs Opeyemi Adeniran and her daughter in their residence in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The kidnappers were said to have abducted the woman and her daughter, Oyinkansola, at Plot 4, Lodi 2, Apooyin street, Lodi 2, Academy, Odo-ona Elewe in Ibadan. Subsequently, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Katsina, formed an anti-kidnapping squad led by Usman Dimka. Some neighbours of the victims said the abductors came around 8pm on Friday. According to them, they were driven away in a Volkswagen Golf car. Mr. Tajudeen Banjo, a relative of the victims, said, “She was kidnapped with her daughter and taken away on Friday night. Her husband is out of the country and we have reported to the police. We beg the police and the public to help us in time of this trial. My sister is an easy going individual,” he said.

The police were still trying to get details at the time of this report.

How To Stop Bulk SMS From MTN

I am very sure that am not in it all alone, you are also getting the messages. Recently, MTN Nigeria which is more or less the favorite network used by people in this country started being annoying by the things they do. It is no doubt that they have from the inception been very consistent(except for some moment of madness that seldom come) in their operations. They continued to impress in everything hitherto they started campaigning for their customers by bombarding peoples phone with annoying text messages. People complain of getting such messages every minute of the day and it started to be irritating. It is hard to take especially when they have also decided to offer people what they termed caller tunez by force. Of course they do bill me every month for it even when I didnt remember subscribing for it. Now let me tell you how to get away from the annoying text messages that disturbs your sleep. Just type STOP and send it 33111 and you will receive a message that will tell you they would opt you out of their campaign messages in 24 hours. I just hope they won't find another means to start sending the messages again.

The Personality Hon. (Dr.) G. Nnamdi Okafor.

My name is Dr. Godwin Nnamdi Okafor. I am from Umuzocha village in Awka. I attended St Patrick Primary School before proceeding to Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha (DMGS) where I finished with a Grade One result (WAEC). I then proceeded to the United States of America where I studied Pharmacy. I earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, USA in 1992 and immediately after sat for and passed the Florida Pharmacist Licensure Exam. I immediately secured employment as a pharmacist at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida –one of the most popular and busiest hospitals in the State of Florida. I quickly rose to the position of a Supervisor within just two (2) years. I later, also worked as Senior Pharmacy Manager for Walgreens Pharmacy, and Costco Department Store respectively, all in Miami. After a few good years, I founded and established a very successful independent pharmacy business in South Florida called "We Care Pharmacy and Home Health, Incorporated" which I sold to the CVS Pharmacy Group before relocating to Nigeria in 2010. I served as the President of Anambra State Association (ASA-USA), South Florida Chapter from 2001 to 2008, and was the host President of the ASA-USA National Convention held in Miami, Florida in 2007 with Governor Peter Obi, Dr Chris Ngige, Igwe Achebe of Onitsha, Igwe Mbaukwu, and many others in attendance. Filled with the urge and passion to serve my people and to make a difference, I contested for the 2011 Anambra State House of Assembly election for the Awka South Constituency A but was unsuccessful. In the minds of many, I lost that election because INEC did not list my name as the PDP candidate even though I was lawfully nominated by the PDP's National Working Committee. Instead, some powerful people removed my name and inserted their own candidate. I thank God for making me a successful entrepreneur. I am currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Maxpoint International Limited; PassPort Properties and Construction Company Limited all with Head Quarters here in Nigeria. To help empower our youths and keep them off the streets, and away from the life of crime, I initiated and am sponsoring the Annual DR. G. NNAMDI OKAFOR CHAMPIONS CUP-- a soccer championship event for the youths in all the Villages of Awka and Okpuno to participate in with the following guaranteed prizes: First Prize - N500,000 & a Coveted Champion’s Cup Trophy Second Prize - N200,000 Third Prize - N100,000 I have provided Jerseys and Football kits free of charge for all the teams from the villages that registered for the tournament. It is my ardent belief that these tournaments apart from bringing the communities together, and engaging the youths, would proactively help discover new talents from the Awka and Okpuno axis who may make it to the Super Eagles and other major professional football teams around the world. Priceless indeed. Yes We Can, Yes We Will !!! To support our able Governor and to give back to our children, I printed and donated 10,000 customized exercise books with Governor Willie Obiano's picture for distribution to Awka South LGA schools to mark the Governor's 100 days in office. Yes We Can, Yes We Did!!! I have personally helped secure admissions for dozens of our people into Nnamdi Azikiwe University. I have given and helped some of our people to secure employment and contracts. I have given scholarships to our needy students to further their education and helped and still helping a lot of our widows. I was initiated into the prestigious Soldier Ajaghija of Awka Kingdom in 1992 hence the Akajiugo - Awka title. In recognition of my numerous contributions to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, the Vice Chancellor conferred on me the OMELORA - UNIZIK and named the Dr. Nnamdi Okafor (Omelora) Motor Park after me. On the 6th of September, 2014, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Okafor of Okpuno town conferred on me the "DIKE DI ORA NMA" of Okpuno. I humbly submit myself to represent Awka and Okpuno in the Anambra State House of Assembly come 2015. To God be the glory, with the bulk of votes from my people, I was on April 12th 2015 declared winner of Awka South Constituency 1 in Anambra State House of Assembly by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner. Thanks and May God Bless Us All.