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Peter Obi, Abaribe attend Nnamdi Kanu’s parents burial
By Toby Prince
Former Vice Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Friday, attended the funeral of parents of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
Also at the funeral service on Friday held at St. Andrews Anglican Church, Afaraukwu, Abia were Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe and Victor Umeh.
Traditional rulers from across the Southsouth and Southeast regions were in attendance to pay their last respect to the monarch, Israel Kanu and his wife, Ugoeze Sally.
They include monarchs from Okpobo, Nembe and Ogoni in Rivers State; Ijaw, Isoko and Kwale in Delta state.
Others were top traditional rulers from Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.
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Senator Umeh hails FG over peaceful atmosphere at Nnamdi Kanu’s parents burial
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA), Senator Victor Umeh, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government and the Military, for allowing the family of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra,(IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, bury his late Parents, Eze Israel Kanu and wife, Ugoeze Sally.
This came following the altercation that earlier, ensued between the leadership of IPOB and the police over the pro-Biafra group insistence to participate in the Late Nnamdi Kanu’s parent’s burial rites.
Abia state Commissioner of Police, Ene Okon, had warned members of IPOB to stay away from late Eze Isreal Kanu’s burial arrangement as the police command would deal decisively with anybody trying to disrupt the peace of the state.
But, speaking to newsmen at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Afaraukwu Ibeku in Umuahia, venue of the funeral church service for the late Monarch and Wife, Senator Umeh, hailed the peaceful atmosphere witnessed in the ongoing funeral service for the Late Kanus.
Umeh said, “I have been here, and I can say, I’m happy. Because the atmosphere here is peaceful. There is nothing here to indicate that anybody wants to disrupt the burial rites of our late traditional ruler, Eze Israel Kanu.
“Burial is a solemn thing, and the federal government has done well allowing us bury our brother and his wife. That is the way it should be because death awaits everybody. I read about the altercation between Nigeria police and the leadership of IPOB on social media and newspapers, but it didn’t stop us from attending this burial.
“It is our obligation to bury somebody in true Christian way. For the fact that the government allowed us to bury them, we say thank you to them. We also ask them to use that same spirit to pursue peace in Nigeria. Peace can only come to Nigeria through a firm show of accommodation for as small as this”.
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Valentine: Nigerian man gifts wife brand new G-Wagon Brabus for standing by him
A Nigerian man popularly known as “Most DC” bought his wife “Ochanya” the latest G-WAGON BRABUS to appreciate her for standing by him throughout his thick and thin.
He wrote on his Instagram page:
“Permit me to spoil my Queen?♥️♥️ a little with this beast truck???, Queens like you deserve even more, my love thanks for everything???”
‘Your journey to Creek Haven is divine’, Jonathan tells Diri
By Toby Prince
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday congratulated the newly sworn in Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri.
Jonathan, who hails from the state, said the emergence of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate was divine.
“I congratulate His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri who was sworn in today as the 5th Civilian Governor of Bayelsa State, in compliance with the Supreme court verdict of yesterday, 13th February 2020,” he wrote on Twitter.
“Governor, the responsibility of building hope and sustaining peace across the State now lies on your shoulders.
“I urge you to always bear in mind that you are the Governor of all Bayelsans and to seize this moment of glory to build bridges of unity by entrenching a culture of love, fairness and justice in our polity.
“Your journey to Creek Haven is a divine one, so I advise you to use the position to do good to humanity and pursue the development of the State in order to write your name in gold.
“You have worked with me before as a commissioner, so I am without doubt that you will live up to the expectations of our people.”
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Buratai’s leadership skills unprecedented – Hope Uzodimma
The governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has described the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai as a military leader with amazing professional skills.
Senator Uzodimma made the statement Friday during the launch of a book titled: “Biography and Strategic Leadership of Selected Commanders in Military Operations: Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai and Six Others in Perspective” held at Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja.
Governor Uzodinma who was represented by His Royal Majesty, Prof Amaobi Uwaleke the Eze Udo IV of Obilobi Uratta Ancient Kingdom in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State observed that Nigerians love General TY Buratai because of his personal approach to leadership that made him to always lead the battle and find offensives against the terrorists, recovering arms, ammunition, villages and rescuing captives from Boko Haram insurgents.
He further stressed that the book underpins the opening of an entirely new area which includes the comparative study by student officers on biographies of selected military commanders. He appreciated the author and noted that the book is a must-read for all military leaders.
The Author of the book, Colonel Benedict Achodo (Rtd) (PH.D), while welcoming Governor Uzodinma and General Buratai at the event, said that he was motivated to write the book based on his experiences as a military commander.
He noted that the book captured the evolving challenges of 4th Generation Warfare and Hybrid Wars. He disclosed that the whole idea of the book is to use it as a Tool-kit for the training of future military commanders.
The Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai was represented by the Chief of Civil Military Affairs Maj Gen US Mohammed and some Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters Abuja.
Benue governor tasks women on immunization, commends major stake holders
Benue State Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom has charged women and care givers in the state to always take the immunization of their children as top priority just as he commended the efforts of major partners for the success of the programme in the state for the last 10 years.
The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Engr Benson Abounu gave the charge today at the flag off of the February 2020 Round of National Immunization plus Days at FSP Clinic, Agan in Makurdi.
The Governor acknowledged the efforts of the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Abuja, and many other partners for their contributions to the fight against polio and other child killer diseases.
He also praised the efforts of both the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN and the Muslim Umma in the state for their partnership with other stakeholders in the campaign against poliomyelitis and other child killer diseases.
He encouraged them to turn out en masse for the immunisation exercise which commences from 15-18 of this month.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary, Benue State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Bem Ageda made it known that all resources committed to polio eradication projects has yielded a positive results as he charged government to embarked on more social campaign in order to win the fight against polio on the State.
There were Goodwill messages from representatives of major partners of the Benue state government, among them the World Health Organization (WHO)’ National Primary Health Care Development Agency, UNICEF, Rotary International, CAN and the Muslim community.
The event was witnessed by a large number of people, among them traditional rulers and women that brought their children for immunisation.
BREAKING: Coronavirus lands Africa as Egypt records first case
Egypt’s health ministry on Friday confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus, making it the first in Africa.
The nationality of the person was not given in the joint statement with the population ministry, which added that they had shown no “symptoms”.
Authorities have notified the World Health Organization and the patient has been placed in isolation in a hospital for treatment and monitoring.
Details later…
Transporters laud Army for safety on Borno roads
Transporters, especially those plying the Maiduguri, Gwoza and Yola routes, have praised the Nigerian Army for the improved security in the axis.
Most of the transporters said, unlike in the past when the road was a no-go area, the situation has changed for the better as drivers and passengers alike now enjoy safety on the highway, courtesy of the Nigerian Army, which provides all-round security for them to do their business.
A transporter, Modu Musa, said members of the transport association were working with the military, which gives them the timing of when to ply the routes, since it is not yet totally safe.
He said the army carried out what he called scanning of the road on a daily basis: “It is only when the scanning is concluded that motorists are allowed to use the road with the army providing heavy security escort to prevent them from being ambushed and attacked.”
