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Gains from Tinubu’s reforms will be enormous – Gov Otu

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has raised the hope of Nigerians that the current strenuous reforms undertaken by the President Bola Tinubu’s government will bring about enormous gains later. He stated this in his address to mark Nigeria’s 64th anniversary celebration in Calabar, the state capital. He cautioned against hoping for early gains,
Gains from Tinubu’s reforms will be enormous – Gov Otu

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has raised the hope of Nigerians that the current strenuous reforms undertaken by the President Bola Tinubu’s government will bring about enormous gains later.

He stated this in his address to mark Nigeria’s 64th anniversary celebration in Calabar, the state capital.

He cautioned against hoping for early gains, saying: “The eyes of all Nigerians should be on the goal; and not the momentary pains that afflict the body and the stress that assail our mental capacity occasioned by the prevailing economic reforms introduced by the Federal Government.

“Admittedly, the inconveniences are enormous but the expected gains of these reforms far outweigh the pains. What is required at this critical time of our nationhood is perseverance.”

He assured that there is light at the end of the tunnel, adding that Nigeria has come a long way and is steadily progressing as a sovereign and indivisible political entity.

The governor told his people that the fundamental objective of Nigeria’s independence celebration should be primarily stock-taking and a meticulous assessment.

He justified Tinubu’s reforms saying the long and tortuous journey to independence undertaken by our forefathers therefore, can only be made fruitful and appreciated by setting and implementing enduring agenda for the political and economic emancipation of the people.

Gains from Tinubu’s reforms will be enormous – Gov Otu

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo reaffirms Rivers State’s right to produce President General

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reiterated its stance that Rivers State will produce the next President General, PG, of the organisation come January 10-11, 2025. This decision is rooted in the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Constitution, which guarantees Rivers State’s right to the leadership role. In a statement released on Tuesday by Okechukwu Isiguzoro,
Ohanaeze Ndigbo reaffirms Rivers State’s right to produce President General

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reiterated its stance that Rivers State will produce the next President General, PG, of the organisation come January 10-11, 2025.

This decision is rooted in the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Constitution, which guarantees Rivers State’s right to the leadership role.

In a statement released on Tuesday by Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, the organisation strongly warned against attempts by two Southeast governors and certain political leaders to disrupt this constitutional process.

Isiguzoro emphasised that any efforts to bypass Rivers State’s right to the presidency will be met with strong resistance from Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

Ohanaeze expressed gratitude to the Igbo people globally for their participation in the 2024 Igbo Day celebrations, held on September 29.

The event underscored the importance of adhering to the organization’s constitution, which explicitly mandates that Rivers State should produce the next President General in 2025.

The statement from Isiguzoro stressed the critical need to preserve the unity of the Igbo nation by following the constitutional process, noting that any disruption could have long-lasting negative effects on the identity and cohesion of the Igbo people.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo revealed that two Southeast governors, in collaboration with a former Nigerian Head of State from the Southwest and a prominent opposition figure from the 2023 presidential elections, are allegedly working to transfer the presidency to Abia State.

This coalition, along with external entities such as the Pan Niger Delta organization, is seen as a calculated attempt to undermine the Igbo identity and maintain divisions dating back to the Biafra War.

The organisation pointed out that these political maneuvers are driven by ambitions related to the 2027 elections, aiming to exploit the situation for personal gain at the expense of Igbo unity.

Ohanaeze reaffirmed that the emergence of a President General from Rivers State is non-negotiable and must be respected.

The organization condemned attempts to sponsor fake groups denying their Igbo heritage, calling it a ploy to discredit the Rivers State candidacy.

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Elders Forum, led by Prince Dr. Richard Ozobu, alongside Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, reiterated that they will uphold the constitutional rights of Rivers State, ensuring the process is free from external influence.

In the face of these challenges, Ohanaeze called upon all Igbo communities and organizations to stand united against both internal and external forces attempting to manipulate the situation.

The organization stressed that the Igbo people are too sophisticated to be deceived by the political agendas of a few individuals, urging solidarity in defense of the Rivers State candidacy.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo reaffirms Rivers State’s right to produce President General

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Adeleke unveils portals for 2025 Hajj, Christian pilgrimage

Osun State Government has launched portals for registration by intending pilgrims ahead of 2025 holy pilgrimages to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Israel. A statement by the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Rasheed Aderibigbe, obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday, said that the move was meant to ensure transparency in the application process and other
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Osun State Government has launched portals for registration by intending pilgrims ahead of 2025 holy pilgrimages to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Israel. A statement by the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Rasheed Aderibigbe, obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday, said that the move was meant to ensure transparency in the application process and other

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Biden orders military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel

President Joe Biden ordered the US military on Tuesday to “aid Israel’s defence” and shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel, the White House said. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee in next month’s US presidential election, are both monitoring Iran’s attack on Israel from the White House situation room, it said. “President
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President Joe Biden ordered the US military on Tuesday to “aid Israel’s defence” and shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel, the White House said. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee in next month’s US presidential election, are both monitoring Iran’s attack on Israel from the White House situation room, it said. “President

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Kebbi  distributes foodstuff to over 27,000 flood victims 

Kebbi State Government has distributed food items to 27,304 people affected by flood in Shanga Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking while distributing the food items to the beneficiaries at Dugu village in Shanga local government on Tuesday, the State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, said the essence of the gesture was to support the
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Kebbi State Government has distributed food items to 27,304 people affected by flood in Shanga Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking while distributing the food items to the beneficiaries at Dugu village in Shanga local government on Tuesday, the State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, said the essence of the gesture was to support the

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Emirates return to Nigeria two years after

After two years of pulling out of Nigeria, the Emirates Airlines flight has returned to the country. The airline’s aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Tuesday. Emirate stopped coming to Nigeria after its revenues totalled $85m in August 2022 was blocked by the Nigerian government over lack of forex. At the
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After two years of pulling out of Nigeria, the Emirates Airlines flight has returned to the country. The airline’s aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Tuesday. Emirate stopped coming to Nigeria after its revenues totalled $85m in August 2022 was blocked by the Nigerian government over lack of forex. At the

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