Author: Saint Augustine

The Coalition for Peter Obi (CPO) has written the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) demanding for expansion of its voter registration and validation infrastructure to serve the teeming numbers of Nigerians willing to register. The Group which is funded by independent professionals and intellectuals in a letter dated June 16, 2022 which was signed by its Chairman, Marcel Ngogbehei observed that no matter the number of years of extension of the voters registration and validation, if the infrastructure is not expanded it will amount to a total waste of the nation’s time and resources, saying it makes more sense to…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has commenced preparatory works to deploy high-resolution magnetometer to validate the on going wreck removal exercise of all identified wrecks listed for removal along the Badagry Creek in Lagos. The Agency’s Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh who disclosed this during a review session of the ongoing wreck removal exercise by the Agency also stated that the impact of the entire exercise on the marine environment is being assessed by the Agency. “We shall also conduct a full bottom sweeping operation by deploying sonar imagery system with a view to establishing any existing…

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor has advised Nigerians irrespective of state of origin or religion to look inwards and consider the future of the country before casting their votes for the new President of Nigeria come 2023. He said that from his knowledge of Mr. Peter Obi, his integrity, prudence, humility and what he did in Anambra state in all sectors, that he was confident Obi was the type of person Nigeria needed at this critical time of her development. The Bishop was speaking yesterday during his sermon at mass to commemorate…

It is astonishing how some people acquire land and start building structures that violate the physical planning of the state. The owners of these structures never care a hoot about getting approvals from the Physical Planning Department of the government. These buildings end up obstructing originally planned roads, drainages and sundry passageways, parks and gardens. The government cannot afford to stay idly by while this chaos reigns. There is no escaping the first move that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo made immediately after his swearing-in when he visited the slums of Okpoko and laid the marker that illegal structures must be…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the publisher of THISDAY Newspapers, Mr. Nduka Obaigbena over the death of his mother, Princess Margaret Obaigbena. The late Princess Obaigbena, a retired Nursing Officer in the old Bendel State Government and Special Adviser to three different governors in Delta State whose death was confirmed by the Royal family of Owa Kingdom of Delta State, passed on at the age of 88. In his condolence message, Governor Soludo described Princess Obaigbena’s death as a huge blow to the Owa Kingdom, Delta State and Nigeria at large…

… Project to be completed in 24 months Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for an International Drug co-ordinated Wholesale Centre, Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State The project will be bankrolled by Sterling Bank Plc and has a completion deadline of twenty four months. Performing the function on Friday, Governor Soludo said that the initiative ties into his administration’s general vision of building a liveable and prosperous homeland. Governor Soludo said the people’s health is paramount adding that it is the reason his government is fully committed to introducing measures for adequate…

… Seeks Buhari’s intervention The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has raised an alarm over the disturbing state of violent siege, brutal killings, extortion and rape allegedly by the Ebubeagu Security outfit in some communities in Imo State and the inexplicable inaction by the State Government. RULAAC in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma said it was seriously concerned about the rampant incidence of invasion and siege on communities in Orlu and environs and other communities in Imo state by a group of rampaging armed men said to be members of Ebebeagu Security…

… To ensure commencement of National Institute of Freight Forwarders … Lauds achievements made by 3rd Governing Council The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Tsanni has said that the main target of the fourth Governing Council is to bring a new dimension to professional development through commencement of training and retraining of the registered freight forwarders. Tsanni who disclosed this in his address at the inaugural meeting of the fourth Governing Council and 26th Meeting of the Council in Lagos on Thursday stated that the…

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF) has berated the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for accepting his nomination as Vice Presidential Candidate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The Forum in a statement issued on Friday and signed by Chief (Dr.) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Leader SMBLF/PANDEF; Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Leader, Afenifere; Dr. Dru Bitrus, President-General, Middle Belt Forum and Ambassador (Prof.) George Obiozor, President-General, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide said that it was unspeakable and quite disappointing that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa who was currently Chairman…

… Urges supporters to respect clergyman’s right to hold opinion The Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi will find time as soon as he returns from his knowledge – enriching trip to Egypt to interact with the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministries Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka and clarify, where necessary, on his obvious misconceptions about Obi’s character. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) and signed by its Director, Strategic Communication, Mr. Onwuasoanya FCC Jones. The statement noted that the interaction with the priest was necessary as…