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06/09/2021

Vanguard: Anambra: No electronic authentication, no voting, INEC warns.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/09/anambra-no-electronic-authentication-no-voting-inec-warns/

By Omeiza Ajayi Ahead of the November 6 Governorship Election in Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has declared that no one will

06/09/2021

"As usual,Andy Uba, hijacks MTN project as his political campaign promises& ambition."

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According To My Good Man, Senator Andy Uba, His First Assignment When Elected As Anambra Governor Is To Fix The Deplorable Enugu- Onitsha Road.

Good aspiration if you ask me but mean while, the same road has been awarded to MTN to fix by the Nigerian government in lieu of tax credit.

This is how how tax credit works. MTN is expected to use their money to fix the road, then will deduct the money spent from the tax they are expected to pay to the Nigerian government through FIRS.

Let’s hear MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola as he explains better:

“We intend to participate in the restoration and refurbishment of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway”, Karl Toriola MTN Nigeria CEO, said this is part of efforts by the company to support the government and in commemoration of 20th anniversary of MTN’s presence in Nigeria.

According to this Nairametrics report, the Minister for Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, said that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a memo for the revision of the contract for a section of the 100km Enugu-Onitsha highway.

The 100km road project estimated at N46.069 billion will be fully funded by MTN Nigeria under Government’s Road Infrastructure Tax Credit (RITC) Scheme under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI).

MTN’s intervention would come as welcome relief to motorists plying that route, as the reconstruction and rehabilitation project which had commenced in 2009 has been marred by several setbacks and delays.

Speaking on MTN’s contributions to Nigeria’s economy, the CEO said, “As we celebrate this milestone, we are pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has approved our participation in the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit (RITC) Scheme.

This is in response to Government’s drive towards public-private partnerships in the rehabilitation of critical road infrastructure in Nigeria.

“We intend to participate in the restoration and refurbishment of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. Conversations in this regard have already commenced, and further announcements will be made in due course,” he said.

Apparently, this Andy Uba has not changed. He is still the same old Andy Ubah.

I’m not here or there when it comes to who will be our next governor, I don’t live In Anambra but dear Ndi Anambra living and working in Anambra, the debt we owe our kids is to make sure that this Andy Ubah man does not go close to government house Awka.

We must do all we can to resist him and the marauding force behind him.

Our state has come too far in terms of development to be dragged back by this Andy Ubah who from his pedigree does not mean well for us.

The minimum debt that we owe our kids and our dear beloved state is to make sure that he lose woefully come November 6.

Chukwudi Iwuchukwu

27/04/2021

OVATION, HIGH MARKS AS VALENTINE OZIGBO BOWS OUT OF BOARDS OF TRANSCORP GROUP

Business mogul set for Anambra Governorship

Valentine Ozigbo, the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, has stepped down from his seat on the boards of directors of Transcorp Plc, Transcorp Hotels Plc, and Transcorp Power Limited after ten years with the conglomerate.

Mr Ozigbo made this known after the 14th Annual General Meeting of Transcorp Plc and the 7th Annual General Meeting of Transcorp Hotels Plc; both held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on Monday, April 26, 2021.

In his speech at the annual general meeting, the chairman of the Transcorp Group, Mr Tony Elumelu, commended Transcorp Hilton Hotel for its fantastic transformation and continuing its tradition for excellence which began under Valentine Ozigbo.

He thanked Mr Ozigbo for his contribution to the organisation's growth, wishing him well as he embarks on his new endeavour.

"The tradition of service excellence at Transcorp Hilton Hotel began with Val (Ozigbo). He is now leaving us to pursue a greater impact on humanity through public service. I wish Val well as he goes on a new project," Elumelu said.

In a moving valedictory message made available to journalists, Ozigbo recalled how he interviewed for a role as Transcorp's executive director of Finance in 2011, but impressed the board enough to be offered the job of the MD/CEO Transcorp Hotels Plc, becoming the first since its privatisation in 2005.

According to Ozigbo, in his seven years as MD/CEO, Transcorp Hotels Plc became the premier destination in Africa, undergoing a globally celebrated transformation and recognised as the undisputed top business hotel on the continent. The period also saw Mr Ozigbo become the most decorated black man in the hospitality business, winning several global awards, including the Seven Stars CEO of the Year Award.

In January 2019, Ozigbo's outstanding performance was rewarded as he was elevated to President/Group CEO of the parent company, Transcorp Plc, Nigeria's largest shareholder-based conglomerate with interests in power, energy, oil and gas, agri-business, and hospitality.

In March 2020, Ozigbo stepped down from his position to start a new phase in his life, which he has dedicated to public service. November 2019 was when he first indicated interest to run for governorship of Anambra State.

See more:https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=314741483346550&id=100044321025137

18/04/2021

VALENTINE OZIGBO'S MESSAGE TO CATHOLIC MOTHERS ON MOTHERING SUNDAY

Our mothers add their unique quality to our lives and community. They nurture us from the cradle to the grave. Indeed, the world would be a less kind, less peaceful, and less wholesome place if we did not have mothers, and we are so grateful for their unconditional love and care.

In my family, my career, and my public life, God has particularly blessed me with wonderful women who have contributed immensely to my life to make it as amazing as it has been. Today, I wish to appreciate three mothers dear to my heart.

My life journey began with my dearest mother, Christiana Ozigbo, the grace and rock of our family. At God's perfect time, He brought my darling wife, Ojiugo Ozigbo, the best mother anyone could pray for.

Ojiugo came with another exceptional gift, her mother, Comfort Agbaeze, my mother-in-love, and a woman of substance and valour who has been a solid anchor and spiritual backbone for our family.

I am forever grateful to these three women for standing by me and supporting me, and making my home the paradise it is.

As the Roman Catholic Church worldwide celebrates mothers today, my family and I join billions of Christians to salute our mothers for their courage, resilience, and undying commitment to uplifting our families, communities, and churches.
Today, the Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation will be celebrating and appreciating Anambra women as we visit 50 Catholic churches in the 21 local government areas as we did some weeks ago when Anglican women marked Mothers Day.
The undeniable positive and uplifting role of women in society is why I anchor our Ka Anambra Chawapu Project on women and their children, the youth.
I hold the firm conviction that if women are given their rightful place in our society and on the seat of power, we will be on the path to actualising our greatness.

Happy Mothers Day to all women. Ndi Nne Maama!

- Valentine Ozigbo

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09/04/2021

At the age of 50, DMX has passed away.
RIP

08/04/2021

Rapper DMX suffers heart attack after overdosing. Now likely brain dead.

American rapper, Earl Simmons, aka DMX, 50, is reportedly in “grave condition” following a recent drug overdose.

According to report, the legendary Yonkers, New York rapper is in hospital wire a dire prognosis after overdosing and suffering a heart attack at his home in the night of Friday 2nd April 2021, around 11pm. He is reportedly in a White Plains, New York hospital being treated in the ICU. Sources say the rapper may be “brain dead” or in a “vegetative state.”

08/04/2021

Trouble in Kogi State as the first lady, Rashida Bello, allegedly moves out of government house✍🏻
Kemifilani

Rashida Bello, the wife of the Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, has allegedly moved out of the government house.

According to reports, the duo has been at loggerheads for the past three months over the governor’s alleged affair with the ADC, Ms Ifeoma Akaya.

Kemifilani News recalls that Governor Bello is the first governor in Nigeria to appoint a female ADC, Ms Ifeoma Akaya.

The development did not sit well with the governor’s wife and seemed to be a significant disadvantage.

Sources also disclosed that Yahaya Bello allegedly placed his wife “The First Lady“ on house arrest and sacked her orderly, including all her Aides.

Source: kemifilani

08/04/2021

74-yr-old minister of agriculture reportedly takes an 18 yr-old new wife

74-year-old Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Mohammed Sabo Nanono, has reportedly married an 18-year-old secondary school leaver, identified simply as Rakiya.

Daily Nigerian reports that the minister tied the knot with the young woman at a secret wedding which held on Saturday, April 3, in Jere Town, Kaduna State.

It was gathered that only three representatives of the minister attended the ceremony and that the young bride has already settled in the minister’s Tamandu Close residence in Kano.

A source who spoke on the condition of anonymity said Nanono’s family had kicked against the wedding but the minister insisted on marrying the girl despite the over 50 years age gap.

“The minister only assigned three people and warned them against disclosing the details of the marriage to people. The minister is madly in love. He appeared unstoppable,” the source said.

08/04/2021

Tonto keeps winning back to back as she is now a United Nations Noble International Ambassador for the United Nations Rescue Services.

Keep making us proud👏

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03/04/2021

Valentine Ozigbo Campaign Organisation Sympathises with Professor Chukwuma Soludo.

... sues for peace and understanding

The news of the deadly attack on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at an event where Professor Soludo was having a town hall meeting at his hometown, Isuofia, Anambra State came to us as a shock.

According to press reports, the town hall meeting was invaded by gunmen and in the mayhem three policemen attached to Prof Soludo were killed.

We condemn this act of violence, pray for the repose of the souls of the slain policemen, and extend our get well wishes to those that may have sustained injuries during the mayhem.

We also appeal for immediate and unconditional release of the Commissioner for Utility in the State, Engr Emeka Ezenwanne.

The Campaign Organisation admonishes all concerned to always tow the part of peace and opt for amicable or legal settlement of disputes.

Let us remember that human life is and should remain inviolable at all times and for whatever reasons.

Signed.
Hon Valentine Ayika Esq.
Director, Strategy and Media
VCO Campaign Organisation

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01/04/2021

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Prof. Soludo Reported Safe, As Gunmen Attack Venue Of His Meeting With Isuofia Youths, Kill Three Policemen, Abduct Man Close To His Campaign.

Unknown gunmen today, Wednesday, 31st March, 2021, invaded Isuofia Town Hall, Anambra state where Professor Chukwuma Soludo, a gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) was holding a meeting with Isuofia youths.

A source at the scene who is a member of All Soludo Support Group said,Soludo is in a safe place at the moment, although he was at the venue when the gunmen invaded.

The source said three mobile policemen were killed on the spot by the gunmen, and a man close to the Soludo campaign abducted by the gunmen.

Anambra Police Command said they have received report of the incident, and will issue a statement shortly.

No group has claimed responsibility for today's horrific action.

It could not be immediately ascertained if the attack was politically motivated, or if it could be linked to past weeks' actions that have seen unknown gunmen attack and kill security personnel in Anambra state, and in other states in the South East.

30/03/2021

Czech Republic ‘Richiest Man’ Dies In Alaska Helicopter Crash



Petr Kellner, the Czech Republic’s wealthiest person with a fortune topping $13 billion, died aged 56 in a helicopter crash in Alaska, his spokeswoman said on Monday.

Kellner, who meticulously guarded his privacy, owned the financial, telecommunications, engineering, and insurance PPF Group, which employs 94,000 people worldwide.

“With deep regret we announce that PPF Group founder and majority shareholder Mr Petr Kellner died tragically in a helicopter crash in the Alaska Range on Saturday,” PPF Group spokeswoman Jitka Tkadlecova told AFP.

“The causes of the accident, in which five people died in total, are being investigated,” she added.

Czech media said Kellner was on a heli-skiing trip.

The Forbes magazine put Kellner’s wealth in 2020 at 293 billion Czech crowns (11.2 billion euros, $13.2 billion).

Kellner, who started his business selling copy machines, founded the PPF Group in 1991, two years after the fall of Communism in former Czechoslovakia.

The group with global assets worth 44 billion euros comprises Home Credit International, the world’s largest non-banking consumer lender with extensive activities on the Chinese market.

PPF recently bought the CME media group running TV companies in central and eastern Europe, as well as Telenor’s telecommunications assets in the Balkans.

Kellner’s daughter Anna Kellnerova is a two-time Czech junior show jumping champion with an ambition to appear at the Tokyo Olympics this summer.

Tkadlecova, has stated that Kellner’s funeral will take place “in a narrow family circle”,

30/03/2021

Breaking News-Buhari Heading To UK For Medical Check-Up

According to the Presidential Spokesperson, Femi Adesina disclosed this in a statement on Monday night.

“President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to London, the United Kingdom, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, for a routine medical check-up; Mr. Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has announced.

“Before his departure, Buhari will meet with Security Chiefs first in the morning, then, head to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for the journey.

“The President is due back in the country during the second week of April, 2021,” the statement read.

Buhari has not travelled abroad in a long while as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

In one of his rare trips outside the country last year, the president flew to Bamako, capital of Mali, to intervene in the crisis in the country.

30/03/2021

NIGERIAN PHILANTHROPIST VALENTINE OZIGBO SPONSORS ANAMBRA NYSC SPORTS FIESTA
'Our Youth Hold The Key to Unlocking Our National Greatness' - Ozigbo.

Valentine Ozigbo, one of Nigeria's top international sports developers, has declared that Nigerian youth hold the ace to creating "a future that all Africans can be proud of".Mr Ozigbo made the statement on Friday, March 26, 2021, while speaking at the sporting championship of the Anambra State Chapter of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), an event sponsored by Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation, the business leader's philanthropic organisation.The event held at the Anambra State NYSC camp, Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area, is part of annual social activities for youth corps members in the country.
In his remarks, Mr Ozigbo, who was represented by the VCO Foundation's General Manager, Sir Izuchukwu Oraelosi, reiterated his commitment to Nigerian youths,whom he said: "hold the solutions to the numerous problems beleaguering the country and the continent at large".
According to Ozigbo, the frontrunner in the 2021 governorship race in Anambra State on the platform of " PDP, his belief in the Nigerian youth's potential spurred him to sponsor the event.
"Inside every one of you is the greatness we need to change our story.Our responsibility as leaders is to inspire, create an enabling environment,empower the young ones.They will surely figure out the path to a new Nigeria, the Nigeria of our dreams," Ozigbo said.
"It is this firm belief that made me leap into sponsoring this event when it was brought to my notice.Ozigbo also appreciated the Anambra State NYSC Coordinator, Aremu Kehinde and those who helped put the event together, including NYSC staff members Dibiaezue Chinwe and Obi Ben.The day's events included a women's volleyball,the male football.The activities were rounded up with a Mr Macho and Mrs NYSC Pageant. https://www.facebook.com/Valentine-C-Ozigbo-760931304093738/

28/03/2021

Nigerian online s*x worker, Bitchcraft arrested by NDLEA

Popular Nigerian online s*x worker, Bitchcraft has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Bitchcraft confirmed this in a tweet she shared, but said she has been freed. She also disclosed that she was arrested over "smoke".

Nigerian online s*x worker, Bitchcraft arrested by NDLEA 1
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Bitchcraft went on to talk about cutting people off and those who come through for her when she's in need.

She tweeted;

omggg Ya’Allah give me strength to cut off whoever that you didn’t send to add value to my life....Ya’ALLAH give me strength to cut off everybody I can’t call when I need help...P.S if you can’t call me when you need help...CUT ME OFF

I’m aloner and l dont like disturbing people and I like to disturb people still, as a deep thinker, I think there’s something wrong somewhere..

No matter who you know or how many connections you have, the ones who gon come through for you with Just one call are the ones you need in your life

26/03/2021

Oluwole Rawa, GM Consumer Marketing, MTN Nigeria, Dies at 44 From Cardiac Arrest.

General Manager, Consumer Marketing, MTN, Nigeria, Oluwole Olanrewaju Rawa, has died. The 44 years old Alumnus of Harvard Business School, who has under his belt 15 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, slumped and died on his way to the hospital about 48 hours ago after he complained about dizziness.

Mr Oluwole whom his friends do fondly called ‘Wole Bobo’, was said to have felt wonky and complained about chest pain, he was in a car going to the hospital still chatting with his friends but, then got quiet with his friend thinking he had just taken a nap, since it had been a hectic day at work and that was it, he was gone! He was said to have been brought in dead to the hospital.

A family source disclosed that he died of a cardiac arrest at the young age of 44.

A Civil Engineering from the University of llorin, Kwara State. He joined Celtel (now Airtel) in 2004 as Manager, Payphone Segment, Marketing Directorate Commercial Group.

Moved to Etisalat Nigeria and held several positions until he rose to become Director, Marketing Segments and Strategy. His journey in MTN began as Head Group Consumer Operations in 2015. He did the Strategic Leadership Programme in Cranfield School of Management from 2012 to 2013.

Oluwole was born in Ibadan on the 13th of June 1976 to Frederick Olu and Helen Olayinka Rawa. He was the second of three children and the only male. He married his wife Jadesola in 2009 and the marriage is blessed with a beautiful daughter, Olayinka.

He was buried during the week.

May his soul Rest In Peace.