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Tuesday, 18 August 2015
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I Can't Be Teleguided, Buhari Tells Igbo Leaders
Posted on 18:30 by Steve Igbokwe
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the claim by some Igbo leaders that he is being teleguided by certain forces in prosecuting the fight against corruption. A group operating as Igbo Leaders of Thought, under the leadership of Prof Ben Nwabueze had said in a recent statement that President Buhari's anti corruption war was being directed by an invisible government controlled by Rtd Generals Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalam Abubakar, and Olusegun Obasanjo.
Reacting through the Senior Special Adviser, Media Affairs, Garba Shehu, the presidency said that Buhari's disposition to listening to all should not be misconstrued as manipulation.
"He will listen to everyone as a leader who is open to all. Nobody should lose sight of the fact that responsibility is his own and he is conscious of that. So, saying that somebody is teleguiding him cannot be the case, " he said.
He also said that though the president is not directly probing anyone, he would not interfere with investigations being done by the anti corruption agencies.
“Government is not probing anybody at the moment. But there are matters that he has turned on the table, going through the processes of investigations by the EFCC, ICPC; whatever, those things are, they must go on. Whatever is on the table must be treated, " he said.
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Happening now. Ohuhu youths get together in Abuja
Posted on 16:11 by Steve Igbokwe
Ohuhu youths in collaboration with Ohuhu Welfare Union are at this time holding their cultural get together at the Education Resource Center, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja.
We have seen the display by Ojemba cultural dance group. Right now, Ohuhu children are showing their acting skills in a drama display.
Details later
Buhari Condoles Borno People Over Deputy Gov's Death
Posted on 12:41 by Steve Igbokwe
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja, described the death of deputy governor of Borno State, Alhaji Zannah Mustapha as sad and shocking.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina, Buhari sympathized with the government and people of Borno State of over their huge loss. He also prayed for a peaceful repose for the soul of the deceased.
The deputy governor reportedly died in his hotel room while on official assignment to represent the Gov Kashim Shettima at the convocation ceremony of Modibbo Adamawa University of Science and Technology, Yola. He has since been buried according to Islamic rites.
Nollywood Veteran Bruno Iwuoha Returns After Treatment In USA, Thanks Nigerians
Posted on 02:01 by Steve Igbokwe
Veteran actor, Mr Bruno Iwuoha was at the Brekete Family Show in Abuja on Friday to thank Nigerians and Brekete Family for their assistance and prayers during his period of illness.
Mr Iwuoha had solicited for help on the show a couple of weeks ago over his failing health. He had lamented the lack of help from his professional colleagues in the movie industry.
Following that edition of the Brekete show, a kindhearted Nigerian and MD/CEO of Morgan Entertainment, Mr Emeka Ogujiofor invited him to the United States of America for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment of his condition.
The actor who arrived the USA on wheelchair said that Mr Ogujiofor saw to it that he received the best of medical attention while in America. As a result, he is now hale and hearty. He also used the medium to debunk speculations in the social media that he had gone blind.
NNPC Says No Ethnic Undertone In Retirements
Posted on 00:15 by Steve Igbokwe
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, is not happy with a section of the media which it accuses of trying to politicize the ongoing restructuring of the organization by whipping up ethnic sentiments.
In a statement issued by Group General Manager, Public Affairs, Ohi Alegbe in Abuja on Friday, the NNPC said that recent retirements in the organization were in line with extant rules, just as appointments conform with international best practices.
It added that all its recent actions reflect federal character and have the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari.
"The recent appointments, promotions, and retirements are all part of the ongoing restructuring aimed at repositioning the corporation into a lean, efficient, profit-driven organization,’’ the statement said, adding that all retirements due this year and 2016 would be carried out without regard to tribe or state of origin.
It therefore advised the public to disregard any attempt to politicize the ongoing restructuring of the NNPC.
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NNPC Says No Ethnic Undertone In Retirements
Posted on 00:12 by Steve Igbokwe
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, is not happy with a section of the media which it accuses of trying to politicize the ongoing restructuring of the organization by whipping up ethnic sentiments.
In a statement issued by Group General Manager, Public Affairs, Ohi Alegbe in Abuja on Friday, the NNPC said that recent retirements in the organization were in line with extant rules, just as appointments conform with international best practices.
It added that all its recent actions reflect federal character and have the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari.
"The recent appointments, promotions, and retirements are all part of the ongoing restructuring aimed at repositioning the corporation into a lean, efficient, profit-driven organization,’’ the statement said, adding that all retirements due this year and 2016 would be carried out without regard to tribe or state of origin.
It therefore advised the public to disregard any attempt to politicize the ongoing restructuring of the NNPC.
NAN
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