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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Anayo Okoli U MUAHIA —THE crisis rocking the leadership of Ibeku Community has deepened with the Princewill Ukaegbu faction of the Ibeku Egwu Asaa Development Association rejecting the peace settlement held last week by the Emeka Enyeazu group, saying that it was a farce. The Ukaegbu group insisted that it was the authentic elected leadership of Ibeku Egwu Asaa union and challenged the Enyeazu group to produce the certificate of incorporation and seal of the association to prove that it is recognized. According to the group, what happened last week was not a peace meeting between the two camps but a reconciliation of the Paramount ruler of Ibeku Kingdom, Eze Samuel Onuoha [Ogurube IV] and some people he sanctioned for allegedly desecrating Ibeku Land. Rising from a meeting of what they called Ibeku Stakeholders, the group maintained that there was indeed no crisis in the leadership of the association, claiming that their leader, Ukaegbu was the only legally...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has terminated a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium of firms to build the 4th Mainland Bridge at the cost of N844 billion. The MoU for the 36 km bridge, which two past administrations had promised to do, was signed on 25 May, 2016. The project was to be financed by Africa Finance Corporation, Access Bank, and other private investors who have already signified intention to be part of the construction, while Visible Assets Limited would be the coordinating firm. But Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Adebowale Akinsanya during a ministerial briefing in Alausa, Ikeja area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria cited the slow pace at which the concessionaire was working as the reason behind the termination of the contract. According to him, “due to slow pace of work, the contract was terminated. We are now looking at many investors, though interest is very high.” He said that investors had started scouting ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Festus Ahon ASABA—No fewer than 235  prominent Deltans including the state Commissioner for Higher Education, Mr Jude Senebe, Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Mr Kenneth Ibru, Sir Oghenovo Clark, Mr Felix Enede and Prince Elvis Oharisi, were yesterday sworn-in as Justices of the Peace by the state Chief Judge, Justice Marshall Umukoro. Others sworn-in were Chief Henry Olori, John Ayoro, Chief Johnbull Oduma, Andrew Adagbonlen, Chief Zachariah Akpovwa, Peter Ibru, Emmanuel Ibru, Mr Omojaye Eserinone and 222 others. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Peter Mrakpo, said that yearly conferences would be organised for Justices of the Peace as part of government’s effort towards checking quackery in the state. Lamenting that some persons were posing as Justices of the Peace, Mrakpor said that the state government will soon issue them with vehicle number plates to identify them ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Government College Ughelli Old Boys Association, Lagos Branch, has elected a new executive committee to run the affairs of the branch for the next two years. At a well-attended Annual General Meeting at its secretariat in Yaba, Lagos. Col. David Binitie (retd), was elected President and Mr Victor Eromosele, Vice President. Other officers elected are Mr Obed Awowede, Secretary; Mr Felix Osuere, Assistant Secretary; Mr Chidozie Onyemem, Financial Secretary; Mr Nosa Omoigui, Treasurer, and Prince Oshiojum, Publicity Secretary. The immediate past president of the branch, Olorogun Clement Djebah and Dr Victor Aganbi are to serve as ex-officio members. Swearing in the new exco members into office, the Chairman of the meeting, Ambassador B.A. Clark, enjoined them to be selfless and to uphold the integrity for which old boys of the school are known. In his acceptance speech, Col Binitie promised to run a transparent and purpose-driven administration. Among the old bo...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Sola Ogundipe Nigerians that require second opinion about their medical conditions and diagnosis after consulting with their primary care doctors or specialists, can now obtain complete medical advice from some of the world’s best specialists, courtesy of a programme known as Medical Second Opinion. The initiative that recently made its debut in the country, is being operated by Kingshaven Medical System Inc, a comprehensive medical clinic based in Houston, Texas, USA. According to the programme’s main Consultant, Mr Segun Oladujoye, the   programme is about bringing quality medical care to the doorstep of Nigerians, through the  provision of second opinions to those with unresolved medical issues. In a chat, Oladunjoye said  over the years, thousands of Nigerians have been seeking medical care abroad and don’t know where to go. He said the package is being provided as  a one-stop place for healthcare. “The package provides health s...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Femi Fani Kayode has taken a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on social media, Mrs Lauretta Onochie. Lauretta Onochie had lambasted Fani-Kayode over his comments on the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo who said that Buhari treats him like son. Reacting on his twitter handle Fani-Kayode Said the below //storify.com/Adekunle2/fani-kayode/embed?border=false //storify.com/Adekunle2/fani-kayode.js?border=false [ View the story “Fani-Kayode blasts Buhari’s aide, Loretta ” on Storify ] The post Fani-Kayode blasts Buhari’s aide appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2pHzSf8