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Belonging to Biafra Republic is second slavery — Gov. Umahi

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The Ebonyi State Government has announced a N2 million cash reward for anyone with useful information that could lead to the arrest of bandits terrorising some parts of the state.

Governor Dave Umahi announced this during an inter-denominational prayer summit organised in Abakaliki on Friday.

The prayer summit was put together by the Office of the Wife of the Governor in conjunction with the Christian Association of Nigeria.

Umahi also announced a “comprehensive amnesty” for repentant bandits.

He said: “I’m offering a comprehensive amnesty for repentant bandits and terrorists.

“Do not be part of agitation groups, do not be part of killings.

“Anywhere you are and you an Ebonyi man, whether in the West or South East, I am ready to stop everything to empower you.

“We are ready to empower our youths.”

The governor refuted the reports in the social media that Ebonyi indigenes were responsible for the violent activities of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra in Anambra and Enugu States.

He vowed that the state would not be in Biafra but Nigeria.

Umahi said: “As the father of Ebonyi, I want to make it clear that we will never be in Biafra, we will not.

“We will not go back to second slavery.

“We want to belong to Nigeria.

“We want to belong to fair and equitable Nigeria.

“And let me make it clear: zoning or no zoning, party or no party, South East must not be schemed out of the affairs of this country.

“What is good for other regions should be good for the South East.

“Let South East properly integrate in the affairs of this nation.

“We are nation-builders, we have investments in every part of this country.

“We should not be feared, but people use hate speeches to keep us down.

“People should not be afraid of us.

“We will work with God to restore the peace of this nation.

“We will work with the people for love and unity of this country.

“Give us a chance, treat us fairly for we have sacrificed a lot to the building of this nation.”

The governor commended Hajia Aisha, the Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, for initiating the summit for Nigeria to seek the face of God over the seemingly intractable security problems confronting the nation.

He said as leaders, they would work with God and the people to enthrone peace in all parts of the country.

According to him, peace and security should be the collective responsibility of everyone.

“Buhari has invoked the face of God and today what governors cannot solve, what Military Generals cannot solve, what security agencies cannot solve, she has remembered that God is the owner of the entire universe,” Umahi said.

He urged IPOB and the Eastern Security Network to disband and allow governors and other South East leaders to pursue political solution to the agitation against marginalisation.

Earlier, his wife, Rachel, extolled the president’s wife for directing the prayer summit, which aimed at seeking the face of God to restore peace in the country.

She said: “Our coming together is to seek the face of God over the security challenges and other problems facing the nation.

“Through our constant prayers, we can overcome the rising cases of killing, armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes in our country.

“God has been so kind to Ebonyi and our state has been so peaceful but we cannot take this for granted.

“Let us therefore pray with faith and sincere hearts.”

Rachel said the summit was organised in line with Hajia Aisha Buhari’s directive to seek divine intervention over the protracted security challenges bedevilling the nation.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Rev. Fr. Abraham Nwali, the Chairman of CAN, South East zone and Senior Special Adviser to Ebonyi Governor, delivered the sermon at the event.

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Tinubu not telling Nigerians the truth, says Sule Lamido

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December 29, 2024

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Tinubu not telling Nigerians the truth, says Sule Lamido

President Bola Tinubu has been accused of not being forthright about the true state of Nigeria under his administration.

Former Jigawa State Governor and senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, Sule Lamido, made the accusation while speaking on the BBC Hausa programme Gane Mini Hanya.

Lamido criticized both Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari for what he described as a lack of transparency in governance.

“Buhari’s and Tinubu’s governments are not being transparent with Nigerians unlike during the time when PDP was in power where everything was transparent and open to all Nigerians,” Lamido said.

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He accused the two administrations of relying on propaganda rather than providing citizens with accurate information.

Lamido also expressed concerns over President Tinubu’s recent loan requests, questioning the logic behind them. “If Nigerians are being told the truth then there is nothing wrong with that, but how would you budget N30tn, generate N50tn and then request loan when you have a surplus of N20tn,” he said, referencing last year’s budget.

He described the situation as “reckless” and “selfish,” adding, “This recklessness and clear-cut selfishness is not done anywhere in the world, but yet you find (some) Nigerians supporting it. Visit social media and see how APC is being criticised, being referred to as calamity, yet you find some protecting it.”

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Nigeria Customs Service begins 2025 recruitment [How to apply]

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Nigeria Customs Service begins 2025 recruitment [How to apply]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise, assuring Nigerians that the process is entirely free and fair.

The agency has cautioned the public to be vigilant against scammers who may attempt to exploit unsuspecting applicants during the recruitment period.

Applications are invited for positions in the Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant cadres as part of the Service’s plan to recruit 3,927 officers in 2025.

This initiative is aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and supporting Nigeria’s economic recovery efforts.

“Our recruitment is entirely free and fair. At no stage do we charge fees. Anyone requesting payment is a scammer,” the agency emphasized, urging applicants to be wary of fraudulent schemes.

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The NCS outlined eligibility criteria, stating that applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN), and have no criminal record or ongoing investigations.

Academic qualifications for the three cadres are as follows:

Superintendent Cadre: A university degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) along with an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

Inspectorate Cadre: A National Diploma (ND) or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from an accredited institution.

Customs Assistant Cadre: At least an O’Level certificate (WAEC or NECO).

In addition to these qualifications, the NCS stressed that all applicants must be physically and mentally fit, providing evidence of medical fitness from a recognized government hospital.

The application process opens on 27 December 2024 and will close on 2 January 2025. Interested candidates can apply via the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.customs.gov.ng.

The NCS reiterated its commitment to a transparent recruitment process and encouraged eligible Nigerians to take advantage of this opportunity.

 

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Tinubu to critics: I won’t reduce my cabinet size

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December 24, 2024

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Tinubu to critics: I won’t reduce my cabinet size

President Bola Tinubu on Monday unequivocally responded to critics who described his cabinet as “bloated” by saying he is unprepared to reduce the size of his 48-man cabinet.

“I am not ready to shrink” the size of my cabinet, Tinubu said during a media chat at his Bourdillon residence in the highbrow Ikoyi area of Lagos State.

“I am not prepared to bring down the size of my cabinet,” the former Lagos governor said, arguing that “efficiency” has been at the core of his selection of ministers.

The president also said he has no regret removing the petrol subsidy in May 2023, saying Nigeria cannot continue to be Father Christmas to neighbouring countries.

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“I don’t have any regrets whatsoever in removing petrol subsidy. We are spending our future, we were just deceiving ourselves, that reform was necessary,” he told reporters.

Tinubu appointed 48 ministers in August 2023, three months after his inauguration. The Senate immediately screened and confirmed the ministers. One of the ministers, Betta Edu, was suspended in January while another, Simon Lalong, moved to the Senate.

There were calls for the President to reshuffle his cabinet as many Nigerians have not been impressed by the performance of some of the ministers, especially in the face of unprecedented inflation, excruciating economic situation and rising insecurity.

In October 2024, Tinubu re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios and appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation. He also sacked five of his ministers but critics insist that the President’s cabinet remains large, especially with the creation of a Livestock Ministry with a minister.

 

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