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2019: Pro-Biafra groups clash in Imo

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2019: Pro-Biafra groups clash in Imo

2019: Pro-Biafra groups clash in Imo

 

Loyalists of some pro-Biafra groups on Sunday reportedly clashed at Okigwe, Imo State over conflicting interest ahead of the 2019 general election.

Comrade Peter Bassy, Director of Media and Publicity, of Okwudili Ezenachukwu-led faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, confirmed the clash in a statement to DAILY POST.

He said his group was against plan by some people to use the Biafra group to achieve some selfish motive.

According to him, “members and commanders loyal to Okwudili Ezenachukwu led IPOB faction opposed and frustrated the imposition of some disgruntled elements who sneaked into Igbo land with the back up of some expelled elements of the group working for some Abuja-based Igbo politicians who vowed to destabilize Igbo land.

“These expelled and runaway officers working with some unguided persons based in diaspora will never succeed in destabilizing or creating acrimonious atmosphere among pro Biafra groups.

“Major pro Biafra groups have resolved to work together as one family, with cordial understanding and diplomatic approach towards Biafra actualization and restoration.”

“IPOB under the leadership of Mazi Okwudili Ezenachukwu will no longer tolerate insubordination, sabotage and running of personal or family interest above Biafra interest. Soon we shall commence internal revolution of caution starting with the key players of Biafra agitation groups.

“Though we strictly stand for Biafra referendum, we shall still discuss with other pro-Biafra groups the advantages and disadvantages of allowing 2019 general elections to hold in Biafra land.

“Though the people of Biafra have been disenfranchised politically in Nigeria, Ndigbo have caused more internal harm to themselves through backbiting, sycophancy and wild gap between the elites and common man.

“This trend has devastated our people so much that we are more divided than being together. IPOB and other pro-Biafra groups loyal to Biafra, not ‘human-god’ with selfish interest that pose as supreme leaders will soon heal this destructive wounds in Biafra land by expressly associating with major Igbo socio political groups, opinion, religious, traditional and political Leaders.” he further stated.

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Kogi Governor Approves Implementation of N30,000 Minimum Wage for workers

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Kogi Governor Approves Implementation of N30,000 Minimum Wage for workers

Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has approved the implementation of N30,000 as minimum wage for the workers in the state.

 

The secretary to the state government, Folashade Ayoade disclosed this on Tuesday after an extensive meeting with the organized labour in Lokoja

 

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She blamed the delay in the implementation on the inability for the committee to meet regularly due to the covid-19 pandemic which has been overcome.

 

The SSG equally commended the organised labour for their understanding and patience, which she said has resulted into the signing of the implementation of the new minimum wage.

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CBN to End Forex Sales to Commercial Banks in 2022

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Author: Eunice Johnson, Abuja 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has put Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) on notice that it will stop selling forex to them by the end of 2022. CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele made this known in Abuja on Thursday at the end of the Bankers’ Committee Meeting where he also introduced the RT200 Programme.

 

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Emefiele said the time had come for the banks to go out there and source for forex by funding entrepreneurs with ideas. The CBN, Emefiele said, will support the banks by granting rebates and other support until the banks find their feet in sourcing their forex by themselves.

He also disclosed that the apex bank’s policies and measures have led to a significant improvement in diaspora inflow from an average of US$6 million per week in December 2020 to an average of over US$100 million per week by January 2022. He added that the CBN would be reviewing these intervention programmes going forward to ensure that they continue to achieve the desired results.

He said international bodies, including some embassies and donor agencies, have been complicit in illegal forex transactions that have hindered the flow of foreign exchange into the country.

 

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Customs CG Deploys 37 Comptrollers as Comptroller Attah Heads Kebbi Command

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Customs CG Deploys 37 Comptrollers as Comptroller Attah Heads Kebbi Command

Author: Gift Wada, Abuja

The Comptroller General of Customs Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd.) has approved the deployment of 37 Comptrollers to various Units, Departments and Commands across the country.

This was disclosed in a release signed on Tuesday by the Customs Deputy National, DC Timi Bomodi for the Comptroller General of Customs.

Among those deployed are the present National PRO of Customs Comptroller Joseph Attah who will assume the office of Area Controller of Kebbi Command, Comptroller AAS Oloyede who shall be moving from ICT/MOD to Tin Can Island Port Command, while Comptroller SI Bomoi to FCT Command. Other postings are Comptroller BA Jaiyeoba to Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller A Dappa-Williams to Eastern Marine Command, Compt. MA Umar Kano/Jigawa, Compt. KC Egwuh ICT/MOD, Compt. LM Mark Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi, Compt. T Tachio CTC Kano, Compt. AA Umar Western Marine, Compt. M Dansakwa North Eastern Marine, Compt. AC Ayalogu T & T and Compt. KD Ilesanmi will assume duty as Comptroller Board among others.

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Ali in postings released on 7th of February, charged the newly posted Comptrollers to justify the confidence reposed in them by NCS Management by bringing to bear their years of experience and training in trade facilitation and anti-smuggling activities on their new assignment.

 

Given the enormous expectations of government regarding revenue generation in the current year, the Comptroller General reiterated the need for all Area Controllers and Unit heads to take full charge of the affairs of their Commands by ensuring absolute compliance with extant fiscal policies while leveraging on the efficient management of data to optimize trade facilitation and revenue collection.

Furthermore, the CGC directed all officers to be extremely vigilant in protecting the lives and wellbeing of Nigerians by ensuring the full fortification of our borders against the incursion of smugglers and other cross border criminals.

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