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Author: Chinedu Ibeakanma

Chinedu Ibeakanma is a trained journalist. He holds a masters degree in Mass Communication and you’ll often find him writing breaking news stories on politics, sports, business, lifestyle, and other interesting beats. Chinedu is also a broadcaster and when he is not in the studio, you will find him analysing critical issues that affect humanity
FG Announces The Commencement Of N-knowledge Programme
6Nov By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Employment, News, Nigeria

FG Announces The Commencement Of N-knowledge Programme

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has announced the commencement of the N-Power, N-Knowledge programme in the six (6) geo-political including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. She made the announcement through a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Bashir Nura Alkali. He said,” N-Knowledge is a component of the N-Power Programme focused on equipping young Nigerians with relevant skills and certification to become competent workers, innovators and entrepreneurs prepared for both the domestic and global digital job market. N-Power (N-Knowledge) programme will upskill 20,000 young Nigerians on the global radar as exporters of world- class services and content in the creative and information technology sec...
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Obi Cubana Regains Freedom After Three Nights In EFCC Custody
5Nov By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Corruption, News, Nigeria

Obi Cubana Regains Freedom After Three Nights In EFCC Custody

Three days after he was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged money laundering, popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has been released The Anambra-born club owner, who was arrested on Monday, breathed the air of freedom on Thursday evening. The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed to our correspondent that Cubana had been released.     See Also: Obi Cubana Spends Second Day With EFCC, Passport Seized During his stay with the EFCC, he was quizzed several times over his alleged involvement in money laundering and tax fraud. Source: Punch News
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Al Kuwait SC Terminate Mikel’s Contract
5Nov By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Sports

Al Kuwait SC Terminate Mikel’s Contract

Former Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi is now a free agent following the cancellation of his contract by Al Kuwait SC. The club announced Mikel’s departure via the social media on Thursday night. “Termination of the contract of the Nigerian John Mikel Obi,”reads a statement on the club’s Intagram page. The 34-year-old linked up with the Brigadiers in July after severing ties with Sky Bet Championship club Stoke City. See Also: PSG Ready To Bring Osimhen Back To France He left Al Kuwait SC just four months after joining and without making a league appearance for the club. The midfielder however featured for the club in the AFC Cup. He previously played for Chelsea, Tiajin Teda, Middlesbrough, Trabzonspor and Stoke City. Source: Complete Sports
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UNN Releases Statement On Student Who Twerked In Viral Video
4Nov By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Education, News, Nigeria

UNN Releases Statement On Student Who Twerked In Viral Video

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has finally released an official statement about Mirabel Obi, the first-year medical laboratory student, who was filmed as she twerked half naked during a dance competition at the Akpabio Hostel. The school management have denied suspending the student seen in a viral video twerking in a revealing bodysuit. Although, in the video, the school's Dean of Affairs was also seen threatening to ensure that she is expelled for bringing shame to humanity and womanhood. In a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Okwun Omeaku, the institution said it does not “condone acts of indecency and other morally reprehensible behaviour from our students. ''Our degrees and certificates are awarded only to those who have been fo...
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Anambra Election: INEC Begins Distribution Of Sensitive Materials To 21 LGAs
4Nov By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Anambra Election: INEC Begins Distribution Of Sensitive Materials To 21 LGAs

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials for next Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra to the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The INEC team, led by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information, Voter Education and Publicity Committee of the commission, Festus Okoye, are currently in the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) distributing the materials to the LGAs. Source: Sun News
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Obasanjo Tells Buhari To Meet With Nnamdi Kanu
3Nov By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security

Obasanjo Tells Buhari To Meet With Nnamdi Kanu

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said President Muhammadu Buhari must meet with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, before the ongoing crisis gets out of hand. Talking to Newsweek, Obasanjo, who as president met with Niger Delta militant leaders in 2006 to stop attacks on oil installations, said: “I don’t see anything wrong in that [Buhari meeting with Kanu]. I would not object to that; if anything, I would encourage it. See Also: Abia Court To Hear Nnamdi Kanu’s N5bn Suit Against FG November 2 “I would want to meet Kanu myself and talk to people like him, people of his age, [and ask:] ‘What are your worries?’ Not only from the southeast but from all parts of Nigeria.” He said the Army’s “heavy boot” response to pro-Biafra sentiment is “not...
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Obi Cubana Spends Second Day With EFCC, Passport Seized
3Nov By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Corruption, News, Nigeria

Obi Cubana Spends Second Day With EFCC, Passport Seized

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly confiscated the passport of a popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, who was arrested on Monday for alleged money laundering and tax fraud. It was gathered that the seizure of his travel document was to prevent him from leaving the country while under investigation. Checks revealed that the anti-graft agency quizzed the Anambra-born social media influencer for the second day on Tuesday at its Abuja, Jabi headquarters. A source stated, “Obi Cubana has not been released, he is still having quality sessions with investigators over alleged money laundering running into millions of naira and tax fraud. See Also: EFCC Arrests Obi Cubana Over Alleged Money Laundering He will be released when he ...
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EFCC Confirms Army’s Handover Of 20 Arrested TASUED Students For Fraud
2Nov By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement

EFCC Confirms Army’s Handover Of 20 Arrested TASUED Students For Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the handover of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) students arrested by the Nigerian Army, Newspremises reports. The officers of the 12 Field Engineering Regiment in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, took the 20 suspected internet fraudsters to EFCC Ibadan zonal command, where they handed them to the officials. The suspects were arrested during a raid conducted by the Nigerian Army at Ijagun, Odogbolu area of Ogun state. EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren, released their names in a statement on Monday, November 1. See Also: EFCC Arrests Obi Cubana Over Alleged Money Laundering The suspects are Azeez Hameed Busayo, Olubor Chuks Winner, Amusa Abdulhakeem, Osoko Adesola David, Diyaolu Daniel Damilola, Olunlade Qu...
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EFCC Arrests Obi Cubana Over Alleged Money Laundering
2Nov By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Corruption, News, Nigeria

EFCC Arrests Obi Cubana Over Alleged Money Laundering

Popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The Anambra-born tycoon who arrived the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi Abuja at about noon on Monday November 1, 2021 is currently being interrogated by operatives of the Commission. Though allegations against the socialite were sketchy as of press time, a source disclosed that his case borders on alleged money laundering and tax fraud. See Also: Abdulrahim Dangana, Gay Predator Arrested For $8,420USD Scam In Kaduna Though many knew the name, Obi Cubana became a household name in Nigeria after the affluence that accompanied the burial of his mother earlier in the year. When contacted, spokesman of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren said h...
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Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of Obinwanne’s Abuja Houses, Cars
1Nov By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Crime, News, Nigeria

Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of Obinwanne’s Abuja Houses, Cars

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of houses and cars linked to convicted internet fraudster, Obinwanne George Okeke, also known as Invictus Obi. Justice Peter Lifu made the order on October 29, 2021 sequel to an ex parte motion filed and argued by the counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Chineye Okezie. Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of houses and cars linked to convicted internet fraudster, Obinwanne George Okeke, also known as Invictus Obi. Justice Peter Lifu made the order on October 29, 2021 sequel to an ex parte motion filed and argued by the counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Chineye Okezie. The vehicles are a Toyota Corolla with Registr...
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