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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
Zambia President Fires Health Minister Chilufya
10Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Breaking News, Corruption, Judiciary, Justice

Zambia President Fires Health Minister Chilufya

Zambia’s presidency on Sunday announced the sacking of the country’s health minister, arrested for alleged graft last year but cleared of charges. Chitalu Chilufya, 48, was held in June following accusations he used ill-gotten gains to acquire property. A court cleared him of the charges in August due to lack of evidence and he resumed his duties. But President Edgar Lungu unexpectedly fired the minister on Sunday without given any reason. “President Lungu has terminated the appointment of Chitalu Chilufya as health minister with immediate effect,” presidential spokesman Isaac Chipampe said in statement. Chilufya’s sacking comes days after parliament quizzed officials over irregularities cited in an audit of financial statements released last year. The reports a...
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COVID-19 Not Hoax – Sanwo-Olu
10Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Covid-19, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

COVID-19 Not Hoax – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Sunday warned Lagosians on the devastating effect of the raging Coronavirus (COVID-19). The governor appealed to Lagosians to take all the COVID-19 protocols seriously as COVID19 is not a glamorous disease or a hoax as some people claim it is. ”Lagosians, #COVID19 is not a glamorous disease, neither is it a hoax. You need to follow the safety guidelines to safeguard your friends and loved ones. “In the midst of increasing #COVID19 cases, we have some good news from our Infectious Diseases Hospital.” Sanwo-olu tweeted.  
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I Contracted COVID-19 from Rudeboy, Passed it To My Wife ― Jude Okoye
9Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Youths

I Contracted COVID-19 from Rudeboy, Passed it To My Wife ― Jude Okoye

Earlier today, music executive, Jude Okoye’s wife, Ify, shared a video on her Instagram account showing that she has been placed on oxygen after contracting Coronavirus. The former beauty queen captioned the video, “Surviving COVID”. In an exclusive chat with The PUNCH via the telephone, her husband, Jude, revealed that she contracted the virus from him despite all the preventive measures he put in place. He further allayed the fears of his friends and fans as he stated that his wife was faring well. “My wife is responding to treatment but I will not really say treatment because COVID does not have a cure. She is responding to the symptom she is getting. We got it about the same time; I got it and she got it from me. It was just a day gap before she got it from me. ...
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Recruitment: NDLEA Releases List of Successful Applicants
9Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Employment, News, Nigeria, Youths

Recruitment: NDLEA Releases List of Successful Applicants

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has released the list of successful applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise. Principal Staff Officer, Public Affairs, Jonah Achema, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, said the candidates had applied for different cadre vacancies, some of which were invited for job competency test. Achema said all candidates are to visit the agency’s website www.ndlea.gov.org for the list, while those shortlisted have also been contacted via E-mail and SMS. “The affected candidates, numbering 5, 000, are to appear at the Agency’s Academy, Citadel Counter-Narcotics Nigeria, CCNN, Katton-Rikkos, Jos, Plateau State for the screening and documentation exercise between January 10 and 23, 2021 at 0900 hours daily. “The candidates are divided into...
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NIN Exercise will Be Reviewed – NCC
8Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Communication, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

NIN Exercise will Be Reviewed – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday assured telephone subscribers that the timeline for ongoing linkage of subscriber identity modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NIN) is subject to review as the exercise progresses. It said the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy has assured that the government will continue to review the exercise in the light of experiences to ensure its smooth implementation. Its Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, also allayed fears of mass deactivation of SIMs by service providers. He said: ‘The attention of the NCC has been drawn to numerous publications in both print and electronic media regarding the unfounded fears of mass disconnection of telephone subscribers as a result of the ongoing linkage of SIM...
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Osimhen Clarifies Role in Controversial Party
8Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Covid-19, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Osimhen Clarifies Role in Controversial Party

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has revealed that he did not host the controversial birthday party, adding that he knew nothing about the party, according to reports. The Napoli star had taken part in a surprise birthday party without wearing a protective mask and the Partenopei have fined the 22-year-old after he tested positive for coronavirus upon his return to Naples after the Christmas holiday. He later apologised to the club and the fans with Napoli stating the most expensive African footballer would be fined for his actions. “Before I went to Nigeria, I told my sister that I wouldn’t celebrate my birthday,” he reportedly said.“I was not in the right mood because of my injury. “On that particular day, I had been asleep for about six hours. When I woke up, my sister asked me...
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Alleged Assault: Deeper Life School Principal, Others Granted N500,000 Bail Each
7Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria, Youths

Alleged Assault: Deeper Life School Principal, Others Granted N500,000 Bail Each

The magistrates’ court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, granted bail in the sum of N500,000 each to the principal of the Deeper Life High School, Uyo, and four accused persons in the case of the alleged molestation of an 11-year-old Junior Secondary School 1 pupil, Don-Davies Archibong. According to The PUNCH, the seven accused persons arraigned were Mrs Ndidi Solomon (suspended Principal), Joseph Nseabasi, Akpan Johnson, Egor Wilson, Joseph Ikenna, and two minors, Shalom Ibukun and Ola Feyisetan. The accused are standing trial on four counts bordering on conspiracy to commit felony to wit; indecent treatment of boys under 14 and thereby committing an offence punishable under section 556 of the criminal code cap 38 vol 2 laws of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria, 2000. The two...
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FCMB Appoints Edun as Acting MD
7Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Breaking News, Finance, News, Nigeria

FCMB Appoints Edun as Acting MD

First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) has appointed Yemisi Edun as its Acting Managing Director. Her appointment yesterday followed the decision of the Managing Director, Adam Nuhu, on Tuesday “to proceed on leave” to allow the Board investigate alleged unethical conduct accusation against him. The bank is probing allegations of unethical conduct against Nuru. The bank chief has been at the centre of a marriage scandal involving Moyo Thomas, a former employee of the bank, and his late husband, Tunde Thomas. A petition initiated by friends of the deceased had alleged that Tunde died of depression after discovering that his supposed two children with Moyo belong to the FCMB MD. Edun holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife and a Master’s deg...
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NIN Holders Pay N15,000 For Date of Birth Correction –NIMC Official
6Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Communication, Information Technology, News, Nigeria

NIN Holders Pay N15,000 For Date of Birth Correction –NIMC Official

The National Identity Management Commission, on Wednesday, says National Identification Number holders are required to pay N15,000 to correct their dates of birth in the commission’s database. NIMC Regional Coordinator, Funmi Opesanwo, stated this on Wednesday at the commission’s office in the Alausa area of Lagos State. According to her, NIN holders are also required to pay a processing fee of N5,000 for card renewal or card replacement as well as an address modification fee of N500. She said there are different services that the commission offers, noting that NIN enrolment is free but there are fees attached to card renewal, correction of date of birth, and change of address. Opesanwo said, “For the date of birth correction, there is a processing fee of N15,000. For card rene...
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