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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
Aero Contractors MD, Ado Sanusi, Resigns
6Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Aero Contractors MD, Ado Sanusi, Resigns

The Managing Director of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi, has resigned. Sanusi confirmed this on the telephone to our correspondent on Wednesday. According to Sanusi, his resignation took effect on December 31, 2020. “There is a time for everything. There is a time when I joined Aero and there is a time I am leaving. I thank God for the contribution I made in Aero and I am happy I finished successfully,” he added. Captain Sanusi started his flying carrier at Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria where he obtained Commercial Pilot Licence and a National Diploma in Aeronautical Sciences, according to information from his LinkedIn page.  
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Alleged Certificate Forgery: Obaseki Submits Original Certificate From UI
5Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Elections, Nigeria

Alleged Certificate Forgery: Obaseki Submits Original Certificate From UI

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Tuesday presented before a Federal High Court in Abuja series of documents, including the original copy of the Bachelor of Arts certificate he claimed was issued to him by the University of Ibadan (UI) in 1979, to support his claim that he graduated from the school. Also, a senior official of the University of Ibadan was in court to tender more documents for Obaseki and confirmed that the certificate the governor submitted was the actual copy issued to him by the university. Obaseki opened his defence on Tuesday in the case brought against him, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its member, Edobor Williams. The plaintiffs, who want Obaseki di...
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Immigration Confirms Travel Restrictions on Erring Passengers
5Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Breaking News, Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Immigration Confirms Travel Restrictions on Erring Passengers

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has imposed six months travel restrictions on 100 passengers who violated the COVID 19 protocols. Its spokesman, Sunday James, said on Monday in Abuja that the restrictions were in line with the Federal Government’s directive on the passengers. He explained in a statement that the affected passengers have been notified and would be prevented accordingly from travelling outside the country. James said: “In line with the Federal Government’s directives on temporary travel restrictions on 100 passengers due to non-compliance to the mandatory Day-7 post arrival Covid-19 PCR Test by all in-bound travellers, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede has directed the relevant formations to ensure immediate compliance ...
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Amotekun Officer Didn’t Shoot Policeman Intentionally – Commandant
4Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Amotekun Officer Didn’t Shoot Policeman Intentionally – Commandant

The Oyo State Security Network Agency known as Amotekun has said its officer, Ibrahim Ogundele, did not intentionally shoot a police constable, Fatai Yekini. The Commandant of the Amotekun corps in Oyo State, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (retd), said this in a statement made available to our correspondent in Ibadan on Monday by the media officer of the security outfit, Mrs Ayolola Adedoja. Olayanju said Amotekun corps were invited by the police to join them in dismantling a carnival stage which the police had warned against. He said in the process, the Amotekun officer’s gun accidentally discharged itself and the bullet hit the policeman in the thigh. He said, “Amotekun operatives were invited by the police to join hands with them to dismantle a carnival stage. The carnival was held ...
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Sowore, Four others Arraigned in Abuja For Alleged Public Disturbance
4Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria

Sowore, Four others Arraigned in Abuja For Alleged Public Disturbance

The publisher of online platform, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has been arraigned with four others before a Magistrate’s Court in Wuse zone 2, Abuja by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Sowore,Juwon Sanyaolu, Damilare Adenola, Peter and Kimrere were by the the Special Weapons Tactical Team of NPF in Abuja over their alleged participation in a protest march on the eve of the New Year celebration. They were arraigned on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly and public disturbance. The prosecution, however, alleged that the defendants were arrested on New Year eve with placards calling for a violent revolution against President Muhammadu Buhari. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charge. Details shortly…
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Teachers Kick Against Edo Pension Scheme
3Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Teachers Kick Against Edo Pension Scheme

Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, on Sunday, directed its members to shun enrollment into the state government’s contributory pension scheme. This was contained a statement titled, “forceful enrollment into contributory pension scheme”, signed and made available to newsmen in Benin City, by Moni Modesty, Assistant General Secretary of the union. He said the directive to NUT members remain effective until the union directs otherwise. Modesty said the decision was a follow-up to the resolution of the State Wing Executive Council of the union at its last meeting held on the 29th of December, 2020. He said, “As a follow-up to the resolutions of the State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the union at its last meeting held on the 29th of December, 2020; especially o...
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Akeredolu Mourns the Death of Protocol Chief
3Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Life, News, Nigeria

Akeredolu Mourns the Death of Protocol Chief

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is mourning the death of his Chief of Protocol, Tosin Ogunbodede. This is coming a few weeks after Governor Akeredolu’s mourned the death of his Commissioner of Regional Integration and Special Duties, Professor Bayonle Ademodi. Ogunbodede died on Saturday died in a ghastly accident while returning from Ibadan. Late Ogunbodede died alongside his driver when the Toyota Corolla car they were riding in rammed into a trailer along Ilesa-Akure road. The remains of Ogunnodebe would arrive Owo, his hometown today for commencement of preparations for his burial without further delay. Ondo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, who stated this in a press statement said late Ogunbodede discharged his assigned duties with...
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Osimhen Fined By Napoli For Breaching COVID-19 Rules
2Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Covid-19, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Osimhen Fined By Napoli For Breaching COVID-19 Rules

Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been fined two weeks’ wages by Napoli for flouting the club’s COVID-19 regulations. Napoli announced on Friday that Osimhen had contracted coronavirus. A video of the Nigerian posted on Instagram by @equipoarrow where he was seen partying without a face mask and not observing social distancing has reportedly angered his club coach, Gennaro Gattuso. In the video, Osimhen was also seen spraying the musician N500 notes. “Victor Osimhen will be fined for not respecting the club’s regulations,” a tweet from SCC Napoli reads. “The birthday videos showing people without face masks and not social distancing has angered the club and Gattuso.” Osimhen, who joined Napoli in the summer for a record fee from Lille, has scored twice in...
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Bayelsa Govt. Says Schools To Resume Jan 11
2Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Bayelsa Govt. Says Schools To Resume Jan 11

Bayelsa State Government has directed all primary and secondary schools in the state to resume for the 2020/2021 academic session on Monday, January 11. This was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Education, Gentle Emelah. He said that all boarding students were expected to arrive in their schools on Sunday, January 10. Emelah equally directed the management of schools to ensure total adherence to the COVID-19 safety guidelines. According to him, the state government was concerned about the life of every pupil and would not condone flouting of the COVID-19 protocols.
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Rohr Set 2021 Targets For Super Eagles
1Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Rohr Set 2021 Targets For Super Eagles

Super eagles coach Gernot Rohr said his objective at the dawn of Year 2021 was to ensure  the Super Eagles prompt qualification  for the next  Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Cameroun ahead of a good start towards the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Rohr-led side floundered in their AFCON campaign in November after an infamous 4-4 home draw in Benin against Sierra Leone was equally followed by a listless goalless draw away in Freetown. But Rohr has reaffirmed to ensure the team’s successive qualification  for the AFCON under his watch after he guided  them to a third-place finish at the last outing at Egypt 2019. “For the new year, we hope that all our players, coaches and officials can start in good health and the unity we need with the sports ministry will bring ou...
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