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All Eyes On Chidoka, Others Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Breaches.

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All eyes are now on former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka and other Igbo leaders as the Federal Government is said to be fuming over the alleged breach by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, of bail conditions leading to his release from prison custody.

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja in April, granted Kanu who is standing trial for treason, bail after assurances by a group of Igbo leaders – at the forefront of which was Chidoka, who particularly played vital roles in fulfilling the bail conditions and his eventual release from Kuje prisons.

There are however, apprehensions that the bail may be revoked as the authorities are said to be compiling the alleged breaches of the bail conditions including being in rallies attended by thousands of supporters in violation of the order of court not to be in a gathering of more than 10 persons.

Chidoka, who is contesting the governorship of Anambra state on the platform of pan-Igbo political party, the United Progressives Party (UPP), a party which is fast upstaging the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state may now be faced with the task of ensuring that the bail is not revoked by the court.

When contacted, a close source said Chidoka is a “true and highly respected Igbo man and has no regrets whatsoever for the roles he played in securing Kanu’s release” adding that the South East is in dire need of such leaders as Chidoka, who is not afraid to stand up for the people when the occasion demands.

On the issue of the alleged breach of the bail conditions, our source said the controversial issues are being studied and will be addressed at the appropriate time adding that what is paramount to the nation now is the entrenchment of fairness, and justice and equality for all.

The former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) who is currently on a state-wide tour, commissioning his campaign offices in all the 21 local government of Anambra state, has been particularly outspoken against the killing and harassment of unarmed youths in Anambra and other South East states by security forces, even as he blames the agitation in the region to the failure of APGA to properly and adequately aggregate and present the aspirations, views and interest of the southeast to the rest of the country

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Gov. Makinde Appoints Perm. Secs, Accountant General, Executive Secretaries 

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May 26, 2023

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Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Kikelomo Adijat Adegoke as the substantive Accountant General of Oyo State.

 

 

 

The Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni mni, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

 

 

 

Oni said the appointment took effect on Thursday, May 26, 2023.

 

 

 

The Oyo State Governor has also approved the appointment of eleven Permanent Secretaries in the civil service.

 

 

 

The Permanent Secretaries include: Dr. Olabode Ladipo; Dr. Oyewole Tunde Aremu; Abosede Esther Owoeye; Ismail Abass Adebukola Bioku; Folajinmi Daramola Oni; Dolapo Oluremilekun Popoola; Hakeem Toyin Salami; Tajudeen Raji; Paul Amole Okunloye Oyekunle; Bassir Kolawole Kazeem and Taiwo Olafimihan Adewale.

 

 

 

Governor Makinde also appointed two Executive Secretaries. They include Olusola Orobode and Muibat Olaide Lasisi.

 

 

 

The Head of Service said the appointments came as a result of thorough screening and outstanding performance of the affected officers.

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Austin Avuru’s books now available following vacation of court orders.

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Austin Avuru’s books are now available for purchase following the vacation of court orders issued by Federal High courts in Abuja and Lagos.

The Abuja court issued the injunction in July 2022 following a motion exparte filed by Tochukwu Peter Tochukwu, Esq but moved by Nsikan Samuel Ekpeyong Esq with motion No. M/9442/2022 dated 26th Day of July 2002 at an an Abuja High Court presided over by Justice SB Belgore.

The injunction was issued days to the scheduled public presentation of the books – My Entrepreneurship Journey and Politics, Economics and the Nigerian Petroleum Industry all by written by Austin Avuru – Founding CEO, Seplat Energy. The third book, Austin Avuru: A Safe Pair of Hands is a biography of the mercurial and methodical oil man written by the duo of Peju Akande and Toni Kan

Avuru had informed his invited guests of the suspension of the event and sale of the books via an e-message personally signed by him: “this event has been suspended by an Abuja High Court Injunction. Our lawyers are at work and, when we are permitted, we shall re-assemble at a later date.”

The retirement party and book presentation event had been scheduled for the 4th of August, 2022 at the Eko Hotels and Suites Victoria Island.

The court order had, among other prayers, restrained “the defendants, their privies, assigns, agents and howsoever described from proceeding to temper with the res – by taking any step geared at releasing or public presentation of the book titled or any other book(s) or any other venue pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”

With the vacation of both injunctions, the reading public and friends of the author can now purchase copies of the books – My Entrepreneurship Journey, A Safe Pair of Hands and Politics, Economics and the Nigerian Petroleum Industry – from leading bookshops like Jazzhole, Terra Kulture, Quintessence, Glendora, Roving Heights, Spine and Label, Patabah etc as well as via amazon.com.

The books provide incisive and unique insights into the Nigerian oil and gas industry with special emphasis on the emergence of indigenous oil and gas players as well as Avuru’s place in the mix as founding partner and pioneer CEO of Seplat Energy Plc, a Nigerian and African success story that is listed both on the Nigeria and London Stock Exchange..

Geologist and publisher, Toyin Akinosho described My Entrepreneurship Journey as “a narrative on how to build, grow and sustain an upstream oil company” and “a masterpiece of economic and business analysis,” while A Safe Pair of Hands has been described as telling “a compelling story of excellence, resilience, doggedness and that unique can-do Nigerian Spirit,” and a “must-read for anyone who believes in potential.”

The third book, Politics, Economics and the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, is made up of 74 essays written and published between 1991 and 2022, in which Austin Avuru, “oil man, corporate mandarin and public intellectual shows by the example of thriving companies he has founded, nurtured and built into successful enterprises that his theories for creating value and building generational and sustainable wealth are more than just talk but well thought-out processes anchored in cleared-eyed analysis. In the book, Avuru provides clear insights that should guide policy and decision making at the highest levels.”

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El-Rufai’s son, Bello, takes second wife in Abuja

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Bello El-Rufai, the son of the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has taken a new wife, Aisha Habibu in a private wedding in Abuja.

Aisha is the daughter of the former Military Administrator for Plateau and Niger states, Colonel Habibu Shuaibu.

Bello is a House of Representatives member-elect representing Kaduna North while Aisha is an entrepreneur who manages multiple personal businesses.

The private Nikkah held on Friday and the wedding will be celebrated with events in the coming month.

Recall that Bello in 2015 married Kamilah in Kaduna and Harrow Park, Abuja.

Kamila’s aunt, Maryam is the wife of the former Head of State, Ibrahim Gbadamosi Babangida.

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