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OWERRI MUNICIPAL APC WOMEN RALLY SUPPORT BEHIND OWERRI MUNICIPAL SOLAD

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.. _As they Praise Emeribe’s Integrity and Commitment to Progress._

Date: 19-06-2024

In a demonstration of solidarity and support, Owerri Municipal APC Women, led by the Party’s Woman Leader in the municipality, Hon. Mrs. Ijeoma Uba, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Engr. Chidiebere Emeribe, the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Owerri Municipal Council. The visit was aimed at congratulating him on his new role and expressing their unwavering support for his administration.

Hon. Mrs. Ijeoma Uba, in her remarks, lauded Hon. Emeribe as an enigma of progression and a beacon of integrity, honesty, and sincerity. She highlighted his remarkable contributions in various capacities before his present appointment, noting that his new political assignment is a testament to his dedication and exemplary character. Mrs. Uba emphasized that Governor Hope Uzodinma’s decision to appoint Emeribe has significantly benefited the people of Owerri Municipal, ensuring that a man of reputable character is at the helm of affairs.

On behalf of Owerri Municipal APC Women, Mrs. Uba expressed their heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Emeribe, affirming their full support for his leadership. She also praised the State Chairman, Hon. Macdonald Ebere, PhD, for his humility, love, and skillful leadership, which have made the APC a prominent force in the state. She reiterated the women’s readiness to support the 3R administration’s agenda and programs, ensuring their successful implementation both within and beyond the municipality.

In his response, Hon. Chidiebere Emeribe expressed his gratitude to the constellation of Party Women who visited him, as he thanked them for their steadfast support. He acknowledged the vital role of women in building a progressive society and thanked them for their confidence in his leadership. Emeribe underscored the importance of unity, noting that a unified bond among the women would lead to progress and visible growth.

Hon. Emeribe encouraged the women to continue giving support to the Governor of Imo State, Dist.Sen Hope Uzodinma and the Party leadership under Hon. Macdonald Ebere, PhD. He assured them that his administration would maintain an open-door policy, welcoming their input and appreciating their contributions. He emphasized the critical role of women as moulders of future leaders and urged them to always promote positivity and reject negativity.

He concluded by assuring the women of a partnership focused on their welfare and growth, both as mothers of society and as dedicated party members. Hon. Emeribe’s commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive administration was evident as he pledged to work closely with the women to achieve the shared goals of the present 3R Government.

The visit by Owerri Municipal APC Women underscores the significant support base Hon. Emeribe enjoys as he gives life to his tenure as Sole Administrator, with a clear mandate to drive progress and development within the municipality.

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FG Sets Aside ₦27bn For Obasanjo, Gowon, Buhari, Others In 2025

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The Federal Government has allocated ₦27 billion for the entitlements of former presidents, vice presidents, heads of state, chiefs of staff, retired heads of service, and professors in the 2025 fiscal year.

The beneficiaries of this allocation include former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari, alongside ex-vice-presidents Atiku Abubakar, Namadi Sambo, and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Other notable individuals expected to benefit from this allocation are ex-military Heads of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.) and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), as well as former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, and retired Chief of General Staff, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe.

It can be recalled that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday presented the 2025 budget, titled ‘Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,’ to a joint session of the National Assembly. The ₦49.70 trillion spending plan prioritizes defence, infrastructure, and human capital development, with a projected ₦13.39 trillion deficit to be financed through borrowing.

The Federal Government has allocated ₦1.4 trillion for pensions, gratuities, and retirees’ benefits. This allocation includes ₦2.3 billion for former presidents, heads of state, and vice presidents. Retired heads of service and permanent secretaries will receive ₦10.5 billion, while retired professors in universities will get ₦13.5 billion. Additionally, ₦1 billion has been allocated for retired heads of government agencies and parastatals. The total allocation for these groups amounts to ₦27 billion.

Furthermore, the budget allocates ₦46 billion for civilian pensions under the Office of the Head of Civil Service, while ₦383.9 billion is earmarked for military pensions and gratuities. An additional ₦66.8 billion is budgeted for expected retirees, with ₦434 million allocated for administrative charges, ₦596 million for pension running costs, and ₦870 million for medical retirees.

The Federal Government has also set aside funds for various social investment programs, including the student loan scheme, National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy programs, National Home Grown School Feeding Programme, and the Consumer Credit Fund initiatives. A total of ₦500 billion has been allocated for these programs, with ₦50 billion specifically earmarked for the student loan scheme.

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Tinubu Is Not Our Problem In North; We Ruled Nigeria For 40 Years But Nothing To Show – Ex-Speaker Yakubu Dogara

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Tinubu Is Not Our Problem In North; We Ruled Nigeria For 40 Years But Nothing To Show – Ex-Speaker Yakubu Dogara

North Remains The Same, Impoverished Despite Ruling Nigeria For Over 40-Years, Says Dogara.

“We are all northerners, and it should be made clear that President Tinubu or the South is not our problem. They have not come to cheat the North. That is out of the question.

“Some are claiming that Yoruba people are getting appointments, but let’s reflect. We ruled this country for over 40-years when northerners were in power. What did we achieve? The North remains the same, impoverished by our own leaders.

“We have had so much, but what did our governors do with the resources? They squandered them instead of investing in meaningful development.” -Yakubu Dogara, At A Townhall Meeting In Kaduna On Tax Reforms

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Vladimir Putin challenges US, western powers to shoot down powerful new Russian missile: “No chance”

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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a “high-technology duel” with the US to test the Oreshnik, Russia’s advanced hypersonic ballistic missile
  • The Oreshnik missile, capable of speeds up to 8,500 mph and carrying nuclear warheads, has already been deployed in Ukraine, targeting Dnipro
  • Putin challenged the US to select a target for a live demonstration, claiming Western missile defences would fail against Russia’s new weapon
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the challenge, questioning Putin’s rationality

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has issued a direct challenge to the United States.

Putin proposed a “high-technology duel” to test the effectiveness of Russia’s latest hypersonic ballistic missile, the Oreshnik.

The head of state made the proposition during his annual end-of-year press conference, a platform he often uses to assert Russia’s strength.

Military.com reports the Oreshnik missile, named after the Russian word for hazel tree, is an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.

It reportedly reaches speeds up to 8,500 miles per hour, making it a formidable addition to Russia’s arsenal.

What is Putin’s challenge to US and allies

Putin’s challenge involves the US selecting a target to defend, against which Russia would launch the Oreshnik on Kyiv to demonstrate its ability to penetrate advanced missile defence systems.

“We’re ready for such an experiment,” expressing confidence that Western technology “stands no chance” against this new weapon.

In November, Russia deployed the Oreshnik against a military facility in Dnipro, Ukraine, marking its first known use in combat.

This action was framed as retaliation for Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied missiles, such as the US ATACMS and British Storm Shadow, in strikes against Russian territories.

How did Ukraine respond to Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to Putin’s challenge, questioning the rationality of such a proposal.

“Do you think he is a sane person?” Zelenskyy posed to reporters at his latest news conference as reported by Al Jazeera.

He went on to say that Ukraine and Russia had failed to strike an agreement during early-war discussions in Istanbul.

This comes after Putin stated that a tentative deal agreed by Russian and Ukrainian negotiators in Istanbul during the early weeks of the war may serve as the foundation for future conversations.

“Ukraine did not agree to the ultimatum from the Russian Federation. Ukraine did not sign anything, no agreements existed. There was a response to the ultimatum from the Russian Federation,” he declared.

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