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Enugu Gets New Deputy Governor………

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Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime has sworn Reverend Raphael Ifeanyichukwu Nwoye in as the new deputy governor for the state.

Chime swore in Nwoye on Monday at the EXCO Chambers of the Government House, Enugu.

The state House of Assembly had impeached the former occupant of the position, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi a week ago for operating a commercial poultry farm in his official lodge.

On Thursday, the House okayed Nwoye to replace Onyebuchi. His oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Innocent Umezurike.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chime congratulated Nwoye expressing confidence that the administration would continue running without hindrances with the resumption of the new deputy.

“Drawing the analogy of a broken down vehicle, we have just replaced a bad spark plug, the vehicle is repaired and journey will be smooth again.” Chime said.

He said Nwoye was not new to him, both f them having served as commissioners in the previous administration. He said he was sure that Nwoye would bring his experience and background not just as a Minister of God but as a fine gentleman, to bear in the discharge of his duties.

He charged his new deputy to serve with diligence and cooperation with the government as well as the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

Nwoye thanked God and Chime for the opportunity to serve as the deputy governor. He applauded Chime’s vision and good works, pledging unalloyed full support and commitment to his boss on the goal of ensuring that Enugu people continue to enjoy the benefits of good governance being delivered by the current administration.

Before becoming the deputy governor, Nwoye was serving as the Bishop in charge of the Ugwuaji Awkunanaw, Enugu District of the Christ Ascension Church. His father, Apostle Professor Godwin Nwoye is the founder and head of the church.

He served in the state as Commissioner for Environment and Caretaker Chairman of Nkanu East Local Council under Dr Chimaroke Nnamani administration. He is a native of Isiogbo Nara, Nkanu East Local Government Area. He is also the President General of the Isiogbo Nara town union.

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DSS Arrests, Detains Lagos House of Assembly Members Over Obasa’s Removal As Speaker

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January 30, 2025

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The last may not have been heard over the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly as two members of the House, Hon. Lanre Afinni and Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu are currently being detained at the DSS office in the State.

 

According to an impeccable source from the House, the two are facing interrogation in connection with the removal of Hon Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker.

 

 

Obasa was removed as Speaker by the majority of the members on January 13 and replaced with the former Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.

 

 

In solidarity with their colleagues, the Deputy Speaker, Hon Mojeed Fatai with some other members of the House stormed the DSS office to secure their release.

 

 

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EFCC Arrests Ex-NHIS Boss Usman Yusuf

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January 30, 2025

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Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

 

Society Reporters reports that The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest to Channels Television during a phone interview on Wednesday.

 

 

Professor Yusuf was taken into custody following a raid on his residence by EFCC operatives.

 

 

The Commission has announced that he is scheduled to be arraigned today January 30, 2025.

 

 

This arrest follows a petition submitted to the previous administration under former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Ministry of Health, citing allegations of misconduct and fraudulent activities.

 

 

Professor Yusuf was dismissed from his position in 2019, a decision made seven months after a fact-finding panel from the Federal Ministry of Health recommended his removal due to alleged mismanagement of 919 million Naira.

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Just In: APC expels Rauf Aregbesola

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January 29, 2025

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has expelled Rauf Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, over alleged anti-party activities.

 

Aregbesola, who was a two-term governor of Osun State had been having a running battle with the Osun chapter of the APC in recent times.

 

The disagreement with the APC led him into forming a factional group within the party, known as The Osun Progressive (TOP) which later mutated into the Omoluabi Caucus.

 

 

 

A letter from the APC leadership seen by newsmen on Wednesday officially confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion.

 

The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused him of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for members.

 

The letter read in part, “At the end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) considered the report of the Disciplinary Committee. Having carefully reviewed the findings and recommendations, the SEC resolved to approve your immediate expulsion from the APC.

 

 

The decision was predicated on clear evidence of your actions, which undermined the unity and integrity of the party. As a result, you are no longer a member of the APC and must refrain from holding yourself out as one or acting on behalf of the party in any capacity.”

 

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