‘I Cry when I see Nigerians Run Generators’-Festus Mbisiogu, boss of Blue Diamond Logistics Ltd
• Says: ‘My life was threatened’ * Blasts Jonathan’s Govt. *Claims fume of smoke wipes away lots of families
• Why he’s passionate to ensure better life for Nigerians
• How 834 manufactures left Nigeria
• His words: ‘I will not go into politics now or in the future’
• Nigerian Manufacturers spend N800bn yearly on Diesel
• Says: ‘11 yrs of administration outweighs previous governments’
• Recants achievement of present administration
• Rochas Okorocha honored as ‘Best Imo State Governor’ by Imo State Citizens in Diaspora
• Speaker Cart home award as a great parliamentarian
• Reducing re-current expenditure to 30 percent
• Claims the redemption of our state lies in the hands of our people
RT. Hon. Benjamin Uwajumogu is an interesting parliamentarian conversant with every clause and detail of the constitution which he applies not only in the hallow chamber of Imo State House of Assembly, where he holds sway and make laws as Speaker, but apply same in every of his conversation at the slightest opportunity with the press quoting copiously from the constitution. As a representative of Governor Rochas Okorocha from Imo State, he led a tight legislative team of the House to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) to honor an invitation by Imo State Citizens in the Diaspora (under the auspice of Imo Citizen-Gulf Region in UAE) to examine various issues, challenges confronting them and offer message sent by Governor Okorocha to them. In an exclusive interview at the confines of his hotel room 352 with GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, we took him up on several subjects relating to governance in Imo State, rule of law, security and the Diaspora.
Making Nigeria Proud Abroad
…Imo Citizens Gulf Region Association in Diaspora takes the lead
Hosts Senators, Imo State Governor & foreign investors
• To build multi-million naira Old People Recreational Centre in Owerri * Unveils economic seminar this Saturday in UAE
• Explores trade partnership between Nigeria & Dubai Govt.
• Group to win award as ‘Nigeria’s Best Nigerian Union in the Diaspora’ @ Sheraton Hotels, Dubai, May 26
‘Nigeria is one of Dubai government’s biggest economic partners from Africa; considering our populations and regular in-flow of funds to their economy’
‘As a credible union, we are having our inauguration as well as the launching of our old peoples’ home in Imo State and endowment fund ceremony.’
Robbers flee home, abandons Yeni’s Hyundai ix35 car
• How C-Tracker enable them locate the car
• Incidented at Ojodu Police Station
• Femi, Yeni address the crowd @ Afrikan Shrine
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Nigerian, 38, hides 2.5kg heroine inside Condom
…Beats Venezuela Security, intercepted in Ghana
• Arrested while awaiting bus to Nigeria * Substance concealed in about 35 pieces of condoms * ‘They were hard drugs’- Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) officials * Suspect says: “It is the Devil”
BY KOFI CHARLES/CRIME REPORTER, ACCRA, GHANA Read more...
War against Nigerian media
…Sect target Editors’ home, offices
• Sets up discreet committee to monitor journalists’ movement
• To keep hostage children, wives or relation of press men
• Nigerians place cause on them * Al-Qaeda released funds to fight ‘Jihad’ in Nigeria * See Security tips for journalists against Boko Haram
• Name Vanguard, Daily Sun, Guardian, Punch, Nation, Tribune, Others as target
• Fear grips journalists
BY IBRAHIM USMAN/DEPUTY BUREAU, NORTHERN NIGERIA Read more...
Mugabe’s Men Deport 450 Nigerians
…Wills their properties to Zimbabweans
* 22 Nigerians in Jail *Why Immigration deports them one by one
* Visa racketeering in Samora machel Avenue of Nigerian Embassy
* How Osula Nigerian Ambassador begs Zimbabwe Immigration
* Forces Nigerian bizmen to part with 51% capital share
* Zimbabwe Border Control (Police) raid Nigerians home, businesses @odd hours
* Names of Zimbabwe Immigration officials who hate Nigerians exposed:
Evan Ciciba Ewerem, Kondo, Chakawera & Mabika
*Nigerian President may recall Osula or sack him due to allegations
BY ZEKIAYAT MPHORETA/REPORTER, Just back from Harare
Man, wife, 2 kids die in Kano Attack
…2 professors, 4 doctors & 25 others confirmed dead…
• At a Glance: Dead scholars: Professors Andrew Leo(Lib. Science), J.T Ayoade (Chemistry)
• Sect vows to bomb more popular Pentecostal churches
• Lesbians in Kano relocates to Kaduna * Apprehension Grips Security Agencies
BY RILWAN ILYAS/DEPUTY BUREAU CHIEF, NORTH Read more...
Award Plaques arrive from United States
…Event attracts rare media reviews in United Arab Emirates
* Foreign investors from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar & Dubai identify with ceremony *Iweala is ‘Nigeria Global Woman of the Year’
* Akpabio Emerges ‘Nigeria Best Performing Governor (South/South)
*Ahmed Shines as ‘Nigeria Most Outstanding Governor (North)
* Tuface becomes ‘Nigeria Best R &B/Hip Artist of the Year’
*Omotola reigns as ‘Nigeria Actress of the Year’
* Nigerian community hail event, says: ‘It’s timely’
