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President Tinubu,Obasanjo, Jonathan To Grace Burial Of Iwuayanwu

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In a bid to ensure that the late President General of the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, elder statesman and business mogul Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, gets a befitting burial, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has disclosed that adequate security has been put in place during and after the burial scheduled for November 1 at his country home, Atta, in the Ikeduru Council Area of Imo State.

Prince Charles Amadi, chairman of the committee, who disclosed this on Wednesday at a press briefing held at the Oriental Glass House, Owerri, said that the “late Ahaejiegamba Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was an illustrious son of Ndigbo and Nigeria in general and must be honoured in a dignified way.

“The essence of this press briefing is to partner with the press to give a befitting burial to a great son of Ndigbo and to let the public know activities leading to the final burial ceremony of our departed great son, which will be held on November 1, 2024, at his country home in Atta community in Ikeduru Council Area of Imo State.

“Our departed great son will commence his final journey on October 16 from Lagos to Abuja on the 18 and to the state,” he said.

He also disclosed that the security measures put in place are to have a hitch-free funeral, as many dignitaries within and outside the shores of the country, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the two former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo are other dignitaries that will witness the final departure of the elder statesman.

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Prince Amadi added that the leaders of socio-cultural organizations across the federation, like Afenifere, PANDEF, Arewa Consultative Forum, and leaders of other ethnic nationalities, will be present to pay their last respects to Iwuanyanwu.

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Remi Tinubu Urges Unity for National Development

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The First Lady Remi Tinubu has said that all hands must be on deck to ensure the development of Nigeria.

The First Lady said this while visiting Enugu State to distribute professional kits to midwives in the state.

Speaking on harnessing and leveraging Nigeria’s diversity, Tinubu said it is important to build a safe and prosperous nations regardless of each other political affiliation.

She also highlighted that traditional leaders are closer to the grassroots and the government on the other hand.

She appealed to the traditional leaders to align with her vision to promote the health and well-being of the people, especially women.

“As leaders, we are responsible to take care of all Nigeria, political affiliation notwithstanding.

“Nigeria is a beautiful country and no one should hinder anyone from visiting any part of the country to experience this. We pray our security will improve and Nigeria should get to that place of safety,” Tinubu said

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FRCN’s Ace Caster Yahaya Umar Passes On

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Ace Nigerian broadcaster, Yahaya Umar is dead. Umar is one of the most recognizable voices on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) network.

He was a constant anchor of the widely  monitored 7am and 10pm network news on the FRCN.

The news of the legendary renown broadcaster, Yahaya Umar Social have continued to generate reactions among some of his fans in Kaduna.

The broadcaster who is popularly called Umar Social was known for his unique voice and flare while handling the microphone.

Most lovers of Radio Nigeria Supreme FM Kaduna attest to the fact that Umar Social was a voice to reckon with in the 1900s as well as on Radio Nigeria Network Service.

 

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Senate To Move Presidential Inauguration Venue From Eagle Square To N’Assembly

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The Senate says it is considering a legislative move to institutionalise a presidential address every June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance.

This is just as it is also considering the change of venue of presidential inauguration to the National Assembly from the current Eagles Square venue.

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Tuesday, stating that the Senate is hoping to prepare a bill to formalise the President’s speech to the nation on that date.

“We are hoping to bring a bill soon to institutionalise the President’s address on June 12 because of its historical importance.

“There can’t be a better time to address the nation through the parliament than on June 12, especially since it is a joint sitting of the National Assembly”, Bamidele said.

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He further revealed that the proposed legislation would also seek to designate the National Assembly Complex as the venue for future presidential swearing-in ceremonies.

He added, “We are hoping, in that bill, to ensure that the swearing-in ceremony of the next President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, whom we believe is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be held within the arcade of the National Assembly.”

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