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COVID-19 : Group Urges Nigerians To Support Buhari To Eradicate Virus

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Igbo Youth Assembly ( IYA) Worldwide, a socio-cultural youth organisation, has urged Nigerians to support the President Muhammadu Buhari led-Federal Government (FG) as it strives to curtail and eradicate COVID-19 in Nigeria.

The youth body said this in a statement signed by its Secretary- General, Comr. Casmir Irekamba and made available to newsmen in Owerri on Friday.

Irekamba said that since the World Health Organisation had declared the coronavirus a global pandemic, it would be reasonable for nigerians to support FG’s efforts in fighting the disease.

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He also commended the Federal Ministry of Health, the Presidential Task Force on COVID – 19 and the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for making concerted efforts in fighting the strange virus.

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He further urged nigerians to strictly comply strictly with the presidential directives on restriction of movement, social distancing, improved personal hygiene and regular hand washing.

According to him, all efforts made to eliminate the dreaded virus from the Nigerian soil will have long term health and economic benefits.

He, however, frowned at the hike in prices of food items and other essential commodities in some parts of the country, adding that it was in direct opposition to government’s efforts to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic.

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“As the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Coronavirus a Global Pandemic, we urge nigerians to unite and support the FG’s efforts to prevent, manage and curtail the virus.

“IYA Worldwide commends the federal ministry of health , the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and the NCDC for cordially synergising to combat this strange virus.

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“We also wish to remind Nigerians that playing politics with this virus will do more harm than good, as the it is already attacking citizens across party lines.

“We also urge nigerians to desist from unnecessarily inflating the prices of food items but to help reduce the sufferings of one another as our contribution to national cohesion “, he said.

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The group called on nigerians in all parts of the world to continue to pray for the country, while expressing confidence that Nigeria will overcome her challenges inclusive of the coronavirus pandemic.

(PHOTO: File)

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Easter: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March and Monday, 1st April 2024 as public holidays to mark the 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako said the Minister noted that Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness and compassion which are essential for social cohesion and harmony.

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“He calls on Christians to imbibe these virtues as they are capable of impacting positively on the socio-economic development in Nigeria by fostering unity, reducing conflicts and encouraging cooperation among Nigerians.

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“He further urged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged amongst them.

“This, he said, is in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.”

While wishing Christians at home and abroad a happy and blissful Easter celebration, the Minister also called on Nigerians to join hands with President Tinubu led Administration in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity to all”, the statement added.

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PHOTOS: Tinubu, Governors Pay Last Respects At burial Of 17 Slain Soldiers

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The remains of 17 military personnel, comprising four officers, 13 soldiers, slain by some irate youths in Okuama community in Delta State during a peace mission on March 14, have arrived at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, for burial.

The bodies, which arrived at about 2:30 p.m., were conveyed by the FCT Ambulance Emergency Services and other vehicles.

In attendance are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.

The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, are also present.

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Governors Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), and Abba Yusuf (Kano) also attended the ceremony.

President Bola Tinubu joined the solemn assembly at exactly 04:10p.m.

Family members and relatives of the deceased personnel, as well as those of other military officers, are also on ground to honour the fallen heroes.

Meanwhile, at the time of this report, the burial ceremony for the 17 military personnel was already underway.

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Abure Re-elected Labour Party National Chairman; NLC Kicks

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The embattled national chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Julius Abure has been re-elected for a second term by a unanimous affirmation of delegates despite the protests by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

The Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mr. Ikechukwu Emetu declared him the winner during the party’s national convention that held in Nnewi, Anambra State.

Other serving officers of the party were also returned.

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Recall that the NLC had called for Abure’s resignation as party chairman and the immediate constitution of a caretaker transition committee to organize a legitimate and all-inclusive national convention for the party.

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Meanwhile, a factional chairman of the Labour Party in Anambra State, Mr Peter Okoye has boasted that the Nnewi national convention will not stand.

Describing the convention as a sham, Okoye said: “This is not a convention. We are on top of the matter. It’s purely illegal.

“There was no ward congress, no local government congress, no state congress, and now who and who are the elected the delegates that are electing the National Working Committee, NWC, members?

“The NLC was not there, TUC was not there, the owners of the party and members of the NEC and BOT members were not there too. So, who is holding the convention?”

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