Tag: Obiano
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Anambra: Gov Obiano reshuffles cabinet
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has announced the movement of six commissioners from their ministries to new ones. The cabinet reshuffle was effected after the State Executive Council meeting held in Awka on Monday. Mr C-Don Adinuba, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, in a statement, said six commissioners were affected. They include Mr Obi…
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2019: Obiano, Nwodo allegedly trade words over Ohaneze’s endorsement of Atiku
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State allegedly lashed out on phone at the President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Dr. Nnia Nwodo on Thursday in reaction to the group’s endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar for next month’s election. Obiano, who was disappointed that the endorsement came on a day…
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No regrets associating with Buhari – Obiano
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has said that he has no regrets associating with President Muhammadu Buhari. The governor said this in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C. Don Adinuba, in Awka, the capital, on Friday. Obiano stated that the good relationship between the Federal Government, led…
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Over 300 Anglican priests storm Anambra govt house, protest against Obiano
No fewer than 300 priests of the diocese of the Niger( Onitsha area) on Friday stormed the Anambra State Government House, accusing the state governor of religious bigotry. The priests, all dressed in their robes and numbering about 300 blocked the Anambra State Government House in protest. They vowed not to leave the scene until…
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PHOTOS: Anambra Gov, Obiano visits Ooni of Ife, wife
Governor Willie Obiano of of Anambra State, on Friday, visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and his queen, Olori Silekunola Naomi to congratulate them on their wedding which held last week. During the visit to Ife, Obiano said, “Your Majesty, I was in America, when you got married last week. As a…
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Obiano commends Buhari over suspension of Nigeria Air project
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for suspending the establishment of Nigeria Air. Obiano gave the commendation in a statement signed by Mr C-Don Adinuba, the state Commissioner for Information and Enlightenment, and made available to journalists on Thursday in Awka. The governor described the action as `courageous’, noting that Buhari’s…
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‘Obiano’ll join APC…’ says Ngige
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has disclosed that Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, will join the All Progressives Congress (APC) immediately after his tenure. The minister, who spoke to newsmen in Awka, said he was sure of the move, as he knows governor Obiano to be a pragmatist and a realist. “When…
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Obiano gives July 1 deadline to“okada” riders to vacate Onitsha, Awka
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has given commercial motorcycle riders popularly called “Okada riders” in Onitsha and Awka until July 1, to vacate the two cities. The directive of the governor was contained in a statement on Wednesday in Awka. The statement signed by Mr James Eze, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Obiano explained…
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Obiano’s second mandate and Anambra success story
By Carl Umegboro GOVERNOR of Anambra State, Dr. Willie Obiano on 17 March renewed his oath of office for a second term following his landslide victory in the November 18, 2017 election. A mammoth crowd from within and outside cheerfully witnessed the inauguration. By his laudable performance which largely, advantageously worked for him at the…
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JUST IN: Obiano, deputy take oath office for second term
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State and his deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke on Saturday took oath of office for their second term in office. The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Peter Umeadi, led them in the oath of office. In his speech, the governor vowed to fight criminals in the state to a standstill.…