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Olu Of Warri revalidates 7 more traditional chiefs

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September 5, 2021

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The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, on Saturday, re-affirmed seven more traditional chiefs in Iwereland as the chieftaincy revalidation exercise enters its second day.

The exercise follows an earlier public notice by the monarch announcing the dissolution of the traditional council of chiefs and other committees in the kingdom.

The re-validation of the traditional titles took place at Ode-Itsekiri (Big Warri), the cradle of the Itsekiris in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Among those whose traditional titles were revalidated at Saturday’s ceremony included Chief Isaac Jemide (Otsodin), Chief Sunday Rone (Obazuaye), Chief (Sir) P. D. Yalaju (Kenekuniraro) and Chief Francis Omatseye (Edigbe).

Others were Chief Oma Eyewuoma (Aboludero), Chief (Dr.) Mark Erumi (Chaplin) and Chief Richmond McGray (Oritseboluwo).

Out of the 11 titles listed for reaffirmation on Saturday for the second batch, only seven were present and had their chieftaincy titles revalidated.

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Among the four chiefs, who were not on ground, were the Ologbotsere, Ayirimi Emami, whose suspension has remained controversial, and House of Representatives member, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, who is said to be out of town at the moment.

The seven chiefs, whose titles were revalidated in line with the Itsekiri custom and tradition, however, reaffirmed their moral and financial supports for the socio-economic agenda of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III to transform Warri kingdom.

One of the lucky chiefs, Chief Richmond McGray, who is the Oritseboluwo of Warri Kingdom, underlined the significance of the ritual exercise.

“It affords the king to know his inherited chiefs and familiarise himself with them in actualizing his progressive agenda,” the United Kingdom-based industrialist said.

Chief McGray enjoined well-meaning Itsekiris, home and abroad, to partner His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III through the establishment of cottage industries to arrest unemployment and empower Itsekiri youths and women.

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The chieftaincy revalidation/confirmation exercise, which has been scheduled in batches and started on September 2 to end September 9, continues on Monday with the third batch. A total of 85 traditional chiefs, home-based and abroad, were expected to undergo the ritual and fun-filled revalidation ceremony.

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UPDATED: FG approves 35% salary increase for civil servants

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April 30, 2024

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The Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25 percent and 35 percent salary increase for civil servants on the remaining six consolidated salary structures.

The salary increase, announced on the eve of the Workers’ Day celebration, is contained in a statement issued by Emmanuel Njoku, head of press, at the national salaries, incomes and wages commission (NSIWC).

The statement said the increase takes effect from January 1, 2024.

The six consolidated salary structures are consolidated public service salary structure (CONPSS); consolidated research and allied institutions salary structure (CONRAISS); consolidated police salary structure (CONPOSS); consolidated para-military salary structure (CONPASS); consolidated intelligence community salary structure (CONICCS); and consolidated armed forces salary structure (CONAFSS).

The Federal Government also approved an increase in pension of between 20 percent and 28 percent for pensioners on the defined benefits scheme with respect to the six consolidated salary structures.

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BREAKING: FG approves salary increase for civil servants

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April 30, 2024

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The Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25 percent and 35 percent salary increase for civil servants on the remaining six consolidated salary structures.

The salary increase, announced on the eve of the Workers’ Day celebration, is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Emmanuel Njoku, head of press, at the national salaries, incomes and wages commission (NSIWC).

The statement said the increase takes effect from January 1, 2024.

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EFCC arraigns Kwara’s ex-finance commissioner over ‘N1.22bn money laundering’

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April 30, 2024

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Ademola Banu, a former commissioner for finance in Kwara, over alleged money laundering and misappropriation of state funds to the tune of N1.22 billion.

Banu was arraigned on Monday before Evelyn Anyadike, judge of the federal high court in Ilorin, Kwara state capital.

He is alleged to have conspired to divert the funds during the administration of Abdulfatah Ahmed, former governor of Kwara, between May 2011 and May 2019, while serving as the commissioner for finance.

In a press statement on Tuesday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said Banu was to be arraigned alongside the former governor on February 23 but was absent in court and had no legal representation.

The court then issued a bench warrant against him upon an application by Rotimi Jacobs, counsel to the EFCC.

The former governor was arraigned on the 12-count charge and the matter was adjourned till April 29.

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At the resumed sitting, Ahmed and Banu, listed as the first and second defendants, respectively, were present in court.

When the case was called, A. A. Ajibade announced the appearance for Ahmed, while Gboyega Oyewole represented Banu.

Oyewole prayed the court to discharge the bench warrant earlier issued against his client, which the EFCC counsel did not oppose.

In a short ruling, Anyadike vacated the bench warrant on the second defendant.

Banu pleaded not guilty to the counts.