Remembrance Day: For all citizens, not only fallen heroes by Chuka Nnabuife - Commentary@ITREALMS

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ACROSS Nigeria, citizens and governments mark Armed Forces and Remembrance Day on Thursday, January 15. Beyond being a day set aside to honour the men and women who paid the supreme price in the defence of the country, and to reflect on the true cost of peace, unity and sovereignty, the day is one of the most solemn and significant dates in the nation’s calendar but unfortunately, not many citizens know.

Remembrance Day is traditionally observed with prayers, wreath-laying and memorial ceremonies at cenotaphs and state arcades, where members of the armed forces, security agencies, public officials and ordinary citizens gather to pay tribute to fallen heroes of Nigeria’s wars and internal security struggles.

Not about Natasha by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi - ITREALMS

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Over the past two weeks, we have witnessed a number of events at the Nigerian Senate, which have left some of us shell-shocked. It is quite common for arguments and battles of all kinds to break out in the National Assembly. 

It is not easy for so many representatives of their people to get along without ruffling each other’s feathers. However, what we have all witnessed recently cannot be considered normal. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, wanted to speak from the floor of the Senate. She was not recognised to speak because her seat had been moved. She refused to proceed to her new seat because she felt undermined and disrespected. 

Not just a slip of tongue, PDP really brought shame to Nigeria says APC - ITREALMS

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The unravelling of the depraved Peoples Democratic Party reached extreme absurdity yesterday when its National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu while campaigning in Kano, declared that the party brought shame to Nigeria. Ayu's verdict on his own party should not be seen as a mere slip of tongue.

It was truly an articulation of the inner mind of the former academic and senate president, a self-admission of the egregious failing of the party when it was in charge of our country for 16 years.

FirstBank branch, head office, not sealed - ITREALMS

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FirstBank Nigeria plc has said that none if its branches or head office was sealed by anybody or organisation, reports ITREALMS.

The bank in a press statement available to 
ITREALMS stated that their attention have been drawn to the news reports online with the conflicting claims that FirstBank branch or/head office has been sealed.

Buhari in London: Osibanjo to coordinate, not ‘acting’

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The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo is to coordinate the activities of the Federal Government pending the return of President Muhammadu Buhari, reports ITRealms.

This was contained in President Buhari’s letter to the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and dated May 5, 2017.

The letter received by Saraki on Monday May 8, 2017 and leaked to ITRealms with the subject line on “Medical Follow-Up”.

According to Buhari, the letter was in compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), hence he wished to inform the distinguished Senate that he will be away for a secluded medical follow-up with his doctors in London.

“The length of my stay will be determined by the doctor’s advice,” Buhari said.

In addition, Buhari said that while he is away, that the “Vice President will coordinate the activities of the government,” he stated.

Already, many Nigerian industry watchers said the letter negates the constitution of the country as it was not explicit on the role of Prof. Osibanjo.

They equally argued that there is no place like “coordinate the activities of the government” other than expressly handing over the saddle of leadership to Vice President.

Others said the letter was a mischief by some cabal in the presdiency.

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