Incident near Ojukwu University Thwarted by Police
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Incident near Ojukwu University Thwarted by Police

Reports indicate that the Anambra State Police Command successfully repelled an armed attack near the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, located in the Ihiala local government area of the state. According to sources, the gunmen had been active for two consecutive nights, instilling fear amongst the local residents and prompting many to consider relocating. Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, mentioned that the assailants fired multiple shots in the vicinity of the university campus in Uli. Ikenga stated, "Efforts are underway to apprehend the criminals. Additional law enforcement personnel, as well as operational and intelligence assets, have been dispatched to bolster security around the university and its surroundings. Fortunately, there were n...
Elegbeleye: NPFL’s Main Concern is Poor Officiating
Sports

Elegbeleye: NPFL’s Main Concern is Poor Officiating

The chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye, has pointed out that the primary issue affecting the top-flight football league is the inadequate officiating. Speaking to Sportsday, Elegbeleye criticized the questionable conduct of some referees which tarnishes the reputation of the league. He affirmed his commitment to developing a league that is held in high regard and can rival other top leagues across the globe. Expressing his dismay, Elegbeleye remarked, "It's truly disheartening and perplexing to witness certain officiating decisions that raise doubts. There are instances so obvious that even a layperson could question the call." "This has emerged as a significant hurdle that we are diligently addressing to find a lasting solution or at least minimize its o...
Red Cross Initiative: Anambra River Communities Being Educated on Flood Preparedness
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Red Cross Initiative: Anambra River Communities Being Educated on Flood Preparedness

Sensitization of residents living in riverine areas in Anambra State has commenced by the Nigerian Red Cross Society, aiming to prevent flood disasters. To mark this year's World Red Cross Day, Professor Charity Ifeyinwa Emelie, the state chairman of the society, mentioned during a press conference that the education campaign has begun. Emelie, while speaking to journalists, expressed, "Efforts to inform those living in the riverine locations about the potential flood this year have started." "Our team has been dispatched to these areas, where convincing residents to relocate to higher ground is challenging. Despite the reluctance, we have been encouraging them to move to prevent any disasters during this year's flood," Emelie explained. Notably, the organization has made significant p...
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Collaboration between Kwara Government, EFCC, and DSS to Combat Illegal Mining

Dr Afeez Abolore Alabi, the Kwara State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to work together effectively in addressing the issue of illegal mining within the state. This call was made during the commissioner's recent visits to the headquarters of these security agencies in Ilorin, the state capital. The importance of these visits stems from the prevalent activities of illegal miners in the state, which have raised concerns regarding the detrimental impact on the state's revenue. Expressing his worries, the commissioner highlighted the urgent need to tackle illegal mining to safeguard the state's financial interests. In response to these concerns, Harry Erin, the Zonal Di...
Politics

The Edo LP is in turmoil as youth leader dismisses EXCO, appoints self Acting Chairman

On Thursday, the Edo State chapter of Labour Party, LP, faced a new challenge as the state Youth Leader, Ken Omusi, removed the Kelly Ogbaloi-led State Working Committee. Omusi, along with Stanley Orobosa and another person, declared themselves as the new leaders of the party in the state. Addressing reporters at the party's secretariat in Benin City, Omusi proclaimed himself as Acting Chairman and appointed Stanley Orobosa as Secretary in a three-man interim executive for the LP in Edo. The change in leadership was prompted by what Omusi described as the oppressive and authoritarian rule of the 'sacked' state executive. Having been a party member since 2006, Omusi claimed to have served under three national chairmen – Dan Iwuanyanwu, Alhaji A Abdulsalam, and Barrister Julius Ab...
Legislation in Bauchi Aimed at Decreasing Number of Out-of-School Children
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Legislation in Bauchi Aimed at Decreasing Number of Out-of-School Children

Plans are underway in the Bauchi State House of Assembly to pass a bill that would establish a strategy to reduce the prevalence of out-of-school children in the region. Dr. Nasiru Ahmed Ala, the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, made this announcement during a two-day Regional Stakeholders Engagement Meeting focused on Out-of-School Children and the Retention, Transition, and Completion Models in Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa states. The event took place at the Emerald Hotel Hall in Gombe, Gombe State, on Thursday. Representing the Madara/Chinede constituency in the State Assembly, Ala expressed alarm at the substantial number of out-of-school children in Bauchi, estimated to be around 1.2 million. He stressed the pressing need to tackle this issue and highlighted the collab...
The EFCC and Army receive confiscated fake US dollars and drones from Customs
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The EFCC and Army receive confiscated fake US dollars and drones from Customs

Recently, the Nigeria Customs Service at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command in Ikeja, Lagos, handed over counterfeit $1.2 million notes and five cryptocurrency machines to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Additionally, they also transferred 148 pieces of Unmanned Area Vehicles, commonly known as drones, along with 112 military hardware items, two bulletproof helmets, and two Army vests to the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army in Lagos. The EFCC's Assistant Commander, Oguzi Moses, received the fake foreign currencies while the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Muhammad Usman, received the UAVs and military hardware. Compt. Charles Orbih, the Customs Area Controller, mentioned that the handover of these seized items ...
First Class Achieved by 26 Scholarship Students from Amnesty Programme at Igbinedion University
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First Class Achieved by 26 Scholarship Students from Amnesty Programme at Igbinedion University

At Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, a total of twenty-six scholarship students from the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, have successfully attained first-class honors. During a visit to the institution on Wednesday, the Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Prof Lawrence Ezemonye, disclosed this information to the PAP Administrator, Chief Dennis Otuaro. As part of his interactions with the universities' managements and students benefiting from the PAP scholarship, Otuaro visited both Igbinedion University and Benson Idahosa University in Benin, Edo State. Expressing his dedication to upholding peace, security, and development in the Niger Delta through the Presidential Amnesty Programme aligned with President Bola Tinubu's vision, Otuaro reaffirmed his commitment to ef...
At LBS Alumni Day: Promoting Business for Economic Growth in Africa
Business

At LBS Alumni Day: Promoting Business for Economic Growth in Africa

During the recent edition of the LBS Alumni Day conference, members of the Lagos Business School emphasized the vital role of national corporations in propelling business and investment to foster economic growth within African economies. The conference, themed ‘African Economic Development: Cross-National Corporations as Enablers’, served as a platform for industry leaders, association heads, and business executives to exchange insights on driving Africa’s economic revitalization. A panel discussion, moderated by Mojisola Akinkunmi, Executive Director of Terra Energy Services, addressed the challenges facing the continent and stressed the importance of focusing on solutions and the role of corporations in driving economic development. Obi Asika, Chairman of Outhere Media, highlighted ...
Urgent Meeting Request for the Revival of Gbarain Power Plant in Bayelsa State
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Urgent Meeting Request for the Revival of Gbarain Power Plant in Bayelsa State

Calling upon Vice President Kashim Shettima to convene an emergency meeting, the House of Representatives seeks the revitalization of the Gbarain Power Plant in Bayelsa State to boost the efficiency of the national grid. Shettima, who also serves as the Chairman of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Board, has been urged to take immediate action. A motion presented during plenary on Thursday by Hon. Oboku Oforji prompted the House to summon the Managing Director of NDPHC, Mr Joseph Ugbo, to clarify the current state of the Gbarain Power Plant. According to Oforji, the Gbarain Power Plant, situated in Koroama, Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, is a crucial facility capable of generating at least 252 megawatts. Highlighting the significance of the plant, Oforji noted that...