The Ogun State Police Command has declared a manhunt for the assailants of an ex-convict, Adeniji Ibrahim, who was allegedly killed in front of his father’s at Abule Oke axis of Yewa North Local Government Area of the State. According to a news report, the 28-year-old was killed in the early hours on July 3, 2024. It was gleaned that the case was reported at Imasayi Police Division by the father of the deceased, Adeniji Kamorudeen. According to the report: “Kamorudeen had reported at the station that some group of…
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Obi Laments Nigeria’s Exclusion from Harvard Business School 2025 Immersion Course Program
Peter Obi lament Nigeria’s negative image as Harvard Business School Class of 2025 program settled for Kenya, Ghana, Morocco and Rwanda in its Immersion Course He said Nigeria’s negative image was on display as Harvard Business School class of 2025 program has selected 16 countries for its global immersion course, but notably excluded Nigeria, despite the program leader being a Nigerian professor. Instead, Kenya, Rwanda, Morocco, and Ghana were chosen as the four African focus countries for this initiative. This program aims to teach students leadership, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding…
Read MoreCourt Sacks Edo PDP Governorship Candidate
A Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday, invalidated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election that produced Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, held that the PDP’s primary held on Feb. 22 failed to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022; the guidelines for the conduct of the poll and the party’s constitution. Justice Ekwo, who said that Exhibit PDP 1 tendered by the party was bereft of evidence, held that the plaintiffs, through the…
Read MoreAll Available Evidence Confirmed That FG Is Implementing Four National Budget Concurrently -Peter Obi
Peter Obi, a prominent Nigerian political figure and former Vice Presidential candidate, has raised serious concerns about the country’s fiscal management. In a tweet from his verified account, Obi criticized the Nigerian governmentfor implementing four national budgets simultaneously, a movehe describes as chaotic and detrimental to the country’s financial stability. “All available evidence has confirmed that the Nigerian government is implementing four national budgets concurrently. This is in blatant disregard for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability,” Obi tweeted. He further warned that such actions are “a recipe for chaos, confusion,…
Read MoreRivers electoral body announces date for LGA Polls
The highly anticipated Local Government elections in Rivers State have been fixed by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Africa Update can authoritatively report that October 5, 2024, has been fixed for electorates to cast their votes for those who would head the various local government Councils in the oil-rich state. At a stakeholders meeting on Monday, July 1, at the Commission’s complex, RSIEC chairman Adolphus Enebeli, emphasised that it is time to respond to the calls from stakeholders for the conduct of elections following the end of tenure…
Read MoreNLC to Police, Vacate Rivers LGs’ Secretariats or We’ll Drive You Out
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have warned the police to vacate the premises of the 23 local government secretariats in the state immediately. The ultimatum was issued at an emergency state administrative council meeting held at the NLC secretariat in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Friday. Alex Agwanwor, the NLC Chairman in Rivers State, acknowledged the efforts of the police to maintain peace but stated that denying workers access to their offices is a violation of their fundamental rights. He…
Read MoreImo: After Killing Of 6 Trader, Police Vow To Arrest Perpetrators
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, on Thursday, expressed the determination of the police to apprehend the killers of six traders in the Okigwe area of the state, assuring the residents, particularly the traders at the Gariki Market, in the Okigwe Local Government Area of the state of their maximum safety and security. Danjuma gave this assurance during his visit to Okigwe for an on-the-spot assessment of the market following the unwarranted attack in the area by hoodlums. He expressed sadness over the ugly incident while commiserating with…
Read MoreImo NURTW Pays Courtesy Visit To Dpty CoS , Assures Union’s Support
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Recalling the unpleasant position of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Imo State Chapter, before the arrival of Hon. Samuel Udeh, (Ezeumuokorobia) as its Chairman, the Deputy Chief of Staff,CoS, on General Services to the Governor, Ferdinand Uzodinma, has lauded the Union’s Boss for his doggedness in transforming the Union in the state. The commendation came when the NURTW State Administrative Council ,SAC led by its Chairman, Hon. Udeh, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Chief of Staff at Government House, Owerri, last Thursday.…
Read MoreNSE Yenagoa Branch Inaugurates Edoghotu As 12th Chairman In Bayelsa
…Honours Teibowei, Dangana, Sokari, Uku-Philip and Oguntala The Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE Yenagoa Branch has inaugurated Engr. Boyibim Jonah Edoghotu as it’s 12th Chairman in Bayelsa state. The inauguration ceremony of the 12th Chairman alongside the new executive took place at the Harold Dappa Briye International Conference Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Those inaugurated as part of the 12th executive committee members include: Engr. Adou Doubra David, Vice Chairman, Engr.(Mrs) Deborah Ebimrkumo, Secretary, Engr. (Mrs.) Diepreye Omubo, Assistant Secretary; Engr. (Mrs) Idubamo Rebecca Treasurer, Engr. Dr. Ebiyeritei Wisdom, Financial Secretary,…
Read MoreNURTW Leaders Visit Imo Commissioner For Transport-Abazu, Solicit Support.
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo. To achieve a well coordinated and refined transport sector in Imo State, the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers,NURTW, Imo State Chapter, Hon. Samuel Udeh (Ezeumuokorobia) has led the State Administrative Council,SAC of the union on a courtesy call to the newly appointed Commissioner for Transport,Hon.Chika Benson Abazu. The courtesy visit took place last Thursday at the office of the Commissioner for Transport, at the State Secretariat in Owerri. Congratulating the Commissioner on his befitting appointment by the State Governor , the NURTW Boss…
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