The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has issued a-seven days ultimatum to ExxonMobil urgently carry out a thorough clean up exercise and initiate a procedure for compensation following the recent devastating oil spill in Ibeno community, Akwa Ibom state The President of the Council, Dr. Theophilus Alaye in a statement issued Tuesday, lamented that in the time past ExxonMobil had neglected and treated with kid gloves it repeated oil spills that left significant pollution and degradation to host communities. He, therefore, warned that any form of negligence, delay or foul play would not be taken lightly. The council stressed in pursuit…
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The Ogun state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Niyi Ijalaye, has reportedly passed away. Ijalaye reportedly slumped and died on Monday evening in Abuja shortly after attending a meeting of RECs at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The meeting, chaired by INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, focused on the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States, as well as discussions on seven vacant seats in the National and State Assemblies. According to Sahara Reports, the cause of his death has not been officially disclosed. It was gathered that the incident took place in his hotel…
The police have summoned the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero over allegations of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime. The letter summoning Ajaero dated August 19, 2024 was signed by ACP Adamu Muazu. The letter reads: “This office is investigating a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion and Cybercrime in which you were mentioned. “You are therefore invited to interview the undersigned on Tuesday 20° Aug, 2024 by 10:00hrs prompt, at IRT Complex, Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja, through the Team Leader with telephone no 08035179870 in connection with the above investigation. …
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) Monday called on the federal and state governors to prioritise due diligence and legal consultations in contract negotiations. This appeal came in the wake of the recent seizure of three presidential jets following a court order by a French court aftermath of a contract dispute between the Ogun State Government and the Chinese firm Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. Its Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani in a statement expressed grave concern over the escalating legal battle, which stems from a 2007 agreement for the development of the Ogun Free Trade Zone. Rafsanjani…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has said that she has no intention of contesting the Presidency against President Bola Tinubu in 2027. To this end, the Ganduje called on the general public to disregard any campaign poster, describing it as fake and malicious. Ganduje in a statement issued Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu said mischief makers were behind the campaign posters He said: “This is to inform the general public that the poster currently circulating on social media, claiming that the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is contesting…
The Family of the late Ernest Madu Onyekwena, has slated Friday 30th to Saturday 31st August 2024, for the funeral arrangements in Ufuma, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The late Onyekwena, popularly called Omekannaya 1 Ufuma, lived between 1946 to 2024. He was a distinguished member of the Second Republic of the old Anambra State House of Assembly in 1983. Elected under the National Party of Nigeria (NPN). He served alongside notable figures such as the late President Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari (GCFR), the late Vice President Dr. Alexander Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme (GCON), and the then Executive Governor…
A former Governor of Cross Rivers state, Donald Duke has said that the current economic hardship the country is grappling with is solvable. He added that since the major cause of inflation in the country is high energy, he sees no reason why the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) should be the one fixing the price of fuel for local consumption. Duke stated this on Sunday in Abuja at Teens annual conference with the theme, “The Power of Music” organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), The Everlasting Arms Parish”. He said: “You see this inflation you…
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has said that it was untrue that the Igbos built Lagos. Omokri in a post via his verified X account argued that Lagos had been the most developed part of Nigeria for over 150 years. He stated that while reacting to a video of someone who styled himself as an Eze Igbo in Lagos and claiming that Igbos built Lagos, and he specifically mentioned Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu. Omokri stated: “Our Igbo brothers and sisters are much loved and wanted in all parts of Nigeria. The Federal Government should hunt down and arrest anyone making…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has appealed to all Aviation Union workers to remain calm and maintain industrial peace while the government works towards amicably resolving their matter. Keyamo made the appeal due to deduction of 50 per cent of the internal revenue of aviation agencies He said he has been made aware of the call to action by the workers’ unions within the aviation sector to protest the Federal Government’s deduction of 50% of all internally generated revenue of Aviation Agencies at source. While appreciating their patience and understanding, however said that they should remains…
Three kingpins and 16 other offenders have been convicted and sentenced to 302 years in prison for trafficking and dealing in illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis and opioids following their arrest and diligent prosecution by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the 19 convicts top the list of 414 drug traffickers and dealers convicted by the Federal High Court in Benue, Bauchi, Edo, Lagos, Ogun, Gombe and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja between July 1st – 31st 2024 based on charges filed against them by the anti-narcotics…