Twenty-seven members of the state’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday, throwing the Rivers State House of Assembly into disarray.
The lawmakers blamed their defection to the APC primarily on internal PDP strife.
Details to follow.
Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff, has stated that members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families ought to be recognized and thanked for the services they have rendered and the significant contributions they have made to the protection of the nation.
He mentioned that it is important to show appreciation to the spouses and families of people, and he added that their efforts have made it possible for personnel to perform at their highest level during a variety of operations.
On the evening of Sunday, December 24, in Abuja, Ogalla delivered a speech during the Christmas Carol that was organized by the Naval Officers’ Wives Association.
He delivered the following statement: “While we are taking pleasure in the joyous atmosphere, let us also take a moment to admire the sacrifices that our naval personnel and their families have made.” They have earned our utmost respect and thanks for their selfless dedication to our beloved nation and the service they have provided. We are able to gather together in celebration and appreciation of the collective spirit that makes the military community strong and resilient thanks to the efforts of the Naval Officers’ Wives Association, which gives us the opportunity to participate in occasions such as this Christmas Carol.
I would also like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and acknowledgement to the Presidents of DEPOWA, NAOWA, and NAFOWA. Their many different welfare activities in support of the Armed Forces of Nigeria are something that I would like to express my gratitude for. For the purpose of encouraging soldiers to perform to the best of their abilities when they are sent to various activities, these efforts are being made.
His message, on the other hand, was that throughout the holiday season, Nigerians should demonstrate compassion and kindness toward those who are less fortunate.
As an additional point of interest, Ogalla stated that “Christmas is a time of gratitude and generosity as well as a season that encourages us to embrace the spirit of giving, kindness, compassion, and reflection.” Both the NOWA Christmas Carol and the Night of Nine Lesson have a particular place in our hearts because they capture the essence of the holiday season as well as the sense of community that is characteristic of the Naval Officers’ Wives Association.
Mohammed Sani Musa, the senator who represents the Niger East Senatorial District, has expressed his gratitude to the military for eliminating a bandit leader. Yellow Jambros, along with fifty other individuals, were eliminated from his constituency.
Sani, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, expressed his admiration in a statement in response to the murder of Jambros, whose actions had made the lives of the people living in his constituency extremely difficult.
A politician made the following statement: “After years of massacres, kidnappings, and wanton destruction of properties, the people of M are beginning to heave a sigh of relief.”
The cries of my people have been heard and reacted to by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Military. They have listened to our pleas and have answered to them. We applauded them for the achievements that had resulted up to this point.
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The pressure is being applied to the criminals, and we have urged the military and other security services that are acting in the area to remain steadfast until we see an end to this undesirable development.
“I was informed by a reliable source that the Minna-Sarkin pawa-Kaduna Link Road, which had been closed to commuters for more than 10 years due to the actions of bandits in the area, is now open and free for cars to use. It is a very commendable achievement that this has been such a huge success.
It is important to remember that Jambros and more than fifty members of his gang met their deaths on Wednesday morning when they were attempting to flee the assault that was being carried out by the men of the Joint Security Taskforce, which was led by the military, in the towns that are located around Shiroro and Munya that are located in the state.
The Economic Community Of West African States said on Sunday it was continuing sanctions on Niger’s military dictatorship imposed after a July coup, saying progress on the transition to civilian rule was needed to lift the penalties.
ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray stated a commission of Benin, Togo, and Sierra Leone would interact with Niger military rulers to deliberate on relaxing sanctions.
In addition to 65 other students receiving free housing as part of the university’s scholarship programs, 840 students received tuition-free scholarships from Lead City University for the 2022–2023 academic year.
The scholarship grants were valued at N322, 606,250.00, or three hundred and twenty-two million, six hundred, and six thousand, two hundred and fifty naira.
During a press conference on the institution’s post-16 convocation over the weekend, Lead City University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo, revealed this to the media.
He noted that in order to provide financial support to worthy students who encounter financial difficulties, Lead City University has established a number of scholarship programs.
With effect from January 1, 2023, Adeyemo’s term has been extended by a further five years.
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Fullbright scholar Dr. Atim Eneida George was being hosted by the university, he said, adding that “the collaborative projects initiated during her visit period have set the stage for continued academic excellence and global engagement.”
Adeyemo stated: “Lead City University has set up a number of scholarship programs to help worthy students who are struggling financially. These scholarships are given out according to certain requirements established by our university, financial necessity, and academic merit.
Through the provision of these scholarships, we make our educational possibilities accessible to students who would not otherwise be able to pursue higher education. To find students who require financial assistance, we actively work with non-governmental organizations, government agencies, and local organizations.
By providing flexible payment alternatives and discounted tuition for students from low-income families, we aim to increase access to education. This makes it possible to prevent financial limitations from impeding education.
Nigerian Breweries Plc has stated that Mr. Asue Ighodalo, the chairman, has resigned, altering the makeup of the board of directors.
This was announced to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Friday in Lagos by the company secretary, Mr. Uaboi Agbebaku.
According to Agbebaku, Ighodalo notified the business of his intention to step down and volunteer for public service.
In accordance with good corporate governance, he announced that Ighodalo would step down as chairman and from the board on December 31, 2023.
Ighodalo, according to Agbebaku, expressed mixed feelings about the choice, describing it as a difficult sacrifice that would allow him to devote himself fully to the new cause.
“I humbly announce my resignation from the position of Chairman of the Board of Nigerian Breweries Plc, effective December 31, 2023.
“After giving it some thought, I have chosen to volunteer to serve my beloved country in the public sector.
“I am proud to have been a part of such a strong organization that is prepared to take on opportunities and overcome obstacles in Nigeria’s dynamic business environment,” he remarked.
In addition, Agbebaku declared that Sijbe Hiemstra, the longest-serving director, will serve as the company’s temporary chairman beginning on January 1, 2024, until a permanent chairman is chosen.
He declared that Hiemstra will lead the board’s operations and supervise the selection of a permanent chairman during the transitional phase.
“After Ndidi Nwuneli’s term as an independent non-executive director of the firm ends, we also announce her tenure’s completion.
The board also announces Stella Ojekwe-Onyejeli’s nomination as a non-executive director, beginning January 1, 2023, to cover a vacancy on the board.
“Ojekwe-Onyejeli is a qualified risk manager who has years of experience on the board. She has worked in the financial services industry and has a proven track record in enterprise risk management, internal auditing, business planning, and analytical abilities.
He stated, “Among others, she is a board member of Coronation Insurance Plc and Rand Merchant Bank.”
The continuous building of the Birnin Kebbi township roads is proceeding at a high grade, and Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris is pleased with this.
The governor’s chief press secretary, Ahmed Idris, made this announcement in a statement that was made available to media on Saturday in the state capital of Birnin Kebbi.
His principal, according to Idris, made the comments soon after examining the roads in the state capital’s Gwandangwaji neighborhood.
The governor expressed his appreciation for a “job well done” and complimented the contractor and the state Ministry of Works.
He clarified that in order to guarantee rapid development throughout the state, his administration will not waver in its commitment to building more infrastructure.
“We have already flagged off Yauri township road, they will soon move to Zuru and Arugungu Emirates for the same project,” Idris said, expressing his happiness over the work and his vow to make a similar gift to the other three Emirates in the state.
The governor reaffirmed that his administration is prepared to give priority to work in other areas, including as youth empowerment, health, and education.
Speaking as well, Muslim Farouk, the state commissioner for works, commended the governor for appointing them to the task and gave his word that it would be finished by the deadline.
The agitator for the Yoruba nation, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also referred to as Sunday Igboho, has reiterated the goal of his movement to establish an independent Yoruba nation, even in the face of the election of a Yoruba president.
In an interview, Igboho stated his stance.
When questioned about abandoning the sovereignty movement when Yoruba President Bola Tinubu gained office, Igboho stated that his Ilana Omo Oodua group had started agitating well in advance of Tinubu’s election.
“Even after President Bola Tinubu emerged, we haven’t given up on our agitation for the Yoruba country. Long before Tinubu secured the All Progressives Congress presidential ticket, we had been engaged in this movement.
“We are not agitating because a Yoruba man was elected president of the nation. He stated, “We will continue to fight for the realization of the Yoruba nation even after Tinubu became president because he is a Yoruba man.”
Igboho added that although his group has been less visible lately, they are still actively advancing the cause and that the UN is periodically updated on the developments.
We are still working on the project, and the UN is aware of our actions, despite the fact that you may not have heard from or seen much of us lately. We have sent letters and correspondence to the international body updating them on our progress in the Yoruba battle,” he said.
He also disregarded those who questioned his ability to govern or his influence in the new Tinubu administration.
Igboho answered criticism that he was not qualified to lead the fight for self-determination.
“In this conflict, no one has the exclusive authority. We have leaders like Prof. Akintoye, but my detractors are unable to ascertain what is necessary to spearhead this effort in a lawful and peaceful manner,” he said.
Taiwo Oyekanmi was the former Director of Finance and Administration in the Oke-Mosan Abeokuta office of Governor Dapo Abiodun. On Friday, the Ogun State government announced a N50 million reward for information that leads to the capture of Oyekanmi’s killers.
On Wednesday, November 29, Oyekanmi, 51, was shot and killed by assailants near the Kuto Flyover Bridge in Abeokuta.
When the dead and two other people returned to the governor’s office in Abeokuta with money purportedly taken from two significant commercial banks in the city, they were approached by the thugs brandishing guns.
The chartered accountant, born in Ifonyintedo, was assassinated by the attackers, who also stole the large sum of money.
Governor Dapo Abiodun pledged to use all available means to ensure that the assassins of the top government servant are held accountable, stating that the death of the official left his cabinet distraught and shaken.
But according to a statement released by the state government on Friday, anyone who can provide information that aids security officers in apprehending murderers stands to earn a N50 million cash reward.
The following is a partial excerpt from the announcement: “The Ogun State Government has declared a N50 million reward for information leading to the capture of the individuals responsible for the death of the state’s Director of Finance and Administration, Mr. Taiwo Oyekanmi, on November 30, 2023, in Abeokuta.
The Federal Government has declared that as of January 17, public facilities that do not meet the minimal requirements for accessibility for people with disabilities (PWDs) would be closed.
While briefing reporters in Abuja on Thursday, Dr. James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), revealed.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the press conference was held in observance of the 16th International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in 2023 as part of the activism.
The five-year deadline that the federal government issued to organizations is scheduled to expire on January 16, 2024, and Lalu stated that the commission will move swiftly thereafter.
According to the commission’s formation regulations, this commission was given complete authority to enforce its laws when it was founded.
We are now moving from the era of advocacy to enforcement. Organizations were given five years to comply with accessibility requirements, and those five years are set to expire on January 16 of next year.
He declared, “By January, we would deploy all of our resources to ensure that the law’s provisions are appropriately implemented.”
He said that in order to guarantee the accessibility law’s implementation, the commission would enlist the help of all pertinent parties to form a special taskforce.
“We will begin convening with our partners to form a taskforce well in advance of Christmas, with the goal of having everything operational by year’s end.”
“So that as we approach the beginning of the following year, the taskforce will get right to work, and by January 17 at 12 a.m., the accessibility laws will be enforced.”
He declared, “The taskforce of the commission will depart in full force and will begin visiting key offices for physical assessments of the facilities in the key offices.”
The NCPWD Chief also stated that the commission would guarantee that organizations adhere to the five percent job chances for people with disabilities as well as their accessibility regulations.
“The staff makeup in these institutions may be just as important to us as the actual facilities when it comes to our evaluation.
“We need to know how many of them are people with disabilities, how many staffing decisions there have been overall, and how long the five people have been maintained in these institutions. We need to find out all of this, so they will know whether or not they follow the law,” he stated.
The commission was fully supported by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in putting their accessibility laws into effect, according to Dr. Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
Edu gave the Executive Secretary her word that she would assist efforts to enforce accessibility legislation.
She says that all Nigerians have a shared duty for the efficient application and upholding of the applicable disability legislation.
In order to support the commission in its efforts to safeguard the rights and privileges of its members, she reassured all parties involved that they would do so.