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Ugwuanyi evacuates 135 Enugu students from UNIJOS during the Jos crisis

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Ugwuanyi evacuates 135 Enugu students from UNIJOS during the Jos crisis

Following the recent crisis in Jos, Plateau State capital, the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has safely evacuated 135 indigenes of the state who are students at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) from the school to their respective homes and destinations.

According to a statement issued by Hon. Chidi Ilogebe, Special Adviser to Gov. Ugwuanyi on Students Affairs, 37 evacuated students returned safely to Enugu yesterday, 28 were transported to Abuja to rejoin their loved ones, and others were taken to their various homes within Plateau and surrounding areas based on their requests, all amid tight security.

Following the Jos crisis, Gov. Ugwuanyi directed his Special Assistant on Students Affairs, Hon. Ilogebe, to take immediate steps to ensure that Enugu students at UNIJOS were evacuated to their various states of residence for safety reasons.
Hon. Ilogede said he led a delegation to receive students from UNIJOS who returned to Enugu at about 10 p.m. yesterday, describing Gov. Ugwuanyi as a “welfarist and proactive leader.”

One of the UNIJOS students who returned to Enugu State, Anthony Chinedu Onah, a 200-level History and International Studies student, expressed gratitude to Gov. Ugwuanyi for his proactiveness, concern, and commitment to the welfare, safety, and security of all indigenes of the state, regardless of where they live.

Onah revealed that Gov. Ugwuanyi’s proactive action prompted other governors in the South East to dispatch rescue teams to UNIJOS to evacuate their citizens.

“We express our gratitude to our Governor (Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi) and his SA (on Students Affairs) for their support and prompt action, which not only assisted us in evacuating, but also encouraged other states to do so. UNIJOS is proud of you (Ugwuanyi) for the fatherly role you played,” he said.

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Olivia Nebeokike, a 300-level Marketing student, also spoke up, expressing her surprise at the governor’s gesture, stating that they couldn’t believe their state government would come looking for them at a time when they were in distress.

My election triumphs in court was miracles says Akeredolu

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My election triumphs in court was miracles says Akeredolu

Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State, has hailed his successes in court, from the Election Petition Tribunal to the Supreme Court, as one of many God-given miracles in his life.

From the tribunal to the apex court, Akeredolu, the All Progressive Congress’s governorship candidate, defeated Mr Eyitayo Jegede, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate.

The governor said he owed his win at the apex court to God Almighty alone while speaking at a special thanksgiving ceremony held at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew’s Anglican Communion in Imola, Owo, his hometown, on Sunday.

“Now is the most essential time to thank God,” he continued. Nobody except God could have made it happen. We prevailed before the Tribunal, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court as well. Thanking God is a good thing.”

He praised his legal staff for their efforts and promised to continue his development projects around the state.

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Bishop Stephen Fagbemi of the Owo Anglican Diocese remarked in his sermon that only God can save individuals in any condition.

“Who can be against us if God is on our side?” All technicalities are dwarfed by God. Mr. Governor and Mr. Chancellor, I’m not sure how you earned this undeserved favor, but I do know that God has made a covenant of compassion and mercy with your family. The cleric remarked, “But for God, this judgment may have gone the other way.”

Are you in agreement? Nigeria Is Becoming A ‘Cow Republic Under Presidency – Ortom

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Are you in agreement? Nigeria Is Becoming A ‘Cow Republic Under Presidency – Ortom

President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval to review grazing reserves in 25 states in the country has been criticised by Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.

This was said in a statement signed by Terver Akase, the governor’s chief press secretary, on Friday.

Governor Ortom stated that the decision appeared to be the President’s attempt to turn Nigeria into a “cow republic.”

“We were shocked and disappointed to read a statement from the Presidency indicating that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved recommendations from a committee to review 368 grazing sites across 25 states in the country “with dispatch,” to determine the levels of encroachment,” the statement read in part.

“In a country where insecurity is at an all-time high, with hundreds of people killed by armed herders, bandits, and other terrorists, the Presidency is only concerned about the safety of animals and is using all government machinery and arsenals to impose grazing reserves and cattle routes on Nigerians. This is inexcusable!” he exclaimed.

The governor went on to accuse the Buhari administration of “turning a blind eye to the inconceivable amounts of livestock incursion on Nigerians’ lands.”

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“Mr. President has never spoken out against herdsmen’s actions or the attacks they perpetrate on innocent people. The only time the President is heard discussing the herders’ atrocities is when he defends them. The Presidency has made it apparent that it wants to plunge the country into an avoidable crisis. Otherwise, what justifies President Buhari’s insistence on the establishment of grazing reserves across the country when Nigerians have openly defied the program and embraced ranching instead of open grazing?”

 

 Bayelsa SSG pays ransom as kidnappers release their own mother 34 days later

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 Bayelsa SSG pays ransom as kidnappers release their own mother 34 days later

After 32 days in prison, Betinah Benson, mother of Bayelsa state government secretary Kombowei Benson, has regained her freedom.
The 80-year-old grandmother was kidnapped from her home in Ekeki, Yenagoa, the state capital, on July 20.

On Sunday, the Bayelsa commissioner of police, Echeng Echeng, confirmed her release at the SSG’s mansion.

According to the commissioner, she was released as a result of police pressure.

“Our message to individuals who are participating in such horrible acts is that it is a crime, and you will be arrested no matter how involved you are,” Echeng stated.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping, according to NAN.

The SSG said the kidnappers were given a “token present of N4 million and two android phones” in exchange for his mother’s release.

The kidnappers had previously wanted a ransom of N500 million, according to the SSG.
“Mama has returned to the house, and I want to thank God and the state security team,” he stated.

“I am overjoyed that my mother has returned. They will not believe me if I tell them the ransom was not paid.

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“I refused to pay N500 million when they wanted it. I handed them a token to allow Mama to return home, even though I said I wouldn’t pay.”

Fuel prices remain unchanged until the FG and labor reach an agreement – PPPRA

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Fuel prices remain unchanged until the FG and labor reach an agreement – PPPRA

The Petroleum Industry Act, according to the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, foreshadowed the complete liberalization of the downstream oil sector.

It was quick to point out, however, that the negotiations between the Federal Government and labor would minimize the impact of the subsidy elimination on the sector’s full deregulation.

Abdulkadir Saidu, the PPPRA’s Executive Secretary, claimed in an Abuja statement that the price of gasoline will be reduced in such a way that it would not create hardship to consumers.

“There is no doubt that the PIA signifies the beginning of comprehensive deregulation of the downstream sector,” he said.

“However, it is important to highlight that the PIA does not immediately result in a rise in the price of PMS.

“Until negotiations with organized labor, which will produce a workable framework that minimizes the impact of a market-based pricing strategy on the masses, are concluded, the current price will remain.”

The PIA, according to Saidu, established a legal, governance, regulatory, and fiscal framework for the Nigerian petroleum industry, host community development, and other associated problems.

He claimed that the Act represented the start of a new era in the oil and gas industry’s growth and development.
“Keeping the promise of creating an environment with a transparent, clear, and rigorous legal and regulatory system will undoubtedly open up new vistas in the oil and gas business, as well as the Nigerian economy,” Saidu said.

He noted that, among other benefits, implementing the PIA will provide a more consistent level of operations and less burdensome regulatory oversight of the business.

“The PPPRA commends the Federal Government in particular for taking the bold step of resolving long-standing issues such as the issue of overlapping functions in the sector’s regulation,” he said.

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The Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission, as well as the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, were established to clearly define the roles of industry operators and regulators, according to Saidu.

BREAKING: Ex-Nigeria’s First Lady Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi dies at 98

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BREAKING: Ex-Nigeria’s First Lady Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi dies at 98

Victoria Nwanyiocha Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s former First Lady, has died.

According to a close family ally, she died about 5.00 a.m. on Monday, the same day her friend and age mate, Chief Adanma Okpara, the former Premier of Eastern Nigeria, died.

She was the widow of Gen. Johnson Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, the first Nigerian military head of state, who was assassinated in Ibadan by Murtala Mohammed in a countercoup.

On November 21, 1923, he was born. From 16 January 1966 to 29 July 1996, Lady Ironsi served as Nigeria’s second First Lady.

As a 16-year-old student at Holy Rosary Convent School in Okigwe, she married Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi in 1953.

When she was visited at her home in Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, her son, Amb Thomson Aguiyi-Ironsi, was not present; however, when contacted by phone, he just indicated he will speak with her shortly.

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Adanma Okpara was born in June 1924, while Lady Aguiyi-Ironsi was born in November 1923.

MURIC warns Gov. Lalong against interfering in the trial of suspect arrested in connection with the deaths of 22 Muslims

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MURIC warns Gov. Lalong against interfering in the trial of suspect arrested in connection with the deaths of 22 Muslims

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has stated that Governor Simon Lalong’s apology for the recent killings of 22 Muslim travelers in his state will be accepted as long as the 23 suspects arrested in connection with the killings are given a free and fair trial.

Remember that on August 14, 2021, hoodlums killed 22 Muslims in Plateau State.

Nigerians, including the Governor of People’s State, Governor Simon Lalong, condemned the killings.

The governor also expressed regret to the people of Ondo for the incident.

MURIC Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Institute’s Director, issued a statement on Monday urging the Governor to apologize to the government and people of Bauchi State, as well as Nigerian Muslims in general.

He claimed that these were the people whose feelings had been hurt the most by the senseless attack, and that they needed assurances that it would not happen again.

“A special delegation to Bauchi to express condolences to Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi and his family, whose members were brutally murdered,” he said.

“MURIC joins Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi in demanding compensation for the families of the victims,” he says. All of the victims of the unprovoked attack were family breadwinners.”

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The statement continued, “We will frown at any interference, indication of interest, or deliberate action or inaction capable of delaying or derailing the course of justice through the office of the attorney general or unnecessary transfer of the judge handling the case or any other means,” adding that “we will frown at any interference, indication of interest, or deliberate action or inaction capable of delaying or derailing the course of justice through the office of the attorney general or unnecessary transfer of the judge handling the case or any other means.”

Sit-at-home: Ebonyi Police Force declared lawlessness to be a zero-tolerance policy

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Sit-at-home: Ebonyi Police Force declared lawlessness to be a zero-tolerance policy

The Ebonyi State Police Command and other security agencies have pledged to conduct state-wide intensive patrols in response to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) recent declaration of a sit-at-home order.

IPOB had set Monday as the date for its weekly sit-at-home program. The secessionist group, however, was forced to call off the action due to pressure.

Despite the suspension, parts of the region saw a ghost town on Monday last week.

However, in a statement issued by DSP Loveth Odah, the state Police Public Relations Officer, the command warned any group or organizers of the sit-at-home program to heed the order or face the consequences.

According to the PPRO, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Aliyu Garba, has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical/Operational Units to monitor the secessionist group’s activities in order to maintain law and order in the state.

The Commissioner stated that the command has zero tolerance for lawlessness, adding that the state’s security agencies would no longer fold their hands and watch as any group or individual violates the fundamental rights of law-abiding citizens, emphasizing that Ebonyi has always been a peaceful state.

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He reassured residents that they would be safe, and urged them to go about their lawful business without fear of being intimidated or harassed by any group or individual.

“The general public, particularly parents and guardians, should monitor and discourage their children/wards from engaging in any unlawful activity or criminal acts,” he said, adding that “the long arm of the law will definitely catch up with any criminal.”

Taofeek Ajilesoro, member of the Reps, has filed peace suit against Ife-Modakeke

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Taofeek Ajilesoro, member of the Reps, has filed peace suit against Ife-Modakeke

Taofeek Ajilesoro, a lawmaker in the House of Representatives representing the federal constituency of Ife, has urged citizens and residents of Ife and Modakeke to put down their swords and allow for peace.

Ajilesoro also urged residents of the affected community not to allow criminal elements to seize any opportunity to cause unrest and mayhem.

The lawmaker said in a statement released on Monday that because it was an undeniable fact that Nigeria was facing security challenges as a nation, the people should allow peace to reign.

The lawmaker also urged people to join hands with the Ooni of Ife and the Ogunsua of Modakeke in their efforts to ensure peace in both towns.

While praising the state government for acting quickly to restore order, Ajilesoro assured that security operatives were working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators of the heinous act to justice.

He also urged citizens and residents of the affected communities to leave the work of constituted security agencies to them and not to take the law into their own hands.

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“We should not allow evildoers to jeopardize our peaceful coexistence that we have enjoyed for years,” he says.

“As we are all aware, progress and development can only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace and love.”

Osimhen sent off against Venezia in Serie A

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Osimhen sent off against Venezia in Serie A

On Sunday, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen received a straight red card in their 2-0 victory over Venezia.

It was their first game of the Serie A season 2021/2022.

In the 23rd minute, Osimhen was sent off for violent conduct on Daan Heymans prior to a corner kick.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Luciano Spalletti’s team maintained their composure and kept their opponents from scoring.
Both Lorenzo Insigne and Eljif Elmas scored in the 62nd and 72nd minutes to ensure they received all three points.

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Napoli’s next/ two Serie A matches against Genoa and Juventus will be without Osimhen.

Last season, the 24-year-old scored 10 goals in 24 Serie A games.

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