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BREAKING: Eleme LG secretariat set ablaze in Rivers (VIDEO)

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A section of the Eleme Local Government Area secretariat in Rivers State has been set ablaze.

Channels Television reports that the newly elected chairman, Brain Gokpa, came to the LG secretariat accompanied by his councillors and supporters but discovered that some buildings in the complex had been set ablaze. The report cited a phone conversation with former Ambassador Oji Ngofa who hails from Eleme.

According to the report, there is a palpable fear of a potential outbreak of violence in some LGAs of the state.

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Businesswoman Slumps After Losing N2.3 Million In FCT Market

by Folarin Kehinde
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A businesswoman who has been identified as Rukaiyyat has slumped after she lost N2.3 million at the Abaji main market of the Federap Capital Territory.

According to an eyewitness, the woman, a petty trader from Auchi was at the market to by farm produce when she suddenly noticed that the money in her bag had disappeared.

The incident which took place on Friday got everyone surprised and worried at the same time, the eyewitness said.

The eyewitness said the woman was measuring melons and groundnuts into sacks when the incident happened.

“She was about to pay to traders when she noticed that her money had gone,” the eyewitness said.

He added, “She actually kept the money, which according to her was N2.3 million, cash inside a sack and as she was measuring melon and groundnut, the sack containing the money suddenly got missing.

Another eyewitness stated that the woman who crying aloud when saying that the borrowed the money in Edo to do business.

Subsequently, other traders in the market tried to resuscitate the businesswoman.

However, another women who went to console the victim, burst out into tears when she noticed that her own sack contain half bag of maize had also gotten missing.

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BREAKING: Nigerian Governors Declare Monday Holiday

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Ademola Adeleke of Osun State have declared Monday, October 7, 2024, a work-free day for teachers in their respective states.

The public holiday is in commemoration of this year’s World Teachers’ Day, a globally recognized event honoring the dedication and contributions of educators.

Governor Abiodun made the announcement during the World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta on Saturday, October 4.

Meanwhile private schools in the state have showed willingness to observe the holiday.

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Ogun State chapter, shared the notice of public holiday with its members on Sunday, October 6. As a result, academic activities in Ogun State will resume on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Similarly, Governor Adeleke declared the public holiday to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of teachers to the growth of the education sector, not only in Osun State and Nigeria but worldwide.

The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, in a statement emphasized the importance of teachers in shaping the future of society.

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VIDEO: “We need your help” Nigerian Girls in Mali Prison begs FG

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Nigerian girls reportedly seen in a viral video in Mali prison has appealed to the federal government to come to their rescue and ensure their repatriation to Nigeria.

The ladies were seen begging for help and lamenting the hardship melted on them by the Mali prison officials having spent several years in the prison.

Reacting, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, expressed shock and surprise at how some the ladies who were rescued from a sex trafficking syndicate in Mali and repatriated back to Nigeria, managed to return to that country.

Dabiri-Erewa was reacting to a trending video of some ladies who claimed to be Nigerians in a prison in the West African country pleading to be rescued.

She expressed disbelief at the situation and wondered how the girls managed to return to the country after their repatriation.

Speaking in a video posted on her X handle on Tuesday, the NIDCOM Chairperson lamented that despite President Bola Tinubu’s directive to ensure the return of stranded nationals in foreign countries, Nigerians should be cautious not to engage in criminal activities or irregular migration.

“I want to address once again a viral video showing some girls shouting from a prison in Mali, asking to be brought back home,” Dabiri-Erewa said in the video titled “Addressing the video circulating on Nigerian girls in a prison in Mali.”

“Some time ago, the Chief of Defence Staff helped us to repatriate about 40 girls. We have identified that some of those girls who were brought back at that time have shockingly found their way back to Mali.

“So, while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed that wherever Nigerians are stranded, we must ensure their return, it is also wrong to commit crimes and engage in criminal behaviour.

The Office of the National Security Adviser is responsible for the multi-agency team handling evacuations, and the NSA’s office has been repatriating people.

“We want to appeal to Nigerians to obey the laws of other countries. Crime, criminality, and irregular migration are extremely dangerous. Where you are running to might be worse than where you are running from,” she cautioned.

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VIDEO: Fubara swears in new Rivers LG chairmen

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in the newly elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas, following their victories in Saturday’s Local Government Council elections.

The swearing-in ceremony held on Sunday at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, saw 22 chairmen from the Action Peoples Party (APP) and one from the Action Alliance officially inaugurated into office.

After the electoral process, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) declared the APP victorious in 22 local government areas, while the Action Alliance secured one chairmanship seat.

Governor Fubara, while addressing the newly sworn-in chairmen, congratulated them on their electoral victories.

The ceremony was graced by notable dignitaries, including the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who was in attendance to lend his support.

Each chairman was accompanied by a guest, as stipulated by the state government, and they are now expected to immediately assume their duties, focusing on fulfilling their campaign promises and improving the welfare of their local communities.

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BREAKING: Governor Fubara Set to Swear in Newly Elected LG Chairmen

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set to swear in newly elected local government chairmen today, following their successful election on Saturday, as announced by Dr. Tammy Danagogo, Secretary to the State Government in a statement .

This development comes after the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission declared the winners of the local government elections, with 22 of 23 local governments being won by the Action Peoples Party (APP).

The statement reads:

His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Governor of Rivers State, will today Sunday, October 6, 2024, swear-in the newly elected Council Chairmen at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, by 4pm.

The newly elected Chairmen, along with one (1) guest each, are expected to be seated by 3:30pm.

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Rivers LG Polls: APP Wins 22 Out Of 23 Chairmanship Positions

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Action People’s Party (APP) has won 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in the just-concluded local government election in Rivers State.

The Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Adolphus Enebeli declared the results on Saturday in Port Harcourt.

However, the state electoral umpire suspended the declaration of results for Etche Local Government Area (LGA) because the collation is ongoing.

Enebeli said the results for Etche LGA will be declared alongside that of the 319 councillorship seats at a later date.

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I don’t have money to marry another wife —Gov Eno

by Folarin Kehinde
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Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, has ruled out the possibility of taking a second wife due to financial constraints.

The governor’s statement comes amidst speculation about his personal life, but he has consistently maintained that his focus is on governing the state.

He humorously dismissed the idea during a separate visit by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

He said, “I’m not considering remarrying anytime soon. I don’t have the money to pay another bride price.”

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Police chase electoral officials, voters in Rivers, seize ballot papers

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Officials of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC and voters ran for their lives when police officers stormed Elekahia Primary School in Port Harcourt City local government area, on Saturday.

About 21 Hilux patrol vans with heavily armed officers drove into the school which has 10 polling units.

Officials of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSEIC) who had set up their stands were chased out of the Ward.

One of the policemen was heard saying, ‘”Come here, remove that vest. What are you doing here? Common move!”

The policemen, some of whom were masked, also asked the officials to remove their vest and hand it to them.

The operatives also shot teargas canister directly into the crowd of people who who were running for their lives.

A policeman fired another teargas at by-standers at the entrance of the Street and residents who came out to cast their votes ran helter-skelter.

Many of RSIEC officials, voters and residents of the community ran into Boms streets in Elekahia community in confused manner, thereby creating tension in the area, as the several police patrol vans sped out of the area with many election materials.

When contacted, spokesperson of the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said she was not aware of the incident.

“I’m not aware. You are just telling me now, ” she said.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, had ordered his men not to provide security during the election, citing a court order.

On the election eve, Governor Siminalayi Fubara had accused the IGP of taking orders from some politicians in Abuja.

He had also vowed to hold Egbetokun responsible if there is breakdown of law and order in the state.

However, the IGP denied the allegations in a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi.

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RIVERS CRISIS: A NOTE OF CAUTION

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

I am aware that the local government election taking place in Rivers State today, October 5, has been a subject of great interest to political actors.

The political happenings in Rivers State in the past days is a cause for serious concern for everyone, especially lovers of democracy and all actors within the peace and security sector of our nation.

Elections are the cornerstone of democracy because they are the primary source of legitimacy. This process renews the faith of citizens in their country as it affords them the opportunity to have a say on who governs them.

Every election is significant, whether at national or sub-national levels as it counts as a gain and honour to democracy.

It is the responsibility of all stakeholders, especially state institutions, to work towards the promotion of sound democratic culture of which periodic election stands as a noble virtue.

Democracy is our collective asset, its growth and progress is dependent on governments commitment to uphold the rule of law and pursue the interest of peace and justice at all times.

Institutions of the state, especially security agencies must refrain from actions that could lead to breakdown of law and order.

Rivers State represents the gateway to the Niger Delta and threat to peace in the state could have huge security implications in the region.

Let me sound a note of caution to all political actors in this crisis to be circumspect and patriotic in the pursuit of their political ambition and relevance.

I am calling on the National Judicial Commission (NJC) to take action that will curb the proliferation of court orders and judgements, especially those of concurrent jurisdiction giving conflicting orders. This, if not checked, will ridicule the institution of the judiciary and derail our democracy.

The political situation in Rivers State, mirrors our past, the crisis of the Old Western Region. I, therefore, warn that Rivers should not be used as crystal that will form the block that will collapse our democracy.

State institutions especially the police and the judiciary and all other stakeholders must always work for public interest and promote common good such as peace, justice and equality.

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