Dozens of people were feared trapped after a two-storey building still under construction, housing traders and shop owners collapsed at the Eke Amawbia market in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Thursday, 4 July, 2024. Although the casualty figure has not been officially ascertained, it was gathered that lives might have been lost in the incident and many are feared trapped under the rubble. Eyewitnesses, who said the incident happened at about noon, creating panic among some of the traders and residents in the area, added that the two-storey building suddenly crumbled, burying numerous traders beneath the debris. As of…
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Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday, declared the Peoples Democratic Party, February 22, 2024, primary election, that produced Asue Ighodalo as its governorship candidate invalid. Justice Ekwo made the declaration while delivering judgment in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/165/2024, which was instituted by the aggrieved delegates, particularly, one Kelvin Mohammed in a representative capacity. Justice Ekwo voided the primaries on the ground that 378 delegates who were supposed to vote at the primary election were unlawfully excluded by PDP. The court held that both the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 and the PDP guidelines were…
At least four unregistered bakeries in Port Harcourt City and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas of Rivers state have been shut down by the officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control(NAFDAC). According to the agency, the four bakeries were operating without registration licences and with unhygienic practices. The NAFDAC Director, South-South Zone, Chukwuma Oligbu, who made this disclosure through a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday, 4 July, 2024, said the discovery followed the agency’s bid to stamp out the prevalence of quack and substandard bakeries in the state and the zone in general. Oligbu…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of the board Chairman and members for the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), reports thegazellenews.com S Those whose appointments were approved by the President are: Otunba Aderemi Abdul – Board Chairman (Independent Non-Executive Director) Engr. Uzoma Nwagba – Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Mrs. Aisha Abdullahi – Executive Director (Credit, Risk & Portfolio)/CRO Ms. Olanike Kolawole – Executive Director (Operations)/COO Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang – Non-Executive Director (MOFI Nominee) Dr. Peter Iwegbu – Non-Executive Director (NIMC Nominee) Mr. Mohammed Nasiru Abbas – Non-Executive Director (FMITI Nominee) Mr. Marvin Nadah –…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on the traditional institutions in the state to continue to support his government to promote peace, security and overall development of the state. The Governor stated this on Wednesday, 3 July, 2024, during the official coronation and presentation of staff of office to the first Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sakiru Oyewole Adekola-Oyelere, Ajani-Eedu II, held at Fiditi Grammar School, Fiditi, Oyo State. Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal, implored Oba Adekola-Oyelere to work closely with the government to address pressing issues in his domain and ensure the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on all security agencies in the state to join hands with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in ensuring adequate protection of lives and properties of the citizenry. Prince Abiodun made the call on Tuesday while receiving in audience, the new Comptroller, NIS, Ogun State command, Comptroller Grace Adeoye. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele noted that the NIS, as the gatekeepers of the nation’s borders, preventing the inflow of dangerous weapons, amongst others, needs the support of other sister security agencies for it to succeed in its…
Ogun State Government has approved the allocation of 15 housing units from the affordable housing programme in Itanrin, Ijebu-Ode, to the affected residents of Igbegba Housing Estate, whose houses were recently demolished. Fifteen 15 housing units were affected by the recent demolition as the state government intensified its urban regeneration programme. The General manager, Ogun State Housing Corporation, Mr. Wale Ojo, speaking during a visit to the site, described the exercise as a form of urban regeneration programme to ensure that the buildings meet current reality, as the housing units have lost its value. Ojo said residents were given four…
Succour is coming the way of motorists and residents of Ogun State as the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration has embarked on massive rehabilitation and reconstruction of many roads across the state. The rehabilitation, according to the Commissioner for Works, Engr Ade Akinsanya, will be priotised, based on fund availability and the economic viability of those roads. He said that 120 roads, spread across the 20 local governments in the State, were submitted by stakeholders. Engr Akinsanya said the move was in line with the avowed commitment of the Dapo Abiodun-led administration to make Ogun more attractive to both local and…
The Ogun State Police Command has said that three Indians and a Nigerian who were kidnapped on the 30 June at the Ilisan axis of the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin Expressway have been rescued. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abiodun Alamutu made the disclosure at a press briefing held at the Command’s Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, on Tuesday. It would be recalled that Governor Dapo Abiodun on Monday gave a marching order to the police and other security agencies in the state to go after the Kidnappers of the foreign nationals, who were abducted the first day they landed in the country.…
A tragic incident occurred as an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) took his own life on Monday, 1 July, 2024, at his residence in Abuja. PRNigeria gathered that the deceased, a member of Course 5, was described as diligent, efficient, and unassuming. The Commission is exploring possible factors, including mental health and family challenges, that may have contributed to the operative’s depression and tragic decision. When contacted on the incident, the EFCC spokesperson, Mr. Dele Oyewale told PRNigeria that an investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the suicide. The EFCC has not released…