Why I dumped PDP to emerge SDP candidate, by ex-guber aspirant
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A former governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has said that he dumped the party to emerge candidate of the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to achieve his dreams of creating wealth for the citizens of the state.
Otunba Akingboye lost at the primary of the PDP which was won by Agboola Ajayi.
Akingboye said he has been contesting at the primary of the PDP for 21 years and was never given a chance to emerge as the party’s candidate.
The Certified Fraud Examiner, who spoke to our reporter in Akure, said he would win the November 16 governorship election because the people would vote for personality and not political party.
He said his interaction with voters across the state indicated that the people needed somebody like him to move the state forward.
Rivers crisis: Call members to order, pro-Wike chairmen tell NULGE president
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The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has faulted the National Union of Local Government Employees over its planned protest against the police barricade of the 23 local government council secretariats in Rivers State.
This was as they asked the NULGE to call its members in the state to order and that the local government councils staff too should “refrain from any protest that their greedy leaders want to drag them into.”
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Recall that the NULGE President in the state, Clifford Paul, in a statement in Port Harcourt on Saturday, gave the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, a four-day ultimatum to order his men to vacate the 23 LG councils they have presently barricaded or the union would mobilise its members for a protest.
Paul, according to the statement alleged that the action of the police has prevented its members from going to work from where they provide for their families and the attendant man-hour losses.
Similarly, the State chairmen of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Alex Agwanwor and his Trade Union Congress counterparty, Ikechukwu Onyefuru, in a joint statement also condemned the action of the police and backed the NULGE ultimatum to the IGP for his men to vacate the council headquarters or face similar protest.
But, the embattled Rivers State ALGON Chairman, Allwell Ihunda, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accused NULGE of taking sides in the political crisis in the state.
Ihunda, who stated this at a media briefing in Port Harcourt on Sunday also faulted Governor Siminalayi Fubara for appointing NULGE members who are council workers into caretaker committees for the 23 LGAs, saying it is wrong except they resign from their duties.
Nigeria to become green reference point for African market – Ngelale
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The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, SPEC, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, has expressed optimism that Nigeria has the potential to become a green reference point for large markets in Africa.
The Presidential Special Envoy disclosed this after a follow-up meeting with the leadership of the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria, InfraCorp, at the weekend in Abuja where the progress of the Evergreen City project was discussed.
He expressed confidence over the international interest and time-bound deliverables, adding that the Evergreen City development is aimed at showcasing Nigerian ingenuity and talent, positioning the country as a manufacturing hub.
According to the SPEC in brief made available to journalists at the State House, Abuja, the Friday meeting demonstrated the government’s commitment to executing well-laid plans, harnessing national talent, and driving success in the landmark project.
As Nigeria strives to become a leader in green development, the Evergreen City is framed to set a new standard for sustainability and innovation on the continent
Post-holiday follow-up meeting with the leadership of the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) on the development of Evergreen City was held on Friday evening.
“With time-bound deliverables and immense international interest in the landmark development, we are more confident than ever that with the diligent execution of well-laid plans, Nigeria will be the green reference point for large markets becoming large producers in Africa.
Police hunt for killers of retired army general slain in Abuja estate robbery
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ABUJA – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a manhunt for the killers of retired Army Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere, who was slain in a robbery attack at Sunshine Estate in Abuja.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m.
According to the police, a group of armed robbers invaded the estate, broke into the general’s residence, and shot him during a struggle.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Benneth C. Igweh, has condemned the attack and promised to leave no stone unturned in apprehending the perpetrators.
A statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, indicated that the police have commenced a thorough investigation into the incident and are urging anyone with useful information to come forward.
“CP Benneth Igweh assures the family and the public of swift justice, with every effort being made to ensure the perpetrators of this atrocious act are apprehended and brought to justice,” she added.
The retired general’s body has been deposited at a hospital mortuary for autopsy, while the investigation is ongoing.