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Oborevwori advocates for a reduction in housing rents

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10 hours ago

March 18, 2025

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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to real estate firms in the state to help in reducing the cost of rents payable on rented properties in the state.

The governor, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Johnson Erijo, made the appeal on Monday at the 13th anniversary/annual convention of Property World Africa Network Marketing Company in Asaba, the state capital.

“I would like to use this medium to appeal to real estate organisations to help in reducing the cost of rents payable on rented properties.

“The current skyrocketing rents are not sustainable, especially for public service workers. I urge you to apply your innovative skills to find ways to make housing more affordable,” he said.

The governor lauded the visionary leadership of the company, stating that it had redefined excellence in the real estate sector.

He said, “As we reflect on PWAN’s journey, we must applaud the visionary leadership that propelled this company from its humble beginnings in 2012 to become a key player in Africa’s real estate sector.

“Over the past 13 years, PWAN has not only expanded its market presence but has also redefined excellence in the real estate sector.

“Its ability to adapt, innovate, and deliver top-notch real estate solutions has earned it the trust of clients and investors nationwide.”

The Global President and immediate-past Group Managing Director of PWAN, Dr Obioma Onwumere, described the firm as an empowerment industry.

“This is a gathering of entrepreneurs here in Asaba. PWAN group is not just only in the real estate business but it’s an empowerment industry.

“The mandate of the PWAN group is that each affiliate will empower 10 and that 10 will empower another 10, which will continue in that circle.

“Together, PWAN will change the face of empowerment in Nigeria,” he said.

In his remarks shortly after his appointment, the Acting Managing Director of PWAN group, Prof Julius Oyedemi, pledged to uphold the vision of the company.

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Reps Move to Investigate Killings In Igbatoro Community

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1 minute ago

March 18, 2025

Gloria Ikibah

By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives has condemned in its entirety the massacre and kidnapping at Igbatoro Famnilugba Community by armed herdsmen.

The House therefore called on the Federal Government to establish a Military Post in Igbatoro Community in Akure North Local Government of Ondo State to stop further killing and kidnapping of harmless farmers in that area;

The lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators of the criminal act, and ensure that those kidnapped should be released as urgent as possible.

This resolution was sequel to the adoption of a matter of urgent public importance on the “Need for the Federal Government to Intervene In the Massive Massacre and Kidnapping at Igbatoro Familugba Community in Akure North by the Armed Herdsmen”, by Rep. Abiodun Derin Adesida on Tuesday at plenary.

Debating the motion, Rep. Adesida noted that gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen, in the early hours of Saturday, attacked four communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, leaving scores of people living in the communities were killed in the midnight attack.

He said: “The recent massacre and kidnapping at Igbatoro Familugba Community 1% of March, 2025 by a group of Armed herdsmen who massacre and kidnapped one of the farmers, who was later rescued with a ransom of 1, 200, 000 (one million, two hundred thousand, Naira, only;

“The people of Igbatoro Familugba, Ajegunle, Bolorunduro, Egbeta, OjuMola, Ago—Ada, Obatedo, Asaboro, Ago~Alhaji, Araromi Camp, Sunday Camp, Power line Camp, Ago—Dada and Ala Elefosan in Akure North Local Government of Ondo State are predominantly farmers producing Agricultural Produce in large commercial quantity.

“Alarmed that on 6 of March, 2025 herdsmen attacked some villages in Igbatoro Familugba Community on Sunday and Alhajido Camps, killing nine helpless persons in the middle of the night, machete those trying to escape and burnt down their houses.

“Disturbed that the attack started last Monday, but the most severe assault happened On Fridayfight wheré the bandits struck while people were asleep, opening firé–indiscriminately, many ran into the bush, while some were not so lucky”.

He stated that the attack by the armed herdsmen has caused immense suffering, trauma and devastation to the affected families and the community at large; even as he expressed worries that perpetrators of this atrocity have shown no regard for human life, dignity, or the rule of law.

“Also aware that Section of 14 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 provides that it is the responsibility of the Federal Government to protect the lives and properties of its citizens;

“Cognizant of the need to take measures to prevent future occurrences of such violence and ensure the safety and security of all citizens”, he added.

The House observe a minute silence In honour of those that lost their lives, and directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to send relief materials to affected victims.

The House further mandated its Committee on National Security and Intelligence to investigate massive massacre and kidnapping at Igbatoro Familugba Community by Fulani Herdsmen and report within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.

The House also mandated the National Emergence Disaster Preparedness to ensure compliance.

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Just in: Senate moves to make Facebook, others have offices in Nigeria

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16 minutes ago

March 18, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Bill seeking to make it necessary for social media platforms to have physical offices within Nigeria, on Tuesday witnessed a significant progress.

The Bill promoted by Senator Ned Nwoko was read the second time in the Senate chamber.

The proposed law titled, ‘A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to make it mandatory for social media platforms to have physical offices within Nigeria and for other related matters 2025’, passed the second reading after receiving an overwhelming support from the lawmakers.

Details shortly….

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FCT minister, Wike revokes right of occupancy of new PDP National Secretariat

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1 hour ago

March 18, 2025

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…over inconsistent regulatory procedures

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocation for the new Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Central Business Area of Abuja.

According to a statement released by the FCT Administration, the land allocation for the PDP’s proposed new headquarters, which had been a subject of controversy since its approval, has now been rescinded.

The Minister reportedly cited “inconsistent documentation and non-compliance with regulatory procedures” as primary reasons for the revocation.

Wike, who has been at the forefront of several administrative reforms in the FCT, emphasized that the move aligned with his administration’s commitment to transparency and the enforcement of land-use policies in the capital.

“The decision was taken in the interest of the public good and to uphold the integrity of our land administration system,” Wike was quoted to have said in a terse statement to the press.

In a swift riposte, the PDP condemned the action, describing it as politically motivated and an attempt to undermine the party’s growth and operations.

“This decision is an outright attack on the PDP and an attempt to stifle the opposition in the country,” the party said in a statement, vowing to challenge the revocation in court.

PDP’s revoked plot of land is one of the over 4,000 land allocations reportedly affected in the revocation, which the FCTA hinged on failure by allottees to pay ground rents for upwards of ten years. Many allottees of land in the centre if Abuja, according to the FCTA, had not paid Ground rents for 40 to 43 years.