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Just In: Former Anambra deputy speaker, slumps, dies during exercise
Ex-Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Hereford Oseke, has passed on.
Oseke, aged 64, collapsed during his regular exercise routine at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Monday.
He was promptly rushed to Apex Medical Centre, where he was pronounced dead.
Born in August 1960, Oseke hailed from Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area. He was a law graduate and had recently completed his Ph.D. in Public Administration.
Beyond his academic achievements, Oseke was a prominent figure in the freight forwarding industry in Port Harcourt and was also active in the importation of fishing feeds.
Oseke’s political career was marked by his affiliation with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
During Peter Obi’s tenure as governor, Oseke contested and won a seat in the Anambra State House of Assembly, where he served as the Majority Leader before being elected Deputy Speaker.
In his bid to expand his political influence, Oseke contested for the Awka North and South Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives but was defeated by the late Rt. Hon. Anayo Nnebe.
A devout Christian and a knight of St. Christopher, Harford Oseke is survived by his wife and children.
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JUST IN: Tinubu Heading For France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a state visit to France.
According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Emmanuel Macron invited his Nigerian counterpart to the European country.
Onanuga said the three-day visit will focus “on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation among others”.
“President Tinubu who will be traveling with the First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, will be received on Thursday at the 350-year-old French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée, by Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, for initial ceremonies that will dovetail into bilateral meetings.”
“During the visit, President Tinubu and President Macron will harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication. They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.
“Brigitte and Nigeria’s First Lady will discuss the latter’s passion for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope Initiative,” the statement read.
Tinubu and his wife who will be hosted to a state dinner by the French leader before their departure, will be accompanied by top government officials.
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200 trucks expected to load products daily from Port Harcourt Refinery —Presidency
Nigeria’s Presidency has said that as Port Harcourt Refinery begins operations on Tuesday, about 200 trucks are set to load petroleum production at the government-owned plant.
A presidential spokesperson, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement through his official X handle on Tuesday.
This comes as they Nigerian National Petroleum Company on Tuesday announced that Port Harcourt Refinery has commenced crude oil processing.
Reacting, Dare said, “200 trucks are expected to load products daily from the refinery, Renewing the Hopes of Nigeria.”
He added that “the Port Harcourt refinery has two wings.
“The Old Refinery comes on stream today with an installed production capacity of 60, 000 barrels per day of crude oil.”
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