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Ugochinyere, Others Support Emergence Of Yayari As PDP Acting Chairman

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3 months ago

October 11, 2024

By Gloria Ikibah

The Spokesperson of Nigeria opposition lawmakers coalition, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere has thrown his weight behind the emergence of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed as the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, and support the sack of former acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Illya Damagun.

Naijablitznews.com recalled that following the suspension of His Excellency, Amb. Illiya Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, the National Working Committee (NWC) approved the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed who was until now was National Treasurer of PDP.

A statement signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, reads in part, “Sequel to vacancy that originated as a result of the suspension of the Acting National Chairman Umar Damagun and few others. Yayari been the highest ranking officer in the NWC from the North, naturally assumed the position pending the upcoming NEC meeting where North Central Zone will be allowed to produce a substantive Chairman for the Party.

“The appointment which takes immediate effect is pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017). The NWC calls on all Organs, leaders, critical stakeholder and members of our great Party to remain focused at this critical time especially as the NWC commences arrangements towards the holding of the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting already scheduled for Thursday, 24th October, 2024.”

Responding to the development, Rep. Ugochinyere in a statement said there was jubiliation in various quarters as PDP faithfuls, supporters and stakeholders are very happy with this development.

According to him, with the removal of Damagun, transformation of PDP will begin, as the party has faced many setbacks and challenges.

The statement reads in part: “The news of Damagun suspension is a welcome development, there’s jubiliation everywhere, PDP faithfuls, supporters and stakeholders are very happy with this development. Damagun has been working with our enemies to destroy the party and render it incapable of contesting the 2027 elections.

“With the removal of Damagun, transformation of PDP will begin, as the party has faced many setbacks and challenges”.

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FG endorses Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic

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34 minutes ago

January 22, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The federal government has endorsed the establishment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja.

The decision was part of the government’s drive to ensure that every state in the country had at least one federal polytechnic.

The approval of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic was conveyed in a letter dated January 9, 2025, by the Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa.

It was addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

The FCT Minister’s office confirmed receipt of the letter on January 16, 2025.

In the correspondence, Dr. Alausa urged Wike to identify suitable locations in Gwarinpa for both temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic.

A joint team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education have been listed to inspect the proposed locations before finalizing the site selection.

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic is expected to boost technological education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship development, aligning with the government’s commitment to enhancing technical skills and economic empowerment across Nigeria. [With GWG report]

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NNPC Ltd says vandals responsible for Buguma wellhead fire

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37 minutes ago

January 22, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) reports that the fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008, operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd (NEOL), was directly caused by the activities of pipeline vandals attempting to compromise the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil.

This unfortunate act of sabotage, which also resulted in severe damage to the well’s back pressure valve, reflects a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks on wellheads in the zone. Since March 2023, crude oil theft on this asset has been persistent, with criminals now resorting to extreme measures, including the use of dynamite to destroy installations and illegally access hydrocarbons.

NNPC Ltd remains committed to combating these fires and mitigating the financial losses associated with these criminal activities, which place a significant burden on the nation’s economy. The company is working closely with relevant security agencies to put an end to these acts of vandalism.

Additionally, NNPC Ltd reaffirms its commitment to supporting communities affected by these destructive activities and will continue to provide necessary relief efforts to mitigate the impact on those affected.

Olufemi O. Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja

20th January, 2025

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Nigeria Commiserates With Republic Of Turkiye Over Kartalkaya Ski Resort Hotel Fire Incident

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2 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Gloria Ikibah

By Gloria Ikibah

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has commiserated with the Government and People of the Republic of Turkiye over the unfortunate fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort.

This was contained in a statement by the

Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Monday in Abuja.

The statement reads in part: “The Federal Government of Nigeria sympathizes with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye and the families of the victims of the fire incident, and also wishes a speedy recovery of the injured”.

Naijablitznews.com recalled that the fire, which claimed the lives of 66 persons and injured over 50 others in Bolu Province in Northwestern Turkiye, was reported to have started in the early hours of Tuesday 21st January 2025.