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Jonathan advices Niger Delta youths to embrace development

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has encouraged Niger Delta youths, particularly those in Bayelsa State to embrace productive activities that will bring investors to the state.

The former president gave the advice during the groundbreaking ceremony of the ERASKON Integrated manufacturing complex and lubricant product launch, in Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state.

Jonathan, while performing the product’s launch advised them not to become obstacles to the development brought by investors seeking to build businesses in the state.

He also commended the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for creating the enabling environment that has attracted investors to invest massively in the state.

According to him, “The short time I was governor, I spoke with a lot of Nigerian investors to come invest in the state, and even offer some inducement to them if they can come and invest in the state because the only way you can create jobs for citizens of the state is to industrialise. They all refused after given reasons on how they won’t get their returns.

“I knew that one day, they will come and invest to open up the state, and that is what we are witnessing today. Diri is a lucky person.”

On his part, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Engr. Simbi Wabote said the groundbreaking ceremony was another very important milestone that is in line with the agency’s mandate to develop local capacity in the oil and gas sector.

Wabote, who spoke on behalf of the agency and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, said that Nigeria currently consumes about 250 million litres of engine oils per annum.

He explained that Nigeria’s consumption grows at more than 5 per cent every year due to the addition of new vehicles and machinery.

The NCDMB boss further commended the vision of ERASKON management in setting up the lubricant plant which he said will provide jobs for citizens and also directed the use of the newly commissioned oil and lubricants for all NCDMB vehicles.

The plant is expected to produce 64,000 litres of lubricants per day including engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialized four-wheel-drive products, engine coolants and speciality products such as waxes.

OSPAC operative shoots self dead in Ubima community

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A member of the local vigilance group, OSPAC, operating in Ubima Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area has reportedly killed himself by mistake.

The victim, identified as Elemchukwu is said to have accidentally shot himself with his gun on Thursday.

Confirming the development, the Vice-Chairman of the group in Ubima, Goodluck Amadi said the deceased died as a result of accidental discharge against the news making the rounds that two members of the vigilance group were involved in a shoot out.

Amadi said he was in his office on Thursday morning when he received information that Elemchukwu had shot himself.

He explained that on getting to the scene of the incident, he was briefed that the deceased, who had bought some items from a shop, was about climbing his motorcycle when the head of his gun hit the ground, discharging the bullet that killed him.

It was also learnt that the remains of the late vigilante have been laid to rest.

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Fuel scarcity: FG moves to sanction depot owners selling beyond approved price

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The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva has said that the Federal Government will deal decisively with any Depot Owner caught selling petroleum products above the approved Ex-Depot price in the country.

The minister disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while briefing journalists on its effort to resolve the current fuel scarcity in the country.

Sylva, who noted that the high cost of products has brought hardship on citiens, urged the public to report anyone selling at exorbitant prices for sanctioning as required by the law.

According to him, “We are aware, just like President Muhammadu Buhari said in a statement, that there are some Depot Owners who are taking advantage of the situation by increasing the Ex-depot price.

“I can assure you that there will be sanctions for any of those depots that continue to increase the Ex-depot price as approved. We are going to deal decisively with anyone who tries to take advantage of this situation.

“It’s been a difficult few weeks; a few weeks ago, we had the issue of petroleum product shortage. I have already addressed that matter which coincided with the geopolitical tension in Ukraine and Russia.

“Prices of crude oil went up exponentially beyond levels expected. As you all know, when crude oil prices rise to that level, it can also affect the derivatives of crude oil.

“Nigerians are suffering because of the high diesel prices, including everywhere else globally.

“This is not peculiar to us at all. Diesel is a deregulated product and therefore when the prices go up internationally, it affects the price also in Nigeria.”

He explained that the products were available in the depots, however, the trucks that could move them to parts of the country are affected because of the high cost of transportation.

EFCC confirms arrest of ex-gov, says he has been on its watchlist

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano.

Obiano was apprehended by the anti-graft agency on Thursday night at the Lagos International Airport, on his way out of the country.

The former governor was nabbed on his way to Texas, United States of America, a few hours after he handed over to the new Governor of the state, Chukwuma Soludo.

Confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer of the commission, Wilson Uwajaren said the ex-governor has been on their watchlist prior to his handover.

According to the anti-graft agency, “Obiano has been on our watchlist for sometime now. He had immunity as a governor and that is why we could not arrest him before now.

“Today he lost the immunity and was travelling out of the country before we finally arrested him”.

Soludo apologises for fight between Obiano’s wife, Ojukwu’s widow at inauguration

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Wife of outgoing Gov. Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu, on Thursday reportedly slapped Widow of late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Bianca at the swearing ceremony of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as the governor of Anambra.

Reports from the scene of the event said the incident occurred immediately after Soludo took his oath of office.

It was gathered that dignitaries including Ex-Governor Obiano were already seated when Mrs Obiano moved to where Bianca Ojukwu was seated and engaged in a brawl with her.

The incident drew the attention of those in attendance, including security operatives, who led Mrs Obiano out of the event, NAN.

Meanwhile, the newly sworn-in Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has apologised to all Anambra people, friends, and guests present at the event for the unfortunate incident, which he said, “took the shine off the main event of the day”.

A statement by his Media Aide, Joe Anatune, said the scuffle was caused by improper communication which arose from a personal issue between the two parties involved.

According to him, the breach which disrupted proceedings at the event happened after the wife of the former governor, Ebelechukwu Obiano, approached Mrs Bianca Ojukwu and muttered some words.

He maintained that efforts were being taken to resolve the misunderstanding.

Rivers Assembly holds public hearing on two bills

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The Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday held a public hearing on bills Prohibiting the Curtailment of the Rights of Women to Share in Family Property and the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshots.

The bills were sponsored by Michael Chindah, a member representing Obio-Akpor constituency 2, and Sam Ogeh, representing Emohua constituency respectively.

Speaking during the Public Hearing at the Rivers State House of Assembly, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo represented by Asemota Usifo spoke in support of the bill to become law.

The bill Prohibiting the Curtailment of the Rights of Women to Share in Family Property makes provision for the right of a married woman to partake in the sharing of family property.

It also makes a general provision for the girl child, including those adopted, female children born out of wedlock whose paternity has been established by the father, to become beneficiaries from the family property without discrimination.

Another part of the bill makes provision for offenders of the law to be sentenced to five years imprisonment or pay a fine of N500,000 or both and will relinquish the seized property.

Supporting the second bill on the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshots, the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Rivers State council of Islamic Affairs maintained that the Bill is in line with their religious doctrine, adding that it should be passed into law.

On his part, the chairman of the house committee, Dumle Maol said the committee will meet to reconcile applicable submissions on both bills.

Present at the hearing include members of the ad-hoc committee Hon. Sam Ogeh (Emohua state Constituency ), Hon. Hon Ahiakwo Christian (Onelga Constituency I ) Hon. Lolo Isaiah Opuende ( Akuku-Toru Constituency II ) and Hon. Barr. Solomon Sokolo (Abua/Odual Constituency).

Others in attendance include the FIDA Rivers State delegation, led by its chairperson, Adata Bio-Briggs, traditional leaders, religious leaders, Civil Society Organizations, among others.

Man beats wife to death in Delta

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A 42-year-old man identified as Efe Erinoja has allegedly killed his wife following an undisclosed dispute in Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.

It was learnt that the incident occurred at about 6.30 in the morning at their residence in Orerokpe.

The suspect is said to have fled to avoid being mobbed by angry youths in the area after neighbours heard the screams of the deceased identified as Faith Ekpe.

It was gathered that by the time the neighbours arrived at the scene, the victim had passed on.

Though he had fled the community, the accused is said to have been tracked and arrested following a report made at Orerokpe Police Station by the brother of the deceased.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the State Police Command, Edafe Bright, said investigations have commenced and the body of the deceased deposited into the morgue.

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