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The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has distanced itself from a congress organised by the party’s South-South zonal executives in Calabar, Cross River State. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, attended the congress, where he described the South-South as the PDP’s strongest hold. In a statement issued on Saturday
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ, has announced that its founder, Fisayo Soyombo, has been released from detention by the Nigerian Army. DAILY POST had reported that Soyombo and others were arrested for oil bunkering and have been in the custody of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt for three days. However, military authorities stated
BREAKING: Army releases Fisayo Soyombo after three days in detention
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ, has announced that its founder, Fisayo Soyombo, has been released from detention by the Nigerian Army.
DAILY POST had reported that Soyombo and others were arrested for oil bunkering and have been in the custody of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt for three days.
However, military authorities stated that Soyombo was apprehended at an illegal oil bunkering site.
In a post on X on Friday evening, FIJ confirmed the journalist’s release.
“We can confirm that our founder@fisayosoyombo has now been released by@HQNigerianArmy, following the intense media campaign you all mounted,” the post reads.
“FIJ acknowledges the Nigerian Army’s deliberate mischaracterisation to suggest an involvement in “illegal oil bunkering.” FIJ will also address this statement appropriately.
“Our immediate concern is regarding the safety of Fisayo Soyombo in view of extensive information sharing with the Army on his fieldwork during the period of his detention. We are assessing the situation and hoping that his safety will not be jeopardised after release.”
BREAKING: Army releases Fisayo Soyombo after three days in detention
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a smart divisional police headquarters and six residential quarters for rank-and-file officers in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. The project is part of ongoing reforms aimed at reshaping the policing landscape by promoting inclusivity and adopting modern technology. The groundbreaking ceremony for
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The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a smart divisional police headquarters and six residential quarters for rank-and-file officers in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. The project is part of ongoing reforms aimed at reshaping the policing landscape by promoting inclusivity and adopting modern technology. The groundbreaking ceremony for
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced the approval of a dual carriageway project for Iwo town. Governor Adeleke, while revealing that work would begin on the project by January 2025, maintained that the decision aligns with his administration’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure across the state and fostering regional development. The governor, who disclosed
Adeleke approves dual carriageway for Iwo town
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced the approval of a dual carriageway project for Iwo town.
Governor Adeleke, while revealing that work would begin on the project by January 2025, maintained that the decision aligns with his administration’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure across the state and fostering regional development.
The governor, who disclosed this during the annual Iwo Day, stressed that the importance of the project lies in improving connectivity and economic activities in the area.
The dualisation project, the governor disclosed, will transform the Adeeke-Odori road and will be executed in two phases.
“In line with our commitment to equity and fairness, our administration has approved a dual carriageway for Iwo. The dualisation of the Adeeke-Odori road will be done in two phases.
“The first phase of the construction will stretch from Odori to the Post Office area, branching off in front of the Oluwo’s palace. This phase aims to ease traffic flow and provide a modern road network for the central part of Iwo.
“The second phase will extend the dual carriageway from the Post Office to Adeeke Junction. This continuation is expected to further boost infrastructure in the town, ensuring the seamless movement of goods and people.”
He directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to host community engagement events with stakeholders on the proposed highway.
Highlighting some of the achievements of his administration in Iwo, Adeleke, who was represented by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, listed the rehabilitation of the network of roads and Iwo waterworks, among others.
He also reaffirmed the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, as the President of the Iwo Council of Traditional Rulers.
He urged the Oluwo to continue to exercise his vested powers with a sense of accommodation.
Earlier in his address, the President of the Iwo Board of Trustees, Lai Olurode, called on the indigenes of the town to rally support for the Oluwo, whom he said was ready to transform the community within a short time.
Olurode also assured that the leadership of the board would continue to demonstrate a high standard of volunteerism and patriotic zeal in the development of the town.
Adeleke approves dual carriageway for Iwo town
