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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Israel to push for a Gaza truce, said on Monday ongoing negotiations were “maybe the last” chance to reach an agreement to end the war. “This is a decisive moment — probably the best, maybe the last, opportunity to get the hostages home, to get a ceasefire and
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Ijaw Youths, under the aegis of Ijaw Youths Network, IYN, has warned detractors who are threatened by the rising profile of the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, to stop the renewed mudslinging in the media space. The youths urged Otuaro to ignore paid agents who are out to sabotage his efforts
Ijaw youths warn detractors to stop attacks on Amnesty Programme administrator
Ijaw Youths, under the aegis of Ijaw Youths Network, IYN, has warned detractors who are threatened by the rising profile of the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, to stop the renewed mudslinging in the media space.
The youths urged Otuaro to ignore paid agents who are out to sabotage his efforts to return the PAP to the Niger Delta.
The IYN, in a statement by its President, Frank Ebikabo, and the Secretary, Federal Ebiaridor, on Wednesday, said the organization is concerned about repeated attacks on Otuaro by unscrupulous elements who do not mean well for the region.
According to the IYN, the insinuations and ill-fated attempts to link a purportedly leaked document in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, to the administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Office is a farce not worthy of attention from serious minds.
The group noted that the PAP office is neither an annex nor an extension of the DSS, adding that the security agency is one of the most effective and thorough in the country which can uncover any such infarction involving the office.
The IYN called on Niger Deltans to condemn what it described as a conspiracy and plot against Otuaro by a faceless group of greedy persons hiding under the hypocrisy of public concern to commit evil acts.
The Ijaw youths said that Otuaro’s programmes since his appointment in March 2024 had shown that President Bola Tinubu made the right choice by putting a grassroots stakeholder in charge of the PAP.
The group said, “We urge those who are used to getting free monies from the Presidential Amnesty Programme through blackmail of leaders to desist.
“We commend Dr Dennis Otuaro for the productive interactions he has had with various segments of Niger Delta stakeholders such as traditional rulers, women and youth groups and ex-agitators.
“The people of the Niger Delta are waiting for the administrator to effectively utilize available resources, to make the PAP scholarship scheme more useful to the region.”
The IYN further advised Otuaro to keep his focus on the goal to make a real impact in the Niger Delta region, saying failure cannot be an option.
The group pointed out that a recent report in which 21 prominent groups in the region declared support for Otuaro showed clearly that he is doing the right thing and should sustain his legacy of success.
The IYN called on all Ijaw youths to condemn the wild antics of some individuals who have attempted without success to drag the name of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, into a non-existent fray.
Ijaw youths warn detractors to stop attacks on Amnesty Programme administrator
Darkness has hit Nigeria as the National grid recorded another collapse on Monday. The Spokesperson of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Emeka Ezeh confirmed the grid collapse in a statement on Monday evening. According to him, the general system collapse occurred at 18.48 hours on Monday. The Disco said the development had led to a loss
BREAKING: Darkness hits Nigeria as National grid collapses again
Darkness has hit Nigeria as the National grid recorded another collapse on Monday.
The Spokesperson of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Emeka Ezeh confirmed the grid collapse in a statement on Monday evening.
According to him, the general system collapse occurred at 18.48 hours on Monday.
The Disco said the development had led to a loss of power supply across its franchise.
“The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) wishes to inform her esteemed customers of a general system collapse that occurred at 18:48 hours today, 14th October 2024. This has resulted in the loss of supply currently being experienced across the EEDC network.
“Consequently, due to this development, all our interface TCN stations are out of supply, and we are unable to provide services to our customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States.
“We are on standby awaiting detailed information of the collapse and restoration of supply from the National Control Centre (NCC), Osogbo”, he said.
Also, Eko Distribution Company confirmed the grid collapse.
It wrote, “Dear Valued Customer,
“Kindly be informed there was a system collapse at 18:48hrs which has resulted to a loss of power supply across our network.
“We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid. We will keep you updated as soon as power supply is restored.
“Kindly bear with us.”
DAILY POST observed power supply was interrupted around 6:50 pm on Monday.
In August 2024, the grid recorded partially which resulted in a blackout. The national grid also collapsed in July this year.
Data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria showed that the country’s national grid has collapsed about 227 times in the last 14 years.
This comes amid the hike in electricity tariff in April by 240 percent which has worsened the hardship Nigerians are faceling.
BREAKING: Darkness hits Nigeria as National grid collapses again
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has recommended the expulsion of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, from the party. The recommendation was submitted by the party’s caretaker committee chairman, Dare Adeleke, before the Chief Tom Ikimi-led PDP disciplinary committee. The party accused the former governor of anti-party activities, especially his declared support for
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The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has recommended the expulsion of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, from the party. The recommendation was submitted by the party’s caretaker committee chairman, Dare Adeleke, before the Chief Tom Ikimi-led PDP disciplinary committee. The party accused the former governor of anti-party activities, especially his declared support for