Month: October 2026

NEMA Rushes Relief To Port Harcourt As Flood Response Ramps Up

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Following recent flood incidents affecting parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mrs Zubaida Umar, activated a technical team led by Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore Bature Usman, to strengthen response efforts and support affected persons. The team, on arrival in Port Harcourt, inspected affected areas to assess the situation before delivering relief items approved by NEMA to provide immediate succour to victims of the flooding. Presenting the items to the Rivers State Government during a courtesy visit to Government House, Air Commodore Usman conveyed the concern and sympathy of the NEMA Director General over the impact of the flooding on residents. He explained that the team was deployed to provide coordination and technical support to complement ongoing response efforts by the state government and other relevant stakeholders in the affected communities. The NEMA team comprised the Director of Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr Abbani Imam Garki, Acting Director of the South South Directorate, Mr Eric Ebhodaghe, and Head of the Port Harcourt Operations Office, Mr Chidi Ogundu. Usman said the relief items were provided by the Federal Government through NEMA to complement the efforts of the Rivers State Government in alleviating the condition of affected persons. Receiving the team on behalf of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Odu expressed appreciation for the timely intervention, assuring that the items would be judiciously distributed to reach intended beneficiaries. The relief materials were subsequently handed over to the Rivers State Head of Service, Dr Inyingi Brown, who inspected the items at a warehouse in Port Harcourt. The intervention forms part of NEMA’s continued collaboration with state governments to strengthen coordinated response and provide timely humanitarian assistance to disaster affected communities. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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Tinubu Honours MKO Abiola And June 12 Heroes At Premiere Of New Documentary

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu attended the national premiere of MKO, a documentary chronicling the life and political struggle of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts as part of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary activities. The screening highlighted the events surrounding the June 12, 1993 presidential election, its annulment and the subsequent pro democracy struggle that helped shape Nigeria’s democratic journey, drawing senior government officials and dignitaries to the event. Among those present were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Nigeria Governors’ Forum Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, paid tribute to Nigerians who sacrificed for the restoration of democratic rule, leading participants in a minute’s silence in honour of those who lost their lives during the struggle. Onanuga said the freedoms Nigerians enjoy today were secured through the courage of pro democracy activists, journalists, lawyers, students and ordinary citizens who resisted authoritarian rule and defended democratic values. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, described the documentary as a tribute to the heroes of June 12, noting that it documents key moments including Abiola’s arrest and his death in detention in 1998. She stressed the importance of preserving the stories behind one of Nigeria’s most significant democratic milestones, noting that future generations must understand the sacrifices that secured today’s democratic freedoms. Producer of the documentary, Ose Oyamendan, commended President Tinubu for his commitment to democratic ideals, saying the film was designed to preserve an important chapter of Nigeria’s political history for younger generations. The President’s presence at the premiere underscored his administration’s commitment to preserving Nigeria’s democratic heritage and honouring those who contributed to the country’s return to civilian rule. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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Shettima Opens Lagos HQ, Credits Tinubu’s Reforms For Oil And Gas Rebound

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially commissioned the ultra modern corporate headquarters of Northwest Petroleum and Gas Company Limited in Victoria Island, Lagos, describing the facility as a game changer set to rewrite standards of excellence for the nation’s oil and gas industry. Speaking at the commissioning, Shettima declared that the world class facility sends a clear message to investors, clients and Nigerians that Northwest Petroleum is poised for decades of service in a changing global energy economy, adding that Nigerian ownership must mean Nigerian capacity to compete and deliver. The Vice President attributed renewed investment and stronger performance across the oil industry to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, specifically pointing to the removal of subsidy on petroleum products and reform of the foreign exchange market as measures that confronted distortions discouraging productive investment. He said the stabilisation of the market is restoring the confidence businesses need to commit capital beyond the next quarter, stressing that greater exchange rate predictability strengthens procurement and supports production across the sector. Shettima commended Northwest Petroleum for building a strong Nigerian presence across the oil and gas value chain since 1998, noting that the facility will open doors for talented young Nigerians and deepen the skills on which the nation’s energy industry depends. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu described the private sector as the oil of growth, commending investors in the oil and gas, financial services and construction industries for their continued commitment to the state’s commercial economy. Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Northwest Petroleum, Mrs Winifred Akpani, said the facility represents the company’s confidence in the future, built to operate at the highest standards of excellence as the global energy landscape rapidly evolves. She said the future of the energy industry would depend increasingly on innovation, technology and development of Nigerian talent, with the facility designed to promote collaboration and empower the people driving the business. Also present at the event were former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Dangote Industries Group Executive Director Fatima Aliko Dangote, and former Delta State Governor Chief James Ibori, among other dignitaries. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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Beyond Promises: YS4A Urges Nigerian Youths to Drive Nation-Building Through NELFUND and Consumer Credit

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Nigeria at 66: YS4A–Asiwaju Boys and Girls Urges Youth to Embrace NELFUND, CREDICORP Opportunities By Edoko Wilson Edoko As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, Youth Structure 4 Asiwaju (YS4A), also known as Asiwaju Boys and Girls, has urged young Nigerians to embrace government initiatives that expand access to education, consumer credit and economic opportunities. The call was made by YS4A’s Secretariat Director, High Chief Godfrey Omoarebu Ogbeide, MBA, MSBA, in an Independence Day message centred on unity, justice and purposeful youth participation in nation-building. Ogbeide, who is also the Founder and Chairman of The Omoarebu Ogbeide Foundation (TOOF®) and the Aigbugbakheini I of Ozalla Kingdom, highlighted student loans through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and consumer credit opportunities through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) as avenues to support education, strengthen livelihoods and encourage productive participation in the economy. “As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, may God unite our hearts in love and justice,” he said. He encouraged young Nigerians to translate access to these initiatives into practical progress by pursuing education, developing skills and building sustainable livelihoods. He stressed that national development requires both public investment and citizens willing to take responsibility for their future. According to Ogbeide, YS4A’s guiding philosophy of Participation, Involvement and Execution (PIE) calls on young people to move from awareness to active engagement and tangible results. “Through PIE, YS4A calls on youth to turn these opportunities into purposeful action and shared prosperity,” he added. He reaffirmed the importance of unity, responsible citizenship and constructive engagement, urging young Nigerians to make their talents, energy and enterprise count in building a nation of opportunity and shared prosperity.

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