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November 20, 2024 Mushin Local Government Takes Over Ladipo Market Over Election Crisis

Mushin Local Government Takes Over Ladipo Market Over Election Crisis

The crisis at the Aguiyi Ironsi International market at Ladipo Market took another dimension over attempts by their Chairman, Chief Chukwuma Onyebinanma, to conduct election in total disregard to Court order not hold election in the market by the Lagos State High Court.

Inspiration FM reports that crisis erupted in the market and the Mushin Local Government, which is the owner of the market, took over and temporarily shut the market in order to restore peace. The Chairman, Chief Onyebinanma, vice chairman, Cajetan Anigbo, the electoral committee chairman, Fatai Adefat and security chairman have been arrested and flown to Abuja over violent attacks in the market.

Trouble started after Chief Onyebinanma’s purported plans to rig the market election by appointing cronies as electoral committee members to conduct election on 16th November, 2024, failed following the extension of the Court order not to hold election by the Lagos State High Court.

The Presiding Judge, Justice A.M. Lawal, who had earlier given order on 8th October, 2024, further ordered Chief Onyebinanma not to conduct election in the market and gave 21 days extension of the interlocutory injunction, which was served on Chukwuma Onyebinanma on the ex-part motion with the suit number ID/8580GCM/2024.

However, this angered Chief Onyebinanma as he dared the judge and insisted that he must conduct the election despite the Court order and directed his electoral committee to go on with the election.

The information got to the Commissioner of Police, who summoned Onyebinanma but he snubbed the CP and continued with his plans to conduct the election despite warning by the Commissioner of Police for him to comply with the order of the Court.

According to the traders, Chief Chukwuma Onyebinanma arranged with some unknown security men and secretly went to the market at night with the electoral committee chairman and market security to conduct the election having set up canopies and chairs including ballot papers.

The Police officers mobilized to the market were intimidated and over powered before the Commissioner of Police reinforced. He sent the Task Force to stop the election and arrested the key suspects behind the plan to conduct the election.

The situation led to violent clashes within the market and the Mushin Local Government authority moved into the market, shut it and mobilized the Police to protect the market while all the thugs and security guards engaged by Onyebinanma fled and are now on the run.

When our correspondent visited the market, everywhere was calm and the Police were seen at the entrance to the market to check any break down of law and order.

Chief Chukwuma Onyebinanma is now facing jail term for Contempt of Court for appointing electoral committee members, campaigning for the election and conducting election in the market against the Court Order.

Already Forms 48 and 49 have been filed before the Court for his committal to prison for contempt before he went on with the failed election. He was said to be facing another charge on violent attacks on the traders perceived as opponents at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

November 20, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Injects N50bn to Infrastructure, Tasks Contractors on the Dry Season

Governor Umo Eno Injects N50bn to Infrastructure, Tasks Contractors on the Dry Season

Governor Umo Eno has announced plans to inject 50 billion naira into ongoing public infrastructure projects in Akwa Ibom State between now and December 2024 to expedite their completion.
However, as a condition, contractors must undertake not to embark on Christmas vacation this year, instead taking advantage of the dry season to complete their assignments.
The Governor made this declaration during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aviation Village at Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA), Uyo, on Monday.
The Aviation Village, to be completed in two phases, will include housing estates for aviation workers in the first phase, while a primary school, shopping mall, and recreational facilities will be developed in the second phase.
Governor Eno said, “We are releasing 50 billion naira into the hands of contractors to ensure they don’t go on Christmas vacation. We will only pay contractors who sign undertakings to stay back and complete their projects.”
He promised to set up a project monitoring team to ensure contractors comply with his directives, emphasizing that with the State’s challenging weather most of the year, it was critical to maximize the dry season.
We are injecting over 220 billion naira into road projects in next year’s budget, making Akwa Ibom a construction hub for major projects. By 2025, we aim to consolidate these efforts,” the Governor said.
Commending RAS Premium Construction Limited for its swift mobilization and site preparation, the Governor remarked, “This site was once a bush, but you have transformed it. Your dedication is evident, and I encourage you to remain on-site because you won the bid and have met our conditions.”
He also emphasized his administration’s commitment to enhancing aviation infrastructure to ensure Akwa Ibom retains its leadership in the sector.
We are reaffirming our commitment to making Akwa Ibom the aviation hub of Nigeria,” he said.
He further stressed the importance of Ibom Air’s success as Nigeria’s preferred carrier, noting its role in positioning Akwa Ibom as a top destination. “Today, by God’s grace, Ibom Air boasts a fleet of nine aircraft,” he added.
Dr. Iniobong Essien, Chairman of Ibom Airport Development Company, commended the Governor’s aviation-friendly policies, describing the Aviation Village project as innovative and transformative for the sector.
Surveyor Iniobong Ekpeyong, Chairman of Uruan Local Government Area, expressed excitement about the project, emphasizing its potential to create jobs and provide shelter for the people of Nsit Ntai, Uruan, and Okobo. He assured the Governor of the host communities’ collaboration to ensure timely project completion.
The Governor also reiterated his administration’s dedication to workers’ welfare, announcing plans for a 13th-month salary and an 80,000-naira minimum wage once the ongoing workforce audit is concluded.
He explained that it was illogical to continue paying workers who had left for greener pastures abroad, hence the need for an immediate workforce authentication exercise.
Once the verification exercise is completed, we will pay the 80,000 naira minimum wage we promised,” he said.
Regarding the recent dismissal of the Managing Director of Ibom Power Company, Engr. Meyen Etukudo, the Governor said:
“I’m setting up a probe panel to investigate the power company’s activities to determine why it is running at a loss and owing the gas supplier. Any government investment that fails to yield profit will result in the MD’s removal. I don’t care about blackmail. We are determined—it’s time we started reaping from our investments.”
He added, “We cannot keep investing the people’s money in projects that yield no results. That’s not how I was raised,” Pastor Eno said.
Otuekong Raphael Bassey, Commissioner for Housing, lauded the Governor’s dedication to infrastructure development, describing him as a man of peace and progress. “The Governor is propelling the Ministry of Housing to deliver transformative projects that improve the lives of our people,” he said.
The Governor’s efforts also drew praise from Comrade Ukeme Etuk of the National Union of Air Transport Workers, who highlighted his commitment to workers’ welfare, including the timely payment of terminal benefits and last year’s 13th-month salary. “He keeps his promises. This year, he’ll do it again. Workers will continue to stand by him,” he said.
Captain Mfon Udom, Managing Director of Ibom Air, praised the Governor’s vision for the aviation sector and his dedication to supporting Ibom Air’s expansion plans.
Chief Ganem Ras of RAS Premium Construction Services pledged to exceed expectations in delivering the Aviation Village project, aligning it with the Arise Agenda blueprint.
November 20, 2024 Edo Queen Dumped out of CAFWCL by TP Mazembe

Edo Queen Dumped out of CAFWCL by TP Mazembe

The hope of Nigeria’s representatives at the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, Edo Queens securing a historic spot in the final has been dashed.

Edo Queens were minutes away from qualifying for the final but a late equaliser by TP Mazembe derailed their ambition as they eventually lost 3-1 to the team from DR Congo.

After a barren first half at Casablanca’s LarbiZaouli Stadium yesterday, EMEM ESSIEN, one of the standout players in this competition shot Edo Queens into the lead. Many had thought it was the decisive goal as the minutes wound down in the second half.

However, a late equalizer by MERVEILLE NANGUJI gave TP Mazembe a lifeline and dragged the game into extra time where the Congolese club eventually triumphed with two more goals; winning the tie 3-1.

If they had advanced to the final, Edo Queens would have become the first Nigerian side to achieve this feat, building on the legacy of compatriots Bayelsa Queens, who were stopped at this same stage in 2022.

Now Coach MOSES ADUKU’s Ladies will need to dust themselves to make the most of their third place match on Friday.

November 20, 2024 Governor Mbah of Enugu Bemoans Quality of Nigerian Graduates

Governor Mbah of Enugu Bemoans Quality of Nigerian Graduates

Governor PETER MBAH of Enugu State has said that Nigerian graduates are not innovative and inventive because they are not exposed to productive skills and competencies in discovering new things through experiential learning.

The governor stated this while delivering the 1st Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Distinguished Personalities Lecture Series entitled “Experiential Learning: Building the Wealth of the Nation, yesterday in Enugu.

He said the Nigeria’s current education model and spending could not deliver the much-needed speedy development and economic transformation.

However, MBAHpushed for an urgent paradigm shift from memorisation to experiential learning, describing the method as the missing link among education, industrialisation, and Gross domestic product growth.

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