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I will write harder and write more – FFK says after honoring police invitation

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Femi Fani-Kayode today honored the police invitation where he was questioned about his essay ”Five Useful Idiots and The Spirit of the Accused Slave”.

He shared on his twitter page a brief of his visit to the IGP’s office and has promised to continue writing.

”Left the IGP’s office after a cordial interview.Police were courteous and professional.I was invited because of my essay titled “Five Useful Idiots and The Spirit Of The Accursed Slave” which was about Fulani hegemony and terrorism. No regrets.I will hit harder and write more.”

 

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Protest rocks Delta as Okada riders clash with task force in Asaba

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Two persons have been reported killed in Asaba, the Delta state capital, following a dispute between commercial motorcyclists, popularly called Okada riders, and members of a task force.

On Monday, some motorcyclists blocked the Okpanam road axis, Midwifery area of Asaba, to protest the killings.

In a viral video on X, the protesters were seen blocking roads, as the police officers deployed to the location opened fire.

Commenting on the incident, Bright Edafe, police spokesperson in the state, in a post on X, said the protest took place on Monday morning.

Edafe said the protesters had a dispute with the task force, adding that the ensuing kerfuffle led to the death of two persons.

“There was a violent protest this morning by Okada riders who had an issue last night with the state task force that led to the death of two persons,” he said.

“They mobilized in their numbers this morning destroying properties and beating people, hence our men were deployed to control the situation before it turned into something else.”

Last week, 16 army personnel who were on a peacekeeping mission, were killed in Okuoma community, Bomadi LGA of Delta state.

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Aisha Achimugu emerges winner of Champion Newspapers’ 2023 Heart of Gold Award

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Mrs (Dr) Aisha Achimugu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Felak Concept Group, has emerged the winner of Champion Newspapers’ 2023 Heart of Gold Award in recognition of her extraordinary philanthropy targeted at less privileged members of the Nigerian society.


The Group Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Champion Newspapers Limited, Dr Mrs Nwadiuto Iheakanwa, who disclosed this on Sunday said the multi talented recipient, has accepted the prestigious award and upbeat about the formal conferment of the honour, alongside other winners slated for the Convention Centre at Eko Hotels and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday May 25, 2024.


Prominent Nigerians and institutions who have accepted the Champion Newspapers 2023 awards and confirmed their participation include, Mr Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director/CEO UBA Plc, Man of the Year; Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, GMD/CEO Zenith Bank Plc, Banker of the Year; Prof. Charles Soludo, Executive Governor of Anambra State, Governor of the Year; High Chief Michael Onuoha, CEO Ailes Group NG, Most Innovative Brand CEO of the Year and Dr Jayne Onwumere, President/CEO PWAN Group, Most Outstanding Real Estate Company of the Year amongst others.


According to Mrs. Iheakanwa, in a statement, Dr Achimugu came top in the keenly contested Heart of Gold category because of her remarkable philanthropy through the SAM Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental organization focused on empowering women, youths, and children across Nigeria.


It read in part, “As an outstanding entrepreneur over the years, you have contributed immensely to the building of a better and more prosperous Nigeria where citizens are free to pursue their individual aspirations. Your invaluable contributions have helped in bringing sanity to some critical areas of the nation’s existence.


“By your progressive actions and activities, you stand tall as a brand ambassador of the nation’s modern businesses and philanthropy.

As the founder and president of SAM Empowerment Foundation, you have ensured that numerous women, youth and children are empowered for greatness by implementing impactful programmes and projects.


“The outstanding qualities that have made you a pillar within your sphere of influence are strong ethics, integrity, discipline, self-confidence, selflessness, creativity, winning mentality and above all fear of God and positive attitude towards all that come your way”.

In addition to being the founder and president of SAM Empowerment Foundation, Aisha has proved her mettle as a strong employer of labour as CEO of Felak Concept Group which specializes in Civil, Structural, and Transportation Engineering as well as the chairperson of Sam Oil and Gas Limited, which engages, in exploration, production, and distribution of petroleum products.


Mrs. (Dr.) Achimugu, OFR, is also the Chairman, Bluewave Exploration and Production Limited and was at the forefront of the initiative for the actualization and development of a Deep-Sea Port in South-South, Nigeria, a first for a first female owned company.


Born on the 22nd January 1974 to Capt. J.E. A & Mrs. Adole (Rtd.) Aisha attended Federal Government Girls Science School, Kuje, Abuja before proceeding to the University of Jos, Nigeria where she acquired a B.Sc. in Accountancy in 1998.


The quest for further learning took her to University of Belize where she attained a Masters Degree in Business Management and later awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by the Commonwealth University, Belize.


Aisha has also received a certificate for Advanced Leadership Programme in Corporate Governance and Administration by Moller Institute College, University of Cambridge and a certificate of Legislative Engagement on Petroleum Industry Bill.


Described as an ambassador of goodwill, selflessness, kindness and sacrifice, she is well loved and affectionate, with a good sense of humour, lively disposition and has a great passion for philanthropy, exploring new ideas, reading and travelling.


No doubt these attributes coupled with her strong work ethic, discipline, adaptability, balanced optimism, and positive attitude towards life have made Mrs. (Dr) Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu a perfect role model to many youths determined to build impactful career.


Therefore, in recognition of her amazing accomplishments. Aisha, who clocked 50 years in January this year, has bagged numerous laurels including a National Honours Award – Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, OFR in 2023 as well as winner, African Iconic Humanitarian Person of the Year 2023.

The virtuous woman of many parts was happily married to Late Engr. Sulaiman Akao Achimugu and is blessed with three children.

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Customs intercepts N500m ammunition concealed in sacks of garri

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun area 1 command, says it has intercepted 940 rounds of ammunition worth N557,120,828.00.

The NCS said the ammunition was concealed in sacks of garri and intercepted in the Idiroko area of the state.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Ahmadu Shuaibu, the area controller, said the interception occurred on March 14 while the command’s operatives were carrying out anti-smuggling operations along the border line.

He said the command had been on the trail of the smuggling cartel from the Republic of Benin, for more than two weeks.

Shuaibu said while trailing the cartel, intelligence revealed how the smugglers tried to safeguard the items, in a bid to evade arrest.

“The superior security network of the command eventually aided the seizure but we lost the suspects, as the items were abandoned by the suspected smugglers who absconded in a bid to evade arrest,” NAN quoted him as saying.

“In addition, the command also recorded the seizure of 123 sacks and 3,172 parcels of cannabis sativa, hemp; 380 pieces of donkey skin; 304 bales of used clothes; and 910 cartons of frozen poultry products, among others.”

Shuaibu said the items were intercepted at the creeks, border lines, and other strategic locations across Ogun, through the command’s intelligence network and 24-hour patrol.

The controller said in recent times, the command carried out operations with zero casualties, and that the customs valued the lives of its personnel.

He added that operatives of the command carried arms to protect their lives where and when necessary.

The controller appealed to well meaning and patriotic Nigerians to join forces with the command in its fight against the smuggling of harmful substances, light weapons, arms, and ammunition.

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