Lagos State ADC LGA chairmen route for Ashiru, others as congress approaches - ITREALMS

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All 20 Local Government Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Lagos State Chapter, have moved a vote of confidence on the Chairman of the party in the State, Hon. Engr. George Ashiru, and his team ahead of the party congress scheduled for this April, reports ITREALMS.

The Chairmen rose from a crucial meeting held this morning at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, which reviewed the state of the nation and the ensuing Congresses and Convention of the party. During the session, they reaffirmed their total confidence in the Ashiru-led Executive Committee.

Official! Sujimoto CEO defrauds Enugu State govt N5.7bn - ITREALMS

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The Enugu State Government has accused the CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, of defrauding the state of nearly N6bn, noting that Ogundele vanished into thin air after he was paid the said sum for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools in different parts of the state.

The government also accused Ogundele of premeditated fraud, explaining that while he presented a bond issued by Jaiz Bank to secure the contract, he used the company’s Zenith Bank account registered with the state’s Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to receive the said payment, making it impossible for the state to hold Jaiz Bank liable.

Boosting Business: Hydrogen, Lagos State partner on 'Healthy Heart, Healthy Business' initiative - ITREALMS

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To promote the growth and sustainability of Nigerian businesses, Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited teamed up with Ikeja Local Government Area and the Office of the Medical Officer of Health to organize the inspiring “Healthy Heart, Healthy Business” outreach on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat, reports ITREALMS.

The initiative successfully engaged a wide range of business owners through a combination of in-person participation and extensive digital awareness campaigns.

Gov Makinde receives Oyo State ASPs Cadets - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has received in audience the Regular Course 7 ASP contingent from the state, reports ITREALMS.

Also in audience during the visit include the Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Hon Segun Ogunwuyi; Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Debo Ogundoyin; Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni; Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Johnson Adenola; Special Adviser on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd) and other Cadets.

State of Emergency in Rivers: A tale of politics, power, and social media - ITREALMS

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, citing breakdown in governance and public order, sparking nationwide outrage, especially on social media, reports REMMY NWEKE.

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On March 18, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a breakdown in governance and public order.

Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State, appoints sole administrator amidst escalating political crisis - ITREALMS

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In a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, effective March 18, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

This decision, announced in a nationwide broadcast, comes amidst a prolonged and intensifying political crisis that has gripped the oil-rich state.

State of Media Freedom Report declares security agencies worst enemies of Nigerian Media - ITREALMS

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The security agencies comprising the police, military and intelligence services, have been defined as consistently the worst enemies of the media in Nigeria in recent years and were responsible for the highest number of attacks against journalists in 2024, reports ITREALMS.

According to the latest annual state of media freedom report for the year released on on Tuesday by Media Rights Agenda (MRA).

Sophia Oluchi Nwafor of Urum wins Anambra State 'Most Innovative Content Creator' - ITREALMS

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A student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State in the Department of Economics, Ms Sophia Oluchi Nwafor has emerged the star prize winner as the 'Most Innovative Content Creator' at the just concluded Anambra Innovative Week, reports ITREALMS.

Sophia, who hails from Urum in Awka-North Local Government Area was presented her prize worth N2m, by the Anambra State governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, alongside the convener and Special Adviser on Innovation and Startup Incubation, Chinwe Okoli on Friday at the State capital, Awka.

Okpebholo'll made Edo State pride place in Nigeria says Ibifuro Tatua - ITREALMS

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Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs Ibifuro Thompson Tatua, on Tuesday described the newly elected Governor Monday Okpebholo as an indefatigable man with a heart for the people, reports ITREALMS.

“I can attest to the general belief that Governor Monday Okpebholo is a listening governor, a quality that is rare in modern day leadership,” she said, describing him, also, as “a firm believer in the Edo dream.”

Right to Information: MRA condemns citizens harassment by DSS - ITREALMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the harassment of the leader of a citizens group by the Department of State Services (DSS) for exercising their fundamental right to request information from the government under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011, describing the act of intimidation as unlawful and aimed at undermining the very principles of transparency and accountability that the Act is designed to uphold.

The DSS in Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos State is reported to have called one of the conveners of Ibeju-Lekki Peoples Forum, Mr. Jamiu Olayinka, on telephone in the morning of September 12, 2024 and asked him to report at the DSS office in Ibeju-Lekki at 10am that same day.

LASTMA embarks on 3-day training for senior officers - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a 3-day in-house training programme, to enhance the operational efficacy and service delivery standards of senior officers, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement available to ITREALMS endorsed by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, the opening ceremony was declared open on Monday at the LASTMA headquarters by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa.

Ajaero, NLC President released on bail by DSS - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, was released on bail late Monday night after being in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since earlier same day, reports ITREALMS.

His detention, though undisclosed, flashed a general disapproval from labour unions, rights groups, and civil society organisations across the country and beyond.

Oyigbo GSS emerges 2024 champions @NLNG’s Science Quiz Competition in Rivers State - ITREALMS

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The annual science quiz competition sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in Rivers State concluded on Saturday with Government Secondary School Oyigbo emerging as the champions in the senior secondary school S.S. 2 category.

This year’s contest centred on the theme “Artificial Intelligence (AI): Innovating the Future.” The quiz was open to students in S.S. 1 and S.S. 2 across secondary schools in Rivers State. Government Secondary School Oyigbo triumphed over six other finalists in the grand finale. Bonny National Grammar School and Niger Delta Science School, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, secured second and third places, respectively. The remaining finalists were Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori (4th place); Community secondary school oroworukwo (5th place); Community secondary school Ogbogbo, Okrika (6th place); and Enitonna High School Borikiri, Port Harcourt. (7th place).

NNPC declares state of emergency on crude oil production - ITREALMS

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In a move towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves, NNPC Ltd has declared a state of emergency on production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, disclosed this in a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of the Nigeria Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week) in Abuja, on Tuesday.

State of Ransomware: 97% of firms partner law enforcement, Sophos - ITREALMS

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Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, today released additional findings from its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey. According to the report, among organizations surveyed, 97% of those hit by ransomware over the past year engaged with law enforcement and/or official government bodies for help with the attack.

In addition, more than half (59%) of those organizations that did engage with law enforcement found the process easy or somewhat easy. Only 10% of those surveyed said the process was  very difficult.

Salvation layout: Anambra State warns land grabbers, trespassers - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State government has warned land grabbers to stay clear of the Salvation Layout, Nkonko Mgbakwu in Awka-North Local Government Area, reports ITREALMS.

In a public statement available to ITREALMS, the Anambra State government through the Commissioner for Lands said that layout has been acquired by the state and cautioned land grabbers to stay off the location.

Centre LSD mentors Delta State OGP administrators - ITREALMS

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The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) in furtherance of its project “Promoting Transparency and Accountability in the governance process through the implementation of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Nigeria,” reports ITREALMS.

A press statement available to ITREALMS, the centre informed that the mentorship session is with the support of the MacArthur Foundation, Wednesday April 19th, 2023, commenced mentoring support for Delta States OGP administrators.

Mbadinuju, former Anambra State governor is dead - ITREALMS

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The first executive governor of Anambra State in the current democratic dispensation, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, is dead, reports ITREALMS.

He died at the early hours of Tuesday, April 11, 2023, aged of 78 years, at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness.

LP appoints Hilda Dokubo, chairperson in Rivers State - ITREALMS

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The National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP) has appointed Nollywood Actress, Hilda Dokubo as the chairperson of its three-man steering committee in Rivers state, reports ITREALMS.

The National Chairman, LP, Barrister Julius Abure, in a letter to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dated Thursday, March 9, 2023, listed Philip Loveday as secretary, and Gogo Wellington as publicity secretary of the new committee.

Confirmed! INEC postpones governorship, state assembly elections by a week, to March 18 - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the Saturday’s governorship and State Assembly elections to March 18, 2023, ITREALMS reports.

This development is coming barely three days before the March 11 date as earlier slated for the state elections.