Ohaji News Central

13/06/2026

“I’m Really Ashamed To Call Myself a Yoruba Man. Yesterday, Some Fulani Herdsmen Kidnapped People In Abia State And Demanded a N10M Ransom. Immediately, Youths Of The Community Mobilised, Stormed The Bush And Assisted In The Search Efforts. The Victims Were Rescued Within 24Hrs. Did You Hear About It On Social Media? Meanwhile, Since The Kidnapping Of School Children And Teachers, The Youths In Ogbomoso Cannot Even Enter The Bush. As a Yoruba Man, I’m Ashamed To Be One.” - Man Reacts

13/06/2026

The Ohaji/Egbema-Agwa Youth Council has inaugurated Hon. Chief Adonis Nick (Ochuariri 1 of Niger Delta) as Chairman of its Board of Trustees overseeing the Council's interests in ADAPALM.

Speaking during the inauguration, former ISOPADEC Managing Director, Hon. Andrew Vocco Nwoketobu, noted that no son of Egbema had previously occupied the position and described the appointment as a recognition of Egbema's turn to lead. His nomination was unanimously adopted by members of the Council.

Hon. Adonis Nick pledged to protect the interests of Ohaji/Egbema-Agwa youths in ADAPALM while promoting peace, accountability, and development.

13/06/2026

He maintained that supporting experienced lawmakers for additional terms is a strategic way to advance the development interests of the constituency

Former Executive Secretary of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government, Hon. Engr. Stanley Onyiruka, has emphasized the importance of experience and continuity in legislative representation. According to him,…

12/06/2026

JUST IN:

Fulani kidnappers abducted two residents in Umuahia North and demanded millions in ransom.

Instead of waiting helplessly, hundreds of local youths stormed the forests, surrounded the kidnappers, rescued the victims alive, and captured all six suspects.

The victims are back home. The kidnappers are in police custody.

A powerful reminder that courage and community can achieve what fear cannot.

12/06/2026

Egbema Listen o!!!

12/06/2026

Youths rescue woman on her way to Afo Agwa Market kidnnaped by Fulani Herdsmen along Ejemekwuru-Agwa Road Today.

Fulani Herdsmen were given a hot chase as they abandoned the poor woman & fled..

The Way To Go....

Kudos To Our Youths....

Story credit: Chinonso Uba

12/06/2026

NNPC/RENAISSANCE JV ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (Renaissance), operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Renaissance, TotalEnergies and Agip Energy and Natural Resources Joint Venture (Renaissance JV), is now receiving applications for its 2026 Regional Enterprise Development Programme (formerly NNPC-SPDC JV LiveWIRE).

The programme is designed to empower young individuals aged 18-35 by providing structured entrepreneurship training and access to start-up financing, with the objective of enabling them to establish and sustainably grow their own businesses.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must meet the following requirements:

State of Origin: Must be indigenes of Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, or Edo State.

Age: Must be between 18 and 35 years old.

Educational Qualification: Must hold an HND or a University Degree.

NYSC Status: Must have completed the NYSC programme, where applicable.

Employment Status: Must not be engaged in paid employment.

Business Idea: Must possess an innovative and viable business idea.

Entrepreneurial Interest: Must demonstrate a genuine desire to own and manage a business.

Business Experience: Must not have operated a business for more than three (3) years.

Previous Participation: Must not have previously benefited from the Renaissance Enterprise Development Programme (formerly NNPC-SPDC JV LiveWIRE), community skills training, agricultural programme, or similar community skills & enterprise development social investment programmes.

ELIGIBLE SECTORS
* Agriculture
* Clean Energy Solutions / Oil and Gas
* Social Enterprise
* Manufacturing
* Retail and Wholesale
* ICT and Telecommunications

How to Apply
Only online applications will be accepted. Please use the application link below or scan the QR code provided in the official document to apply:

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email or SMS.

Application Period
Opens: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
Closes: Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

Application Link👇
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=dGUy9R2w0EantNKXZUSmzFTC9S5vAMtNssRLDhe6mI9UMUZIQ1U0MUxWVDhTMVhTNjNRSUpGTlNRMy4u&route=shorturl

11/06/2026

For your Evening Enjoyment

11/06/2026

Operatives of the Ohaji Divisional Headquarters led by the DPO in Collaboration with local Vigilante have Conducted Bush Combing and Clearance Operations across Forest areas within Assa, Ohuba, Adapalm Plantation and Adjoining Communities as Part of ongoing Proactive Security Measures. ohajinewscentral

11/06/2026

Engr. Effiong Okon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director of Seplat Energy Plc, with his appointment taking official effect on August 1, 2026.

His appointment was announced in June 2026 as part of a major corporate leadership transition, alongside billionaire investor Tony Elumelu, who is set to become the Chairman of the Seplat board starting January 1, 2027. Okon will succeed the retiring CEO, Roger Brown. ohajinewscentral

Before this appointment, Okon served as the Managing Director of the ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), a key midstream joint venture between Seplat Energy and NNPC Limited. Under his leadership, the landmark 300MMscfd ANOH gas plant project achieved first gas production in January 2026