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09/06/2025

Diri At UNOC 2025: How To Save Ocean-Ravaged Communities

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated a collaborative governance model to avert the threats from ocean rise to communities in the state and the Niger Delta region.

Governor Diri, who spoke on Saturday at the Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Summit preceding the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, from June 9-13, called for collaboration among global, national and sub-national stakeholders in order to save communities ravaged by ocean surge and coastal erosion.

The Bayelsa governor said he was at the conference, which is being co-hosted by the governments of France and Costa Rica, in furtherance of his administration’s commitment to bring to global attention the environmental challenges of his region, and particularly Bayelsa State.

In his presentation during the panel session themed: “Multi-Level Governance of Coastal Cities and Regions,” Governor Diri emphasised the primacy of collaboration among stakeholders if the challenges of global warming, climate change and ocean rise would be adequately addressed.

He said Bayelsa communities face an ever-present threat from rising sea levels and coastal erosion as a result of its geographical location.

Diri stated that his administration had initiated innovative policies to address some of the issues, including creating a ministry.

His words: “As a coastal state, Bayelsa lies below the sea level and consequently faces the risks associated with ocean rise. About 70 per cent of its land area is occupied by rivers and it borders the Atlantic Ocean on its three senatorial flanks.

“Bayelsa is the first and the only sub-national in Nigeria to create a Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in 2024 after President Bola Tinubu’s pioneering initiative in 2023. We have done a lot of policy innovation in the state in line with what the federal ministry has done.

“We are equally promoting mangrove restoration as a state with a lot of mangroves, rivers and rivulets. As a state bordering the Atlantic Ocean on the Gulf of Guinea, Bayelsa communities face the threat of ocean rise and are either being destroyed or at the verge of being wiped out.

“I believe this is not the time to be looking at competitiveness but rather on some form of multi-governmental approach to address this challenge. This approach should look at collaborative and synergistic governance at the national, sub-national and international levels with all the stakeholders involved.”

The Bayelsa helmsman equally advocated for global funding support for affected states and communities.

“We are very glad to be part of this process, which if well coordinated would lead to sub-nationals like mine having access to climate funds and other supports. So, we believe that there has to be more of collaborative governance among stakeholders than the competitiveness we see.”

The well-attended summit, which had in attendance a former United States Secretary of State and Special Envoy on Climate, Mr. John Kerry, attracted other global stakeholders, scientists and policymakers in a bid to address the challenges of rising sea levels, coastal erosion, climate adaptation and sustainable development.

Also present at the session were the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, and delegates from Lagos and Cross River states.

The Bayelsa governor was accompanied by Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere, President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Okaba, and the Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Faith Zibs-Godwin.

Others were a director in the ministry, Mr. Wakedei Ere, and the Technical Adviser on International Development and Liaison, Mrs. Funkazi Koroye-Crooks.

09/06/2025

PHOTO NEWS: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ably represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, recently commissioned the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a 500-bed tertiary hospital in Abuja, Nigeria.

Developed by NNPC Limited in partnership with Afreximbank, the AMCE is the largest specialised private hospital in Nigeria and West Africa. It provides advanced diagnostics and treatment in oncology, haematology, cardiology, and general services in collaboration with King’s College Hospital, London.

Representing NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Executive Vice President, Business Services, Sophia Mbakwe, highlighted the partnership’s alignment with the company’s focus on non-oil sector investments to enhance healthcare delivery, demonstrating NNPC Limited’s commitment to stakeholder value and societal progress.

09/06/2025

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NNPC Spokesperson Bags Champions Newspaper Award

NNPC Ltd. proudly celebrates its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, on his conferment with the Champion Newspapers 2024 Media Manager of the Year Award.

The award was presented by Ernest Ebi, MFR, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, during a well-attended ceremony at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, yesterday.

This accolade demonstrates Mr. Soneye’s exceptional leadership in driving excellence in strategic communication and stakeholder engagement at NNPC Ltd.

09/06/2025

Protests have intensified in Los Angeles following President Donald Trump’s order to deploy the National Guard.

Authorities and demonstrators have clashed in the Los Angeles area, with unrest beginning last week after dozens of people were detained by federal immigration agents. The arrests come amid Trump’s crackdown on immigration, which has involved waves of raids and deportations across the country.

09/06/2025

CEO of Seahorse oil, Ebuka Onunkwo hosts Hero Immigration Officer Prince Orji Ugochukwu in Anambra and rewards him with the sum of ₦5 million Naira for his heroic act of arresting the fleeing Enugu native doctor and rejecting ₦10 million bribe at the boarder.

09/06/2025

UNIPORT, police confirm killing of student by suspected security operatives

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has confirmed the death of Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level student of Computer Science, who was allegedly killed by unidentified security personnel.

Mr Akpakpan was reportedly apprehended by security operatives during a stop-and-search operation in Port Harcourt.

The incident occurred late on April 16 as the deceased was returning from his brother’s lounge.

A witness familiar with the incident told journalists that while the officers were conducting a search on Mr Akpakpan, an altercation ensued between the security personnel and a group of individuals dressed in military uniform.

The confrontation escalated into an exchange of gunfire, during which Mr Akpakpan was struck by a stray bullet and died at the scene.

Sam Kpenu, head of information, publications and public relations at UNIPORT, confirmed to journalists that the deceased was a registered student at the institution.

He stated that the university received news of the incident with profound shock and had commenced an internal inquiry to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

“UNIPORT is also actively engaging with the relevant security authorities to gain a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

“We anticipate a thorough investigation and expect that appropriate action will be taken to hold those responsible accountable,” he said.

Mr Kpenu urged students and other members of the university community to remain calm and to allow the relevant agencies to carry out their investigations without disruption.

He affirmed the university’s unwavering commitment to the safety, dignity, and welfare of its staff and students, stating that necessary measures would continue to be implemented to uphold the principles.

“We extend our condolences to the Akpakpan family, his friends, and colleagues during this deeply distressing time.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with them,” Kpenu concluded.

SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the police command in Rivers, also confirmed the death of Mr Akpakpan, stating that the command had launched an investigation into the incident.

She said that the fatal shot was not fired by a police officer, but rather by personnel identified as belonging to the military.

However, she declined to reveal the specific security agency involved.

“The Police Command is aware of the incident that resulted in the death of a 300-level student of UNIPORT.

“The command, in collaboration with a sister security agency, has commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the student’s death.

“Preliminary findings indicate that the shot was fired by a military personnel,” Mrs Iringe-Koko stated.

09/06/2025

Igbo People Will Not Join June 12 Democracy Day Protest, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Declares

Ohanaeze Ndigbo says Igbo people will not join June 12 protests, prioritising protection of lives and properties.

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said the Igbo people would not participate in the proposed June 12 Democracy Day protest.

In a statement issued by the Deputy President General of the organisation, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the body noted that the decision to advocate against participation in the June 12 protests was not born out of indifference but a calculated maneuver aimed at safeguarding lives and properties of Igbo people.

He further declared that no protests would be permitted across all seven Igbo-speaking states until their collective questions were adequately addressed by the Nigerian government.

“We wish to convey a crucial, and perhaps uncomfortable, reality to the organisers of the national protests. There exists a unanimous consensus among Ndigbo regarding our refusal to engage in any form of protest, neither in our region nor in other locales across Nigeria where Igbo reside.

“Moreover, it is of utmost importance to inform the public that a clandestine plot is reportedly being contrived in Abuja, Kaduna, Maiduguri, and Lagos by unpatriotic politicians and unscrupulous anti-democratic elements.

“It appears there is an intention to utilise these national protests as instruments of destabilisation against President Tinubu’s administration, all while seeking to cast the Igbo as adversaries of the state. This must not stand unchallenged,” it stated.

Ohanaeze added that Ndigbo has endured horrific experiences in the wake of previous national protests, which were often marred by betrayal and treachery.

“Historical evidence reveals that during such struggles, Igbos have been ruthlessly scapegoated and sacrificially consumed in the frenzy of national unrest.

“For 65 years post-independence, we have witnessed our people suffer disproportionately in anti-government protests, highlighted by an unforgiving tide of violence.

“Compounding these extraordinary challenges are the severe insecurity issues pervading the Southeast, which renders any form of protest not only imprudent but perilous.

“Additionally, it is paramount to assert that we, as Igbos, will not engage in national protests until our urgent demands are addressed, particularly the release of all Igbo prisoners of conscience unlawfully held across various detention centers,” Isiguzoro said.

09/06/2025

NGX Targets New Listings Including NNPC, Dangote Petrolchemicals to Boost Market Capitalisation

NGX plans new listings, including NNPC Limited and Dangote Petrolchemicals, to boost Nigeria’s capital market and economic growth.

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) at the weekend disclosed that it is pursuing new listings in the public, oil and gas as well as other sectors of the economy, citing the state oil company–Nigerian National Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Petrolchemicals as prime targets.

The NGX Group Chairman, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga made the disclosure
at the FLOC 2025 Summit in Kano.

In an address he delivered at the summit themed, “Reimagining Nigeria’s Economy for a Prosperous Future: Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We Should Be in the Next Decade,” Kwairanga disclosed that the NGX was confident of listing Dangote Petrolchemicals very soon.

He said, “We are pursuing new listings in the public sector, oil and gas and other sectors. The government has affirmed its commitment to sell a stake in NNPC Limited and we are confident of listing Dangote Petrolchemicals very soon.

“These are transactions that will increase our market capitalisation geometrically and attract many local and foreign investors to invest in the market.”

According to him, over the decades, Nigeria’s economic trajectory has been shaped by global market shifts, domestic policy experiments, and most importantly, by the resilience of its people.

“Today, we find ourselves at a critical juncture—recovering from periods of volatility, recalibrating our priorities, and setting our sights on transforming Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy.

“But as history has shown across the globe, no country has made the leap to economic prosperity without a vibrant and inclusive capital market at its core. When we examine successful economic transformations across markets such as South Korea, Singapore, and Rwanda, one consistent factor remains: the presence of deep, liquid, and accessible capital markets that serve as engines of sustained growth,” he noted.

The NGX Chairman stated that when he assumed office in October 2022, one of his targets was to deepen and broaden our market, and its a goal that we have been working towards assiduously. On that 5th day of October, 2022, the All Share Index (ASI) was 48,837 basis points with market capitalisation at N26.375 trillion.

However, he observed that as at the end of May 2025, the ASI closed at 111,742 basis points while market capitalisation was N70.463 trillion.

Kwairanga stated that some progress had been made by more than doubling the indices of the market over the last couple of years.
But he added that the current goal of the NGX is even more ambitious.

“When President Tinubu revealed his vision for Nigeria to grow its GDP to at least one trillion dollars by 2030, we keyed into that vision and are determined that the capital market will be at the centre of that drive to a trillion-dollar economy and that our indices will grow in tandem with that vision.

“Why is a much bigger Nigerian capital market an imperative? A thriving capital market encourages the savings and investment that are key to rapid economic growth. It helps to finance much needed infrastructure as it matches long term funds with projects that need long term finance.

“A bigger capital market will encourage formalisation and proper structuring of businesses which will in turn aid better performance and enable such businesses contribute in measurable ways to the Nigerian economy,” the NGX Chairman said.

He noted that above all, a nation’s capital market should mirror its economic potential, adding that that has not been the case in Nigeria where huge chunks of the economy are unrepresented or underrepresented in the capital market.

He stressed that the capital market capitalisation is less than 20 per cent of Nigeria’s GDP, stressing that when compare to South Africa, the market capitalisation of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange exceeds the GDP of the southetn African country.

To expand Nigeria’s capital market, Kwairanga affirmed that the NGX was working in conjunction with the regulators, especially the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to make the market more efficient and transparent

09/06/2025

Trump warns Musk of ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democrats

Donald Trump, United States president on Saturday issued a stark warning to Elon Musk, threatening “serious consequences” if the billionaire tech mogul channels funds to Democratic candidates in retaliation against Republicans who support the administration’s landmark budget bill.

“If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that,” Trump told NBC News in a phone interview. He declined to specify what those consequences might be, but reiterated, “He’ll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that.”

The president’s remarks come amid an escalating public feud with Musk, one of his former allies, who last year poured more than $250 million into boosting Trump’s re-election campaign across key swing states. The rift marks a dramatic fall from grace for the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who early in Trump’s third term was appointed to head the Department of Government Efficiency, where he oversaw sweeping cuts to the federal workforce and the closure of several agencies.

The dispute erupted into public view earlier this week after Musk criticised the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping GOP budget measure that consolidates dozens of agencies and introduces sharp spending reductions. Trump responded with a blistering rebuke from the Oval Office on Thursday, saying he was “very disappointed” in Musk and accusing him of disloyalty. “I’ve helped Elon a lot,” Trump said. “He knew the inner workings of this bill.”

Within hours, Musk fired back with a flurry of posts on X, including one that called for Trump’s impeachment and another warning that the administration’s tariff agenda could trigger a recession. A third, later deleted, post highlighted the president’s past connections to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Asked about the Epstein claim, Trump dismissed it as “old news.” “Even Epstein’s lawyer said I had nothing to do with it,” he said. “It’s old news.”

Speaking on Saturday, Trump made clear he has no intention of repairing the relationship. “No,” he said flatly, when asked whether he wanted to mend ties. Asked if the relationship with Musk was over, he replied, “I would assume so, yeah.”

Trump also accused Musk of being “disrespectful to the office of the President.” “You could not disrespect the office of the President,” he added. “I think it’s a very bad thing.”

The feud has sent shockwaves through Republican circles, but Trump insists it has only strengthened party unity. “The Republican Party has never been united like this before,” he said. “It’s actually more so than it was three days ago.”

He suggested that Musk’s opposition may have inadvertently boosted interest in the bill. “I think Elon brought out the strengths of the bill because people that weren’t as focused started focusing on it, and they see how good it is,” Trump said. “So in that sense, there was a big favour.”

Despite previously threatening to cut SpaceX and Tesla’s federal contracts, Trump appeared to walk back the idea. “I’d be allowed to do that,” he said. “But I haven’t given it any thought.”

Some conservative figures, including Steve Bannon, have called for federal investigations into Musk’s business dealings and immigration record. Trump said he hasn’t held such discussions. “It’s not something that’s on top of my mind right now,” he told NBC.

Vice president JD Vance weighed in on the dispute during a podcast released Saturday, describing Musk’s attacks as “nuclear” and suggesting reconciliation may now be impossible. “Maybe that’s not possible now because he’s gone so nuclear,” Vance said on This Past Weekend with Theo Von.

Still, the vice president expressed hope for a truce. “I’m always going to be loyal to the president, and I hope that eventually Elon, kind of, comes back into the fold.”

He blamed Musk’s frustration on the slow-moving nature of Washington politics. “If you’re a business leader, you probably get frustrated with that process,” Vance said. “But I think it’s a huge mistake for him to go after the president like that.”

As the Senate prepares to take up the budget bill before the July 4 recess, Trump remains confident. “I’m very confident that the bill will pass,” he said. “It’s a good bill. The country needs it.”

Still, the president made it clear that Musk’s standing within the administration has changed. “I’m too busy doing other things,” Trump said. “I have no intention of speaking to him.”

09/06/2025

Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles Amid Unrest Over Migrant Raids.

US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles following escalating unrest in the city over a series of raids targeting undocumented migrants. Federal officials say the move is intended to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations that have faced resistance in predominantly Latino areas such as the Paramount district, where clashes erupted over the weekend. Tear gas and batons were used to disperse protesters, with local authorities confirming multiple arrests.

ICE’s operations this week have resulted in 118 arrests across the city, including 44 on Friday alone. California Governor Gavin Newsom has condemned the federal raids as “cruel” and held a 40-minute phone call with President Trump on Saturday, though no further details of their discussion were released.

A White House statement accused state leaders of failing to protect law enforcement and described the deployment as necessary to curb what it called “an invasion of illegal criminals.” It added that Trump signed a presidential memorandum to authorise the troop mobilisation.

Tom Homan, the administration’s border security adviser, said the decision was about making Los Angeles safer, adding that the National Guard was being brought in immediately. He warned that there would be “zero tolerance” for violence or damage to property.

Tensions remain high in the Paramount area, with residents and protesters reporting that some migrants are sheltering inside local businesses, afraid to emerge. The area is home to a population that is more than 80% Hispanic.

Federal authorities, including the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, have defended the crackdown and criticised remarks made by local officials. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino warned protesters that “law and order will prevail,” while Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth confirmed that active-duty Marines at Camp Pendleton were on high alert in case further escalation is needed.

Despite the federal mobilisation, the Los Angeles Police Department said that demonstrations remained largely peaceful on Saturday and that it was ready to respond to any unrest.

Governor Newsom, however, described the federal intervention as “purposefully inflammatory” and warned it would only heighten tensions. He argued that state and local officials are fully capable of maintaining order without federal overreach.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass accused ICE of “sowing terror” in the city. Her comments were met with sharp rebukes from federal agencies, who say such rhetoric puts their agents at risk.

Immigration rights advocates also voiced their concerns. Angelica Salas, head of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said at a recent rally that migrant communities were being “terrorised” and called for an end to the operations.

President Trump has maintained that the federal government will act decisively if state leaders fail to control what he characterised as “riots and looters.”

09/06/2025

Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay Shot in Head at Bogota Campaign Rally.

Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times during a campaign event in Bogota.

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is fighting for his life after being shot three times, twice in the head, during a campaign rally in the capital, Bogota.

The 39-year-old politician was addressing a small crowd in a local park on Saturday when the shooting occurred. Footage shared online captured the horrifying moment Uribe was struck mid-speech, sending attendees fleeing in panic. According to local media, a 15-year-old suspect was apprehended by police at the scene.

Paramedics said Uribe had sustained gunshot wounds to the knee and head. He was airlifted to the Sante Fe clinic, where supporters have since gathered to hold a vigil.

His wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, urged Colombians to pray for his recovery. “Miguel is currently fighting for his life. Let us ask God to guide the hands of the doctors who are treating him,” she said.

Uribe’s political party, Centro Democratico, strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a grave threat to “democracy and freedom in Colombia.” The left-wing government of President Gustavo Petro echoed that sentiment, denouncing the shooting as “an act of violence not only against his person, but also against democracy.”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also reacted to the incident, calling it a “direct threat to democracy.”

Uribe, who announced his bid for Colombia’s presidency in October, comes from a prominent political lineage. His father was a union leader and businessman, while his mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was tragically killed in 1991 during a failed rescue mission after being kidnapped by the Medellín drugs cartel, then led by Pablo Escobar.

No motive for the attack has yet been confirmed.

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