Tension in Rivers state as Okirika youths demand payment of land rent for oil wells
23 Sep
Politics

Tension in Rivers state as Okirika youths demand payment of land rent for oil wells

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Politics tamfitronics The Okirika Youth Association has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Oando PLC, demanding the settlement of long-overdue land rent for oil wells operating in their community.The oil wells, previously owned by Agip and now under the ownership of Oando, have reportedly been operating for the past six years without any payment to the host community.The failure to pay rent has fuelled growing frustrations among the youth and other community members.The Okirika Youth Association has outlined three major grievances non-payment of land rent, neglect of community development projects and environmental degradation.The youth called for the immediate fulfilment of several demands including the immediate payment of all outstanding land rent, implementation of development projects and environmental remediation and compensation for the damage caused by oil activities, including pollution of the land and waterways.The youths stated...
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VP Shettima Jets To New York For UNGA79 [PHOTOS]
23 Sep
Politics

VP Shettima Jets To New York For UNGA79 [PHOTOS]

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Politics tamfitronics Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, departed Abuja, the nation’s capital, for New York, the United States, to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.According to a statement by the Vice President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, the trip is “at the behest of President Bola Tinubu.”During the session, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement, participate in key meetings on the sidelines of the event, and engage in bilateral meetings.The high-level General Debate themed, “Leaving no one behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations,” is scheduled to take place from September 24 to September 28, 2024.Recall that President Tinubu had directed the Vice President to lead the Nigerian delegation to the high-level global...
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More Details Emerge On The NUST Student Who was Found Dead And Decomposing In His Room
23 Sep
Science & Technology

More Details Emerge On The NUST Student Who was Found Dead And Decomposing In His Room

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Technology tamfitronics Bulawayo police are treating the death of Absolom Junior Sakala, a former National University of Science and Technology (NUST) student found dead in his room, as a case of sudden death, with no foul play suspected.The 24-year-old’s decomposing body was discovered last Thursday at the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe Student Accommodation Complex in Bulawayo. Sakala was found dead in his room at the Complex. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition.ALSO READ: WATCH: NUST Student Found Dead And Decomposing In His RoomThe discovery was made after students noticed a pungent smell and flies around the door and window. They informed the caretaker, who then alerted the security guard. Upon opening the door, they found the student lying on the bed with no visible injuries.Speaking to The Sunday NewsBulawayo provincial police spokesperson...
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