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Suspected kidnappers kill APC chieftain in Ondo

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed the secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Hon. Dele Isibor.

It was gathered that 62-year-old Isibor was on his way from Imoru to Ifon, headquarters of Ose LG with three other persons on Sunday, June 20, when the gunmen shot at their car.

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The APC chieftain was hit by bullet while the kidnappers were said to have abducted three other passengers in the vehicle. He was rushed to the hospital where he died as a result of the gunshot wounds on Monday, June 21.

It was further gathered that the three other victims abducted by the gunmen were released after payment of ransom by their families.

The Publicity Secretary of APC in Ondo State, Mr. Alex Kalejaye, who confirmed the incident in a statement described the killing of Isibor as shocking and devastating.

\”The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) regrets strongly the death of one of its members, Hon. Dele Isibor. Until his demise, Hon. Isibor was a member of the State Executive Committee of the party,\” the statement read.

“He was a dependable ally, and deeply committed to the development of APC, particularly in Ose Local Government area, where he was the party’s secretary.

\”The party scribe was attacked over the weekend, in company of others, on his way from Imoru to Ifon, headquarters of Ose Local Government area. He died of gunshot wounds on Monday.

\”The party condemns the violent attack on it’s stalwart which led to his painful exist, at the time the party is warming up for it’s congress.”
Moreover, the party called on the people of the state to support the state-owned security network(Amotekun) for proper safeguard of life and property across the 18 local government areas of the state.

\”Security challenge has been a major focus of the APC-led government in Ondo State, for which so much has been done. The attack on Isibor and others has again underscored the need for every stakeholder to support the security initiative of the State Government to stamp out all forms of criminality. Praying for the repose of his gentle soul, the party condole with the Isibor family, his community, and the APC fold in Ose, and indeed, Ondo State, asking God to grant us the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.\” he added.

Meanwhile, after he was shot, Isibor had taken to Facebook to thank God for cheating death.

\”This God is wonderful. Yes, it\’s another Sunday.The death that would have taken me away has just removed my cap. Glory be to God. I appreciate Family,Friends and Well wishers. You all are awesome. Special thanks to a friend indeed Dr.Adelabu of Adelabu medical center. Happy Sunday.\” he wrote.

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On Thursday, May 2, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Abuja chapter has commenced an indefinite strike.

Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, Chairman of the Branch, acknowledged the event, saying the resolution was made during a congress meeting held at the institution’s Permanent Site.

Platinumpost reports that members of the UniAbuja chapter of ASUU have been at loggerheads with the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’allah and the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman over the processes for the appointment of a new VC.

An advertorial that surfaced in a national daily on March 15, 2024, sought a replacement for Na’Allah.

However, ASUU members, in a conference, rejected the ad, declared it “illegal,” and stated that it was not from the governing council.

Ugoh noted that the Universities Miscellaneous Provision Act 1993 as amended; 2003 and 2012 (Section 3, subsections 1 and 2) empowers only the governing council to advertise the VC’s seat when declared vacant.

“You will recall that the university administration placed an advert on the vacancy of the post of a Vice-Chancellor on Friday 15th March 2024,” Ugoh had said.

He argued that no other organ or individual is legally vested with the power to initiate the procedure of appointing a successive VC.

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Lagos GDP Hits N41trn – Ranks 7th In Africa

During the ongoing ministerial press briefing to commemorate the first year in office of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, revealed that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Lagos State has experienced significant growth under the current administration.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the GDP has increased from N27 trillion to N41 trillion within a span of four years.

The development highlights the impressive strides that the state has made in its economic development and positions Lagos as a leading contributor to Nigeria’s overall GDP.

According to George, “Over the last couple of years, Lagos had face numerous challenges particularly when COVID 19 and Endsars struck.

“And so we have had a lot of shocks within our system over the last couple of years and with everything going on around the world.

“We are currently riding the curve and we are coming out on a better side. “You hear sometimes when they say Lagos is one of the largest economies in Africa and truly, it’s not static, we will continue to move based on what’s going on in the world.

“As we speak now, I believe that we are currently ranked 7th in terms of GDP in Africa. “We contributed at least a minimum of over 20 per cent of Nigeria’s GDP and you will find that over a period of review, during the first term of Mr Governor, we are moving in the right direction.

“Our GDP has moved from about N27trn to N41 trillion, everything shows that our indices are climbing in the right direction despite all the shocks and all the problems we have witnessed in the past.”

GDP is the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period.

Otherwise, is the monetary value of all finished goods and services made within a country during a specific period.

Meanwhile, World Economics Research, London, showed the official estimate for Nigeria’s GDP was $1.116 trillion at the end of 2023 in Purchasing Power Parity Terms, PPPT.

World Economics has developed a database presenting GDP in PPPT with added estimates for the size of the informal economy and adjustments for out-of-date GDP base year data.

World Economics estimated Nigeria’s GDP to be $2.113 trillion- 89% larger than official estimate.

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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have made a significant breakthrough by apprehending the alleged mastermind behind the violent assault on the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train in March 2022.

The development was disclosed during a press briefing held in Kaduna on Thursday, May 2, 2024, by the Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.