The Chairman of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr Maurice Oripenaye, has raised the alarm over the alleged abduction of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in the local government, Mr Owoloemi Emorioloye.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The council chairman, in a statement issued on Sunday, alleged that Emorioloye was abducted by armed men who stormed his office in Igbokoda, the headquarters of the local government, on Thursday in two Hilux vans.

He said the victim’s whereabouts had remained unknown since the incident.

According to the statement, Oripenaye condemned the act and called on security agencies to take immediate action to ensure that the victim is released unhurt.

He said, “The Ilaje Local Government Council has received with profound shock and grave concern reports of the brazen abduction of Prince Emorioloye Owoloemi, a respected media and political figure in our community, widely known as Emotel and the DG of Asiwaju Media Team.

“The incident, which occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, 15th January, along the Okonga/Olodo Junction in Igbokoda, represents a flagrant violation of public safety and an assault on the peace-loving people of Ilaje.”

Citing eyewitness accounts, the statement said, “Prince Emorioloye was forcefully taken from his office by armed individuals who arrived in two Hilux vehicles.

“His current whereabouts remain unknown, and all efforts to reach him have proven futile. This act of criminality, carried out in broad daylight in a bustling commercial area, is utterly condemnable and unacceptable.”

The chairman condemned the act and warned against misinformation that could heighten tension or hinder investigative efforts.

“On behalf of the Ilaje Local Government, I strongly denounce this reprehensible act and extend our heartfelt solidarity to the family, friends, and associates of Prince Emorioloye Owoloemi during this distressing period.

“We also urge the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could heighten tension or hinder investigative efforts.”

The Ilaje council boss averred that the safety and security of every resident of the local government remained his top priority.

“We have immediately initiated contact with all relevant security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, the Nigerian Army, and local security networks, to ensure a swift, coordinated, and decisive response,” he said.

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident and said investigations had commenced.

He appealed to residents of the local government to remain calm, assuring them that the command was making efforts to ensure adequate security of lives and property across the state.

“Information at my disposal remains sketchy, but a full-scale investigation has commenced. However, we urge the good people of Ondo State to remain calm.

“The command has put every measure on the ground to ensure the security of lives and property in the state,” the PPRO stated.

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The forum, which brings together global political and business leaders, will hold from January 19 to 23, 2026.

Shettima arrived from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya on Friday.

According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, the VP was received on arrival by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; and officials of the Nigerian mission in Switzerland.

This year’s forum marks a milestone in Nigeria’s participation at the annual gathering, with the Federal Government establishing a dedicated sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade for the first time.

The facility, called “Nigeria House Davos,” was established through a Public-Private Partnership.

It will serve as a hub for ministerial engagements, investment roundtables, and cultural diplomacy throughout the week.

The Vice President is expected to commission the facility during his visit.

Speaking to journalists after Shettima’s arrival, Oduwole said Nigeria would make a robust presentation of investment opportunities at the launch of Nigeria House.

“We will be showcasing four playbooks on President Tinubu’s efforts in re-engineering the Nigerian economy,” she said, adding, “We will present our solid minerals sector, climate sustainability, agriculture, and creative and digital sectors to investors from all over the world.”

According to Nkwocha, Shettima will present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook to global leaders during the forum.

He will also participate in plenary sessions focusing on the responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology.

The Vice President is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with heads of state, executives from multinational corporations, and leaders of international development finance institutions throughout the week.

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos attracts thousands of participants, including heads of government, chief executives, civil society leaders, and journalists.

The 2026 edition is expected to focus on global economic challenges, technological innovation, and climate action.

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The Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council has strongly condemned the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, describing the move as self-serving and destined to fail.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The elders accused the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly of hiding behind constitutional provisions to pursue personal and political interests, warning that the action could destabilise Rivers State and beyond.

Supporting the position earlier taken by the Ijaw National Congress, a member of the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council and pioneer spokesman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Anabs Sara-Igbe, said the impeachment was not only unnecessary but also embarrassing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the people of Rivers State.

“It is very obvious that the Assembly members are showing ingratitude to Mr President and also to Rivers people,” Sara-Igbe said.

“They think they are fighting Sim Fubara; no, they are fighting Rivers people. All they are trying to do is to stall development in the state.”

Sara-Igbe also criticised the lawmakers for what he described as their failure to respect the emergency rule earlier imposed on the state, which brought federal oversight following political unrest.

He alleged that the legislators had already benefited financially during that period.

“If they can do something that made a stranger come and lavish our resources for six months and that is not enough, they still want to impeach the governor. Let them go ahead,” he said.

“But they should realise they are not fighting Sim; they are fighting Rivers people, and Rivers State will react appropriately.”

The elder statesman further accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of engaging in premature political campaigns under the guise of ‘thank you’ visits, describing the action as disrespectful to both the President and the state.

“They said they have an agreement. I challenge them to publish the agreement they have that Sim refused to implement,” Sara-Igbe said.

“If the agreement is in the interest of the state, let them publish it. Rivers people, as far as we are concerned, Sim is going for a second tenure whether they like it or not.”

Warning of dire consequences if the impeachment proceeds, Sara-Igbe said the process would ultimately collapse and could worsen political tension in the state and the country.

“The impeachment will hit the rocks. The process takes a long way, and as soon as the seven-man panel comes up to say the man is not guilty, that is the end of it,” he said.

“They cannot harass him with impeachment anymore. Rivers people are tired of their gimmick; we are tired of their tricks.”

He concluded with a caution to Wike and his supporters, insisting that the plan would backfire.

According to Sara-Igbe, “What they are doing will trigger problems in the state, in the region, and in the country. So they should think well.

“If they continue with the impeachment, I wish them well. But at the end of the day, the impeachment will fail. And if it fails, that’s the end of impeachment.”

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