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  • Management expert, Peterside, unveiled as keynote Speaker at MAN 36th AGM

    Management expert, Peterside, unveiled as keynote Speaker at MAN 36th AGM

    Nigeria’s foremost public sector turnaround expert and former Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, is billed to speak at the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), South East Zone.

    Chairman of Manufacturers, representing Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi zone, Lady Ada Chukwudozie disclosed this to newsmen on Monday.

    The event, which holds at the BON Sunshine Hotels, Enugu, Enugu State between 27th to 28th November, 2024; is under the Chairmanship of Chief Martin Agbaso, MFR, (Ochudo of Igbo Land); while the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, RT. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, and Honourable Minister of State, Labour and Employment, RT. Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha are Special Guests.

    According to Lady Ada, “the event will feature insightful discussions and showcase the innovation and productivity of our region”.

    She stressed that, Dr. Peterside is the Keynote Speaker for the AGM, while Dr. Nnaemeka Obiareri will serve as the Guest Speaker for the epoch event.

    “We at Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Eastern Zone, are thrilled to unveil our amazing Keynote Speaker for our upcoming AGM , Enugu 2024. At MAN, we continue to add value, propelled by knowledge.

    “Our AGM 2024 will be a revelation of the new spirit of propelling the economy through industrialization, particularly non-oil sector manufacturing . It will be an AGM like no other, bringing all key stakeholders under one roof to talk about a new Nigeria that is possible with manufacturers driving the change .

    “Today, we spotlight the amazing Dr Dakuku Peterside, Nigeria’s foremost public sector turnaround expert, author of two books, columnist , change agent and leadership Coach . We are proud to have Dr Peterside lead the engagement to see manufacturing contribute more to the GDP of the country”, she said.

    Also on his verified Instagram page, Dr. Peterside confirmed he would be attending the 36th AGM of MAN in Enugu State, as Keynote Speaker.

    He wrote: “At the upcoming Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Eastern Zone Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 28, I am honored to speak on the theme ‘Revitalising Nigeria’s Economy through Manufacturing-Driven Non-Oil Exports’.

    “l am grateful for this opportunity to share ideas and thoughts on why the economy of our country is in distress, what can be done to get us out of the distress, and why industrialists, industries, and manufacturing concerns must play a key role in getting us out of the distress.

    “Why the economic geography of Nigeria needs to change; why manufacturing is lagging behind; and what can be done to increase manufacturing contribution to GDP, national revenue, and employment creation.

    “What needs to be in place for manufacturing to contribute maximally to economic growth? We can navigate through these economically challenging times if we are ready to press the reset button, and we can still build a compelling and fulfilling future. Come with me on this journey, and together we can help our country industrialise”.

    A former DG/CEO of NIMASA and a syndicated columnist, Dr. Peterside is a former Rivers State Commissioner for Works and a former Member of the National Assembly, where he served as Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) from 2011 to 2015.

    During his recent assignment as Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Peterside was credited with initiating and delivering the most impactful turnaround in NIMASA’s history. While serving as the DG of this prominent maritime agency, he was elected as Chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA), making him the first Nigerian to head that continental body”.

    The 2024 AGM is said to deliver actionable strategies and insights to place manufacturing in its rightful place in the national economy; as MAN Eastern Zone is set to drive positive change, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the economy.

  • BBNaija All Stars: Whitemoney management reacts to ‘vote selling’ accusation

    BBNaija All Stars: Whitemoney management reacts to ‘vote selling’ accusation

    The management of one of the evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Hazel Oyeze Onou popularly known as Whitemoney, has reacted to  allegations of betrayal levelled against them by the evictee.

    Recall that Whitemoney accused his management team of selling his votes and it led to his eviction from the show.

    Whitemoney made this claim while granting an interview after his eveiction.

    Reacting to the claim in a statement on Whitemoney’s Instagram page, the management debunked selling the reality star’s votes to reduce his winning chance.

    “Our attention has been drawn to Whitemoney’s interview with Hero Daniels currently trending on social media.

    “In the interview, Whitemoney expressed his hurt over some unfortunate incidents, which included the hacking of his account twice and sabotage by a few sly persons he entrusted with tasks.

    “Please, this is to notify the general public that Whitemoney’s statement was totally taken out of context.”

  • MohBad’s candlelight procession, tribute to hold Thursday – Management

    MohBad’s candlelight procession, tribute to hold Thursday – Management

    The management of Promise Ilerioluwa Aloba fondly called Mohbad has announced a candlelight procession and tribute in honour of the late singer.

    The announcement was made on Mohbad’s X handle on Monday.

    TheNewsguru.com recalls that Mohbad died in a controversial manner on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

    A flyer was shared with the details of the event which is expected to hold on Thursday, September 21 at 5pm.

    The candlelight procession is expected to commence from Lekki Phase 1 Gate and terminate at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The tribute concert will kick off 8pm prompt at Muri Okunola Park.

    Dress code for the candlelight procession and tribute concert is white T-shirt.

    And according to the management, the “event is not sponsored by any company or individual.”

     

  • N/Delta group hails Tinubu for retaining NDDC management

    N/Delta group hails Tinubu for retaining NDDC management

    The Movement for the survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to return Dr. Samuel Ogbuku-led management of the Niger Delta Development Commision (NDDC).

    Mr Kenedy Tonjo-West, President of MOSIEND, told NAN in Yenegoa that the decision was an ingenious way of keeping development of the region on course.

    He said: “Retaining Ogbuku to keep running the NDDC is a good omen for the Niger Delta and shows that Mr. President appreciated the need to entrust leadership in competent hands.

    “On June 19, President Tinubu approved the dissolution of boards of Federal Government parastatals with the exception of Councils and Commissions listed in the Third Schedule of 1999 Constitution.

    “Consequently, the NDDC board which was inaugurated in January, was dissolved.”

    He said the people of Niger Delta, dismayed by the board’s dissolution, soon had cause to jubilate following the return of the Dr Ogbuku- led management team.

    He explained that Ogbuku, a development expert by training and practice, was well positioned to bring his wealth of experience to the development of the Niger Delta region.

    Tonjo-West noted that MOSIEND was in support of Mr President’s decision because Dr Ogbuku was one of them who had been in the struggle and understood the peculiar development needs of the Niger Delta.

    On the status of the managing director and executive directors of the NDDC, Tonjo-West said the MD and two executive directors could run the commission until replacements were made.

    He said MOSIEND was aware of covert activities of some politicians calculated to foment trouble under the guise of opposing the change of administration in the NDDC.

    He, however, said that violence was not the only means of drawing attention to issues.

    “For us in MOSIEND, we are using the instrumentality of dialogue in pushing for issues that matter for the people of the Niger Delta.“

  • Attempt to kidnap Tiwa Savage, son, fails – Management

    Attempt to kidnap Tiwa Savage, son, fails – Management

    Nigerian singer and song writer, Tiwa Savage, has narrated how she almost got kidnapped in Lagos on Thursday

    .The kidnap incident was reported by the singer’s management on Friday via a statement on her verified Instagram page.

    According to the statement, some suspects have been arrested and are “currently being held under investigation at Alagbon Police Station, Ikoyi.”

    It added that Savage and her family are safe.

    However, self-acclaimed investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, alleged that the singer’s new driver masterminded the kidnap attempt alongside his cohorts.

    In a post shared via her Instagram page, Olunloyo claimed that the kidnappers trailed the singer for days before they were caught and handed over to the police.

    She said Tiwa Savage’s new driver was the informant to the kidnappers.

    She warned celebrities to be wary of their domestic staff.

  • Soldiers, UNIBEN Students clash on campus, management reacts

    Soldiers, UNIBEN Students clash on campus, management reacts

    The University of Benin  was on Thursday thrown into pandemonium when some soldiers attached to the Army Supply and Transport (S&T) Barracks, Ugbowo, Benin City, Edo, caused a drama cum disruption and assault on some students of UNIBEN.

    Findings show that the soldiers escaped being lynched by the students after an argument ensued when the soldiers tried to jump the queue at the Automated Teller Machines  (ATMs) inside the institution’s premises.

    The students who felt cheated by the act decided to stop the soldiers and a fracas ensued on the institution’s  premises.

    The soldiers, according to eyewitnesses who spoke on the drama were said to have had an altercation with the students over whose turn to withdraw from ATM, owned by one of the banks at the university premises.

    Trouble, it was learned started, when the students who had queued for the withdrawal resisted the army personnel from jumping the guns to withdraw at the expense of the students who had stayed for hours to get paid

    One of the students who spoke on condition of anonymity said the soldiers are in the habit of doing it

    “On Wednesday, they (the soldiers) came here (the ATM inside the University) and harassed the students. They even asked the students who challenged them to queue up to lie on the ground.

    “But yesterday (Thursday) when they came again and wanted to do the same thing, the student resisted them,” an eyewitness who did not want his name mentioned said.

    While the heated arguments lasted between the students and the military officers, the Chief Security Officer, CSO, of the institution was said to have moved to the scene, apparently with a view to intervening when he got assaulted by the soldiers who they claimed slapped the CSO.

    The development, according to the source heightened the already tense atmosphere as the students in their numbers pounced on the soldiers with one of them reportedly sustaining injury.

    The aggrieved students afterwards barricaded Ugbowo-Lagos Expressway and halt vehicular movements for several hours, as all routes leading to and fro the UNIBEN main gate were stalled in protest against the soldiers’ action.

    It took the intervention of some spirited Nigerians and the Deputy Police Officer, DPO, Ugbowo division to appease the irate students to allow movement around the axis.

    When contacted, the Police spokesperson in the State, SP Chidi Nwabuzor said he was in Abuja and could not give details but  ASP Jennifer Iwegbu,  confirmed the incident.

    ASP Iwegbu said peace was restored after several appeals to the student but claimed that the students want a phone belonging to one of the unnamed students that were smashed on the ground fixed to end the gruel.

    UNIBEN Management Reacts

    In a swift reaction, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Lilian Salami in a statement on Friday, lamented the “unfortunate incident” and sued for calm, assuring that efforts are being made to avert a reoccurrence in future.

    “The situation has been brought under control and the Management of the University is in discussions with the hierarchy of the S & T for amicable resolution,” she said.

    The unfortunate incident of the clash between some students of our university and soldiers on Thursday 2nd February,  resulting from alleged resistance of students to the soldiers’ attempt to jump ATM cues on campus has been brought under control and the Management of the University is in discussions with the hierarchy of the S & T for amicable resolution.

    The Management  acknowledges that these are challenging times  for everyone and enjoins all to remain calm  while efforts are being made to avert a re- occurrence.

    Management also calls on the students to constantly engage dialogue in resolving issues that concern them rather than taking to protests, at any provocation, thereby causing more injury and damage to themselves and other citizens.

  • Sammie Okposo’s daughter Alula finally comments on father’s death

    Sammie Okposo’s daughter Alula finally comments on father’s death

    The pretty daughter of late Sammie Okposo, Alula has expressed how she feels following the death of her dad late last month.

    Alula said her father’s death made her feel so blank.

    She made this comment  on her first  Instagram post on Monday  in her first write up on the social media page since the death of her singer dad.

    Her Post reads “The real truth is I feel like a blank sheet of paper …. just waiting for the different strokes from the paint brushes.”

    She continued, “God knows best because I know your definitely jamming with the angels, changing it for them, letting them know say Na your voice bad pass … anyways make we leave the story for the writer. BIG LOVE My G, RIP.”

    The Okposo family had announced the funeral arrangements of the gospel singer.

    A tribute night will be held for him on Tuesday, December 13 in Lagos State, followed by a service of songs on Wednesday.

    The funeral service for Sammie will take place on December 15 and will be private affair.

    His manager, Hillary Vincent, had exclusively told newsmen that the singer died in his sleep as against earlier speculations that he slumped.

    Vincent had said, “It is not true that Sammie slumped and died. That report is false. At the right time, the family will set the records straight. But, I can tell you authoritatively that he did not slump. Rather, he just did not wake up from his sleep.”

     

  • Sammie Okposo’s management reveals real cause of his death

    Sammie Okposo’s management reveals real cause of his death

    The management of Sammie Okposo has revealed the real cause of the singer’s death saying that what was reported on many media outlets concerning how he died was untrue.

    Okposo’s Project Manager, Hillary Vincent during an interview with journalists, gave the real details of the death of the gospel artiste. He said that the news making the rounds that he slumped and died at his Lekki residence on Friday morning, November 25, 2022, is false, and didn’t know where that emanated from.

    However, he assured that Okposo’s family will, later on, give full details of his funeral but said what he’s sure of was that the singer slept and didn’t wake up the next day.

    He said “As regards the funeral arrangements, the details will be made known by the family. But right now, they are still in grief and mourning the departed singer.

    The singer was best known for songs such as Welu Welu, which was on his first album, Unconditional Love.

    Na only You was another popular song that was contained in the album No More Drama. The album featured other gospel singers such as Kefee, Essence, Ige Samsong, and Soji Isreal.

    Another of his songs, Sing Hallelujah, was released in 2019, but it has continued to make waves, especially in gospel circles.

    In 2020, he released Chukwu Ebube, a contemporary Afrocentric worship that featured Micheal Stuckey.

    Shortly before his death, he held the Sammie Okposo Praise Party in Lagos on November 4, 2022. A day before his death, he posted a throwback video of the concert on his Instagram page. In the video, he could be seen leading the congregation in an intense praise and worship session.

     

  • Titan Trust retires top Mgt of Union Bank, directors after takeover

    Titan Trust Bank has fired the board and management of Union Bank PLC after taking over the old generation bank.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a statement issued by the bank notifying the Nigerian Exchange Group of the resignation and subsequent retirement of directors from the board of the Union Bank.

    Titan Trust Bank, owned by TGI Group which, now controls 93 per cent of Union Bank’s shares, has also named Mudassir Amray as chief executive.

    The retired directors are the Chair/Non-Executive Director, Beatrice Bassey, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Emeka Okonkwo. Other directors that resigned were Independent Non-Executive Director, Obafunke Alade-Adeyefa; Non-Executive Director, Richard Burrett; Non-Executive Director, Ian Clyne; Non-Executive Director, Kenroy Dowers; Non-Executive Director, Paul Kokoricha; Non-Executive Director, Taimoor Labib; Non-Executive Director, Mark Patterson; Non-Executive Director, and Emeka Ogbechie.Union Bank Plc has announced the completion of core investors’ sale of a majority shareholding to Titan Trust Bank (TTB).

    The Bank’s statement said “Following the bank’s notification in December 2021 of the execution of a share sale and purchase agreement between Union Bank of Nigeria majority shareholders – Union Global Partners Limited, Atlas Mara Limited, et al. – and Titan Trust Bank Limited, and the subsequent receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, Union Bank hereby notifies the Nigerian Exchange Limited, Securities & Exchange Commission and members of the public of the completion of the transaction under the SSPA, which effectively transfers 93.41 per cent of Union Bank’s issued share capital to TTB.

    “Consequently, in compliance with the NGX rule book and the amendments to the listing rules, Union Bank notified the NGX, its stakeholders, and the investing public of the new developments. Union Bank notified the NGX that with the completion of the transaction, TGI Group, parent of TTB, had become the majority shareholder and core investor in Union Bank. Union Bank hereby notifies the NGX of the completion of the divestment of the bank’s entire shareholding interest, direct and indirect, in its subsidiary, Union Bank (UK) Plc, to all the shareholders on the company’s records as of 4th March 2022, pro rata to their existing shareholding interests in the company. Consequently, UBUK is not included in the transaction with Titan Trust Bank”.

    Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group is a global conglomerate with a majority of its investments based in emerging markets. Across markets (globally), TGI Group owns over a hundred leading brands in Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Agricultural Inputs, Industrial Chemicals, Homecare Products and Pharmaceuticals including the popular Chi Limited, Chi Farms and Chi Pharmaceuticals.

    Headquartered in Nigeria for over 40 years, TGI is currently led by Mr Cornelius Vink as chairman.

  • Man Utd board refused to buy striker in January – Rangnick

    Man Utd board refused to buy striker in January – Rangnick

    Manchester United caretaker manager, Ralf Rangnick has accused the club management of refusing to add another player to the strike force.

    United loaned Anthony Martial to Sevilla, Edinson Cavani was struggling with an injury and Mason Greenwood was unavailable for selection.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Rangnick has highlighted “a few” strikers who moved in the window.

    “The answer at the time was no, there is no player on the market that can really help us,” he said.

    “I still believe we should have tried in those 48 hours,” said Rangnick. “The board sees it the same way. They agreed. But they also spoke to the scouting department at the same time as me. The answer was no.”

    Rangnick points to Luis Diaz, who joined Liverpool on 30 January, Dusan Vlahovic who moved to Juventus on 29 January and Julien Alvarez who will move to Manchester City in the summer after agreeing a deal on 31 January.

    Asked if he could have signed those players, he said “I don’t know. But as I said, maybe we should have at least internally discussed it.”

    At the time, United were still in the FA Cup and the Champions League and were favourites to secure a place in the top four.

    Two years earlier, they had gone into the January market to sign Odion Ighalo on loan when then boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had his forward options restricted through injury.

    “Maybe I should have pushed even more,” said Rangnick.

    “It would have been short notice but 48 hours is 48 hours. It might have been at least worth to try and internally discuss it. It might be necessary and important. We didn’t. It was not done.”