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IPC denounces DSS harassment of executive director at Lagos Airport

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The International Press Centre (IPC) has denounced the recent incident of harassment faced by its executive director, Lanre Arogundade, in the hands of Department of State Services (DSS) officials at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos.

In a statement released on Tuesday, April 16, and signed by Melody Akinjiyan, the Press Freedom Officer of IPC, the organisation expressed concern over the incident which occurred on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Arogundade was preparing to board a late-night Air France Flight to Berlin, Germany, to participate in the general meeting and conferences of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) and the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX).

The statement highlighted that Arogundade, a renowned journalist and advocate for social justice and democracy, faced unwarranted harassment despite his notable contributions to journalism and civil society.

Arogundade had previously served as chairman of the Lagos State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists and as President of the National Association of Nigerian Students.

Quoting Arogundade’s account of the encounter in a Facebook post, the statement revealed that he was subjected to approximately 40 minutes of harassment by DSS officials who claimed his name was still on their watchlist, despite assurances two years prior by the Director General of the DSS, Mr. Yusuf Magaji Bichi, that his name had been removed.

Additionally, Arogundade reported that a senior DSS official demanded to see his old passports and threatened to prevent him from traveling unless he complied with the request, which he described as “bizarre and ridiculous.”

IPC asserted that such persistent harassment violates Arogundade’s fundamental right to freedom of movement and undermines democratic principles. The organization called on the Director General of the DSS, as well as his officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, to cease further harassment of Arogundade.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding press freedom and the rights of journalists, both domestically and internationally.

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‘Retire from music if you’re fed up’ – Israel DMW tells Wizkid

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Davido’s Logistics Manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has wadded into the beef between his boss and Wizkid.

NEWSMEN  reports that Wizkid and Davido were engaged in a fierce social media war on X on Monday.

Reacting via his Instagram story, Israel DMW stated that he was disappointed with Wizkid’s behaviour, stressing that Davido had done nothing to deserve it.

He urged Wizkid to retire from the music industry “honourably” if he is fed up.

He also berated him for shading ace music executive, Don Jazzy.

Israel DMW wrote: “I use to like everything about you, thinking you’re a human being. I never knew you’re a fully daft headed human being. Why dis continous jealousy and hatred? Did oga [Davido] stops you from releasing ur own back to back sweet hits?

“He has never in anytime said anything bad of you at all. You you just keep hating him for nothing sake. Retire from music if you’re fed up. Resign honourably. Who the hell are you? You’re just a small dwarf. You will be taught a lesson, if you’re not careful.

“You’re an idiot. A whole Don Baba? Na ur mate? Ugbeowagbon, Usaloa.”

 

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NAEC releases date for 2024 conference

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…Rallies oil industry leaders, stakeholders for conversations on energy transition

Top energy industry leaders and experts are expected to converge in Lagos on October 3, 2024, at the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC)  Annual International Energy Conference 2024.

The organiser revealed that the conference will focus on the role of natural gas as an energy transition fuel, addressing Nigeria’s Trilemma of Finance, Energy Security, and International Politics.

The National Chairman of NAEC, Ugo Amadi,  in a statement signed and released to the media on Monday stated that the captivating lineup of activities for the association’s 2024 conference, promises to tackle Nigeria’s most pressing energy challenges head-on.

Amadi said the conference’s main theme, “Gas as Energy Transition Fuel: Navigating Nigeria’s Trilemma of Finance, Energy Security, and International Politics,” was carefully curated to address the critical national discourse and provide strategic solutions to guarantee Nigeria’s energy security and sustainable future.

He said, “The conference will feature a dedicated session on “Actualizing the Decade of Gas: Powering Nigeria’s Energy Sufficiency, Industrialisation, and Economic Prosperity,” and other sessions that  will talk about  the pivotal role of natural gas in driving Nigeria’s energy sufficiency, industrialization, and overall economic prosperity.

The NAEC Chairman further emphasised that the third session of the conference with the topic: “Solving the Gas-To-Power Debacle: Unlocking Investments For NESI, Analysing Tariff Adjustment, Frequent Grid Collapses, and 6,100 MW Target by December for Sustainable Growth.”

He noted that the session promises to tackle the longstanding challenges in the gas-to-power sector, unlocking investments, addressing tariff adjustments, and achieving the ambitious 6,100 MW target for sustainable growth.

Amadi emphasised that the 2024 Conference, marking the inaugural edition under his new leadership of NAEC, would serve as a pivotal platform for influential figures to exchange insights, knowledge, and peer-reviewed analyses concerning the opportunities and challenges confronting the diminishing investments in Nigeria’s energy sector.

Meanwhile Adeola Yusuf, Chairman of the NAEC 2024 Conference Committee, in his remark revealed that the upcoming conference promises to be a game-changer for the Nigerian energy industry.

According to Yusuf, the conference would bring together a diverse array of players, including ministers, CEOs, industry captains, regulators, lawmakers, and other key stakeholders, adding that with the participation of industry leaders and experts, the event promises to deliver actionable insights and innovative strategies to propel the sector forward.

He further added the conference would be a catalyst for unlocking investments, enhancing energy security, and driving sustainable development in Nigeria’s energy landscape.

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AEDC blames FCT power outage on faulty feeders

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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has blamed faulty feeders for the power outage being experienced in parts of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

In a statement on Monday, the company identified the feeders affected to include L36, H23, H33 and 8.

The company noted that the faulty feeders affect power supply in Apo Mechanic Village, Waru  Village and its environs, Jabi, Parts of Utako, Life Camp, Kado, Efab, Zango Daura, and Mbora Estates and its environs was also affected.

The statement by the company reads, “This is to inform residents in parts of Abuja that the power outage currently being experienced is due to technical fault on feeders L36, H23, H33 and 8 respectively.”

“Locations affected: are feeder L36-Entire Idu industrial, CITEC Estate, Efab Global, Babaginda Estate, Nizamaye Hospital and its environs.”

“FH 23-Airport, River Park, Shoprite, NIPCO, Dunamis Church, NIGCOMSAT and its environs,” it said.

The company further assured consumers that its technical team is working tirelessly to rectify the fault and restore power supply as quickly as possible and regrets any inconvenience caused.

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