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July 25, 2024 Ohanaeze Ndigbo President Iwuanyanwu Dies At 82
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo President Iwuanyanwu Dies At 82

Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Passes Away at 82.

Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Thursday by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, who released an official statement.

The 82-year-old Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness. The statement from the family reads, "The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo. Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu, before his death, was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly."

Chief Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, along with many children and grandchildren. The family has stated that burial details will be announced later after due consultations.

July 25, 2024 Protest: Lagos Government Declares Non-Involvement in Oro Festival and Other Religious Activities
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Protest: Lagos Government Declares Non-Involvement in Oro Festival and Other Religious Activities

The Lagos State Government has distanced itself from the rumored upcoming Oro festival scheduled for August 1 to 15, coinciding with the #EndBadGovernance protest.

The government likened it to other religious activities held across the country.

In a telephone conversation, Gboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the state’s Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said no one questions the government when other religions hold their activities.

He noted that the same respect should be maintained for traditional worshippers because they have the right to worship according to the constitution and can go about their lawful exercises.

“Oro festival is like Muslim and Christian activities and has no business with Lagos State government interference. We don’t know how any religious group goes about their lawful activities.

“The protesters have their rights just like the traditional worshippers who want to perform their activities too. What is our business in that?” he queried.

July 25, 2024 Three Dead, Multiple Hospitalised in Lagos Building Collapse
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Three Dead, Multiple Hospitalised in Lagos Building Collapse

At least three people have been confirmed dead after a building collapsed at 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday.

Officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) are currently conducting rescue operations at the scene. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, LASEMA's Permanent Secretary, confirmed the incident, stating that two people were rescued alive from the rubble.

"Three adult males were recovered dead, and two male adults were rescued alive. One adult male trapped under the rubble was also rescued alive by LASEMA and the Lagos State Fire Service," Oke-Osanyitolu reported. "All six men were site workers. They are receiving pre-hospital care on location while SEHMU has been contacted for the remains of the three fatalities."

This collapse is part of a troubling series of building failures in Lagos State and other parts of Nigeria.

July 25, 2024 Chaos Erupts as Fubara and Wike Supporters Clash in Rivers
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Chaos Erupts as Fubara and Wike Supporters Clash in Rivers

A baby reportedly lost consciousness after being tear-gassed on Wednesday during a clash between supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and loyalists of ex-governor Nyesom Wike in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.

The clash occurred during a government medical outreach in the Eliozu community. Eyewitnesses reported that the trouble began when officials from the state Ministry of Health were conducting a medical outreach for women at the Eliozu Health Centre. Supporters allegedly loyal to factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, arrived at the venue to investigate the gathering. The venue is located near Amaewhule’s residence, which leads the 27 lawmakers loyal to Wike.

Supporters of the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Obio/Akpor LGA, Chijioke Ihunwo, who are loyal to Fubara, reportedly prevented them from accessing the venue, resulting in a heated argument and subsequent clash. Stones were thrown, and the medical outreach was disrupted.

Anti-riot policemen arrived at the scene and fired tear gas to disperse the opposing groups. During the mayhem, a child was tear-gassed and became unconscious. The medical outreach was then relocated to a state-owned facility at the Waterlines axis of Port Harcourt.

Reacting to the incident, Obio/Akpor CTC Chairman, Chijioke Ihunwo, accused Amaewhule of leading policemen to disrupt the outreach. Ihunwo stated, “This morning there was an incident at the Eliozu Health Centre where the former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule led some security men to disrupt a programme by the Ministry of Health. A few minutes later, some policemen came and started beating up our women, shooting tear gas at pregnant women who were at the Health Centre. We want to say that Obio/Akpor Local Government Area will not be under siege. We want to call on the President, Bola Tinubu, that the Inspector General of Police and the Minister of the FCT are tarnishing the image of your government.”

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