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Fubara Cancels Order by Wike Revoking Former Gov’s Property
Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has canceled the revocation on the property owned by a former military governor, General Anthony Stephen Ukpo.
The property, which the former military governor gave to Ogeyi Place Le Meridian Hotels Limited located at Plot 319, GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt, was revoked by Nyesom Wike’s administration on December 29, 2022 ostensibly for government’s use.
But in a newspaper publication, the Governor Fubara said the revocation was done in error hence the cancellation.
He said: “In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 28 (5) (a) (b) of the Land Use Act, Cap L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I, SIMINALAYI FUBARA GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State of Nigeria hereby withdraws and cancels the revocation of the aforementioned property,” the publication reads in part.
Below is the full publication
LAND USE ACT, CAP L5, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004, WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION OF REVOCATION OF RIGHTS OF OCCUPANCY ON PLOT 319 G.R.A, PHASE II IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
WHEREAS, by a Certificate of Occupancy dated 20 July, 1998 and registered as No. 54 at page 54 in Volume 144 of the Lands Registry Office, Port Hercourt, Rivers State, the Rivers State Government issued a Certificate of Occupancy to ANTHONY UKPO in and over all that piece or parcel of land measuring 2864.64 at Plot 319 GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt.
WHEREAS; by a Deed of Assignment dated 3″ August, 2001 and registered as No. 50 at Page 50 in Volume 272 of the Lands Registry Office, Port Harcourt, ANTHONY UKPO assigned his interest on the property to OGEYI PLACE HOTELS LIMITED.
WHEREAS, by an official Gazette of Rivers State No. 37 Volume 58 and dated 29 December, 2022 the then Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike revoked the aforementioned statutory Right of Occupancy covering the above subject property, from ANTHONY UKPO and OGEYI PLACE HOTELS LIMITED for the use by Government.
AND WHEREAS, in exercise of Powers Conferred on me by section 28 (5) (a) (b) of the Land Use Act, Cap L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I, SIMINALAYI FUBARA GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State of Nigeria hereby withdraws and cancels the revocation of the aforementioned property.
The first hostages freed from Gaza under a long-awaited ceasefire agreement are back in Israel. The news sparked jubilant scenes in Tel Aviv where large crowds gathered ahead of their release.
The three freed Israeli hostages – the first of 33 to be released over the next six weeks – are Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari. They are said to be in good health and are receiving treatment at a medical center in Tel Aviv.
In exchange, 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees are set to be released by Israel from Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank.
The Israeli military withdrew from several locations in southern and northern Gaza after the truce began earlier on Sunday, an Israeli military official told CNN.
Displaced Gazans have started returning to their homes, while the aid trucks laden with much-needed supplies have crossed into Gaza. Here’s what we know about how the ceasefire deal will work.
Hamas, despite suffering devastating losses, is framing the Gaza ceasefire agreement as a victory for itself, and a failure for Israel.
One of Hamas’ main goals for taking some 250 people during its brazen October 7, 2023, attack on Israel was to secure the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. As Israel pounded Gaza in response, Hamas vowed not to return the hostages until Israel withdrew its forces from the enclave, permanently ended the war, and allowed for rebuilding.
Source: CNN
The leader of UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said she doesn’t want Britain to be like Nigeria that is plagued by “terrible governments.”
Speaking on Thursday at an event organised by Onward, a British think tank producing research on economic and social issues, Badenoch expressed fears that Britain may become like Nigeria if the system is not reformed.
“And why does this matter so much to me? It’s because I know what it is like to have something and then to lose it,” Badenoch told the audience.
“I don’t want Britain to lose what it has.
“I grew up in a poor country and watched my relatively wealthy family become poorer and poorer, despite working harder and harder as their money disappeared with inflation.
“I came back to the UK aged 16 with my father’s last £100 in the hope of a better life.
“So I have lived with the consequences of terrible governments that destroy lives, and I never, ever want it to happen here.”
Badenoch has been in the news of late after she dissociated herself from Nigeria, saying she has nothing to do with the Islamic northern region.
She also accused the Nigeria Police of robbing citizens instead of protecting them.
She said: “My experience with the Nigeria Police was very negative. Coming to the UK, my experience with the British Police was very positive.
“The police in Nigeria will rob us (laughter). When people say I have this bad experience with the police because I’m black, I say well…I remember the police stole my brother’s shoe and his watch.”
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is ready to work with other nations to build a resilient, equitable, and sustainable world for all.
Tinubu spoke in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on the second day of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
The president spoke on the topic, “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging Africa with the Global Energy Future.”
He declared that no single nation could walk the road to sustainability alone, stressing that global interconnectedness demand collective action, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.
According to Tinubu, “The fight against climate change is not merely an environmental necessity but a global economic opportunity to reshape the trajectory of our continent and the global energy landscape.
“As leaders, stakeholders and citizens of our planet, we stand at a critical juncture in human history. To succeed, we must innovate, collaborate and act decisively as one global community.”
Reiterating his administration’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, Tinubu assured the audience that the Nigerian government had developed actionable programmes in line with global expectations, bearing in mind Nigeria’s economic and political expectations.
He said, “We have embraced a vision of sustainability that aligns with global aspirations while addressing local realities. Our efforts are anchored on three pillars: Energy Transition, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Development.
“My administration recognises the importance of reducing carbon emissions and a just transition to clean and renewable energy, promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.
