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Arson: 250 TVC production workers rendered jobless, says CEO
Chief Executive Officer of TVC, Mr Andrew Hanlon, says 250 employees of the private TV station working in the production section have been thrown out of job after the company’s station was set ablaze by hoodlums last week.
He also said since the incident happened, the remaining direct employees of the station had been struggling to work in temporary accommodation put up by the company.
He spoke at the Ikosi-Ketu office of the company on Thursday when the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, paid a solidarity visit to the TV station.
He was accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo, and Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso.
Hanlon, who took the governor and his team round, said the main auditorium, which was the hub of the TV station’s operation, was completely razed.
A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, said the auditorium housed three main studios, three control rooms, three master control rooms and central transmission laboratory equipped with the modern communication gadgets worth millions of dollars.
Hanlon said, “After the rioters invaded our premises and set the place on fire, some buildings on the premises survived. But the main transmission building is completely destroyed and it was the hub of our operations. The rioters cast fear and terror in the hearts of our employees when they broke in last week’s Wednesday morning.
“People’s hard work and huge investment that went down into the TV station were destroyed in a period of about an hour. The incident was really traumatising for all of us. The rioters left immense devastation. The entire interior of the building was destroyed. This is all that is left of our bubbling building, which was a centrepiece. Thankfully, no member of staff died in the incident.”
Hanlon said the immediate priority before the management of the TV station was to ensure that all direct employees were looked after, stressing that the means of livelihood of thousands of indirect workers attached to the brand had been threatened.
He said efforts were being taken to return TVC to its full operations, promising that the station would bounce back stronger than it was.
The governor reportedly shown the wreck of burnt vehicles belonging to the station and employees.
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DHQ: Foreign fighters influx responsible for recent terrorists attacks
DHQ: Foreign fighters influx responsible for recent terrorists attacks
The military on Thursday reacted to the recent frequent terrorist activities in North-East and North-West states.
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) attributed the spike in the attacks to influx of foreign agents coming to strengthen the local terrorists.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this during a press conference in Abuja.
Some 40 farmers were brutally murdered last Saturday in Borno State by the terrorists.
Over 50 people including soldiers that went to retrieve the corpses of the farmers on Tuesday were yet to return home after terrorists ambushed them.
Buba said the new foreign agents served as reinforcements for their local colleagues.
He said the situation was made worse by local collaborators disclosing troops’ movement.
He said, “The resurgence in terror attacks can be attributable to the influx of foreign fighters that come in as reinforcement for these terrorists. These foreign fighters are from the Sahelian Region.
“The other contributing factor are the local collaborators that form a support base for these terrorists. They serve as informants to the terrorists reporting on troop movement.”
Buba however declared the troops remained “profoundly conscious of their role and responsibility in ending insurgency and terrorism in the nation.”
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JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Abu Dhabi for sustainability week
JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Abu Dhabi for sustainability week
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi in the early hours of Sunday to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
President Tinubu touched down at 2:14 a.m. local time and was received by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Themed “The Nexus of Next: Supercharging Sustainable Progress,” this year’s ADSW summit will see President Tinubu highlighting Nigeria’s achievements and reforms in energy sufficiency, transportation modernization, public health improvements, and economic development.
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His presence underscores Nigeria’s commitment to tackling global challenges through sustainable and cooperative strategies.
During the summit, the President is expected to hold bilateral discussions with UAE leaders, focusing on strengthening ties and exploring shared opportunities.
President Tinubu is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and other senior officials.
He is slated to return to Nigeria on Thursday, January 16.
ADSW 2025, a globally recognized event for sustainability innovation, brings together business leaders and civil society representatives to advance sustainable development and foster economic progress.
Over its 15-year history, the summit has established itself as a key platform for forging partnerships and driving impactful initiatives in clean energy and global growth.
JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Abu Dhabi for sustainability week
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Delta Gov Oborevweri sacks commissioner for information
Delta Gov Oborevweri sacks commissioner for information
Delta State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevweri, has sacked his Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza.
The governor has reportedly directed the state Commissioner for Works (Rural roads), Charles Aniagwu, to take over the affairs of the ministry.
Director General, Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communication, Dr. Fred Latimor Oghenesivbe, confirmed the development.
“Charles Aniagwu will take over the two ministries (Works and Information) for the meantime,” he stated.
It was learnt that Osuoza was sacked after a series of complaints of alleged incompetence.
Aniagwu had served as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and Commissioner for Information during ex-Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s eight year tenure.
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