David Okoye, Author at OHAFIATV

Mar

08

2024

Activist Omoyele Sowore Set to Reunite with Family in U.S. After Four-Year of incarceration

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsOmoyele Sowore, Personality, Politics

Renowned human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, announced his departure from Nigeria to the United States to reunite with his family after enduring four years of incarceration under the former President Muhammadu Buhari regime. Sowore, who had been detained since August 2019, revealed his intention on social media, citing his unlawful detention and trumped-up charges by the Nigerian government as reasons for his decision to leave the country. Arrested for organizing the #RevolutionNow protest, Sowore faced charges of treasonable felony by the Buhari administration, enduring assaults, torture, and restrictions on seeing his family during his incarceration. Despite…

Mar

08

2024

By David Okoye

Oyo State Government Consults Traditional Rulers to Revive Council of Obas and Chiefs

Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsOyo state, Politics, Religion

The Oyo State government recently convened a consultative meeting with traditional rulers to discuss the revitalization of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Held at the House of Chiefs in the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, the meeting aimed to enlist the support of traditional leaders in advancing the developmental agenda of Governor Seyi Makinde's administration. Led by Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, the state government delegation emphasized the importance of the council as co-partners in driving development initiatives. Lawal highlighted the need for a functional council to provide traditional rulers with a unified platform to voice their opinions on government…

Mar

07

2024

By David Okoye

JAMB Registrar Reports Successful Mock-UTME with 260,000 Candidates

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) revealed that 260,000 candidates participated in the Mock-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across 793 computer-based test centers nationwide. The examination aimed to assess the preparedness of candidates for the main UTME scheduled to commence on April 19, 2024. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the JAMB Registrar, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the mock exam after monitoring the exercise in Abuja. He highlighted that the examination was designed to test the readiness of candidates for the upcoming main UTME. Mr. Oloyede also mentioned that JAMB successfully conducted recruitment examinations for the Nigerian Police the…

Mar

07

2024

By David Okoye

Nigerian Air Force Conducts Airstrikes on Insurgents’ Enclaves in Katsina and Zamfara

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out airstrikes targeting insurgents' enclaves in Katsina and Zamfara states as part of 'Operation Hadarin Daji'. The strikes aimed to eliminate terrorists and disrupt their activities in the region. In the first attack on Tuesday, the air component targeted terrorist leader Maudi Maudi, south of Tsaskiya in Safana Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina state. Although the fate of Maudi Maudi remains unconfirmed, several terrorists were eliminated in the operation. A post-strike assessment revealed the targeted location engulfed in flames, with survivors seen fleeing to safety. Similarly, on Wednesday, another strike was conducted…

Mar

07

2024

By David Okoye

24-Year-Old Man Arraigned for Assault and Unlawful Possession of Weapons

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Samuel Olanrewaju, a 24-year-old man, appeared before the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday, facing charges of assault and unlawful possession of dangerous weapons. The defendant was accused of conducting himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace and causing unlawful grievous harm. According to the prosecutor, Christian Okonofua, the incident occurred on March 3 in the Eyita area of Ikorodu. Mr. Olanrewaju was alleged to have been in possession of suspected banned substances, which could potentially disrupt peace in the area. The prosecution further stated that the defendant unlawfully assaulted Olanrewaju Taiwo, causing him permanent…