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END OF AN ERA: Legendary Former Toyota Chief Hiroshi Okuda Passes Away At 93.

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Former Toyota leader Hiroshi Okuda, who guided the Japanese automaker to become the world’s largest car manufacturer, has passed away at the age of 93.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Toyota verified his passing on Wednesday, though specific details regarding his death were not immediately released. Okuda assumed leadership of the company in 1995 during a difficult period, making history as the first executive in decades from outside the founding family to take the helm.

Before his tenure, Toyota was often viewed as overly conservative. Okuda shifted that trajectory by aggressively expanding global manufacturing operations and championing forward-thinking projects, most notably taking a gamble on the development of the pioneering Toyota Prius hybrid. His aggressive growth strategies ultimately propelled Toyota past General Motors in sales volume.

Outside of corporate management, Okuda held a black belt in karate, led Japan’s powerful business lobby Keidanren, and advised the Japanese government. His bold reputation was established early in his career during the 1970s when he navigated a dense jungle in the Philippines to negotiate directly with leftist guerrillas. Reflecting on his corporate transformation strategy in a 1998 interview with The New York Times, Okuda noted, “Everyone is different. But what I can say about Toyota is that before I became president, the company was considered to be very conservative, so I have tried to make us more aggressive.”

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“HE IS READY!” Arteta Drops Major Bombshell On Ethan Nwaneri’s Imminent Emirates Takeover.

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  • Squad Integration: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta suggested that young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri could secure a permanent place in the senior squad following a strong pre-season showing.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Valuable Loan Experience: Reflecting on Nwaneri’s challenging six-month loan spell at Olympique de Marseille—which was marked by instability at the French club—Arteta noted that the adversity has helped the 19-year-old mature significantly.

    • Transfer Speculation Addressed: Despite prior interest from other European clubs and rumors of a potential permanent exit, Arteta’s positive remarks indicate that the Hale End product is firmly in Arsenal’s plans.

    • Career Background: Nwaneri, who made history as the youngest player to feature in the Premier League during his September 2022 debut against Brentford, is looking to build on his development after signing a long-term contract extension in 2025.

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BREAKING THE WALLS: How Tinubu Is Secretly Moving To Bring The South-East Together, Reveals Umahi.

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  • South-East Development: Minister of Works David Umahi stated that President Bola Tinubu is committed to unifying the South-East and addressing historical grievances through targeted infrastructure projects.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Ministerial Impact: Umahi credited his role as minister from the region for securing crucial developmental projects under the current administration.

    • Coastal Highway Defense: During a press conference in Lagos, Umahi strongly defended the progress of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and challenged critics to a public debate regarding the venture.

      In a statement issued on Thursday, the former Governor of Ebonyi State underscored the significant infrastructural progress underway in the zone under the current administration, urging the populace to recognize these contributions. Umahi asserted that his position as the ministerial representative from the area has been instrumental in securing critical regional projects, framing these initiatives as part of a deliberate presidential strategy to correct past neglect.

      Additionally, Umahi addressed public scrutiny regarding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project during a stakeholders’ engagement and press conference in Lagos. Challenging detractors to a public debate, he rejected assertions that construction would stall past Epe, affirming that development has already moved beyond that milestone and emphasizing the project’s vital role in unlocking national economic growth.

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“NOBODY IS A GODFATHER!” Irabor Demands Immediate Arrest Of Fadahunsi, Jingir, And Gumi In Epic Showdown.

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Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd), has stated that politicians and other individuals making inciting comments should be arrested.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

His call is against the backdrop of a recent statement by the Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, who was captured in a viral video telling his supporters to kill members of the Accord Party ahead of the governorship election in the state.

The ex-CDS said, “For me as a person, any time we hear individuals making inciting comments, I think that such people should be picked up immediately, and that is why I am glad that even though the statement made by Senator Fadahunsi is a political one, but I think that it also borders on incitement to violence.

“I think the police have done the right thing by inviting him, and he should be questioned even beyond that.”

He also demanded the arrest of Islamic clerics Sani Jingir and Ahmad Gumi over inciting statements they had made at different times.

Added to that is, of course, the Sheikh in Kano, Sheikh Jingir, who also made some comments which, of course, I believe are also inciting, that could also add to the bouquet of threats that we have.

“He also should be arrested and I also believe that the various comments that someone like Gumi has been making also demands that he be called not just to order but of course invited and arrested in other to let the populace know that there is nobody who is above the law and then when you say things that are not right you should be called in to answer,” the former service chief added.

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