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New General Manager Appointed at Transcorp Hilton Abuja
Jorg Potreck, an experienced hotelier with over four decades of hospitality background, has been named the new General Manager of Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Potreck, who previously served as the General Manager at Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
With his extensive expertise in managing hotels across Germany, United Kingdom, Austria, South Africa, and Egypt, Potreck is well-equipped to lead Transcorp Hilton Abuja. He will oversee the hotel’s operational and commercial functions, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest satisfaction.
Andreas Lackner, Vice President of Operations, Africa & Indian Ocean, Hilton, expressed his excitement about Potreck’s appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Jorg back to the Hilton family. With his impressive hospitality background, Jorg is a seasoned hotelier who will undoubtedly elevate our flagship property in Africa. We trust that Jorg will provide purposeful service and meaningful experiences to both our guests and team members.”
Potreck himself expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “I am thrilled to return to Hilton and lead the incredible team at Transcorp Hilton Abuja. This hotel has been a national treasure and a benchmark for hospitality standards in Nigeria since its inception. I am also excited to foster local talent by creating personalized learning experiences and partnerships to help our team members achieve their career goals. ”
L-R: Jasmine Ozdogan – Director of Operations, Transcorp Hilton Abuja; Emmanuel Bempah – Head of Chancery, Ghana High Commission; Jorg Potreck – General Manager, Transcorp Hilton Abuja; Betty Aguiyi-Ironsi – Commercial Director, Transcorp Hilton AbujaSituated in Nigeria’s capital and commercial district, Transcorp Hilton Abuja offers 667 tastefully finished rooms and suites, as well as seven restaurants and bars. The hotel also boasts extensive leisure and recreational facilities, including an outdoor pool, a gym, and a shopping arcade. With its 24-hour Executive Lounge and 20 multi-purpose meeting rooms, including a Congress Centre that can accommodate up to 1,200 people, Transcorp Hilton Abuja is a prime destination for both business and leisure travelers.
Owned by Transcorp Hotels Plc. and managed by Hilton under its Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, Transcorp Hilton Abuja continues to set the benchmark for hospitality standards in Nigeria.
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L-R: Jasmine Ozdogan – Director of Operations, Transcorp Hilton Abuja; Emmanuel Bempah – Head of Chancery, Ghana High Commission; Jorg Potreck – General Manager, Transcorp Hilton Abuja; Betty Aguiyi-Ironsi – Commercial Director, Transcorp Hilton Abuj
The Anambra Government has imposed a one-month sanction on Blossom Fount School, Awka, for allegedly selling the position of head prefect during a student election.
This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh.
According to the commissioner, the school reportedly demanded N5,000 from each pupil aspiring to become head prefect in the primary section.
Chuma-Udeh condemned the act, describing it as an attempt to “sell the psyche of the children to the highest bidder from the cradle.”
According to her, such practices are unacceptable under the administration of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo.
She said that an investigation was ongoing to examine the school’s broader management practices, with the possibility of further actions based on the findings.
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the arrest and continued detention of former House of Representatives member, Muhammad Kazaure, describing it as a violation of due process.
In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Atiku said Kazaure’s detention reflects a brazen disregard for the rule of law, accusing the anti-graft agency of operating beyond the limits of the Nigerian Constitution.
Atiku alleged that the EFCC is increasingly becoming a tool for political repression, citing what he called a troubling pattern of lawlessness under the current administration.
He said, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has once again plunged headlong into its well-worn pattern of lawlessness, arresting and detaining citizens with brazen disregard for due process and without offering any justification for its actions.”
Atiku also referenced the recent arrest of social commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, whose release followed intense public pressure. He suggested that Kazaure’s case fits into a broader trend of state institutions being used to silence dissenting voices.
“We witnessed this same abuse in the unlawful arrest and detention of Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, whose release was only secured after massive public outrage and pressure.
“Now, the EFCC has targeted Hon. Muhammad Kazaure, a former member of the House of Representatives and an unapologetic critic of the gross misgovernance and failings of the Tinubu administration.
“Abducted in Kano and whisked away to Abuja, Kazaure is presently being held incommunicado, with no formal charge or explanation offered to his family, legal team, or the Nigerian people.
“Let it be stated without equivocation: even if there were legitimate grounds for arresting any citizen, such action must adhere strictly to the rule of law. The EFCC is duty-bound to publicly disclose the reasons for any arrest and must not detain individuals indefinitely under the guise of investigation.
“The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is unequivocal on this matter—every detainee must be promptly charged to court or released. By once again trampling on the fundamental rights of a Nigerian citizen, the EFCC is entrenching itself deeper into the mire of impunity and constitutional delinquency.
“It’s deafening silence regarding the arrest of Hon. Kazaure, a man who represented the good people of Kazaure, Roni, Gwiwa, and Yankwashi federal constituency, lays bare the agency’s contempt for transparency and justice.
Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has ignited social media buzz after posting a 15-second TikTok video set to the trending song Omo Ologo — a track closely linked with President Bola Tinubu.
The video, shared on her TikTok page on May 8, shows the embattled lawmaker smiling and playfully interacting with the camera. Captioned, “Just for fun, song choked,” the post has drawn mixed reactions online, with some interpreting it as a light-hearted moment, while others suspect a deeper political undertone.
The video comes just days after the song Omo Ologo was performed live by Kano-based singer Dauda Kahutu Rarara during a dinner in Katsina State held in honour of President Tinubu, who was on a two-day working visit to assess security in the region.
The song, which blends Hausa and Yoruba, praises Tinubu as a victorious leader who has outlasted his critics.
Akpoti-Uduaghan’s TikTok post follows a series of dramatic exchanges between her and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The senator was suspended from the upper legislative chamber in March after accusing Akpabio of sexual harassment — an allegation that triggered heated debate in the National Assembly.
In what appeared to be a bold response to her suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan recently posted a sarcastic apology video to Akpabio on Facebook, in which she claimed she was sorry “for the crime of maintaining dignity and self-respect.”
The post was accompanied by a short video, further fueling controversy.
Akpabio’s legal team has since approached a federal high court in Abuja, seeking an order compelling the senator to delete the post from her social media pages.
In a counter-affidavit filed by her lawyer, Jubril Okutepa (SAN), Akpoti-Uduaghan’s camp described the motion as an attempt to silence and intimidate her.
The court is expected to rule on the matter on May 12.