By Friday Idachaba Youths from the six states of North-Central Geo-Political Zone, Nigeria, have resolved against blind support for politicians planning to use them as political tools in the upcoming 2023 General Elections. The youths, under the aegis of “National Youth Inclusive in Governance Organisation”, disclosed this in a Communiqué issued at the end of their North-Central caucus round table strategic meeting in Lokoja. They said that their affiliation with any political party, aspirant or candidate would henceforth, be subject to resolution after a round table discussion with such aspirants or candidates on the future of youths. The Communiqué signed…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dashed the hope of early resumption for students as it has extended the ongoing strike by three months after the initial warning strike expired on Sunday, May 8. ASUU president Prof Emmanuel Osodeke made the disclosure of the union’s decision on Monday. The National President in the middle of February this year said the decision to embark on a one month warning strike became necessary because the Federal Government had ignored them and refused to meet their demands.It is already three months since they embarked on the industrial action after which the…
The earlier decision to shut down commercial flight operations in the country with effect from Monday by airline operators has been suspended The operators it was gathered secured the commitment of some top government functionaries to intervene on the critical issue of the astronomical increase of the price of aviation fuel in the country to N700 per litre.They disclosed that based on the plea from the top officials they had to suspend the planned action.The Statement was jointly signed by the President Alhaji (Dr.) Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina and the various Airlines. They are Alhaji Shehu Wada – Executive Director, Max…
Alleged moves by loyalists of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the House of Representatives to stampede the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Godwin Emefiele out of the Presidential contest has hit the rock. It was gathered that the loyalists led by the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila had perfected plans to pass a resolution at the emergency plenary session earlier scheduled for Monday April 9 to compel the CBN to resign. They had moved to accuse Emefiele of having abused his office for purchasing the APC Presidential nomination…
The former Senator who represented Orlu Senatorial District in the National Assembly Arthur Nzeribe has died. It was gathered that the maverick Senator from Oguta died in an Abuja hospital. The news of his death filtered in, inthe early hours of Sunday morning He was aged 83 years. Nzeribe represented Orlu Senatorial District in 1999 until he was defeated by Osita Izunaso in the primaries of the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2007. The Senator after a running battle withformer Governor Achike Udenwa wasdefeated for the first time The two Orlu politicians disagreed when Udenwa who was championing…
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to take immediate steps to avert an imminent shutdown of flight operations in the country. The situation said would have grave consequences on the national life of the country.This was contained in a statement issued by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives Hon. Ndudi Elumelu. The call by the Minority Caucus is coming against the backdrop of the notice by Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) to shut down flight operations in the country by Monday, May 9, 2022 due to the unbearable high cost of…
Ibrahim Lawal Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to detained Hon. Doctor Farah Dagogo has raised the alarm over the perilous health of his principal who has been denied medical attention at another medical facility he was referred.Dagogo was arrested last week when he appeared for screening at Zonal Office of PDP in Port Harcourt in furtherance of his gubernatorial ambition.His arrest followed directives to security operatives by Governor Nyesom Wike who had declared him wanted over allegation that he sponsored cultists to disrupt the screening of PDP aspirants in Rivers for the State and National Assembly positions.Lawal warned that…
Even when he has not indicated interest to contest for President another coalition of 28 groups have purchased the All Progressives Congress’ presidential forms for the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akiwumi Adesina, The coalition is made up of groups such as Youth Arise Movement, Nigerians in Diaspora, One Nigeria Group, Prudent Youth Association of Nigeria, women groups, farmers, and other civil society groups.A drama ensued as tge coalition allegedly came late which prevented them from obtaining the forms, however, the party on Saturday evening issued a receipt for the payment, at the cost of N100m.Recall that on…
Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom State has indicated he wants to be President of Nigeria in 2023, to revive the economy and create wealth and job opportunities for Nigerians. He said due to the existing vacuum between the older and the younger generation, he felt challenged to offer himself for service to rescue and restore the country to its past glory. Udom gave the indication on Saturday in Jos while on a consultation visit to the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State on his 2023 presidential aspirationHe explained that his decision to start his consultation…
The Director General of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Support Groups Management Council (ABATSGMC) Abdulmumin Jibrin, has jumped the boat from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to yet to be disclosed party This has set many tongues wagging as to whether his announcement is a precursor to a bigger news yet to unfoldJibrin announced his decision to dump the ruling APC on his official social media accounts, indicating that, he will disclose his next political move within 24 hours. He said, “I have done my best for APC. Its time to move on.l “I will announce my new political party…