Breaking: Code of Conduct Bureau summons Permanent Secretary Rivers State Government House for Investigation




The Code of Conduct Bureau following a petition against the Permanent Secretary Rivers State Government House, Francis Siminalayi Fubara for Non/False Declaration of Assets, money laundering and corruption has set out its investigative light on him thereby inviting him to the Bureau for questioning.


The chairman of the Bureau, Professor Mohammed Isah while disclosing this to journalists in Abuja on Friday Stated that Mr. Francis Siminalayi who was supposed to appear before the members of the Bureau yesterday 25th November, 2022 with all acknowledgement slip of all his assets Declaration to Code of Conduct Bureau from when he joined the public service to date, copy of letter of appointment and pay slip from January 2021 to date, all documents of his building and landed properties both developed and underdeveloped in Nigeria and abroad, Details of his personal companies and businesses, details of shares and bank statement of all his personal accounts from January 2021 to date has for the second time failed to appear before the Bureau without a formal reasons to the Bureau for not coming.


Professor Mohammed Isah further stressed that the invitation extended to the said Francis Siminalayi Fubara is in pursuant to the mandate and power of the Bureau as enshrined the 3rd schedule part 1, Paragraph 3(e) to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended; section 137(a) and (b) and 138(a) and (b) panel code laws of the federation of Nigeria 1990 and section 104 of evidence Act 2011.

He urged Mr. Francis Siminalayi to humbly show up before the Bureau to avoid seeing the other aspect of the law.
"If he thinks he can run or above the law, that would only result to more crisis for him. He should simply honour our invitation and we take it from there", he added.

ATTEND THE YOUTH DEBATE TO SECURE YOUR VOTE- Youth Tells Presidential Candidates

Maryam Aminu

Ahead of the presidential debate, Nigerian Youth Decide/Diamond Youth Transformation Initiative hosted a solidarity rally in Abuja to remind the presidential candidates seeking the votes of Nigeria Youth to attend the youth debate.

Speaking with journalists, the leader of the group Amb. Amb. Uchechukwu Ekpere Paul explained that the presidential debate will be an avenue for candidates to expose their political opinions and public policy proposals, and criticism of them, to potential voters(majorly Nigeria Youth)

Paul added that youth, women, leaders and those seeking elective offices should know that every vote counts, every candidate matters and every youth is Important

The leader of the group warned presidential aspirants not to think of absenting themselves from the debate as doing so will signal that they don't have value for Nigeria Youth and the youth will in return give them red card

Presidential candidates will take the stage on the 10th of December, 2022 at the merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja

This year’s debate will mark Diamond Youth Transformation Initiative second engagement with Nigeria Youth Decide and several partners on Presidential Debates with the first been 2019

Over million people are expected to watched the December 10 discussion as it will be broadcasted live on NTA, ARISE NEWS, AIT, Channels, Kaftan TV, Ben TV, various radio stations and online media

Maryam Aliyu, Abuja

Nigeria’s ameliorating unemployment rate, poor socio-economic performance, human rights abuses, widespread poverty, insecurity, corruption, and lack of trust in the political system have led to disenchantment amongst the electorates, especially the youth who make up the highest percentage of registered voters.

There is a need for people to participate in choosing political leaders who will serve the public’s interest, promote good governance and birth visible democratic dividends in Nigeria to Nigerians.

It is against this backdrop that the Nigerian Youths under the Nigerian Youth Decide ( NYD), Diamond Youth Transformation Initiative (DYTI), in conjunction with Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Christian Association of Nigeria Youth wing, Muslim Student Association, YOWINCAN/ Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Youth wing/Nigerians in the Diaspora, the lead initiators and organizers of the Youth Presidential Debate scheduled for December 10th, 2022 is staging on Thursday, 24th November, 2022 a rally ahead of the Debate.


The Media Director of the 2023 Youth Presidential Debate, Emmanuel Huleji Daudu, in a press release signed during the weekend and made available to journalists in Abuja, stated that the rally aims to create awareness ahead of the youth debate.
"We are tired of not seeing the dividends of democracy. We the Nigerian youths have come together to stage this rally. All the Presidential candidates would be in attendance on that date of the debate to tell us what they have to offer if elected.

"Telling us what they have to offer is not enough. They will also tell us how they want to achieve all that they claim they have to offer, and bet the youths to hold them accountable in case they fail to do what they have promised.

"The decision of the Nigerian Youths on who to align with in the 2023 Presidential contest is based on the debate. We wouldn't make an uninformed decision again. Politics is a game of interest and as such, we can't support anyone who doesn't have our interest at heart", Daudu added.




Earlier, in previous interviews, Amb. Uchechukwu Ekpere paul
President DYTI, NYD /NMBGA, giving a background of the lead organization, said,
Diamond Youth Transformation Initiative of Nigeria (DYTI)/Nigerian Youth Decide (NYD) is a Leadership/Social Economic and Empowerment Institute with Millions of registered members across Nigeria and Africa.


"I urge all Nigerian youths to come out in mass to Unity Fountain, by 8 AM for the rally on Thursday 24th November 2022", Paul said.

The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Joel INTO Group, Dr. Ibilade Joel Adesokan to speak on Financial Technology as it has to do with digital economy in the 21st century.

The Keynote speaker and lead panelist, Dr. Ibilade Joel Adesokan would also be appointed as LIFE PATRON of the Nigerian Students and Youths Association, NIYASA.

The 2-Days event which is scheduled to hold in Abuja on the 15-16th of November, 2022 at the Sheranton Hotel is aimed at exposing the flaws in the financial sector, coupled with the present-day technology.
It is mandatory to find a lasting solution. Hence, the thought about a hackathon that will help to discover talents in the country - the FINTECH hackathon.

The event which would be holding alongside a digital economy summit to incorporate the entire populace on the financial advancement and help selected cohorts in reaching investors and advisors would have in attendance technocrats all round the globe within the financial macrocosm.


According to the organizer and South West Coordinator of the Nigerian Students and Youths Association, NIYASA, Olaseinde Adeyinka, he stated that the main goal is to ameliorate financial services in Nigeria.
"This hackathon will help to discover talents and sponsor ideas amidst students of the Nigerian Institutions creating an empowerment avenue for youths.
At the end of the hackathon, 10 fintech solutions would have been developed, and the top ideas if not all the ideas will have gotten the attention of interested investors and advisors that will make them an impactful, sustainable and innovative project to mine the gold's of the Nigeria economy. It will also create direct and indirect jobs for the students and youths in the country. The social goal is to create a youth and student-inclusive community of tech enthusiasts.


Speaking on the aftermath result,
" the programme will in a long term change the narrative of the youth towards innovation and make them realise that they can play an active role in nation-building by solving problems from the grassroots.
The programme will also combat vices like internet fraud by opening young minds to better ways to explore their innovative minds.
By creating a platform for business sponsors to meet innovators, we are building the country’s economy for the future years.
Through the follow-up mentorship and guide, ideas will become profitable services", he added.


Dignatories expected at the event are, Aka Ifeanyi Gideon - Key Sponsor
Initiative – Mr Deroj (Sponsor), Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank Of Nigeria – Professor
Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu
Chief Executive Officer, Prunedge – Mr Joel Ogunsola, Founder And Group Ceo, 355 Hospitality Group - Mr Tola Awosika
Vice Chancellor, Global Wealth University - Dr Christopher
Imumolen
Governor, Ondo State - Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu
Honorable Minister Of State On Niger Delta Affairs - Senator
Omotayo Alasoadura

Newcross Exploration & Production Limited Boss Tasks Nigeria Technology And Energy Professionals On Products Standardization





As Nigeria celebrate her 62nd Independence on October 1, 2022, Engr Victor Sodje, Managing Director, Newcross Exploration and Production Limited has charged Nigeria technology and energy professionals on products standardization.

He made the call while delivering a Key Note speech during the Nigeria Annual Independence Day Lecture organized by Society of Technology and Energy Professionals (STEP) at NLNG Centre for Gas Refining and Petrochemicals in the University of Port Harcourt, with the theme: Technology and Energy Products Standardization in Nigeria; A Tool For Economy Sustainability And Global Relevance.

Engr. Victor while speaking stressed that the current decline in our Gross Domestic Products (GDP) is linked to poor quality of goods and products manufactured in our country.


He said that most MADE IN NIGERIA products are not patronized or consumed because they lack standards and excellence.


He called on Nigeria technology and energy professionals to be up in their game and close these gaps associated with products manufacturing such as; design, poor concept development, assembling and lack of scientific inclusion.

The President of Society of Technology and Energy Professionals (STEP), Amb. Chimeremeze Enwere congratulated Nigeria technology and energy professionals as the country marks its 62nd independence.



Chimeremeze Enwere expressed worry over poor quality of products manufactured in Nigeria and their inability to break through in local and international markets.



Chimeremeze maintained that for Nigeria to achieve economy sustainability, "we must focus on our products, improve their standards, commercialize them both locally and internationally.

"The world technology and energy markets are changing and we must position ourselves strategically to compete effectively".

Some distinguished professionals in technology and energy such as Engr. Nnaemeka Nwankwo( HSE specialist, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria), Dr Iweh Asuquo ( Scientist, University of Toronto Canada), Prof Massamba Kah ( Coordinator of Russian Universities for African Framework), Engr David Arinze ( SDG champion), Chucks Enwereji ( Chairman, International Association of Drilling Contractors), Dr Akuma Oji ( Director, NLNG Centre for Gas Refining and Petrochemicals) Comr Blessing Akinlosotu ( Member Presidential committee on climate change/ NYC President), Emmanuel Oyedipe from ( Standard Testing and Inspection Service), Augustin Okoronkwo amongst others were in attendance

United Nations, Change Maker Series on Academy: UNESCO Laureate Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu invited

UNESCO Laureate Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu has been invited by the United Nations Global Compact Academy to have conversation with Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation on how to enable a just transition on the Octo’27th 2022

According to the Letter that was written by the Team to UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu as stated below:



We invite you to join us on 27 October 2022 for our next Change maker episode featuring Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation.

Representing 200 million workers around the world, Burrow advocates for the essential role of labor movements in shaping a just transition to a low-carbon economy.

During this candid 30-minute conversation, you will discover:

What a just transition looks like, the political and social momentum needed to make it a reality, and how business leaders can contribute

Practical ways in which businesses can apply just transition principles in a coordinated and just way

How a just transition translates to more sustainable business, a reinvigorated license to operate, and other strategic advantages for your organization

We invite you to register for the session that works best for your timezone:

Overview:
In this Changemakers episode, Sharan Burrow shows how we can simultaneously address the climate crisis and the social crisis, which is marked by record levels of inequality and distrust. A commitment to both environmental sustainability and shared prosperity means abandoning economic patterns that fail people and the planet, but it also translates to more sustainable business, a reinvigorated license to operate, and other strategic advantages.

Sharan Burrow has been the General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation since 2010, representing 200 million workers around the world. In her role, she advocates for the essential role of labor movements in shaping a just transition to a low-carbon economy. In this Changemaker session, Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General and CEO of the UN Global Compact, speaks candidly with Sharan about what a just transition needs to look like, the political and social momentum needed to make it a reality, and what business leaders can learn from her experience

During this session you will learn about:

Sharan’s background, how it informs her perspective and inspires her work

What just transition means, and what drives Sharan toward this goal

How our climate and social challenges are interrelated, and practical ways in which businesses can apply just transition principles to address them in a coordinated and just way

Sharan’s take on what future-proof leadership skills and characteristics look like

Session 1: 27 October 2022, 9am BST (London)
Session 2: 27 October 2022, 10:00 a.m. ET (New York)


SESSION 1: 27 October, 9:00 a.m. (London) | 3:00 p.m. (Bangkok)
(Featuring live interpretation in French)

SESSION 2: 27 October, 10:00 a.m. (New York) | 4:00 p.m. (Cape Town)
(Featuring live interpretation in Spanish and Portuguese)

World Literacy Summit: UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu invites to present new technology, new programs, and new ideas


UNESCO Laureate Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu has been invited by World Literacy Summit as stated below:

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The World Literacy Summit, taking place April 2-4, 2023 in Oxford, UK, brings together people and organizations like yours. Submitting your research/ideas/product/concepts is an opportunity to present new technology, new programs, and new ideas to an eclectic audience of your peers who are key to the movement of helping young people, teenagers and even adults have access to literacy programs throughout the world.


We are confident your organization will contribute to the success of the Summit and would be delighted to receive your submission. Selected submissions will present at the Summit and show the world how ‘Reading Changes Lives’ to leaders representing 85 countries.

According to the Letter that was written by the Team to UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu

Join over 300 influential speakers from educational institutions, global companies, and government agencies


The Summit brings together leaders from 85 countries representing over two-thirds of the world’s population, and all with a single focus – advocating, championing and educating on the vital importance of improving literacy levels across the globe.

It’s the world’s largest gathering of international literacy specialists, including NGO leaders, researchers, academics, literacy entrepreneurs, education companies, publishers, practitioners, government representatives and most importantly the learners themselves. We will have over 600 delegates at the Summit and a further 40,000 people watching via our webinars.

It is a multi-day global event, comprising of insight and inspiration from pioneers, policy makers, and experts. Many of the sessions are facilitated by the very people who are dealing first-hand with the issues presented.

This is the fifth Summit hosted biannually by the World Literacy Foundation, a leading international charity in the literacy sector with a commitment to building a literate world.

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By Maryam Makolo, Abuja



Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has passed a Vote of Confidence on ACP Lot Garba after x-raying the report of numerous arrests made public before the senate advocate Committee on oil theft.

"We pass a vote of confidence on ACP LOT GARBA and his team after x-raying the report of numerous arrests made public before the senate advocate Committee on oil theft".

The National President, Mr. Billy Gills Harris made this known to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday describing the purported petition against the IGP pipeline commander as baseless and unfounded by Sahara reporters.

According to him, he said, the petition is grand style by bunkers and those in illicit trade to malign and destroy the good job of the incorruptible officers of the command.

"Within a short period of his appointment, he has effected landmarks and countless arrests of suspected bunkers and adulterated products.

"The IGP-STFPIB command led by ACP LOT GARBA have restored and collaborated with NNPC/PPMC through a high technical portal to unravel high level of oil theft in the country through rapid response by the command. This innovation by the command will expose more highly place pipeline vandals."


Reaffirming further, he said, the petition is induced by vandals and their stock in trade is resorting to cheap blackmail to rid him out of their way.

Making known its stand in the statement the National President of Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria signed disclosed that it's platform warehousing the retail outlet owners in Nigeria make bold to state clearly that this is vandals fighting back with their cohort.

"We have conducted a discreet investigation about this faceless allegation sponsored by some malicious and wicked people to tarnish the image of an uncompromising officer and the effort of the federal government.

"We are aware of the reorganization going on in the unit which doesn't favour bunkers and their cohorts.

"We implore the members of the public to disregard and discountenance these reports and allow the officers to continue with their good job", he added.

By Maryam Makolo, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is now agog as preparations for tomorrow’s National Honours Awards enter top gear.

Feelers from the authorities indicated that President Muhammadu Buhari has perfected the process of gazetting the approved personalities billed to receive the historic honours at the State House, tomorrow morning.

Our newspaper findings also show that majority of the approved awardees have already arrived Abuja and are already beaming with smiles ahead of tomorrow’s historic ceremony while most hotels have been fully booked.

In a chat with journalists, the Deputy President of the umbrella National Association of Nigerian Widows (NANIWO), Mrs. Bunmi E. Oyealao, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving credible Nigerians and foreigners, especially fifty one names such as Chief Dr. Chika Okafor, Dr. Azibapu Eruani, Chief Wole Olanipekun, Chief Ronald Chagoury, Dr. Effiong Okon Akwa, Sir Dan Chukwudozie, Chief Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, Chief Mike Ozekhome and 2Face Idibia, among others, whose support towards the survival of widows and orphans in Nigeria are well-known for the epic awards.

According to her, by honouring these icons of empowerment and development, Mr. President has taken the right step in encouraging more citizens and friends of our country, to embrace and offer selfless services, volunteerism and patriotic services and intervention at different levels, places and times, geared towards improving the living conditions of the less-privileged and making Nigeria a better and safe place for all. “The only sad observation is the non-inclusion of the name of Apostle Professor Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, a generator of ideas and major empowerment giant in Africa. Please, the incoming Government should take note of this name”, she stressed.

Also commenting, women’s rights advocate and United Nations Ambassador for Peace, Ambassador Mrs. Christy Haruna, expressed excitement at the enlistment of Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, whom she described as the best in the sacred temple of justice, among others to receive the unique awards on Wednesday, 11th October, 2022.

Continuing, she added that the current President of the Court of Appeal, has fashioned out and implemented reforms that aid in the quick delivery of justice on merit, not minding whose ox is gored, in her resolve to help in promoting respect for human rights and the rule of law.

Mrs. Haruna also disclosed her daily prayers for the “Lioness of Justice” as Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem is eulogized by the civil society, for her admission into the Methuselah Club and members of her generation.

In his speech at a special prayer session organized by NANIWO to appreciate God for enabling Mr. President discover and approve their fifty one icons for honours, the grand patron of NANIWO, Professor Barika D. Saro-Laka, JP, congratulated the distinct awardees for making the list while urging them to support his quest for the establishment of the National Widowhood Trust Fund in order to reduce the suffering of widows and their children and guarantee their rights to survival, freedom and development.

He lauded President Buhari for convening the ceremony in the life of his administration, for the first time, as it serves as an energy booster for more people to offer sacrifices towards the upliftment and unity of Nigeria.

By Maryam Makolo

The Cardinal of the Catholic, His eminence Cardinal John onnaiyekan, has joined the movement to support the 2023 Presidential Debate on Monday in Abuja.

A cluster of Nigeria Youth groups focused on credibility, integrity, workable, achievable manifesto, and trustworthiness of candidates instead of the ritual money bag politicking under the umbrella of
Nigeria Youth Decide/Diamond Youth Transformation Initiative (NYD/DYTI), Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Christian Association of Nigeria Youth Wing (YOWINCAN), National Youths Wing Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria amongst many others in a joint statement to journalists pointed out that his spiritual support will go a long way in making the event a huge success.

Giving the Cardinal a brief ahead of the debate rally scheduled to hold on the 3rd of November, 2022 during a visit to his residence in Abuja further disclosed that the Presidential Debate is scheduled for the 10th of December, 2022.

Upon receiving his appointment as the spiritual father of the day, His Eminence said Nigeria deserved a change in leadership style.
” We want a Nigeria where if you study hard and have a nice result, you will have a job without having a godfather “

His Eminence assured the group of his spiritual contributions to ensuring that the program is a great success

The leader of the team, Amb. Uchechukwu Ekpere Paul while speaking stated that the aim of the 2nd edition of the Presidential debate is to influence the general opinion of Nigerians, especially the youth in making a well-informed decision as to the candidate to vote for in the 2023 Presidential election

The apex youth body in Nigeria on Security, Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs, CONYSSA has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for finding Comr. Blessing Akinlosotu worthy of being a member of the National Climate Change Council, NCCC.

The youth body made this known in a statement signed by its Director General, Amb. Ade Mario Emmanuel and made available to journalists on Thursday, by the Media Director, CONYSSA, Maryam Makolo.


According to the statement, the Director General, Ade Mario described Blessing Akinlosotu as an industrious hardworking Nigerian youth that has proved his worth over the years under the balcony of the Nigerian apex youth body, Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC.
"Comr. Blessing Akinlosotu has imparted lots of value to Nigerian youths with lots of skill acquisition programs down to grassroots and several other capacity building programs, sensitization, and awareness creation events.

" His appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari never came as a surprise to we the Nigerian youths because we have been following his antecedents and over the years we have been part of him and his drive for a better Nigeria through the instrumentality of the youths has to yield immeasurable results.

Mario also thanked the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth and Students Affairs, Hon. Dr. Nasir Adhama for his resilience in making sure that the appointment is a huge success.

Expressing optimism in the capacity of Blessing Akinlosotu, he assured Nigerians especially the youths that he would make the youths proud in the council, urging them to give him the necessary support for better representation.

A non-governmental organization whose fundamental mission is to ensure the stability of all the poor people in the system, to give people’s life meaning by empowering the downtrodden through social intervention programs, technology, skill acquisition programs, adult education, practical and radical human development programs, keeping track of the poor, in Nigeria and Africa has assured its beneficiaries that the Theobart grant disbursement will soon commence.

The Country Director,Dr Apostle Theophilus O. Ebonyi made this known yesterday at the Theobart Foundation Headquarters, Nassarawa while addressing the newly appointed Ambassadors.

Apostle Ebonyi reminded that the Theobarth Global Foundation Grant is meant to alleviate unemployment and poverty and the primary purpose of the grant is to empower youths to start their own businesses.

He urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the grant as the foundation will ensure adequate supervision

Ebonyi assured the Theobarth Grant disbursement will be distributed without discrimination

The Country Director urged newly appointed Ambassadors to serve with dedication and help NGO owners bring out their data accurately.

He further urged Ambassadors to watch and fetch out cluster heads with dubious activities and necessary actions will be taken

The Foundation's Consultant Eng. Ibrahim Moses congratulated the newly appointed Ambassadors.

The Consultant assured that disbursement is at the door post but NGO owners have to upload accurate data to ease disbursement.

He urged NGO owners to ensure the data of grassroots are captured accurately as they are the main focus of the organization.

Religion and tribalism have been dominant factors in the Nigerian politics. Unfortunately, political conversation lies loud in voices of religious and tribal division.

The Chief Host of the 2023 presidential debate, Sheik Muhammad Nuru Khalid (Digital Imam) called on Nigerians to be agents of unity and vote for credible leaders irrespective of tribe or religion.

According to him, religion will cease to be an agent of disunity and backwardness in the Nigerian nation.



He said that the possibility of a new Nigeria will be ultimately determined by the electoral choices of the Nigerian youth after watching and listening to the 2023 presidential debate.


Speaking further, he assured of his commitment to pursuing the course of the debate as it will help Nigerians decide their next president.

"Prayer will never substitute action. Aside from praying for a credible leader that will bring unity, security, quality education, etc, we must exercise our franchise.

"Your ticket to reviving Nigeria is by using your PVC wisely", he urged.

A combined team of the Federal Task Force and the River State Ministry of Energy have bursted an illegal detaintion camp In Port Harcourt on Monday, freeing some abducted petrol tanker drivers.

According to sources, the operation was at the instance of a tip off by an independent Marketer who reported that some of his tanker drivers have been kidnapped by some unknown hoodlums.

During the operation by a joint task team to rescue the abducted drivers at the illegal camp located at No 64 Ogbunabali street in Port Hourcourt, two of the identified suspects, Prince Okoroshe and Chibuike Ozo escaped.
Victims kept at the camp were seen with handcufed.
Sources however disclosed that the camp sited in a private building where some reportedly missing tanker drivers were found and rescued was being run by a factional leader of the Independent Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Okoronkwo Chinedu.

It was gathered that the hoodlums who disguise themselves as members of a federal task force working in collaboration with the "Spy Police" , recently arrested 13,800 liters truck of AGO which loaded at Dozzy depot in Rivers State on the pretence that they were carrying adulterated products.
It was gathered that after making the drivers part with some monies, they seize the trucks and thereafter detain them until ransoms were paid.

Further inquiries revealed that after the ransom is secured, the tanker drivers were often forced to loose a substantial part of the products they carried to their captors.

Ahead of the 2023 general election, Nigerian youths, now focused on credibility, integrity, workable and achievable manifestos and trustworthiness of candidates instead of the ritual money bag politicking have organized a well-structured and tailored Presidential debate as elections draw closer.


The cluster of leadership/Social Economic and Empowerment institutions with millions of registered members across Nigeria and Africa, Nigeria Youth Decide/Diamond Youth Transformation Initiative (NYD/DYTI), Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Christian Association of Nigeria Youth Wing(YOWINCAN), National Youths Wing Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria amongst several others who are the pioneering youth organizations of the debate stated that it's aims for organizing its 2nd Edition of the Presidential Debate is to influence the general opinion of Nigerians, especially the youths in making a well-informed decision as to the candidate to vote for in the 2023 presidential election.

The event which is to hold on the 10th of December, 2022 at the Nigeria Award Merit House, Maitama, Abuja with the theme: Road map to effective leadership and prosperity, would be attended by the following candidates as confirmed: The Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Peter Obi of Labour Party (LP), Atiku Abubakar of PDP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of NNPP, Adewale Adebayo of SDP, Malik Ado of YPP, Yabaji Sani of ADP, Prof Chris Imumolen of Accord Party, Al Mustapha of AA party, Chief Okorie APGA, Dumubi Kachukwu ADC, and Felix Johnson NRM, and the AAC Candidate are to attend the presidential debate.

According to a letter signed by the Director of Media of the Presidential Debate, Emmanuel Daudu, has this to say, "we train leaders of exceptional value that model integrity, competence, accountability in their specialized fields, and organizational skills for both private and public sectors.

"Retrospectively, we hosted the first and one of the Best Nigerian National Presidential Debates in 2019. In attendance were 10 presidential candidates on stage.

"We have hosted many State governorship debates too. Our social project cut across the 36 states in Nigeria", he added.

The African Action Congress, AAC, has upheld the August 9, 2019 expulsion of Omoyele Stephen Sowere stressing that he is not the party's Presidential candidate for the 2023 Presidential election as claimed.



The party's National Chairman, Dr. Leonard Nzenwa made this known in a press release he signed and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to the statement, Dr. Leonard said, African Action Congress, AAC, expelled Omoyele Sowore from the party on August 9, 2019, for sabotaging the party’s 2019 Presidential Election as he Simultaneously held the position of a presidential candidate as well as National Chairman of the party same time thereby exposing the party as an autocratic political party.

Leonard, states further, "the African Action Congress, AAC, is unlike any other political party in Nigeria as it is founded from beginning to promote excellence in democracy both at internal party level as well as outside-party governance positions and other levels. Being a child of circumstance, it abhorred concentration of power on one hand and upholds dilution of power across
functional party lines and offices.

"It vowed to do away with domiciliation of power on power-hungry individuals which has characterized Nigeria's party management order over the years. Clearly, its leadership design sets a wedge against every arrangement that permits an individual to hold more than one position at a time as it seeks to enforce the strictest credo of participatory democracy whilst ensuring liberty and equality for all members.

"A deviation from this stated democratic dictum, therefore, attracts sanction as it has been counseled by history that when power is concentrated in one hand it incentivizes dictatorial and tyrannical proclivity wherein the holder ultimately becomes a despot that disavows democratic virtues of all descriptions.

"Omoyele Stephen Sowere shamefully brought us back to this dishonorable nadir and arrogantly continued thereto even when the opportunity availed him to retrace his step.

"On October 6, 2018, in CMD, Magodo, Lagos, Sowere clearly showed that he was not a democrat as he willfully deceived party members and faithful(s) that converged as he aborted the party's first attempt to enthrone leadership of the party and bolted away from the venue once he was affirmed as the party's presidential candidate which resulted in his becoming the party's presidential candidate and the party's National chairman same time.

"As has continually been stated over time by democrats, there is no sin greater than the subversion of the peoples’ will whether it is at the party's level or any other settings.

"The African Action Congress, AAC, therefore,
had no need for a non-democrat even though he claims to be a human rights activist. He was first suspended on May 13, 2019, and finally
expelled from the party on August 9, 2019.

"The public is hereby notified that Omoyele Stephen Sowere is not the African Action Congress' Presidential Candidate for the 2023 General Election.

"African Action Congress will Always Put The People First"! Leonard added.

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African Action Congress, AAC, has advised its esteemed members and the general public to disassociate selves from Omoyele Sowore who is not an AAC Presidential Candidate but claiming so to hoodwink the public and collect money from unsuspecting victims, "Party faithful(s) should remain calm and law-abiding".

The National Chairman of the party, Dr. Leonard Nzenwa made this known in a statement he signed and made available to journalists in Abuja.

Leonard further stated that since June 02, 2022, the expelled Omoyele Sowere commenced working with some forces within and outside the great party with the aim to disarray the party, wouldn't see the light of the day even as the party remains civil, responsible and law-abiding.

"Many mistook this elevated approach of ours as being weak and wondered why we did not adopt the crude and thuggish mannerism of the perpetual lawbreaker and Out-of-Favour character that cyberstalk everybody in the country for cheap popularity and monetary gains.

"Fact, is his expulsion from the party with his ills is for this same reason and will do the party no good to embrace such despicable behavior from an individual that nobody would want to relate with.

"In our resolve, therefore, to remain civil and law-abiding in the face of the onslaught from enemies of our great party, we set out first during this period to establish the genuineness of the Court Judgement which he claimed gave him victory which was a BIG LIE.

"The second thing we did was to counter him and his troop legitimately in Court which is still ongoing, and they are literally scampering for safety now!

"Following from above we now directed effort at ensuring that his name was removed as our great party’s presidential candidate, this we also achieved.

"Our next push is to ensure that his name is delisted as our great party’s National Chairman and transmit all our candidates that emerged from our nationwide primaries. We are not relenting on this end.

"All Leaders and State Chairmen are, therefore, directed to be on high alert as they can be called upon at any time.

"Finally, we wish to thank all party faithful(s) for their prayers and support", Leonard added.

Reacting to Sowore's interview with the Channels under the "Politics Today", anchored by Seun during the week, it is disgraceful to see Sowore lying on national television.
His denial about the case being in the Federal High court shows that he doesn't have the mental capacity to even contest for the office of a councilor.

"It was obvious that after he was in court for the same case he still could publicly deny knowledge of it.


The National Publicity Secretary, African Action Congress, AAC, Sylvester Cletus made this known in a statement issued recently in Abuja.


Speaking further, he said, " our Matter With Sowere Adjourned till Tuesday, September 20, 2022(No Verdict of Any Sort was Given by the Court nor Certificate Ceremony Done Anywhere As Erroneously Being Circulated)

"Today in the Federal High Court, Abuja, Our matter with Omoyele Sowere was adjourned for Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

"The adjournment was on account of regularization of an amendment brought in by Sowere team which was out of time but admitted by the hallowed court to give room for a fair hearing to all parties.

"As usual they were ill-prepared to go on with the matter.

"Sowere and his camp sensing that they were in a tight corner adopted a surreptitious time-grabbing antics to further slow down the verdict and
postpone the judgment day.

"To consolidate the matter and make progress hearing and ruling for the matter is now scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

"Note that in the Court today, no verdict, ruling, or hearing was done on the basis of this adjournment nor was there any Certificate Ceremony done anywhere either in the Court premises or INEC.

"The general public is hereby advised to discountenance this fresh antics by Omoyele Sowore who is not AAC Presidential Candidate to hoodwink the public and collect money from unsuspecting victims.

"Pictures being circulated online are old ones taken on August 20, 2019, when the party was successfully registered.

"Party faithful(s) should remain calm and law-abiding as justice will be served no matter the antics of our party’s producers", he added.

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Independent Petroleum Marketers Association Nigeria, IPMAN, has called on the general public to debunk rumour and some online publications stating that Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo is the new IPMAN President affirming to the general public that Alhaji Ahmed Debo remains the legally and legitimately recognised President of the Association.


The President, Alhaji Ahmed Debo
made this in a press release made available to journalist on Wednesday.

According to the statement,"the attention of Alhaji Ahmed Debo was drawn to the online publication of Elder
Chinedu Okoronkwo, challenging the legitimacy of Alhaji Ahmed Debo as been the President of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association Nigeria (IPMAN).

"Alhaji Ahmed Debo wishes to confirm to all Nigerians that he remains the IPMAN
National President, that Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo is challenged to produce the
certificate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria judgment in Appeal No SC/15/2018
and show Nigerians whether the Supreme Court affirmed him in the said judgment as the IPMAN President.


Giving further details, " the facts is that the Supreme Court in suit No SC/15/2018 recognized the Presidency of Chief Obasi Lawson and held that his tenure elapse on 14/12/2018, as well recognized the IPMAN constitution of 1997 that Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo was not Chief Obasi Lawson deputy but Alhaji (Engr.) Sanusi Abdul Fari whom by the provisions of article (iv) of the 1997 constitution provided for automatic succession for the office of the National President and ascended into the leadership of IPMAN. Based on the same constitution Alhaji Ahmed Debo
succeeded Alhaji (Engr.) Sanusi Abdul Fari as now the current National IPMAN
President that Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo lost out while the Federal High Court
Calabar Judicial Division interpreted the Supreme Court judgment in suit No
FHC/CA/CS/3/2019 in favour of Alhaji (Engr.) Sanusi Abdul Fari now the valid IPMAN National President based on the subsisting judgment.
Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo is challenged to place on the media both print and
social media for Nigerians, to prove whether any Court has reversed on the decision of the Supreme Court and the Federal High Court of Nigeria Calabar
Judicial Division that the said judgement was enforced by the High Court. Already form 48 were issued by the Federal High Court upon application of the judgment creditors. If Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo is not afraid let him make himself available in preparation to be served form 49.
The Attorney General of the Federation in his letter to RIMOPPA dated 20th May
2021, conveyed his delight on the final resolution on the lingering leadership crisis bedveiling the Association, in line with the judgment of Supreme Court to the President of IPMAN Alhaji (Engr.) Sanusi Fari he further advised that parties
should avoid any protracted dispute, that are escalating tensions and violence in
the host communities and thus threatening lives and properties by any member
or agent of IPMAN. That the Attorney General graciously made a copy of this advice to Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo and his cohorts. One would wonder why Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo will continue to hold out himself illegally and
unlawfully for the past 9 years as the IPMAN President.


"Alhaji Ahmed Debo wishes to alert the members of the public that there is nothing in the 1997 IPMAN constitution that recognized the appointment of a
consultant. IPMAN as an Association operates with a valid constitution and the acts of Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo claiming to have appointed one Benhan
Integrated Resources or any other as consultant should be regarded as a
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"All heads of security agencies are advised to investigate and arrest Elder Chinedu
Okoronkwo and any official of Benhan Integrated Resources that will attempt to extort money from members of IPMAN with the aid of security agencies, should be prosecuted under the established law of the Nation.

"There should be an end to propaganda and purveying of falsehood in place of the bare truth. It is the same culture of falsehood and impunity that has tended to
create dysfunction in IPMAN. This has to stop!!!", he added.

A foremost Foundation known as Emma Njoku Foundation has launched an Initiative, "Friends of the Brain", Initiative aimed at creating awareness and embarking on sensitization programs and projects that people may know the dangers in drug abuse.
The project which would be carried out in tertiary, secondary schools and communities as club would in no small measure help re-orient the younger generation on reasons why they shouldn't be involved in drugs, and also assist those already in it to stop.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, endorsed Emma Njoku Foundation as NDLEA WADA Advocate in River State.


The agency's boss, Brig. Gen. MB Marwa, OFR (rtd) made this known in Port-Harcourt while delivering an address at a One Day seminar on Mental Health Intervention tagged: "Friends of the Brain Club", organized by Emma Njoku Foundation at the Amphitheater, Rivers State University, Port-Harcourt.

Speaking on behalf of him, the Deputy State Commander, Mark-Balm Iduama, DCN charged parents, adults, and indeed the entire public on the need to be taught how to handle drug use or abuse especially as it concerns identifying some behavioral issues like, lack of interest in hobbies or family activities, sudden or extreme changes in friends, hostile or uncooperative attitude and secrecy, stealing and sometimes use of cover-ups like mosquito coils even in the afternoons.


The honourable Minister of Health, Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire, MD, FWACS, while declaring the event open lauded the efforts of the Foundation in routing the spectacular direction that harps on the nation's well-being as drugs tend to destroy the younger generation.

The minister ably represented by the Chief Medical Director of University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Prof Henry Ugboma in his words said, "the future and productivity of any nation depend on her younger population, especially where the youths constitute the majority or a significant proportion of the population. Anything that threatens the well-being of the youth, therefore, must be addressed as a matter of urgency.

"Youths, in general, face challenges especially adolescents and younger adults. These challenges if not appropriately dealt with can lead to mental health problems or cause them unhealthy behaviour as coping mechanisms. Untreated mental health challenges and substance abuse problems are some of the greatest threats to youths achieving their lives' aspirations and potentials".


Earlier, the Program Manager, Emma Njoku Foundation, Maxwell Ezelagu Esq, giving details about the foundation stated that recently a survey revealed that about a tenth of adults, an estimated 450 million people worldwide are affected by mental disorders at any one time.
Sadly, he said, they now account for about 12.3% of the global burden of disease, and it is anticipated that this figure will have risen by 15% two years ago.

"Back to Nigeria, a critical look at most screaming headlines since the past 2 months will point to one critical thing, which is mental health. Only recently, precisely on the 18th of July, 2022, the entire media space was taken over by the sad demise of award-winning Nollywood star, Ada Ameh whose death was attributed to mental health-related issues. Similarly, one of Nigeria's finest veteran musicians and gospel singers Chief Ebenezer Obey lost his son to the cold hands of death, and in commemorating the Late Chief Olayinka Obey-Fabiyi, he is kick-starting a new ministry tagged "Freedom from alcoholism and drug addiction ministry", as part of efforts to join forces with the war against alcoholism and drug addiction, especially amongst young Nigerians and those in the Diaspora.

"Just this month, 7th August 2022, a 500-level student of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, identified as Modestus Hyacinth Egbulefu jumped from a 3 storey building and died on the spot after consuming a substance believed to be crystal meth ( meth). The purpose of harping on these unfortunate deaths is not to create fear in us, but to raise our consciousness on the harmful effect of drugs and the need to specially care for our brains and by extension our mental well-being.

"The launching of the friends of the Brain Club as a vehicle and panacea towards actualizing our redemption mission is in keeping with our vision and in fulfillment of the generational change by Frantz Fanon when he stated that "every generation must out of its relative obscurity discover it's mission, either to fulfill it or betray it".

Similarly, the Founder of the Foundation, Emma Njoku Esq, LLB, LLM, Bl, in his welcome address pointed out that the "Friends of the Brain Club", is an initiative of ENF geared towards quality advocacy/ awareness campaigns which is targeted to help raise consciousness of the adverse effect of drug abuse and the need for healthy living.
" It is hoped to transform to better livelihood and reduction in the abuse of illicit drugs in our society.

"As we launch this club in tertiary, secondary schools and communities, we hope that this advocacy will impact positively on our future generations and provide a base for the understanding of proactive ways for a better society", he said.

He however disclosed that the foundation has a working partnership with the office of the Chief Registrar of Rivers State University Student Union Government.

Dignitaries in attendance are, Sir Emmanuel Nwauju, Representative of Permanent Secretary and Hon commissioner of Youths and Sports, Sylverline Ibama, For Hon. Commissioner of Education, Dr. Imoh Ukong, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Enyidah Nonyerim,Head of Department, Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Rumuigbo, Rivers State, Dr. Richards Ebeh, Clinical Psychologist, Imo State University, Owerri, Mark Balm Eugene (DCN), Representative of Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Chairman, NDLEA), Chief Benson Agadaga- Chief of Staff, Bayelsa State.

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alleging that they are Consultants for the purposes of luring them
to pay illegal levy to them on behalf of IPMAN.

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Stating further, "kindly ignore them and do not pay any money in whatever guise to them as no authorization has been issued to this effect.

"Moreover, IPMAN is not known to be using Consultants to harass & intimidate its own members. The association is to protect the interests of members, business & welfare. The Consultants are illegal and be treated as such.

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NANS calls on FG to adopt a homegrown language as official language to foster unity




The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the federal government to see the need to adopt a language more like Nigeria's homegrown and officially accepted language for the communication of its citizens.

The call was made on Friday during a one-day Language for Unity Symposium organized by the office of the NANS National Financial Secretary, held at the Army Resource Centre, Abuja in commemoration of the International Youth Day, with the theme: "Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for all Ages".


Speaking at the event, the National Financial Secretary, National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Comr. Olaseinde Adeyinka ( Sir Newton), said, the language barrier in the country has done Nigerians more harm than good stating that the only way the country can get out of the quagmire is for the Federal Government to adopt one of the country's indigenous languages as Nigeria's official language for communication purposes.
"I feel that would help in uniting all the regions in the country", Adeyinka added.



Adam Garba, the special guest honour while giving a remark pointed out that having a Nigerian official language would be a National symbol of Unity.
"This is a reawakening kind of program where we discuss our sincere identities and how they can be an integral part of evolution, our evolution as a country, and also digital development of our well-being as Nigerian citizens. So we talked a lot about different languages in Nigeria and how they can be institutionalized, how we will respect them as a means of uniting ourselves, meaning, accepting the sincere realities that we are a diverse nation over the proud identity and the National Assembly would be getting a communique from this event and would look forward to seeing them take appropriate actions for a more unifying Nigeria".

Earlier, The President, of Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, Blessing Akinlosotu, reacting to the theme of the event has this to say, " even if someone is speaking Yoruba for instance, and another person is speaking another, and so on, I want us to see ourselves as one. I also want us to believe that language is just a means of communication. Maybe that is what you are exposed to. If you stay in the north for years, that's what you would definitely be exposed to.
The tribe we are from is not the most important thing. Whether you are from the North, South, West, or East, let us work together so that we can both all together enjoy and develop this country, Nigeria".

Dignitaries at the event include Akeredolu Babajide, DG PPMIU,
Prince Segun Obayando, Foundation- SOF,
Prince Usman Hamzat, Ifako Ijaye, Chairman,
Adamu Garba CEO IPIGroupNG,
Mr ifeoluwa Ehindero - Consultant,
Hon Mayokun lawson
Akure MHR, amongst many others.

Drop your arms and let's build our country together-Edoh tells insurgency perpetrators


In commemoration of the 2022 Nigerian Youth Day, today 12th August 2022, the United States Habitat Youth Humanitarian Ambassador, Nigerian Youth Ambassador to the United States, Secretary-General Nigerian Youth Congress, and Convener Go and Get Your PVC and Youth Must Vote campaign, H.E, Amb. Raymond has called on Boko Haram members, kidnappers, armed robbers, gunmen, and their sponsors to lay down their arms and ammunition and desist from the act of killings for the sake of the nation's interest.
The loss of lives and properties is causing us too much harm as a nation.





While addressing the media in Abuja, he said the theme of this year's Youth Day is, "Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a world for all Ages", this can't be achieved if there is no peace. And for us to experience this solidarity, we must love ourselves individually and as a nation. Without love, we can't have a world for all ages. You can see how these things intertwine.

"Nigeria can be one of the peaceful countries to stay if we the Nigerian youth take our stand to make it peaceful and well secured.

" We can make this happen. And that's why we are pleading with the perpetrators to please stop the act so that we can synergize and birth a new Nigeria where we can sleep with our eyes closed. A Nigeria where we can travel to any part of it at any time again without fears of any kind of attack".

Earlier, speaking on the objectives of the Day, he said, the objective of International Youth Day 2022 is to amplify the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and leave no one behind. It will also raise awareness on certain barriers to intergenerational solidarity, notably ageism, which impacts young and old persons while having detrimental effects on society as a whole.


Stressing further, he stated that Youth can be a positive force for development when provided with the knowledge and opportunities they need to thrive. Today, there are 1.2 billion young people aged 15 to 24 years, accounting for 16 percent of the global population. By 2030—the target date for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that make up the 2030 Agenda—the number of youth is projected to have grown by 7 percent, to nearly 1.3 billion.

"International days such as this are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity.

" So, we urge the government to come to the aid of the youth in all spheres to make the nation a great one", he advised.

The Director General, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has lauded the efforts of Oru media and Associates in making sure that the world is aware of the Commission's activities and programmes, assuring the team of continuous collaboration.

The Director General of the Commission made this known while speaking during a courtesy call on the Commission by Oru Media and Associates at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission's headquarters in Abuja, on Thursday, 10th August 2022.

Earlier, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, while giving a brief introduction on the Commission's aims and objectives, said, one of the Commission's objectives is to initiate policies needed to recognize and harness the potentials of Nigerians in Diaspora networks and organizations, Mobilize and execute programmes that will compliment and advise the Federal Government on major areas of accelerated development.

Stressing further, she said, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, provide for the engagement of Nigerians in Diaspora in the policies, projects, and participation in the development of Nigeria and for the purpose of utilising the human capital and material resources of Nigerians in Diaspora towards the overall socio-economic, cultural and political development of Nigeria and for related matters.


The team lead of Oru Media and Associates, Mr. Oru Leonard, who is also the managing partner of Oru Media & Associates, a Fellow in the Advertising World while speaking on the purpose of the visit commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission's boss, Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa over the immeasurable achievements attained within 3 years in office.


In his words, "diasporans now have confidence in Nigeria since you mounted the helm of affairs of this Commission right from its establishment.
We have observed you closely and your efforts are laudable.

"However, we still believe that there are a lot of things to be achieved, especially in the media.
That's why we are here for collaboration in order to enhance the rapid achievements of the Commission's goals and objectives.

Reacting to the team lead, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, assured Oru Media & Associates of the commission's partnership in lots of things that would benefit the Diasporans.
" One good thing about the Buhari-led government is that votes will count in the 2023 general elections. We plead you all to continue to believe in this administration as the best from this government for Nigerians is yet to be unfolded", she added.

The killing of soldiers over the years is been coming too alarming and seen as a normal occurrence these days since 2009.

Retrospectively, during the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo, a place where a soldier is by mistake killed, the entire community wouldn't live to tell the story, this had over the years maintained the dignity of soldiers in the Nigerian communities. Obviously, these days, the reverse is the case.

However, on Monday, an International Activist, the Nigerian Youth Ambassador to the United States, who is also the UN Humanitarian Ambassador on Habitat Youth Programme, Secretary General, Nigerian Youth Congress, and Convener, Go and Get Your PVCs and Youth Must Vote Campaign, in a press conference held in Abuja-Nigeria pleaded with Nigerians irrespective of being a Kidnapper, Terrorist, Boko Haram fighter, civilian to please stop killing our soldiers.


According to him, soldiers are from amongst us. They are peoples' Sons, Daughters, Uncles, Aunties, fathers, cousins, and nephews and they occupy sundry levels and degrees of relationships in our communities.


He stressed that people's children are not incorporated into the military to die anyhow. They are there to secure our national sovereignty against external attacks, and thus, they have the right to live their lives to old age.

While speaking, he explained certain scenarios saying, "thousands of our young people in the name of being a Soldier have been killed since 2009 when the Boko Haram insurgency broke, while other criminal activities being called by different names have also taken a toll on the Nigerian troops.

"Terrorists loyal to ISWAP and Ansaru have infested many communities in Niger and other states in North Central and North West, years after destroying many others in North East.


"I can't forget this ugly event on Monday, November 19, 2018, where members of terrorist sect Boko Haram, stormed a military base in Metele village, Guzamala local government area of Borno State and killed over 100 soldiers on the premises.


"The fight did not last for more than 45 minutes, but it was bloody because the Boko Haram fighters had more armament advantage than the soldiers.

According to media trusted sources, "when the soldiers realised the fight would be against them, they decided to retreat from the camp, but it was rather too late. The camp was surrounded by barbed wire, and the enemy fire was coming from the direction of the entrance. They were surrounded.

“One of the drivers of the gun trucks decided to push through the barbed wire so that other vehicles could follow and escape, but the truck got stuck, that was how many of our soldiers in other vehicles and those on foot were massacred.

"Just last month in Maiduguri, Nigeria, at least 30 Nigerian soldiers, and 7 police officers were killed in an ambush after gunmen attacked a mine in the Shiroro area of Niger state.

"Just last 2 weeks, not less than 2 soldiers were killed close to Zuma Rock, and 1 police officer just this morning shut died at his duty post in Jukwoyi, here in Abuja.

"We are tired of these killings. If it continues like this. In the nearest future, I doubt if we would have people recruited into the forces. None would be allowed from any family to join the armed forces.

"Terrorists on the rampage across the country have attacked about 16 military bases in the last 18 months, fuelling concerns that the military was overstretched and needed to restrategize to deal with the criminals, protect its personnel and tackle the security challenges.

"According to Findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that while some of the attacks led to the killing of soldiers, some were repelled and insurgents killed. It was also gathered that 750 soldiers lost their lives between the third quarter of 2020 and July 2022. Sunday PUNCH reported in April 2022 that no fewer than 714 soldiers were killed as of April. Findings however showed that about 35 soldiers were killed between May and July, 2022. Too bad and too unfair for our soldiers.

"2022 only, there were six major attacks on military bases, witnessed in Borno, Katsina, Kaduna, Taraba and Niger states. These were independent of other attacks on the military, including ambushes, attacks on their convoys.

"On some of the attacks on military bases, terrorists attacked a military base in Sarkin Pawa Town in the Munya Local Government Area of Niger State on July 18, 2022.

"On May 10, terrorists suspected to be members of the Islamic State West African Province launched an attack on the perimeter of the 6th Brigade military base in Jalingo, Taraba State. They were said to have thrown an explosive device into the base around 8:44pm. No casualty was recorded.

"Also, on April 4, suspected Ansaru terrorists attacked a military base at Polewire on the Kaduna-Birnin Road in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, during which about 11 soldiers were feared killed, while 19 soldiers were reportedly injured by the terrorists. The terrorists, who used Rocket-Propelled Grenade, also killed three members of a vigilance group and injured two.

"In a similar vein, it was reported that ISWAP fighters attacked the multinational military base in Doron Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State on March 19. They were however repelled by soldiers attached to the Operation Hadin Kai, killing some of the terrorists, according to report.

"Also, reports on January 21 noted that terrorists stormed the military base located within Government Day Secondary School, Shinfada, in the Jibia Local Government of Katsina State. A soldier and a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps were reportedly killed.

"September 12, terrorists also attacked the Forward Operating Base, Mutumji, Dansadau LGA, Zamfara State, killing at least 12 security operatives. Nine Airmen, two policemen and one soldier were reported as casualties of the clash between the soldiers and the terrorists.

"On September 26, suspected bandits killed unknown number of members of a joint patrol team when they attacked ‘Burkusuma camp,’ a joint military base in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.



"On November 8, 2021, suspected ISWAP fighters attacked a military base in Tamsukawu, a village in Kiaga Local Government Area of Borno State. The Commander, Sector 3 of Civilian Joint Task Force, Modu Fannami,

"In November 2021, it was reported that a brigadier general was killed by ISWAP fighters when they attacked a military base in Askira in the Uba LGA of Borno State in the same month. Three other soldiers were reportedly killed at Bulgama, a few kilometres from Askira town.

"In December, members of ISWAP stormed the military base in Rann, in the Kala Balge LGA of Borno State. Six soldiers were reportedly killed while about 20 terrorists died in a battle to overrun the base.

"There are concerns over the spate of attacks on military institutions and soldiers in different parts of the country.

"Also, the Nigerian Police, in March this year, only in one attack 24 police officers were killed by bandits in Ngaski town and Gafara community of Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State, and several other Police killings all around the parts of the nation. This is uncalled for for goodness sake!


"The list can go on and on, but time wouldn't permit us. However, we call on the Generals and Major Generals in the Army to please make available sophisticated weapons for the field soldiers and support them morally. They are fighting for us individually and as a nation. They deserve the best of weapons, arms, and ammunition. They deserve fantastic remuneration and welfare generally.

"We, the civilians, please, let us continue to encourage them. We should be able to applaud them where they got it right and criticize constructively where they might have done wrong, that is if need be for critics."


Dr. Raymond also thanked the Nigerian Custom Service, Federal Operations, Ikeja Lagos for their resilience and total resolve in curbing drug importation into the Nigeria Communities by working heartily in making sure that the imported drugs are seized upon arrival to the Nigerian shores.
"One of the major reasons why we have this alarming insecurity is not far fetch from high intake of drugs by the Nigerian youths. But, I tell you the truth, my heart belted at the efforts put in place by the Nigerian Customs Service, Federal Operations, Ikeja Lagos after I was taken on a tour to have a sightseeing of containers of drugs seized under the leadership of the acting Controller of the command, Comptroller Hussein Kehinde Ejibinu.

" I was astonished to see massive quantity of seized drugs ranging from diazepam, Flunitrazepam, Pentazocine injection, Methamphetamine, Cannabis sativa, tramadol, Ecstasy, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Ketamine, Marijuana, Meth, synthetic Marijuana, and others.


"Honestly, I am bent to laud the efforts of Comptroller Hussein Kehinde Ejibinu and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency's boss, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) for showing capacity in what they are known for doing best.







"I also want to appeal to the Buhari-led government to increase their logistics to enable them to go beyond the usual in discharging their duties to achieve a sane Nigeria.

"As the UN Ambassador, I would be committed in encouraging all and sundry, especially these two individuals in presenting them to the wider community, the United Nations, because they are not only doing their jobs diligently and faithfully but have lied down their lives for a better Nigeria both for the now and the future.
I am also alongside other youth leaders in Nigeria open to helping or assisting in any form to making sure that National goals are achieved in it's brim.

"We the Nigerian youth leaders wouldn't tolerate any youth that would want to distabilize the efforts of these patriotic Nigerians", he added.

Don't sell your vote,-Raymond Edoh tells Osun State Youths ahead of tomorrow's election


Dr. Raymond Edoh, an international activist, Nigerian Youth Ambassador to the United States, Secretary General, Nigerian Youth Congress, and Convener, Go and Get Your PVC and Youth Must Vote Campaign has assured Nigerians of peaceful conduct of the Osun Guber polls election stating that his engagement with youth leaders in the state would birth a result oriented outcome.

Raymond Edoh made this known in the early hours of Friday in his pre-Osun gubernatorial election press briefing.

Edoh while speaking said, the 2022 Osun State gubernatorial election will take place on 16 July 2022, which is tomorrow to elect the governor of Osun State.
"I am assuring Nigerians and the people of Osun State that the election would be peaceful as youths have given me their words to maintain peace and order during and after the electoral exercise".


Speaking further, he urged the security personnel posted for the purpose of the election to remain committed to their assignment and ensure that all precautionary measures are observed.

Similarly, he appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Osun State, to make flexible the collection of PVCs for youths in the state before the end of today 15th July 2022 ahead of the tomorrow's election.
" If it warrants to engage Corps members to help simplify the collection, I urge INEC, Osun state to do so. This is an election that youths can't afford not exercising their politician franchise as citizens of the nation", he added.


Pleading to the conscience of the youths, Edoh charged the youths not to sell their votes, pointing out that if they do, they are only mortgaging the State for a disastrous future worst governance.
"I am calling on mine youths today in Osun State to stop being used in seducing other youths into vote buying and selling. This is the worst of attitude in this century. Say no to vote selling, please.

" If politicians give you money, collect it, after all, it is not their money it is all our money, and then go ahead and vote your conscience.


"In a situation whereby they tell you, go and vote first and let us see before you drop it on the ballot box. Please, tell them, to hell with their money and go out there and vote your conscience. Vote for the person you think can bring good governance, the person that can save the state and make it one of the best states in the country".



Furthermore, he called on the federal government to make the economy viable by creating jobs for the youths pointing out that the importance of job creation can't be over-emphasized in any given nation talk more of a nation as Nigeria where the largest population is from the age group of the youths.

Stressing on the general election, Raymond said, " until we vote wisely Nigeria wouldn't go no were. Many international organizations willing to invest in the country are standing still watching closely on how the 2023 general elections gonna unfold. Who we vote for determines and informs their decision as to whether to invest or not.

" It is in this light I urge us all to vote who will help this country grow. Not people that have nothing to offer if they come in.
We should drop tribalism, nepotism, religion, and favoritism aside and focus on Nigeria our fathers' land.

"Until we understand this, we would have a big challenge in growing in mutual understanding and unity as a nation", he added.