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The long agenda to tackle insecurity, the 'Operation Amotekun' has been established today as the Governor of Ondo State and the Chairman Western Nigeria Governors (WNGF), Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, at the launch of Operation Amotekun, said that it has become continuously embarrassing that southwest Nigeria suffers from insecurity challenges.

This is just as he mentioned that Operation Amotekun will not participate in any political activities outside.

During his keynote speech at the launch of the Western Nigerian Security Network, Akeredolu explained that “It has become embarrassing that insecurities are happening in the south-west state. 

Amotekun will save us from ritual killing, cybercrime, kidnapping among others. We shall not relent until the entire place is secured.

We the South-West governors believe in the unity of Nigeria and we can’t afford to break this country."

I married an Igbo woman....

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A shopping complex located at Station road, in Osogbo has been engulfed by inferno in the early hours today.



In a reports gathered by our correspondent confirmed that the fire affected the last two floors of the complex.


In a telephone conversation with one of the business man in the area confirmed the Men of the Osun State Fire service are currently quenching the fire.


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National Association of Nigerian students (NANS) Led by its Global President, Comrade Danielson Bamidele Akpan has applauded the Nigeria Vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday when it paid the Vice President a courtesy visit at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.


NANS praised the Vice President for his commitment to a better Nigeria and for his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari.

The delegation of Nigerian Students and stakeholders proposed that the Federal Government establishes a programme that will benefit Nigerian students.

Comrade Akpan extolled the Vice President for his exemplary leadership quality, patriotism, loyalty and dedication to the betterment of Nigerians at the grassroot level through the National Social Investment Programme.

He then proposed that for the benefit of Nigerian students, the Nigerian Students Entrepreneurship Programme be established to raise business capital for students who want to venture into business and other vocation.

In response, Prof Osinbajo thanked the delegation for the visit and commended the initiative of the Global President while promising further collaboration between the office of the Vice President and NANS.

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...91 federal lawmakers sponsor 499 bill

...APC leads with 48 bills,
PDP = 36

...APGA, ADC, APM = One

....SDP, AA, LP, PRP= Nil

With six months into the first year of their four-year tenure, 269 out of the 360 members of the House of Representatives are yet to sponsor a single bill.


However, 91 federal lawmakers have already sponsored a total of 499 bills as of December 20, 2019.


Since the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly on June 11, 2019, both chambers have jointly initiated 688 bills, with the House accounting for 499 and the Senate, 189.


These bills are at different stages of consideration, while some have been passed, including two executive bills: the 2020 appropriation and finance bills.


Lawmaking, oversight, and representation are the primary functions of the legislators.


TrackNews investigation revealed that out of the 91 bills sponsors, 48 are of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), while the leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had 36 of its members on the bill sponsorship chart; with APGA, ADC and APM having one member each on the bills chart, Action Alliance (AA), Labour Party (LP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) lawmakers are yet to sponsor any bill.


Hon. Abass Tajudeen (APC, Kaduna) is with the highest number of bills, having recorded 33, while the Chief Whip, Hon. Mohammed Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno) and Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos (PDP, Plateau) sponsored the second highest number of bills, garnering 27 each.


Also among the top bill sponsors are Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai (PDP, Delta) with 26 bills, Hon. Uzoma Nkem-Abonta (PDP, Abia) 23 bills and the Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (PDP, Abia) as the leading female lawmaker with the highest number of bills, having sponsored 21.


Hon. Simon Davou Mwadkwon (PDP, Plateau) sponsored 20 bills with Speaker Femi Gbajabimila (APC, Lagos) also in the top 10 with 19 bills and House spokesman, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC, Abia) with 17 bills.


The Minority Whip, Hon. Gideon Luca Gwani (PDP, Kaduna) is 10th on the bills table with 15, while the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase (APC, Plateau) is the 11th highest bill sponsor with 10 bills to his credit, alongside Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga (PDP, Ebonyi), 10.


Other bill sponsors are Hon. Awaji-Inombek Dagomie Abiante (PDP, Rivers) 9 bills, Hon. Beni Lar (PDP, Plateau) 8 bills, Hon. Solomon Maren (PDP, Plateau) 8 bills, Hon. Oluwole Oke (PDP, Osun) 8 bills and Hon. Ajibola Muraino (PDP, Oyo), 8 bills.


Those with seven bills are Hon. Francis Charles Uduyor (PDP, Akwa Ibom), Hon. Dan Agundi Munir (APC, Kano), Hon. Patrick Asadu (PDP, Enugu), Hon. Segun Odebunmi (APC, Oyo); Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas (APC, Adamawa), Chukwuma Omeoji (APGA, Enugu), Hon. Johnson Oghuma (APC, Edo) and Hon. Jimoh Olajide (APC, Lagos) with six bills each.


Lawmakers with five bills include the minority leader, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP, Delta), Hon. Sergius Ogun (PDP, Edo), Hon. Chinedu Onwuaso (PDP, Anambra), Hon. Ochiglegor Idagbo (PDP, Cross River), Hon. Lynda Ikpeazu (PDP, Anambra) and Hon. Rimande Shawulu (PDP, Taraba).


With four bills are; Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub (APC, Adamawa), Hon. Makwe Livinus Makwe (PDP, Ebonyi), Hon. Jonathan Gaza (PDP, Nasarawa), Hon. Ali Abdullahi Ibrahim (APC, Kogi), Hon. Abubakar Suleiman Gumi (PDP, Zamfara), Hon. Henry Archibong Okon (PDP, Akwa Ibom), Hon. Abdullahi Saidu Musa (APC, Niger), and Hon. Alex Egona (APC, Cross River).


Those with three bills include; Hon. Mohammed Umar Jega (APC, Kebbi), Hon. Aishatu Jubril Dukku (APC, Gombe), Hon. Onofiok Luke (PDP, Akwa Ibom), Hon. Roland Ben Ibakpa (PDP, Delta), Hon. Ali Mohammed Wudil (APC, Kano), Hon. Alphonsus Longgap (APC, Plateau) and Hon. John Dyegh (APC, Benue).


Those with two bills are; Hon. Tobi Okechukwu (PDP, Enugu), Hon. Abubakar Hassan Fulata (APC, Jigawa), Hon. Taiwo Olukemi Oluga (APC, Osun), Hon. Aliu Kuye (APC, Lagos), Hon. Abdulmajeed Adesegun Adekoya (PDP, Ogun), Hon. Tasir Raji Olawale (APC, Lagos), Hon. Eta Mbora Edim (PDP, Cross River), and Hon. Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos).


Also with two bills are Hon. Zainab Gimba (APC, Borno), Hon. Olawuyi Abdulraheem Olatunji (APC, Kwara), Hon. Ndukwe Nkole (PDP, Abia) and Hon. Fred Azibapu Obua (PDP, Bayelsa).


The acting House Leader, Hon. Peter Akpatason (APC, Edo) leads those with only one bill to their credit with Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi (PDP, Delta),
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Comrade Abiodun Samuel Aladeusi, The Ekiti young Politician also known as "BE HAPPY" hailsails from Ilisa quarters of Omuo Ekiti marked birthday in style today, 8th December. 

The candidate of councilorship under the platform of APC in last local government election in Ekiti state, was born into the family of Late Mr. Abiodun as number 7th in the family.

He went to living spring international primary school Omuo, where he served as the class captain.

He also had his secondary school education in the same school and he also served as the head prefect boy.

Aladeusi holds a first degree in Engineering department from the Federal polytechnic Ado Ekiti, where he served as the students union PRO and president Federation of Ekiti student union respectively.

He served in Olive branches school osogbo, osun state.

Other political posts held; 
Gen. secretary of FESSU FPA chapter, Senator of FESSU FPA, PRO FESSU FPA.

While speaking with newsmen on his birthday, Aladeusi give glory, honor and adoration to God almighty, for his faithfulness and mercy for seeing me through all my difficult time, may his name alone be praise. 

Am using this opportunity to appreciate people who believe in me and supported in my political struggle.

To all my lovers and supporters of progress, the journey continue until victory is achieved, he said.

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By Tunde Bright Olorungbotemi, Sagamu

THE General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has declared 50 days fasting on members of the church, VAM News report.

Adeboye revealed the announcement at the church’s Holy Ghost Service at the weekend, the 50 days fasting would begin on 11 January 2020.

He claimed that the fasting would end on February 29, which he said was the first installment.

Read below:
“For everyone over 70 year old except the General Overseer, you are exempted.

When you are over 70, you are making a short distance call. At over 80, your call is a local call and prayers are answered quickly.

“Fasting is easy if you keep your mouth shut.

When fasting, talking takes a lot of energy,” he said.

The man of God said some members could choose continuous fasting of 21 days (dry fasting), which he said would take care of 50 days.


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The management of the federal polytechnic Ado Ekiti has directed the 9,459 UTME students considered for admission into  its evening programme to pay the sum of two thousand and five hundred Naira(#2,500) for clearance.

In an internal memorandum dated January 3, 2020 from the CEC chief accountant to the new intake, which in part reads: "I am directed to inform you that all students granted admission into ND evening through POST UTME are to pay the sum of two thousand, five hundred Naira  into the polytechnic account Before proceeding for Your  clearance."

Inside Fedpolad learnt the #2,500 is only to be paid by UTME Evening candidates only while those that applied for evening directly clearance is free.

More than 1,000 Newly admitted students storm satellite campus of the federal polytechnic Ado Ekiti on Monday for their clearance registrations. The Evening students were cleared but the UTME Evening students were told to pay the sum of #2,500 before they can be cleared. Some of the students who spoke with our correspondent said they were not told so before as they didn't had up-to the said amount on them which left them no choice  than  to come back for their clearance.

VAM confirmed that the N2500 is meant for applicants who may wish to cross from morning to evening program after being granted admission by the school.

The clearance registration will  continue 8am on Tuesday.

There was a report of riot in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital on Monday which involve vandalising of cars, our correspondent gathered the violence ensued among the NURTW members which left many students stranded at the poly junction but peace has been restored when VAM correspondent visit the garage as of 2pm on Monday.

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One of the leading Varsity in Nigeria, University of Ibadan's students union has cautioned the United States Of America and Iran against starting a world war.

In a press release titled “The World Needs Peace” and signed by its President, Akeju G. Olusegun, the union noted that international unrest always starts inconsequentially before escalating.

Full press release below:

The World Needs Peace
“we have woken up to a more dangerous world”-Amelie de Montchain (France’s Europe Minister)

Right now, the world has enough to contend with. It is not an avoidable battle or war and, the Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan recognizes the fact that the international atmosphere is currently tensed. The Union has in time past contributed to the promotion of international peace and at this trying time, it will not be silent. The Students’ Union is blessed with over 30,000 students and as such it has more reasons to be concerned. The recent happenings might not just end at the Middle East or America, who knows how much it can escalate?

International unrest has always started inconsequentially before escalating. This brings to memory the gruesome killing of an Austro-Hungarian heir, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, in Sarajevo on the 24th of June 1914. This snowballed into an immediate crisis. In retaliation, Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia on 23 July. Serbia’s reply did not satisfy the Austrians, and the two moved to a war footing. This event marked the beginning of WW1, known in history to be one of the deadliest wars on earth. The WW2 also started infinitesimally when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, and Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939.

The rest, they say is history. Following closely is the current ugly events and attacks which involved the killing of Qasem Soleimani, Commander of the Elite Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in a US strike on Baghdad’s International Airport. This might just be another infinitesimal dispute that might put the whole world into chaos. We are not being pessimistic, we are realistic. 

Is there any tension now? 

Yes, the Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reported to have vowed to take “severe revenge” for Soleimani’s death. Also, in a reported handwritten note seen by AFP, Qais Al-Khazali, the head of Asaib Ahl Al-Haq said “all resistance fighters must be ready, as an upcoming conquest and a great victory await us”. Again, the body language and reactions of the US government are not in any way making the situation better. The world might just be sitting on a time bomb.

While the Union will not be involved in any blame game, we however must make our stance known as members of the global community. It is important that all parties put the consequences and resultant events in mind before taking any further step. The world is currently facing a lot which includes economic challenges, continuous fall of employment opportunities, global insecurity, hunger, illiteracy, corruption, poverty, religious tensions, climate change, amongst others. Any form of international unrest would only make the situation worse and unbearable.

What would the world have to lose in any international unrest?

Loss of life; with the level of technological advancement the world has attained, it is possible to erase a whole nation at once. An atomic bomb flattened Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing more than 200,000 people and yet it is not the deadliest weapon. 

Imagine what would happen with Nuclear bombs that could kill a thousand times more. Considering the fact that the list of weapons are unending, we could eventually erase the world. Any international unrest would increase the poverty rate of the world and push us all into starvation. The world would also not be able to withstand the hostility that would follow any international unrest for the day of doom will not end at a command of “stop”. The horror in the subsequent peace will still chase us, in fact, the consequences are unending.

We call on every youth in the world to react against any form of unrest. We should know that we are at the receiving end of the crisis. We will not just lose a lot where issues like this start, we will also live to bear the consequences of the events. Youths still have the power to change the world through our actions and inactions.

The Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan therefore urges every sister union across the globe to also call for peace in every quarter. 

We are in one way or the other stakeholders in this issue and as such we should protect the interest of the youth.

The Union also appeals to every organization, country, world power, the United Nations, and other International bodies to quickly intervene and find a long lasting solution to this unpleasant situation. 


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..Elected Chairmen and councillors insist on section 7(I) of Nigeria's constitution

By Tunde Bright Olorungbotemi

Nigeria as a country is practicing democracy and the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria section 7(1) of 1999 as amended states as follows:

 "The system of Local government by democratically elected local government council is under this constitution guaranteed; and accordingly, the government of every state shall subject to section 8 of this constitution, ensure their existence under a law which provides for the establishment, structure, composition, finance and functions of such councils".

On the strength of the above stated section of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, the constitution has guaranteed a system of local government by democratically elected local government council and it is enjoined on the government of every state to ensure their existence. Imo state is not exempted. By the same constitutional provision, caretaker committees introduced and appointed to head Local government councils by state Governors is unconstitutional. 

The Imo state local government law number 15 of 2000 as amended which enables Imo state Governor to suspend democratically elected local government council officials and appoint a caretaker committee by a resolution of the state House of assembly is in breach of section 7(1) of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria as amended, thereby is a nullity as Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi; Justice of the supreme court of Nigeria declared in the case between elected local government council chairmen vs Ekiti state government in December 2019.

It is pertinent to restate that section 1(1) of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended emphasizes the supremacy of the constitution wherein it state:

"This constitution is supreme, and its provisions shall have binding force on all authorities and persons throughout the federal republic of Nigeria".

One wonders why the governor of Imo state; Chief Emeka Ihedioha who has served for 12 years as a federal lawmaker and after taking oath to defend and protect the constitution of Nigeria, goes ahead to take actions which are contrary to the same constitution he swore to protect and defend. 

The supreme court in a judgement concerning local government council chairmen and Governors have ruled that no State Governor or house of assembly has the powers to sack or suspend democratically elected local government council chairmen, vice chairmen or councillors.

In Imo state, Chief Emeka Ihedioha issued an order suspending democratically elected local government council chairmen, vice chairmen and councillors in the 27 local government council areas for six months at the same time just because they are of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and appointed interim management committees which are unknown to the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria.

The supposed six months suspension of the Imo LGA officials elapsed in December 2019 and today these democratically elected local government council officials returning back to their offices following the appeal court judgement gotten in favour of the elected local government council chairmen on Imo state against the Governor and house of assembly with another supreme court judgement on the same matter alike in Ekiti state, the Imo state Governor is said to have mobilized thugs with various degrees of weapons to fight the constitutionally recognized local government council officials.

Chief Emeka Ihedioha must remember that his gubernatorial election matter is still before the supreme court waiting for judgement... Why disobey the supreme court judgement on local government autonomy?

Report has it that the local government council chairmen in Imo state officially wrote (with attached copies of the appeal and supreme court judgements) to the Inspector General of Police, Director of state security service, the Imo state Governor, APC national Chairman and other relevant authorities about their readiness to go back to office today 6th January, 2020.

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Voice Air Media has pushed a donation campaign of N1000 per person for Veteran Gospel Actor and Producer, Evangelist Israel Ore-Adewole.

For some times now, Israel Ore-Adewole has not been enjoying the best of his health and according to a source close to him, he needs urgent help.

Israel Ore-Adewole was diagnosed with Retrostrenal Goitre in 2016 when he went to shoot a Christian movie in the UK. During the surgery to remove the goiter, his vocal cords were accidentally damaged resulting in the loss of his voice.

Ore-Adewole needs your help in raising funds to perform another surgery to get his voice back and return to producing Christian movies that everyone enjoys watching.

He needs a sum of Sixty-thousand dollars ($60,000) which is equivalent to Twenty-one Million, Six Hundred Thousand Naira (N 21,600, 000) for a successful surgery.

To this end, the foremost and esteemed news outfit, Gospel Film News, Voice Air Media, GFN has decided to launch a campaign today January 4, 2019 for lovers of Gospel Drama and cheerful givers to donate for the health of this Drama Evangelist.

We believe that a minimum of One Thousand Naira (N1,000) will not be too much for people to donate for the health of this man who has paid his dues in the ministry.

VAM Recall that God has used this veteran to bless and impact many lives via Mount Zion movies and other Christian movies from the days of ‘Agbara Nla’ among others. He paid his dues diligently in the gospel film industry since the 80s when mount Zion started.


Although, a reliable organization, GoFundMe volunteered its platform on October 4, 2019, for fundraising for the veteran actor. Via GoFundMe platform, a sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000)has been raise out of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000). We also realized that many people could not donate via GoFundMe as it accept only dollar and restricted to people in US.


Sources close to him revealed that the ailment has made him not to speak well. The state of his health had allegedly deteriorated after confirming he has been battling the ailment.

Please help with your donation today.

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Davido, Wizkid and their senior colleague 9ice are practically on the same pedestal when it comes to their music crafts.

They all have fame and fortune nesting at their bodes so much so one could actually deduce they have the world at their feet. But when it comes to fatherhood, in view of available facts, it appears Davido is far ahead of the duo.

Davido has two daughters from two baby mamas, Sophia and Amanda and on the surface it appears things are pretty much under control. 

Apart from the earlier squabbles Davido had with his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu over the paternity and custody of their daughter, Imade, things between them have been relatively cordial and only recently the ‘Assurance’ man was seen giving the baby mama a lift on his private jet which of course spark some rumours of a renewed romance between them.

Though the rumoured turned ugly but that would not take the fact away that the singer has been a remarkable husband. 

Davido visits his daughter regularly and often post lovely pictures of their time together on social media. Not once has Sophia said a negative word about Davido regarding the upkeep or care of their daughter.

The same thing can be said of Davido’s second baby mama, Amada who gave him another daughter, Hailey. 

Although nothing much is known about US-based baby mama but there has never been a squeal of a discord between her and Davido and that could only mean that the OBO is on the level as a father to her daughter, regardless of the fact that he’s now married to Chioma Rowland.

For Wizkid, he has hardly been able to replicate his success on the music scene as father to three sons he has from three different women. He has been labelled ‘deadbeat dad’, ‘irresponsible father’ and ‘woman beater’ by these women at different times.

The first of the baby mamas to cry out was Shola Ogudu who called the ‘Fever’ crooner ‘deadbeat dad’, accusing him of abdicating his responsibility as a father to his son. She claimed she has been taking care of their son, Boluwatife single-handedly for a long time.

The second baby mama, Binta Diallo, a Guinean-American had complained too, that, she caters for her son’s needs all alone.

“I am a single mom, I work my ass off and I pay for everything, imagine if someone was paying for my son’s school fees, nanny and paying bills,” she complained on social media.

The third baby mama, British-American Jada Pollock was much on the same page with the Starboy when the other two baby mamas were taking him to the cleaners until recently when she spilled the beans about the singer. She accused the singer of domestic violence.

For Abolore Akande known as 9ice
His story with his 3 baby mamas has not all been too cheery, except for Olasunkanmi Ajala, who he married recently. 

For Adetola Anifalaje and Toni Payne, 9ice is as good a father as none. While the ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner was getting married to his second baby mama, his first, Toni Payne hit the social media with a disclaimer on the singer.

“I have raised our son, Zion 100% alone” she says on her Instagram page.

For Adetola, 9ice is not a father to her daughter. She said in a chat with Potpourri that the singer has not even set eyes on his daughter since she was born in 2018, let alone taking care of her. According to her he has completely gone AWOL on his responsibilities as a father.

You may call Davido many names because of his exuberance in many aspects of his lifestyle but when it comes to the home-front there are many things many of his colleagues need to learn from him.

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While we acknowledge the need for urgent rehabilitation and repair of the Benin-Sapele Axis of the East-West road to ease the stress of motorists plying that roots, the Senate leadership of NAPS hereby distant herself from the purported shenanigan ultimatum issued to the federal government on the 2nd of January 2020 by one imposter by the name Blessing Adogbeji impersonating the Office of the Vice President National Affairs of NAPS.

The senate leadership wish to categorically state, for the information of the public and sake of posterity that election was not conducted for the office of the Vice President National Affairs, PRO, Fin Sec, and some other offices during the last national convention of NAPS and the Senate leadership in consultation with the executive arm led by Comrade Activist Adekanbi Sunday has set machineries in place for a bye election to fill those vacancies in the next senate sitting.

Sequel to the prequel the Senate leadership of NAPS wishes to call on all security apparatus across the country to arrest, detain and prosecute any imposter(s) found to be impersonating any of the aforementioned offices in any guise.

The Senate leadership will communicate through a duly signed communique the names of persons that will eventually emerged as winners of those positions after the bye elections.

Suffice it to say that the leadership of the Senate has reached out to relevant stakeholders to ascertain the state of affairs of the section of the road in question and we are duly informed that the government of Delta state are currently carrying out an intervention on the said road, while we urge the contractors handling the construction to live up to expectations of the masses by speeding up the process, the Senate leadership wish to appreciate the gesture of the state government and call on the federal government to proffer lasting solutions to the states of roads across the country by declaring a state of emergency on federal roads.

In a statement signed by H/E DIO, Oghale Emeka Rex, Nat’l President of the Senate and Comrade Inedi Bright O., Senate Clerk wish to reassure Polytechnics students across the country that her welfare and security remains sacrosanct in the priorities of the “Revolutionary Regime” as we say a happy new year.

Yours in Struggle;

Cc:

Nigeria Police Force

Department of State Security Service

All SUG President of NAPS

All Rectors, Principals and Provosts

All Government MDAs

The Nigerian Press.


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By Ololade Adetunji, Ado Ekiti

Bishop (Dr) Michael Oba oro, the youngest Bishop in Ekiti state and the General overseer of the Good Rock of salvation spiritual church of Christ Aladura(GRSSCCA) In Ado Ekiti, has warned Nigerians to be prayerful and also take their spiritual life serious as there will be bloodshed in the year (2020). 

Sharing his prophesy at the church service at Good Rock of salvation spiritual church of Christ Aladura(GRSSCCA)- Ado Ekiti today, Dr Michael Oba Oro advice Christians to be prayerful and vigilant, stressing that kidnapping, insurgency, Clashes, riots, security challenges among others will be experienced by Nigerians this year. 

He said:
         "The year 2020 will be a challenging year year but don't be afraid, obey all God commandments".

For Ekiti state;
 'I see the State Governor Dr John kayode Fayemi  shaken in office, there will also be reshufflement at the top seat In the government as Some permanent secretaries will be sacked And teachers will be relieved of their duties in the state. Bishop (Dr)  Micheal Oba Oro added. 

While speaking with VAM correspondent, the GRSSCCA General overseer concluded his prophecies By advising Nigerians not to be afraid Of any challenges they come across, instead they should keep God commandments and obey his(God) voice.

He however didn't give specific prophecies concerning Nigeria, but said since the state was also part of Nigeria, whatever affected the state would affect Nigeria.

Below are the 2020 prophecies by Bishop (Dr) Michael Oba oro: 

1. There will be bloodshed in 2020

2. Politicians will rise against one another

3. Drivers will combat one another

4. Evil spirit majorly possessed by young ladies and little girl will dominate in 2020 and their primary target is to destroy men’s lives

5. Covetous and greedy men will be dealt with by the women in 2020

6. Men will be more kidnapped in 2020. Though, the reason for this action is undefined 

7. There will be inflation in the course of the year.     

That is, situations of things will rise and then fall and later rise again indefinitely

8. It is the year of sole – proprietors

9. Money will cease at a point from the Federal Government

10. New born babies will die at a high rate in 2020

11. It is a year we shall necessarily need to unlock the door of  money we have saved for survival.

12. There will be riot in 2020

13. Salaries will not flow the way it ought to in 2020

14. Prophet will die in 2020

15. 2020 is the reign and dominance of evil doers and their devilish acts

16. Attendance of the people in Church will reduce drastically in 2020, for faith will be forgotten

17. Government workers will be involved in internet fraudsters in 2020. 

However, luckily for them, they will be blessed through it

18. 2020 is the year of perfection for the true child of God

19. Rich people will be struggling to survive in 2020, but, children of God will gain their possessions with ease

EKITI STATE PROPHECIES:

1. The State Governor will be shaken in office in 2020

2. There will be reshufflement at the top seat

3. Some permanent secretaries will be sacked

4. Some teachers will be relieved of their duties

CHURCH PROPHESIES:

1. The more you work in the house of God, the more you receive more reward

2. Remain steady in 2020, and hold your position tight

3. There will be competition among the church members, most especially the youths

4. God will lift the church members in 2020 if only they obey the voice of God

PIECES OF ADVICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC:

1. Do not be afraid in 2020

2. We must diligently serve God in 2020 (Deut. 28: 1-2)

3. We must obey the voice of God

4. We must obey His Commandments and abide with them.


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By Tunde Bright Olorungbotemi, Akure

THE Ondo state House of Assembly on Friday rejected the extension of tenure of the local government caretaker committee in the state.

Hereby dissolved all the 18 caretaker Chairmen in the local government area of the state.

The assembly also proceeded on a six week recess.

VAM correspondent while speaking with the house committee chairman on information, Hon Olugbenga Omole confirmed the report.

By this development, Directors of Local Government administration in the various council areas will now take over the helms of affairs pending the next move by the state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

Report gathered that Since his assumption of office in 2017, Governor Akeredolu has not conducted an election into the Local Government Areas, a development the opposition People’s Democratic Party PDP has criticised.

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Africa’s biggest blogger Linda Ikeji, has been recognized by Style Rave as the 3rd woman of the most beautiful woman in Africa. And that is just the fact, VAM News has gathered.

Linda has influenced millions of girls positively.

Linda took to her Instagram page to share the good news to her fans, 

She said;
           “You see this 2020, nobody can tell me anything again o! Style Rave just named me the 3rd most beautiful woman in Africa in the last decade. (Argue with your phones…��). 

You people can not be talking to me anyhow again. I’m now Dr. Linda ‘beautiful’ Ikeji…��”

Style Rave has a lot to say about Linda.They said,

“Africa’s biggest blogger Linda Ikeji keeps evolving in ways that are quite unparalleled in African media space.Linda is a role model for millions of young women and has many that it is possible to monetize your passion …….”

Linda Ikeji who hails from Imo State is a passionate writer and has had her own share of life traumas in business and personal life but she has refused those negative issues to stop her growth. Very beautiful, respectful and humble. 

She is a mother of one ,a son named Jayce. 

Linda needs no introduction anywhere all over the world. 

If successs and beauty are not described this way, how else?


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Comr Tugbiyele Folajomi Alex started active students unionism as far back as 2013 where he served as the the Rufus Giwa polytechnic PTSUG  Sport Director in 2013 He was elected as the Financial Secretary PTSUG Rugipo and in 2017 He was elected as the Vice Chairman of National Association of Nigeria students(NANS JCC ondo Axis, the position he occupied till August 2019).


He released his First ever Aluta Gyration volume 1 in 30th march 2018 and in Dec 2018 he came with this superb volume 2, in September 2019 he introduced his fantastic Aluta gyration volume 3  and now his back with this dynamic volume 4.


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...Akeredolu’s projects ‘re 2020 campaign points

By Dayo Johnson

MR. Donald Ojogo is the Information and Orientation Commissioner in Ondo State, In this interview, Ojogo speaks on the people’s expectations and government desires for 2020; he equally faulted claims of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state ahead of this year’s governorship election.

The governorship election is due this year, what should the people of Ondo state expect?

The year 2020 is the year of so many expectations. It will be a year of expectation from the electorate and the people of Ondo state. It is also the year of desires on the part of the government because there are several things that are ongoing that should be taken to the destination of our minds.

There are so many things that the government is trying to initiate in form of projects. 2020 is promising on all sides. 

The first and most important thing we desire from God is a long life and peace for all to witness those good things in 2020.

Reports have it that many ongoing projects will be inaugurated by governor Akeredolu this year. Is that not political or is it coincidental?

Well, if you say it is coincidental, you are correct and if you say it is strategic on the part of the government to complete them as you have said yes we ought to have completed them before now because our desire was not just to keep them in abeyance, No. I don’t think so but if you say so, you might not be totally wrong.

What is even wrong if we commission them and make them our campaign points? 

Fine, because one of the reasons this government came into power is to be able to bring development closer to the people and if there are one or two things that have been initiated by the government in form of projects and they are likely to be commissioned in an election year, so be it.

It is a plus to any government to have tangible things to point out when it is the time to campaign. So we thank God that we have a lot of things to point out during our campaign period.

The opposition PDP in the state is of the opinion that much should not be expected from your government because it has failed the people of Ondo State.

Well, I never expected anybody in the PDP to say anything different from what you have said he reportedly said. 

I wouldn’t expect anybody to say anything different.

The government that has within three years taken very courageous steps in terms of developmental initiatives that have surpassed the previous years of PDP government that was in place, how would PDP person commend. No right-thinking PDP man will clap for this government. That is the truth.

So, if they are not clapping for us, we won’t be angry and we are not even taking it in any negative form. That is the duty of the opposition and if they are not saying that, who will say it?

But the truth of the matter is that whoever is saying that, is just trying to echo the mindset of the frustrated minority. 

Whatever they are saying is the voice of the frustrated minority.

The PDP spokesman was emphatic about the level of transparency of your government in the execution of projects.

If he acknowledged the fact that projects are executed, that’s fair enough of him. But the other leg which, he intends to know much about if the projects executed are not transparently done, the books are there.

Why do we have the ministries of Budget and finance? 

Let them go and verify. They can take maximum advantage and leverage on the freedom of information law.

Let them come out with facts and figures. Our books are clean and transparent enough. This government is courageously accountable to the people. So if they feel some projects have been done, I salute their courage for saying that.

The other leg where they feel there was no transparency or accountability in the course of the execution of those projects, it is left for them.

We are serious in delivering good governance and we cannot add the burden of trying to get facts for the opposition. That cannot be added to the duties of the government. They must do that. They should not be lazy.

Won’t governance be affected as governor Akeredolu will be so busy attending to more political engagements this year?

I can assure you that no government activities will be affected in any way. Since 2016 that government came into place alongside major political activities in 2015 and 2019, nothing was affected in governance and 2020 will not be different. 

The payment of salaries will not be affected in 2020.

Governor Akeredolu prioritises the welfare of workers in the state and that resolve is strong and unwavering in him and we have all inculcated the belief that the welfare of workers is paramount. 

Politics cannot take the shine of the welfare of workers in the state, he said.

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Some traders operating within the premises of the popular Oja bisi market in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state capital, have lost property worth about Millions of naira to inferno which occured on Monday.

The fire, which according to eyewitnesses, suddenly surged when a trader within the premises of the market  fuelled his generator tank while in motion, along the process of filling the generator tank in motion it explodes, he said.

The traders couldn't hold their tears watching their stocks razed down by fire.

While speaking with VAM correspondent, they however appealed to the State governor, Dr John kayode Fayemi and well meaningful Nigerians to assist them financially.

The state Fire service were contacted but the market is already razed down upon their arrival.

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The Member of the House of Representatives representing Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency, Rep. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, popularlry called BTO has announced the appointment of 220 persons as Special Advisers, Special Assistants and Personal Assistants.

This was contained in a release made available by his Special Adviser on New Media, Alao Babatunde.

The appointment cuts across all the 300 units and 23 wards of the Constituency.

Tunji-Ojo who is the Chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) also appointed persons from the mandate area.

While congratulating the appointees, he urged them to continue to commit themselves to delivering exemplary governance to the people.

He added that the appointments were in addition to the appointments earlier announced.

The lawmaker stated, “In my avowed commitment to better serve the good people of Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency as well as the mandate area, I am pleased to announce the appointment of the under listed.

“The appointments which is an addition to the appointments earlier announced is in consideration of their commitment and dedication to adding value to the Constituency and the mandate area.

“These appointments take immediate effect.

“I congratulate and urge them to continue to commit themselves to delivering exemplary governance to our dear people.

“Once again, congratulations!”

Meanwhile, the full list of the appointees is available on his official Social Media pages — Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Facebook and @BTOofficial on Twitter.


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In New Year message

By Tunde Bright Olorungbotemi, Ado Ekiti

National Association of Nigerian students, NANS president hopeful, Comrade Sunday Asefon, has reiterated the Symbol of New NANS’s commitment to redefining student unionism with a view to creating stronger platform for Nigerian students to realize their potentials.

The Leading Presidential candidate stated this as part of his New Year Message to Nigerian Students at home and diaspora while speaking with newsman in the capital city of his country home, Ado Ekiti. 

He also highlighted the various achievements of the association during the year under the leadership of Comrade Bamidele and revealed some of the activities that will take priority in the Association for the New Year if elected into the office of NANS president to continue the good work.

His Full Statement:
          "Distinguished colleagues, I bring you good tidings and the warmest compliments of the season! As we mark the beginning of the year 2020.

Nelson Mandela reminded us that 'A person is a person through other people'. 

"This fundamental awareness of the importance of our love for - and dependence on - each other should inform all our plans and actions, and should give us the wisdom to generate new models and new policies in 2020 that will enable us strengthen our Unity as a Union."

My wish is that 2020 will bring Nigerian students a bounty of opportunities for flourishing and renewal in combination with unity to achieve a common goal desired by all leaders, stakeholders, SUG Presidents and general students... Happy new year 2020!

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We are writing to wish you a happy birthday and to encourage you for your services to Nigerian students and our country Nigeria.

You are an inspiration and I wish you many more years to keep up the good work.

You have proven yourself to be a leader of high ethics and morality.

Don't ever stop fighting for what you believe in!

It is an honor to share this special day with you as you Celebrate your birthday!

Happy birthday to you,

Erstwhile NANS National PRO, and others

I pray that God grants you many more happy years to come!

TEAM SYMBOL OF NEW NANS!

SYMBOL OF NEW HOPE!!

ASEFON AGENDA!!!

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Ekiti Police Command has arrested Crown Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti undergraduate, over suspected gang rape of two private institution fellow students. 

The state police commissioner, Mr Amba Asuquo, said in a press statement released in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday that on Dec. 9, the suspect in company with an accomplice was committing the crime.

According to him, the pair attached dangerous weapons to the two students and forcibly took them to an abandoned building where they were assaulted.

The police chief said that when investigations were done, the offenders would be brought to trial.

He added that efforts were made to apprehend the other suspect fleeing as a manhunt was launched to find his place of hiding.

Asuquo urged students to remain focused and committed to their studies rather than engaging in vices that could truncate their careers.

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SAVE OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM DEMOCRATIC EXTINCTION, IN AN OPEN LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OSUN, OGBENI GBOYEGA OYETOLA

Your Excellency,

With utmost respect and unreserved humility, I welcome you back home from the holly land and I pray your wishes be granted.

Sir, I deem it imperative to call on the Governor, leaders, elders and general stakeholders of various communities in Osun State, mostly those within the ruling party to rise up in the interest of the masses and for the protection of democracy at the sixty-four local government areas in Osun from poor governance and democratic extinction.

Mr Governor, our dear elders and stakeholders, I understand you have in diverse capacity struggled and laboured earnestly for the development of our dear state since its creation, therefore I want to believe as a matter of fact that the transformation going on in the state is an answer to your prayers, a relief to your struggle and a reward to your age long labour. My desire is for Osun State to stand tall in the committees of State in terms of political stability, human cum economic growth and development.

As a journalist and campaigner for good governance, I wish to register my displeasure over the spate of local government mal-administration in the state and also wish to slate forward a corrective measure to enhance good leadership and democratic sustenance at the third tier arm of government.

In recent time, more than twenty-seven (27) local government parliaments have raised issues of mal-administration against their leadership (genuinely or counterfeit) but we have openly recorded up to five administrative rancor through petitions, Vote of no confidence and impeachment from five different local government areas in Osun despite being of same political party across board (Ayedaade, Olorunda, Osogbo South and Olorunda North as case study).

Your Excellency, if truly Osun is indeed interested in parliamentary system of government at our local government areas, your action is highly needed by reviewing the guidelines on which the local governments are operating and adopt home-based training for all elected councillors across the state or better still the system be reversed after the expiration of their current tenure by 2021.

Despite the fact that the parliamentary system is new to our local governments, Osun can as usual lead by good example for other states in running parliamentary system across all local governments in Nigeria but the motive behind its establishment by your predecessor is gradually being defeated by the way of practising it in Osun, and it is affecting the ruling party.

Apart from power play, political fractionalization and personal interest within the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Osun which will be one of your major obstacles to your re-election bid, the leadership of our local governments must be your utmost concern as it is  the closest government to the grassroots; if you wish to gain the heart of the masses. Relationship between your leadership and the state Assembly, party Congress and local government election should top your political agenda (discussion for another day).

Mr Governor, it is a clear fact that every councillor (including Chairman) belongs to one political dynasty or the other, identifying the owner of each dynasty and their interest in your government is another preventing measure to this brouhaha.

Sir, as I am bringing this letter to a close, permit me to say in my opinion that you've started on a good footing and I hope you will sustain the momentum if the needed drastic actions are taken by you as at when due to correct some abnormalities not minding of stepping on toes, your timely action is highly needed. (Obaseki of Edo and Ambode of Lagos on my mind).


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Actress Dayo Amusa has fired back at trolls after being dragged for publicly admitting that she enjoys having sex.

The heated exchange came after the Nollywood actress shared her thoughts about sex and the stereotype attached to women having sex with different partners.

Dayo Amusa wrote;
The ish am about to raise here now might probably offend some of you, even if it result to an unfollown, Iyen gan tun nice. Proceed with caution

I enjoy having sex. I mean good sexual intercourse. You know the thing that people do that is acceptable in society if you're married, or if you've been in a partnership with somebody for sometime but most definitely not acceptable if you have sex with somebody on the first date or if you have sex somebody that you don't know all that well. Why can't people just have sex for the sake of having sex? 

Why can't people just have sex for the sake of havings ex?

Why the actual Bleep does a woman that enjoys having sexual relationships with a partner or partners automatically make people jump to conclusion that the woman doesn't respect herself? 

Why does a woman have to justify herself? 

I don't give a Bleep if you sleep with 200 people or you've only ever been with 1 or none. I don't a Bleep if you're sleeping with two, three or twenty partners. I don't give a Bleep if you have sex on the first date or wait until the 30th date. Want to know why I do't give a Bleep? 

Because it's none of fucking business.

You know your body, and at the end of the day it's your body therefor you make the rules. 

Why are women being shamed for having sexual relationships? 


The sad part is majority of it is women shaming other women. 

SUPPORT EACH OTHER FOR Bleep SAKES. SEX IS A NATURAL HUMAN INTERACTION. Bleep who you want, when you want, where you want. You don't owe an explanation to anybody. And you surely are not 'disrepectin yourself' because you enjoy having sex. Be transparent, and educate yourself before expressing such stupidity. But make sure you are playing safe o. Make safe choices.

The actress was however forced to react to certain comments which attacked her career and accused her of not being a good role model and representative of the Yoruba culture.

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Popular Oyo state comrade identified with  NANS, Comrade Yemi Adeniran popularly addressed as 'Likedat' on Thursday morning was involved in a ghastly motor accident on his way from Abuja after attending the Supreme Court judgement that re-affirmed Engineer Seyi makinde as Governor of Oyo state, on Wednesday. 

According to crash report, the deceased had accident at a location called "Adegbayi" around Ibadan after leaving Abuja to witnessed the Supreme Court judgement between Adelabu and Governor makinde of Oyo state.

Likedat had travelled on Tuesday evening to Abuja city.

Yemi Likedat was a graduate of Geology from Ibadan polytechnic and survived by wife and child, and hail in Ibadan, Oyo state.

VAM correspondent while speaking with the NANS Zone D PRO, Comrade Olatunji Nurudeen Solace on behalf of the coordinator, Comrade Kappo Samuel Olawale.

In his statement below:

        " Truly, death is inevitable!

Few days ago, we all celebrated our very vibrant comrade on the occasion of his birthday! Today, he is no more.

This is shocking! During his lifetime, he was a combatant and lionhearted Union leader whose invaluable contributions to students movement cannot be overemphasized.

Kappo, on behalf of the south west students hereby register the condolences and also pray incessantly to God Almighty to give the family, friends and associates of tge deceased the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss."


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....NAPS demands complete removal of discrimination against HND holders

The leadership of National Association of Polytechnic Student's (NAPS), Ably led by the National President Elect  Activist Sunday A. Asuku a student of Kaduna Polytechnic, from the department of Chemical Engineering  blew hot this morning at the NUJ secretariat Kaduna state chapter.

Following the recent Development by the house of Representatives were the bill to abolish dichotomy was sponsored by Hon. Ali Isa from Gombe state and the Hon. Edward Pwajok from plateau state which passed second reading since April 2017,Hon. Pwajok said, the discrimination against the Hnd holders had no moral justification and that it will make the international community look down on the status of the Educational institutions in the country. 

Furthermore Pwajok said there are a lot of segregation at employment level as those with first degree are placed on grade level 8 while those with Hnd are place on grade level 6 or 7, These high rate of discrimination also reflect in salaries as some organizations pay Bscholders #100,000 at entry level while Hnd holders gets #70,000 at entry level.

It was perceived that there is need for review of the Polytechnic act in order to fasttrack the abolishment of the old rugged Dichotomy,  special thanks to President Muhamadu Buhari who finally signed the bill into law.

However, it is so appalling and pathetic that the bill that has been long  signed into law is yet to be implemented, that gives the leadership of NAPS serious worries as the said dichotomy still hunts Hnd holders. 

The National Secretariat of NAPS in a statement made available to VAM News today, received the sad news of the exclusion of Hnd Holders from the On-going Promotion Examination which start today (17th Dec. - 20th Dec. 2019) at eagle square Abuja.

The promotion Examination which is meant for all civil Servants on grade level 14 migrating to grade 15 and beyond still discriminate against Nigeria Polytechnic graduates, thereby the ministry of Education is  hiding under the flimsy excuse  that they are yet to get the implementation Circular/Memo from the Head of Service.

We appeals to President Muhamadu Buhari who Clocks 77yrs today to consider and monitor the implementation of the bill that abolish the Dichotomy between Hnd and Bsc as the rate/degree of discrimination will continue to have negative effect on the growth of Nigeria Economy,  Particularly in the era which Mr President have decided to prioritize  made in Nigeria products which lead to the closure of our borders.

We urge Mr President to bring to book every saboteurs and ensure the complete abolishment of Dichotomy. It is also advisable and encouraging to state fresh promotion exercise/Examination that will capture Hnd Holders migrating from level grade 14 to level grade 15 and beyond. 

The leadership of NAPS under the leadership of Activist Sunday A. Asuku Heartly Celebrate  President Muhamadu Buhari on the Occasion of his 77th birthday, may your reign pilot the country to her promised land.


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...SUG election to hold immediately Academic activities resume

The Management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti had reaffirm the suspension placed on the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the school will be lifted once academic activities resume, VAM News reports.

The assurance was given when the Leadership of the Senate arm of National Association of Polytechnic Students, (NAPS), proactively swung into action after numerous calls from students.

The Senate president of NAPS, Dio Oghale Emeka Rex, in a release on his official Facebook page confirmed the Management said the SUG was only suspended as against the rumour it was banned.

He further said, the Rector gave his assurances that the suspension would be lifted immediately the school resumes academic activities.

THE RELEASE READS:
         “The Leadership of NAPS Senate received in good fate the online calls for swift intervention on the ban placed on the SUG of FEDPOLY Ado-Ekiti.

“As a revolutionary in the scientific struggle of Aluta, to balance the online journalism, the Senate placed a call across to the SUG President who confirmed the story to be true but noting that it’s not recent as claimed and also the school is not on session now.

“On the other part of implementing the 3Cs of Aluta, the Senate also on a phone call reached out to the Rector of the institution (Dr Oladebeye).

Another Part of release reads, “on our conversation with the Rector, the following were noted and resolved,

•That the management didn’t ban students union, rather placed it on temporary suspension following the crisis during the SUG poll as sponsored by enemies of the polytechnic.

•That the outgone Senate President of NAPS who’s now the Incumbent President of NAPS Adekanbi Sunday has visited the institution on a fact finding in regards to it, and that the management will uplift the suspension when the institution resumes academic activities.

•That the management has never and is not planning to increase the tuition fee.

•That election will be conducted again as the management has not and will not set up a caretaker committee.”

•The Rector went further to say as an alumnus of the school he knows better than anyone the school can not function effectively without the students’ Union Government.

       “The Rector who appreciated the Senate Arm for investigating issues thoroughly noted that he’s also an alumnus of the institution and for any reason he can’t undermine students unionism as the management cannot function without the leadership of the students.

“He uses same vein to congratulate the newly elected leadership of the NAPS Senate led by my noble self as he stated that he has been following the the NAPS leadership transition that brought on board this current leadership and promised the unflinching support of the management team in building an egalitarian society through working in synergy.”

The Senate President also admonish all and sundry to maintain peace, as NAPS under the leadership of Comrade Adekanbi Sunday will make sure the Students’ Union Government is restored.


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THE National association of polytechnics students (NAPS) leadership ably led by the National President elect Activist Sunday A. Asuku from the department of Chemical Engineering HND11 blew hot upon the report that some mischief makers who are in search of cheap attention threatened to close the institution.

While speaking with newsmen, it is on record that as the former Senate President of NAPS, my team was fully on ground to observe the election which was conducted by APECO, the report gathered was that there were irregularities, the number of votes counted was far beyond the accredited voters which of course will be in favour of a candidate and definitely against another, the APECO finally declared the election inconclusive resulting from the said irregularities, the leading side took on rampage and demanded that the result be announced and the winner be declared, immediately the report got to the management, the Rector of the institution Dr Hephzibah Oladebeye rapidly summourned an emergency meeting with the security, National student bodies and the management staff where it was unainimously agreed that the electioneering process be suspended in order not to cause any closure that will affect the exams which was to commence in two weeks time, the management upon seeing students advancing to the faculty of the opposition immediately call for the vacation of students from campus and resume back on Sunday prior to the commencement of exams on monday.

It is well understood that the Rector has done well in averting the coming crisis, as much as we love the union and Wouldn't want anything to affect it, we must equally understand that it is only when the school is running then union can operate not when the school is shut down!

In the late 2017, upon my emergence as the Senate President of NAPS, i visited same Adopoly when students went on rampage resulting from the poor state of school medical centre which claimed the life of a student, the then Rector insisted that students must pay huge damages or NO EXAM, it took the intervention of NAPS and the then NANS PRO Comr. ID Aluta to water down the huge amount students were to pay and ensure the quick resumption of academic activities.

The leadership of NAPS hereby once again applaud the Rector Dr. Hephzibah Oladebeye who did everything humanly possible to avert the seen crisis.

However, the SUG activities was suspended by the management amidst security threat on campus, the leadership of NAPS have equally pleaded with the management and security agencies to please find a better time to lift the suspension when the atmosphere is calm enough.

In a statement signed by Activist Sunday A. Asuku(GCNPS), National President Elect(NAPS),

Finally, we advise fellow Nigeria students to remain calm, resolute and law abiding.


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Ondo state commissioner for culture and Tourism, and the founder of Redcarpet TV Nigeria, Mr Yemi Olowolabi has been honored and decorated with the Nigerian institute of public relations(NIPR) Gold award in the presidential dinner and award night 2019, held on Thursday, 12th December, 2019 VAM News Reports.

The Vibrant journalist cum politician and philanthropist was presented the distinguished Gold award in accordance with the letter signed by the principal assistant Registrar, Kayode Yeku, said the institute aimed to recognize excellence in public relations practice at the annual presidential dinner and awards.

VAM gathered that he was honored for his dominant, exploit in public relations and unflinching dedication to duty has earned him this award.

Speaking after receiving the prestigious award, Mr Yemi Olowolabi expressed delightfulness at the honour he received. He assured Nigerians that the award will further encourage and inspire more earnest efforts to support and improve public relations across Nigeria.

Mr Yemi Olowolabi is the former commissioner for information in Ondo state and a native of Idanre in Ondo state.


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Ekiti state government under the leadership of Governor Kayode Fayemi has allegedly shut down the popular market established by the former Governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose over exorbitant tax imposed on the traders, VAM News reports. 

VAM correspondent while speaking with one of the traders identified as Ola, in his statement said, The government officials came to the Market sometimes Ago to gave us a tax bill of N70,000, N80,000 some N120,000 of which it's too exorbitant for us.

And last month, we agreed to pay N5000 per shop.

Another source claimed that, on getting to work this morning, we discovered that the main gate of the market has been locked and nobody is allowed to carry out his business activities.

The traders are now being billed Annual Tax of between N70,000 to N120,000 by the Ekiti State Govt, according to report gathered by our Correspondent.


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....WHERE TWO ELEPHANTS FIGHTS, THE GRASS SUFFERS......

The leadership of National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) appeal to both the management and ASUP FPB chapter to shift grounds and consider the suffering students.

Activist Sunday A. Asuku, the National President Elect said in a statement while addressing the media in IMT Enugu during his working visit to the institute, Strike actions and other vices that interrupt academic calenders are best described as deliberate wastage of time and destiny, it is certain that when two mighty elephants combats, the grass there suffers it all.

The teeming students of Federal polytechnic Bida, Niger state deserves the best and should not be made to suffer what they know not, it is obvious that some students cant meet up with service any longer due to age bracket, some have engaged in shady business while some go back home and become liabilities courtesy of the ugly delay, all these won't deny the management and staff of same institution from getting their full salaries and allowances thereby leaving the fate of Nigeria students hanging.

The leadership of NAPS passionately appeal to the conscience of the titans to allow our fellow students write their exams and as well allow the free flow of academic activities on campus, while activities are on-going, the management and ASUP should continue with dialogue and invite external bodies to mediate where neccessary, NYSC wont admit strike as a reason to allow any student above 30yrs go for service, who then will advocate for the helpless students? 

We urge the newly democratically elected ASUP President to swing into action as a matter of urgency and curb the excesses affecting Nigeria students.

In a press statement signed by Activist Sunday A. Asuku (GCNPS), National President Elect (NAPS) also crave the indulgence of all stakeholders, community elders, state and Federal Government to rescue the glowing glory of the institution before it's too late.

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https://www.voiceairmedia.com/2019/12/naps-demands-re-opening-of-bida.html

Comrade Olorungbotemi Tunde Bright, One Voice, the Publisher of VAM Online Newspaper made an appeal to the Federal Government of Nigeria to listen and pay adequate attention to the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) leadership in a statement at a press conference held in Lagos.

Olorungbotemi call on the Federal Government to look at the effect of the strike on Nigeria’s economy at a time like this.

As many Small and Medium Scale Enterprises are the ones at the loosing end; increasing the sufferings of the poor masses.
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“It is unethical as a nation with a developing capacity to be in a dilemma of total blackout despite the nemesis engraved in it repercussions. The lacadastic altitude of the government to the electricity workers is unpalatable to humanity.”

The Chairman of NUEE, Federal Capital Territory Chapter, Godfrey Aba, said the union were at the ministry to protest the non-payment of severance package to members who were employees of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria.

Recall the union embarked on an indefinite strike on Wednesday at the end of a 21-day ultimatum issued to the government concerning some working conditions in the sector. He further accused the government of doing nothing throughout the period the ultimatum lasted.

Suspension Of The Industrial Action:
What a goodnews, but according to my research they brought the light about fifteen minutes within the early hours of thursday morning, even though the reasons are yet to be made public as i speak.” and imagine a private owned establishment is embarking on a strike to the detriment of it's customers and subscribers. Although, we understand that the Government are the regulators of the sector.

Olorungbotemi added that, “It is on this note i urge the Federal Government to consider every Nigerian at this crucial time of the festive period, majority of the less privileged citizens make use of electricity even though it is not stable; one day we shall get it right in this nation.

I applaud the electricity workers’ union for taking Nigeria first in shifting grounds and enjoin the Federal Government not to take their negotiation for granted and desist from making industrial actions. It is disgusting that the only language our government understand is 'Protest/Strike' before sorting issues that matter to National Interest.

Nigerians desirous of a growth in the power sector, we need an efficient stable electricity, our government and the NUEE officials should work together to give us the best according to what we deserve as a great nation, and what is obtainable in other part of the globe" he said.


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