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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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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.


Do You Have Power Supply In Your Vicinity?

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The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has suspended its strike action embarked upon on Wednesday to draw federal government’s attention to the plight of its members, VAM News has learnt.

Following a meeting with officials of the federal government, the union accepted to discontinue the one-day old strike action.

According the National President of NUEE, Comrade Joe Ajaero who confirmed the outcome of the meeting to THISDAY, the workers’ grievances were conclusively addressed.

He said that all the concerns of the union and it’s members were addressed at the talks which lasted till the hours of today.

“ We have concluded deliberations and all issues were addressed but we are awaiting implementation.

Meanwhile, our strike action is suspended,” Ajaero said.

Following the expiration of the 21 days ultimatum issued by NUEE to the Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to implement their demands, and the failure of the minister to dialogue with the union before the ultimatum which lapsed midnight Tuesday, a nationwide blackout was imminent as electricity workers began indefinite strike Wednesday morning.


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A 100 level student of the Ekiti state university Ado Ekiti, fondly called PJ has reportedly committed suicide, VAM News reports.

PJ was said to have taken his own life few days after he left school for his father’s house in Akure Ondo state.

VAM News learnt that his father called his landlord to notify him about the ugly action of the student.

Though there has been several versions of speculations about the reasons for the suicide action.

Our correspondent gathered from EKSUSU PRESS that the popular report is that PJ killed himself after his picture went viral on the social media where he was accused of being a scam and fraudster.

At the moment, most of his friends and colleagues have uploaded his pictures on their social media status with various captions to commiserate and sympathize with his family.


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A 100 level student of the Ekiti state university Ado Ekiti, fondly called PJ has reportedly committed suicide, VAM News reports.

PJ was said to have taken his own life few days after he left school for his father’s house in Akure Ondo state.

VAM News learnt that his father called his landlord to notify him about the ugly action of the student.

Though there has been several versions of speculations about the reasons for the suicide action.

Our correspondent gathered from EKSUSU PRESS that the popular report is that PJ killed himself after his picture went viral on the social media where he was accused of being a scam and fraudster.

At the moment, most of his friends and colleagues have uploaded his pictures on their social media status with various captions to commiserate and sympathize with his family.


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Jason Njoku, the CEO of iROKOtv, shared some hard but bitter truths about starting a business as he reminisced on his life, VAM has gathered.

The start-up investor, who will turn 39 this week, revealed that he started this decade working so hard, and alone, that he hardly ever left his small office. In spite of the effort, he barely made enough profit per month.

He went on to tell followers that when starting something new. "no one cares about your idea."

Sharing a photo of himself taken in 2010 in his old office, he wrote: "12/02/2010 - for 13mths I sat in this room alone.

No team no nothing. I left the apartment maybe once a week. My earnings were ~$100/month building the first Iroko product - NollywoodLove. My friends were scared about my unhealthy obsession with 'making it'. Was it worth it?"

He added: 
       "Its my 39th birthday this week. I'm taking some serious trips down memory lane. People will tell me to be humble and not enjoy life. Nah. I walked through walls. Fully optimised for happiness. It that offends you. So be it."

He concluded that;
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THE National association of Nigerian students, leading presidential candidate, Comrade Asefon Sunday, has congratulated Comrade Kappo Samuel Olawale from Lagos State University for emerging winner of the NANS Zone D Coordinator at convention held at Lagos state college of health technology (LASCOHET) on Saturday, 7th December, 2019.

Comrade Kappo Samuel Olawale won the Coordinator post with 34 votes to beat his closest rival, the candidate from the Federal college of Agriculture Akure, Ondo state, Comrade Kowe Odunayo Amos "Kalusa", who scored 2 votes in absentia.

In a message on his official Facebook page, Comrade Asefon said “I thank all Jcc chairmen, Senators, Stakeholders, leaders and general students, particularly supporters, who worked for the success and unity of the zone in the just concluded convention. 

My congratulations go to Comrade Kappo Samuel Olawale and all those who emerged at all levels, Dan Fodio; Deputy coordinator from Ogun state, Megabyte as General secretary from Oyo state, HighBeekay as Assistant general secretary from Ekiti state, Solace as PRO from Osun state.

"I wish them all the best,” He said.

Asefon urged them not to disappoint the Nigerian students who trusted them with the capacity to Lead the zone, remember to be the voice of the voiceless.

Comrade Asefon Sunday who is a former coordinator of the zone and a leading candidate of NANS National president.


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THE National association of Nigeria students, ZONE D representing the South west axis on Saturday, 7th December elected new executive to pilot the affairs of the association, VAM News has gathered.

The official communique issued at the end of the convention below:

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS (NANS) ZONE D 2019 CONVENTION HELD AT LAGOS STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY (LASCOHET) ON SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER , 2019.

The Convention proper started with the accreditation of Senators and two nominations was made for the Convention Chairman namely Sunday Asefon (Asefon) and Adeyemi Samson (Samrich). Sunday Asefon rejected the nomination on the rationale of being an aspirant for the office of National President of the Association. Adeyemi Samson automatically became the Convention Chairman and he proceeded to the dissolution of the outgone executives whilst appreciating the Coordinator, General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary as they were present at the Convention.

The house proceeded to the constitution of the Communique Drafting Committee (CDC) with the nomination of Comrade Abidoye Omololu Victor (CASTRO) as Chairman of the CDC who in turn rejected the nomination stating that he is no longer a student and that a student should be appointed instead. The Communique Drafting Committee (CDC) was then unanimously appointed by the entire house and was announced by the Convention Chairman. The house appointed Olayiwola Taiwo (OYO) as Chairman, CDC. Lawal Qudus (LAGOS) as Secretary, CDC. and Rahmon Opeyemi (OSUN) as Member, CDC.

After the formation of the CDC, the entire house unanimously agreed to proceed with the Election. The Coordinator election was to take place first. Comrade Tiamiyu Taiwo (Federal College of Animal, Health and Production Technology) nominated KAPPO as Coordinator of the Zone. The nomination was seconded by Comrade Yahya Muhammed (College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti).

Comrade Ajibade Quazeem (Federal Polytechnic, Ede) nominated KALUSA as Coordinator of the Zone. The nomination was seconded by Comrade Adeyemo Akeem (Osun State University).

Comrade Shabi Awwal (Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education) nominated HIDMAS as Coordinator of the Zone. The nomination was seconded by Comrade Semasa Ojo (Yaba College of Technology). 

The Convention Chairman upon the agreement of the house asked that KAPPO, KALUSA and HIDMAS be invited into the election hall. KAPPO and HIDMAS came into the hall while KALUSA was declared not present after the house waited for 15minutes. HIDMAS demanded that he is given the audience to address the whole house which was obliged by the Convention Chairman. HIDMAS in his address stated that he earlier released a statement notifying the entire public of his withdrawal from the race and that he is standing by decision in the interest of having a unified Zone. He thanked the Senators for the opportunity offered to him to serve the Zone as the Coordinator. KAPPO and KALUSA was to go into the election to decide who becomes the Coordinator. KAPPO was given Code 1 while KALUSA in his absence was assumed to have taken Code 2. The Code is what the Senators would inscribe on the ballot for their preferred candidate.

The Convention Chairman moved to append his signature on the ballots to be used for the election. The signature authorises the validity of the ballot. Comrade Ajibade Quazeem (Federal Polytechnic, Ede) sued that signing of ballots was wasting time. The Convention Chairman replied that it is for the sake of transparency and that only ballots with his signature will be counted. The house later agreed that only the Coordinator ballot should be signed, others should just be counted and used. The Convention Chairman asked the Clerk to pass an attendance carrying the following information :name, institution and signature to verify the Senators present. It was counted that 36 senators were present and 36 ballots was to be used for the election. Comrade Omoniye Samson(Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) asked that the ballot should be counted to the general public there present.

The Convention Chairman handed over ballots to the Senators. The Senators proceeded to voting whilst dropping it in the ballot box provided in the election hall at a central location for all senators and observers clear view. After voting, the Convention Chairman proceeded to sorting and counting of the used ballots in the presence of all. Senators asked that the ballots be counted louder which was implemented by the Convention Chairman. 


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Heaven only knows what intriguing capers lovers will be up to this festive period.

With all the disappointment we’ve had since the beginning of the year, looking into our bags of tricks and coming up with something cheerful, looks a bit daunting. But look we must – after all, it is Christmas, a season of being merry.

Gloria told me she was still licking the wounds from last Christmas’ nightmare. She’d planned to spend it abroad with her partner.

Unfortunately, something came up and he had to cancel his trip. “You know how it is with these businessmen”, said Gloria, a banker.

“The nod he was expecting from government to start a multi-million Naira project hadn’t come and he would be foolish to take any trip until it materialized.

Since we’d booked the flight, he urged me to go alone, especially since I would be attending my niece’s wedding”.

“One of the advantages of flying first class is that your chances of meeting spare-
parts sellers, travelling to order new purchases with their hard currency tied round their waists, is virtually non-existence.

Instead, you’re likely to meet top of the range chief executives and business tycoons on short trips either to clinch yet another mega-deal or to take a well-deserved rest for a few days.

As soon as I got inside the plane, I found myself seated next to a vulnerable looking middle-aged businessman.

Naturally, we got chatting during the flight and the trip took an interesting turn as the man turned out to be very intelligent and friendly.

When the duty-free trolley was wheeled to where we sat, he looked interestingly at a couple of very expensive perfumes then turned to me: “I’m so hopeless at choosing perfumes”, he said, showing me what he’d got. `Can you make some selection for me?’

I like the one you’re wearing and I trust your judgement.”

“Of course, I was flattered. I helped him make a few selections and he paid for his purchase. He then gave me two of the perfumes as a `thank you gesture for helping him out. I was really surprised but I thanked him all the same, quickly putting my loot in my hand luggage.

“After we cleared customs, a driver was waiting to take him whilst I looked around for a taxi.

Chidi, that’s his name, offered me a lift and I accepted eagerly, thankful that the service flat that Toye, my partner, always got for me was in the best part of the city. The fridge would be well-stocked and other goodies would have been provided.

“Chidi looked impressed when he saw me to the flat. The least I could do was offer him a drink which he readily accepted. He quickly downed it, told me he had to go to his hotel to freshen up and he was sure I wanted to freshen up too.

But would I want dinner later in the evening?

Over dinner, I mentioned my niece’s wedding which was the next day and he offered to send me his car.

The car was to later bring me back to his place after the wedding, with any of my friends I wanted entertained. It was a real lively day and he spared no expenses in making sure we had fun.

“It was inevitable that we started an affair. Chidi is the sort of man very few women say no to – he is what you call a smoothie! He was in my flat two days to Christmas, along with a few of his friends, when the door-bell rang. Thinking it was yet another guest, I opened the door.

My jaw nearly hit the floor when I saw Toye smiling at me. He had a few free days on hi hands now that he’d gotten the nod he was waiting for and he’d come to surprise me by spending Christmas with me. I silently led him to the living room of the flat he’d paid for and there was Chidi, sipping champagne from the fridge, playing host by asking Toye what he wanted to drink.

One look at my face, and he quickly twigged on to what was going on. But he was hardly the type to scurry out of a room faced with opposition – he simply carried on with his drink. My friends, poor things, were nervous and that more than gave the game away.

“I’m glad you’re all having fun”, Toye said.

“I just came in from the airport actually. I will quickly go back to the hotel, to freshen up and come back. With a non-committal kiss on my forehead he calmly walked away, not portraying the hurt he must have felt.


A man who’d lavished love and money on his lover of over three years, walked into the territory he’d secured for her, only to find another man eating the fruits of his labour!

“So, here is another Christmas round the corner and I don’t have a regular guy- Toye is a tough act to beat. I wrote him a letter of apology and told him I didn’t expect our affair to continue.

He didn’t even bother to reply. I must have hurt him too deeply.

“Why did he appear on the scene all of a sudden that fateful day?

Did one of my so-called friends phone to tip him off?

It was very unlike him to spring a surprise like that on anyone. Why was he sure I would be in the flat?

He never even phoned from the airport that he’d arrived.

“My advice to readers this yuletide?

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The Chairmanship candidate of APC, Hon. Ayodimeji Adeola Oladele (Shikky) has expressed satisfaction with the massive turnout of voters in Ido/Osi, Ekiti State for the Local government election in the state.

According to a statement by Comr. Seyi Ogunsanmi, a native of Ayetoro Ekiti, who spoke with VAM newsmen shortly after he cast his vote at polling unit 007, Ayetoro Ekiti ward 1, Ido/Osi Local Government in Ekiti State, he commended the peaceful atmosphere witnessed in the exercise and urged residents to maintain such postures.

Accompanied by his wife, Mrs Oladele, the APC chairmansip candidate cast his vote at 10am.

He enjoined the electorates to remain patient that they may be able to cast their votes within the stipulated time frame.

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Over three thousand members of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) in Ogun State have defected to the People’s Democratic Party(PDP), ahead of the Local Government elections expected to be conducted in the state next year and subsequent general elections in 2023, VAM NEWS gathered.

The defectors led by the House of Representatives candidate of the ANN for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Akeem Amosun, in the last general elections, said that they elected to move to PDP to form a vibrant and formidable opposition in the Gateway State.

The former ANN members were received into PDP family on Thursday evening by former House of Representatives member; Hon. Ladi Adebutu and PDP chieftain, Sikurullai Ogundele.

Akeem Amosun told reporters that the decision to moving from ANN to PDP would help him realize his political aspiration.

Adebutu welcomed the defectors, saying that the coalition became necessary as recent elections held in the country are being militarized.

He said: 
       “Our opponents are wicked, therefore, we need to be united. The nature of elections as seen throughout the federation are now being militarized brazenly.

“The forthcoming elections can only be won by landslide, therefore, I urge all parties to stand united and coalesce as one body so that when they come with their thugs from Lagos we shall resist them.

“The APC government in the state lack competence and compassion. They can’t do anything without getting approval from Lagos. 


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History was made on Thursday 5th December, 2019 as Distinguished Senator Ayo Akinyelure representing Ondo Central Senatorial District formally laid a bill for the upgrade of Adeyemi college of education to Adeyemi University of education Ondo the bill which has scaled through the first reading has been slated for second reading with the hope of an early passage into law by the 9th Senate of the federal republic of Nigeria.

VAM recall that the previous pronouncement by the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan's led administration was a mere executive order which was later reversed. 

The efforts being made by Senator Ayo Akinyelure to sponsor a bill for an Act to establish the Adeyemi University will finally put to rest the long years of agitation by the education loving people of Ondo State and Nigeria at large.

Adeyemi University of education is envisioned to be a training ground for teaching and promotion of high level qualitative education that is set to meet the 21st century standard.

In a statement signed by Mr. Samuel Alo, RFA, SLA to the Distinguished Senator Dr. Ayo Akinyelure, FCA says It’s the hope of Dist. Senator Akinyelure that all well meaning people of the state would turn out enmass, when the bill is formally slated for public hearing.

Quality education is non negotiable and should be accessible to all Nigerians, the Senator added.


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The Ekiti State Civil Service Commission has released the examination results of the recruitment exercise which was held on Saturday, November, 30., VAM has gathered.

Newsflash247 had earlier reported that the Ekiti State Civil Service Commission announced the commencement of the 2019/20 Recruitment Exercise into the Public Service of Ekiti State.

A statement made available on Friday, November 15, to the Newsmen by the Permanent Secretary Service Commission, Bayo Opeyemi said the planned mass recruitment was a sequel to the approval of the state governor Kayode Fayemi.

According to him, the governor has directed the board to fill vacancies in public Service in the state without delay.

Reports gathered that about 42,000 applicants sat the examination of the recruitment exercise which was held on 30th November, 2019.‬

According to one, Engr Bidemi, a graduate, from The federal polytechnic Ado-Ekiti who shared his reactions on whatsApp asking what is the pass mark?

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"I av checked mine... I score 35.... Is like its to 50 not to 100 cuz most of the people I saw score below 40 only few score 42,... Pls wit is d pass mark"

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...Call President Buhari to as a matter of necessity through FERMA intervene on all Federal Roads.

Senate arm of the National Association of Polytechnic students has issued ultimatum of seven (7) days to the Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State, VAM News Reports.

The National Senate Headquarter of NAPS disassociate herself from the purported endorsement of Gov Godwin Obaseki of Edo State as it was never a resolution from the Senate, demand the Governor honorably return the certificate of credence presented to him by hired crowd and disgruntled elements parading themselves as leaders of NAPS with ultimatum of seven (7) days or we shall be left with no other option than to relocate the Senate Secretariat to Edo Government house to retrieve it disgracefully.

Also the Senate call on the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government administration to as a matter of necessity through FERMA intervene on all Federal Roads and save the life of Nigerian students most especially the Corp members called to serve the nation as over 20,000 Nigerian students have lost their lives to motor accidents, failure for the government to intervene, the leadership of NAPS will be left to no other option than to call on all her structures to boycott Clarrion call to serve Nigeria under NYSC program.

In a statement signed by H/E DIO, Oghale Emeka Rex (SAP, SANS, CNSM, CNS, MOFR, MNBM) the National President of the Senate/ Grand-Commander of the Revolutionary Barracks of National Association of Polytechnic Students.

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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN has emphasized the need for Universities and other tertiary institutions to prioritize skill acquisitions alongside the acquisition of certificates, VAM News has learnt. 

The Governor said the practice of acquiring certificates without the skills and knowledge to solve problems cannot be equated with capacity.

Arakunrin Akeredolu, who delivered the 20th Founders' Day Anniversary Lecture of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, on Wednesday, said the acquisition of certificates should be evident in the capacity to engage challenges and break new grounds to accommodate the inherent dynamism in human affairs.  

The Governor, who lamented the embarrassing presence of a multitude of unemployed youths in the polity, called for an urgent review of the current practices.

While pointing out the errors that is often made, Akeredolu said the society usually mistake being lettered to be the sole purpose of education, adding that the ability to read and write only opens doors for opportunities. 

He said: 
             ”Proficiency in an official language of the State confirms elitism, not capacity. Being knowledgeable in specific areas of knowledge is an advantage. The needs of a society should be emphasized in a curriculum of training.

”A properly trained citizen is an asset to the community. An untrained compatriot is a perennial burden. A system of instruction must be purposeful; it must be designed to achieve an end. Acquisition of knowledge confers potential ability status on a people. Its application actualizes dreams and prevents untoward occurrences.”

Governor Akeredolu said universities in Nigeria will only contribute meaningfully to the development of the country if there is a remarkable change in attitude.

”Our universities must redirect their energies to peculiar areas of research, which will be beneficial to the environment. Until this is done, the tragic joke continues,” Akeredolu said.

While congratulating the graduating students, the Governor asked them to  consider the acquisition of their certificates as basic, saying that they need to acquire new skills to survive at this current period.

He saluted the vision of late Pa Adebayo Adefarati for establishing the university, adding that the state must ensure that the noble idea continues to grow.  

In a press release signed by Olabode Richard Olatunde Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media), ”I am not oblivious of the significant strides already made by this great institution. I must, however, nudge you not to be complacent.  

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...VC canvasses deregulation of education sector

National Association of University Students (NAUS) has threatened to hit the streets over the high fees charged by universities across the country, VAM NewsOnline reports.

It said the measure could increase the number of dropouts in no distant time. In a statement in Ado Ekiti yesterday, NAUS National Vice President, South West, Comrade David Aridiogo Aruson, said there might be nationwide protests in all universities that decided to put heavy financial burdens on students through obnoxious fees.

The students warned the managements of universities to stop transferring the burden of underfunding by governments to students who should enjoy their right to education. 

They students called for immediate reduction in acceptance and tuition fees payable in universities to avert confrontation with the students’ body across the nation.

While speaking at the press conference, Aridiogo said it was pathetic that universities’ managements hide under underfunding to introduce all manners of fees that could deprive children of the poor necessary education.“In Ekiti State University, acceptance fee has increased from N70,000 to N100,000. The medical and law students are to pay N150,000.

“Beyond government’s inefficiency, the management of various universities in the country, especially in Ekiti, involving in evil activities with the introduction of levies and fees that are far outside their scope, all in the name of sourcing funds despite that it is expected of government to fund universities.

“We condemn in totality this trend in our universities and demand the abolition of alien fees, proper funding of education by the governments, democratisation of university administration and reversal of the increment in school fees in our universities,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, has advocated deregulation of the education sector, declaring that government alone can no longer finance education adequately in the country. 

He stated this in Akure yesterday during a media briefing for the ninth convocation of the institution.

Ajibefun said the funding of the sector solely by government was not sustainable due to paucity of fund. The vice chancellor, who advocated inclusive funding for the university system, justified the recent increment in the tuition of the institution, declaring that the old fee was unrealistic. 

He explained that it was long overdue and attributed the results achieved in the institution to the increment, which he said also impacted positively on the standard of teaching and learning.


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The National Association of Polytechnic Students(NAPS) has denied endorsement of Governor Godwin Obaseki for the 2020 Edo governorship election.

Newly elected National President of NAPS, Comrade Olasunkanmi Ijaduoye, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, said the student body distances itself from the purported endorsement of Obaseki for the second term, saying there was no iota of truth in the said reports in a section of the media.

He said: 

       “The newly elected national leadership of NAPS under my watch as the president of the entire polytechnic students sees it imperative to distance the well-meaning and intellectual polytechnic students from an integrity attacking reports flying in the media that the leadership of NAPS has rallied cum declared supports for governor Godwin Obaseki Of Edo State ahead of the 2020 Edo governorship election.

“The planned convention of our dear association scheduled for Edo State over the weekend commenced on disappointing note from the convention planning committee, chaired by Com Oluwole Jacob who carelessly dragged the hard-earned integrity of polytechnic students into dirty political atmosphere of Edo State, all because of monetary gains.

“The unsuspecting polytechnic students who had converged for convention in Edo State where dubiously lobbied into a rally tagged “SAVE EDUCATION RALLY” not knowing that the convention planning committee has already had unknown negotiations with the deputy governor of Edo State, Com Philip Shuabi, to turn the rally to an endorsement rally.

“The anti students’ act of the Convention planning committee got the teeming student Union president of polytechnics in the country to immediately pass a vote of no confidence on the Convention planning committee, thereby immediately appoint a Convention chairman that conducted the election,” he said.

Ijaduoye added that immediately he emerged as the President of NAPS at the convention ground, he saw it needful and as a matter of integrity to distance the Association from being dragged in dirty politics.

He said:

         “We have laboured too far to allow the integrity of the polytechnic students to be dragged into the mud courtesy the recklessness of our comrades."


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