₦airaland Forum

OAU MURDER: NANS DEMANDS JUSTICE

As part of our fact-finding efforts towards understanding the circumstances surrounding the death of Ahize, the 500Level Civil Engineering student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife that was killed in Ile-Ife, we visited trio of the Dean, Division of Students' Affairs, Prof. I. O. Aransi, Chief Security Officer, Obafemi Awolowo University, Babatunde Oyatokun and the Commissioner of Police, Osun State, Mr. Kehinde Longe.

During our interaction with both the Dean, Division of Students' Affairs and the CSO of the institution, we got to understand that the death was a result of mismanagement of a case that could have been best handled in the most lawful means. We were also told that as against the information making round, at no point was the Quick Response Squad of the University was called upon to convey the deceased to the health centre before he gave up the ghost.

In fact, as a students' body which frowns against criminality in every form of it, we maintain that it was very wrong to have called the security unit of the University to convey the deceased to the health centre before he gave up the ghost, rather, the leadership of the Students' Union should have, upon been handed over to by the security committee of Awolowo Hall where the theft was alleged to have taken place immediately take him to the health centre for necessary treatment to be administered on him considering the injury he has suffered as a result of the beaten he got at Awolowo Hall. On his thigh is a very deep cut and what appears to be the use of an object to inscribe O on his thigh.

While interacting the CP, Mr. Kehinde Longe who invited the OC Homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to also brief us on their efforts so far, we made our stance known that we shall not in anyway stand in the way of justice and that we shall collaborate and cooperate with the institution of the Police to ensure that everyone involved in the murder are brought to justice. Yes, the deed has been done but the only favour we can do to the memory of the dead is to ensure that justice is served appropriately in order to serve as deterrence for others.

We have tasked the institution of the Police to ensure that those the deceased was handed over to at the Students' Union Building be invited and interrogated too as it will assist in the cause of investigation. Keeping the students in custody for close to 8hrs before he gave up the ghost despite the obvious fact that he needed medical attention as a result of the beating he has offered while at Awolowo Hall is in itself culpability considering the provisions of the Criminal Code which mandates one to prevent the commission of a crime so far it's within one's power. Right now, a crime has been committed!

Once again, we state that we frown against every form of jungle justice, not even on our campuses. Mob means people and everyone involved in that shameful and criminal act must be identified and brought to justice. great Ife remains the bastion of vibrant and virile students' unionism in Nigeria and the interests of the students must prevail.

Aluta Continua!!!

GIWA YISA TEMITOPE
NATIONAL PRO
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS’
08067012057

MURDER AT OAU SUB: TIME FOR STUDENTS' UNIONS TO ADOPT MODERN, DEMOCRATIC AND INDEPENDENT ACTIVISM ON ALL CAMPUSES


The news of the murder of Ahize, a 500-Level Civil Engineering student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife who was initially apprehended for phone theft (later retrieved), is unfortunate and an unprecedented one. In fact, it is a reflection of the long trajectory of different campuses in terms of modernisation of orientation, and the debasement of social development in the students' movement generally.

However, that it happened on OAU campus which is one of the most active Unions in the history of NANS is not only sad, but calls for deep and sombre reflections.

We believe strongly that the death of the student is caused by the absence of the modernisation of unionism, the weakness of the union organs and structures, and the arbitrary poverty in the country which made Ahize to steal and also made the hungry mob to be so stupidly angry. It is no gainsaying that the Union has not been allowed to grow in terms of years of banning and victimisation which has made students to lose touch of the right orientation as regards what their Union represents. Also, the strikes caused by the government has allowed much reactionary lifestyles on campuses.

The murder of Ahize is such an internal affairs of the Union which we hope will not tarnish the long history of the Union because, we understand that Great Ife Students' Union does not in anyway support assault not to talk of murder. The ethos of the Unionism on that Ivory tower is built on Solidarity, Equality, and Democracy. However, the message this incidence has sent to us is that campus activities must be subjected to public scrutiny, and that the long traditions of Great Ife is being eroded by the excessive incursions by foreign and external forces which has allowed for the Union leadership to be moribund and chasing unprincipled clouts. The conservative way of punishment should be changed and new ways of punishing theft and other crimes should be built. This will be done by making sure Great Ife Students Union remains the metaphor for building a nationally virile and scientific students movement.

"Maximum shishi" which is being talked about came into use in terms of response to neo-fascists attack most especially after the July 10, 1999 massacre in Ife, which till date the Federal Government has failed to release its official reports nor punish those who caused that night of horror.

Students' Unions must learn from the OAU scenario that we need be more technical and more democratic in terms of dispensing punishment. We should aim at corrective other than punitive measures. We should discipline, not punish.

As a body, we shall commence a national campaign against mob unionism and start an education for virile, creative, active, independent and congressional unionism on our campuses. We shall also wade in while calling on the management to include NANS national leadership in the committee to be set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

While condoling with the families of the deceased, we shall pay them a visit over the demise of their son. We shall also make sure justice is never suffered nor bent by cooperating with Police and all relevant authorities investigating the death.

To Great Ife Students, we as the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) posits as follows:

1. We welcome the swift intervention of the Students via the Congress. We agree with all resolutions of Congress. We believe that we need more robust discussion as to a lasting resolution to this heavy issue at hand.

2. We send our condolences to the family of the late Ahize. This death is a big loss, and rubs humanity of the chance to instil grace and positive discipline.

3. We stand in Solidarity with the Great Ife Students Union. We admit that the Union can make errors, but same must be handled for corrective means. NANS hereby ask our legal team to immediately intervene on the cases and come up with legal standpoints for the Congress.

4. NANS will be meeting with the Great Ife Students Congress very soon. We must fashion a positive way-forward for all students, and make sure we do not repeat the mistakes of the past, while facing the future with the lessons of the moment.

5. We salute the entire Great Ife community, our beloved sister unions in ASUU, NASU, ASSUTON, and SSANU. We thank for the solidarity in this disheartening period.

6. We also commend the management for its understanding thus far. The way to have the best students that would lead the best future is to give the enabling environment for students to learn appropriately for themselves and the entire society.

A Greater Great Ife is not negotiable!


Giwa Yisa Temitope
National PRO, NANS.
08067012057

NANS COMMENDS NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT FOR INVESTING IN EDUCATION

We find it noteworthy to commend the Federal Government for approving #24.2bn for free internet at Airports and varsities. It is important we state that as an association, we have been at the vanguard of the campaign for the proper funding of the educational sector which brought about the ACAREF campaign launched by our noble association in the late '90s.

Though, the approval is more or less a piecemeal but we believe it is in tandem with our demand for the proper funding of educational sector most especially for the provision of materials that will aid teaching and learning in our institutions of learning.

It is still fresh in our memories how institutions of learning were shutdown during the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria because the Federal Government has failed to make preparations for cases like that.

During the period, the South West body of our noble association continued to make case for a need to go virtual with teaching and learning because, according to us, we believe that nothing warrants putting academic activities on hold. So, with this approval coming to fore, we can only call on the Federal Government to ensure that it is systemic and also not commercialised.

We also commend the Federal Government for approving the disbursement of #330.3bn intervention funds for public tertiary institutions in the country through TETFUND-TSA account. This, to us, is also commendable. As a matter of fact, it is a way to go towards funding the educational sector. We believe it is wrong for the government to continue abandoning institutions of learning after establishment. Rather, sufficient funds should be made available to ease teaching and learning.

Going forward, we call on EFCC and ICPC to ensure that the funds are tracked and that institutions whose managements don't make judicious use of the funds be tried in order to serve as deterrence for others.

Accountability must be enforced.


GIWA YISA TEMITOPE
National Public Relations Officer
National Association Of Nigerian Students’ (NANS)

I wish obi well but I’m voting Atiku Abubakar - omobabaijebu


For the very first time in the history of our dear country, we are having a people oriented campaign. Some of our people have found a new love in Peter Obi and truth be told, Peter Obi has brought a new rhythm to Nigeria political Space.

In 12 days time, we will decide the destiny of this country, who will lead us in the next four years. All presidential candidates have worked so hard, preaching the gospel of what they have to offer to Nigerians and I expect that everyone should have picked a side. There’s no sitting on the fence at this time, it’s either you’re obidient or Atikulated or you are chewing corn.

What Peter Obi is doing is unprecedented, a new Nigeria, a Nigeria that will work for all, as such so many people have jettisoned party politics, ethnic loyalty etc to support his campaign.

Should Peter emerge, will he deliver the Nigeria of our dreams? Only God can decide that as no politician on earth can be trusted, you can elect a good man today and the agent of darkness frustrates his effort to deliver good governance to the people.


Wait a min, there’s a man from Jada Town in Adamawa state, unfairly judged and have been given all sort of name, he’s Atiku Abubakar the man I will supporting in this election, there’s actually nothing you’re looking for in a good politician that you will not find in Atiku Abubakar.

As the former Vice president of our nation, he’s experienced and understands perfectly the challenges facing the nation, A father, business mogul and philanthropist.

I believe Atiku will deliver the Nigeria of our dreams, he also has the required popularity to win the election, loved by many and hated by a few unscrupulous politicians. Day by day we edge closer to Atiku's presidency and I’m glad that help is coming soon.

I wish Peter Obi well, it’s okay to dream but not all dreams come true, the Peter Obi presidency is achievable, maybe not 2023, but surely one day Nigerians should get ready for an OBI presidency, I’m sure he’s destined for that seat one day.

Alas, may the best strategist win.

Peter Obi is not the solution to Nigeria problems by owolabi marvellous (@omobabaijebu101)

Every election cycle politicians regroup themselves to form a new party, preaching hope and freedom to the Nigerian populace. In 2007, Atiku Abubakar tried it with action congress, in 2011 president buhari tried with CPC and in 2015 they all come together to form what I term the “most toxic opposition ever”

Every electioneering period, we pick a new messiah to queue behind, the messiah fails and we then turn to another person. It didn’t start today, It has been like that since the British era down to the time of MKO Abiola and now to Peter obi.

Nigerians look for messiah, someone who will fix the country in three market days and we end up electing the worst of them all, a few months ago, I engaged some of my friends who supports Peter Obi, I wanted to know what was Peter plan for Nigeria, to my greatest surprise there was no substance..

Peter, Atiku, or Tinubu will not solve the numerous problems facing our dear country, Nigeria problem is beyond electing anyone, the problem of the country is that there are many people with bad intentions than the good ones, like my Yoruba people will say a good person in the midst of one thousand bad person is also a bad person.

You can elect a good leader today and the agent of darkness who hide under being called politicians will frustrate his efforts, those who were old enough to follow the GEJ regime will tell you that he employed the best hands in the country, at the end he was frustrated out of office by criminals who masquerade themselves as politicians.

My dream is to see a better Nigeria and I’m sure that’s the dream of millions of Nigerians youths out there, but we must not place too much trust in politicians to give us the better country we deserve, after all every politician has his own interest and that is the first thing they will protect. .
, there’s a need for a citizen oriented shadow cabinet to identify the bad eggs in governance, security, finance, power and every other sector in the country.
It shouldn’t be business as usual, Peter can set a new pathway and can also ruin the country further.

Can Peter Obi be trusted ? Hell No, obidients use Anambra as an example but today anambra is one of poorest and underdeveloped state in Nigeria, just because he’s positioning himself as a third force candidates doesn’t mean he’s a saint, Peter was part of the rot of this nation, he was a major player and recently the vice presidential candidate of the people Democratic Party in the 2019 general election.

As we approach the elections, Nigeria needs to study carefully the plans of all presidential candidates and choose the one that can lead us out of this mess, enough of electing emergency candidates who later turn out to become a disaster.

Vote Peter not obi - omobabaijebu

A simple search on google will show you that; Peter was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. "Roman Catholic tradition holds that Jesus established St. Peter as the first pope (Matthew 16:18). Jesus also gave him “the keys of the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 16:19), which is why he is often depicted at the gates of heaven in art and popular culture"

While Peter in the bible was nicknamed the saint, there's no saint in Nigeria politics, every politician is involved in the decay of this nation.

(ACT 4 vs 13) made us understand that when peter was entrusted with responsibility, he demonstrated that he was mature and capable. He did not send out drafts or show unpreparedness like the peter in Nigeria that couldn't come up with a solid campaign council or economy blue prints.

The peter to lead nigeria out of this mess must be the person that is prepared and has outlined his vision and mission for the country, at this junction in our country, we do not need someone who will ride on social media outrage and deliver poorly, we tried it in 2015, look at where we are today. We need someone who is public-private tested, we need courageous men and not political boys to face the challenges facing our dear nation.

In (ACT 1 14-15) Peter served as an advocate for the Jews, as the election is fast approaching we should follow a candidate that will champion youth, women and men inclusion in governance. Someone who respects the rule of law and a father to all.

Peter was a leader for all and in fact after the demise of our lord jesus christ, peter held the leadership position and acted well.

We need a leader like Peter, maybe Peter Obi is the Peter I do not know, maybe it's Atiku Abubakar or Sowore. It's your duty to choose the best Peter for Nigeria.


May Nigeria succeed.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS’ (NANS) NATIONAL BODY CONGRATULATES PROFESSOR OGUNSOLA AS THE 13TH SUBSTANTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS

It gives me great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulations *PROFESSOR FOLASHADE TOLUTOPE OGUNSOLA* on your emergence as the 13th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos. It is also historic to mention that you have become the first woman to pilot the affairs of the institution 60years after its Establishment.

This is a well-deserved appointment, as your wealth of experience as a former Provost College of Medicine and Acting Vice Chancellor as well as your commendable engagement within and outside the university community has prepared you for this enormous responsibility.

This appointment is a clear deposition of the wealth of experience you have gathered over the years in your chosen profession. The loyalty, discipline, dedication to duty, and selfless service you have exhibited have not gone unnoticed which has culminated in your esteemed appointment. As a renowned academic, there is no doubt that you will bring your expertise as a scholar and manager of people to bear in your new role as the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

It is our hope and expectation that you will put your leadership skills to bear and continue to make the university a pacesetter in the nation’s educational sector. We are confident that with your leadership, the university will continue to produce great men and women that will bring about a better Nigeria and also improve the world at large.

I wish to assure you that the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) would continue to support, collaborate and strengthen their relationship with the University. As you begin your journey on this path of leadership, we wish you the Strength and wisdom to Succeed.

E-Signed:

Comr. GIWA YISA TEMITOPE
NANS PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
08067012057

NANS CONGRATULATE NEW LASUSTECH VC, PLEDGED SUPPORT IF HE PRIORITIZES STUDENT WELFARISM.

With a gladsome heart, the national leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students congratulates the pioneered substantive VC for Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).

Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya in time past was known for his integrity and excellence quantification, a man who was trustworthy, focused, and goal-oriented, we believe that the LASUSTECH under your administration will surely propel different positive dimensions of development both for the school, and the Students.

We as other body sheltering all the Nigerian students both within and in diaspora hereby pledged you assurance of our support inasmuch it is under the terrain of the Student Welfarism of the Student in the Institution, and in so we charged you, therefore, to work effectively as your records say and bring out the dimensions of greatness we all can vouch for.

Instead of this, the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students through the office of the Public Relations Officer humbly and doggedly appreciates the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. BABAJIDE OLUSHOLA SANWOOLU, and His Special Adviser on Education, Barr. Tokunbo Wahab for this great seal they have got for improvement of education under their aegis and it is our pleasure to be associated with it. It is pertinent to say that the leadership of the association holds the Governor of Lagos State, HE Sanwo-Olu for overseeing the affairs of not less than four Tertiary Institutions under this feathers and all working at normal expected speed, this indeed shows respect and regards you have for Education which we hoped your other state counterpart and Federal Government could emulate.

Towards Sustaining Academic Excellences, We Say ✌�

Quantum Leap! Respecto NANS!!! ✊�
Aluta Continua! Victoria Ascerta!!! ✊�


GIWA YISA TEMITOPE
NANS NATIONAL PRO
08067012057

BloomingDale:
He should go and transform Anambra first. Mumudiots. Don't annoy this morning with your useless writeup.

Why are you crying

We are all OBIDIENT by @omobabaijebu

"OBIdient" - not limited to supporters of Peter Obi but everyone demanding a better Nigeria irrespective of political affiliation.

Tonight I ask myself why are the youth following Peter Obi and why are they claiming that they are OBIdient? Then something said to me, are you blind ? deaf or stupid? Of course I'm not, but as I think deeply, I begin to see the reason why that question came in, I stepped out to get a bag of pure water and lo and behold I bought it for two hundred naira, 10 years ago a bag of pure water was barely seventy naira. I was so angry and gradually aligned my thoughts with the OBIdients.

I looked at it again, you send your child to school to study law, civil engineering or medicine only for them to graduate and become content creators, selling bedsheets and lip gloss online or WhatsApp, our thieving politicians have reduced us to marketers.

A supposed producing country is now a fully blown marketing company. A doctor is now a marketer, an engineer is now trading gift cards while a lawyer is selling skirts and blouses. I was so angry within my spirit.

Whether you're supporting Peter OBI or Atiku Abubakar or Mr macaroni we are all OBIdient because we believe that our desired candidate has the capability to transform this nation.

But my pain is that why should you campaign for APC after 8 disastrous years, We have moved 34 years backwards and some individual's still want to reinforce failure. The APC is a curse and we must come together to fight them.

If you desire a better Nigeria you're OBIdient, we are all tired, everyone is running away from this country, not all of us can afford that luxury of traveling out, as such we must demand a better country, how can ASUU be on strike and you're not OBIdient? Are you mad or something?

The price of garri, cassava and beans in 2015 is not the same in 2022? If we all agree that APC have inflicted hardship on the nation, why are we still supporting them ? There's a need to declare a state of emergency of sense on anyone that is not OBIdient (keep in mind the definition)

Finally, anyone that is not OBIdient should be treated as an enemy of this nation, we must move forward, Nigeria must be great and we will not allow the selfish agenda of some unscrupulous politicians put us in a tight corner post 2023.

Above all get your PVC and VOTE!

Opinion: 2023, and the fate of Peter Obi by @omobabaijebu

His Excellency Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe was Governor-general 16th November 1960, in what some people tagged as being a ceremonial president, considering the incident that happened before he was elected Governor General. If you recall, this wouldn't have happened if he didn't not form an alliance with the northern people congress which gave birth to Tafawa- balewa becoming the prime minister.

As easy as you want to make Nigeria politics look like, you need alliances to win elections. Without such alliances you might win on pages of newspapers and not in real life.

Azikwe played his card well, and fast forward to 1999 when we returned to the democratic rule, the northern Alliance helped His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo win that election.

Overtime in Africa and other parts of the world, for you to win, you must make alliances especially when you're from the minority zone, definitely ethnicity and religion play a key role when citizens choose her leaders.

As 2023 approaches, peter obi is winning the minds of million of youth like myself but we must look at the pathway to election victory in our country and the chances of Mr Peter Obi in the 2023 election:

Following the pattern of results from the 2019 election where Gen. Muhammadu Buhari defeated Alh. Atiku Abubakar you will see that despite Atiku having more votes in the south, he lost with about 4million votes.

Where do these 4 million votes come from ? They come from a place where the name Peter Obi is not heard, and if we must be truthful to ourselves we would know that without votes coming from that place he will lose the election.

Like I have always advised my friends who are Obedient, the Obi presidency is achievable but take the message to sora dosa, argungun, kotagora,katari, funtua etc.

We also have a strong presidential aspirant from the southwest, which means the path to a southern presidency in 2023 is not clear. Any candidate that can deliver 60% of the northern votes will win this election with a landslide.

The "Igbophobia" syndrome among the northerners is another reason they will rather queue behind another candidate than a south-eastern president. So if you think it's an easy ride for Peter Obi, it's not. There's alot to deal with.

I'm not a fan of large campaign gatherings, people are hungry and most times they won't even come through when you need them, so we need to start looking for votes where it rural areas for Peter Obi, the underdeveloped areas where they can easily sell their votes for a pot of porridge.

It may also interest you to know that, for you to become the president of this country you must win 25% of votes in two-third states of the federation including the F.C.T else there will be a re-run, It's just 4 months to the general election, How do obedient people intend to achieve this? What are the plans to tackle vote buying and inducement, elections in Nigeria are expensive, what is the financial power of the labor party ? If the aforementioned questions are not duly answered then the labor party is not ready to take over the helm of affairs.

The choice of vice-president is also a major block to achieving a Peter-obi presidency, the likes of senator hunkuyi, Rabiu kwakwaso, sen Shekarau, sen Ningi, sen Marafa would have pulled more votes up north, Datti Ahmed is a paper weight politician and bring nothing except logistics supports to the Peter obi presidential campaign.

MY VERDICT: I'm not God, but I'm convinced that Peter Obi will do well in the south, but the numbers from the north might let him down , thereby losing the election.
P.S : It is open to criticism �

Igbogbo Youth Coalition to Inaugurate New Executives on October 3rd as Lagos State Nulge Trustee, Comrade Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa set to take over as New President.

Igbogbo Youth Coalition, a formidable youth organization in igbogbo community, Ikorodu is set to witness a breath of fresh air in her administration as a new set of executive is set to take over the mantle of leadership.

The epochal event holding on the 3rd October,2022 at the Rotary Vocational Centre, Igbogbo will witness the unveiling of the team’s robust agenda for the Youths of Igbogbo Kingdom.

According to the statement issued by the President-Elect, Comrade Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa who was recently elected as the Trustee, Nigeria Union of Local Goverment Employees(NULGE), Lagos State Chapter, the general public is hereby notified of the event and invited specially to grace the occassion.

Appreciation! Appreciation!! Appreciation!!!

Solidarity greetings to all comrades.

I may fall short of words to express my emotion and gratitude to all Nigerian students for honoring me with your votes in the just concluded NANS National election at the popular Old Parade ground, Abuja.

I am deeply moved by the overwhelming expression of confidence from the student populace in all the Zones & states in Nigeria, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I am immensely grateful to the family, friends, and loyal supporters who so generously contributed their time and effort to our campaign during the overstretched days of the election (it is what it is).

I extend my sincere appreciation to the Progressive Caucus for supporting me in this prestigious position.

The essence of great leadership is influencing not authority. I look forward to working with fellow elected executives, Zonal executives, and JCC executives to bring forth the desired 21st-century NANS.

The Office of Public Relations Officer involves listening to students’ constituencies, translating their concerns into workable proposals, and building consensus for possible implementation and better feedback.

A team is like a tool set; not one tool can do all the jobs, but together it can, your involvement and openness will be greatly appreciated.

You have taken the time to share with me your ideas, your concerns, and your aspirations, and I sincerely appreciate your willingness to discuss what matters to you. Not only have you entrusted me with the responsibility of speaking on your behalf as your representative, but you should also continue to provide me with ideas and feedback, to create a unique form of student unionism.


Our beautiful Association "National Association Of Nigeria Students’ (NANS National Body)" faces many challenges in the past months, but we can overcome them if our Government rises above politics to do what is best for the students' constituency.

I look forward to continuing to work for you as your Mouthpiece as we place higher interests in the association's unity, peace, stability, and progress above all other considerations and work harder in our capacity to contribute more significantly to the attainment of our collective aspirations.


We say it again with the time ahead, we are determined to continue to push for the best educational policy for all and sundry.

We will do more, not less. We shall remain focused.


God bless the National Association of Nigerian Students JCC Lagos.
God bless Lagos State.
God bless the National Association of Nigerian Students ZONE D.
God bless South West.
God bless the National Association of Nigerian Students NATIONAL.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

*Signed:*
*Comr. GIWA YISA TEMITOPE*
*Public Relation Officer,*
*NANS NATIONAL BODY*

FEAR HAS KILLED MANY DREAMS, YET, COMR. GIWA YISA AND LAGOS JCC STANDS OUT VICTORIOUS AT THE NANS NATIONAL CONVENTION... ```Congratulations Lagos Comrades and students community at large```

The National leadership of Nigerian students on September 3rd, 2022, elected set of new leaders to manage the affairs of the association, and change the narratives of the National Association of Nigerian Students.

While the convention lasted for more than 10 days, the sweet story of the convention is the historical emergence of Lagos unique son and student, ```Comr. Giwa Yisa Temitope```, who was elected as the image maker of the association in a period where politics as dominated public representation.

His victory is even sweeter, being the first Lagos student to be elected at the National body of NANS since 14yrs back. While the campaign team was headed by NANS JCC Lagos and some great stakeholders, Lagos again proved to be the face of Nigeria at the students political family, just like it is happening at the level of partisan politics.

On behalf of the leadership of NANS JCC Lagos, we wish to congratulate our son, brother, friend, comrade and student, ```Comr. Giwa Yisa Temitope``` on his astonished victory at the poll.

This victory is an opportunity for us to prove again to the world that Lagos is the home of beauty, image and branding. This is a collective victory for all Lagos students, hence, we celebrate ourselves.

Congratulations once again our indefatigable comrade.

God bless NANS National Body!
God bless NANS JCC Lagos!!
God bless Nigerian students!!!

Regards,
```Comr. Olusesi Tolulope Samson (HOT),```
*CHAIRMAN, NANS JCC LAGOS*

*Appreciation! Appreciation!! Appreciation!!!*


I want to thank all Nigerian students for honoring me with your vote last week. I am deeply moved by the expression of confidence from all the Zones in Nigeria, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am immensely grateful to the family, friends, and loyal supporters who so generously contributed their time and effort to our campaign during the very long election season. I also thank the Progressive Caucus for electing me for this prestigious position. I assure you that I intend to cater to your needs and listen to all your concerns.


Being an effective Public Relation Officer involves listening to students constituency, translating their concerns into workable proposals, and building consensus to implement them. I could not do this job without the involvement and openness of the people I represent. You have taken the time to share with me your ideas, your concerns, and your aspirations, and I sincerely appreciate your willingness to discuss what really matters to you. Not only have you entrusted me with the responsibility of speaking on your behalf as your representative, but you should also continue to provide me with the ideas and feedback I need to do it as it should be done. For that, I thank you once again.


Our beautiful Association "National Association Of Nigeria Students (NANS National Body)" faces many challenges in the past months, but we can overcome them if our Government rises above politics to do what is best for the students constituency. I look forward to continuing to work for you as your Mouthpiece as we place the higher interests of the association unity, peace, stability and progress above all other considerations and work harder in our particular fields of human endeavour to contribute more significantly to the attainment of our collective aspirations.


We say it again with the time ahead, we are determined to continue to push forward. We will do more, not less. We shall remain focused.


God bless National Association of Nigerian Students JCC Lagos.
God bless Lagos State.
God bless National Association of Nigerian Students ZONE D.
God bless South West.
God bless National Association of Nigerian Students NATIONAL.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

*Signed:*
*Comr. GIWA YISA TEMITOPE*
*Public Relation Officer, NANS NATIONAL BODY*

TeamGIWA welcomes all NANS Cadres, Leaders, Stakeholders, Senators, and members to the National Convention of this prestigious association scheduled to hold in Abuja.

Imperatively, we should bear in mind that this association is billed to represent the interest of all students across the nooks and crannies of the country and we must deem fit to hold it in high esteem.

Fellow members, during the period of this convention, let us avouch orderliness, stability, and harmony throughout the period, we should shun turmoil, skirmish, and any form of disruption that may dishevel the peace of the association and also speak badly about it.

To Convention Planning Committee, we impetrate you to ensure a free, fair, and credible election is conducted which will not throw the noble association into malady.

Dear Senators, let's ensure we support someone with leadership acumen, who will ensure the progressiveness of the association and cinch her development. Someone who holds the association in high esteem and also represents the interest of all Nigerian Students.

Finally, we wish everyone a hitch-free journey from various destinations.

Thank you.

#GIWA4NANSPRO
#GIWAMEDIATEAM
#GIWACAMPAIGNTEAM
#NANS2022CONVENTION

*Team GIWA 4 NANS National PRO frowns at the gruesome murder of a Mapoly student in Ogun State, demands justice.*

The campaign team of the frontline aspirant for the position of PRO in the forthcoming NANS convention, Comr. Giwa Yisa Temitope has expressed their umbrage over the wanton killing of Mapoly student, Miss Happiness Odeh who until her death held the title of Miss Mapoly.

Recall that, the girl was reportedly kidnapped on the 9th of August 2022 on her way to a movie location in Ipara, Ode-Remo Ogun State but all efforts made by all authorities to regain her freedom proved futile when the broken-hearted news broke out that she has been murdered by her abductors.

"We want to use this medium to call on Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Gov. Dapo Abiodun through the ever dogged senior special assistant on students Comrade Azeez Adeyemi, the commissioner Of Police and other authority to do all possible actions within their means to bring the culprits to book and serve justice appropriately," they said.

The Symbol, Comrade Giwa Yisa prays to God to grant the victim's family fortitude to bear the grim loss.

Happiness until her death was an ND2 student of the department of Mass communication.

Aluta continua! Victoria Ascerta!!

Signed:

GIWA CAMPAIGN MEDIA TEAM

Press release 

FATAI OLANIYI HASSAN   TO VISIT PARTY MEMBERS IN MUSHIN CONSTITUENCY 01

In a bid to  strengthen Our chances at the poll, The flagbearer of the People's Democratic Party in Mushin Local Government, Hon Fatai Olaniyi Hassan will embark on a post-primary consultation with party Members and the general  public.

The meeting is aimed at strategizing towards the forthcoming election and most importantly to thank our ward executive for finding him worthy to fly the party flag. 

Hon Fatai Olaniyi remains committed to the development of Mushin Constituency 01, and this can only be achieved if we come together under one umbrella.

Kindly find attached the date of visitation to your various wards. 


Thanks for your  Maximum co-operation 

Signed; 
Olowosokedile Iyanuoluwa Owolabi 
For; 
FATAI OLANIYI HASSAN CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION

PHOTO SPEAKS:

Yesterday, The Paul Ogoun foundation was launched in yenogua the capital city of Bayelsa.

The foundation is aimed at grassroots orientation and sensitization, youth empowerment, skill acquisition, widows empowerment etc.

While speaking to newsmen in yenogua yesterday, The convener and chief executive officer of The Paul odogun foundation, charged the audience to partake in this events of making Bayelsa great again, it's time to build the Bayelsa of our dream and that should be the priority of all.

Below are some of the images from the program held yesterday:

COMR. GIWA TOPNOTCH TOOK HIS CAMPAIGN TO LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MET WITH THE ACTING DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELOR, ACADEMICS

_.............. Dr. Olushola Olumide discusses the progress made so far in new university environment.............._

_................ Comr. Giwa Topnotch assures the Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancelor of the students readiness to be a good ambassador of the new university..........._

_........... Comr. Giwa Topnotch unveil his plans to the students union president in the presence of Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancelor of the university.............._

Yesterday, Wednesday 20th of April, 2022, the former NANS Zone D General Secretary, Comr. Giwa Yisa Temitope paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, where he met with the students union president of the university, Comr. Aderemi Balogun and also met with Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancelor Academics, Dr. Olumide Olushola Mepilelu.

In the company of student union leaders within the shores of the new university campus, Comr. Giwa, who is popularly known as *"Topnotch"*, congratulated Dr. Olushola Olumide on his appointment as the Ag. DVC Academics of the newly upgraded institution. In his words, Comr. Giwa opined that he is interested in becoming the NANS National PRO. "I humbly seek your fatherly blessings and support towards my aspiration’’, Comr. Giwa said.

In his response, the Ag. DVC Academics appreciated the willingness to serve that Comr. Giwa is displaying, especially, for coming and told the union leader that he has his full support towards his ambition.
He advised the young leaders to be good ambassadors and focus on developing themselves as well as adding value to their peers in their immediate environment which is part of their quota to nation-building.

Comr. Giwa Yisa Topnotch was in the company of the NANS JCC Lagos PRO, Comr. Timilehin Don Teamie, Vice-Chairman NAUS CMC Lagos, Comr. David Paul Olubode, Chief of Staff to the NANS JCC Lagos Chairman, Comr. Alimi Olamilekan, CPS to the NANS JCC Lagos Chairman Comr. Niyi and Comr. Rahman Tijani.

Thank you LASUSTECH

GOD BLESS LASUST MAGT TEAM

GOD BLESS LASUSTSUG

GOD BLESS NANS/JCC LAGOS AXIS

GOD BLESS NIGERIA

COMRADE GIWA YISA TOPNOTCH
NANS NATIONAL PRO ASPIRANT
LAGOS UNITY TICKET

Former NANS Zone D Secretary General - Comrade Giwa Yisa Temitope paid a courtesy visit to the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) Dr Olumide Olushola Mettilelu led by the Students' Union President Comrade Aderemi Balogun in the company of NANS executives on campus, Comrade Giwa congratulated him on his appointment as the Ag. DVC Academics of the newly upgraded institution, ‘’Sir I am interested in becoming the next NANS National PRO and I humbly seek your support and blessings towards my aspiration because you're our father and Mentor’’ he told Dr Olumide.
In his response, the Ag. DVC Academics appreciated them for coming and told the union leader that he has his full support towards his ambition.
He advised the young leaders to be good ambassadors and focus on developing themselves as well as adding value to their peers in their immediate environment which is part of their quota to nation-building. In attendance was the NANS JCC P.R.O - Comr. Akintona Timilehin pka Don Teamie, Chief of Staff to the NANS JCC Lagos Chairman Comrade Alimi Olamilekan, CPS to the NANS JCC Lagos Chairman Comrade Niyi, Vice-Chairman NAUS CMC Lagos Comrade David Paul Olubode, and Comrade Rahman Tijani. Bringing back NANS to the campus is the goal. We're on mission For A Greater Students' Representation. Viva ALUTA ��

Thank you LASUSTECH

GOD BLESS LASUSTECH MGT TEAM

GOD BLESS LASUSTECHSU

GOD BLESS NANS JCC LAGOS AXIS

GOD BLESS NANS ZONE D

GOD BLESS NANS NATIONAL

GOD BLESS NIGERIA

COMRADE GIWA YISA TOPNOTCH
NANS NATIONAL PRO ASPIRANT
LAGOS UNITY TICKET

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, CAMPUS MONITORING COMMITTEE LAGOS, LED BY THE CHAIRMAN, COMRADE IFEOLUWA SONOIKI PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE SECURITY (DSS) LAGOS STATE COMMAND, ON TUESDAY, THE 5TH OF APRIL, 2022.

In attendance at the Department of State Security (DSS) office was the Asst. Director of operations and intelligence Mr Shehu Shehu, (PSC, MNI), the operation officer Mr Femi Adebisi, the officer in charge of student affairs, Mr Toba, and two other staff.

Mr Toba introduced the staff of the agency to the NAUS Chairman and his team, after which the Vice-Chairman Comrade David Paul Olubode introduced the student leaders present at the office.

After the introduction, the Chairman expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Asst. Director and staff members of DSS for the success of the election held last month that produced the Chairman which had their presence, he mentioned that the reason for the courtesy visit was for NAUS CMC Lagos to have a cordial relationship with the agency, and build a very strong one which will have a great impact on the students at large in the state.

During the discussion, the Vice-Chairman commented on the harassment of students by officials of other agencies such as the police, EFCC, etc.


The Treasurer, Comrade Victory Eloho, said that the union body would appreciate it if the agency can have an open-door policy that would enable them to reach out whenever it is needed, she also informed Mr Shehu that the union body would be holding a security summit on a soon to be announced date seeking the support of the agency to come and train most the girl child on how to defend themselves when security issues arise.


In his response to the comment made by Comrade David, the Asst. Director Mr Shehu Shehu (PSC, MNI) said that students must ensure they act within the law at all times and they must be responsible, and said the agency is committed to the safety of lives, in his response to Ms Eloho, he said the student body should let the DSS know when they plan to hold the summit and where they can come in, he also told her that the agency is operating on an open-door policy as their quick response to the association’s courtesy visit request is an example, and mentioned that they are always available when called upon by the student union body.

The Vice President NAUS Southwest, Comrade Oladimeji Adesoji (SOJ) raised an issue on the arrest of students across the zone by the EFCC, he said the officials of the anti-graft agency make arrests of students without warrants by the court, and evidence showing they are guilty, saying that the student leaders are not always carried along when these arrests are about to be made and said if care is not taken the young people would call for the scrapping of the agency through protest.

He also mentioned how the conspiracy theory of the government has been going around to privatize the education sector as public universities are always been underfunded by the federal government and sort the assistance of the Asst. Director to collaborate with his colleagues in other states to advise the government on the negative impact the ASUU strike is having on students, security-wise.

In his response, Mr Shehu said that there is no such conspiracy, he also mentioned that the current crisis is a phase and it would pass, as we are not new to things like these, he said that the budget of the government is not for the education sector alone as other unions in other sectors have demands for proper funding.


In his response to the arrest issue made by the EFCC the VP raised, Mr Shehu mentioned that the EFCC has the power to make an arrest, he said the anti-graft agency and others can pick people for questioning as arrests are not just made without gathering intelligence, mentioning that the police, DSS, EFCC has powers but the police force is empowered by law to arrest for financial, drug, and other crimes committed by citizens and warrants are not always needed, saying that warrants cannot be needed when a robbery crime has been committed.


Mr Shehu said that when arrests are been made and the student leaders are kept in the loop, there is room for compromise which would affect the investigation of the agencies, and gives room for criminals to escape.


Finally, The Asst. Director reiterated that the agency would always be ready to listen to what the Chairman has to say when called upon anytime.


The NAUS CMC Lagos Chairman appreciated the Asst. Director and his team for giving them an audience and said that the union body would ensure strong collaboration with the agency.The NAUS CMC Lagos Chairman came in the company of the Vice-Chairman David Paul Olubode, the Treasurer Comrade Victory Eloho, Financial Secretary Comrade Specter Oluwasegun, Director of Special Duties, Tinubu King Ademola, The Special Asst. to the Chairman on Media Oyelakin Emmanuel, The Vice President NAUS Southwest Comrade Oladimeji Adesoji (SOJ), Comrade Giwa Temitope former NANS General Secretary Zone D (Southwest) and Comrade White from LASU.

Signed: *Comrade Ifeoluwa Sonoiki*
*Chairman, National Association of University Students, Campus Monitoring Committee, Lagos*


*Oyelakin Emmanuel Oluwaseyi*
*Special Asst. to the Chairman on Media*

PRESS RELEASE 

 STATE OF THE NATION: NIGERIA IS FAILING SAYS NANS LAGOS
 

Over the years, the Nigerian governmental activities influenced by politics have been in shambles and we cannot continue to hide as it affects the daily lives of the citizens. For the very first time in this country, we have recorded high inflation, poor standard of living, strikes from officers of various sectors, fuel scarcity, poor power supply and high crime rate. 

Right before our eyes our nation is failing and the labor of our heroes' past is being jeopardized by some set of  rancorous elites, politicians or powerful men, who lack basic knowledge on how to run the affairs of a country. 

According to Martin Luther king jr. "it's evil to be silent in the face of oppression, injustice and corruption"  we have to take a side and that is the side of TRUTH, we cannot continue to hide.  

Today, 19/03/2022, fuel is at N200 per liter and up to N500 per liter at black market, Nigeria is an oil producing country, petrol is a by-product of crude oil and if we have crude oil in excess why do we suffer to get the end product for our daily consumption? 

As reported by mainstream media on 25th of February 2022, "fuel subsidy gulps up to 210billion as NNPC records zero remittance to FAAC". The ongoing corruption and theft in the oil industry is like cancer and it is eating up resources leaving the country in shambles. 

In a Tweet by the chairman of Heirs holding, Mr Tony Elumelu  he complained about the corruption in the oil and gas industry, which amounts to 95% of the oil produced in Nigeria being stolen. Few people cannot hold over 190million people to ransom, we must be ready to change the status quo. 

On security, the government of the day has not done anything worthy of commendation, as a matter of fact they have left it worse than they met it. In every part of the country we now count dead bodies. We experience unfortunate situations,  fighting too many battles at the same time, the enemies within are ready to see this country crumble before our eyes. 

In retrospect, notable Nigerians have come out to speak on the collusion between security agencies and terrorists in our country, On 24th of march 2018, former COAS TY DANJUMA  accused the Nigerian army of colluding with terrorists to kill the people,  also late OBADIAH  MALAIFA  former deputy governor of the central bank of Nigeria spoke about how men of Nigeria police ushered banditry to our country, till today this statement has not been investigated. 

The sad reality is that insecurity is touching every part of the country, from herdsmen to banditry to cultism and armed robbery. you cannot escape it and if we remain silent, people will continue to die as long as they are not affected, they care less. 

The consistent strike by ASUU is another blow to this government,  the president has paid more attention to his medical trip and fraternization with party activities, than paying rapt attention to the educational sector. The president and his cronies will rather have their children school abroad than fixing the educational sector. 

Students who are supposed to be in the classroom are in their various homes, even parents cannot afford high school fees in some government owned institutions. Hence, if you must tackle crime, you must fix the educational sector, they must add value to it and make education more attractive. People who enjoyed free education under chief Obafemi Awolowo should not hold the destiny of millions of Nigerian students.

Our Economy is not beyond repair. The president and his team need to get the best hand to revive this economy, Although it is quite late for him to mend considering he has a few months to vacate the office, but then if he must write his name in gold, we must begin to utilize the various loans they have collected. 

They have borrowed every money available yet, there is nothing to show for it, growth should reflect in the lives of the citizens and not on the pages of newspapers. We cannot continue to pretend as if all is well, the common man is suffering, hunger virus is the greatest virus on earth, other countries have tackled it in time past, we can also do that in Nigeria.

Finally, I am speaking to you from a place of pain and with a heavy heart, I am speaking on behalf of millions of Nigerian youths that are tired. We cannot continue like this. The election year is coming and we must come out to vote for visionary leaders. The era of "bread and akara politics" is over. It is time for serious business. 

Thank you for your time and God bless you. 

E-signed✍️
Comr. Akintona Timilehin Emmanuel (Don Teamie)
_(NANS JCC PRO)_

Office of the Nulass National Publication Officers

(Nulass National Executive Council)


SAVE OUR FUTURE!: NULASS Kicks against Marginalization, Alienation of Indigenes


The Indigenous Students of Lagos State under the umbrella of National Union of Lagos state Students, (NULASS) kicked against Marginalization and Alienation of the state Indigenes by the state government.

It is a big slap on the face of indigenes, that in a state that has traditional rulers, elite elders , competent and energetic youths that fits in public offices but we are sidelines for the Non indigenes “ATOHUNRINWAs” the most saddening part of the story is that they become famous in Lagos state then leave Lagos to develop their respective states.

We all know that we Lagosians are accommodating but there should always be limits and boundaries set aside for the “ATOHUNRINWAs” in other for them not to trespass.

It is on this note, we call on all Traditional leaders and the leaders of the five divisions in the state to support by putting an end to these Marginalizations or we will be forced to use the last C of Aluta.

No doubt, Lagos gives opportunity and support for everyone to grow but its disheartening to see that our rights as indigenes has been sold!

Announcer

Nul. Hassan Abdulsalam
_Public Relations Officer 1_
09098242739

Nul. Eniafe Abdulyekeen
_Public Relations Officer_
09024929572

BETWEEN DON TEAMIE AND THE FUTURE OF NANS LAGOS BY OMOBABIJEBU 

Comrades, 

February 5th 2022, is the day the lord has set aside for our senators to elect who will paddle the canoe  of  NANS JCC Lagos. A number of people have declared interest but out of all the plans of Com. AKINTONA TIMILEHIN  EMMANUEL popularly known as Don Teamie caught my attention.  

I have carefully and painstakingly read through his plan and I'm convinced that with necessary support, students and stakeholders will enjoy his tenure. 

His leadership and entrepreneurship achievements  beats all other aspirants, carefully reading through his five page curriculum vitae, you will see that a lot has been done in private capacity, one could imagine what will be done if given total support from relevant stakeholders and state agents. 

I'm a student of history, and I can likened his political style with that of H.E Obafemi Awolowo, or I will say  he's the Obafemi Awolowo of our generation, A well respected comrade among junior  and senior cadres needs all the supports from senators to achieve what God have sent him to do in our noble association. 

The future of NANS Lagos is paramount to him, and I remember in our last discussion, how he was passionate about the development of NANS, it was the vision that led him to sponsor the logistics of myself and hundreds of others to one of the major programs hosted by NANS LAGOS

Truth be told, previous Administration have laid the foundation of a greater MASS JCC Lagos and we should not allow our choice of candidate bring us 10 steps backwards. My dear senators voting for Don Teamie means that we want our association to be a role model for other sister associations we have in nigeria. 

An aspirant without a manifesto  or plan should not even be near the seat of power, The Don plan is out there for public scrutiny and in a year's time we can hold him accountable, if he has been able to achieve all said. I have no doubt that he will do more than expected. 

He has shown seriousness during the electioneering period, suffered cheap blackmail amidst others but he's not deterred, he is determined and in great spirit to deliver on his campaign promises.

Finally, Distinguish senators, the ball is in court  and the decision is in your heart to give us (students and the entire NASS)  a reason to smile. 

I'm Iyanuoluwa Igbeyinadun 
(@Omobabijebu)
CAC street, First gate Ikorodu. 

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DON TEAMIE JCC CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION  
#MISSION TO UNIFY

PRESS RELEASE

DON TEAMIE APPRECIATES SUPPORTS, TASKS STUDENTS TO REMAIN FOCUS ON THEIR EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS. 

The Don Teamie campaign organization appreciates over 10 thousand students, leaders of various institutions who have shown support and love for the Don Teamie campaign. 

Recall that earlier in the week, Comr. Akintona Timilehin Emmanuel popularly known as Don Teamie declared his ambition to run as the chief servant of our noble association (NANS JCC LAGOS). The support has been overwhelming and welcomed in all institutions in lagos. 

Speaking to newsmen from his campaign office at Lagos state polytechnic ikorodu, Don Teamie encouraged students to remain focused in their academic pursuit, and also promised to consolidate on the gains of the state government as regards education. 

His statements reads "I'm glad for the supports i have received so far from students and critical stakeholders, I want to use this medium also to appreciate His Excellency Gov sanwoolu for his immense contributions to education in lagos state, God's willing My administration engage the state government  on issues pertinent to the development of students activities within the state. I encourage everyone of you to be sincere in your academic pursuits, read your book and shun cultism or violence. 

ALUTA CONTINUA ✊�


SIGNED: 
DON TEAMIE JCC CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION 
HEAD OFFICE, 
LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC IKORODU CAMPUS.

GREATEST NIGERIA STUDENTS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA STUDENTS JCC LAGOS AXIS.

Greetings,

Today, I Akintona Timilehin Emmanuel, popularly and politically known as "Don Teamie" hereby declare my intention to steer the affairs of this great association for the next Aluta year.

I'm an experienced technocrat, humanist and unionist. Over the years i have contributed my quota in ensuring that we have a formidable student's unionism across board.

it's with great joy that I accept the call of students in Lagos tertiary institutions to lead them in this journey to restore, restructure and re-engineer the cracks in our dear NANS.

I promise to restore the good image of NANS by running a "students-stakeholders" inclusive leadership, Provide quality welfarism, peace, unity,  security and engage various state agents on life changing opportunities within all campuses in LAGOS. 

Finally comrades, I seek your support & prayers in this Journey.

Aluta Continua !! Victoria Arcerta!!

Yours in struggle,
Akintona Timilehin Emmanuel
Erstwhile Vice President LASPOSUG

National Union Of Lagos State Students (National Executive Council)


PRESS RELEASE

SYLVESTER OROMONI: NULASS CONDEMNS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE STATEMENT, APPLAUDS LAGOS STATE GOVT FOR SWIFT REACTION

The National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) has condemned the the statement by the state commissioner of Police on the death of Sylvester Oromoni at Dowen College.

This is in response to the Investigative proceedings on Sylvester's death, we commended the Lagos State Government for removing Mrs. Adetutu Oshinusi from the office of Director of Public Prosecution.

Mrs. Oshinusi who had in her recommendation to the police on the case called for the release of the Dowen staff and students suspected to have a hand in circumstances leading to the death of Oromoni on Tuesday, insisting the autopsy report showed that the victim died of infection and not as a result of being physically assaulted as claimed by family members.

We as a union plead with the Lagos State Government to make significant efforts to educate the Lagos Police boss, Hakeem Odumosu, to detest from making statements that contravene obvious facts.

Facts strongly indicate Sylvester was bullied and his death wasn't natural. After Sylvester's death, a video justifying the bullying nature of one of the boys who was alleged to have bullied Sylvester Oromoni jnr, Edward Brown, surfaced online. In the said video, Edward Brown was seen punching a fellow student.

We equally want to reiterate that NULASS the premier umbrella body for all Lagos State indigenous students (Nursery to Tertiary institution), home and in diaspora has zero tolerance for bullying, violence, harassment, assault or crime of any nature. NULASS will not leave any stone unturned in it's fight for justice for Sylvester.

We will keep liaising with all relevant stakeholders, NANS, the Family & the State Government to ensure accurate findings are obtained and justice meted out.

We reprimand the actions of whosoever that is trying to repress justice, big or small, low or in high places and ask that the rule of justice be made supreme.

We still want to urge the Parents of Late Sylvester Oromoni jnr and Dowen college, to release the medical records of Sylvester Oromoni jr before his demise as requested by NANS and concerned stakeholders. This is important as it would shed more light to ongoing investigations.

We will not stop at pursuing justice for the late Sylvester and equally exposing any decay in the system. So is our resolve for justice.

Once again we seek Justice for Sylvester Oromoni jnr!!!

Signed:
*Shasanya Akinola*
President
08026477177

*Edu Adam Olayiwola*
General Secretary
09077762577

*Hassan Abdulsalam*
PRO
09098242739

*Nul. Eniafe Abdulyekeen*
_Public Relations Officer 2_
09024929572

Adesanya: The Lion Of IKORODU NORTH LCDA Chairmanship Race

Bravery is what defines the lion, bravery coupled with its unsurmountable leadership skills makes the small creature rule over beast of the jungle, the cap which no other animal dare to style.
"For ages, no coup or violence has ever relived the lion of his natural duty, the jungle remains the Lion's."

Coming from behind and taking the center stage is one of the characteristics of nobility, while being preceded by great legacy is a successful narration everyone clamours for. "The personality of a man is wholly defined by his antecedents not his precedents."

Obviously, people who believes in the promised precedents of political officers tend to loose than those who do otherwise (I.e checked their antecedents before anointing them). Being the Lion replica of IKORODU NORTH LCDA Chairmanship race, ADESANYA is an household name with a truck full of achievements. Literally, ADESANYA is the Lion of the race—" of course, the lion always win.

Holistically, only those who seems to be myopic won't have a glaring sight of what Hon Matthew has achieved even while not in power, and only those whose eardrum got damaged won't have felt the rhythmic beat of his achievements.

Overtly, aside being a strong youth development enforcer, Hon. Matthew Aliu Adesanya is quite known as a political emancipator, propagator and a positivist. not only for those close by, people afar feels the heat coming from his stronghold as well.


Hon MATTHEW ALIU ADESANYA has been in the political realm way long.

No one disagrees with the fact that, human development will in no time translate to community development which the state can capitalize on, what won't a man who capitalizes on human development achieved if given the mandate to serve? many beyond our reasonable reasonings.

Support the man with the Lion's heart, support the one who knows the way and shows the way. "A support for HON MATTHEW ALIU ADESANYA is a support for a secured future."

©
COMR ALIMI LEKAN IDRIS
(Rep. Ikorodu North Students Wing)

SENATOR MIKHAIL OKUNBO ABIRU AT 57; THANK YOU SIR BY ABDUL AFUSAT OPEYEMI 

Your Excellency sir, 

Let me use this medium to congratulate you on the occasion of your 57th birthday,  indeed God has been faithful to you and you're  a blessing to our generation and the people of Lagos East senatorial district. 

Today being your birthday is an Avenue to say thank You for what you did for me, that I am alive today is because God sent you to me, I am not sure you still remember me because you didn't know me from anywhere before you assisted me during my trying times. 

I am the Lagos State Polytechnic Student that was involved in the ghastly motor accident some months ago, along Shagamu Road. My family had spend all the penny they had to see me walking again but it wasn't enough and then the need for financial assistance arose, we started by asking my fellow students for help and eventually reached out to Comr. Mahmud Warith Afolabi; the General Secretary of LASPOSUG, also the Students Coordinator of Ikorodu North for your campaign. He contacted you and by the special grace of God you were able to assist me during this period. 

The hospital Bill's were settled and today I'm recovering well and hoping to be back to full life as soon as possible, you have done well for me and every day when I wake up my mind says a word of prayer for you because I wouldn't know where I would have been if the assistance did not come from you.

On the occasion of your birthday I pray that Almighty God continue to increase you on every side of life and direct you even as you continue to make LAGOS EAST GREAT AGAIN. 

THANK YOU SIR.

S/W PDP: Fayose camp in disarray as Olafeso, Eleka, Doherty, others makes plan to dump him

The immediate past National Vice/South West Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Eddy Olafeso and the factional State Chairmen are reportedly making plans to dump the camp of the Former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose over insincerity.

Fayose, who is currently battling with several cases of fraud at the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), have gotten a court order to travel out of the country on a medical ground. The court further said that his passport should be released to him, but from Fayose's recent media appearances, he has not shown that he needs to travel abroad, except if he is trying to run away to evade justice.

According to an Insider, Olafeso complained that Mr. Fayose who they thought was making in road for them politically, happened to be deceiving them with just his noise and braggado in the media, with no concrete plan on how they will take over the party. He lamented bitterly that he is tired of the parallel meetings being spearhead by Fayose, which usually happens after the main structure held their own.

Olafeso and some other factional State Chairmen, was said to be making plans to join the main structure, to contest during the Zonal and State congresses, rather than staying with Fayose whose intention is to use and later dump them, which they fear will set them against the party and their followers.

Although, a source close to Fayose political family said he may be planning a counter or parallel congress, or shop for a quick court order to stop the authentic structure of the party, however, all of that seems to be effort in futility because, he has no mandate to lead the party legally and officially, moreover, those he is banking on as footsoldiers are defecting from his camp to the main and legally recognized organ of the party in South West.

Fayose, had in the past held several parallel meetings with the factional Chairmen of Lagos, Mr Deji Doherty, Ogun, Osun and Ekiti Bisi Kolawole, but they are reportedly making a U-Turn so that they won't lose out completely with the authentic structure of the party being led by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.

One of the chairmen in the camp of Fayose, after their meeting on Tuesday who wants to remain anonymous said, I am now at crescendo, utterly lost and tired of Fayose's empty propaganda which will not take us anywhere, I have spoken to my colleagues, we will rather disembark from this killer vehicle and board on a peace transit, he was quoted as saying.

Those close to the main Structure said that Governor Seyi Makinde is aggressively mobilizing more members into the PDP and also making robust plans to move the party forward ahead of the 2023 election, thereby calling on all the erring members to return to the main fold.

As part of his plans to settle internal crisis, a peace and reconciliation committee headed by the former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola was set up, and has been going from one State to the other, ensuring that members are united, while those with genuine concern are attended to.

Ahead of the congress, zonal leaders of the part met on Tuesday in Ibadan to discuss the way forward for the party and the upcoming congress. The meeting was well attended by the la creme of the party from Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti and Oyo State.

Report from the meeting said that there are some concensus reached over the position of the South West Chairman, which was unanimously agreed by the Stakeholders.

Fayose is facing a serious revolt from his home State over his plan to foist the factional State Chairman, Bisi Kolawole on PDP as the governorship candidate ahead of the 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State. His former Deputy Governor, Prof. Eleka has raised an army of supporters that are battle ready to face Fayose.

The former governor is also in a running battle with the only PDP Senator in the State, Biodun Olujimi, over the control of the party structure in Ekiti State.

There was an allegation against Fayose that he is working to frustrate the efforts of the PDP in South West because of his support for the Presidential ambition of APC National Leader, Senator Bola Tinubu.

There have been several attempts by both the reconciliation committee headed by Oyinlola and River state Governor, Wike to bring Fayose to the main structure, but he continues to create more bottle necks for them, which some members says it corroborate the rumor that he is working for the APC to distabilize PDP in South West.

NANS REVOLUTIONARY PRESIDENT VISITS KWARA, SECURED REINSTATEMENT OF TWO STUDENT LEADERS AND RESTORATION OF DEMOCRATIC SUG IN KWARA STATE POLYTECHNIC.

The Revolutionary President of NANS and his team again visits Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin, Kwara State in her ongoing nation wide campus tour aimed at accessing and appraisal general state of Student's welfare and Infrastructure on our campuses accross the nation.

One will recall that one of the cardinal agenda of this NANS REVOLUTIONARY regime is to secure unconditional reinstatement of politically victimized Students/comrades and restoration of democratic student union where non exist or where seized.

Yesterday visit to Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin Marks another fulfilment in the history of our administration, aside 5 student union leaders reinstated in Oyo State in January, 2021, we have secured again the reinstatement of another 2 comrades in kwara state Polytechnic Ilorin.

RUSTICATED STUDENTS
1. IMAM MURITADHO OLARENWAJU aka Idiagbo, who was kwara Poly SUG welfare Director in 2015/16 academic session, he was reportedly involved in a fight with medical staff at polytechnic clinic, his unflinching passion and dedication to student welfare entangle him with anger and fought the clinic staff who was seen too slow in attending to sick students hence the SUG welfare got rusticated when others were getting certification and NYSC mobilisation.
Since this ugly incident, Comr Idiagbon have being living in uncertainty of his certificate release and NYSC Mobilization for almost 4 years now until yesterday when our revolutionary team visit kwara Poly, we made case for his reinstatement and approval granted with immediate effect, comrade Idiagbon shall be hopeful having his result on Monday and probably mobilise for NYSC if still under the age for next batch.


2. OLAMUYIWA MICHEAL with matric number
HND/16/COM/254 was a secretary of Joint Campus Committee JCC kwara Axis before fallen victim of Same circumstance of victimisation, his offence for rustication was not committed by him but he was made to pay for the error of the polytechnic staff, Comr Micheal got to then Polytechnic management authority black book after he voluntarily led a Coordinated protest/struggle against 10% school fees increasement in 2017/18, a well Coordinated student protest that cut the intervention of The then state House of Assembly and a total reversal of the school fee increase was ordered by state government to calm the nerve of students but Micheal was rusticated for his bravery, while other get certificate, he was ask to go home empty handed till date but to the glory of God almighty, Micheal Olamuyiwa shall be having his result and subsequent mobilisation upon perfection of some processes require of him courtesy of our leadership diplomatic intervention.

STUDENTS UNIONISM

3. Kwara State Polytechnic Student's Union Government democratic election was agreed to be back to life with election date to be announce soonest among other sundry issues extensively discussed,

We sincerely commends the new management authority of the Kwara State Polytechnic under the listening Rector Dr Abdul Jimoh Muhammed for their uncommon honor, rare gesture and cooperation to student /comrade community, we assure them of our continue solidarity.

We also want to thank all the students of Kwara State Polytechnic and Kwara State at large for coming out enmass to welcome the REVOLUTIONARY team. While we promise to keep doing our best, we also seek for their continuous support and prayers.

ALUTA CONTINUA VICTORIA ASCERTA

COMRADE ASEFON SUNDAY
REVOLUTIONARY NANS PRESIDENT