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Lamidi Apapa-led factional National Working Committee of the Labour Party on Saturday officially inaugurated the party’s 24-man caretaker State Working Committee for Lagos State.

The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the crisis rocking the Labour Party has worsened in Lagos State with the emergence of a factional chairman, Prince Olumide Adesoyin recently.

Apapa-led faction disowned the Mrs Dayo Ekong-led Executive Committee, which led the party into the 2023 general elections, constituted by Mr Julius Abure-led NWC.

Inaugurating Adesoyin-led LP State Working Committee in Lagos, Apapa, Acting National Chairman in the company of other NWC members said that the LP remained a creation of the law and no one was above the law.


According to him, there is no going back in his led NWC’s readiness to steer the party’s affairs.

“Labour Party will not tolerate any act of indiscipline. Labour Party will not accept any act of illegality.

“Labour Party believes that nobody is above the law and this is why the level we are today is because of our belief in the court process.

“You are on the right side. If the other camp fails to join you, the train will soon move. Tell them to come and join us because we need more people,” he said.

According to him, the party’s grievances with former National Chairman, Mr Julius Abure, started when he allegedly presented himself as being above the law.

According to him, the courts have restrained Abure from parading himself as National Chairman.

“Nobody is above the law. Labour Party is a creation of law; if the party is created by law, anyone who violates the law is not a party member.

“There is nothing for us to fear. There is no going back, Abure has been restrained by the courts. We are not joking,” he said.

The acting chairman said that rather than continuing in blackmailing, the Abure-led group should dissipate energy in legality.

Apapa, who explained that he was not begging to become the National Chairman of LP, but destiny, nature and right had made him the acting National Chairman morally and legally.


Apapa said that his-led NWC had been winning all court cases at the Federal High Court and Appeal Court, “they still want to continue but whether they like it or not the truth shall prevail.”

On the forthcoming off-cycles governorship, Apapa assured the party faithful that INEC would soon accept the list of the LP candidates produced through the primaries conducted by the faction.

“INEC is bound to accept our list because the commission is a creation of law and cannot be above the law. Whether INEC likes it or not, it must recognise our list of candidates.

“INEC is bound by law to upload the names of those that we conducted primary for. It is an issue of law,” Apapa said.

He, however, said that the party did not oppose reconciliation.

In his inaugural address, Adesoyin said that his team had been given the power and authority to steer the affairs of the party in the state.

Earlier in his welcome party, Mr Abass Aroyeun, the National Vice Chairman (South West) said that Apapa had given the party a new lease of life and ability to breathe.


Aroyeun urged the party faithful nationwide to remain a pillar of support to Apapa-led NWC for the party to succeed.

NAN members of the inaugurated SWC include Messrs Omotayo Anjorin (Deputy Chairman), Olanrewaju Ibrahim (Deputy Chairman), Kayode Yusuf (Deputy Chairman), Felix Odusanya (Deputy Chairman), Peter Olusegun (Deputy Chairman), Nnaemeka Anajemba (Secretary) and Richard Oliseyenum (Assistant Secretary).

Others include Azubike Peters (Treasurer), Akinrele Abioye (Financial Secretary), Kunle Okunola (Organising Secretary), Ademola Hassan (Auditor), Abass Ibrahim (Legal Adviser), Dupe Awe (Woman Leader), Elliot Ebije (Youth Leader), Samad Okufuwa (Publicity Secretary) among others.

The event was also attended by LGA and Ward Chairmen of the Labour Party and other stakeholders loyal to Apapa including some Chief Moshood Salvador.

Some acting NWC members in attendance include Mr Abayomi Arabambi (National Publicity Secretary) Alhaji Saleh Lawan (Secretary), Prince Favour Reuben (National Organising Secretary), and Alhaji Mohammed Alkali (National Vice Chairman), among other leaders.

NAN

Source: https://punchng.com/apapa-inaugurates-lagos-lps-new-exco-says-no-going-back/

Amedino99:
he signed in 2020 nah.

He just renewed it.

Amedino99:
So na even five years deal this guy sign. No wonder him money high like that.

2025 is two years😏

Man90:
Dear Nairalanders,

My girlfriend is passing through sexual harassment from her lecturer. He has been disturbing her that he wants to sleep with her even on phone calls and chats.

Just last week she wrote his course and since then the disturbance moved to another level. We are thinking of what to do about the situation.

Please if you are in our shoe what will you do.

Set him up. Tell your babe to arrange to meet the lecturer in a hotel, inform the police about the plan...lobatan😋

taylor88:
All these strangers that are not even from Lagos

I wonder if Lagos actually have indigenes

Because I wonder why they allow these folks ruin their land

Tinubu is from Osun

Fashola is from Ekiti

MC Oluomo is from Kwara Kwara

Homeless criminals ruining Lagos

Here is your receipt

Good game. Oparanozie would be needed in the second half.

MetalJigsaw:
If I may ask, is Oparanozie not in this squad? Has she lost some bite?

Because I've never seen her play in this WC. Is the striker in this list better than her?

She got injured before the tournament

Marjoribanks:
The Afrobasket final will be tough. I never thought the Senegalese will make it to the final with their poor start. I thought the Malians were in the best form to win their first Afrobasket but the Senegalese shocked me. We have to close down Dillard just like the S. Falcons have to close down L. James if we are going to stand a chance. Nevertheless, our most potent weapon will be Amy and Tomi 3- point throws. A bad day from those two might be disastrous for us! I wish D Tigress best of luck!

We are currently spanking them

Up Nigeria

Our mummy😍😍😍

Princezibk:
Pls someone to drop link to watch the falcons match vs Ireland 🙏

Here is the link:

https://newproxy3.vidivu.tv/vidivu_afrosport/index.m3u8?fbclid=IwAR3zoXoPEjTCgXMc1EUCB0qQOntLV7JVy1RzfS1JQYElcbx5pMFf5KmF1gM

Super Falcons line up

2 matches played, 2 matches won💯

D Tigress doing the Lord's at Afrobasket 2023

elyte89:
Abeg make una no report dis transfer news again.. wetin happen na 😀😀😀😀😀

28 Ministerial Nominees:

See full list:

Abubakar Momoh
Yusuf Maitama Tukur
Ahmad Dangiwa
Hannatu Musawa
Uche Nnaji
Betta Edu
Diris Anite Uzoka
David Umahi
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
Abubakar Badaru
Nasir El Rufai
Ekerikpe Ekpo
Nkiru Onyejiocha
Olubunmi –
Stella Okotete
Uju Kennedy Ohaneye
Bello Muhammad Goronyo
Dele Alake
Lateef Fagbemi
Mohammad Idris
Olawale Edun
Waheed Adebanwo
Suleman Ibrahim
Ali Pate
Joseph Usev
Abubakar Kyari
John Enoh
Sani Abubakar Danladi

List is not exhaustive, additional nominations would be sent in due course.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/07/27/breaking-wike-umahi-26-others-make-tinubus-ministerial-list/

Samuel #Chukwueze , after signing his contract with Milan, has just returned to the hotel; only the officiality is missing 🏍

Samuel Chukwueze has just signed as new AC Milan player until June 2028 — deal sealed. Official soon. 🔴⚫️🇳🇬

Super Falcons Line Up

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, his Rivers State counterpart Nyesom Wike and eminent medical scholar Ali Pate are on the list of ministerial nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it was learnt this morning.

Also nominated for cabinet positions are legal luminary Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); an economist Olawale Edun, banker Adebayo Adelabu, former Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader Mrs. Betta Edu, Senator Ben Ayade and eminent journalist Dele Alake, who is currently the Special Adviser on Media, Strategy and Special Duties.

A Senate source said the President forwarded the list to Senate President Godswill Akpabio this morning, in line with the constitutional provision that the list should get to the National Assembly within 60 days after the presidential inauguration.

The deadline expires this weekend.

However, the source could not confirm whether the list had portfolios. He could not also confirm the number of nominees.

However, the source said the list reflected the national character and outlook of the President and the ruling party.

President Tinubu had hinted about setting up a government of inclusion and competence after assuming the reins.

He said experienced ministers will drive his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda in the national interest.


Despite keeping the list to his chest, it was gathered that it was drawn following wider consultations with members of the ruling APC National Caucus, the Progressive Governors’ Forum, other top party leaders and relevant stakeholders.

Indeed, prominent party leaders close to the President emphasised the need to nominate patriotic, committed and experienced persons without baggage.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/el-rufai-wike-oyetola-alake-fagbemi-make-ministers-list/

Medicals completed

Samuel Chukwueze, who arrived in Italy today for the usual medical tests before signing at Casa Milan, has chosen the shirt number: the Nigerian will wear number 21.

The winger arrives on a permanent basis from Villarreal with a 20 million euro deal plus 8 million in bonuses, for him a five-year deal worth around 4 million a year.

by Antonio Vitiello

Chukwueze to wear number 21 for Milan

Remo Stars stadium

Chukwueze lands in Milan

Chukwueze lands in Milan 🔥🇳🇬pic.twitter.com/GEmE4KU8G2

— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) July 26, 2023

FreeStuffsNG:
It's actually true. Below is the school fees of UNILAG for the session that begins this September. Tuition is nil. Check my signature for free stuffs!

This is the time for student unions to act.

Fake

It was widely reported earlier this week across some news media outlets that the Federal Government had increased tuition fees in federal universities in the country.

These reports are inaccurate and not correct.

We are aware that some universities have in recent weeks announced increase in the amount payable by students on sundry charges.

However, the fact remains and we have confirmed that these are discretionary charges by each university for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory and other charges. They are not tuition fees.

Authorities of these universities even made this fact clear enough in explaining the rationale behind these new fees.

For avoidance of doubts, federal universities in Nigeria remain tuition-free.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to his promise of ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of the economic situation of their parents, have access to quality tertiary education.

In addition to the Students' Loans Scheme, under the Student Loans Bill signed into law by President Tinubu last month, which will go into implementation ahead of the next academic session in September, the Federal Government will also strengthen other mechanisms to support indigent students.

Parts of the government's plans to make sure all diligent students complete their education on time, notwithstanding their parents' financial situation, include work-study, merit-based scholarships and grants.

Dele Alake
Special Adviser to the President
(Special Duties, Communications & Strategy)
July 26, 2023

Source: https://twitter.com/NTANewsNow/status/1684168951582916609

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/07/26/breaking-federal-universities-remain-tuition-free-says-presidency/

Chukwueze on his way to Milan