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U.S. Mission Congratulates The 2023 Cohort Of The Mandela Washington Fellowship Program

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The U.S. Mission in Nigeria is pleased to announce the names of the 57 Nigerians who were selected for 2023 cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship program.  Launched in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and embodies the U.S. commitment to invest in the future of Africa.  The Fellowship is composed of academic coursework, leadership training, and networking.

The Fellows will travel to 28 cities across the United States from June 21 to August 4 to participate in Leadership Institutes hosted by American colleges and universities.  In the final week of their program, the fellows will converge with their sub-Saharan counterparts in Washington D.C. for a Leadership Summit which will feature meetings with top U.S. government officials and private sector leaders.

In his remarks at the pre-fellowship orientation reception, Charge d’Affaires David Greene said, “The U.S. Mission is committed to supporting Nigerian youth and providing them opportunities to reach their full potential, especially our Mandela Washington Fellows.  We look forward to working with you in the future to deepen the relationship between the United States and Nigeria.”

Since 2014, over 500 young leaders from Nigeria have participated in the Mandela Washington Fellowship. U.S. Mission Nigeria is proud to announce the 2023 cohort of Mandela Washington Fellows.

  First Name Last Name Track Leadership Institute
1 Abdulrahman Ahmed Leadership in Public Management Texas Tech University
2 Abiola  Nurudeen Durodola Leadership in Civic Engagement The Presidential Precinct
3 Abubakar Umar Leadership in Public Management University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
4 Adaeze Menekpugi Leadership in Business Drake University
5 Aisha Abdullahi Bubah Leadership in Business Drake University
6 Aisha Jaafar Leadership in Public Management  Replacement candidate yet to be placed in an institute
7 Anthony Okoboshi Leadership in Public Management University of California – Davis
8 Blessing Ashi Leadership in Civic Engagement University of Maryland, Baltimore County
9 Chimdindu Neliaku-Chukwu Leadership in Public Management Arizona State University
10 Chukwuemeka Uzoho Leadership in Public Management Wayne State University
11 Comfort Effiom Leadership in Public Management Arizona State University
12 Damilola Oligbinde Leadership in Public Management Cornell University
13 Diepriye Diri Leadership in Civic Engagement Michigan State University
14 Ebenezar Okafor Leadership in Public Management Wayne State University
15 Elijah Affi Leadership in Business Drake University
16 Gabriel Ogunsua Leadership in Business Lehigh University
17 Geraldine Ofulue Leadership in Public Management Texas Tech University
18 Godspower Oyubu Leadership in Civic Engagement Kansas State University
19 Godwin Henry Leadership in Civic Engagement Florida Gulf Coast University
20 Hashidu Aminu Leadership in Business Rutgers University
21 Henrietta Anene Leadership in Business Clark Atlanta University
22 Ibrahim Hassan Leadership in Civic Engagement Drexel University
23 Jasper Deebari Leadership in Public Management University of California – Davis
24 Jemimah David-Makeri Leadership in Civic Engagement Michigan State University
25 Jessica Oba Leadership in Public Management Howard University
26 Julius Ilori Leadership in Civic Engagement University of Delaware
27 Mahfuz Alabidun Leadership in Civic Engagement Drexel University
28 Mathias Pwol Leadership in Business Jackson State University
29 Michael Showunmi Leadership in Civic Engagement University of Georgia
30 Mohammed Lawal Leadership in Civic Engagement The Presidential Precinct
31 Muhammad Usman Leadership in Business Purdue University
32 Muhammad Yakubu Leadership in Business University of Texas at Austin
33 Nkemakonam Agu Leadership in Business Drake University
34 Nnanna John Leadership in Business University of Notre Dame
35 Okeoghene Akusu Leadership in Public Management Bridgewater State University
36 Oluwafunke Adeoye Leadership in Civic Engagement University of Georgia
37 Oluwatoyin Olufon Leadership in Business University of Notre Dame
38 Onyedikachi Nwakanma Leadership in Civic Engagement University of Delaware
39 Onyeka Nwigwe Leadership in Civic Engagement Michigan State University
40 Osato Omo-Osemwingie Leadership in Business Purdue University
41 Praise Akobo Leadership in Civic Engagement University of Georgia
42 Rabi Sufi Leadership in Public Management Wayne State University
43 Saad Ayodeji Erubu Leadership in Public Management Bridgewater State University
44 Saheed Ibrahim Leadership in Public Management Syracuse University
45 Sandra Orgu  Leadership in Public Management Texas Tech University
46 Sunday Onuche Leadership in Civic Engagement University of Maryland, Baltimore County
47 Susanne Ogunleye Leadership in Business University of Nevada-Reno
48 Sylvia Chioma Chigozie Nwosu Leadership in Civic Engagement Michigan State University
49 Terese Akpem Leadership in Business Purdue University
50 Testimony Asiagwu Leadership in Business University of Notre Dame
51 Uju Onyekachi Leadership in Business University of Notre Dame
52 Uyi Effiom Leadership in Public Management University of California – Davis
53 Uyiosa Obasohan Leadership in Public Management University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
54 Victoria Ogwanighie Leadership in Business Clark Atlanta University
55 Vivian Ezeonwumelu Leadership in Public Management Syracuse University
56 Yusuf Nurudeen Leadership in Public Management Bridgewater State University
57 Zainab Ahmad Leadership in Business University of Texas at Austin

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by IREX.  For more information about the Mandela Washington Fellowship, visit mandelawashingtonfellowship.org.

Jonathan Commiserates With Ken Nnamani Over Wife’s Death

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has offered his condolences to former Senate President, Chief Ken Nnamani whose wife, Mrs Jane Nnamani, died on Monday in Enugu State.

In a condolence message to Chief Nnamani, Dr. Jonathan expressed his sadness over the news of the passing of the spouse of the former Senate President, describing it as sudden and distressing. The former President further noted that late Mrs. Nnamani made valuable contributions to the growth of the society and urged Chief Nnamani and his family members to be comforted and take solace in the good name she left behind.

The former President wrote: “I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your dear wife, Lady Jane Nnamani, who died last Monday in Enugu. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time of mourning, knowing how you cherished her as a valuable partner and friend.

“Mrs. Nnamani was an amazing woman who made a remarkable impact in the society and touched the lives of many people who knew her. She was kind, compassionate and God-fearing for which she will be remembered. May you and the family find comfort and peace in those memories and reflections on her good works.

“On behalf of my family, please accept my deepest condolences.”

Ikechukwu Eze

S.A. to H.E. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

SERG Carpets APC Over Nominees For Elective 10th National Assembly Leadership

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Chief Willy Ezugwu

Urges North Central, Opposition Lawmakers To Dislodge APC Anointees

Pan-Igbo sociopolitical pressure organisation, the South East Revival Group (SERG) has frowned at the incoming executive’s interference in the choice of the elective leadership of the 10th National Assembly through the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urging opposition lawmakers and the “excluded North Central to work together with other aggrieved political blocs to elect leaders of the 10th National Assembly based on competence, justice and equity.”

In its reaction to the nomination of individuals as preferred lawmakers for various elective legislative offices in the incoming National Assembly, the SERG in a statement signed by its President and National Coordinator, Chief Willy Ezugwu, the pro-Igbo group noted that “the list released by the APC shows clearly that the party has learnt no lesson from its politics of exclusion in since 2015.”

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC had on Monday announced the zoning of the leadership of the 10th National Assembly.

According to a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, the zoning arrangement as reported to the party’s NWC, indicated that the Senate President — Senator Godswill Akpabio (South-South, Akwa Ibom); Deputy Senate President — Senator Barau Jubrin (North West, Kano;  Speaker of the House of Representatives — Hon. Abass Tajudeen (North West, Kaduna); and Deputy Speaker —Hon. Ben Kalu (South East, Abia).

The SERG noted that “the announcement of the zoning arrangement after a so-called consultations and meetings held with the President-Elect, Bola Tinubu, and other stakeholders is an effort to impose a rubber stamp national legislative leadership on the lawmakers.

“Micro-zoning the elective offices to individuals has tactically arm-twisted the members of the National Assembly and denied them the constitutionally guaranteed right to choose their leaders from among themselves.

“The party threw justice, equity and rule of law to the wind by not only excluding the South East from the Senate Presidency but also gave zero allocation of elective slots to the North Central zone.

“We therefore call on the opposition parties and the excluded regions to form a formidable alliance and elect principal officers of the 10th National Assembly in the interest of good governance and the well-being of the masses”, the SERG said.

Breaking: PDP National Vice Chairman, Soji Adagunodo, Is Dead

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Soji Adagunodo

By Akinwale Kasali

The victory Party of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State at the Supreme Court against the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Candidate, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola has been cut short following the passing of Soji Adagunodo, the PDP’s National Vice Chairman, South West.

Adagunodo had been bedridden for a while with an undisclosed illness in the United States of America.

It was gathered that the late PDP stalwart had traveled to the US after the 2023 General Elections for a routine medical check up, but the illness aggravated prompting him to remain in the US till he passed on.

A source who disclosed his passing to this news medium said; “He died this afternoon. We were called from the United States that he has died. He travelled to the US shortly after the general elections for a routine medical checkup”.

The deceased hailed from Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State and once served as a member of the Osun State House of Assembly.

He played an integral role in the emergence of Adeleke as the Governor of the State.

Ndume Says Akpabio Not Anointed Senate Presidential Candidate

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By Akinwale Kasali

Ali Ndume, a ranking Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District has disclosed that Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio remains the preferred Candidate to vie for the Senate Presidency seat of the 10th Assembly, but not the anointed candidate.

Speaking on a Television Programme, ‘The Morning Show’ on Arise Television, Ndume said that Akpabio was only a preferred choice of the party which did not make him the automatic leader of the House, adding that the senators would still have to vote to determine the leader of the red chamber.

“I don’t think anointed is the right word to use. The APC has Akpabio as its preferred candidate, that would be a better word.

“Not anointed but preferred candidate. Because if it is anointed then it is fait accompli, which is not the case. We have to go into the chamber and vote, and it can go anywhere.

“Akpabio is going to be first among the equals as president of the senate. It is going to take the remaining 108 of us to restore integrity to the Senate,” he said.

It would be recalled that on Monday, 8th May, 2023, reports that Akpabio was nominated for Senate President,while the party nominated Abbas Tajudeen as the Speaker of the House of Representatives went viral.

The leadership of the Party is yet to comment on this development as the Senators from the South East have called on the President Elect to look into the direction of the region in choosing the next Senate President.

Osun APC Says Supreme Court Judgement On Gov Election Is Faultless, Congratulates Gov Adeleke

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Ademola Adeleke

By Ayodele Oni

In a spirit of sportsmanship, the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the state Governor, Ademola Adeleke over his victory at the Supreme Court in Abuja.

The party, in a statement, said it received the verdict of the Supreme Court which affirmed Ademola Adeleke’s victory with equanimity and placidity, bearing in mind that in a contest, someone must emerge the winner.

It however said: “While we are congratulating the beneficiary of the judgement, we make bold to state that we shall not be found wanting in playing our expected opposition roles in order to keep the government on its toes.”

The state Acting Chairman of the APC, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, was quoted in a statement issued by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, that the Supreme Court decisions are final which cannot be challenged in any other court of the land.

Lawal pointed out that as a democratic political body that solely believes in the rule of law, there is no way that we can fault the judgement of the Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the land even though we are not happy with the judicial decision.

According to the statement: “The members and supporters of our party should refuse to be downcast with the current political situation in the state as the nature of politics is that one doesn’t win all the times.

“The prevailing condition of the winner(s) of today does not make him the perpetual winner as the political office which was contested for is a tenured one for a period of four years, after which we shall have the opportunity to slug it out with those who are rejoicing over today’s victory.

“It is however, worthwhile to state that our party and our candidate, former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, might have lost the election as it was pronounced by the apex court of the land, but it is visible to the court of the public that they never lost the battle.

“That Osun State is a common patrimony is the reason why we are assuring the PDP and the government that we shall be meeting in the trenches when it’s constitutionally ripe to do so.”

NMA Picks Abia, Imo, Benue as States Owing Doctors Salaries For 26 Months

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By Ayodele Oni

The National Secretariat of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA) has identified Abia, Imo and Benue as states guilty of not paying doctors salary as and when due.

While Abia is reportedly owing between 16 to 26 months, Benue has a backlog of eight months.

The medical body gave the details in a communique issued at the end of its 63rd Annual General Conference and Delegates’ Meeting (AGC/DM) in Jalingo,Taraba State.

In a communique, signed by the NMA chairman,Dr Uche Rowland Ojinmah the body expressed concern over the attitude of some states, particularly,  governments  of Abia, Imo and Benue States.

The communique states that “The AGC/DM reiterated the fact that the on-going industrial action in Abia State by the doctors is justified and further implored the Governments of Abia, Imo and Benue States, to hasten the process of clearing the unpaid salaries of doctors and other health workers in these States.

“Conversely, the AGC/DM expressed great displeasure and disappointment at the failure of the outgoing Abia State Government to pay the salaries of doctors and other health workers working at Hospital Management Board for sixteen (16) months and Abia State University Teaching Hospital for twenty-six (26) months despite all efforts.

“The AGC/DM considered the action of Abia State Government as unacceptable. The AGC/DM also received a report that Benue State Government owes her doctors eight months’ salary arrears; and the fact that there is no progress in clearing the backlog of salary arrears of doctors and other health workers in Imo State.”

It however commended Ekiti and Ondo states for the payment of salary arrears and other benefits of its  members and health workers.

It noted that Governors Biodun  Oyebanji and the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu have shown serious commitment  to members by improving  the welfare of Doctors in their respective States.

The NMA specifically admonished members to redouble  their efforts for effective healthcare delivery to the people of the  States.

“The AGC/DM directed the NMA State Branches of Ekiti and Ondo to reciprocate the good gesture of their governments by redoubling their effort at effective healthcare delivery to the good people of Ekiti and Ondo states.

“The AGC/DM received report that the Governments of Ondo and Ekiti States have Improved the welfare and also paid salary arrears for doctors and other Health workers In both States.”

AFCON 2023: Golden Eaglets Set To Scale Burkina Faso Hurdle For World Cup Ticket

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Golden Eaglets

By Akinwale Kasali

The Coach Nduka Ugbade-led Golden Eaglets team have left Constantine to Algiers for their Quarter Final clash with the Junior Stallions of Burkina Faso at the ongoing CAF Under-17 African Cup of Nations in Algeria.

The Golden Eaglets are gunning for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup ticket having come second in Group B behind Morocco who they lost to 1-0 in the Group Stage.

The team had defeated Zambia and South Africa 1-0 and 3-2 respectively to book the Quarter Final ticket where they will be aiming to beat their West African neighbour who they had defeated at the West African Football Union tournament, WAFU during the qualifiers.

A victory against the Burkinabes will see Nigeria book one of the four tickets available for the continent for the World Showpiece.

Nigeria will take to the pitch on Thursday, when they battle with Group B’s runners up, Burkina Faso, in Algiers, while Annaba will host the game between two-time champions, Mali and Congo, the other of the best two third placed teams. Mali had a perfect record in Group C where they topped with a maximum two wins.

The semi-finals will pit winners of QF1 (Senegal v S’Africa) against QF4 winner (Nigeria v Burkina Faso) at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine and QF2 winner (Algeria v Morocco) against QF3 winner (Mali v Congo) on May 19, 1956 Stadium, Annaba. Both semi-finals will be held on May 14.

The Nigerian side will be hoping to hoist the nation’s flag at the World Showpiece by earning one of the tickets and jostle to add to his previous Five World Cup triumphs in the cadet tournament.

Ugbade has however stated that the team’s ultimate aim is to qualify for the World Cup.

“We’ve been preparing for the past 10 months and we’ve done so well in Ghana (WAFU B qualifiers) we did very well, coming first and winning the trophy.

“We aim to, at least, qualify for the World Cup and win the trophy if possible”, he stated.

Gov Adeleke Applauds Judiciary, Assures Osun People Continuation Of Good Works

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Ademola Adeleke sworn in as Governor of Osun State

By Ayodele Oni

Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described the Supreme Court’s judgment which affirmed his victory at the July 16, 2022, governorship election as confirmation of the will of the masses, assuring that the good works will continue.

Reacting to the court’s judgment, on Tuesday in Osogbo, Adeleke said that the panel of justices only revalidated the will of the people, ordained by God.

The governor, who commended the judiciary for the landmark judgment, said ” Osun had emerged as a moral compass, affirming the integrity of my Lord justices.

“Today is the day our good God ordained to stamp His authority as the owner and giver of power.

“Today is that moment when the will of the people ordained by God survives the anti-masses plot of powerful forces .We therefore celebrate God almighty, the author and finisher of our faith.

“Our victory is a testimony that people’s will backed by divine will can withstand and survive plot of anti-masses.

“I must therefore express my heartfelt appreciation to great people of Osun for your deep support and on behalf of my family and party, I say thank you.

“To the judiciary, Osun has emerged as a moral compass, affirming the integrity of My Lord Justices. On behalf of Osun people, we appreciate you and we adore your love for justice and equity.”

Adeleke assured stakeholders in Osun that the revalidation of his mandate was a challenge, a call to duty, a fresh demand for more dividends of democracy.

He also sought for the support and cooperation of Osun residents and citizens, irrespective of party affiliations.

” My dear good people of Osun, the good job continues and we shall ramp up the implementation of our five point agenda.

” We shall focus as usual on grassroot development and infrastructural revival of our dear state. Our policies shall fight poverty, insecurity, unemployment and underdevelopment.You shall truly feel, taste and enjoy dividends of democracy.”

Supreme Court Verdict: Buhari Urges Return Of Peace In Osun, Congratulates Adeleke

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President Buhari and Adeleke

By Ayodele Oni

President Muhammadu Buhari has preached that peace and harmony should now return to Osun state with the completion of electoral processes, and Supreme Court verdict which affirmed the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke.

This was contained n a press statement on Tuesday by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman to congratulate Adeleke over the Supreme Court Judgement.

The statement reads, “President Muhammadu Buhari recognizes the Supreme Court’s verdict on the July 16, 2022 governorship election in Osun State, as well the important role of the judiciary in deepening rule of law and democracy.

“With the final decision by the Court, the President reminds the political class and their supporters that the main task at hand is to make the people feel the impact of good governance, where a prosperous, peaceful and stable Osun is guaranteed.

“He, therefore, urges all citizens and residents of the State, particularly her notable sons and daughters, to give the government of Senator Ademola Adeleke all the support it needs to ensure that programmes, policies, plans and aspirations fashioned to make individuals and businesses flourish succeed.

“Elections should be seen as the path to an end, which is the progress of the people in a peaceful environment, rather than unending bickering.

“This is the time for inclusion and harmony in the State at the end of litigation.

“President Buhari thanks the people of Osun for contributing immensely to the development of the nation, particularly through the State’s rich cultural heritage, the several historic sites and tourist attractions, including the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

“The President trusts that the Government will continue to develop the boundless resources in the State of the Living Spring, complementing the roles of the government at the Centre on national development and prosperity.”

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