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LP Crisis: Abure Suspends Gov Otti, Others; Caretaker Committee Probes Him

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Ayodele Oni
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Alex Otti and Julius Abure

By Ayodele Oni

Intra party feud in the Labour Party, (LP) continues as a faction  announced the indefinite suspension of six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha and Ireti Kingibe, over alleged anti-party activities.

This is just as the Caretaker Committee of the LP, led by Senator Nenadi Usman,  launched an investigation against Julius Abure over allegations of misconduct, including corruption, misappropriation of party funds, and anti-party activities.

Others suspended are Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowumi.

The Party’s National Executive Council said the decision followed the recommendations of a five-man Disciplinary Committee set up on May 2, 2025, to probe allegations of anti-party conduct.

In a statement signed by the National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, on Wednesday, the party said the suspension takes immediate effect and bars the affected members from participating in any Labour Party activities

The statement read, “Recall that last Friday, 2nd of May 2025, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party set up a Five man Disciplinary Committee headed by the Deputy National Chairman, Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the National Secretary and three others to investigate Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti and any other party members over allegations of anti party activities.

“The Disciplinary Committee has concluded their assignment and has submitted their report to the party leadership.

“The National Executive of the party met today May 7th, 2025 and after exhaustive deliberation in line with powers donated to it by the Party Constitution has ratified the recommendation as submitted by the Disciplinary Committee.

“Consequent upon that, the following members of the party have been suspended from the party and all its activities, indefinitely and with immediate effect. 1. Dr. Alex Otti; 2. Senator Ireti Kingibe; 3. Senator Darlington Nwokocha; 4. Hon. Victor Afam Ogene; 5. Hon. Amobi Ogah; 6. Hon. Seyi Sowunmi.”

The party also addressed the omission of Nenadi Usman from the suspension list, stating that she is not a registered member of the Labour Party, but a supporter of its 2023 presidential candidate.

“We are aware that she is a member of the Obidient Support group that worked and is still working for the party’s 2023 presidential candidate.

“We will therefore not honour her with any sanction being not a member of the party.”

It also accused Usman of lacking the moral authority to comment on corruption, citing her alleged plea bargain with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and purported asset forfeitures.

“She should also tell Nigerians how she acquired her radio station in Kaduna, all her properties all over Nigeria and abroad, her companies in Cameroon, including her plantations.

“Nenadi Usman lacks the moral capacity to commence any probe or even talk about corruption.”

At a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Usman accused Abure of persistently parading himself as the national chairman of the party despite being removed, and of running the Labour Party as a personal enterprise to pursue selfish ambitions.

She stated that rather than fostering unity, Abure allegedly exploited his position for personal enrichment.

To address these allegations, the caretaker committee has set up a disciplinary panel, chaired by Senator Ireti Kingibe, with Peter Ameh serving as secretary.

The panel is tasked with investigating the allegations against Abure and recommending appropriate disciplinary measures.

The committee has summoned Abure to appear before the disciplinary panel to respond to various petitions and charges brought against him.

Furthermore, the caretaker committee criticised Abure’s alleged hijacking of party structures without following due process, including the failure to conduct ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses ahead of a national convention.

The Nenadi Usman-led team pledged to restore internal democracy, announcing that a timetable for proper congresses and the election of national executives will be released soon.

Gov. Oyebanji’s Wife Advocates Reserved Seat For Women At Assemblies

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Akinwale Kasali
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Olayemi Oyebanji Wife Women Programme

By Akinwale Kasali

Advocating Women inclusivity in politics, Olayemi Oyebanji, Ekiti State’s First Lady has canvassed support of Nigerians for  Reserved Seats for Women Bill targeted at increasing female representation at the National and State Assemblies.

She made this call at the ongoing conference on  constitutional reform tagged ‘A conference to endorse the Reserved Seat Bill’ organised by Balm in Gilead Foundation for Sustainable Development in partnership with Ekiti State Ministry of Women Affairs, United Nations Women and the Government of Canada.

She presented an urgent opportunity to correct the imbalance and institutionalise gender responsive provisions.

The Reserved Seat Bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for the reservation of seats for women in the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly with a view to remedy the low representation of women in Legislative Houses by providing for special constituencies to be contested and filled by women to promote women’s political representation.

The Governor’s Wife who declared the conference open and urged participants to move for the success of the bill, said, “We cannot afford to waste this moment, we must all come together towards this very special bill for the reservation of seats for the National Assembly members.

“We must move from advocacy to action. Gender quotas are not a favour, they are rights and a necessity for sustainable development. Let our voices today form a collective force that cannot be ignored. We are here on endorsement, we are here to support the cause of women.”

She said that increased women’s representation would engender development. For instance, in Ekiti State, the inclusion of women in governance has brought good dividends, greater transparency, stronger community engagements, and more inclusive decision making.

” I must commend the Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for his giant steps that have made Ekiti State the State with the highest number of women in governance across the nation,” she said.

Governor Oyebanji who was represented by the Deputy Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Bolaji Egbeyemi-Ayegbaju, lauded the initiative.

Ekiti State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Peju Babafemi, who expressed the Ministry ’s gladness to work with BIGIF on the project, said: “Women should be given the desired space in governance”.

Babafemi, who said the Reserved Seat Bill was necessary to give room to women so that the country could enjoy the benefits, noted: “Nobody can champion the cause of women like women.

“We are in a fight that we must win.”.

The Executive Director, BIGIF, Oluwatumininu Akerele, said that the gathering was “to advance and endorse the Reserved Seat Bill, a legislative initiative that holds the power to transform our nation’s political landscape”, as she hailed all those who believed in the future of Nigeria through the empowerment of women.

The BIGIF boss, who described the Reserved Seat Bill as “a bold legislative tool that promotes this

agenda.

“Endorsing this Bill is endorsing justice. It is saying women deserve their rightful

place at the table where decisions about their lives are made.

“This Bill seeks to alter the longstanding narrative of exclusion and underrepresentation that has marred our political system. By reserving seats for women in the national and State Assemblies, we are not asking for handouts or charity – we are demanding fairness, equity, and a structure that reflects the rich diversity of Nigeria.

“The stark reality is that the continued underrepresentation – and sometimes outright exclusion of women in governance presents a future Nigeria should not and cannot be proud of.

“We must rewrite this narrative. And to do so, we must act collectively, intentionally and urgently. When women lead, communities thrive, and societies blossom. That is the foundation of sustainable democracy. That is what balanced development looks like. That is inclusive governance.”

Akerele urged the gathering to support the Reserved Seat Bill. Vote ‘yes’ to Special Seats for Women in our national and state Parliaments.

Alleged Lunatic Arrested With 27 Sim Cards

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Akinwale Kasali
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Mad Man Arrested With 27 Sim Cards

By Akinwale Kasali

Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, LNSC, have nabbed an alleged mentally unstable man, named Godwin, in possession of 27 SIM cards.

It was gathered that the man allegedly disguised as  mentally unstable to perpetrate some heinous act.

LNSC disclosed that he has been under surveillance for over a month before he was arrested.

Residents of Epe area in Lagos have been suspicious of Godwin’s behaviour, prompting them to inform Security Agencies.

The LNSC disclosed that Godwin reportedly took shelter in an abandoned security post located near the T-junction in Epe.

He was reported to be seen discreetly changing his clothes each morning and frequently engaging in late-night phone conversations.

Acting on the tip-off, the operatives of the Epe Command, during a routine patrol on Monday, found the suspect temporarily absent from his usual spot and decided to search the security post where the SIM cards were discovered.

He was apprehended,and went on to identify  himself as a native of Ughelli Local Government Area in Delta State.

According to LNSC in a statement, “On May 5, during a routine patrol, officers were informed by residents that the suspect was temporarily absent from the area. Acting swiftly, the patrol team searched the structure and discovered 27 registered SIM cards concealed within a section of a block wall.

“Officers were immediately dispatched, and Mr Godwin was arrested shortly after his return to the location. During interrogation, he confirmed his identity and background but declined to reveal the location of any mobile phones linked to the SIM cards,” the statement partly read.

The statement added that a local food vendor corroborated reports of the suspect’s strange behaviour, noting that he often appeared mentally sound despite his erratic lifestyle.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the agency, Oloruntoba Runsewe, said the suspect has been handed over to the police.

She said: “He is no longer in our custody. He has been handed over to the police for further investigation.”

Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest.

He, however, said, “Our preliminary investigation so far shows that he is a bit mentally unstable and he is homeless and there is no evidence to point to the fact that he is a kidnapper. The claim is, for now, baseless.”

Forceful Ejection Of Cocoa Farmers Will Have Consequences, Ondo PDP Warns

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Ayodele Oni
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Protesting Farmers in Ondo State

By Ayodele Oni

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Ondo State has cautioned the State Government against forcefully ejecting farmers from their cocoa plantations after years of labour.

The party foresees a situation whereby ejected farmers will take to crimes to eke out a living.

The State Government had told farmers in its Oluwarotimi Forest Reserve that they are illegal occupants after reallocating the area to an investor for oil Palm plantation project.

The PDP in a statement on Wednesday, signed by Director of Publicity, Leye Igbabo, stated that since cocoa and oil palm are both economic potentials, government should look for a virgin area to be allocated to the investors.

“PDP frowns at the inhuman treatment and frustrations which farmers at Oluwa Forest Reserve (OA3A), Odigbo LG are going through in the hands of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his administration by the wilful attempt to dispossess the farmers of their means of livelihood.

“This is after the government had collected appropriate levies and dues running into several millions, from the same farmers on the farmlands allocated to them by the same government.

“After the farmers have been made to pay all manner of levies which include but not limited to annual rent on the hectares of land allocated, security dues and identity card levies, the government yet again brought some so-called investors to come and destroy the cocoa plantations of the helpless farmers for the purpose of planting palm oil trees on the same farmlands.

“This action is not only wicked but also, essentially fraudulent in nature.

“Our Party finds it hard to fathom the government’s motives behind destroying sprawling cocoa plantations for palm oil plantations when both products are of similar economic values.

“The cocoa plantations on the farmlands are already providing sources of income and succour to the farmers after several years of their labour on the farmlands.

“One wonders why such plantations should be targeted for destruction for similar economic trees which survival are still subject and susceptible to any unfavorable climatic conditions.

“The Party is aware that Ondo State is abundantly blessed with arable and fertile land which can be used for any agricultural purposes, and had thought therefore that the government, if its actions were in the best interest of the people, should have looked for other hectares of land located elsewhere to use for any other purposes including agriculture, rather than struggling to waste the efforts of the citizens whose welfare the Constitution succinctly commands him to provide and cater for.

“The Peoples Democratic Party Ondo State Chapter draws the attention of the Governor and his administration to the dire consequences of this self-serving agenda which include starvation, deprivation, frustration , increased crimes, avoidable violence and untimely deaths.

“It therefore admonishes him to add human face and feelings to governance for once, by allowing the poor farmers to breath and enjoy the fruits of their many years of labour.”

Anambra: Civil Defence Beef Up Security Ahead Tinubu’s One-Day Visit

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James Orji
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Nigeria Civil Defence Corps - NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence, NSCD, says it has beefed up security ahead President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Anambra state on Thursday.
No fewer than 1,531 officers have been deployed for the operations by the NSCD, the News agency of Nigeria, NAN reports.
The Commandant of the NSDC, Olatunde Maku made this known in a statement on Wednesday, saying his men will work together with sister security agencies to ensure President Tinubu’s successful one-day visit to the Governor Charles Soludo-led state.
Accordingly to checks, the president is visiting the state tomorrow to commission some projects executed by the Governor Soludo’s administration.
Maku disclosed that  his men have been deployed to strategic positions across the state ahead of the visit.
 Alongside other security agencies, the operatives are expected to mount surveillance, increased joint operations and confidence-building patrols within the state.
“The command has made robust security arrangements with sister security agencies to ensure a successful state visit of Mr President,” Maku said.
Adding, “Our personnel will be positioned in strategic locations including the airport, bridges, government buildings, parks, markets, electricity substations and telecommunication facilities.
“They will also be at the solution fun city facilities and other sensitive locations across the state before, during and after the visit.”
The NSDC boss noted that all will be done to ensure that the president’s movement was not hindered while in the state.

Shadow Govt: FG Reacts, Says It’s An Abberration

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James Orji
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Prof Pat Utomi
The Federal government had knocked Professor Pat Utomi for forming a shadow government, saying the action negates Nigeria’s federal structure.
The Minister of Information Mohammed Idris made known the federal government position on the issue, in a statement on Tuesday.
Accordingly to Idris, Utomi’s action is way out of ‘bounds of propriety’, and an abberration to Nigeria’s fledging democracy.
Utomi, the magazine recalls, set up a Shadow government on Monday naming some Nigerians, including human rights activist, Dele Farotimi among others as members.
Utomi cited the alleged mismanagement of the nation’s economy, insecurity by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, as a major reason for his action, adding that the country is currently in a life support due to the mismanagement by the government.
The coalition, he said, is a response to the clarion calls from not a few Nigerians who are no longer happy with the direction the country is heading under the Tinubu’s administration.
He said the “Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government” will function as a credible opposition offering better ideas on how to move the country on a better direction.
Idris said the action is an abberration which has no precedent in the country as a federal system of government.
The Minister: “At a time when our nation is set to celebrate 26 unbroken years of presidential democracy, the idea of a so-called “shadow government” is an aberration.
 “Nigeria is not a parliamentary system where such a system is practised, and there is no provision for such in our statute books.
 “While opposition politics is a central feature of democracy, it must be practised at all times within the bounds of propriety.
 “This idea of a shadow government sadly does not pass that test. Our bicameral legislature amply features members of the opposition, and it should be the right place to contest meaningful ideas for nation-building.”
While setting up the group two days ago, Utomi challenged its members to live up to the expectations of Nigerians, saying their major functions is to proffer solutions to the  nation’s problems.
“Today, I bring to this pioneer body the desperate cries of a people troubled by how their reality seems bound for serfdom. I challenge you to awaken these people who wrongly believe that everything is fine as long as they can manage a share of what little still trickles down from crude oil sales,” Utomi said.
Apart from  Farotimi, who was named head of the Ombudsman and Good Governance portfolio, others appointed to the policy delivery unit include Oghene Momoh, Cheta Nwanze, Daniel Ikuonobe, Halima Ahmed, David Okonkwo, and Obi Ajuga.
Other members of the shadow cabinet include Dr. Adefolusade Adebayo, Dr. Peter Agadah, Dr. Sadiq Gombe, Chibuzor Nwachukwu, Salvation Alibor, Bilkisu Magoro, Dr. Victor Tubo, Charles Odibo, Dr. Otive Igbuzor, Eunice Atuejide, Gbenga Ajayi, and Dr. Mani Ahmad, as well as Peter Oyewole and Dr. Omano Edigheji.
Recall that the All Progressives Congress, APC, then in opposition, had in 2015 vowed to form a shadow government, if former President Good luck Jonathan refused to handover power.

First Lady Boosts Uzodimma’s Healthcare Policy With 100-bed Mother & Child Centre

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The Source
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First Lady in Imo

The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has said that his administration is committed to reducing maternal and child mortality linked to inadequate facilities and healthcare access.

Senator Uzodimma spoke Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the inauguration of the 100-bed ‘Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu Mother and Child Centre’ in Awo-Omamma, Imo State, a project initiated by Nigeria’s First Lady to boost the healthcare policy of the Governor.

The hospital was built and fully equipped under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and designated specifically for the benefit of women and children in Imo State.

Senator Uzodimma who expressed gratitude to the First Lady of Nigeria, and the Office of the President on SDGs for coordinating and bringing the project to fruition, noted that the Centre will further expand the medical outreach in Imo State as his administration has introduced mobile rural clinics, built three new General Hospitals, renovated several Health Centres across the State,

and re-energised the Specialist Hospital at Umuguma, in Owerri.

The Governor equally disclosed that his administration also revived the Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu, making it functional, including working hard to restore the lost accreditation of the medical school.

He, therefore, assured that Her Excellency Oluremi Tinubu Mother and Child Centre will be maintained, properly staffed, and fully deployed for the purpose it was built.

Governor Uzodimma also used the opportunity to call on the Community to take full possession of the facility by ensuring that vandals are kept at bare. He assured them of government’s preparedness to assist them protect the Centre.

The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, expressed gratitude to the Imo State Government and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs for the realisation of the 100-bed medical facility, emphasising the significance of maternal and child healthcare’s role in building a healthier society.

Hajia Shettima challenged the Awo Omamma Community to utilise and take ownership of the Centre in the greatest interest of the State, while pledging that the office of the First Lady will continue to partner with the State Government to strive for excellence in healthcare delivery.

In her remarks, the wife of the Imo State Governor,  Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Uzodimma commended the First lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for her “vision and commitment to the well-being of Nigerian women which has resulted to the establishment of the Mother and Child Centre in Imo State.”

Mrs. Uzodimma also thanked President Tinubu “for his constant support, and for providing enabling environment for impactful programmes.”

She noted: “Through the Renewed Hope Initiative, the First Lady has shown extra-ordinary dedication in reducing maternal and child mortality, ensuring that no woman loses her life during child birth, and every child given a fair opportunity to survive and thrive.”

She described the 100-bed healthcare facility as a “beacon of hope for countless mothers and children in Imo State and beyond,” pointing out that “the project will complement the ongoing efforts of the Imo State government under the leadership of Governor Hope Uzodimma to improve healthcare delivery system.”

In her address, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulere commended Governor Uzodimma for his unwavering support to the federal government, and partnership which she said, “has brought about the realisation of the Mother and Child Centre named after Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu.”

Orelope-Adefulere who said that the Centre is equipped with all the facilities to deal with mother and child related issues, encouraged Imo people to protect and take advantage of the facility to create a future where every mother and child can thrive.

She further hinted that her Office will continue to partner with the Imo State Government to serve them better.

Earlier in her welcome remarks, the Commissioner for Primary Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Vivian Chioma Egu expressed joy at the event, describing it as “historic and a promise fulfilled.”

She thanked the Presidency and the Imo State Government for the collaborative efforts towards promoting healthcare delivery system in the State.

The inauguration was attended by dignitaries from all walks of life, with a large turn out of women who celebrated the flag-off as their own with pomp and circumstance.

Unity Bank Launches GenFi For Kids, Teens

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James Orji
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Unity Bank GenFi

In a bold move to redefine promotion of financial literacy, Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has unveiled GenFi, a new digital banking platform tailored to empower kids and teenagers between the ages of 8 and 18 with essential financial skills.

The launch follows a report by the Central Bank of Nigeria, which found that only 38 percent of Nigerian adults are financially literate. This alarming statistic underlines the urgent need for early financial education.

GenFi, therefore, aims to reverse this trend by offering young users the platform to manage money effectively, aggregate and track allowances or income, set and achieve savings goals, and develop smart spending habits with parental guidance.

Speaking at the official launch event in Lagos, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (Ag) of Unity Bank Plc, Mr. Ebenezer Kolawole, said the launch of the Genfi App represents a significant milestone since Unity Bank’s foray into retail Banking started several years ago, adding that “as the Bank continues to evolve, the institution is constantly innovating with technology to enable us drive more financial inclusiveness in different segments of the market”.

Mr. Kolawole explained that Genfi was inspired by the desire to nurture a financially savvy generation, and empower them to make smarter financial choices.

He said, “GenFi is short for Generation Finance, and with this app, the Bank is pioneering solution designed to empower Children, Teenagers, particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha, with essential financial literacy skills and a Personal Finance Management Solution.

“GenFi is a market proposition that helps us address a critical knowledge gap among our kids and Teens as it also connects with the strong passion of parents desirous to empower their wards with financial literacy.”

Similarly, the Divisional Head of Retail and SME Banking at Unity Bank, Mrs. Adenike Abimbola, described GenFi as a financial product that goes beyond Banking: hence a financial literacy ecosystem designed to inculcate financial literacy skills amongst Nigerian Children through an engaging and gamified platform.

“Financial literacy is not a luxury. It’s a life skill. And like most life skills, the best time to learn is from childhood. That’s why we created GenFi, not just as a banking app, but as an interactive experience that nurtures discipline, planning, and financial independence from an early age,” Abimbola explained.

The Genfi platform leverages behavioural science and gamification to make financial learning fun and practical. Parents can monitor transactions, guide financial behaviours, and initiate real-life conversations around money management, thereby promoting not just financial skills, but also stronger family bonds.

“Imagine a 12-year-old setting a goal to save for a bicycle, not only are they learning to save, but they are also learning patience, discipline, and the value of delayed gratification. That’s the GenFi advantage,” said Abimbola.

Speaking after the launch, one of the students who attended the launch event, Master Ajayi Favour of Victoria Island Junior Secondary School, described Genfi as an “innovative banking solution that will equip children and teenagers with financial intelligence, management, and independence.” He expressed confidence that the app will gain global reach and become popular among the target demographics.

Also, a guest at the launch and school proprietor, Sylvia Ezeora, described the Genfi app as “user-friendly, educational, and motivational for children”. She noted that beyond teaching financial literacy, “the app empowers parents to reinforce positive behaviour through rewards for completed tasks and promotes responsibility”.

Another guest and parent, Genevieve Adindu, commended Unity Bank for the innovative solution, tailored for children aged 8 to 18, and noted that Genfi “provides a modern, engaging approach to instilling saving habits early in life, replacing traditional methods like the kolo with a more effective digital tool, thereby becoming a powerful companion for children’s financial education”.

GenFi is positioned as a national benchmark for youth-focused digital banking, with the potential to drive economic inclusion and sustainability across generations. The launch event was attended by key stakeholders from the education and finance sectors, technology partners, media, and young students who will be among the early adopters.

Will FG Scrap NYSC?

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James Orji
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NYSC - Corps Members
The federal government had set up a committed to advise it on the need to reform the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports.
Accordingly to the news agency, the Committee has been inaugurated on Tuesday by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The Reform Committee is expected to review existing policy documents and propose comprehensive reforms to ensure the scheme remains effective and responsive to current national needs, the federal government said.
Speaking, the Minister stated that the Scheme has played a vital role in promoting national unity since its inception 52 years ago.
Olawande said the NYSC now requires refocusing in line with the nation’s current needs and realities, adding that this is more so considering the challenges posed to the schemes, such as the safety of corps members, inadequate infrastructure, and financing.
The Minister said the Committee is expected to recommend legal, policy, and institutional reforms, including improved funding and monitoring frameworks to the federal government.
“Today signifies an important step forward in our collective journey to improve one of Nigeria’s most valuable national institutions dedicated to unity, empowerment, and development,” Olawande said.
Adding that, “As the nation advances, we must improve the institutions that support its development.
“While the NYSC has made remarkable progress, it also faces significant challenges, particularly concerning the safety of corps members, infrastructural deficits, and questions about the scheme’s relevance in a changing socio-economic landscape.
“The committee will also review existing policy documents, laws, and reports guiding the NYSC; engage in consultations with stakeholders nationwide; and recommend legal, policy, and institutional reforms, including improved funding and monitoring frameworks.
“A comprehensive report is expected to be submitted to the Minister of Youth,” Olawande stated.
The Scheme was set up under the General Yakubu Gowon-led military regime in 1973, few years after the end of the Nigerian bloody Civil War, as an instrument to  foster unity in the country.
Not a few Nigerians have however called for the modernisation of the NYSC to reflect the current situation in the country. Others have called on the federal government to scrap the Scheme, saying it has lost its relevance, particularly following the constant abductions of  NYSC members in some part of the country.

Pregnant Woman Found Hanging On Cashew Tree, Police Investigates

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Pregnant Woman

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Anambra State Police Command has appealed for public cooperation in its efforts to unravel the circumstances  surrounding the body  of a pregnant woman found hanging on a cashew tree in Ideani, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State.

The body of the woman was discovered on Monday May 5, 2025, dangling on the tree along Uke/Ideani Road  in development. A possible suicide is being suspected.

But the Police are not persuaded by the suicide theory.

The State Commissioner for Police, Ikioye Orutugo, fears that it might not be unconnected with a classical case of murder, disguised as suicide.

A statement on Tuesday May 6, 2025, by the Police Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, SP, informed that a full scale investigation has been launched to ascertain exactly what happened to  the woman.

Specifically, the  Police urged residents of Ideani to lead in providing credible intelligence that could assist in unmasking the killers of the woman, as well as bringing them to justice.

“CP Orutugu called on stakeholders ,and community leaders of Iveani ,Idemili North to assist with information to unravel the perpetrators of the suspected murder of a pregnant lady found hanging on a cashew tree along Uke/Ideani Road.

“The CP described the incident as unfortunate and a stark example of man’s inhumanity to man and ordered a thorough investigation into the incident to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.”

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