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Nigeria, UK to strengthen bilateral ties

The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, arrived in Nigeria on Sunday on his first official visit to Africa, underscoring a renewed emphasis on economic collaboration and growth-centered diplomacy between the UK and African nations. His visit marks the beginning of a five-month consultation aimed at reshaping UK-Africa relations to prioritise African voices and ambitions
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The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, arrived in Nigeria on Sunday on his first official visit to Africa, underscoring a renewed emphasis on economic collaboration and growth-centered diplomacy between the UK and African nations. His visit marks the beginning of a five-month consultation aimed at reshaping UK-Africa relations to prioritise African voices and ambitions

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Edo stakeholders hail EFCC for arresting accountant-general, two others

Political stakeholders in Edo State under the aegis of the Initiative for Democratic Advancement and Free Speech on Sunday applauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for detaining the state’s Accountant-General, Julius Anelu, and two other government officials over corruption allegations. They urged the commission to go after those lately accused of stealing public assets,
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Political stakeholders in Edo State under the aegis of the Initiative for Democratic Advancement and Free Speech on Sunday applauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for detaining the state’s Accountant-General, Julius Anelu, and two other government officials over corruption allegations. They urged the commission to go after those lately accused of stealing public assets,

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Ban Miyetti Allah before ESN – IPOB to Nigerian govt

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said the Nigerian government can put an end to the activities of Eastern Security Network, ESN, if Miyetti Allah is banned and open grazing abolished. In a statement, the spokesman of the group, Emma Powerful said ESN would continue to defend the Southeast if Miyetti Allah is not
Ban Miyetti Allah before ESN – IPOB to Nigerian govt

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said the Nigerian government can put an end to the activities of Eastern Security Network, ESN, if Miyetti Allah is banned and open grazing abolished.

In a statement, the spokesman of the group, Emma Powerful said ESN would continue to defend the Southeast if Miyetti Allah is not banned.

IPOB said Nigerians should be grateful to its leader, Nnamdi Kanu and ESN for preventing the activities of killer herders from the Sahel.

The statement reads partly: “The sole purpose for the existence of ESN is to checkmate the excesses of these killer herdsmen from the Sahel and to ensure that no inch of the Land of the Ancients (Igboland) is forcibly taken over and occupied by killers disguised as herdsmen.

“Not many people in Nigeria today know that a sizeable chunk of Yoruba land, Oyo State in particular is under forcible occupation by these killer herdsmen from the North. This was what some Yoruba agitators were fighting against or have we all forgotten?

“Today no Yoruba man would dare enter a forest renamed Gambari in Oyo State that is the heart of the Yoruba race. Is Gambari a Yoruba name? Tiv people of Benue today have forfeited their ancestral land which has long been renamed Katsina Ala.

“Meaning a mini Katsina in another person’s land. The last time we checked, Gambari as a name is not an indigenous Yoruba name, neither is Katsina Ala a name anyone can associate with native Tiv people.

“Every well-meaning Easterner should be grateful to Nnamdi Kanu and ESN for blunting and putting a permanent stop to the relentless advance of killer herdsmen from the Sahel who are hellbent on conquering Indigenous populations all the way to the Atlantic Ocean.

“Like the Yoruba Amotekun formed to give legitimacy to the quest to eradicate killer herdsmen from Yoruba farms and forests, ESN is here to protect the people, nothing more nothing less.

“If other Nigerians are comfortable with killer herdsmen taking over their forests and farmlands and slaughtering their people at will, that is their prerogative. Such a state of affairs will never replicated in Biafraland. As long as IPOB exists, Fulani herdsmen will never take over any inch of territory in Biafraland.”

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BREAKING: UNIZIK rejects FG’s removal of new VC, Registrar, insists it followed approved guidelines

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has rejected the annulment of the appointments of the new Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Benard Odoh and its Registrar, R.I Nwokike. The federal ministry of education had on Friday written the chairman of the governing council of the university, Amb Greg Mbadiwe, cancelling the council’s recent
BREAKING: UNIZIK rejects FG’s removal of new VC, Registrar, insists it followed approved guidelines

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has rejected the annulment of the appointments of the new Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Benard Odoh and its Registrar, R.I Nwokike.

The federal ministry of education had on Friday written the chairman of the governing council of the university, Amb Greg Mbadiwe, cancelling the council’s recent appointments, insisting they did not follow existing guidelines.

The letter which was signed on behalf of the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs R. Ilyasu had urged the council to shelve all appointments until the new Minister of Education assumes office.

But in a reply to the letter, the Registrar of the Institution and Secretary of the Governing Council, Nwokike responded to the points raised by the ministry.

She said: “Contrary to any assumption of a formal engagement, the Pro-Chancellor did not have an official meeting with the Minister of State for Education. Instead, informal discussions took place between the outgoing Minister of State and the Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

“In response to concerns regarding the absence of the Ministry’s representative, certain internal council members, and other stakeholders at the Vice-Chancellor appointment meeting on Tuesday, 29th October 2024, we wish to clarify that all necessary protocols were observed. Invitations were duly issued to all relevant parties, ensuring that everyone was informed and given the opportunity to attend.

“The meeting saw participation from representatives of the Federal Character Commission, external and internal Council members, and various other stakeholders, demonstrating a broad representation of interests. For further verification, attached are the attendance register, photographs documenting the proceedings, and copies of the official meeting notice sent to stakeholders.

“Additionally, we confirm that the quorum was duly constituted in compliance with the statutory requirements outlined in the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Act, Cap 139 (as amended), LFN 2004.

“Due process was meticulously observed throughout the selection and appointment processes for both the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar. The suggestion of “reconciling with aggrieved persons” is not relevant to this procedural integrity.

“Of the 18 applicants for the position, 15 attended the interview, and score sheets were duly documented. The Council, within the scope of its lawful authority, has fulfilled its mandate with transparency and adherence to the University’s regulations.

“We appreciate your attention to these clarifications and reaffirm our commitment to upholding the principles of due process and legal compliance.”

Since Tuesday last week when the governing council appointed Odoh, there have been mixed reactions of jubilation and protest among members of the university community.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had also protested the credentials of the new Vice Chancellor, contending that he was not qualified, disputing the claims that he had ascended to the position of a professor.

BREAKING: UNIZIK rejects FG’s removal of new VC, Registrar, insists it followed approved guidelines