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NYSC reforms: Group Passes Vote of confidence on NYSC Management
… clarifies earlier statement on protest
The Conference of United Opposition Political Parties in Nigeria (CUOPPIN) has made a clarification on the ongoing report of protest notification against the management of NYSC, which the organization allegedly made in an earlier statement.
Reacting to the matter, Convener of the coalition, Comrade Dalapo Ibrahim acknowledged that the said protest notification and the entirety of the allegations where made in error as all the issues raised where long dealt with under the previous two Director Generals long before the assumption of duty by the current Director General, Brig Gen YD Ahmed. While referring to Gen Ahmed as a shining star not just for the NYSC but for the military, he regretted the error and assured the scheme of the organization’s unwavering support.
Comrade Dalapo Ibrahim further explained that the protest notification was an error that was not authorized neither was it in consideration at any point in time and urged the public to disregard same” I must put it on record that the the current Director General, Brig Gen YD Ahmed was not yet appointed when all those petitions where received by our organization. “Even at that, the allegations were investigated and confirmed to be unsubstantiated at the time it came up long before assumption of duty by the current DG. So, we must apologize to the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the inconveniences caused by the error.
“It is worthy of note that within a short time in office, the Director General has bonded with the team he met on ground which has enabled him to adapt and sustain the reforms in the scheme . This must be commended.”
“Truth be told, never have we had a visionary leader at the NYSC that has fearlessly defended the integrity of the scheme like Brig Gen Ahmed YD Ahmed. ” He is passionate and committed to the ideals of the scheme as envisioned by the founding fathers. Above all, he is openly committed to the vision of the scheme “
The statement noted that the tempo in the skills acquisition drive of the Scheme under the current management is a demonstration of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to instilling a self sustainable culture amongst our youth to reduce over reliance on goverment jobs”The NYSC leads in this drive”
“On the issue of the allowances of Corp members, it is important to give due credit to the current team at the NYSC for the push that gave birth to an increase in the allowances of Corp members ” It is no longer news that the government has since approved an upward review of corp members’ allowances in line with realities” Our findings indicate that the management has successfully achieved that push because of it’s commitment to welfare of Corp members ” Till this day, our Corp members are now leading in various areas in farming, ICT, small and medium scale enterprises across the public and private sectors etc.
Accordingly, by this statement, the general public is urged to disregard the notification and the report in its entirety as the National Youth Service Corps under the current management is in safe hands “
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London Property Dispute Exposes Alleged Corruption, Forgery by Nigerian Politician and Lawyer
By Hassan Taiye
A recent judgment by the UK’s First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has shed light on a complex web of alleged corruption and forgery involving a Nigerian politician and a senior lawyer. The case revolves around a disputed property in North London, valued at 79 Randall Avenue.
The property was purchased in 1993 under the name “Tali Shani,” which is allegedly an alias for late General Jeremiah Useni, a powerful member of the Abacha regime. Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, claimed the property was gifted to him by “Mr. Tali Shani” in 2021 as payment for legal services. However, the tribunal dismissed this claim, describing it as “fabricated” and “fraudulent.”
The tribunal’s ruling highlights the alleged involvement of Ozekhome and his associates in fabricating documents, including a Nigerian passport, National Identification Number (NIN), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The NIN was reportedly created remotely from Monaco using a non-compliant photograph and bypassing biometric requirements ¹.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Ozekhome and others over alleged fraud, forgery, and unlawful attempt to acquire the London property. The ICPC has launched an investigation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has also taken notice of the case ²
Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN Senior lawyer accused of forgery and attempting to acquire the property through fraudulent means.
General Jeremiah Useni Late Nigerian General allegedly behind the purchase of the property under the alias “Tali Shani.”
Osilama Ozekhome*: Ozekhome’s son, implicated in the alleged forgery and fraud.
L-r Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola; Senate Deputy Whip, Onyekachi Nweboyin; Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Senator Sharafadeen Ali; Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Senate Whip Tahir Monguno and Senate Committee Chairman on Financial Institutions, Tokunbo Abiru, after resumption of plenary yesterday. Photo: Senate President’s Office
By: Fabian Apechihin
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet amid a growing controversy surrounding his academic credentials.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement issued late Tuesday.
Nnaji’s exit follows mounting allegations that his academic certificates were forged. Investigations revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to possess, stating that he never completed his studies at the institution and was therefore not issued any certificate.
According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted in 1981 but failed to meet the requirements for graduation.
In a related development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly disowned the certificate of national service presented by Nnaji, describing it as fake.
His resignation marks the latest in a series of controversies to hit the Tinubu administration over questions of integrity and accountability among public officials.
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