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Gov Diri Assures Corps Members Of Adequate Security, Charges Them On 2023 Elections

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3 years ago

January 27, 2023

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Isaac Money, Yenagoa

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has assured youth corps members deployed to the state of adequate security, just as he commended the founders of the scheme.

The Governor gave the assurance on Friday at the opening/swearing – in ceremony of a total of 1,310 Batch A, Stream 1 corps members held at NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Boro Town, Bayelsa State.

Represented by Dr Daniel Igali, the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Diri also commended successive administrations for sustaining the Scheme.

Describing the scheme as the champion of national unity and integration, the governor expressed optimism that with the youth corps members, the labour of the heroes past shall not be in vain.

“You are the hope of our nation as you represent the most educated, exposed and enlightened segment of youths in Nigeria.

“Other youths, including tertiary, secondary students as well as primary school pupils are looking up to you to provide quality leadership and mentorship that will transform Nigeria. You cannot afford to fail Nigeria“, added Governor Diri.

He challenged them to copy their predecessors who meritoriously served the nation in Bayelsa State by effectively discharging their duties in various places of primary and secondary assignments.

Government, he added, remained highly committed to their security and welfare as well as continue to support the management of the scheme to achieve the objectives of the NYSC and advised against partisanship when used as election pfficials by INEC .

“Let me use this opportunity to enjoin those of you that will be participating as INEC Adhoc staff in the forth coming general elections to be non – partisan and avoid all actions and omissions that will be detrimental to the smooth conduct of free, fair and credible elections in the state. Abide by all the electoral regulations and be security conscious at all times.”

Mrs Okpalifo Obiageli, the State Coordinator of the NYSC thanked Governor Diri’s government and the people of Bayelsa State for the demonstration of love and support to corps members

“Your Excellency sir, I want to use this medium to, on behalf of the NYSC management and over 6000 corps members in the state, thank you for your support to the scheme. I have been reliably informed that the use of this Permanent Orientation Camp would not have been possible without your support

” I wish to specially mention your approval for fencing of the camp, construction of walk ways within camp and your directive for two additional hostels to be built on camp to address accommodation challenges. Indeed sir, you have greatly motivated the Service Corps and corps members to serve Bayelsa State”.

She advised the corps members take the orientation course serious because careful and deliberate programmes have been well designed to adequately prepare and equip them for optimum performance during and after the service year.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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40 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.