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  • JAMB registrar Oloyede speaks on extension of March 26 deadline for registration

    JAMB registrar Oloyede speaks on extension of March 26 deadline for registration

    The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, in Kano said that 1.4 million candidates have registered for this year’s JAMB exams thereby hinting that there wouldn’t be any extension again.

    He urged those still willing to register to do so within the stipulated period and deadline to avoid missing out of the examinations holding at a later date this year.

    Oloyede said this while ascertaining the level of preparedness and facilities at the Kano zonal office of the board.

    He noted that the board will not succumb to any kind of pressure to extend the registration deadline, saying it had fulfilled all necessary obligation for a hitch free registration exercise.

    .‘’My mission in Kano is to assess the level of registration. There is no crowd at the centres; the registration is going on smoothly, but the board is worried that towards the end of the exercise, people will be clamouring for an extension,” he stated.

    Oloyede noted that the National Identification Number was no longer a problem and called for the sensitization of candidates.

    Oloyede mentioned that the 1.4 million candidates already registered shows that registration is not as complex as feared.

     

  • Chaos Loom as Policemen give 2 weeks warning strike notice to protest terrible working conditions

    Chaos Loom as Policemen give 2 weeks warning strike notice to protest terrible working conditions

    Disturbed by the terrible condition with which they carry out their duties, officers of the Nigeria Police Force have fixed March 26 as a date to begin a two-week warning strike across Nigeria.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls the Federal Government had last year via a circular announced salary increment across board for policemen but till date no officer has seen any alert of such increase.

    The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, in December last year at the end of the virtual council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, announced a 20percent salary increase for the police.

    Dingyadi explained then that the increased police personnel take-home pay by 20 percent of their present earning was one of the ways to improve the relationship between the force and the Nigerian populace.

    The police officers are going on a warning strike to protest against their poor working conditions, poor salaries, lack of genuine welfare benefits and outdated weapons.

    The police officers are ready to also protest the continuous killing of their colleagues by armed robbers and terrorists, without adequate compensation for their families.

    In a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, the aggrieved police officers accused the Federal Government of lying about the increment of police salaryq and other promised benefits.

    They, however, demanded improved conditions of service, particularly salary increase and provision of modern weapons as they tackle the security challenges facing the country.

    The letter reads: “The Nigeria government lied about the increment of police salary on March 10, 2022. It has been observed with utmost dissatisfaction how the Federal Government and the Minister of Police Affairs lied to the general public about the increment of our salaries.

    “It has always been discussed on every occasion that the increment would be done since the incident of the #EndSARS protest that led to the loss of many lives of the men of the force.

    “More so, it has been observed by the men of the force that there’s nothing good the Federal Government would do for the police, because they had already made an announcement that they’ve increased our salary which is not true.

    “With the lackadaisical attitude of the government and the Ministry of Police Affairs, it shows that there was nothing like a salary increment.

    “We deserve to be treated with respect by the government as they protect almost every political personality. They lamented that they are treated like slaves despite their contribution to national development.

    “We don’t have good salaries and our gratuities are very poor compared to what’s obtainable in other parts of the world.”

    The police hierarchy is worried and has accelerated the letter to the Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi for his attention.

  • I never supported efforts to undermine APC March 26 convention date – Orji Kalu

    I never supported efforts to undermine APC March 26 convention date – Orji Kalu

    The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has absolved himself from supporting efforts to undermine the March 26 national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Kalu said this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.

    He said, “I have read the unfortunate accusations levelled against me by a former Director-General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Dr Salihu Lukman .

    “In a statement credited to Lukman, he alleged that some party leaders are working with the Chairman of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Mai Mala Buni to undermine the March 26 national convention of the party.

    “He noted that there are other party leaders, including Sen. Uzor Kalu who have actively supported Mai Mala to undermine the decision to organise the national convention of the party.”

    “It is on this note that I consider it necessary to correct the wrong impressions Lukman must be making efforts to create.

    “There has been no time I participated in any collaboration or collusion to ensure that attempts to organise the APC national convention are blocked,’’ he said.

    Kalu recalled that on Dec.15, 2021, he appealed to the party and CECPC members to consider postponing the national convention earlier slated for February.

    The former governor of Abia warned that holding the convention in February without sorting out minor disagreements could lead to implosion.

    “I was worried that the creation of factions which denied the party victory in so many states in the past elections may repeat itself.

    “I therefore called for a peaceful resolution of the crisis before holding the convention.

    “No peaceful and tactful leader, would support a terrible scenario to reoccur.

    “It is important to note that I have always stood for and supported the party and Gov. Mai Mala Buni only happened to be the chairman of the party.

    “Aside serving as the chairman of the party, Buni is my old family friend and I cannot deny him because he is facing challenges today.

    “We have been friends for the past 25 years.

    “It is imperative to state that Buni has done very well for the party. His sterling leadership quality is what helped stabilise our great party across the six geopolitical zones, with high profile defections in our favour,’’ Kalu said.

    He urged party leaders to guard their utterances to avoid creating disharmony.

    According to him, in this time of challenge and misunderstandings, I am calling on the party leaders and stakeholders to guard their utterances to avoid creating more disharmony.

    “Even in a nuclear family, disagreements and quarrels exist.

    “The APC is a very big party with several caucuses. We have the governors, National Assembly, businessmen, youths and women among other caucuses.

    “The directions and concerns of these caucuses should be taken into consideration at all times.

    “Going forward, whether it is Gov. Mai Mala Buni or Gov Abubakar Sani Bello, I would always give the party my maximum support and drive for stronger growth.

    “There is always a danger with single story and I encourage Mr President to hear the two sides of the story so that the party can win together,’’ Kalu said.

  • APC National Convention to hold on March 26 – Akpankudohede

    APC National Convention to hold on March 26 – Akpankudohede

    The Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved March 26 for the National Convention of the party.

    Sen. John Akpankudohede, National Secretary, CECPC, APC said this when he spoke with newsmen shortly after the committee’s closed door meeting in Abuja on Monday.

    Akpankudohede said that activities for the National Convention would commence on Feb. 24.

    “After deliberation and agreement with the CECPC, we have agreed and approved that the activities of the the party’s National Convention will commence on Feb. 24 and terminate on March 26 at Eagle Square with the National Convention.

    “In between the convention, we have agreed to have zonal congresses,” he said.

    Akpankudohede said that the congresses would hold in line with the timetable and schedule of events released by the party.

    “On Thursday, Feb.24, publication of zonal committees. On Saturday, Feb.26, meeting of zonal stakeholders.

    “From Monday, Feb. 28 to Thursday, March 3, sales of forms for zonal positions.On Saturday, March 5, screening of zonal aspirants.

    “On Sunday, March 6, Screening Appeal. On Tuesday, March 8, adoption of screening report.

    “On Saturday,March 12, Zonal congresses. Monday, March 14, Zonal congresses appeal.

    ”Wednesday, March 16, adoption of appeal report,” he said.

    Akpankudohede added: Monday, Feb. 28, Publication of National Convention Sub-Committees. From Wednesday, March 9 to Friday, March 11, Sales of Forms.

    “From Tuesday March 15 to Thursday March 17, screening of aspirants, Saturday, March 19, Screening Appeal. Monday, March 21, adoption of Appeal Report.

    “From Thursday, March 24 to Friday, March 25, accreditation. Saturday, March 26, Convention.

    “Tuesday, March 29 Convention Appeal. Wednesday, March 30, Adoption of Appeal Report. “Thursday, March 31, Inauguration.”

    Akpankudohede said the schedule activities was in pursuant to Article 12.6 of the APC Constitution.

  • BREAKING: Confirmed, APC finally shifts convention, zonal Congress to hold on March 26

    BREAKING: Confirmed, APC finally shifts convention, zonal Congress to hold on March 26

    The All Progressives Congress APC has finally postponed its scheduled national convention slated for February 26 as it notifies INEC of its zonal Congress slated for March 26.

    The party via this letter has put INEC on notice on the scheduled zonal Congress.

    In the letter obtained by TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) dated February 21 and signed by Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe National Secretary Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention and Mai Mala Buni National Chairman, the party stated that:

    In furtherance to Article 85 of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended) and compliance with Section 12:6 of our Party Constitution we hereby write to notify the Commission that our great Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled to hold its Zonal Congresses on Saturday 26th March, 2022.

    Kindly arrange for your officials to monitor the exercise accordingly.

    Read full letter below:

    APC

    ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS

    21st February, 2022

    APC/NHDQ/INEC/019/22/21

    The Chairman,

    Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Zambezi Crescent,

    Maitama – Abuja.

    Attention: Director, EPM

    Dear Sir,

    NOTICE FOR THE CONDUCT OF ZONAL CONGRESSES

    This notice supersedes our earlier notice for National Convention referenced APC/NHDQ/INEC/019/22/14 this is predicated on the evaluation of our Party Constitution.

    In furtherance to Article 85 of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended) and compliance with Section 12:6 of our Party Constitution we hereby write to notify the Commission that our great Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled to hold its Zonal Congresses on Saturday 26th March, 2022.

    Kindly arrange for your officials to monitor the exercise accordingly.

    While hoping to receive your cooperation, please accept the assurances of our highest esteem.

    Yours faithfully,

    For: All Progressives Congress (APC)

    Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe Ph.D.

    National Secretary Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention

    H. E. (Hon.) Mai Mala Buni National Chairman

    Caretaker/Extraordinary Convent planning Committee (CECP