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BEING THE TEXT OF THE PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS (NAPS) AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION HELD AT THE JUSTICE FATI LAMI INSTITUTE OF LEGAL STUDIES, MINNA, NIGER STATE.

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PROTOCOLS, Let me start by Appreciating almighty God the supreme giver of Life and enabler of all human endeavours who made today possible The Journey Leading to this day have been Long challenging and costly but every step Leading to this day had it's own Lessons to offer. Those Lessons Shall form the foundation upon which our new leadership shall build a formidable service oriented Leadership to the polytechnic students  nationwide. My team and I travelled round the 36 states and FCT canvassing for votes and yesterday, majority of the senators spoke through the ballot giving us a mandate to led them. I promise that we shall deliver well on the mandate We have been given and we shall protect our mandate with honor and dignity! Polytechnic Students across the country should be assured that we shall present their needs before relevant authorities for solution, we will develop ideas that will make their Learning and living conditions on campus easy and comfortable in line with intern...

Royal Tribute: Oba of Isheri Olofin Pays Respect To The Victims of Niger Tanker Explosion

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  "My heart goes out to the people and government of Niger State in this dark hour. I'm deeply saddened by the devastating tanker tragedy that occurred on Saturday, along the Minna-Suleja highway in Niger State. According to eyewitnesses and news reports, the tanker, which was carrying premium motor spirit (PMS), lost control and exploded, resulting in a massive fire that engulfed several vehicles and nearby buildings. The incident has left a trail of destruction and despair in its wake, with multiple lives lost and many more injured. Reports from the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Channels and other verifiable authorities indicate that at least numerous people lost their lives in the disaster, while many others sustained various degrees of injury. As the Oba of Isheri Olofin Kingdom, I feel a deep sense of loss and sorrow. It's a tragedy that no one should ever have to experience. I can only imagine the pain and grief that the families of the victims mu...

NAPS SET 23 OF DECEMBER FOR MASSIVE PROTEST AGAINST NNPCL OVER DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

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  Press conference organized by the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) to address a pressing issue affecting polytechnic students nationwide. Ladies and gentlemen of the press, esteemed guests, and fellow students, we gather here today to bring your attention to a discriminatory policy perpetuated by NNPC Limited against Higher National Diploma (HND) holders. The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) strongly condemns this policy, which restricts scholarship opportunities to only Bachelor's degree holders. This unjust and unfair practice denies HND holders their rightful place in the workforce, despite their rigorous academic training and valuable skills. We want to state categorically that, the planned protest is inevitable on 23rd December, 2024, and we shall continue until NNPCL reconsider this discriminatory policy and adopt a more inclusive approach that recognizes the value of HND holders. We mobilized heavily to storm the Headquarters of NNPCL ...

Gov. Sanwo-Olu installs New Oba of Isheri Olofin Kingdom

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  … Urges New Oba To Extend Hand Of Friendship To All As part of the State’s Government efforts to entrench the importance of traditional institutions and their involvement in governance, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has installed Prince Ibrahim Olasunkanmi Lawal as the Oba of Isheri-Olofin Kingdom in Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. The installation which took place recently after the unanimous agreement of the ruling houses to select Prince Ibrahim Olasunkanmi Lawal as the Oba of Isheri-Olofin Kingdom and the directive of the Governor of Lagos, having met all the requirements demanded by the Lagos State Obas and Chiefs Laws. While delivering his keynote address, the Governor encouraged the newly installed Oba to consolidate the qualities and the strength of his royal stool, so that the Isheri-Olofin Kingdom would enjoy the benefit that his reign had to offer them. The Governor, who was represented by the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Local G...

Breaking: Alimosho Youths Assembly reacts to LG Chairman Indefinite Suspension.

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  As the highest body of Alimosho youths, our stance is however not driven by political affiliation but by an unwavering commitment to fostering good governance and leadership development in Alimosho, Nigeria's most populous local government area. The provisional insight provided by the State Assembly reveals a disturbing pattern of misconduct by Jelili, including: - Non-compliance with directives from the Lagos State House of Assembly - Mismanagement of public funds - Disregard for procurement processes Most alarmingly, the pandemonium that broke out in April 2024, resulting in the tragic death of Micheal Ajayi, was linked to Jelili's actions. Jelili was previously suspended in May 2021 for similar infractions. Unfortunately, his reinstatement did not bring about the desired change.   Our Stand: Haven given Jelili the privileges to fair hearing by the State Assembly which he out of his willing and unruly nonchalance refused severally to appear before the Lagos State Assembly,...

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF WEALTH CREATION AND EMPLOYMENT EMPOWERS 2,500 GRADUATES WITH EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FOR ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT.

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  Cross Section of the 2500 graduates of The GIPP Yesterday, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, took a significant step in empowering 2,500 graduates who recently joined the Graduates Internship Placement Program (GIPP). The onboarding program, themed "Igniting a Future of Opportunities and Excellence," aims to enhance the employability landscape across the state and provide practical skills and real-world experiences to the youth of Lagos. During the onboarding ceremony, Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, highlighted the program's role in empowering the youth and expressed gratitude to Governor Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for his leadership and commitment to youth empowerment. The program focuses on equipping graduates with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel in the job market. The Commissioner congratulated the participants for their dedication during the Pre-i...

Message of Hope: Nigeria @ 64 -- Agbaje Wasiu

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  "Fellow Nigerians, esteemed residents of Lagos Island, Today, October 1st, marks a significant milestone in our nation's history - 64 years of independence. We gather to commemorate this momentous occasion, reflecting on our collective journey, achievements, and aspirations. As we celebrate our freedom, we honor the visionaries who fought tirelessly for our nation's sovereignty. Their selfless sacrifices paved the way for our progress and inspired generations to strive for excellence. As your councilorship aspirant for Lagos Island Local Government, I reaffirm my unwavering commitment to serving our community. My mission is to ensure that our local government becomes a beacon of hope, progress, and unity. To achieve this vision, I pledge to: 1. Empower our youth through quality education, skills development, and entrepreneurship opportunities. 2. Enhance infrastructure and public services, ensuring access to clean water, reliable electricity, and efficient transp...