ASUP STRIKE: NWAJIUBA CLEARS AIR ON POSITION OF FG

The Hon. Minister of State for Education Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has made it clear that the Federal Government has agreed to all the demands of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics which led to the ongoing strike by the union.

He made this known while addressing protesting Polytechnics Students who came from different states of the country to express their grievances over the lingering strike, at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters in Abuja.

The Honourable Minister of State for Education, maintained that the Federal Government has written to ASUP severally since they embarked on the strike, appealing to them to reopen the Polytechnics for the future of students in the various institutions across the country.

According to Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba "though the Federal Government has played its part through the Federal Ministry of Education, it cannot coerce ASUP to reopen the Polytechnics.

Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba who enumerated all the contending issues such as: visitation panels for Polytechnics, constitution of Governing Councils among others, went ahead to present to the protesting students the latest letter written by Federal Ministry of Education on behalf of Federal Government to ASUP in order to prove to the Polytechnics Students the commitment of the Federal Government towards ending the impasse.

Responding, the protesting Polytechnics Students who spoke through one of their Student Union leaders from Delta State appreciated the Minister for finding time and deeming it fit to clarify all the issues to the students.

Young Nigerian Voices Media.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

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#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Valentine Ozigbo Resigns from Labour Party

In a shocking move, against all speculations over the last few days, Valentine Ozigbo, a close ally of Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). Ozigbo confirmed his decision to Diaspora Digital Media on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, but declined to provide further details, opting instead to share his reasons during an interactive session on X (Twitter) Space. The session, scheduled for 8 PM, will feature Ozigbo in conversation with Anambra's First Son, @uchepokoye, discussing pressing issues affecting Anambra State, including security challenges, societal fabric collapse, and the hope for a better future. Ozigbo's resignation has sparked interest, with many awaiting his detailed explanation for leaving the Labour Party. His decision comes at a critical time for the party, which has been navigating various challenges in recent months. Credit: Diaspora Digital Media

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