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The Igbo Union Yorkshire (IUY) in the United Kingdom is gearing up for a new era of leadership as Dr. Emmanuel Nwofe, the newly elected President, prepares to take the reins of office. Dr. Nwofe's inauguration is scheduled to take place during the IUY's End of Year Celebrations on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The election, which took place on Sunday, November 24, 2024, saw Dr. Nwofe emerge victorious, alongside other executive-elect who will form the new administration. The executives-elect were issued with their respective Certificates of Return on the same day, marking the official beginning of their tenure.  The incoming administration is composed of dedicated individuals who are passionate about serving the IUY community. The executive-elect include Mazi Gabriel Ajoku as Vice President, Mr. Ifeanyi Madu as General Secretary, and Mr. Emeka Ibeh as Financial Secretary,Secretary, Mr Ifeanyi Madu, The Assistant PRO-elect, Mazi Chukwuanu Sunday Okagbue, A

In a dramatic turn of events, a Nigerian based NGO, YOHESOR  has raised several questions regarding the drama concerning the iilegal sack of Professor Benard Odoh as the Vice Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Other matters raised by the NGO include the sacking of the properly constituted Governing Council led by Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe as well as the credibility of the current Registrar of the Federal University of Gusau who it accused of doing a hatchet job. YOHESOR argued that the situation Professor Bernard Odoh found himself was merely the creation of a conspiracy himself that stretches beyond academic boundaries into the realm of political intrigue and institutional manipulation. On the allegations raised by the registrar of FUGUS claiming that he, (Odoh's)employment and professorial appointment were fraudulent. The NGO suggested that owing to the documents available to it, these accusations are being met with strong pushback from former university offic

***Urges China to Increase Aid Flows to Nigeria President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has appealed to the Chinese government to increase aid flows to Africa and particularly to Nigeria. Akpabio made the appeal on Tuesday while playing host to a Chinese delegation led by the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress(NPC) of China, Zhang Qingwei. Akpabio described Qingwei's first ever visit to Africa as a historic occasion that resonated with promise and possibility. The Senate President told Qingwei: "While China's trade relations with Africa have continued to grow, I want to seize the opportunity offered by your visit to call on the Chinese government to increase aid flows to Nigeria. "This is particularly important as the pledge of the Chinese government to Africa in the 2024 FOCAC (Forum on China and Africa Cooperation) showed a declining trend compared to the US$60 billion pledged in 2015. "As we gaze into th

.....As Tinubu Directs for others to be reactivated President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery. The refinery's revitalization, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024, is a significant milestone in Nigeria's quest for energy sufficiency.¹ President Tinubu acknowledged the crucial role played by former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of Nigeria's refineries. He also expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project. The President commended the leadership of NNPC Limited's Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, for his dedication and commitment to overcoming challenges and achieving this milestone. With the successful revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, President Tinubu has urged NNPC Limited

......Pays their last respect to a fallen hero Afam Ezenwafor, Founder of Afamation Movement in company of his members, on Saturday 23 November 2024 paid a condolence visit to the family of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who was intered on November 22, 2024 in his country home.  Ezenwafor, a close friend and associate of the late senator, described him as a goal getter and a man of great vision. During the visit, Ezenwafor expressed his deepest condolences to the Ubah family, particularly the wife and children of the late senator. He reminisced about the good times he shared with Senator Ubah, highlighting his exceptional leadership qualities and unwavering commitment to the development of Nigeria. Ezenwafor praised Senator Ubah's remarkable achievements in business, politics, and philanthropy, noting that his legacy would continue to inspire and motivate Nigerians. He emphasized that the late senator's impact on the lives of those around him would never be forgotten. A

The recent unfounded allegations by the Registrar of the Federal University Gusau against Professor Bernard Odoh have left a sour taste in the mouths of many Nigerians who hold the academic integrity of our institutions dear. It is both shocking and disheartening that a high-ranking official of a federal university would make such incendiary claims without due regard for truth, justice, or the damaging ripple effects on the Nigerian educational system. As a concerned non-governmental organization dedicated to the intricate affairs of our dear nation, we at Youth Health and Social Reforms, YOHESOR-NGO are deeply troubled by the recent statements made by the Registrar alleging that the appointment and employment of Professor Odoh were products of fraudulent arrangements with the former Vice-Chancellor of the institution. These allegations are not only baseless but constitute a direct affront to the integrity of Nigerian higher education and the reputation of the university in