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Why PLASU Students Should Pay N7,000 Fine Each – Acting VC
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From Jude Dangwam, Jos
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the Plateau State University Bokkos, Prof. Shedrack Gaya Best has disclosed reasons why students of the University must pay the sum of N7,000 naira each as fine to fix various properties destroyed by the students during the recent riot in the school.
He said various degrees of destruction were made by the students from the entrance of the school gate to the Senate building by some mercenaries believed to be bad eggs among the students, as such they must take responsibility for their actions. Prof. Best made this known recently when he received the founder of an American organization, “African Arise International” Mr. Mike Arnold on an assessment of the condition of the University for intervention following reports of attacks on the University as circulated on various social media platforms.The Acting Vice Chancellor noted that the incident that happened outside the University was imported into the University environment by students of the Institution who smashed and destroyed properties as a means to ventilate their anger on the inability of the military to protect them from attacks by suspected herders.In his words, “We have had meetings with the students’ leaders and have told them that they have to take responsibility for their own actions. This problem did not begin inside the University campus, it started outside.”Suspected herders came and killed people in the surrounding community and they killed three people on that fateful night. One of them was reading his books preparing for examination and was gunned down by these marauders and merchants of death.”So the following morning, students who had access to the dead body of their colleague took to the University and began to protest. That event of evacuating the corpse into the University that exported the problem into the University and sadly it went violent.”The students break some properties at the entrance of the school and even this Senate building was under attack, you can see various destruction made here.” He explainedMeanwhile the Registrar of the University Mr. Yakubu F. Ayuba in a statement dated 27th April, 2024 has announced the resumption of academic activities after the closure of the school for 10 days to enable the University management review security situation following the attacks on students community that snowball into the University on 19th April, 2024.Ayuba noted that resumption is in batches beginning with 200 and 300 level students who are to resume on May 2nd, 2024 while their examination is to continue on Monday 6th May, 2024.Also, 100 and 400 level students are to resume on 20th May, 2024 in preparation for their examination from 22nd May, 2024 as the review Examination Time Table is said to have been made available to Departments, faculties and University website.He further stated this; “All students are to take note and comply with the following conditions for resumption. All students are to pay a fine of seven thousand naira (7,000) as cost of properties damaged during the riot of 19th April, 2024. The procedure for the payment is available on the University website and notice boards.”Only students who have paid their school fees are to resume and continue with their examinations. Each student is to bring a letter, undertaking subsequent good behavior; witnessed by a traditional ruler not below the status of a district head.”Students who are not of Plateau origin are permitted to bring the stated letter from a recognized community leader. A copy of the letter is available on the University’s website for download and subsequent processing by each student.” The statement further readsThe University Management has assured that adequate security measures have been put in place to guarantee the safety of students both on campus and off campus. Adding that all conditions stated in the resumption notice must be strictly adhered to before access is granted to the University and examination Hall by any student.The founder and International President, Africa Arise International; Mayor Mike Arnold during his visit and tour of facilities and various spots expressed the commitment of the organization in supporting the Institution based on areas of needs.Some of the major issues highlighted to them were the need to support the school library with additional materials such as books and other learning and teaching materials, shortage of hostels as well as the new faculty of agriculture which is in session already at the University.NEWS
Ajuri, Tinubu’s Spokesperson Takes Exit, Cites Mesical Reaaona
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Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Chief Ajuri Ngelale has quit his job. He said in a statement in a Abuja that he would proceed on an ” indefinite leave, to deal with ” medical matters” affecting him amd hia immediate family.Hos statement reads: “On Friday, I submittd a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family.
While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision — entailing a pause of my functions as the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President; Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen — was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home.I look forward to returning to full-time national service when time, healing, and fate permit.I respectfully ask for some privacy for my family and family”NEWS
Fuel Crisis: 1000 CSOs Fault Tinubu’s Economic Team, Want Immediate Reconstitution
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By David Torough, Abuja
About 1000 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations (CCSOs), on Saturday Faults President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Team and called for immediate reconstitution.Expressing deep concerns over the state of the economy and escalating fuel prices compounding the hardship of Nigerians despite the recent protest, the groups said Tinubu must act now to avert disintegration.
The groups said the current situation across the country has cast doubt on the competence of the Tinubu economic team and called for urgent review. The CCSOs in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim Mohammed, pointed out that the plight of Nigerians is sinking low and their patience is wearing off following the deteriorating economy.The statement reads in part, “The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) is deeply concerned about the deteriorating state of the Nigerian economy, which is becoming increasingly unbearable for millions of citizens.“It is evident that the recent hike in fuel prices and the unstable exchange rate are the direct results of economic mismanagement by those responsible for overseeing our nation’s financial policies. The ripple effects of these failures are being felt in every household across the country, worsening poverty and crippling economic activity.“The floating of the Naira, which was initially sold to Nigerians as a means of stabilizing our currency, has done little to prevent the continued devaluation of the Naira. In fact, the exchange rate disparity has widened significantly, with the Naira losing value daily, impacting the cost of living, basic commodities, and inflation.“While this policy was expected to ease foreign exchange pressure, it has instead deepened economic challenges due to poor implementation and lack of strategic foresight.”The coalition also expressed concern over what it described as a death trap of indebtedness of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which also they claimed had slowed down importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, hence the current shortage of PMS across the country. “Of equal concern is the precarious position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which finds itself in a debt trap, with global suppliers of petroleum products losing confidence in Nigeria’s ability to honour its obligations.“Reports have shown that NNPCL has accrued debts totalling over $6 billion, causing petrol supply shortages. International suppliers are now reluctant to continue providing fuel on credit, exacerbating supply chain issues and pushing up the price of petrol at the pump”, they claimed.The CSOs also asserted that, “We hold the managers of the Nigerian economy responsible for these disturbing developments. Their inability to provide sound policies and long-term solutions has left the nation in this predicament.“It is clear that there is no cohesive strategy to address the rising debt, the growing imbalance in the foreign exchange market, or the country’s heavy reliance on importation for petrol supply. The recent hike in fuel prices reflects the collapse of responsible economic management and accountability.“Nigerians are left to bear the brunt of these failures. Businesses are shutting down, transportation costs have skyrocketed, and citizens are spending an increasingly larger percentage of their income on basic necessities. This state of affairs is unacceptable.”The group therefore placed some demands; Immediate intervention from the government: There needs to be a comprehensive and transparent plan to stabilize the Naira, restore confidence in the petroleum supply chain, and negotiate a restructuring of NNPC’s debts to ensure continuous fuel supply.“Accountability for economic mismanagement: Those responsible for the reckless management of our foreign exchange policies and NNPC’s debts must be held accountable. The government must also disclose its plan to mitigate the rising fuel costs and economic burden on Nigerians.“A return to sound financial policy: The floating of the Naira has proven ineffective under current conditions. We call for a re-evaluation of monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, and attract foreign investment.“In conclusion, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations reiterates that without immediate corrective measures, the economic situation will continue to deteriorate, leading to further hardship for the average Nigerian. The government must act decisively and responsibly to reverse this downward spiral”, they added.NEWS
Tension in Makurdi Community as NAF Personnel Demolishes Houses, Destroys Rice Farm
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There is growing tension in Ugondu community, Makurdi LGA, Benue state by young people opposed to the demolition of houses and destruction of rice farms in the area allegedly on the directives of senior Air Force officer, Air Commodore Akinbuwa Ayodele.
It was learnt that Commodore Ayodele, who is facing multiple legal actions following dispute over a plot of land located on George Akume Way Makurdi and owned in blatant disregard to the judicial process embarked on destruction of structures on the plot.
Eyewitness said when the equipment arrived no one imagined it was for destruction.
But in a militray- like operation, two flats of two units each, completely roofed, electrified and plumbing work completed were among the structures demolished as the bulldozers rolled over rice farms in the vicinity as well.
It was learnt that last year, a Makurdi High Court presided by Justice Mary Ijohor, granted an order of perpetual injunction, in the same matter, upon application by the supposed owner of the plot and awarded the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) only, as cost. The matter, enforcement of fundamental rights, was marked as MHC/582/M/2023.
Godwin Akor whose rice farm was destroyed in a chat with newsmen said that he was shocked at the development. He however said he won’t speak more on the matter as it is still before the court.