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Nigerian gov’t told to vacuate citizens from Ukraine amid ‘Russian missiles, bombs’

The House of Representatives has reacted proactively to the war situation between Russia and Ukraine, calling for the immediate evacuation of Nigerians, particularly students, from Ukraine.

At its plenary in Abuja on Thursday, the House directed the Majority Leader, Rep. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, and the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Yusuf Buba, to proceed to Ukraine tomorrow being Friday so that the
first batch of Nigerians/students willing to return home would be airlifted by Monday, next week.

“Time is of the essence. As already stated, a state of emergency has been declared in Ukraine.
“It’s important and urgent to look out for our citizens, especially the students, for their evacuation home”, said the speaker.
The House resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by the member representing Lere Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Rep.Ahmed Munir, on the need to evacuate Nigerians from Ukraine.

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CAN Leadership: Northern YOWICAN denies supporting Rev. Pam

The Chairman of the Northern Youth Wing Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Musa Misal, has denied issuing any press statement in support of the former Northern CAN chairman, Rev. Yakubu Pam.

The reaction follows a press release issued on Friday, titled “Rev. Yakubu Pam Remains Our Legitimate Leader” and allegedly signed by Chairman Evang. Musa D. Misal and Assistant Secretary, Emmanuel Abbah.

Misal, in a swift response through a statement he personally signed, alleged that some individuals had requested that he endorse Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam as the authentic and constitutionally recognized head of Northern CAN.
According to him, he refused to do so, having witnessed the election that gave birth to the Rev. Joseph John Hayab-led leadership.
In his words, “They wrote the statement and asked me to sign, but I refused because I was live and direct when the State Chairmen and Secretaries, together with Christian Stakeholders, elected Rev. Joseph John Hayab as chairman, an election that has brought joy and relief to many Christians in the region.”
He further urged the Northern States YOWICAN and the general public to disregard the statement, which he described as fake.
“We are children of God who will give an account before God on the Day of Judgment. I, therefore, wish to disassociate myself from the ‘Northern CAN Youth Wing Stands Firm for Rev. Pam’ press statement and also appeal to any of my colleagues who have allowed anyone to use them to stop henceforth.”
“My appeal also goes to the former leaders to stop the desperation and join the joy of the moment with Rev. Hayab as our new Chairman.”

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Court declares JAMB age minimum unconstitutional

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB
‘s 16-year as minimum age for admission has been declared unconstitutional by the Delta State High Court 2, sitting in Warri.

Hon. Justice Anthony on Thursday delivered a judgment declaring the 16-year minimum admission age for universities, set by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), unconstitutional and illegal.

In a suit No: W/311/FHR/2024, the court delivered in favour of the claimant, John Aikpokpo-Martins, except for his relief for damages.
The case, John Aikpokpo-Martins who is a former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA vs Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) & four others, challenged the age restriction on constitutional grounds.
The lawyer averred that he filed the suit in public interest insisting that the minimum age for admission into tertiary institution was an infraction on Sections 18(1) and 42 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. He sought several reliefs, including:
“A declaration that restricting university admission to candidates aged 16 and above violates the constitutional mandate for equal educational opportunities and the right to freedom from discrimination.
“An order setting aside JAMB’s circular of 16 October 2024, which enforced the age limit.

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Senator Echocho completes a 3-day training and empowerment for youth in Ankpa Federal Constituency

Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah (Echocho) has completed a 3 – day training and empowerment programme in agriculture for youths from Omala, Olamaboro, and Ankpa local government areas.

The Danfulani Global Services Limited, in collaboration with the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority(LNRNDA), trained the beneficiaries in Agricultural Mechanization farming

Speaking at the end of the three day training and empowerment programme held at the NULGE hall, Ankpa local government secretariat on Friday, Senator who was represented by his Senior Legislative Aide, Alhaji Danlami Garba urged the beneficiaries of the empowerment programme to make good use of the seedlings and money in furtherance to improve their standard of living.
The eneficiaries, while in training, were served free lunch and given token, as transport support.
The SLA disclosed that each of the beneficiaries will go home with the sum of sixty thousand naira (N60,000.00) as start-up capital and maize seedling.
One of the beneficiaries, Comr Negedu Danladi, commended Sen Echocho for his unwavering commitment in delivering quality representation to his constituents.
Another beneficiary, Hajiya Rabi, prayed and thanked the Senator for his continuous support to the entire people of Kogi East.

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