Chief executive officer of Indoor Design and Concept Limited (IDCLng), Kingsley James, has been elected Captain of a socio-economic group known as January 9 Collective (J9C). Mr James emerged unopposed on Sunday, June 4, at an election that was conducted by the January 9 Collective Electoral Committee, headed by Michael Dada, with Adeniyi Adelaja serving as secretary. He succeeds the Publisher of News of the People, Titiloye Amzat, as leader of the group. Others elected into the new executive council of J9C are Abiodun Oshinibosi, Vice-Captain; Azuh Arinze, General Secretary; Olanrewaju Akintilo, Assistant General Secretary; Adebayo Abolarin, Financial Secretary; Olumide Iyanda, Publicity Secretary; Adeyemi Aseperi, Membership and Mobilization Secretary and Debo Alexander, Welfare and Social Secretary.
Speaking after his inauguration as captain, James thanked members of the Collective for giving him 100 percent votes which he said confirmed the acceptance of his campaign of rebirth and reenergisation of the association. Recalling how J9C was formed on January 9, 2012 in the aftermath of the Occupy Nigeria protest, he said “Our focus was to birth a Collective (mostly of friends at the time) that will impact government policies while promoting ideas that will benefit our collective interest.” He noted that 11 years after, J9C has evolved, grown and become more dynamic. “The election and result that birth this new EXCO soars my conviction that the Collective agrees to unitedly face the path of rebirth and reenergisation as evidenced in the fact that most offices were by legal consensus with the requisite number of votes required to affirm the office secured. This Exco is the first time we will have no contestant whatsoever at all levels.” James saluted his predecessors Percy Ademokun, Oluwaseunfunmi Soyinka, Wole Olagundoye, Akin Adeoya and Amzat whom he said managed the Collective to the best of their abilities. He also thanked founder of Nairametrics Ugochukwu Obi-Chukwu for delivering the inauguration lecture, calling on the latter and others to become members of J9C.
The past one week has been one of the most momentous in the life of the nation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dared the undared, and triumphed. He passed a knotty test of leadership. The first of its kind. Under a haze of threats of strike by labour unions over the abrogation of petrol subsidy, President Tinubu showed peerless leadership, preparation, and attunement. When preparation meets leadership, Tinubu happens.
With mounting national debts, desiccating revenue, haemorrhaging economy, corruption, and shadowy sectoral enterprise, the removal of subsidy on petrol is coming at an auspicious time. It is either we slither down the snaky tunnel to certain economic peril or we buck up, pull together, and confront this bogeyman menacing us for decades.
Tough decisions are expected. President Tinubu affirmed a fait accompli when he said in his inaugural address that petrol subsidy ‘’is gone’’. The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 signed by former President Buhari already made the petrol subsidy regime inoperative. Although the effective abolishment of the scheme was delayed until the end of June 2023, there are no funds to finance the deficit.
But the President had been forthright and genuine about his intentions on petrol subsidy. He said during the campaigns that he would not maintain the parlous order, and that he would stop the haemorrhage.
Nigeria had been borrowing to fund petrol subsidy. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) was spending as much as N400 billion every month to subsidise the petrol price. According to Mele Kyari, NNPCL CEO, Nigeria has racked up $6 billion in petrol subsidy debts. The scheme is projected to have wolved over N11 trillion in eight years. This is clearly not sustainable, not even for any avidly populist government. Without an accurate data of Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption quota, the petrol subsidy regime was nebulous and prone to abuse, and chronic venality. Much of the subsidised product is believed to be smuggled to neighbouring West African countries by profiteers.
The argument for petrol subsidy retention is an emotive one that obviates the filth in the system. Nigeria is a quasi-socialist country, a highly subsidised country. Corruption thrives partly because of the regime of subsidies.
The President once said he had prepared himself, all his life, to lead Nigeria. His artful management of the concomitants and corollaries of the petrol subsidy removal accents this conviction. He has triumphed where many leaders failed. How did he do it?
On Monday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) suspended the planned strike. Earlier, the Joint Health Workers Union of Nigeria (JOHESU) suspended its planned strike as well. A government delegation had been meeting with the labour unions, negotiating terms of entente. The president, himself, had met with the leadership of JOHESU. He did not stay behind the ornated walls of his office while his aides do the jaw-jawing. He got his hands on the wheel.
The President was unambiguous about his proposition to the unions – providing palliatives, particularly minimum wage review — to cushion the effects of petrol subsidy removal. At a meeting with some governors, the president had said: “We need to do some arithmetic and soul searching on the minimum wage. We will have to take a look at that together, and the revenue. We must strengthen the source and application of our revenue.’’
The federal government and the labour unions agreed to ‘’establish a joint committee to review the proposal for any wage increase or award and establish a framework and timeline for implementation” and ‘’to review World Bank Financed Cash Transfer scheme and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the programme.’’
Evidently, the President anticipated a problem and primed a solution.
During the campaigns, the President made a valiant statement on axing petrol subsidy and other economic blackholes. What many considered a political suicide attempt at the time. But he stuck to his guns.
He said: “By all means, you must have electricity. And you won’t pay for estimated billing anymore. When I become president, multiple exchange rates will go away. Write it down. How can we be subsidising fuel consumption of Cameroon, Niger, Benin Republic? No matter how long you protest, we are going to remove subsidy. We can do it. We are educated enough.’’
The honesty, courage and forthrightness exemplified by the President in this instance was infectious. He did not dilly-dally or play around the critical issue with political chicanery; he made a firm statement and asked Nigerians to hold him to his word.
And staying true to principle, his first presidential dispatch was to permanently seal the drainpipe. He showed sincerity of purpose, genuineness, and clarity of mind. Honesty is infectious. Nigerians saw the sincerity of the President and the decisiveness of his leadership. He did not get into the saddle and change from Rock and Roll to Rhythm and Blues; he maintained the same tempo; the same energy, the same oomph; the same vision, the same truth, and the same purpose. When preparation meets leadership, Tinubu happens.
The President has earned public trust and goodwill for his honesty and firmness of character. He is aware. Two days after his inauguration, two law enforcement agencies got into a public brawl. He did not dither. He did not vacillate. He did not look away. He issued a stern reprimand.
Nigeria has a leader who is not afraid of taking tough decisions for the greater good. The President may have prepared himself for leadership, but destiny prepared him for Nigeria at this time.
The Attah Igala, Mathew Opaluwa Ogwuche-Akpa, has condemned the Saturday, June 3 attack on the convoy of the State Governor, Yahaya Bello by a political group while returning from Abuja to Lokoja. The Attah, who led members of the Kogi State Traditional Council of chiefs on a sympathy visit to the Governor, at the Government House in Lokoja today, June 5, strongly condemned the attack, labeling it as a criminal act that must not be repeated in Kogi State, going forward. The first class traditional ruler and President of the Council of chiefs in the State, cautioned politicians and their followers against violent campings ahead of November 2023 election. He prayed for the continuous well-being of Governor Yahaya Bello and the progress of Kogi State, even as the Ohimege-Igu of Koto Karfe, Abdulrazaq Isah Koto, emphasized that the state, which has enjoyed significant peace and tranquility under the leadership of Governor Yahaya Bello, will continue to remain peaceful. He called on the politicians to adhere to the established rules. Responding, the Governor expressed surprise at the conduct of those who attacked his convoy on Saturday. The governor narrated that on his way to Abuja on May 25th, his convoy encountered a roadblock allegedly set up by protesting truck drivers who claimed to have issues with the task force. The governor said that after waiting for hours, enduring untold hardship alongside other commuters who were unaware of the situation, he joined the security personnel in clearing the road. He said that those who were involved in subjecting other road users to such harsh conditions, were subsequently arrested and charged by the security forces. The governor said that such actions were meant to serve as a deterrent to others who may attempt to take the law into their own hands. According to him, due to a meeting of the Progressive Governors Forum with President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja, he requested the party to reschedule the Unveiling of the APC’s Deputy Governorship candidate, rescheduled for Saturday to Saturday. The Governor said that as a result of a hectic week, he was taking a naps in his car while on his way to Lokoja when he noticed that the convoy was not moving. He said that when he inquired about the reason, he was informed by his security details that it was the convoy of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) that was causing the delay. He said that despite frantic efforts by his security details to find a way through, he had no choice but to follow behind Murtala’s convoy from Koto Karfe to Lokoja, covering a distance of approximately 30 kilometers to the point that his convoy was attacked. The governor described the attackers’ actions as criminal, emphasizing that such lawlessness would never be tolerated in the state. He called on the security forces, including the traditional rulers, to play their part in ensuring the continuity of peace in the state ahead of the election. He stressed the need for collective efforts to combat criminality, saying that there is no room for division in Kogi State. Governor Yahaya Bello commended the traditional rulers for their proactive and fatherly guidance, expressing his appreciation for their visit and sympathy. He also highlighted the historical connection between the Igala and Ebira people, emphasizing that politicians campaigning along ethnic and religious lines are causing problems in the state. The governor assured the traditional leaders of his unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order in the state.
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has sentenced the General Overseer, Alter of Solution and Healing Assembly in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state, Pastor Chidiebere Okoroafor, to death for killing three persons, including his choir mistress, who he impregnated. Trial judge, Justice S. Benson, in his ruling in the murder trial, said that the evidence and confessional statement by Pastor Okoroafor proved he murdered his church’s choir mistress after getting her pregnant and also killed her friend, Chigozie Ezenwa, with her daughter, Christabel Ezenwa. Justice Benson said that the prosecution proved the case of murder against Pastor Okoroafor, ordering that he be killed by hanging his neck until he is dead or be injected with lethal injection, which also kills faster. Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command had, on December 17, 2018 arrested Okoroafor following the alarm raised by the husband to the late Chigozie Ezenwa over the killing of the three victims on December 11, 2018 in two different locations in a community in Oyigbo. Prosecution counsel from the state Ministry of Justice, Precious Ordu, and Antonia Osademe, representing the International Federation of Female Lawyers in the murder trial, expressed happiness over the judgment they described as justice well served. Counsel to the convicted pastor, Innocent Ekwu, said there were reasonable grounds to appeal the judgment against his client. Source: Vanguard News.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) last night, June 5, suspended their strike scheduled for Wednesday, June 7. The decision followed a meeting by the representatives of the Federal Government and the Organised Labour at the Presidential Villa on Monday night over fuel subsidy removal, CHANNELS TV reports. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and newly appointed Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who disclosed the outcome of the meeting to State House correspondents, read a communique stating that the agreement struck between the NLC, TUC and the team set up by President Bola Tinubu to discuss the issues arising from the subsidy removal. According to him, the Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC would establish a joint committee to review the proposal for any wage increase or award and establish a framework and timeline for implementation. “The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC would review World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the programme. “The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC to revive the CNG conversion programme earlier agreed with Labour centres in 2021 and work out detailed implementation and timing. “The Labour centres and the Federal Government to review issues hindering effective delivery in the education sector and propose solutions for implementation. “The Labour centres and the Federal Government to review and establish the framework for completion of the rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries. “The Federal Government to provide a framework for the maintenance of roads and expansion of rail networks across the country. “All other demands submitted by the TUC to the Federal Government will be assessed by the joint committee. “Consequently, the parties agreed follows: “The NLC to suspend the notice of strike forthwith to enable further consultations “The TUC and the NLC to continue the ongoing engagements with the Federal Government and secure closure on the resolutions above “The Labour Centres and the Federal Government to meet on June 19, 2023, to agree on an implementation framework.” Earlier on Monday, the National Industrial Court restrained the Organised Labour from embarking on any form of strike. Ruling on an exparte application filed before the court, Justice O.Y. Anuwe restrained the defendants (the TUC and the NLC) from embarking on the planned nationwide strike Wednesday pending the hearing and determination of the motion of notice dated June 5, 2023. The judge also ordered that the defendants be immediately served with the originating processes, the motion on notice and the order of the court. The Motion of Notice is hereby fixed for hearing for 19th June 2023, the court document showed. The Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation are applicant in the matter.
A Federal High Court has declared that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, is not corrupt. The court, today, June 5, dismissed the suit seeking to compel anti-graft agencies in the country to arrest and prosecute Atiku. Justice James Omotosho held that the suit, filed by the immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, lacked merit. Justice Omotosho said that the plaintiff was unable to disclose any reasonable cause of action in the suit to warrant the court to exercise its discretion in his favour. The judge said that the suit was premature as he, Keyamo, failed to allow law enforcement agencies to investigate the allegations against Atiku before taking the matter to court. Consequently, it dismissed the suit for want of competence. In a swift reaction, Keyamo, through a statement that was signed by the Assistant Head of his Chambers in Abuja, John Ainetor, vowed to appeal against the judgement. Keyamo, who was the spokesman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in the last Presidential campaign, said that he disagreed with the decision of the court to dismiss his suit against Atiku, insisting that “the law-enforcement agencies did not indicate their willingness to commence investigations, even if they were given more time. “We want to establish a legal principle that the society cannot wait as infinitum for law-enforcement agencies to do their statutory duties. “The suit was designed to prompt the agencies to show their readiness to investigate. “We are immediately filing an appeal against the said decision to the Court of Appeal as the struggle on this issue continues.”
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has stopped the planned strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on the removal of fuel subsidy. Justice Olufunke Anuwe, today, June 5, issued a restraining order against the NLC and all its affiliates, prohibiting them from proceeding with the strike, scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The court directed the service of the originating summons and motion on notice to be served on the NLC before the next adjourned date, set for June 19, 2023. Details shortly…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made it clear that Counter-Terrorism can only succeed when intelligence is backed by knowledge.
He insisted that counter terrorism that is not backed by knowledge and intelligence “is not going to be of any service to any nation. We are going to work on that together.”
The President, who spoke today , June 5, after undertaking a tour of the new Office of National Security Adviser and facilities at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), in Abuja, commended the officers for the efforts demonstrated in countering terrorism and the state-of-the-art facilities at the two facilities.
“What I have seen here is a demonstration of intelligence efforts to counter-terrorism. This must be backed by knowledge.
“Terrorism is not unique to Nigeria alone. It is across the world and we have to fight it. We have to eliminate it completely.
“If we as Nigerians are looking for economic revival, prosperity and development, then we have to give priority to security.”What I have seen here is a demonstration of intelligence efforts to counter-terrorism. This must be backed by knowledge
“The effort of the entire armed forces of this country must be put together in a way that there will be one single focus on securing the country.
“You can’t have disharmony in an orchestra. We must focus on one tunnel; coordinate, share information, share intelligence and work harder.
“You cannot hoard information. You cannot hoard intelligence. I am glad that Nigeria is on the path to succeed. We will, I assure you.
“We will make it a priority and that is why I am here this morning.”
President Tinubu, who described the tour of facilities at the new ONSA building as very important, expressed his willingness to do whatever necessary to support the nation’s security architecture.
In his remarks, the NSA, Major-General Babagana Monguno (Rtd), thanked the President for making the visit his first engagement outside the Villa, saying that “it reinforces his commitment, dedication and inflexible rigidity to ensuring that the security misfortunes of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and by extension the sub-region are overcome within the shortest possible time.”
Monguno pledged the total commitment and dedication of ONSA to ensuring that President Tinubu realizes the promises he made to the Nigerian people on securing the country
The Presidency, again, held a meeting with representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja today, June 4, even as no one from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) was present.
The meeting was convened by the federal government, at the Presidential villa, Abuja to discuss the consequences of fuel subsidy removal.
Similar meeting was held on Wednesday, May 31, with the NLC and TUC leadership in attendance.
The federal government’s team in today’s meeting was led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefie the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari and former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, in attendance.
Also in the meeting were the Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Zacch Adedeji; Executive Vice President, Downstream, of the NNPCL, Yemi Adetunji; former Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dele Alake; James Faleke, amon others.
On the TUC side were seven members, led by the President, Festus Osifo.
It would be recalled that the NLC President, Joe Ajaero had in a statement on May 31st titled: “That NNPC Pricing Template is Vexatious and An Ambush: The Dialogue is in Danger,” said that they will not continue the dialogue unless the new price regime is withdrawn.
The NLC Statement read: “We are worried that the Government through the NNPC despite the ongoing meeting of Stakeholders in the oil and Gas sector to manage the unilateral but unfortunate announcement by the President to withdraw subsidy on petroleum products, went ahead this morning to announce a new regime of prices under a new pricing template.
“This is an ambush and runs against the spirit and principles of Social Dialogue which remains the best platform available for the resolution of all the issues arising out of the petroleum Down-stream sector. Government cannot in one breathe be talking about deregulation and at the same time fixing the prices of Petroleum products. This negates the spirit of allowing the operation of the free market unless the government has as usual usurped, captured or become Market forces.
“It is therefore unacceptable and we seriously condemn it. Good faith negotiation is key to reaching agreement. What the government has done is like holding a gun to the head of Nigerian people and bring undue pressure on the leaders thus undermine the dialogue.
“We call on the federal government to immediately instruct the NNPC to withdraw this vexatious Pricing template to allow free flow of discussions by the parties.
“Nigerians would not accept any manipulations of any kind from any of the parties especially from the representatives of the Government.
“Our commitment to this process is buoyed on the fact that all the parties would be committed to ensuring that it is carried out within the ambits of liberty without undue pressure.
“The release of that Template may not allow us to continue if nothing is done to withdraw it so that the dialogue can continue unhindered. It is clear that Government is actually trying to scuttle the process.
“As it stands, the federal government has become fixated on their chosen course of action. Would this help this dialogue? It clearly will not. There must be flexibility to allow concessions and reasonable accommodation that will produce the best result for Nigerian people. This is what we all seek at this time.”
The organised Labour had demanded that the government return to status quo or face industrial action.
The meeting today was not conclusive as it is scheduled to reconvene on Tuesday, June 6, a day to the day the labour unions plan to embark on strike over the rise in fuel price following the withdrawal of oil subsidy.
With the astronomical rise in the price of fuel following the withdrawal of oil subsidy by the Federal Government, the Abuja Residents May be encouraged to return to the fueless bicycle for communiting to and from offices and businesses.
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Speaking after his inauguration as captain, James thanked members of the Collective for giving him 100 percent votes which he said confirmed the acceptance of his campaign of rebirth and reenergisation of the association.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made it clear that Counter-Terrorism can only succeed when intelligence is backed by knowledge.
The Presidency, again, held a meeting with representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja today, June 4, even as no one from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) was present.
When Preparation Meets Leadership; Tinubu Happens, by Fredrick Nwabufo
The past one week has been one of the most momentous in the life of the nation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dared the undared, and triumphed. He passed a knotty test of leadership. The first of its kind. Under a haze of threats of strike by labour unions over the abrogation of petrol subsidy, President Tinubu showed peerless leadership, preparation, and attunement. When preparation meets leadership, Tinubu happens.
With mounting national debts, desiccating revenue, haemorrhaging economy, corruption, and shadowy sectoral enterprise, the removal of subsidy on petrol is coming at an auspicious time. It is either we slither down the snaky tunnel to certain economic peril or we buck up, pull together, and confront this bogeyman menacing us for decades.
Tough decisions are expected. President Tinubu affirmed a fait accompli when he said in his inaugural address that petrol subsidy ‘’is gone’’. The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 signed by former President Buhari already made the petrol subsidy regime inoperative. Although the effective abolishment of the scheme was delayed until the end of June 2023, there are no funds to finance the deficit.
But the President had been forthright and genuine about his intentions on petrol subsidy. He said during the campaigns that he would not maintain the parlous order, and that he would stop the haemorrhage.
Nigeria had been borrowing to fund petrol subsidy. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) was spending as much as N400 billion every month to subsidise the petrol price. According to Mele Kyari, NNPCL CEO, Nigeria has racked up $6 billion in petrol subsidy debts. The scheme is projected to have wolved over N11 trillion in eight years. This is clearly not sustainable, not even for any avidly populist government. Without an accurate data of Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption quota, the petrol subsidy regime was nebulous and prone to abuse, and chronic venality. Much of the subsidised product is believed to be smuggled to neighbouring West African countries by profiteers.
The argument for petrol subsidy retention is an emotive one that obviates the filth in the system. Nigeria is a quasi-socialist country, a highly subsidised country. Corruption thrives partly because of the regime of subsidies.
The President once said he had prepared himself, all his life, to lead Nigeria. His artful management of the concomitants and corollaries of the petrol subsidy removal accents this conviction. He has triumphed where many leaders failed. How did he do it?
On Monday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) suspended the planned strike. Earlier, the Joint Health Workers Union of Nigeria (JOHESU) suspended its planned strike as well. A government delegation had been meeting with the labour unions, negotiating terms of entente. The president, himself, had met with the leadership of JOHESU. He did not stay behind the ornated walls of his office while his aides do the jaw-jawing. He got his hands on the wheel.
The President was unambiguous about his proposition to the unions – providing palliatives, particularly minimum wage review — to cushion the effects of petrol subsidy removal. At a meeting with some governors, the president had said: “We need to do some arithmetic and soul searching on the minimum wage. We will have to take a look at that together, and the revenue. We must strengthen the source and application of our revenue.’’
The federal government and the labour unions agreed to ‘’establish a joint committee to review the proposal for any wage increase or award and establish a framework and timeline for implementation” and ‘’to review World Bank Financed Cash Transfer scheme and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the programme.’’
Evidently, the President anticipated a problem and primed a solution.
During the campaigns, the President made a valiant statement on axing petrol subsidy and other economic blackholes. What many considered a political suicide attempt at the time. But he stuck to his guns.
He said: “By all means, you must have electricity. And you won’t pay for estimated billing anymore. When I become president, multiple exchange rates will go away. Write it down. How can we be subsidising fuel consumption of Cameroon, Niger, Benin Republic? No matter how long you protest, we are going to remove subsidy. We can do it. We are educated enough.’’
The honesty, courage and forthrightness exemplified by the President in this instance was infectious. He did not dilly-dally or play around the critical issue with political chicanery; he made a firm statement and asked Nigerians to hold him to his word.
And staying true to principle, his first presidential dispatch was to permanently seal the drainpipe. He showed sincerity of purpose, genuineness, and clarity of mind. Honesty is infectious. Nigerians saw the sincerity of the President and the decisiveness of his leadership. He did not get into the saddle and change from Rock and Roll to Rhythm and Blues; he maintained the same tempo; the same energy, the same oomph; the same vision, the same truth, and the same purpose. When preparation meets leadership, Tinubu happens.
The President has earned public trust and goodwill for his honesty and firmness of character. He is aware. Two days after his inauguration, two law enforcement agencies got into a public brawl. He did not dither. He did not vacillate. He did not look away. He issued a stern reprimand.
Nigeria has a leader who is not afraid of taking tough decisions for the greater good. The President may have prepared himself for leadership, but destiny prepared him for Nigeria at this time.
Fredrick Nwabufo, Nwabufo is a media executive.