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NAOSS distances self from ‘illegal election’, says it was conducted by impostors
The Legislative Arm of the National Association of Ogun State Students, NAOSS, has said, the Thursday’s election held to swear in new executive members of the association was illegal and conducted by impostors.
The student body stated that the election allegedly carried out by individuals attempting to mislead the association was also conducted without the supervision, approval, or involvement of the duly constituted Convention Planning Committee (CPC) Chairman, who was legally appointed by the Legislative Arm.
According to the students body this was a fundamental breach and rendered the process invalid.
The students in a statement signed by the Senate president, Omole Ayomade and clerk, Akinsola Prisca, on Friday, said the “so-called elected president and some other aspirants involved in the illegal process are already graduates and therefore ineligible to contest under NAOSS rules.”
The statement reads, “The Legislative Arm of the National Association of Ogun State Students, NAOSS, hereby addresses the unlawful activities recently carried out by individuals attempting to mislead the association.
“An illegal election was conducted on Thursday, without the supervision, approval, or involvement of the duly constituted Convention Planning Committee (CPC) Chairman, who was legally appointed by the Legislative Arm. This fundamental breach alone renders the process invalid.
“In addition, individuals who falsely paraded themselves as Senators were used to create the appearance of legitimacy. The so-called elected president and some other aspirants involved in this illegal process are already graduates and therefore ineligible to contest under NAOSS rules.
“Most troubling, the mace earlier declared missing by the Legislative Arm was found in the possession of these perpetrators. Any gathering where this missing mace is used is unconstitutional and automatically illegal. The Legislative Arm therefore declares that the said election is null, void, and of no effect. It has no legitimacy, no recognition, and no authority within NAOSS.”
They commended the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, their swift intervention to halt the process, saying their calm engagement prevented disorder and protected the integrity of NAOSS.
“We deeply appreciate the effort of the Nigeria police force, in defending the constitution of our noble association. Their prompt intervention in stopping an illegal gathering/election on Thursday 11th of December, at NLC secretariat leme, Abeokuta, speaks volumes of how proactive the police command in Ogun state operates.
“The maturity and due process demonstrated by the officers on the ground and their timely action safeguarded genuine student leaders from manipulation and reaffirmed our trust in the Police as a dependable institution committed to peace and the rule of law.”
The association, however, called for sustained vigilance and continuous collaboration with the police command to prevent future disruptions or chaos in its coming elections slated for Saturday, 13th December 2025.
The Legislative Arm added that it will be held under the supervision of the legally constituted Convention Planning Committee and reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of NAOSS and upholding the constitution that binds them.
The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance as a palliative for the state workforce to cushion the effects of the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Kayode Martins, in a statement released on Monday, March 23, disclosed that the governor has granted the request of the union on the issue of transportation allowance.
The statement read
“Following the intervention and formal request made by the State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) earlier this morning, the state government has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance for all workers in the state.
The newly approved allowance is set to take effect from April 2026, providing much-needed relief to workers grappling with rising transportation costs amid current economic challenges.
This development comes as a direct response to sustained advocacy by the state NLC, aimed at cushioning the impact of increased living expenses on the workforce.
Further details on implementation are expected to be communicated by the relevant government authorities in due course.”
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Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation bags 72years imprisonment for diverting N868.46 million security funds
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, March 23, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine.
DailyTrust reports that in the judgment delivered, Justice Omotosho held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been able to prove the nine-count money laundering charge beyond reasonable doubt.
According to the judge, the defendant is hereby convicted as charged.
Justice Omotosho convicted Nwabuoku in all the nine counts and sentenced him to eight years imprisonment in each of the counts, making 72 years.
The judge, however, ordered that the counts shall run concurrently.
Justice Omotosho, who described Nwabuoku’s act of diverting funds meant for security and defence while he served as Director of Finance and Account in the Ministry of Defence as “appalling,” commended the EFCC for being detailed in its prosecution.
The judge observed that the evidence of the 9th prosecution witness that Nwabuoku voluntarily refunded part of the siphoned money of over N200 million during investigation was not controverted by the defence.
Nwabuoku served as the Director of Finance and Accounts in the Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021. He became acting Accountant General of the Federation in May 2022.
The police in Delta state have arrested eleven more suspects over the sexu@l ass@ults recorded during what was described as a “r@ping festival” in Oramudu Quarters in Ozoro last Thursday, March 19.
In a statement released on Saturday, March 21, the spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, said the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) was tasked with conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.
Edafe said operatives of CP-SAT conducted a thorough analysis of available video evidence and intelligence, leading to the arrest of eleven additional suspects identified as Samson Atukpodo, Steven ovie, Ugbevo Samson, Afoke Akporobaro, Evidence Oguname, and six others. Edafe mentioned that these latest arrests bring the total number of suspects currently in police custody in connection with the incident to fifteen (15)
“The Command reiterates that preliminary findings indicate that the unfortunate incident was perpetrated by criminal elements who exploited the situation to engage in acts of sexu@l v!olence, which are in no way representative of any legitimate cultural practice.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, condemns these acts in totality and reassures the public that the Command remains resolute in its determination to ensure that all those involved are identified, arrested, and prosecuted in accordance with the law. Members of the public, particularly victims and witnesses, are once again encouraged to come forward with credible information that will aid ongoing investigations. The Command assures that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.”the statement in part reads
Fuel price hike: Gov Makinde announces N10,000 transport support for workers
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