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NYCN President Sara-Igbe Sukubo not suspended – Deputy Secretary
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has on Thursday debunked the purported suspension of its President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo.
This was made known to the media during a world press conference, held at the National Secretariat of the NYCN, by the members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of NYCN.
In a press statement signed and read by the National Deputy Secretary General of NYCN, Comrade Rikki Nwajiofor, Amb. Sukubo remains the president of the National Youth Council.
“Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo remains the only President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), any other self-acclaimed President, whether in acting capacity or not, is a desperate impostor and should be treated as such and disregarded”.
Rikki Nwajiofor further stated that the NEC of NYCN has not suspended the NYCN Deputy President – Amb. Innocent Nduanya; Secretary General – Abubakar Suleiman Esq; and the National Treasurer – Comrade Nnamdi Ezemagu. According to him, “the above mentioned members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of NYCN are still bonafide members of the NEC”.
The press text also debunked the alleged three hundred and sixty nine million naira (#369,000,000) said to have been given to NYCN during the last general elections, by political parties. According to Nwajiofor, “there was no such amount of #369,000,000 (three hundred and sixty nine million naira) given to the President of NYCN for the National Youth Council of Nigeria, during the last general elections”.
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The NYCN, while commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his efforts towards tackling the insecurities that have bedevilled the nation, has charged him to put in more efforts in ensuring that the lives of Nigerians are protected. “The Apex Youth body, under the leadership of Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, is saddened by the now daily kidnappings and gunmen attacks in most parts of the country, a situation that calls for urgent action to ensure the release of all those held in kidnappers’ dens in various parts of the country”.
The complete text of the press release reads;
“THE PRESS STATEMENT BY THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (NYCN) DELIVERED ON THIS DAY 1ST FEBRUARY, 2024, AT THE NYCN NATIONAL SECRETARIAT, FEDERAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX ABUJA.
“Good day Great Comrades, Highly Respected members of the Press and the Patriotic Citizens of this beloved nation.
“You are highly welcome to this all-important world press conference.
“As a way of introduction, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) is the umbrella body saddled with the enormous responsibility of overseeing the activities of the voluntary Youth organizations in Nigeria, as enshrined in the national Youth Policy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As the apex Youth body in Nigeria, NYCN is the mouthpiece of the millions of Nigerian Youth. It is the responsibility of the National Youth Council of Nigeria to champion the good cause of the Nigerian Youth Constituency and to ensure that government policies and interventions, as they relate to the Nigerian Youth, are disseminated adequately and positively felt by the Youth at the grassroots. NYCN works in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in ensuring that the Youth of this nation are not deprived of democratic dividends and welfare.
“We, the members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, have convened this all-important world press conference, as a matter of necessity, so as to clarify some issues and douse any tensions that might be taking place in some quarters, in the Youth Constituency.
“It was brought to our notice that some “aggrieved members” of the National Executive Council of NYCN, on the 29th of January 2024, in a failed prototype of coup d’etat”, sought to create a division in NYCN. This atrocity was perpetuated with the support of some aggrieved stakeholders of the National Youth Council of Nigeria.
“To set the records straight, the below information should be noted:
a.) That the National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has not suspended the President of NYCN – Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, nor has it suspended the Deputy President – Amb. Innocent Nduanya, Secretary General – Abubakar Suleiman Esq. and the Treasurer – Comrade Nnamdi Ezemagu. The above mentioned members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of NYCN are still bonafide members of the NEC.
b.) That Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo remains the only President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), any other self-acclaimed President, whether in acting capacity or not, is a desperate impostor and should be treated as such and disregarded.
“It is also very pertinent that we publicly refute and debunk some unconstitutional assertions of the aggrieved members of the NEC of NYCN, circulated in some media houses on the 29th of January 2024. Thus, we hereby state:
i.) That the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) operates under the NYCN 2018 Constitution, as amended. This Constitution is the highest authority guiding the NYCN. It is worthy of mention that this Constitution, which is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and with the Federal Ministry of Youth, served as the legal instrument that ushered in this current NEC into power. This 2018 NYCN Constitution, as amended, is billed to be reviewed and amended in the month of March 2024, owing to a motion moved and adopted during the last National Management Meeting held in Port Harcourt, in November, 2023.
ii.) That the drafting and ratification of the 2018 NYCN Constitution, as amended, followed the due process.
iii.) That the President of NYCN has the mandate to nominate any member of the NEC to represent him in any event or meeting where he is duly invited to attend, if he is unavoidably unavailable to attend such an event or meeting, in any State of the federation or at the Federal Capital Territory.
iv.) That the constitution of NYCN did not stipulate in any section that the President should inform the Vice Presidents of the zones whenever he intends to send letters to any agency or government at any level in Nigeria, as long as it is in the interest of the National Youth Council of Nigeria and the Nigerian Youth Constituency at large.
v.) That the appointment of the Diaspora Representatives of the NYCN was birthed via a valid motion moved and adopted during the last National Management Meeting held in Port Harcourt in November 2023. The intention of having Diaspora Representatives is to expand the tentacles of NYCN across the borders and to ensure that the Nigerian Youth in Diaspora interface with the Youth in Nigeria while opening doors for international opportunities and Youth empowerment. At the same National Management Meeting, Comrade Collins Idahosa was appointed as the Europe Governor of NYCN.
vi.) That the President and the Treasurer of NYCN have never been found wanting in any financial dealing of the NYCN.
vii.) That no fund was given to the NYCN during the last general elections, by any political party, as NYCN remains non-partisan and apolitical. It is highly unconstitutional for NYCN, at any level, to be partisan. Suffice it to say that, there was no such amount of #369,000,000 (three hundred and sixty nine million naira) given to the President of NYCN for the National Youth Council of Nigeria, during the last general elections.
viii.) That the only known names in the CAC Certificate of registration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), as the members of the Board of Trustees, are: Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Ativie (the female Representative), Hon. Sunday Dare (the then Hon. Minister in charge of the Nigerian Youth Constituency) and Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo (the President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria). It is worthy of note that the selection of the above-mentioned persons, as the members of the Board of Trustees, followed the stipulations of the NYCN 2018 Constitution, as amended. Any other person laying claim as a member or Chairman of the Board of Trustees of NYCN is an impostor and should be treated as such.
It is also worthy of mention that the last National Management Meeting, held in Port Harcourt in November 2023, gave the NEC the mandate to add more names, representing various Zones, as members of the Board of Trustees on or before the month of April 2024. The process is currently ongoing.
ix.) That the South East’s purported suspension of some members was discussed on the NEC WhatsApp platform, where most members concluded that it would not stand. Consequently, the matter was listed as part of the agenda for our next meeting. Therefore, NEC is not aware of the suspension of anybody in the zone, and anything done without the approval of NEC remains NULL and VOID.
As the next meeting of the NEC has been scheduled, since a week ago, to hold in Kaduna State on the 3rd of February, 2024 to resolve some lingering issues, especially in the South East, NEC charges aggrieved members to exhaust the organization’s internal conflict resolution mechanism and avoid taking laws into their hands. NEC warns that it will not fail to defend the NYCN Constitution and shall use every lawful means to achieve its set targets.
x.) That the purported suspension of the President of NYCN and the 3 other members of the NEC did not follow any constitutional provisions and as such is NULL AND VOID.
The constitution of the NYCN has stipulations on the procedures to be adhered to, if a member of the National Executive Council of NYCN is to be suspended. None of these stipulations, as enshrined in the NYCN 2018 constitution, as amended, was adhered to. Ipso facto, the purported suspension is a hoax, unconstitutional cum NULL AND VOID.
xi.) That this current NEC was sworn in on the 21st September 2021, in Calabar, with a mandate of 4 years. This is to say, the tenure of this present NEC will wrap up in September 2025 and an elective congress will be duly conducted to usher in a new leadership devoid of any faction. This current NEC is determined to end the factionalization of the apex Youth body in Nigeria – the NYCN, sponsored by some unpatriotic politicians to keep the Nigerian Youth divided and devoid of any strong voice.
“In the light of the above, NYCN NEC under the leadership of Amb. Sukubo appeals to all the government agencies, security agencies, governments at all levels, private institutions, voluntary Youth organizations, state chapters and the general public to disregard the fallacious press release made by the aggrieved members of the NEC and assertions there-in. Let there be no tensions in any quarters in the Nigerian Youth Constituency as the situation is under control; there is no cause for alarm.
“On the affairs of the nation, the members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) are concerned about the rising insecurity situation in the country, describing the situation as disturbing.
“The apex youth body, under the leadership of its President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, is saddened by the now daily kidnappings and gunmen attacks in most parts of the country, a situation that calls for urgent action to ensure the release of all those held in kidnappers’ dens in various parts of the country.
“NYCN observed that the alarming situation is an agonizing confirmation of the urgent need to rejig the security intelligence, command, operation, and coordination structure to stem the carnage.
“The Council, however, appreciates and commends the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his patriotism, courage, and determination in the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and other social vices plaguing our country despite daunting challenges.
“NYCN expresses confidence in Nigeria’s security high command to tackle the insecurity problem and charges President Tinubu to do more by urgently addressing the economic challenges. The Council observed that economic woes have further compounded the insecurity problem.
“As President Tinubu continues to empower the security agencies with the needed resources, we charge him to speed up the implementation of his economic policy and review where necessary to ease Nigerians’ hardship. When people can move around easily at an affordable price, when citizens can afford basic commodities, with employment opportunities and basic infrastructure, the insecurity will reduce to the barest minimum.
“The umbrella body of Youth Organizations calls on Nigerians to be at alert and continue to support President Tinubu and our security agencies in their efforts to safeguard the nation at this very critical time.
“Thank you so much for making out time to be here. With the collaboration of all the citizens, the Nigeria of our dream shall be achieved.
“Long live the NYCN!
Long live the Nigerian Youth Constituency!!
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
“May Nigeria Succeed!”
Signed:
Comrade Rikki Nwajiofor
NCYN Deputy Secretary General.
Comrade Abdulrahman Olawale
Assistant Secretary HQ


Abia State
2027: Prepare Your Will If You Plan to Write Election Results in Abia — Governor Alex Otti Warns

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has cautioned individuals plotting to manipulate the 2027 governorship election results to first “write their wills” before embarking on such a dangerous mission.
Speaking during his monthly media chat in Umuahia, the governor emphasized that his statement was not a threat but a caution informed by intelligence reports suggesting that some displaced politicians are boasting about plans to “write” election results in 2027.
“This is not a threat but a warning. If you are planning to write election results in Abia, please write your will first,” Otti declared.
He dismissed remarks attributed to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, noting that power ultimately belongs to God.
“I do not have the anointing to speak about what will happen in 2027 in 2025. But I know that power belongs to God, and He gives it to whom He wants. We should not speak when the Lord has not spoken,” he said.
Governor Otti advised Kalu to focus on his duties at the National Assembly, adding that there was no animosity between them despite the Deputy Speaker’s repeated public criticisms.
“My relationship with the Deputy Speaker didn’t start with politics. This is the second time he has publicly attacked my administration. I forgive him, but I think he suffers from what I call ‘Information Deficiency Syndrome.’”
He further clarified that according to the Protocol Act of 2000, the sixth position in Nigeria’s political hierarchy belongs to the Deputy Senate President, not the Deputy Speaker.
On Governance and Infrastructure
Governor Otti commended the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) for its consistent efforts in maintaining a cleaner environment across Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia.
“We are now moving to the next phase of waste management — recycling and turning waste into wealth,” he said, disclosing ongoing engagements with investors and institutions to actualize the plan.
The governor also announced progress in reviving key moribund industries, including Star Paper Mill, Aba Textile Mill, and Modern Ceramics, through collaborations with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and other stakeholders.
“Government is an enabler. Our goal is to revive these industries, hand them to professionals to run as private entities, and create jobs for our people,” Otti stated.
Education and Health
Governor Otti reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the education sector, revealing that over 5,395 new teachers have been deployed across the state, with plans to recruit an additional 4,000 due to rising enrollment.
He also highlighted improvements in healthcare delivery, including the reconstruction of general hospitals and recruitment of over 774 healthcare professionals, with applicants coming even from other African countries.
“We are building a health system powered by renewable energy to ensure every community has access to quality healthcare,” he said.
Power and Infrastructure Expansion
Governor Otti announced the installation of nearly 8,000 solar-powered streetlights across the state and ongoing projects aimed at achieving steady electricity supply in Aba, Umuahia, Bende, and Ohafia.
“When Aba Power reaches its full capacity of 188 megawatts, excess power will be distributed to Umuahia and other parts of the state. Light brings development, and darkness disappears where there is light,” he said.
He disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s representative, Senator Dave Umahi, recently commissioned eight newly completed roads in Abia, with more infrastructure projects including the 25km Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road and Ihechiowa Ring Road set to begin soon.
On Defection Rumours
Governor Otti debunked speculations about plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he remains committed to his principles.
“You don’t take decisions simply because others are taking them. We are not people who follow the crowd,” he affirmed.
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American Accuses Reno Omokri of Deception, Calls Him “Pathological Liar” as Omokri Dismisses Christian Genocide Claims

A former Texas Mayor, Mike Arnold, has accused former Nigerian presidential aide Reno Omokri of deception and manipulation, describing him as a “pathological liar” who thrives on calculated deceit.
In a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), Arnold said he had witnessed Omokri’s alleged dishonesty firsthand during personal and professional encounters both in the United States and Nigeria.
“The truth about Reno Omokri is sad. I’ve seen it up close. Reno doesn’t lie like most liars. He lies calm, cool, constant. Up close, he’s reptilian. Chilling. Soulless. Yet so charming,” Arnold wrote.
Arnold, who claimed to have hosted Omokri in Texas and attended his birthday safari in Kenya, accused the former presidential aide of falsifying events, exaggerating connections, and fabricating ownership of luxury assets.
He recounted an incident where Omokri allegedly showcased luxury cars online, falsely claiming ownership of two vehicles belonging to Arnold’s friend.
Arnold also alleged that during a fact-finding mission to Nigeria on Christian persecution, Omokri promised high-level meetings with President Bola Tinubu, NSA Nuhu Ribadu, and the Sultan of Sokoto, none of which materialized.
“Looking back, those promises were props for his narrative for clout and manipulation,” he wrote.
Arnold further accused Omokri of misrepresenting him on Nigerian television, falsely introducing him as the current mayor of Blanco, Texas, and a close associate of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.
“On live TV, he called me a Republican mayor—we don’t even have partisan municipal elections. He also said I’m a personal friend of Ted Cruz. False,” Arnold stated.
Quoting Psalm 101:7, Arnold said Omokri’s actions were “soulless” and “evil,” adding that “lying to cover up the Christian genocide raging in Nigeria is a bridge too far.”
“People must know Reno Omokri is a pathological, habitual, calculating, self-serving liar from someone who knows him personally so they won’t trust his sleazy attempts to bury the blood of tens of thousands of Nigerian martyrs with the manure spewing from his mouth,” Arnold wrote.
He also accused Omokri of harboring political ambitions, claiming that he plans to run for vice president under National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
Omokri, however, recently appeared on Arise News Night, dismissing reports of a Christian genocide in Nigeria as “ludicrous,” insisting that both Christians and Muslims are victims of insecurity across the country.
“Killings happen equally to Christians and Muslims,” Omokri said, urging Nigerians not to allow Western narratives to sow religious division.
The exchange has since sparked intense debate online, with many Nigerians weighing in on the authenticity of Arnold’s claims and Omokri’s controversial statements on religious persecution.
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Biafra
BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu’s Ailment Not Life-Threatening – Court Adopts NMA Findings

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adopted a medical report by a panel set up by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), which found that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is not suffering from any life-threatening ailment.
The NMA panel, constituted by the association’s president on the order of Justice James Omotosho, was tasked with determining Kanu’s actual health condition following conflicting claims from medical experts representing both the prosecution and the defence.
According to the report submitted to the court on October 13 by the prosecution team led by Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), and partly read in open court on Thursday, the panel concluded that Kanu’s condition is not life-threatening and that he is fit to stand trial.
Justice Omotosho, citing the report and noting no objections from either side, ruled that the trial would proceed.
The judge subsequently granted the defence six consecutive days — from October 23 to October 28 — to open and close its case.
Additionally, the court approved an oral application by defence counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), requesting that Kanu’s legal team be allowed to hold private consultations with him outside the Department of State Services (DSS) facility to ensure confidentiality.
Justice Omotosho ruled that the private meeting will take place in the courtroom between 9 a.m. and 12 noon on October 22, with only Kanu and his lawyers present.
The court further ordered that Kanu should continue receiving medical care at the DSS medical facility pending further proceedings.
One of Kanu’s lawyers, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the development after Thursday’s sitting.
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Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Resigns from PDP with 23 Assembly Members

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Resigns from PDP with 23 Assembly Members
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP on Wednesday during a state executive council meeting in Yenagoa, accompanied by 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, including Speaker Abraham Ngobere and Deputy Speaker Faithful Ebi.
His Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, confirmed the move, attributing it to ‘obvious reasons’ without specifics, while Diri thanked PDP supporters and reaffirmed his dedication to Bayelsa’s progress.
“Today, I have formally resigned my membership from PDP for obvious reasons.” – Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri.
The defection ends the PDP’s control of the state since 1999 and hints at a potential shift to the All Progressives Congress before the 2027 elections.
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Davido Announces 5IVE Alive Tour in Five Cities in Nigeria

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has revealed the Nigerian dates for his 5IVE Alive Tour, linked to his fifth studio album released in April 2025, following a successful North American run.
The tour kicks off on October 26 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, and includes stops in Yola, Enugu, Ibadan, culminating on December 25 in Lagos.
Tickets are now available starting at ₦5,000 for most venues, with fans urged to purchase quickly amid high demand.

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