The former Anambra State governor maintained that rather than focusing on the 2027 general election, President Tinubu should concentrate on restoring security and rebuilding public confidence in his administration.
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In a policy reflection titled “Beyond Service Year: Reimagining NYSC as Nigeria’s Youth Development Engine,” Imagwe argued that while the NYSC has remained a symbol of national unity since its establishment in 1973, the country’s evolving security, economic, and labour market realities demand a more robust and future-oriented approach.
Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme anchored by Seun Okinbaloye, Okonkwo dismissed criticisms from Obi’s supporters, saying, “These people make noise. Let them go to the Atlantic Ocean; we will meet them there.”
The initiatives, coordinated by various ministries, departments, and agencies, are designed to equip young Nigerians with in-demand skills, improve access to finance, and support business development across sectors including technology, agriculture, manufacturing, and the creative economy.
According to Hassan, Abia is among 15 states that qualified for the 500,000-dollar grant after publishing their 2025 Citizens’ Budgets for basic education and primary healthcare, a key requirement under the programme’s performance assessment framework.
The justices ruled that the proposed restrictions were inconsistent with constitutional protections and decades of judicial precedent, including the landmark United States v. Wong Kim Ark decision of 1898, which firmly established birthright citizenship under the Constitution.
Imagwe further argued that trust between government, security agencies and local communities remains essential for effective intelligence gathering and crime prevention, saying the proposed reform presents an opportunity to rebuild public confidence in Nigeria’s security architecture.
Onyeka departs Brentford after making 87 appearances in all competitions since joining the club from Danish side FC Midtjylland in July 2021. He was Brentford’s first signing following their promotion to the Premier League and featured prominently in his debut campaign as the Bees finished 13th. During that period, he also represented Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Among the key reforms approved by the Council are the introduction of a technology-driven call-up process, risk-sensitive deployment to enhance the safety of corps members, and a redesigned six-week orientation programme with greater emphasis on leadership development, entrepreneurship, digital skills and specialised career pathways.
Executive Chairman of Pi-CNG & EV, Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed, disclosed this in a statement on Monday while reflecting on his first year in office. He highlighted major milestones recorded since his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Commission clarified at the time that it had no role in the reported approvals, reiterating that the regulatory framework governing such approvals remains suspended following an interim injunction granted by the Federal High Court in Lagos on April 15, 2026, in a suit instituted by the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN).
He described the progress recorded in the sector as transformational, noting that the government’s interventions are gradually reshaping Nigeria’s energy landscape and positioning the country for a more sustainable future.