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NDC: Aisha Yesufu rejected House of Reps ticket – Dickson

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June 12, 2026

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National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, says he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, offered Aisha Yesufu a House of Representatives ticket, but she turned it down.

Dickson made this disclosure while speaking at the party’s stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja.

This comes following the recent internal political wranglings within the party.

Recall that Yesufu in a post on her verified X handle on Thursday said Dickson seems to be fighting a war no one is waging against him.

“Now, talking about the FCT, do you know that Peter Obi and I offered Aisha Yesufu a House of Representatives ticket, but she turned it down?

“House of Representatives that people are fighting for, she said she’s too big for it,” he said.

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Plateau community urges Tinubu to release compensation for land acquired for Military barracks since 1972

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June 12, 2026

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The District Head of Miango in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Daniel Chega, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to approve the immediate release of compensation funds for lands acquired for the establishment of Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, home to the 3rd Armoured Division of the Nigerian Army.

Chega made the appeal while addressing youths, widows, orphans and other stakeholders affected by the acquisition on Friday in Miango District in Bassa LGA of the State.

The paramount ruler decried decades of delay and lack of adequate response by the Federal Government since the land was acquired in 1972.

According to the traditional ruler, “the prolonged delay in compensation payment has continued to inflict hardship on affected families who lost farmlands and sources of livelihood following the acquisition.

He disclosed that, “a joint assessment of affected properties and farmlands had earlier been conducted by officials of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, the Ministry of Defence, the Plateau State Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning, alongside consultants, and the report had already been submitted to the Ministry of Defence.

Chega said despite repeated follow-up visits and reminders to relevant government agencies, including the Ministries of Defence and Works and Housing, “no payment has been made and no clear timeline communicated.”

“My people have demonstrated patience, understanding and cooperation over the years, but the prolonged delay has created severe economic hardship and is beginning to threaten peace and stability within the affected communities,” he said.

The monarch further revealed that in search of a resolution, he led representatives of the community on a courtesy visit to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, who sympathised with their situation and assured them of efforts towards addressing the matter.”

He also called on the National Security Adviser, Service Chiefs and the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, to “intervene urgently to facilitate compensation payment and ensure justice for the affected communities.”

While reaffirming the community’s support for government policies and development initiatives, Chief Chega stressed that, “many families remain displaced and without sustainable means of livelihood as a result of the land acquisition.”

He maintained that the demand for compensation was legitimate and expressed hope that the current administration would act swiftly to provide relief and restore confidence among affected residents.

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NCC Appoints Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Board Chairman to Drive Nigeria’s Tech Skills Transformation

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June 12, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECGE -ESEZOBOR—The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as the Interim Chairman of the Governing Board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). This strategic move is part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to reposition the institute to meet the growing demands of Nigeria’s evolving digital economy.

The announcement was disclosed on Monday in a statement by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha.

According to the Commission, the appointment is aimed at strengthening the institute’s capacity to respond to the rapid transformation of the communications sector and the emerging requirements of the broader digital market.

Alongside Princess Emiko, the NCC named Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner for Technical Services, and Ms. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, as interim board members. They are expected to work closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer of DBI, David Daser, as well as other continuing board members whose tenures remain valid.

Established by the NCC in May 2004, the Digital Bridge Institute was originally created as a specialized training center for telecommunications and information technology.
However, the Commission noted that the sector has since transitioned into a wider digital economy that demands continuous skills development and advanced technical capacity.

The NCC emphasized that the restructuring of the institute reflects the vital role communication infrastructure plays in national development and economic sovereignty.

A major driver of this initiative is Nigeria’s youth demographic, with approximately 70 percent of the population under the age of 30, making targeted skills development a critical component of the national transformation agenda.

To address this, the Commission stated that the renewed focus of the institute will center on five key areas: education and training, research and development, innovation, economic impact and growth, and emerging policy and regulation.

This new strategy was developed through extensive consultations involving key public stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the Federal Ministry of Education, TETFund, the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). The initiative is ultimately designed to align DBI’s mandate with modern technological realities and strengthen Nigeria’s overall position in the global digital economy.

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