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We Won’t End The Struggle Until We Get Justice For Osesua & Others’–PTD Takes Battle To Court
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Comrade Joseph Dagogo-Jack of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Port Harcourt Zone, has taken a swipe at the parent union over failure to comply with the court’s decision which called for a fresh and all-inclusive national delegates conference, noting that the branch will not rest until it gets justice for disenfranchised candidates.
In a statement he made available to newsmen on Monday the Labour leader maintained that supporters loyal to Comrade Lucky Osesua, Dayyabu Garga, Obinna Humble Power, Olabisi Akinlolu etc were bullied, attacked, and disenfranchised during the preparation for the delegates conference so as to pave way for the preferred candidates under the instruction of the General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale.
He said every PTD eligible delegate has a right for their votes to count.
“Amidst what we went through; attacks, intimidation, but in the end we realized that God is a God of justice. God has heard the cry of impoverished PTD members and that is why the election held in Abuja on Thursday July 4, brought victory for Comrade Lucky Osesua, while the July 3, kangaroo delegates conference in Lagos is not recognized by the court of competent jurisdiction, and such shenanigan would surely be nullified through the instrument of the law,” Dagogo said.
The statement continues;
Osesua’s faction remains the liberation struggle, and his commitment and that of his legitimate team will give succour, sense of belonging and ease of running union activities to PTD members without extortion, intimidation or victimization to all our members in all the four zones of the branch in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna zones.
“I will continue to salute the courage of Hon. Justice O.Y Anuwe for protecting the sanctity of the temple of justice without fear or favour. Her court ordered NUPENG to forthwith put the process for the new election in motion by constituting an all-inclusive Electoral and Caretaker Committee, as ordered in the judgment in Suit No. NICN/YEN/14/2022, who shall conduct the election within 4 months from the date of this judgment’.
“But, NUPENG, on May 31, 2024, released another discriminatory and selective election guidelines to favour their preferred candidates. This is against the judgment of the court, not equitable, unfair, unjust, and against natural justice” he said
“PTD members are tired, they deserve change and that is why many of them are standing up for what they believe in, which is having a positive change for a better PTD where all drivers’ lives matter, and their welfare and wellbeing are properly taken care of.
“I am using this medium to further appeal to all PTD members to remain calm, law abiding and never to work against the seamless policies of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration in the downstream petroleum industry, while enjoining members to continue in their pivotal roles of distributing petroleum products across the country.
“Victory for Osesua, Garga, Humble and others remains intact. The judiciary has done it before, they will also repeat it once again and I have absolute confidence in them that they are truly the last hope of the common man, this time around they won’t fail us still. We won’t end this struggle until we get justice for Osesua and his team.” The statement concluded.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The exchange rate for the U.S. dollar to the Nigerian naira in the parallel market (commonly known as the black market) has been updated for Sunday, February 23, 2025. According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources, the rates are as follows
Buying Rate: ₦1,520 per dollar
Selling Rate: ₦1,530 per dollar
It is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize black market rates and advises individuals to conduct foreign exchange transactions through licensed financial institutions.
CBN Official Exchange Rate
Highest Rate: ₦1,509
Lowest Rate: ₦1,491
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate has summoned Ahmad Isa, popularly known as the Ordinary President of Brekete Family, to appear before it on February 27, 2025. The summons is reportedly linked to a recent broadcast of the Brekete Family radio show, in which Senator Natasha spoke about her grievances with Isa.
The Senate’s directive has sparked debate, particularly over its warning that Isa could be deemed a criminal if he fails to comply. Critics argue that such a stance may be an attempt to stifle press freedom and curtail the activities of Brekete Family, a well-known platform for social justice and human rights advocacy in Nigeria.
Isa, whose work has earned him widespread recognition—including an honorary doctorate from the Federal University Lokoja—has built a strong following through his intervention in public grievances and human rights cases. Many Nigerians regard Brekete Family as a voice for the marginalized, providing a platform for citizens to seek redress on issues ranging from governance to social welfare.
The Senate’s move has drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a necessary step to address concerns related to the broadcast, while others see it as an overreach that could undermine media independence and freedom of expression in the country. It remains to be seen how Isa will respond to the summons and what impact this development will have on his widely followed program.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A recently resurfaced official gazette from the Federal Military Government has confirmed that Chief Obafemi Awolowo was released and pardoned by Lt. Colonel Yakubu Gowon on August 12, 1966, ten days after his actual release on August 2,1966.
The document puts to rest claims by Radio Biafra that Lt. Colonel Emeka Ojukwu or Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi played any role in securing Awolowo’s freedom.
According to the document, upon his release from Calabar Prison, Awolowo was received in Lagos by Lt. Colonel Murtala Muhammed, who personally drove him to Dodan Barracks to meet with Head of State Lt. Colonel Gowon. However, the journey from the airport proved challenging as a massive crowd, organized by Alhaja Asabi Abibat Mogaji, mother of Nigeria’s current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, flooded the streets to welcome the revered statesman.
The gazette also refutes any suggestion that the coup plotters of January 15, 1966, including Majors Chukwuma Nzeogwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna, attempted to release Awolowo. In fact, there is no record of them making any effort to contact or rescue him from detention. Some analysts argue that had Awolowo been politically active at the time, he might have been among those executed during the coup.
This revelation further solidifies Gowon’s role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape during a tumultuous period, while also challenging revisionist narratives surrounding Awolowo’s release
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