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Biafra Day: IPOB asks WAEC to postpone exams in Southeast on May 30
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to reschedule exams planned for May 30, which is observed as ‘Biafra Day’ in the Southeast.
IPOB also urged Nnamdi Azikiwe University to postpone its convocation set for the same date.
Emma Powerful, the IPOB spokesman, explained that a sit-at-home would be observed on May 30 to commemorate Biafra Day, emphasizing that WAEC should not put children’s lives at risk on this unsafe day in the Southeast.
In an open letter to the WAEC Board and UNIZIK Vice Chancellor, Professor Charles Okechukwu Esimone, Powerful wrote, “The attention of the global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by the indomitable leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been drawn to your proposed University’s convocation date on 30th May, 2024, and WAEC examinations.
“Please reschedule your convocation and exams to a new date because May 30 is Biafra Heroes Day, a sit-at-home day for all Biafrans in Biafra Land.
“If you consider yourself a Biafran, you ought to know that May 30 is Biafra Heroes Day. We remind the University Management and WAEC Board that May 30 each year is a sacred day set aside to honor Biafra heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives for Biafrans’ survival.
“That day is sacred, and Biafrans sit-at-home to remember and honor our heroes who fell during the Nigerian genocidal war against Biafrans from 1967 to 1970. The killings have continued to this day.
“No public events are expected in Biafra Land on this day. Biafra Heroes Day is a public holiday and a sit-at-home in Biafra Land to honor our fallen heroes and heroines. All markets, schools, banks, government, and private offices should be closed.
“Movement of persons and vehicles is not allowed, except for essential or emergency services like health workers, ambulances, fire services, filling stations, hospitals, etc.
“The West African Examination Board should not endanger the lives of children as the day is not safe in Biafra territory. It is a day to stay indoors to honor those who sacrificed for our survival, and they must reschedule to another day. May 30 is Biafra Remembrance Day. If anything happens to the children scheduled for that day, they will regret it.
“Through this open letter, IPOB calls on the Vice Chancellor and Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka and any other group with programs scheduled for May 30, 2024, to postpone their events.”
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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