I’II ONLY DROP FIGHT WITH TINUBU IF SUPREME COURT RULES IN HIS FAVOUR – Atiku Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 election, has given condition under which he would drop the “fight” against President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, who came second in the election, had challenged the victory of the president in court, but lost as the … Continue reading ATIKU’S PRESS CONFERENCE ON TINUBU’S CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is unfazed by the press conference addressed by former Vice President and Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar earlier today. The press conference lacked purpose and delivered nothing except the pitiful regurgitation of lies, mindless distortions and deliberate falsehood on his infantile obsession with the academic record of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed … Continue reading Yet Again Atiku Abubakar Beats His Tattered Drum Of Shame; APC Reacts To Press Conference

Jon Fosse Is the 2023 Laureate. The Norwegian writer was honored “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable.” The prize is awarded for a writer’s entire body of work. Here’s what to know. The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to the Norwegian novelist and playwright Jon Fosse “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to … Continue reading JON FOSSE WINS 2023 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State chapter has rejected the decisions of the Governorship, National, and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal for Rivers State which dismissed the petitions of it’s Governorship candidate, Pastor (Arch) Tonye Cole mni, and all her Senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates. We consider the reason for arriving at the decision to dismiss the petition of … Continue reading RIVERS APC REJECTS TRIBUNAL RULINGS AGAINST HER CANDIDATES

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nominees selected by President Bola Tinubu for positions on the board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). These nominations which had been reviewed by the Committee of the Whole include Chiedu Ebie as the NDDC Board Chairman for Delta State, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku as the Managing Director/CEO representing Bayelsa, and Boma Iyaye as the Executive Director … Continue reading SENATE CONFIRMS EBIE, OGBUKU, OTHERS FOR NDDC BOARD

Press Release Bro Obuah Lauds Rivers Election Tribunal Ruling, Congratulates Gov Fubara’s Victory As the overwhelming Monday, October 2, 2023, victory of the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara at the Rivers State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal continues to generate reactions and goodwill messages from well meaning Nigerians, the man who steered the ship of the Rivers State PDP Campaign Council as Director General and … Continue reading BRO OBUAH LAUDS RIVERS ELECTION TRIBUNAL RULING, CONGRATULATES GOV FUBARA ON VICTORY

Delta State Government says it is appreciative of the support and cooperation it has been enjoying from online publishers in the state. Executive Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Comrade Felix Ofou, expressed the appreciation when he played host to a delegation of the Delta Online Publishers Forum, (DOPF) led by the Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Enebeli. Comrade Ofou noted that members of the Forum … Continue reading DELTA GOVT PROMISES ROBUST PARTNERSHIP WITH DELTA ONLINE PUBLISHERS

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, firmly stated that they do not owe anyone an apology for establishing the Labour Party (LP). During the last general election, the LP emerged as one of the prominent political parties in the country. It made significant strides in the National Assembly, securing six Senate seats and 34 House of Representatives seats. In an interview on … Continue reading WE OWE NO APOLOGY FOR FORMING LABOUR PARTY – Ajaero

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, lauded religious leaders for their prayers and contributions to the peace and development of the country, saying the prayers of the church has been a stabilizing factor in Nigeria. Governor Oborevwori gave the commendation when he received on courtesy visit, the State Executive of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by the State Chairman, Apostle Sylvanus … Continue reading OBOREVWORI LAUDS RELIGIOUS LEADERS’ CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATION BUILDING

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REACHED BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF NIGERIA (TUC) AS A RESULT OF DISPUTE ARISING FROM WITHDRAWAL OF SUBSIDY ON THE PRICE OF PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT (PMS) ON MONDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023 Arising from the withdrawal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Federal Government and … Continue reading MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REACHED BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF NIGERIA (TUC) AS A RESULT OF DISPUTE ARISING FROM WITHDRAWAL OF SUBSIDY ON THE PRICE OF PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT (PMS) ON MONDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023 (For The Records)

Both pro- and anti-Tinubu news outlets and blogs are selectively reporting the documents that Chicago State University handed over to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday. Here are 6 non-partisan tidbits I discovered from poring over them: 1. Chicago State University’s Office of the Registrar affirmed that Bola A. Tinubu indeed attended the university “from August 1977 through June 1979” and was “awarded a Bachelor … Continue reading 6 MAJOR FINDINGS ABOUT TINUBU FROM THE CSU DOCUMENTS – By Farooq Kperogi

***Restates Commitment To Serve Rivers People Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has described the rulings by the Governorship Election Tribunal that upheld his election victory as the beginning of the confirmation of the trust expressed in him by Rivers people. A statement by Boniface Onyedi, SSA, Media to the Rivers State Governor disclosed that Governor Fubara, at a brief thanksgiving service that held … Continue reading TRIBUNAL RULINGS: AFFIRMATION OF RIVERS PEOPLE TRUST IN US – GOV. FUBARA

Somehow, death chose our 63rd Independence Day anniversary to remind us of the bad state of federal roads in the Niger Delta, perhaps across the nation. As President Bola Tinubu was performing the anniversary ritual in Abuja, a petrol tanker was struggling through the cracks, ditches and gullies around Koko Junction on the East-West highway. It failed, eventually fell, exploded its inflammable content, charred nearby … Continue reading DEATH ON THE EAST-WEST ROAD: IF ONLY WE HAD BEEN FAIR TO OURSELVES… – By Fred Edoreh

PRESS RELEASE: NLC, TUC SUSPEND INDEFINITE STRIKE The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly suspend the indefinite strike billed for October 3, 2023 following the removal of fuel subsidy. It would be recalled that the Nigeria Labour Congress had directed its affiliate member Unions across the country to mobilise and shut down the country following the refusal of government … Continue reading Breaking: NLC, TUC SUSPEND INDEFINITE STRIKE

The Nasarawa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (GEPT) sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has reversed the results of the March 18 election and declared David Ombugadu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the election. Delivering the judgement virtually on Monday, the Tribunal chaired by Justice Ezekiel Ajayi annuled the result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which gave victory to … Continue reading Ombugadu Triumphs In Nasarawa, As Guber Tribunal Sacks Gov. Sule

The Rivers State gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Rivers, Beatrice Itubo challenging the election of His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The three-member panel of the Tribunal led by Justice Cletus Emifonye dismissed the petition for lacking merit and for failing to prove … Continue reading Victory For Sim Fubara, As Rivers Guber Tribunal Dismisses Itubo, LP’s Petition

President Bola Tinubu has approved N35,000 as a provisional wage award for all treasury-paid federal government workers for six months. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, confirming that this followed consultations between the federal government and the leadership of the labour unions at the Presidential Villa. The highlights of the decision reached at the … Continue reading Recap of FG’s 5 Key Commitments To Nigerian Workers, As Organized Labour Mulls Indefinite Strike.

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE MEETING BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC), AND TRADE UNIONS CONGRESS (TUC). The Federal Government, on Sunday, October 1, 2023 met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on measures to address the dispute arising from the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The parties noted … Continue reading UPDATE: Labour, FG Resolutions To Address Fuel Subsidy Removal Dispute

TherePresident Bola Tinubu-led government on Sunday evening announced that the N25,000 provisional wage increment announced for low-grade workers is now applicable to all levels of civil servants. The announcement was made by the Chief of Staff (CoS) to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. This is coming after the organized Labour, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), rejected … Continue reading Breaking: NLC/TUC Set To Suspend Indefinite Strike, As FG Extends N25,000 Increment To All Workers; Makes Other Concessions

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said that his administration was irrevocably committed to advancing urban-rural integration, through the construction of critical road infrastructure and urban renewal. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remark at the 63rd Independence Day anniversary of the nation at the Cenotaph Asaba, the State capital. He paid glowing tributes to the Country’s founding fathers and prayed for God’s … Continue reading DELTA COMMITTED TO URBAN-RURAL INTEGRATION – Oborevwori

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has sent his condolences to the families of victims who got burnt, following a tanker explosion at Koko junction, along Warri – Benin expressway on Sunday, October 1. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor commiserated with the victims’ families on the sad incident. He disclosed that the State Emergency Management … Continue reading Gov. Oborevwori Mourns Tanker Explosion Victims In Delta

63RD INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY SPEECH BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU October 1, 2023 “Dear Compatriots, “It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. “On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would … Continue reading 63rd Independence Anniversary: ‘I’M DIFFERENT. I WONT ERECT OUR NATIONAL HOME ON A FOUNDATION OF MUD’ – Tinubu

Delta State has won the 2023 National Youth Games (NYG) tagged “Asaba 2023” with a total of 116 medals to underline it’s dominance of the games. Team Delta bagged 51 gold; 34 silver and 31 bronze medals to emerge 7th consecutive winners, Lagos State came second with a total of 61 medals comprising 21 gold; 19 silver and 21 bronze while Edo State came third … Continue reading Asaba 2023: DELTA WINS 7TH NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated Nigerians on the 63rd independence anniversary of the nation. Governor Oborevwori’s felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, wherein the Governor implored Nigerians not to give up despite the Country’s current dire circumstances. He urged Deltans and other Nigerians to support governments at all levels in their quest to salvage … Continue reading INDEPENDENCE: Oborevwori Felicitates Nigerians at 63

PRESS STATEMENT My 63rd Independence Day Anniversary Message To Nigerians The event of this year’s Independence Day is coming at a time when the country is at a crossroads in many aspects of our national lives. Sixty-three years ago, when this great country acquired independence, it was upon the promise of abundant prosperity and the principle of social justice. As a nation, we have continued … Continue reading 63rd Anniversary: ATIKU RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE TO NIGERIAN

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said that only God makes it possible for men to gain leadership positions. Oborevwori stated this on Friday evening at a thanksgiving held at the Government House Chapel, Asaba in appreciation to God for his multiple victories at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The Governor who was joined by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, former Governor of the … Continue reading TRIBUNAL: Only God Appoints Leaders, Says Oborevwori; Dedicates Victory To God, Deltans

PRESS STATEMENT 29th September, 2023 DELTA PDP CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI ON HIS TRIBUNAL VICTORY, CALLS ON OPPOSITION TO JOIN HANDS WITH HIM IN THE INTEREST OF DELTA Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has congratulated the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on his well-deserved victory at the State Election Petitions Tribunal. The felicitations was contained in a message by the Delta State PDP … Continue reading DELTA PDP CONGRATULATES OBOREVWORI ON HIS TRIBUNAL VICTORY, CALLS ON OPPOSITION TO JOIN HANDS WITH HIM IN INTEREST OF DELTA

The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, has affirmed Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as the duly elected Governor of the state. Delivering judgement on Friday, September 29, 2023, the three member panel of the tribunal led by Justice C.H. Ahuchaogu dismissed the petition filed by candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege for want of merit. The tribunal held … Continue reading OBOREVWORI TRIUMPHS, AS DELTA GUBER TRIBUNAL DISMISSES OMO-AGEGE, GBAGI, KEN PELA’S PETITIONS

I have directed my legal team to appeal the judgment, says Omo-Agege The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has directed his legal team to immediately proceed with an appeal against today’s judgment of the governorship election tribunal that upheld the election of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as governor of Delta State.Senator Omo-Agege … Continue reading OMO-AGEGE REJECTS DELTA GUBER TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT; DIRECTS LEGAL TEAM TO APPEAL RULING

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has accepted the public apology made by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, noting that as a person of faith, he was under obligation to accept the apology. In a letter titled, “Re: Public Apology By The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu,” the governor said in good faith, he trusts that the public apology as expressed … Continue reading ‘TO ERR IS HUMAN, TO FORGIVE IS DIVINE’…; GOV OBASEKI ACCEPTS SHAIBU’S APOLOGY

The governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna State on Thursday sacked Governor Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Delivering judgement in a petition which the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Isah Mohammed Ashiru, filed to challenge the victory of Governor Uba Sani, the tribunal declared that the 2023 governorship election in the state was inconclusive. The three-man panel led by … Continue reading Ashiru, PDP Kaduna Guber Candidate Sheds Light On Tribunal Ruling, Confirms Nullification Of Uba Sani’s Victory; As Panel Declares Election Inconclusive

Normalcy has returned to the federal Ministry of Works, as the minister, David Umahi has apologised to the members of staff and promised to improve their welfare. The Nation reported that the minister, at about 8 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, locked the entrance to the ministry against workers who arrived late for work. The staff, however, complained that although the actions of the Minister … Continue reading UPDATE: Umahi Eats Humble Pie, Tenders Apology To Workers After Protest; Pledges Better Welfare Package For Staff

Protesting workers in the Ministry of Works on Thursday locked the minister, Dave Umahi, inside his office. The workers, who accused Umahi of high-handedness, adding that the minister prevented workers who were late to work from gaining access to the ministry. The union members comprising the Housing and Works Ministry decided to lock up the ministry. The workers also blocked entry and exit into the … Continue reading Umahi In Trouble; Protesting Workers Tell Pres. Tinubu To Sack Him As Works Minister

Reports claiming President Bola Tinubu would announce a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers on Independence Day October 1, has been described as false and misleading by the Ministry of Labour. Olajide Oshundun, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Labour on Wednesday, September 28, released a statement which reads; “The attention of the Ministry of Labour and Employment has been drawn … Continue reading DON’T EXPECT NEW MINIMUM WAGE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM TINUBU ON OCT 1; MINISTRY OF LABOUR DEBUNKS WAGE AWARD RUMOR

Rivers State Governorship Candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections, Pastor Tonye Cole, has lamented that the state chapter of the party was shocked to discover President Bola Tinubu appointed Nyesom Wike, the immediate past governor of the state, and some card-carrying members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party into his cabinet. Speaking on behalf of the leaders, the APC governorship … Continue reading Pres. Tinubu Rewarding PDP Members Against Our Party Members; Cole, Peterside, Rivers APC Chieftains Complain To Ganduje

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration has zero tolerance for sub-standard projects and urged appointees to strive for excellence by engaging only contractors with proven track record of performance. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge while inaugurating the boards of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency at Government House, Asaba. Members of the … Continue reading No Room For Sub-Standard Projects In Delta – OBOREVWORI

Retirees in Delta State under the aegis of Association of Contributory Retirees (ACR) will, on Thursday, October 5, 2023, file out in their numbers, to protest against an alleged plan by the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON Delta State, to extort the sum of N4 million from each retiree’s gratuity take home benefits. Notice of the protest was contained in a Communique issued … Continue reading PROTEST: Delta Retirees Set For Showdown With Oborevwori Over Alleged ALGON N4million Deduction, Oct 5

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TU ) have directed their members and affiliate bodies to start a mass action on October 3, as a protest against the state of the nation. President of NLC, Joseph Ajaero and that of TUC, Festus Osifo, made the declaration at a press briefing in Abuja, issued at the end of virtual meetings of their … Continue reading NLC, TUC Declare Indefinite Nationwide Strike From October 3rd, 2023

Ijaw National Leader and convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has written an open letter to thank Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State over the N78 billion contract recently awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited. The contracts were for the construction of three flyover bridges, cloverleaf and road expansion in Effurun and Warri areas of the state. Clark, a former … Continue reading N78BN EFFURUN/WARRI FLYOVER: Oborevwori Gets E.K Clark’s ‘Pat On The Back’

Minister Of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has Appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC to Continue talks with the the federal government instead of embarking on an indefinite strike, even as he revealed that Workers will soon be given an improved wage award, in line with one of the demands which Labour leaders have placed before the FG in the course of their prolonged … Continue reading Lalong Appeals To NLC To Continue Dialogue With FG, As Govt Entices Workers With Wage Award, To Avert Indefinite Strike

The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Monday, September 25, adopted the final written addresses in the petition filed by the candidate of Labour Party, Ken Pela, challenging the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Counsels to the first, second, third and fourth respondents effortlessly adopted their final written addresses dated and filed September 18 and their … Continue reading DELTA GUBER: Pela’s Counsel Goofs As Tribunal, Parties Adopt Final Written Addresses

The project officer for hostel accommodation at the ongoing 7th National Youth Games, NYG in Asaba, Delta State, Dr Ademola Are has cleared air on the controversy surrounding the state of hostel accommodation at the games. Dr Are while speaking to the media at the St. Patrick College venue of the rugby event of the games, said shift in date of the competition affected the … Continue reading NYG Project Manager Counters Reports on Poor Hostel Facilities with Evidence

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has charged electoral umpires to ensure free, fair, transparent, and credible elections that will generally reflect the will of the people. Governor Oborevwori who gave the charge while swearing-in Chairman and members of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission DSIEC, on Monday in Asaba, said Nigerians from all walks of life were desirous of an electoral process where … Continue reading NIGERIANS DESIROUS OF TRUE ELECTORAL PROCESS – Oborevwori

Minister of Sports Development Senator John Enoh, says the success of sports development policy of the new dispensation, will address societal challenges confronting the nation. The Minister stated this at a news conference held at the Media center of the Stephen Keshi stadium in Asaba, one of the venues of the ongoing National Youth Games in Delta State. Senator John Enoh said the ministry was … Continue reading NYG Strategic To Addressing Societal Challenges, Sports Devt. – ENOH

The Prosperity Youth Coalition, a group of youth working for the re-election of Governor Douye Diri and Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been inaugurated at the Peace Park in Yenagoa,. The youth group led by its Director-General, Comrade Doubra Komoku pledged total support for the re-election campaign. The PDP National Financial Secretary, Mr. Daniel Woyengikuro, performed the inauguration and received some defectors from the APC … Continue reading BAYELSA GUBER POLL: Gov. Diri Inaugurates Youth Coalition, Appreciates Bayelsa Youths For Forward Thinking

The Bayelsa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Council of Islamic Affairs in the state have endorsed Governor Douye Diri and his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo for re-election. This was just as the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Dave Umahi, also saluted the efforts of the Senator Diri-led administration at developing Bayelsa in the last … Continue reading CAN, Islamic Council Endorse Gov Diri, Deputy For Second Term; As Umahi Commends Prosperity Administration

Former Kogi governors Captain Idris Wada and Alhaji Ibrahim Idris have endorsed Senator Dino Melaye as the state’s next governor. The duo expressed their unwavering vote of confidence in Senator Melaye’s leadership. Senator Melaye is contesting to be the state’s governor under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Captain Wada and Alhaji Idris stated that Senator Melaye embodies the transformative leadership that Kogi State … Continue reading TWO FORMER KOGI GOVS DECLARE SUPPORT FOR DINO MELAYE AHEAD OF GUBER ELECTION

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to collaborate with State Governments to ensure that the region benefits from quality projects in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Oborevwori stated this on Saturday when he received on courtesy visit the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Momoh and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. The Governor … Continue reading Oborevwori Meets Niger Delta Minister, Seeks Collaboration For Niger Delta Devt

The House of Representatives is working on a framework that will ensure that over 14 million out-of-school Nigerian children are back to schools. The framework, which is in form of an intervention through the House Committee on Alternative Education, chaired by Rep. Almustapha Ibrahim Aliyu (APC, Sokoto), will also see the out-of-school children trained with relevant skills to become productive members of the society. The … Continue reading HOUSE OF REPS TO ENROLL 14M OUT-OF-SCHOOL NIGERIAN CHILDREN; TARGET TO LIFT 16.5M OUT OF POVERTY