Chelsea Storm To 13th Straight Victory

A Willian brace helped Chelsea beat Stoke City to claim their 13th consecutive Premier League win and equal Arsenal’s record for the most successive victories within the same season.

Gary Cahill opened the scoring from Cesc Fabregas’ 100th Premier League assist – only the fourth player to reach the milestone – before Stoke equalised via Bruno Martins Indi’s first PL goal 56 seconds into the second half.

The Blues made it 2-1 when Willian fired through the crowd after Eden Hazard’s cushioned pass, but Stoke levelled for the second time through Peter Crouch.

Chelsea hit back immediately to take the lead for the third time as Willian rifled into the roof of Lee Grant’s net, while Diego Costa completed the scoring on his return from suspension with his 14th of the season.

Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba scored two late goals as Manchester United deservedly beat Middleborough.

Hal Robson-Kanu scored a stunning winner on his first Premier League start in over three years as West Brom came from behind to beat Southampton.

Managerless Swansea City remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table after they were thoroughly outplayed by Bournemouth.

Leicester City beat West Ham United 1-0.


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SUNSHINE STARS FC ACURE SIGNS 4 ENUGU RANGERS PLAYERS.

Sunshine stars football club of acure signs four Enugu rangers international players in preparation for the Nigerian professional football league scheduled to start on the 15th of January 2017.

This statement was made by the team coach, Mr kayode during an interview by some group of journalists.

According to kayode, they went ahead to sign experienced, strong and talented players like Okemmiri ikpo, offorka Ezeugwu, Jolly Osas and Ambrose from Enugu rangers Intl fc in other to change their pattern of play.

He further stated that with these caliber of players in the team, that sunshine stars fc will be taken to another level this season. And to their fans, they promised not to let them down.

Kayode stated that their first match is on the 17th of January 2017, against enyimba fc of Aba, schedule to be played in calabar.

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Swansea City Fire Manager Bob Bradley

English club, Swansea City say they have parted company with manager Bob Bradley.

Confirming Bradley’s sack on Tuesday night, the club said on its website that departure comes after the disappointing 4-1 Boxing Day defeat to West Ham at the Liberty Stadium.

“We are sorry to lose Bob after such a short period of time. Unfortunately things haven’t worked out as planned and we felt we had to make the change with half the Premier League season remaining.

“With the club going through such a tough time, we have to try and find the answers to get ourselves out of trouble. Personally, I have nothing but praise for Bob. He is a good man; a good person who gave everything to the job. His work-rate is phenomenal and we wish him well for the future,” Swans chairman Huw Jenkins confirmed.

Bradley had 11 games at the helm after replacing Francesco Guidolin on October 3.

But with the Swans currently in the relegation zone with 12 points, the club felt it needed a change after Bradley picked up just two wins and two draws during his stint in charge, with 29 goals conceded along the way

Trump Vows To Shut Controversial Foundation

   US President-Elect, Donald Trump has announced plans to shut his charitable foundation.

While an investigation into the foundation’s practices continues, Mr Trump said he wanted to avoid “even the appearance” of any conflict of interest.

New York’s Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman, is looking into suspected “impropriety” at the foundation, which Mr Trump denies.

However, the Attorney General’s office insists that Mr Trump cannot shut the foundation while the investigation is ongoing.

In a statement on Saturday, the President-elect said that the foundation has a lot of good work over the years, contributing millions of dollars to countless deserving groups, including veterans, law enforcement officers and children.

Mr Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, succeeding President Barack Obama.

Ondo Inaugurates Sunshine Stars Under 13, 15 and 17 Teams

The Management of the Ondo State Football Agency, ODSFA has inaugurated the Sunshine Stars’ U-13, U-15 and U-17 teams.

This, according to the agency, was in a bid to ensure that talented footballers in all the nooks and crannies of the state are given opportunity to be part of Sunshine Stars,

The ceremony took place at the football village office of the state football agency at Oda road in Akure.

Addressing the players, President of Sunshine Stars Football Club, Prince Dapo Ajibade, while congratulating the players, charged them to live up to their dreams.

Prince Ajibade, who is also the ODSFA boss, stressed the importance of the project.

According to him, the project will be coordinated by the Technical Department of the agency under the supervision of Deputy Director, Mr Kayode Julius.

“We thank God Almighty for this day as we begin another process of football development. It is very important to have Sunshine Stars’ teams at the U-13, U15 and U-17 levels so as to give room for development and progression in addition to empowering and giving future to the talented players”.

The ODSFA Chairman added that the agency would make available all logistics to make the project huge success, as sporting equipment needed would be provided.

“25 balls will be given to each team which will also get 2 sets of bibs as well as some medical facilities in addition to soccer boots that will be given to each of the 25 players in each team.

“Coach Chinedu Obi is in charge of the U-13 team while Coach Sunday Adewoye will tutor the U-15 team, just as Coach Monday Eche will oversee the players at the U-17 level.

“The teams’ general coordinator is Mr Shina Afuye while Mr Abideen Ayeloja will serve as the teams’ manager,” he said.

The Technical Director of the agency, coach Sunday Erelesusi charged all members of the technical staff to show good morals and commitment needed to mentor the young talents.

Meanwhile, the ODSFA Management has approved the appointment of Mr Abiodun Kehinde Johnson, popularly known as Legacy as one of the scouts working for Sunshine Stars.

Abiodun Kehinde Johnson as a footballer had stints with Works Rangers of Akure, Crown of Ogbomoso, 1st Bank of Lagos, Rising Stars of Ondo and Sunshine Stars of Akure.

The new Sunshine Stars Scout promised to use his wealth of experience to bring quality players to the Akure based team

Nigeria army to restore peace in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Army has challenged troops fighting the Boko Haram insurgents in northeast Nigeria to remain committed despite successes being recorded at the theatre of war.

The General Officer Commanding, 3 Division of the Nigeria Army, Major General Peter Dauke, made the call at the decoration of four lieutenant colonels, who were promoted to the rank of colonel in Yobe State.

He noted that professionalism and dedication were strategic, stressing that both attributes must be observed at all times in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.

The GOC stated that even as the war was being won, security forces must remain focused and ensure that the insurgents are completely defeated.

He also tasked the promoted officers to justify the confidence the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, and the military authority have in them.

General Dauke assured troops that the military would do everything possible to ensure normalcy was restored not just in the northeast, but across Nigeria just as he urged them to work towards achieving that in the interest of all Nigerians.

Speaking on behalf of the promoted officers, Colonel Akut Aboi, thanked the entire military authority for the confidence they have in them and pledged their total commitment towards the restoration of peace across Nigeria.

The event was graced by officers and men across the various theatres of war in the state and beyond.

It was also witnessed by family members of the promoted officers as well as friends and well-wishers among others

Buhari Asks States ToBuhari Asks States To Pay Workers From Debt-Service Refunds

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested state governors to pay at least 25% of the refunds made to them from excess deductions for external debt service, to be used to settle outstanding workers’ entitlements.

The President made the call as he approved the sum of 552.74 billion naira to be paid in batches to all the states that are owed.

However, the states are expected to receive 25% of their approved sums in the first instance before the week runs out. There are about 33 states in the bracket.

A statement by his spokesman, Mr Garba Shehu, revealed that the refunds arose following the claims by the states that they had been overcharged in deductions for external debt service between 1995 and 2002.

In a directive through the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, President Buhari said that the issue of workers’ benefits, particularly salary and pensions must not be allowed to continue as a national problem and should be tackled with all the urgency that can be summoned.

When he assumed office in 2015, the President declared an emergency over unpaid salaries after he discovered that 27 out of Nigeria’s 36 states had fallen behind in payments to their workers, in some cases for up to a year.

Following this, a bailout loan was issued to the states twice with a first batch of about 300 billion naira given to them in 2015 in the form of soft loans.

The administration also got the Debt Management Office (DMO) to restructure their commercial loans of over 660 billion naira and extend the life span of the loans.

Because this did not succeed in pulling many of the states out of distress, the Federal Government consequently gave out an additional 90 billion naira to 22 states in 2016, as yet another bailout loans under very stringent conditions.

President Buhari has expressed the opinion all the time that the payment of salaries and pensions must be given priority to save both serving and retired workers and their families from distress Pay Workers From Debt-Service Refunds

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested state governors to pay at least 25% of the refunds made to them from excess deductions for external debt service, to be used to settle outstanding workers’ entitlements.

The President made the call as he approved the sum of 552.74 billion naira to be paid in batches to all the states that are owed.

However, the states are expected to receive 25% of their approved sums in the first instance before the week runs out. There are about 33 states in the bracket.

A statement by his spokesman, Mr Garba Shehu, revealed that the refunds arose following the claims by the states that they had been overcharged in deductions for external debt service between 1995 and 2002.

In a directive through the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, President Buhari said that the issue of workers’ benefits, particularly salary and pensions must not be allowed to continue as a national problem and should be tackled with all the urgency that can be summoned.

When he assumed office in 2015, the President declared an emergency over unpaid salaries after he discovered that 27 out of Nigeria’s 36 states had fallen behind in payments to their workers, in some cases for up to a year.

Following this, a bailout loan was issued to the states twice with a first batch of about 300 billion naira given to them in 2015 in the form of soft loans.

The administration also got the Debt Management Office (DMO) to restructure their commercial loans of over 660 billion naira and extend the life span of the loans.

Because this did not succeed in pulling many of the states out of distress, the Federal Government consequently gave out an additional 90 billion naira to 22 states in 2016, as yet another bailout loans under very stringent conditions.

President Buhari has expressed the opinion all the time that the payment of salaries and pensions must be given priority to save both serving and retired workers and their families from distress

FA To Bring Ex-footballers Back To The Game

The Football Association has begun training of retired footballers aimed at preventing former England internationals from quitting the game.

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes is already taking part in a pilot FA programme, while contacts have been made with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard about getting involved in the scheme.

FA Technical Director, Dan Ashworth, said on Monday that “St George’s Park is very much open to ex-England players.

“We are keen to get more English coaches either working with our national teams or back into the Premier League or Football League as coaches and managers.

“I have been in regular contact with several current and ex-England internationals about a pilot programme.”

Individuals are assessed and then the FA puts together a learning programme.

For Scholes, the assessment would determine whether he has the right skills to coach other players how to pass the ball.

This would be based on his playing career which shows he has all the practical ability required to demonstrate the skill

IBRU FACES 11 COUNT CHARGES

 Lagos High Court has fixed February 15, 2017 for ruling on an application filed by businessman, Mr Goodie Ibru and three others seeking to quash charges filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The matter was adjourned by Justice Raliat Adebiyi on Tuesday, after counsel to parties had made their submissions to the court.

Mr Ibru is facing an 11-count charge alongside three companies – Associated Ventures International Limited, IHL Services Limited and Clearview Investment Limited.

The EFCC has charged the accused of allegedly conspiring to steal various sums belonging to Ikeja Hotel Plc in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital.

The anti-graft agency said Mr. Ibru and the others purportedly committed the offence between 2010 and 2015.

During proceedings on Tuesday, counsel to the defendants, Mr Olawale Akoni informed the court about his pending application dated November 28, 2016 in which they asked the court to strike out the charges.

In his response, counsel to the EFCC, Mr Ayokunle Fayanju, asked the court to dismiss the defendants’ application to quash the charges.

The court subsequently adjourned the case to consider its rulingcharges

 Lagos High Court has fixed February 15, 2017 for ruling on an application filed by businessman, Mr Goodie Ibru and three others seeking to quash charges filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The matter was adjourned by Justice Raliat Adebiyi on Tuesday, after counsel to parties had made their submissions to the court.

Mr Ibru is facing an 11-count charge alongside three companies – Associated Ventures International Limited, IHL Services Limited and Clearview Investment Limited.

The EFCC has charged the accused of allegedly conspiring to steal various sums belonging to Ikeja Hotel Plc in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital.

The anti-graft agency said Mr. Ibru and the others purportedly committed the offence between 2010 and 2015.

During proceedings on Tuesday, counsel to the defendants, Mr Olawale Akoni informed the court about his pending application dated November 28, 2016 in which they asked the court to strike out the charges.

In his response, counsel to the EFCC, Mr Ayokunle Fayanju, asked the court to dismiss the defendants’ application to quash the charges.

The court subsequently adjourned the case to consider its ruling

Army Colonel Murdered In His Residence In Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of an Army Colonel, Anthony Okeyim on Monday evening by yet to be identified assassins.

Col. Okeyim was the Commandant of Command Secondary School in Apata, Ibadan.

The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Sam Adegbuyi, who made this known in a release, said that the General Officer Commanding, Maj. Gen Kasimu Abdulkarim and other top military officers led senior officers of the Police to the scene of crime where the Colonel’s lifeless body was found just outside his official quarters within the school premises,

Meanwhile the Deputy Director Public Relations, 2 Division Ibadan, Col. Timothy Antigha has confirmed the incident to Channels Television.

Col. Antigha also confirmed that the homicide unit of the Nigeria Police, Oyo Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.

The Commissioner of Police however assured the populace that the culprits would be found by all means within the ambits of the law.

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Navy Offers Free Medical Services To Rural Communities In Bayelsa

Nigerian Navy has extended its monthly medical outreach to rural coastal communities in Bayelsa State, as part of its effort to promote a cordial relationship with the communities where it operates.

The medical team at the Central Naval Command (CNC), which comprises of doctors, pharmacists, ophthalmologists and other medical professionals, offered full day free services at Otua community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state, south-south Nigeria.

Flagging off the event, the Flag Officer Commanding CNC, Rear Admiral Mohammed Garba, noted that the free medical mission would henceforth, focus on rural communities who lack access to basic health services in Bayelsa State.

“The navy remains committed to building a cordial relationship with you our host community. We will do this by what you are seeing now.

“We are here to provide free medical and humanitarian services to the people of this community,” he said.

Rear Admiral Garba also urged the people to support the Navy in its effort to stamp out oil theft and prevent sabotage on oil installations within their communities.

On his part, an indigene of Otua community and a retired Rear Admiral, Thomas Lokoson, urged the people to desist from oil theft and pipeline vandalism, saying it results to self-inflicted adverse consequences that could be prevented.

He noted that oil leaks and spills resulting from pipeline breach by vandals pollute waterways and farmlands as well as threaten the livelihood of residents in the community.

The retired naval officer regretted that the funds that would have been channeled to development were used for clean-up exercises to solve environmental problems that were avoidable.

The traditional ruler of Otua community, Edward Tokpo, who also benefitted from the free medical mission, applauded the Nigerian Navy for the gesture.

“This is the first in my over 40 years reign as the paramount ruler of this community that we are experiencing this kindness. Thank you Navy, you have indeed done well,” he said.

Mr Tokpo further pledged the cooperation and support of the community to the Nigerian Navy in its effort to secure oil facilities and the coastal communities

Nigerian Airforce Acquires New Aircraft From Pakistan

The Nigerian Airforce (NAF), has increased the number of aircrafts in its fleet with the procurement of four Super Mushak Trainer Aircraft from Pakistan, for the training of student pilots.

Speaking during the induction and handing over of the aircraft in Kaduna, Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, and his Pakistani counterpart, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, explained that the new platforms would boost the fight against insurgency.

He noted that the latest acquisition of the Super Mushak aircraft would equally impact positively on pilot training efforts of the Nigerian Airforce and also in line with President Muhammdu Buhari’s commitment to equip the service for enhanced professionalism.

The Super Mushshak is a military trainer / light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

It was designed to provide primary flight training to the pilots of the PAF Academy and also could be used for both military and civilian missions.

The symbolic commissioning of the aircraft at the 301 Flying Training School in Kaduna marks the official takeover of the new platforms by the Nigerian Airforce

Abubakar, further stated that it will also help in fighting insurgency in the country, which is part of the reason why it was bought.

Soyinka Describes Critics Of ‘Green Card’ Statement As Illiterate

 Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has been explaining his decision to dump the green card following the emergence of Mr Donald Trump as U.S President-elect.

Soyinka, who was addressing a press conference at Freedom Park in Lagos, described those condemning his actions as illiterate, insisting that his action was purely a personal affair.

In his words, “we have too many illiterates in this country – for me, Trump is not really my business”.

The foremost playwright had promised to tear up his green card if Donald Trump won the U.S election.

He however told journalists in South Africa last week, that he had made good his vow, adding that he has relocated to Nigeria

How Psquare’s Split Inspired Darey’s ‘Pray For Me’

Singer, Darey Art Alade, reveals that his classic ‘Pray For Me’, featuring Soweto Gospel Choir, was inspired by the relationship breakdown of pop duo, P-square.

He explained that although it was inspired by them, it went beyond their story.

The song according to him, centers on independence, ones sojourn in life, trying to find your way and the efforts of ‘Nigerian’ parents especially, in trying to put their children on the right path.

It follows the brave sojourn of the coming of age of an African young man and his quest to find his path to success.

Darey also praised the Soweto Gospel Choir who he said featured on a couple of other songs off his 2015 ‘Naked’ album.

Working with them, according to him was as a result of similarities he discovered between himself and the choir, more so, he decided to make it “cross continents”.

Speaking of his career in general, he said that in entertaining an audience one of the best feelings is when they can sing along to your songs.

“It’s a nice feeling especially when you are singing songs that they know and love.”

The multiple award winning singer, whose fourth studio album, produced the single ‘Pray for Me’, still continues to bask in the accolades received from the critically acclaimed song

Nigeria’s Adekuoroye Wins Gold In Azerbaijan

 Nigerian freestyle wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye, has won gold at the Azerbaijan Golden Grand Prix.

The Commonwealth gold medallist defeated Russia’s Nina Menkenova 12-2 to achieve victory in the 63kg weight category.

Before her qualification for the final, Adekunoroye had defeated Tatyana Kit of Ukraine 10-0. She proceeded by overpowering Abdildina Aiyim of Kazakhstan 5-2.

Only gold medallists in their weight classes from previous continental and international events are eligible to compete at the prestigious tournament

Senate Passes Nigerian Peace Corps Bill in to Law

The Senate on Thursday passed the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill into law, thereby giving approval for the establishment of the Nigerian Peace Corps as an agency under the Ministry of Interior.

The senate Committee chairman, on Interior on the floor of the Senate, Senator Bayero Nafada urged the Senate to support the passage of the Bill, saying “the organisation will be of great benefit to the Nigerian youths”.
“In response to increasing complexity of the factors responsible for insecurity and the method by which peace and security is being undermined in Nigeria, there is need to develop comprehensive, multi-sectoral, multi stakeholders and inclusive approaches in order to stem these threats,” he said.
The Nafada-led committee recommended that the Nigerian Peace Corps and the National Unity and Peace Corps should be merged as one, since both formations appear the same.
Speaking further, Senator Nafada said the committee received 237 written memoranda and numerous oral submissions from government ministries, traditional institutions, religious bodies, academia, NGOs, other various interest groups and individuals.
“Two Hundred and Nineteen (219) of the written memoranda received and most of the oral presentations at the hearing supported the establishment of the Nigerian Peace Corps while Fourteen (14) supported the establishment of National Unity and Peace Corps,” he revealed.
The Senate at their sitting on Thursday 10th March, 2016 debated on the general principles of the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill, 2016 (SB.173) sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South); and the National Unity and Peace Corps Bill, 2016 (SB.183) sponsored by Senator Binta Garba Masi (Adamawa North); and referred to one of its committee for further legislative action.
The Senate Committee on Interior also conducted public hearing on Wednesday 20th April 2016, where it elicited the views of the stakeholders and the general public on the merits and otherwise of the two Bills.
The Nigerian Peace Corps Bill among others, seeks to empower, develop and provide gainful employment for the youths, to facilitate Peace, Volunteerism, Community Services, Neighbourhood Watch and Nation-building.
As recommended, the Head of the Corps shall be referred to as Commandant-General (CG) with six Deputy Commandant – General (DCGs) and six Assistant Commandant – General (ACGs), drawn from the six geopolitical zones which should reflect the Federal Character principle.

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Nigeria Humbles Mali In The African Women Championship

Africa’s women champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria on Sunday evening began their title defence on a solid note at the African Women Championship holding in Cameroon.

The Super Falcons thrashed Mali 6-0 in a Group B opener at the Limbe Omnisports Stadium.

Francisca Ordega got the opener on the 21st minute while striker Asisat Oshoala made it two nil just before half time.

The girls did not relent in the second half, as they came more determined with Sunday scoring from the spot after Oshoala was brought down in the box.

Oshoala netted three more goals at the 64th, 69th and 78th minute, giving the Malian side one of the worst goal margins in the tournament’s history.

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The keeper of the Malian side dazed after she was beaten six times
Nigeria will face Ghana on November 23 in the second group match.

Ghana had defeated Kenya 3-1 in the first group game played on Sunday.

Kenya’s Akida had given her side the lead at the 24th minute of the game before the end of the first half.

But the Ghanaians came back in the second half with full force, with Memunatu Sulemana netting the equaliser at the 50.

Addo netted twice at the 70th and 90th minute to secure the maximum three points of the West African side

NSCDC Parades Suspected fake soldiers in Ekiti

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, (NSCDC), Ekiti state command, has paraded four suspected fake soldiers including a serving soldier, who all allegedly engage in terrorizing, molesting and extorting citizens of the state.

While the men were being paraded on Friday in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, commandant of the Ekiti corps, Donatus Ikemefuna Explained:

”The suspects were apprehended by its intelligence unit after months of being on their trail.

“Bashiru Saheed, Ojo Bankole, Olagunju Sola and Oluyemi Olayemi are the four suspected fake soldiers apprehended by men of the NSCDC Ekiti state command, impersonating the Nigerian military”.

Furthermore, he stated that ”one of the suspects, Oluyemi Olayemi, who is said to be a serving officer from Maiduguri but is currently on a study leave, supplies his cohorts military uniforms to carry out nefarious activities”.

While the suspects are expected to be charged to court, including the self-acclaimed solider, they however denied molesting or harassing anyone

NAFDAC Annihilates Fake Products In Abuja

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has destroyed expired and counterfeit medicines and other regulated products which it says is worth over 70 million naira.

At a press briefing before the destruction exercise in Abuja, the Acting Director-General of the agency, Mrs Yetunde Oni told journalists that NAFDAC is winning the war against counterfeiting in Nigeria.

“Today, we witness the destruction of various categories of regulated products as one of the strategies employed by NAFDAC to prevent the circulation of fake, counterfeit medicines and unwholesome regulated products.

“These products are worth over 75 million naira. We must stress that some of these products were voluntarily submitted to NAFDAC by various governmental and non-governmental organizations whilst others were mopped up from open market via enforcement activities and surveillance system of NAFDAC,” she said.

She however explained that the agency is in the process of reviewing its laws to enable it perform optimally.

“Permit me to state here that our laws are being reviewed to make the business of counterfeiting no longer business as usual and very unattractive to those people who engage in wanting to kill innocent citizens all because of business.

“We are optimistic that in the near future we would have nothing to destroy as we work toward ensuring availability of good, quality, safe and affordable medicines and wholesome regulated products to the Nigerian populace

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Oil & Gas Sector: NCDMB To Boost Local Economy

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), says it is strictly implementing the Nigerian Content Act in order to boost manufacturing and infrastructure, manpower, technology, and job creation.

This is in line with the economic transformation agenda of the federal government.

The executive secretary of the board represented by the Director Planning and Research and Statistics Daziba Patrick- Obah, stated this during the unveiling of the Nigerian institute of welding non-destructive and destructive testing laboratory, in Imasabor community in Edo state.

The ultra-modern laboratory of the Nigerian institute of welding which is the first of its kind in West Africa, is expected to create jobs for millions of Nigerians and also boost local manpower supply to the nation’s oil and gas sector

HEAVENS ARE TALKING

do not be scared of life,
because her words are issues of today.
do not repeat that statement borne out of the earth,
because heavens are talking,
they talking about YOU,
the YOU in YOU.
remember that life is a compendium,
fills with difficulties, challenges and problems
but the solution lies within you.

do not forget life is an icon,
you don't know what it would coin in the next life
life made me remember the word coined by Aremu Adams "Troublem"
you struggle to make your troubles and problems free,
from the chains of Roman gladiators

life is good, life is bad
the heavens are talking, so lie!
life is real, life is fake,
the heavens are singing,
so join them in swinging.

© DATI 2016

By: Adigun Temitope Idealism

EFCC RELEASES OBANIkORO

The former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He was released on Friday evening, after fulfilling his bail condition which include providing two federal directors as sureties and depositing his Nigerian and American passports at the EFCC office.

Senator Obanikoro last week paid the sum of 100.4 million naira to the federal government as part payment for the sum of 480 million naira he allegedly collected from the former national Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki.

Obanikoro reported to the EFCC three months after his invitation by the anti-graft agency. He reported at an EFCC facility directly on his arrival from the United States.

He has since been in their custody while his lawyers worked assiduously to secure his release.

Mr Obanikoro has been in the United States since 2015 after the general elections, where he said he was pursuing leadership and language courses at an American university

FG SUES THREE SUPREME COURT OFFICIALS

The Nigerian government has charged three Supreme Court officials with nine counts, including alleged diversion of 2.2 billion Naira belonging to the court.

The Chief Registrar of the court, Mr Ahmed Saleh, Muhammed Sharif and Rilwanu Lawal are also accused of receiving gratifications totalling 74.4 million Naira from private contractors providing services to the Supreme Court between 2009 and 2016.

Mr Saleh is among persons shortlisted for final consideration by the National Judicial Council to succeed the outgoing Secretary of the council, Mr Danladi Halilu.

The date of their arraignment has not been fixed, but they will be facing nine counts of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust by allegedly diverting 2.2 billion belonging to the apex court and receiving gratification as public officers.

The Attorney General of the Federation filed the charges before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama on Thursday.

According to the charges, they were alleged to have received gratification from Willysdave Limited, Welcon Nigeria Limited, Dean Musa Nigeria Limited, Ababia Ventures Limited and MBR Computers Limited.

Niger state govt, repositions the health sector

Disturbed by the state of health facilities in the state, the Niger state government on Thursday repositions the heath sector for better service delivery.

To this end, it has earmarked the sum of two billion Naira to upgrade five out of the 16 general hospitals in the state which have been left unattended to for the past ten years in the first phase of the project.

Briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting in Minna, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mustapha Jibrin, said that the government inherited what he called “moribund” health facilities across the state from the immediate past administration in the state.

He disclosed that the immediate past government in the state expended well over N5billion to build three general hospital in Gulu, Nasko and Wuse areas of the state, but only the one in Wuse was functional.

Those that will benefit from the first phase of the hospital rehabilitation project include the Suleja, Kontagora, Mokwa, Kagara and Minna general hospitals, while all the remaining ones would be attended to in the second phase of the project.

The Commissioner further disclosed that following the inadequate health personnel in the state-owned hospitals, and to ensure quick service delivery, the state government has employed an additional 40 medical doctors, 70 nurses and 10 hospital workers since the inception of the present administration.

He described the current situation where one doctor attends to nine patients as unacceptable.

He said that the state government has approved the immediate payment of the 100% salary structure for all categories of all health workers being enjoyed by their counterpart in other states across the country

FEC Approves 8 New Private Universities.

The federal executive council approves eight new private universities in the country. Some of these universities approved has been invoke but have not been approved officially by the federal executive council.
 The council made this decision after considering the welfare of our youth and also to train them in other to have a brighter future.
After much deliberations eight universities were approved.
 Here are the list of the newly approved universities:

Anchor university, ayobo Lagos state.
Arthur Jarvis university, akpabuyo cross river.
Clifford university, owerrinta abia state
Coalcity university, Enugu state
Crown-hill university, eiyenkoren kwara state.
Dominican university, Ibadan Oyo state.
Kola daisi university, Ibadan Oyo state.
Legacy university, okija anambra state.

Lawmakers Query Buhari’s Request For External Loan

Some members of the House of Representatives have questioned President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for a $29.9 billion loan from foreign financial institutions.

As regards the rejection of the request by the Senate, the lawmakers demanded for details of the loan from the Executive, to enable them appreciate the need for the loan.

Some of the members of the House who queried the request for the loan on Wednesday were Johnson Agbonayinma, Animu Suleiman and Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje.

The legislators said that despite the good intentions of President Buhari, they have reservations about his team.

Considering the development, analysts say it is not clear yet when the House of Representatives will consider the President’s request.

They, however, noted that the issue must be quickly resolved as it had implications for the 2017 budget, which is yet to be presented to the National Assembly by the Executive.

President Buhari had written to the National Assembly to seek its approval for an external loan to ensure the prompt implementation of projects.

President Buhari said that the projects cut across agriculture, health, education, and water supply.

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday refused to approve President Buhari’s request to borrow $29.6 billion.

The matter went into a voice vote when it was brought forward and the nays had it.

The senators turned down the external borrowing request due to what they called “lack of documents supporting the request as referenced in the letter”.

Police Nab Suspected Vandals Of Electricity Transformer In Abia

Police have arrested some persons suspected to have vandalised transformers of the Enough Electricity Distribution Company Sub-Station in Abia State.

The Abia State Police Command said the suspects vandalised a facility at Omaha in Isilangwa South Local Government Area of Abia State.

According to the command, intensified anti-crime campaign with renewed vigour aimed to ridding the state of criminals led to the arrest of the suspected criminals.

About 20 suspects were paraded at the Police Headquarters in Bende Road, Umuahia.

Part of the figure were other suspects involved in various crime – armed robbery, fraud, faking and forging of vehicle license, proof of ownership and other sensitive government documents amongst others.

Also among them were four suspected cultist of Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, who are all final year students pursuing a National Diploma.

The police said that all the suspects have confessed to the crime.

Items recovered from them include, one locally made double barrel shortgun, two live cartridges, one machete, two rolls of heavy armoured cables worth thousands of Naira and two jacks as well as some substance suspected to be cocaine.

One of the suspects, Prince Okoroafor, an indigene of Amaekpu ,Ohafia and a car washer at Aba, claimed that it was his first attempt at vandalising government’s installation.

He also said that he was lured into the business by a friend – an indigene of Omoba where the heavy armoured cables were stolen – but was unaware that his friend was notorious for vandalising government’s infrastructure.

”My friend called me to escort him to his village that he has a business for us but I did not know that it involved vandalising, as soon as I got close to the armoured cable with the okada man, the villagers quickly surrounded us and I looked around but my friend was gone,” he told reporters.

His friend is currently on the police list as a wanted criminal and all efforts are being put in place to track him down and arrest him for the crime.

The Police Commissioner in the State, Adeleye Oyebade, said that the strategies put in place by his management team in combating crime yielded the desired results.

He told reporters that the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers had been mandated to explore intelligence-led policing, community policing and involvement of Eminent People’s Forum in tackling crime.

These efforts, according to the Commissioner of Police, require the involvement of citizens and would assist to chase away the criminals from the state.

He warned hoodlums to stay clear, as all the exit and entry points to the state were secure, with officers strategically positioned to checkmate any criminal actibvity.

Ivory Coast Votes On New Constitution As Opposition Boycotts

Voters in Ivory Coast cast their ballots in a referendum on Sunday to decide whether to approve a new constitution that President Alassane Ouattara argues will guarantee peace in the wake of years of political turmoil.

Under Ouattara, Ivory Coast has made an impressive recovery since a 2011 civil war capped a decade-long crisis. The International Monetary Fund projects it will be Africa’s fastest growing economy this year.

Despite five years of peace, however, Ivorians remain deeply divided along political and ethnic fault lines. And both they and the investors who are now flooding in, crave the stability that will allow the world’s top cocoa grower to cement its status as the continent’s rising star.

“It’s an opportunity but also a duty,” Ouattara said after voting in the commercial capital Abidjan. “Turning the page on the crisis born of the constitution of 2000 is essential for the future of our nation.”

Opposition parties have called for a boycott of the vote, arguing that the new text was designed to further entrench Ouattara’s political coalition. So, while the “yes” vote is heavily favored, voter participation will be key to determining whether the text has the widespread backing.

By midday, turnout in Abidjan was visibly lower than during last year’s presidential election when 54.6 percent of eligible voters cast ballots.

Interior Minister Hamed Bakayoko said incidents of suspected opposition supporters using violence to impede the vote had been recorded in around 100 polling stations in Abidjan and western Ivory Coast. But he said they would not affect the results.

The current constitution, drafted under military rule after a 1999 coup, was at the heart of Ivory Coast’s prolonged unrest.

In its most controversial clause, it says presidential candidates’ parents must both be natural-born Ivorians – a deliberate swipe at northerners, many of whom, like Ouattara, have family ties that straddle the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali.

The new constitution scraps that rule, which was used to disqualify Ouattara from a poll in 2000, and now only one parent must be Ivorian. It also creates a post of vice president and a senate. The president says all these new measures will guarantee more political stability.

However, the new text also allows future changes to the constitution to go ahead without a referendum and with just a two thirds majority in parliament – a body now heavily dominated by Ouattara’s allies – a fact that has raised concern among some rights groups.

Some civil society groups and diplomats, meanwhile, have criticized the process of drafting the text and submitting it to a plebiscite as rushed and lacking transparency. Voters have had just two and a half weeks to review the 184-article charted

BENUE GOVT. FLAGS OFF INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT

 The Benue State government and its joint venture partners under the Public Private Partnership, has flagged off the 38 Billion Naira Benue international cargo airport on a 6,000-hectre land along the Makurdi-Lafia road.
Governor Samuel Ortom while speaking on the economic viability of the project conceived by former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, said, the 38 billion Naira investment by the Nigerian/Chinese consortium on the airport project and other service, would change the economy significantly.

On its part, the consortium financing the project, which is now under the supervision of the Ministry of Aviation, is seeking security for men and infrastructure, as the governor perform the ground-breaking ceremony.

This 6,000 hectres of land along Makurdi-Lafia road, will host the Benue international cargo airport that will operate from the existing Makurdi Airport.

However, the project was stalled in 2014 when the management of the Nigerian Air Force Tactical Air Command refused to share the airport facilities with the proposed cargo airport project expansion.

The project, which is on a ‘build, operate and transfer agreement’ for a period of 25 years, is being flag off to accommodate cargos from Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau states.

While explaining the delay in the take-off of the project, Governor Ortom gave credit to his former colleague and Aviation Minister, Oduah, outlining the benefits of the project.

Already, the contractors handling the Benue International Cargo Airport project have mobilised to the 6,000 hectres site, with a promise to deliver the project for commissioning in five years.

Buhari Celebrates Africa’s First Female Newscaster, Anike Agbaje-Williams At 80

President Muhammadu Buhari is celebrating legendary newscaster, presenter and first African female to appear on television, Mrs Anike Agbaje-Williams, on her 80th birthday.

In a statement on Saturday, President Buhari joined Williams’ family, friends and the media profession, in celebrating the broadcaster who ruled the industry for more than 30 years.

Known for her sonorous voice, Anike Agbaje-Williams started out early with the first television station in Africa in 1959, Western Nigeria Television (WNTV).

As one of the pioneer African television broadcasters, better known as ‘‘Africa’s First Lady of the Tube’’, the President believes the veteran journalist worked hard to inform, educate and entertain her listeners, and to also sustain the legacy of Chief Obafemi Awolowo who established the WNTV as a ‘‘surrogate teacher’’.

The President commended the quintessential courage and persistent spirit of Williams who constantly pushed herself to improve on her God-given talent until she reached the pinnacle of her career, carting home many awards even after retirement.

President Buhari prayed that the almighty God would grant Williams longer life, good health and more strength in her newfound love of singing in the choir after retirement

Aisha Buhari Says Leaders Must Fulfil Promises

The wife of Nigeria’s President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has stressed the need for leaders to keep to their campaign promises, as she flagged off the distribution of relief items for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benisheikh, a liberated town in Borno State.

Mrs Buhari told some group of journalist that the distribution of the relief materials to the IDPs was a fulfilment of a promise she made.

Some of the items distributed were nutritional food supplements and some food items collected by the “Get Involved”’ programme, a component of her pet project tagged “Future Assured”’.

Benisheikh is one of the liberated towns in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State where IDPs have already returned to pick up their lives from where they left off.

Mrs Buhari’s programme is a campaign for well-meaning Nigerians to support victims of over six years Boko Haram insurgency and the vulnerable in the northeast.

The relief materials by Mrs Aisha buhari were given to over 300 women representing their families.
Aisha Buhari was recently criticised for her comments on the composition of her husband’s appointments, insisted that leaders must keep to their promises.

“We thank almighty Allah for the opportunity to start fulfilling the promises we have made that’s the essence of having a leader. When you promise you make sure that you fulfil your promise and that is what we are all after and that is what I am after in particular.

'i am after the success of my husband’s administration, and he can’t do it alone except with the help of the governors, their wives and all members of our progressive party', she stated.

“I am here today to flag-off the distribution of food items donated by well-meaning Nigerians from south, west, east and north. I thank our donors on behalf of Borno people and the entire northeast people of Nigeria,” Mrs Buhari told beneficiaries of the relief materials.

Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima says contributions are welcome from all quarters to fasten the resettlement process among IDPs.

He says the gathering was made possible by the remarkable progress in the counter-insurgency war.

At least 350 families represented by the women benefited from Mrs Buhari’s intervention in Benisheikh.

FALZ AND SIMI 'LOVE UP' IN NEW EP 'CHEMISTRY'.

Music stars, Falz and Simi, who were both nominated in the best breakthrough act category at the recently concluded MTV Africa Music Award, have released a joint EP titled 'chemistry'.
 the two musical artist have come a long way in music industry, always doing their best to stay fresh in the game.
I must comment that the release of the seven track project on thursday,was preceded by several 'pre-wedding' themed photographs, which caused a frenzy on social media, as many wondered whether they would long standing speculations of a romance between them.
However, one may say that this came as a birthday gift from falz to fans as the long-awaited EP collaboration with simi was also released on the singers birthday.
 songs on the extended play include 'foreign','cinderella','show you pepper','enough is enough' and many others.

Ferguson Says Liverpool Are Strong League Title Contenders

Former Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, says Liverpool are seriously Premier League title contenders this season.

Ferguson said Jurgen Klopp had “revived Liverpool's enthusiasm” since taking over as manager in October 2015.

“For two decades, Liverpool changed managers without building their own identity.

“You can now sense you truly have to count them in this year,” he told German magazine Kicker.

Liverpool are third in on the league table, sharing points with leaders Manchester City.

In their nine league matches in the present season, they have played four of the current top seven – Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and defending champions, Leicester City.

The Reds have also made it through to the fifth round of the EFL and will face Leeds United in the quarterfinal.

Two Powerful Earthquakes Hit Italys Central Region

Italy Central region has been struck by two powerful earthquakes, with buildings damaged and scared residents pouring out into the streets.

Officials say a 5.5-magnitude quake struck at 19:10 local time (17:10 GMT), followed two hours later by a 6.1 magnitude tremor near Visso in Macerata province.

So far, no deaths have been reported but one person was injured.

There are also reports of downed power lines, damage to historic buildings and a landslide on a main road north of Rome.

The quakes come two months after a powerful earthquake struck Amatrice in the south, killing 295 people.

Wednesday’s earthquakes were felt across central Italy, including in the capital, Rome, where buildings shook and doors and windows rattled

UNICEF Urges Nigeria To Strengthen Primary Health Care System @nokpakam

UNICEF, Northeast Nigeria, World Polio DayThe United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF is urging Nigeria to strengthen its primary health care system in other to curb the spread of wild polio virus in the north east to other parts of the country.

The Chief of Health for UNICEF in Nigeria, Mr John Agbor made the appeal at a news conference in Abuja to mark the 2016 World Polio Day.

He explained that this has become important to enable Nigeria consolidate the little gains already made in its effort to put an end to the virus.

Nigeria’s polio-free certification suffered a major setback in August 2016, when four new cases of wild polio virus were reported in the north east.

The federal government immediately launched an emergency response team to curtail the spread of the virus.

The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole said that the government has already spent over eight billion naira on immunization of children against the polio virus.

Asides efforts made in the past, he restated the government’s commitment to eradicating polio in Nigeria.

At a separate press conference, the Chairman of the Senate Committee On Primary Health Care, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa called on the executive to strengthen the routine immunization of children under age five.

Over 30 million children have been vaccinated in Nigeria against polio in the three rounds of emergency response to the recent outbreak.

Man Utd: Mourinho Says Pogba Needs More Time To Click

Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho says critics should give his £89m midfielder, Paul Pogba, more time to click.
Mourinho’s made this comment after the 23-year-old France midfielder, who joined the club 3 months ago, scored twice in Thursday’s 4-1 Europa League win over Fenerbahce.
His performance on Thursday was regarded by critics as better than his lackluster contribution in Monday’s goal less with Liverpool.

Mourinho in responds to such comments said, “Two days ago he was the worst player in the Premier League and 48 hours later he’s phenomenal".

“He needs time. I’m happy with his performance. He has what we need'. Morinho affirmed

Mourinho believes his world record signing needs time to get used to a different style of football.

“I was in Italy and I know the characteristics, the pace and intensity.

To be in Italy for four or five years and then come back to the Premier League, I was not expecting him to adjust in a click of fingers.”

Pogba, who spoke after the Europa game said he is more comfortable with the Red Devils team now and hopes to put up more spectacular performances.

REVENUE COLLECTION IN NIGERIAS CAPITAL CAUSES FACE -OFF BETWEEN LAWMAKERS.

House-of-Representatives-in-Rowdy-session A disagreement over the collection of Tenement Rates in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory has led to a face-off between two members of the House of Representatives during a public hearing on the matter.

This transpired on Wednesday when officials of the Federal Capital Territory appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory.

They had come to answer questions on the collection of revenue, especially Tenement Rates, in the city, a step the committee says is illegal.

Addressing the house, the Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, Honourable Herman Hembe, argued that only the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service is allowed to collect any form of tax in the nation’s capital but his position was, however, opposed by Zaphania Jisalo, a lawmaker from the Federal Capital Territory.

"The committee should enter into a closed door meeting, to delibrate and find ways to ameliorate the issue" he stated.
However, the Chairman of the House Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Honourable Umar Bago and the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside, disagreed over the amount of debt owed to the agency.

The disagreement followed a discussion on the award of a debt recovery contract, which the committee says it is investigating.

After the disagreement on the issue, the committee fixed an investigative hearing for next month when the committee promised to look into the issues raised by petitions it received on the matter.

POPTVOFFICIAL TO BE LAUNCHED IN NOVEMBER 5th

Its about to go down once again as POPTVOFFICIAL will be launched on the 5th of November 2016. Am sure you are ready to see the next big thing just in your very before. Expect great fun and entertainment straight out of  UNN... Exclusive gists, personality digest, events review, pre event prologue, red carpet coverage..nd a whole lot...fun at ur tips...wif no charges...*😉

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@poptvoffical.


By Flawlex ifeanyi

PHYNO RENEWS CONTRACT WITH NAIRABET

The popular Nigerian igbo rapper Phyno, has just renewed his contract/ endorsement with Nairabet. His hard work has earned him this renewal.
This is Ezennunu's second year contract. Considering his pace in music, Akin alabi CEO NairaBet opted in for another round of the contract that will run for the next one year. Congratulations!!!

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT TO BOOST WATER TRANSPORTATION

The Lagos state government has begun ridding waterways of debris and water hyacinth, as part of the panasea aimed at boosting water transportation within the state and as regard this two water hyacinth and debris removal machines, have been deployed by the state government for the exercise.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, while representing the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare at the commissioning of both Machines, held at Ebute Ero Jetty, affirmed that for a long time, “hyacinth which is otherwise known as aquatic weed, had been a major source of concern with attendant challenges to the waterways sector”.

However the managing Director of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Engr. Abisola Kamson, affirmed that asides negatively affecting the socio-economic activities of fishermen and inhabitants of the riverine communities, water hyacinth, which is a seasonal threat, had brought about damages to the propulsion system of boats, thus further affecting water transportation.
she further esplained that the new machines would go a long way in eradicating the menace of water hyacinth on marine ecosystems of the state, particularly the Ikorodu, Ajah, Badagry, Lagos Island, Oworonshoki, Mile 2 and Epe axis.

Giving technical insight as to the workings of the machine, Kamson said it can be lowered up to six feet deep into the water.

She also stated that it acts like an underwater lawn mower and cuts the vegetation while collecting weeds and debris.
Engr. Kamson described the commissioning as “a dream come true” and expressed gratitude to the Governor for the long-awaited initiative.

PHOTOS OF THE CANIVAL CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE CITY OF ENUGU BY THE NPFL CHAMPIONS.

Here are the photographs of the procession carried out within the city of Enugu state by the NPFL champions, ENUGU RANGERS INTL FC.

 

ENUGU RANGERS PLANS TO APPRECIATE ENUGU RESIDENTS TODAY FOR THEIR SUPPORTS SO FAR

         Enugu rangers international football club plans to thank and appreciate their fans within Enugu state today being 15th of October over their victory as the champions of the just completed Nigeria professional football league.
        they plead that you welcome them once you see them in our various area by showing them love.
We promise to bring to you details of this and more at the end of today. thank you.


                                                         HAVE A NICE DAY

                                           UP RANGERS, NEVER SAY DIE