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www.Africaupdatenewspaper.com I S S N : 2 4 4 9 - 0 4 9 0 : Africa Update Newspaper WEEKLY JUNE 28TH - JULY 5TH, 2020 VOL 9 NO 342 N150 : @Africauph : @Update_africa :[email protected] FAAN to deploy robots to check-in passengers at Airports The Federal Airports Authority profiling, check-ins, Henrietta Yakubu confirmed of Nigeria is set to deploy temperature checks as well as that the test run of the robots robots in its airports all over detection of security threats was done at the Lagos Airport the country. Africa Update including dangerous goods on Saturday. “It's a demo that gathered that the robots and arms. Confirming the is going on in Lagos. It's been would be used for passenger development, General demonstrated. If it works fine, facilitation processes including Manager, Corporate Affairs, it will be adopted,” she said. IPDI calls on Wike, Rivers Police Commissioner to unravel abductors of Ijaw activist Dennis Banigo Page 6 Rivers State Govt to expand APC NWC: Tinubu, Rumuola flyover, construct Oshiomole Now Internally flyover at GRA junction Displaced Politicians Page 2 Page 6 (idps) – Aribisala Time To Rebuild Plot to remove Our Great Party Uche Secondus Page 2 as PDP National Together~ Rivers Chairman thickens APC CTC Page 4 Africa SUNDAY 28TH jUNE - SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 2020 Update ...news the way it is 102 News Rivers State Govt to expand Rumuola flyover, construct was part of approvals given on works, Austin Ben-Chioma said four lanes to ease vehicular flyover at GRA junction Wednesday, at Government council also approved the movement and boost economic Approval for the construction of Junction along the Port Harcourt House, Port Harcourt, during dualisation of Ezimbu Link activities. He further stated that a five hundred and five meters Aba Expressway, in Rivers State the Rivers State Executive Road connecting Stadium Road alternative routes will be created long flyover at the GRA is now in place. This approval Council meeting presided over from GRA junction and the to ensure that motorists do not by the State Governor, Nyesom Tombia Road extension linking suffer untold hardship during the Ezenwo Wike. Ikwerre road. He said Council road constructions. Briefing journalists after the considered the Rumuola flyover Dr. Sokonte Davies: meeting, the Commissioner for and approved its expansion to A Refined, Seasoned Administrator - Don Pedro The emergence of Dr. Sokonte Davies, as the party in Rivers State. Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of I have no doubt, as a refined gentleman and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers seasoned administrator, your wealth of State, has continued to elicit reactions. experience in party administration, laced Speaking on the development, the leader of with your human management skill, would the party in Akuku Toru Local Government be brought to bear, as you pilot the affairs Area, Hon. Christain Don Pedro, said, he is of the APC in Rivers State. very confident that the party will experience Be rest assured of our uncompromising remarkable feats under the leadership of support, as you steer the ship of the party in Davies. A statement released to Africa accordance with the Judgement delivered Update reads: On behalf of the Leadership by Justice George Omereji of the Rivers of the All Progressives Congress (APC), State High Court, Port Harcourt Division. Akuku-Toru LGA, I say congratulations, Dr I wish you and other members of the Sokonte H. Davies, on your purposeful Caretaker Committee of our great party selection as Chairman of the Caretaker success, all through your stay in office. Committee, by the Statutory Members of Bravo once more! the State Executive Committee of our great SON raises red alert over substandard Engine oil Standard Organization of Nigerian markets. Director- through the SON regular market process nor was it registered Four (4) litre containers to Nigeria, SON, has raised a red General, Osita Aboloma Esq. surveillance activity in its 42 with the organisation for unsuspecting Nigerian alert on the discovery of disclosed that the suspected State offices across the country. traceability and quality Consumers. suspected substandard Toyota substandard Toyota brand of The imported product has verification. SON stated that the brand of engine oil in the The suspected substandard engine oil was discovered neither undergone the SON Toyota brand of engine oil is product has no close or remote offshore conformity assessment being sold in One (1) litre and relationship with the Toyota brands of the automobile or the manufacturers. SON advised the Nigerian public to avoid Plot to remove Uche Secondus as patronage of the Toyota brand of engine oil in the meantime, stressing that SON operatives PDP National Chairman thickens are on the trail of other Some Chairmen of the Peoples South-West Zone and we feel development, if not arrested, take immediate action geared at uncertified and unregistered Democratic Party (PDP) in the duty-bound to alert you on the may signal the beginning of forestalling unnecessary crisis in brands of engine oil in the Nigerian markets for necessary South-West have raised alarm need to forestall the festering of terrible developments in our our zone by calling the over an alleged plot by the Oyo regulatory action. SON advised any crisis in the South-West zone. “We are also aware that aforementioned men to order and State Governor Seyi Makinde the general public to patronize zone of the party. “This action factors propelling the educate them on the need to play to replace the party's National only certified made-in-Nigeria becomes necessary in view of simmering crisis included that Chairman, Uche Secondus, by the rules and not create any brands of engine oil with the the new schism rearing its head with Chief Bode George. The of Chief Olabode to become trouble in the zone. “We also MANCAP logo and imported in our zone. It is our immediate party chairmen, Deji Doherty National Chairman at all cost wish to place it on record our brands that have undergone the (Lagos), Clement Faboyede concern to ensure that all hands and also that of Senator Hosea confidence in the zonal caretaker SON off-shore conformity (Ondo), Dr. Sikirulai Olawale are on deck to halt the growth Agboola, the current caretaker committee to discharge its assessment process and are duly Ogundele (Ogun) and Sunday of needless crisis that will chairman of Ekiti State to constitutional responsibilities registered for traceability and Akanfe (Osun), had in a letter negatively affect the health of become national vice-chairman. exquisitely and will always quality verification. The SON assured the Nigerian public that to the national chairman also our party in the South-West “These two men are exploring support them in this regard. “Our all purveyors of substandard and accused Makinde of propelling Zone. “In this respect, we take their closeness to the governor interest is majorly to ensure that life-threatening products would the current Caretaker Chairman due notice of the invitation to a to prosecute inordinate our party is insulated from any be prosecuted in line with the of Ekiti State, Hosea Agboola, purported South-West Zone ambition at the expense of the unnecessary crisis and therefore provisions of the SON Act 14 of to become the national vice meeting which held on Friday, existing amity and urge the governor to take 2015 and the criminal code once chairman of the party. June 19, 2020, unilaterally understanding within the South- immediate actions in this apprehended. SON frowned at The chairmen, in the letter summoned by His Excellency, West Zone, which is currently respect.” the importation of poor quality dated June 19, 2020, reads in Oluseyi Makinde, with no being disrupted for this products into Nigeria to engage part: “We the undersigned are recourse whatsoever to the reason.” “We urge the National in unfair competition with high party chairmen in states of the zonal executive. This Working Committee (NWC) to quality, certified, made-in- Nigeria brands. Africa SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 2020 Update ...news the way it is 3 Politics APC Crises: Bola Tinubu takes a bow governance. This was the sought more destructive weapons sacrosanct. Members must ambition that is not yet even A chieftain of the All born. Progressives Congress and overriding reason for the APC. against one another. subordinate their ambitions to health and well-being of the former governor of Lagos, Bola Order, party discipline and At this extenuating moment with Those most intimately involved party. Never should our party be Tinubu, has reacted to the recent mutual respect went out of the COVID-19 and its economic in founding the party remain defined by one person's interests dissolution of the National window. Members instituted all fallout hounding us, I cannot see faithful to this benign, timely or even the amalgam of all Working Committee, NWC, of manner of court cases, most of as far into the distance as you. I assignment. Sadly, many members' individual interests. A the party, following crises that them destructive, some of them have made no decision regarding members have lost their balance. successful party must be greater rocked the party. The chieftain, frivolous, none of them 2023 for the concerns of this Their personal ambition than the sum of its parts. according to some sources played apparently came to greatly necessary. In the process, a dense hour are momentous enough. a major role in the impasse. outweigh the obvious national fog fell upon our party. In this vein, I appeal to all former During this period, I have not Below is his statement : members of the National imperatives. When this matter first came to a busied myself with politicking Working Committee and all boil a few months ago, I issued a regarding 2023. I find that a bit BECOMING THE PARTY WE Even in the best of times, Nigeria members of our party to sheathe statement against this litigious distasteful and somewhat WERE INTENDED TO BE is beset by myriad challenges. their swords and look to the tendency. President Buhari and uncaring particularly when so Poverty and economic inequality, larger picture. I wish to begin my remarks by insecurity, lack of infrastructure former interim chairman Akande many of our people have been commending members of the are longstanding obstacles that published strong words against We have governorship elections unbalanced by the twin public National Working Committee. have blocked our access to this misuse of the courts as being around the corner in Edo and a health and economic crises we Under their collective national greatness for too long. contrary to the spirit of the party primary and elections in Ondo. face. I have devoted these last stewardship, the party earned and the letter of its constitution. On these important events we few months to thinking of Through no fault of our own, we great and important victories, not Each of us knew nothing good must concentrate our immediate policies that may help the nation now live in a moment of least the vital second mandate would come of such conduct. energies. In the longer run, we in the here and now. What I may heightened difficulty. We did not handed to President Buhari. Instead of listening to this must restore the collegial nature or may not do 3 years hence ask for COVID-19 but it has President Buhari's victory, and counsel, party members to the party so that it should be in seems too remote given present found us. We must deal with it the overall electoral success of increased their trips to the courts. the practice of coming to support exigencies. and navigate its rude economic APC speak highly of them. Our While busy providing ample the President instead of him consequences. At the same time Those who seek to cast task as a party is to build upon livelihood for a gaggle of having to rescue the party from we must grapple with the violent themselves as political the progress thus made so that lawyers, these actions cast the itself. insecurity caused by increasingly Nostradamus' are free to so both nation and party may good of the party to the wind. In Edo, we must rally round our engage their energies. I trust the advance to their better future. desperate terrorists and criminals. People need concrete help from After the fusillade of lawsuits candidate Pastor Osagie Ize discerning public will give the Yet, we must acknowledge that us. We must focus on building and countersuits, two NWC Iyamu. In this, Comrade views of such eager seers the something important has gone off roads and creating jobs. For the members laid competing claims Oshiomhole has a crucial role to scant weight such divinations track. For some months we have average man, watching to the chairmanship. One play. I congratulate him for his warrant. experienced growing politicians wrestle for position is legitimately elected at our equanimity and loyalty to the Personally, I find greater merit disagreement within the a poor substitute to seeing national convention; the latter party and our President in trying to help in the present by leadership of the party. This politicians working for the whose claim was based on the accepting the dissolution of the offering policy ideas, both unfortunate competition had benefit of all. questionable suspension of the NWC. I encourage him, now, to privately and publicly, where I grown so intense as to impair the former. return to Edo State to energise think they might help. I will performance of the NWC, thus Yet, such intramural fighting has the campaign for the election of With lawsuits so numerous one continue in this same mode for undermining the internal come to occupy the attention of Pastor Ize-Iyamu. many high ranking party officials needed a spread sheet to keep the immediate future. 2023 will cohesion and discipline vital to In Ondo, we must set the answer its own questions in due success. and members. track, President Buhari has reasonably decided that he has procedures for primaries and time. The National Working Some people have gone so far as seen enough. conduct that exercise in a fair, I have toiled for this party as to predict the total disintegration Committee, itself, became riven transparent manner that shows I do not lament his intervention much as any other person and of our party. Most such dire by unnecessary conflict. Those the Nigerian people the party has or its outcome. I lament that the perhaps more than most. Despite predictions were from critics who disagreed with one another left turmoil behind. stopped trying to find common situation degenerated to the point this investment or perhaps due to whose forecasts said more about In addition to the daily operation it, I have no problem with their ill will than they revealed ground. Attempts were made to where he felt compelled to use the power of executive intervene. of the party, the Caretaker making personal sacrifices (and about our party's objective Committee has the mandate to none of us should have such a authority to bury each other. I President Buhari is much more condition. Predictions of the prepare for a mini national problem) as long as the party must be blunt here. This is the than a mere beneficiary of the APC's imminent demise are convention within six months. remains true to its progressive, behaviour of a fight club not the party. He is one of its founding premature and mostly mean- We must give the committee the democratic creed. Politics is but a culture of a progressive political fathers. The APC does not exist spirited. However, an honest support needed to fulfil this vehicle to arrive at governance. party. in its current form without his person must admit the party had assignment in an impartial Good politics promotes good singular contributions. That is not entered a space where it had no Some members went against manner. governance. Yet, politics is also good reason to be. their chairman in a bid to opinion; it is undisputed fact. an uncertain venture. No one gets As I understand it, no one has forcefully oust him. In hindsight, Given these antecedents, he cares all they want all the time. In even The trouble is not that we would been precluded from seeking any his fence-mending attempts were about the condition of the party a tightly-woven family, forfeit our collective existence party office to which he is perhaps too little too late. I as any parent would care for its differences and competing but whether we were in danger of otherwise eligible. Former NWC believed and continue to believe offspring. President Buhari has interests must be balanced and losing our collective purpose. In members are free to seek re- that Comrade Oshiomhole tried done what any parent in his accommodated. some ways, this possibility is of election to the NWC. Provided his best. Mistakes were made and position and with his authority greater concern. A political party they have the support of party My fellow party members who he must own them. Yet, we must would do. The more troubling that has lost sight of the reason members, they will have an now feel aggrieved by the NEC remember also that he was an consideration is that so many for its existence becomes but the opportunity to return to serve the meeting I urge you to accept the able and enthusiastic campaigner trusted people acted in such a vehicle of blind and clashing party in a leadership capacity. sacrifice you have been asked to during the 2019 election. He is a way as to force the president to ambitions. This is not what drove This reflects our overriding make so that the air can be man of considerable ability as are put aside the issues of statecraft the APC's creation. desire to restore and maintain cleared, the party can assume its the rest of you who constituted in order to address these Those who believe Nigeria can the NWC. internal democracy not subvert it. proper role of helping this problems. government lead the nation be forged into a better nation and To those who have been actively It had been my hope that the The President has spoken and his toward enlightened improvement, deserves good governance must bleating how the President's disagreements could be resolved. decision has been accepted. It is and the party itself can grow and harken back to the establishment actions and the NEC meeting After all, a political solution now beholden on all of us, as firmly establish itself as the best, of our party. Those who were have ended my purported 2023 should not be beyond the ken of members of the APC, to most democratic party in the there and contributed the most to ambitions, I seek your pity. I am leaders of a major political party. recommit ourselves to the ideals land. the party's genesis embraced a but a mere mortal who does not But such resolution has failed to and principles on which our party common vision. Not only did we enjoy the length of foresight or SIGNED materialise. It was as if some was founded. While we believe the venal, purblind PDP political wisdom you profess to unseen but strong force recognize that people have Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was leading the nation into a pit, have. Already, you have assigned continued to stoke the embers. personal ambitions, those we sincerely held a common colourful epitaphs to the 2023 27 June 2020. vision of progressive good Instead of calling a prudent ambitions are secondary, not ceasefire, too many people death of an alleged political Africa SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 2020 Update ...news the way it is 4 Politics Under the Omnibus provisions of the Constitution... by Sogbeye Eli Under the OMNIBUS PROVISIONS of the Constitution of the State, Federal Capital Territory and Zonal Committee. ambush by sons of perdition stopped his legitimate quest, All Progressives Congress (APC) October 2014 (as Amended) iii. He or she has signed an undertaking to uphold and Victor Tombari Giadom fulfilled all the requirements of the at Article 31, the law is as follows: implement the manifesto of the Party in the event of law as can be gleaned from the Article laid out above and 1. Provided always that in pursuit of all the provisions herein winning the election. from the letters in the picture evidence attached hereto. contained in this Constitution, the following shall ensure To the Open Edition Jury on "TODAY FM 95.1" of: Recall and NOTE FURTHERMORE Lady and Gentlemen, that that: Eugene AbelsRoss Alabo-GeorgeRobinson Tombari Sibeand this same Bera, Gokana-born Victor Tombari Giadom was i. No person shall be eligible to contest for any Party Prince Kalada Oko-Jaja... DULY ELECTED as Deputy National Secretary at the Party's position, or be nominated by the Party to be its candidate at The above refers. I have belaboured myself to bring these last national convention in 2018. any election, if the person is not a member of the Party. things to the fore due to the calls I have been inundated NOTE FINALLY that the APC Constitution on the provision for ii. All nominations into elective offices shall be supported by with by your august listeners hours after the show wrapped INTERPRETATION of same states at Article 32 thereof thus: a specified number of nominators from the relevant up demanding that I come clear on these facts which I was "The Board of Trustees shall be the final authority as to the Constituencies as may be prescribed or provided for in the unwilling to speak on in deference to the tradition to refrain interpretation of any aspect of this Constitution and its Party's Electoral Guidelines. from making comments on subjects submitted to the courts Ruling shall be final." iii. Any Party office holder interested in contesting for an for adjudication. Go therefore to the mountains and over the Vale and tell it elective office (whether party office or office in a general Gentlemen, behold the law of our great party. Now ye men to the judiciary contractors in the Rivers APC that there is a election) shall resign and leave office 30 days prior to the and women of Galilee - and the latter includes Amonia Rita thing civilization brings to mankind. Tell those who are now date of nomination or Party primary for the Office he or she Stewart - come and see this day for yourselves what rules of latching on the fringe triumph of Hon. Igochukwu Aguma on is seeking to contest. the APC and laws of Nigeria Chief Victor Tombari Giadom June 9, 2020 before the soon retiring Justice George 2. WAIVER broke for presenting himself for election as Deputy Omereji of the High Court of Rivers State to forum shop in Subject to the approval of the National Executive Governor of Rivers State in 2019 instead of supporting one the Judiciary in order that Victor Tombari Giadom may be Committee, the National Working Committee may in special other man whose nomination form for Governor in the brought down that they have embarrassed us well enough circumstances grant a waiver to a person not otherwise same year was not treated officially by the APC. Behold the with their baseless rebellion. Please tell those with an qualified under Article 31(1) of this Constitution if, in its offence that Victor Tombari Giadom committed for being incurable inclination to impunity and anarchy that Rivers opinion, such a waiver is in the best interest of the Party. the only ranking party official available at the time Edo APC people are tired of recklessness and annoying abuse of 3. CONDITIONS FOR WAIVER began her rumble in the jungle from Ward 10 in Etsako LGA court processes by some quarters of the APC. Let those who A person may be granted a waiver only on condition that to the decision of the High Court of the Federal Capital suddenly woke up from their slumber to realise that Victor i. He or she has not been convicted by any court of Territory against our National Chairman, His Excellency, Tombari Giadom once resigned to run for elections after the competent jurisdiction for any criminal offence. Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole. Court of Appeal in a unanimous decision this outgoing week ii. He or she has applied for waiver in writing to the National NOTE Gentlemen and Lady that prior to reverting to his breath life into the Order granted by the High Court of the Working Committee of the Party through his/her office as Deputy National Secretary after the judicial FCT ousting Oshiomhole know that the Train left the station appropriate Ward, Local Government Area/Area Council, of their malice after thought long ago. Time To Rebuild Our Great Party Together~ Rivers APC CTC The Rivers State Chapter of the All women at heart. By virtue of the can dream great dreams, renew out faith members who look up to us for guidance Progressives Congress, APC, says the resolutions which were taken at the NEC in the cardinal principles of our party and leadership. To this end, we urge our decisions taken at the National Executive meeting, all APC members have been which are enshrined in the APC members to embrace the window of Committee, NEC, have reaffirmed that presented with a unique opportunity to Constitution, and embark on the onerous opportunity that has been provided, the key to the revival of the party and the solidify the foundation on which the task of rebuilding our great party. This is following the dismantling of structures, attainment of a prosperous future lies in success story of our great party was built. in line with the ruling of Justice Omereji which hitherto allowed the promotion of the willingness and ability of party Thirdly, those decisions have taken care who in his wisdom adviced members of hate, disunity and the rule of the jungle. faithfuls to embrace peace and unity. of the rascality that has resulted in the the party to commence the rebuilding We assure that the Caretaker Committee Noting that "those decisions have taken breakdown of party discipline, party process, not just for ourselves, but in the led by Hon Sokonte Davies would care of the rascality that has resulted in cohesion and party unity. For so long, interest of the Rivers people. We have remain astutely focused on conflict the breakdown of party discipline, party our membership in Rivers State has faith in the ability of Rivers Progressives resolution. This is in addition to laying cohesion and party unity." yearned for the restoration of peace and to reconstruct the future. To do so, we the structural foundation for the A statement released to Africa Update concord. We have been worried by the must come together as one. We have no commencement of party activities. So today, and signed by the State Publicity interference of external forces in our doubt, regardless of the pain and anger help us God. Secretary of the Hon. Sokonte Davies led internal affairs, and the penchant which which may exist, that we can rise to the Caretaker committee, Hon. Ogbonna has paved the way for disorder, rancour occasion in the interest of our teeming Nwuke, reads: The meeting of the and bitterness. The Rivers Caretaker National Executive Committee, NEC, Committee comprised of statutory has come and gone, but the significance members recognizes the inherent danger of the steps taken as we begin a new that these trends pose to our common aspirations. We similarly recognize that Abuja airport reopens journey of great hope and progress still linger on. That meeting called to set a there are pockets of disagreement within new template for order and decorum our ranks which must be straightened within our ranks and file dissolved the out. Accordingly, we have embarked on a National Working Committee, ordered a number of actions which would cement for business halt to ongoing hostilities within our the basis of party unity. The leadership The Nnamdi Azikiwe International social distancing of about one metre. enshrined by the statutory members of great party, and set up a Caretaker Airport, Abuja, on Saturday, re-opened Journalists covering the Presidential Committee headed by Governor Buni of our party in Rivers has stepped up for business with passengers duly consultations. Taskforce on COVID-19 were led on dry Yobe State. The outcome of that meeting screened, in line with safety protocols run test from Lagos to Abuja, to witness has not been without its lessons. First We shall continue to do so. We believe following the Coronavirus (COVID-19), firsthand, reopening of the aviation and foremost, the decisions reached have that the directive urging all those who pandemic. The airport also witnessed sector. NAN reports that checks for demonstrated that the key to the revival have gone to court to withdraw their strict compliance to other safety COVID-19 safety protocols and of the APC, and the attainment of a cases was not made in spite of the legal measures, aimed at curtailing the spread screening were carried out on passengers prosperous future that we seek, lies in rights that aggrieved members may have. of the virus. The News Agency of at the departure lounge. NAN also embracing peace and unity. In our view, it is a decision taken in order Nigeria (NAN), reports that provisions reports that the seats, which were usually Secondly, it has proved that the leaders to promote effective communication as were made for hand wash and alcohol- crowded, have been rearranged in of our great party have the best interest well as constructive engagement based sanitisers, there were temperature compliance with the social distancing of a great majority of our party men and amongst party members. Together, we checks, as well as strict compliance to rule. Africa SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 2020 Update ...news the way it is 5 News IPDI calls on Wike, Rivers Police Commissioner to unravel abductors of Ijaw activist Dennis Banigo National President of Ijaw and the commissioner of police buried on June 12. We don't People's Development Initiative, in the state, Mr. Joseph Gobum want a repeat of such a sad IPDI, Comrade Ozobo Austin, Mukan must not sleep over this experience, hence all hands must has expressed deep concern over ugly incident. They should be on deck to ensure our brother the safety of Dennis Banigo, an swing into action and ensure the is released from his abductors Ijaw activist and Coordinator of quick release of our fellow unhurt. We are calling on Ijaw People's Assembly, IPA, Comrade Dennis Banigo. We whoever may have abducted him who was recently abducted by want to state unequivocally that to release him unhurt with unknown gunmen. Comrade the recent attacks against the immediate effect. As activists, Austin in a statement signed on right activists in the country are our commitments towards a June 26, called on the Rivers dangerous, as it is turning a big better society should be State Governor, Nyesom Wike threat to public advocacy. It is an appreciated. We need and security chiefs to swing into attempt to cow and silent those commendation and not action to ensure the timely who speak against injustice in abduction as a reward for the release of Banigo from his the public. The society is selfless services we are abductors. sharpened by constructive rendering for the Ijaw nation and His statement reads: We are criticism and that continues Niger Delta region. I urge all disturbed over the barbaric attack against right activists by critical stakeholders in Rivers abduction of Comrade Dennis desperate politicians and State and the entire Ijaw nation Banigo, the coordinator of Ijaw mischievous persons could to prevail on relevant security People's Assembly, IPA, in hamper negatively on our authorities in Rivers state to Rivers State. He was abducted naughty democracy as the trend effect the quick release of by unknown gunmen and to date is disgusting and inimical. The comrade Dennis Banigo, his whereabouts are unknown. league of Ijaw Comrades frown coordinator of Ijaw People's This is worrisome. The police at the abduction of Comrade Assembly. silence is giving us deep Dennis Banigo. It was recent concern. The governor of Rivers that one of our Comrades was state Mr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike assassinated in Delta and was Chief Eze and his past in the eyes of Greg Obioha “Before you are a leader, success is all about blessings,guidance, prayers and support. growing yourself. When you become a Chief Eze was so generous and supportive. I leader, success is all about growing others.” became his project, he guided him until i – Jack Welch passed out as the best Corps Member in Based on Jack Welch quote above, I will like 1992/93 Service year in Adamawa State with to discus and present a man who have lived several Awards/Honours. I picked up a job out this thought of this great Philosopher, there and our relationship continued. He had Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze who today can foresight, he was the first person in modern be described as a phenomenon, a media history to conceive and form a political institution and leadership Icon. This Media Alliance between Southeast and South south Czar is a puzzle and enigma of sorts. One people, he did it in yola and expanded it to time National Director of Media and Public the entire North Eastern region of Nigeria Adminstration of the famous Turaki and it worked. It all started in Yola and today Vanguard that collaborated with other great that initiative is turning to a working Nigerians to save Nigeria from the infamous template. Eze's template was novel and third term agenda of General Olusegun brilliant and if we stick to it an Igbo Obasanjo. Erstwhile National Publicity speaking person will be President come Secretary of the defunct New Peoples 2023. Democratic Party, nPDP whose impact to the I met Hon Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze birth of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a very lovely, Godly and hardworking need not be overemphasized. woman as a wife, Chief Mrs Ada Eze. I Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze as a seasoned witnessed his children growing and Philanthropist, humanist with a heart of gold schooling in the best School in the state reminds me of Maya Angelou who once belonging to former Vice President Atiku stated, "I ve learned that people will forget Abubakar, ABTI Academy which what you said, people will forget what you metamorphosed to ABTI University, Yola. did, but people will never forget how you He is a good Christian, prominent Igbo made them feel.” leader and a close political associate of the Even as I am at a loss on how to describe former Vice President. I was also an him because he is versatile and associate of the former Vice President then. knowledgeable, I mist confess that he beams I am glad that Chief Eze is successful and without being recorded by me both good and recently stated, " Chief Eze Chukwuemeka deas and great thoughts. Eze is a great man accomplished in every sense of it, with his bad. is not only a fine writer, but an indomitable and mind. He impacted so much on my life Children graduating from the University .In All that transpired between me and Chief watchdog of truth. He is not afraid to rush when I met him twenty seven years ago as a his chosen career of politics, media practice Eze were great moments to remember. He is into the ring even when the odds are heavily youth corps member in Yola Adamawa and Sports Promotion, he has carved a niche a dear friend, brother, Oga and pathfinder against him. What a courageous fighter you State. Eze served couple of years before me, for himself. He was a big time media expert, Conclusion are! I salute you sir while to his school mate in the same Adamawa State and incidentally writer, sports analyst and philanthropist Let me conclude this treatise on my brother from University of Calabar, Prof Andrew a predecessor in the coveted position I held when I met him in Yola. and friend by quoting Rosalynn Carter, "A Efemini described Eze as a political in my capacity as the number one Corps I would have done this piece since during his leader takes people where they want to go. A Strategist and prophet as developments in member, Chairman Corps Members wedding Anniversary commemorated some great leader takes people where they don't the politics of Nigeria show how much Association Adamawa State hence the Corps weeks back but because of tight schedule I necessarily want to go, but ought to be.”. foresight you have." Liaison Officer in the Metropolitan Twin couldn't do it then. I love writing to recount That is Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze the Finally, Dr Ebere stated, "Chief Eze is a City of Yola/Jimeta. When I learnt that a man my association with good friends. As a man who threads where the Lions fear to Colossus and encyclopedia of modern who once occupied my office and fellow historian,capturing past encounters is vital to thread political analysis," Igbo for that matter had his business office me. My heart is built on memories and great David Enyida a politician who is based in GREG OBIOHA is a political analyst and nearby, I took out time to visit him to pay thoughts. i don't forget my friends!I can't Rivers State threw more light on the Social Crusader writes from Imo State and homage. i went and sought for forget great encounters! No event passes assertion of Rosalynn Carter when he can be reached through: 08036410972 Africa SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 2020 Update ...news the way it is 6 Politics David Okumgba hails Buhari's sense of judgment, salutes Giadom's resilience, drums support for New APC CTC ▪Declares those threatening the truce deal as anti - Buhari elements entire members of the APC President's recommendations CTC, on behalf of the nay the resolutions of the NEC - The South South Zonal enthusiastic party supporters in - The second highest party organ Secretary of the All the South-South zone, on their after the National Convention. Progressives Congress, APC, well deserved appointments. How sad! I hear they are David Okumgba, says the Interestingly, the CTC stars the threatening a legal action resolutions reached at the duo of Sen. Akpan Udoedehe against the NEC. Does this National Executive Committee, and Hon. David Lyon -- two show respect for Mr President NEC, meeting on Thursday, worthy sons of the South-South and the provisions of our June 25, 'is a perfect sample of zone. Accordingly, as a regional constitution on the decisions of no victor no vanquished'. A political bloc we are confident the NEC, which is binding to statement released to the media in their individual capacities to all? This nauseating action is a reads: I have consciously deliver and therefore we throw total defiance to the president's considered the twist and turns of our weights behind them on this unequivocal warning on events that led to the critical party assignment. litigations. In the spirit of peace convocation of yesterday's However, we cannot achieve our and genuine reconciliation, I (Thursday) meeting of the set goals in isolation or by will advise them to desist National Executive Committee, complacency based on the forthwith by borrowing a leaf NEC of the All Progressive euphoria of the NEC meeting. from the team spirit displayed Congress, APC which I The practice of no pain, no gain by HE John Oyegun in 2018 or participated virtually. Having is a necessity tool for end up drawing the ire of juxtaposed the underlying facts application by all. Every hand relevant party organs. We will with the reflexes of some party must be on deck to ensure an no longer tolerate acts of faithful, obviously in reaction to expected outcome for the CTC. dereliction and malfeasance by the dissolution of the National Perhaps, Brutus envisioned our some leaders in the zone. Working Committee, NWC of present predicament when he Enough is enough! our dear party, I make bold to declared vide, Shakespeare's Conclusively, as a panacea for say that the resolutions reached _Julius Caesar_ " There is a lasting peace I would like to is a perfect sample of no victor time in the affairs of men Which appeal to aggrieved members no vanquished. There is no taken at the flood, leads on to who left the party in anger or gainsaying the fact that before fortune". It behooves on us to angst, to return home. There are now, the APC at the national work harder if we cherish to enormous promises from the level was on tenterhooks and faithfuls and our teeming Committee/Extraordinary walk the path of peace that we Buni led leadership. Like I said headed for Golgotha -- the hill supporters in the South-South National Convention Planning deserve because the party is a earlier, the party is a property of of execution but for the timely geopolitical zone to embrace the Committee. The servant-leader property to all members. every registered member and we intervention of President new leadership party structure. and affable disposition of the Sadly, the activities of a certain all have equal stakes. Join hands Muhammadu Buhari. On the Our people are encouraged to Yobe State Governor is a _sine crestfallen minority and let's build a prosperous APC strength of the above, I specially show support and rally round qua non_ to our desired aim of masquerading as authentic and together. The onus lies on us! applaud Mr President for the H.E Mai Mala Buni led APC lasting peace. Consequently, I aggrieved NWC members, are showing exemplary leadership Caretaker will like to congratulate the allegedly opposed to Mr in nipping the gong show in the bud. The equanimity, maturity and APC NWC: Tinubu, Oshiomole Now Internally dexterity displayed by him throughout the lifespan of the impasse is praiseworthy. We Displaced Politicians (idps) – Aribisala will live to remain eternally grateful for his exhibition of candour and fatherly responsibilities to the APC and the nation.. Also worthy of commendation is the resilience and unfaltering allegiance of Chief (Hon) Victor Giadom, who assiduously pursued to a logical conclusion, the convocation of the revered NEC meeting -- a singular action that heralded the restoration of tranquility to the murky waters of the party. Giadom will go the way of patriots in the annals of history for midwifing the birth of a bigger and better ruling party. It is noteworthy that the success of yesterday's parley A Popular author and critic, Femi a National Executive Committee, NEC botched the expectations of our Aribisala has mocked some national meeting where the NWC was Senator Ajumobi naysayers; mostly external officers of the All Progressives Congress, immediately dissolved, breaking the forces across other political APC over recent crises in the party. hold Oshiomole and Tinubu wielded. is dead divides. These are gains we Aribisala, on Friday afternoon, took a IDPs: INTERNALLY DISPLACED Senator Abiola Ajimobi, former governor of Oyo state must all celebrate. Any glitches swipe at the suspended national POLITICIANS Bola Tinubu Adams has died aged 70 years. Ajimobi, who has been in coma and setbacks, we recorded on chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole RIP. and on life support for some days after a surgery passed our pathway to peace must be Oshiomhole and Bola Ahmed Tinubu https://mobile.twitter.com/femiaribisala away at the First Cardiology Hospital, Ikoyi A credible swept under the carpet. and tagged them, “Internally displaced /status/1276524290653945856 He source said Ajimobi who was being treated for COVID- Remember, it's the test of fire Politicians” following the dissolution of tweeted. 19 complications has been totally unconscious since last that makes fine steel It is for this the National Working Committee of the Thursday after his organs totally collapsed. reason that I enjoin all party party. On Thursday, the party organized Africa SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 2020 Update ...news the way it is 7 News Rivers State Govt to expand Rumuola flyover, construct flyover at GRA junction Approval for the construction of a five Chioma said council also approved the hundred and five meters long flyover at the dualisation of Ezimbu Link Road connecting GRA Junction along the Port Harcourt Aba Stadium Road from GRA junction and the Expressway, in Rivers State is now in place. Tombia Road extension linking Ikwerre road. This approval was part of approvals given on He said Council considered the Rumuola Wednesday, at Government House, Port flyover and approved its expansion to four Harcourt, during the Rivers State Executive lanes to ease vehicular movement and boost Council meeting presided over by the State economic activities. He further stated that Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. alternative routes will be created to ensure Briefing journalists after the meeting, the that motorists do not suffer untold hardship Commissioner for works, Austin Ben- during the road constructions. Man returns N1.8 million found inside carton of Indomie noodles he bought A man identified as Mr Chidiebere despite the harsh economic situation in the Ogbonna, who resides in Owerri, Imo State, country, he said the money was not his, so has returned N1.8 million he found in a there was no reason for him to keep it. The carton of indomie noodles he purchased owner of the business who could not hold from a shop in the city .. According to back his joy, thanked him and told him to sources, the carton was partially filled with come back and collect a cartons of indomie noodles and some bundles of N1000 not es. whenever he needs it till December. When asked why he returned the cash Blogger dies while capturing the sunset on her motorbike Russian Anastasia Tropitsel, 18, suffered head this, but I hope it will be useful. You have only injuries when she lost control of her Kawasaki fun in mind. If it wasn't for your mother, you motorbike and crashed into a fence on the would have been left without your pants long Indonesian island of Bali. A social media ago. You have to hold on to your mind and start influencer who made her first £1million at the working if you want to live well. " He claimed her age of 15 reportedly filmed herself and the boyfriend Maydanovich “pulls you down” and sunset before a fatal motorbike crash. Russian told her: “Start working if you want to live well." Anastasia Tropitsel, 18, suffered head injuries She accused her father of “burning” her when she crashed her Kawasaki on the emotionally and betraying her. Her blog urged Indonesian island of Bali. Her boyfriend Viktor her followers to overcome fear by immersing Maydanovich, 30, who was on a bike next to her, themselves in whatever causes fear.+ said she began to “wobble” at around 60 mph and lost control, colliding with a roadside fence. The viral blogger was reportedly filming herself in the mirror of the bike and also capturing the Rivers State Govt says Weddings sunset just before the tragedy, according to Gold Coast Bulletin. can hold, gives guidelines Anastasia had been a blogger since the age of 12 The Rivers State Executive Council and boasted how she “became a millionaire at addresses and phone numbers of receptions are prohibited under the presided over by Governor Nyesom 15” from her successful internet presence. She attendees to make contact tracing easy guidelines to reduce the risk of Wike, has approved new guidelines for told her million-plus young followers: “I inspire if the need arises. “Marriages would community transmission of COVID-19. marriages during the Covid-19 period in you to do what you can't. “I grow your wings and not have more than 50 attendees, He added that violators of the the State. State Commissioner for send you to go freelance.” including family members who must guidelines would be made to pay a fine Information and Communications, Tropitsel - real name Anastasia Zubrina - died wear face masks and adhere strictly to of 10 million Naira. He also said those Paulinus Nsirim announced the soon after buying the new Kawasaki Ninja 250 social distancing of not less than two seeking to bury their loved ones would Council's decision while briefing motorbike and immediately following a public “While church weddings must be also be expected to include names, newsmen at Government House Port row with her doctor father who warned her that conducted between 9am and 12noon, addresses and phone numbers of those Harcourt. Paulinus said prospective her online success story was turning to failure. traditional marriages would be to attend such funerals in their couples would be required to apply to She had stayed in Bali for lockdown after a trip to conducted between 4pm and 7pm. applications. Pastor Nsirim said the the State Governor through the the island to boost her Instagram. “Your business “Venues of marriages must have government would not grant approval Commissioner for Social Welfare and is collapsing,” he said. provisions for running water and soap to any application without names, Rehabilitation. “Such applications must She was enraged when he told her: “Your team is at three points and the venue addresses and phone numbers. be accompanied with information on just having fun at your expense. You do not finish decontaminated after the event,” he the venue of the ceremony, names, your new projects….It is not pleasant to listen to said. Pastor Nsirim said after wedding Africa SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 2020 Update ...news the way it is 8 Opinion Coup and counter-coup in APC: A critical analysis

When in 2013, three political parties decided to emergence, the doggedness and oneness party. The judgment procured mischievously by embark on a journey into history, I am quite certain experienced in the past were replaced with an Aguma and his cohorts, to undermine the leadership that they were oblivious of the individual interests insatiable quest for power and control. The man of the party in the state who is also the Minister of that formed the creation of those political parties: Adams Oshiomhole became the centre of a brewing Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, backfired Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, All Nigeria Peoples storm that was gathering clouds that members of the and their fingers got burnt in the process. The Party, ANPP and Congress for Progressive Change, party were not quick enough to run to shelter to national scene was not spared as the quest for CPC. As separate political entities, it was almost prevent the havoc the storm left in its track. There control, led players to court and again the temple of impossible for them to wrestle power from the was also the element of godfatherism and betrayal. Justice became desecrated by the erstwhile National Political Giant, the Peoples Democratic Party, which Foes became friends and friends became sworn Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, the National Vice had held on to power for 16 unbroken years after the enemies. A typical case was the Edo State Governor, Chairman South-South, Ntufam Eta, Worgu Boms and emergence of democratic rule in Nigeria in 1999. This Godwin Obaseki. Whose alleged disloyalty to the other conspirators. Truth and justice eventually, won feat recorded by three otherwise mushroom or demigods, led to his ousting from the party and against evil and conspiracy. Like dancers who do not regional parties gave impetus to some major actors in denial of the party's governorship ticket. Can we see their back or even know in most cases what this feat to begin to think like demigods. The ousting forget Rivers State and Bayelsa State, were court dance steps they take, the leader of the party, and of a serving President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, from cases held sway and parallel state secretariats with the President Federal Republic of Nigeria, President office and the smooth transition to an opposition State Executives operated without as much as a Muhammadu Buhari, who coincidentally is familiar party, was described as the best, free and fair election whisper from the leadership of the party? The temple with coups and methods of handling such, waited for Nigeria has ever had, since after the botched June 12. of Justice was manipulated to the extent that exparte all and sundry to bring forth their best before reining Maybe in the heat of the moment or in a quest to orders were issued as if they were utility bills. Just a in the actors in the coup. The National Executive inject a more vibrant and younger player, the few weeks ago, the final move was made in Rivers Council meeting, summoned today by Victor Giadom leadership of the party thought it was time to change State, to ensure the total collapse of the party, but with the consent of Mr. President, rekindled the hope the winning team to make way for a younger and the players burnt their fingers in the process when of several party men and women across the country. roughed one, mindful that the days ahead would the court granted the Igo Aguma led group more than While casualties of war, nurse their injuries and re- require that. Were they prepared for the twist in the what they requested, unfortunately to their ultimate strategize, one thing is certain, which is the All story? Or was it a well-written script, waiting to come destruction. The result of their misguided actions has Progressives Congress will become great again. to life? Those questions remain shrouded in secrecy. given Rivers State chapter of the party, a team of Written by: Dr Amandi Belonwu, A Concerned A new player was introduced and he came maybe seasoned administrators, under the leadership of Dr. member of APC Rivers State with too much 'youthfulness', but shortly after his Sokonte Davies, who are overseeing the affairs of the Africa SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 2020 Update ...news the way it is 9 Feature A Narrative on Race, Injustice and Imbalance By Masi Prince Ernest

Excerpts From The Struggle For The Global South: A capability. This is the main reason while disarmament Cold War; it remained unanswered all through the Narrative on Race, Injustice and Imbalance. By Masi has been difficult to achieve and until the ideologies nuclear arms race, and in Vietnam. More recently, it Prince Ernest (MNSE)(MNIEEE) coming soon, that gave birth to proliferation is dislodged through remained unanswered in Iraq, Libya and Syria, september 13, 2020. collective and unconditional responsibility, nuclear thereby, exposing the incapability of the UN just as its …The hope of nuclear disarmament has been proliferation will continue to pose severe threat to predecessor failed in dealing with the issues that dismissed by the so called realist and nuclear optimist humanity. culminated to the Second World War. on grounds of world peace and stability. Kenneth The growing threats of Islamic radicalization and After the First World War, idealist ideology waltz, one of the leading proponents of the realist terrorism now opens yet another window for a fresh dominated intellectual discourse, especially on the viewpoint explained that nuclear proliferation has debate on disarmament, but what is not clear is who need to replace the balance of power system with a balanced the world power bloc, such that, the will lead the effort. The western alliance has shown system of collective security. Despite the outbreak of possibilities of one nuclear power to unilaterally absolute lack of willingness to sincerely do so, except the Second World War which further exposed the attack the other is very dismal. He further maintained otherwise it limits other nations from reaching this deficiencies of idealism, it was not possible to dismiss that in the current debate, it will be impossible to goal. Based on this understanding, the possibility of a its merits; hence, traditional idealist thinking of subject nuclear states like the US, Israel or Russia to genuine disarmament appears to be uncertain, as collective security was retained during the formation collapse their nuclear infrastructure, hence, the nations like Britain is currently investing very huge of the United Nations. Collective security and shared rhetoric of disarmament would remain an sums of money in updating their nuclear submarine in responsibility was supposed to eliminate unachievable task for generations to come. The Scotland. Obviously, in the event of any escalated unilateralism, but instead, a survival variant of current push therefore to disarm smaller nations and armed conflict which threatens the superiority of a realism was achieved, basically because the yet retain about 90% of the world nuclear weapons in nuclear power, national pride may just hold the key to international system is governed by an anarchy the hands of the US and Russia does not amount to tactical deployment of the weapon to regain system which defuses the authority of the United disarmament, but justified by the doctrines of hegemony as was the case in Hiroshima and Nations, thereby, enthroning an international system hegemonic domination, superiority, modernity and Nagasaki. that is dominated by struggle for power between self- determinism which propelled their acquisition in the interested states. first place. The attainment of a nuclear power status Proponents of disarmament appear very helpless as The struggle which is intended to make the powerful was thought to preserve and advance “superiority” of none of the nuclear powers seem likely to yield to any nations “most powerful”, while the weak, “most Western civilization which expressly guarantees the pressure to collapse their nuclear arsenal. On the vulnerable” as rooted in competing military might, rights of some nations to develop and keep nuclear contrary, investment in nuclear capability is on the scientific and technological dominance is consistent bombs capable of destroying other nations while rise while none nuclear powers have become more with the principles of Western civilization. This others must be prevented from getting it. The NPT is, ambitious to attain strategic significance following on struggle has further weakened the United Nations, its therefore, a vehicle designed for this purpose, as some the Iranian example. agencies and affiliate institutions. nations would retain their nuclear armament while In this current debate, there is, therefore, a moral others destroy their nuclear stockpile and join the question of responsibility on the part of the United Pre-order to start soon NPT as non-nuclear power members with soft Nations. This question was not answered during the Heart 2 heart with ECSTASY T.D. Jakes in his book “The Lady, Her Lord and Lover,” asked a up I realized that this same thing applies to woman. imagine how funny it would have been if both men and Relationships are not business transactions that you embark women could get pregnant.Am sure all the sisters would question… on, with already laid down rules, NO!!!. Relationships are prefer the men go through the process rather than through “Do you know if the satin bed sheet you bought for your bed dynamic, what works for one couple might not work for the such pain and transformation only to be looked at by the men is what your man really wants? Do you know how hard your next couple, but what is constant is love!!!! Unconditional as if we came from another planet. man tries to remain in bed while performing his primary love, mutual respect and understanding. Child birth no doubt would leave a woman feeling insecure duties to you, as you lay on the silk sheet and enjoy the feel Take time out to find out what your partner actually wants, and withdrawn. But there is a way out of this insecurity. of it on your back while he desperately tries not to fall off the ask your partner to tell you what excites him/her. Don't ever Always see yourself as still dating your man, that way you bed… say, I have him/her to myself now I can relax and be someone would ensure that you put on clothes that would compliment We are guilty of the scene above in our various relationships. different, definitely not. your present status and shape. Most times we do not make the effort to find out if what we Never stop being that caring, loving and considerate person It is very heartbreaking to find some of our sisters always are doing presently is what pleases our partner. We do not you were when you first met. Then you would understand having wrapper around their waist 24/7 and not bothering ask if he/she is making any effort to remain in this when your partner says “darling I don't feel up to it today.” about makeup or accessories. Have you taken time out to relationship? Are we thinking of our own pleasure alone or Things are usually misunderstood when the relationship look at yourself in the mirror and see the transformation? You are we putting our partner's desires into consideration or do moves to the next level and your partner dares to say, please do not have to have a million naira to look decent; your man we say if he/she can not stand it…too bad!!! baby, I don't feel up to it”. You would quote 1corinthians 7 vs saw you as a beautiful chic and came to you, so you have got When I was a little girl I would read Mills and Booms novels 1-5 your response would be very repulsive and that also is not to remain that beautiful for him. and I gradually designed an image of the kind of man that I good for a relationship. Do you know what shoe size your man wears? What colors would really want when I grew up… We all have our times, identical twins cannot always have the appeals to him? Have you ever gone into a shop to buy a gift A handsome, romantic man, who if possible would always best of relationships, talk less of two individuals with diverse for the man without a reason, just to show him how much ride on a horse. A prince charming. Ignorantly, I did not believes and backgrounds. you love him? Or does it have to be him meeting all your realize that it would only remain a part of a dream that can The society can only be a better place, when the smallest unit financial needs? These are little things that count.Have you not come into reality. A figment of my imagination. is healthy, that definitely would impact on the large unit and ever complimented his looks or pass him a little note saying A friend of mine would always say, “never put expectation the society.Men should learn how to show more affection, how you feel about him? first in a relationship, allow everything to flow naturally, just don't think that showing affection means the woman would Men as little boys would rather play with their toy guns, cars do what you know would be right at all times, always do what take you for granted, whether you show affection or not, a and video games, but women are more subtle. What makes you know you would expect from your partner at all times. bad woman would always remain a bad one, though with love you thinks that this grown man has been emotional would Never make a big deal when you call and after two (2) rings it might be easier to live in peace. Make her your best friend, now be different. Guys graduate from toy guns, cars and your partner does not take your call, wait for a considerable mother, sister and lover. videos games to real things and also add an additional to it, period for your partner to return your call or you call back. There are some crazy sexual fantasies you have, if she is your which is woman. But when you start calling repeatedly for 100 times within an friend and lover, you would be able to satisfy your curiosity If ladies each time they look at their man believe that the hour, you are not saying… hey, I don't trust you and you are rather than do it somewhere else. The moment you assume woman he is involved with are mere toys to satisfy his desires not sure of the kind of relationship you have”. your position as the head of the house and love her just as and nothing more, our society would be better. My dad would always say to me that this house was not open God has mandated, every other thing would fall in place. Sisters stop nagging, look for something to occupy yourself, to any daughter that would leave her man because she If you met her wearing g-string pants and fixing everything men naturally would want to chase after us, so when he caught him cheating on her. He likened men to be like snake, she could fix, why try to unfix it? discovers that you don't nag and you are at peace with that a snake whether small or big would kill if it bites, that the Enough said about the men, my ladies we are the home yourself he would want to know what is keeping you busy. same applied to men, that a man will always remain a man, builders, how else we can describe ourselves when even God How else would he know that, except being by you always. the only thing that makes one different from the rest is his had acknowledged that fact by calling us the virtues woman Or better still you could pray this little prayer. “Father Lord conscience and how much he loves his woman. When I grew and given us the privilege to bring life into this world. Can you any other breast my man looks at should shrink…” Africa SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 2020 Update ...news the way it is 10 Lifestyle My Crib-6 Decorating and Remodeling Tips 1. Determine Your Style How do you want a space to feel? Here's a trick to help you hone in on your style: take a look at your closet. Do you prefer tailored pieces or do you prefer looser and more comfortable items? Do you gravitate toward certain colors or patterns? Another way to help you determine your style is to think of key words that define how you want a space to feel. Traditional, formal, elegant? Playful, humorous, inviting? Monochromatic, streamlined, modern? Take note of design inspirations in every facet of life. I often use these as a starting point to discuss with clients when I'm hired to help them design the interiors of their homes. Recall a hotel in which you've stayed or restaurant in which you've dined that particularly struck your fancy. Perhaps it was a minimal interior from your trip to Japan or a clubby bar in New York furnished with worn leather chairs. 2. Figure Out What You Don't Like It is a lot easier for people to express what they do not like. By putting dislikes into the equation, we can eliminate some things and narrow in on others. For example, a bold large-scale print might remind you of something in your childhood that you do not want to see in your own space. Or a wingback chair might bring back memories of being sent to time-outs for pulling your sister's hair. Likewise, a certain color might evoke feelings of a past design trend that you aren't eager to repeat. These memories and reactions are very personal and individual, but also define our tastes. 3. Build Around Your Space Space planning, which impacts scale, is essential. People often use furniture that is too large or too small for a space. I like to blame a certain retail company for the large-scale furnishings that saturate interiors today. Build around the furniture that you actually have space for. Think about the balance of a space. For larger rooms, consider establishing zones for different activities: a seating area that is conducive to conversation; another area for television viewing; a work area with a desk or table for projects or With white paints, try a handful of different It doesn't matter if you want or have games. Even though I love symmetry, you can hues on the wall and pay special attention to hardwood floors, area rugs, tile, stone or wall- make things feel too contrived when you make the undertones. They can have touches of to-wall carpeting. Thinking about your floor everything symmetrical. Think about the visual pinks, blues or yellows. The outside first will dictate how other pieces are layered weight and distribution to balance out a space. surroundings strongly affect the temperature in the space. If you select a neutral tone or Proportion and scale are key to any design. of the light. The vegetation and the sky can natural fiber without a lot of pattern or color, 4. Sample Your Paint create reflections of greens and blues on your you have more options with colors or Paint selection is one of the most important interior walls. upholstery. If you start with an antique rug, and cost-effective decisions you can make. 5. Mix High and Low Price Points you can draw colors from the rug to formulate Proper paint choices harmoniously connect Pedigree doesn't necessarily mean better a color palette. It is important to plan these spaces. Consider the house as a whole. You (whether it be art, furniture or dogs). Consider things in tandem, otherwise you end up with risk creating disjointed rooms if you paint one an “unknown” artist or designer and buy the circus effect: too many things going on room at time. Take into account how colors based on shape, comfort and how the art or without the space as a whole functioning in affect our mood. Some colors make people furniture works for you and your needs. The unison. Starting with a sofa or upholstered feel happy, calm or even agitated. I have been most humble objects can have the most soul chairs limits your style immediately. There is known to paint interior doors a bold black for and be the most beautiful thing in a room. Do more flexibility with something like an area a contrast against crisp white walls. not be afraid to mix high and low price rug with dozens or even hundreds of Sample actual paint colors on your walls points. Not everything must be precious to be possibilities. This is where you have options when looking at options. Observe them in important. The opposite can be said with and can then start to layer pieces. It is a much natural light, morning light and at night. splurging on something that you really love. easier approach to make your final floor Often a go-to color that worked well for one 6. Start from the Ground Up covering decision first, and then layer. project will not work for another. What might Design can be overwhelming. People often Last, but not least, Gibson advises that people work at your friend's home might not work at want to know where exactly to start. For any take their time when designing their homes. your home. The chips at the paint store are a room, I usually suggest that you begin from “When taken care of, these items [and helpful starting point, but what looks good on the ground up: Decide on the floor covering. decisions] can last for years,” Gibson advises. paper might not translate into your interior. Africa SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 2020 Update ...news the way it is 11 Column THE DIFFERENCE MAKER

job. The only difference between the two is that on separating the problem from the attitude. We have all seen them in action: friends and Micheal has a great attitude and Henry does not. “When things do not go well,” he says, colleagues whose cheery upbeat attitude towards Who are you going to hire? You are going to hire “Unsuccessful people think it's the problem that life and the moment at-hand lasts as the sun shines Micheal.” separates them from happiness. But it is not. I'm and things go their way. But is the hapless Henry doomed to go through life sure I am going to have something come up today As soon as clouds mask the sun or fate raises a with a bad attitude? That says Maxwell, is pretty that I won't like. speed bump, the attitude darkens. All that positive much up to Henry. How can you go through a day without having a energy curdles into a sour mixture of excuses, finger 'Most people think attitude is a result of what other problem you don't want to see? That is part of life. pointing, and the momentum-killing cry, “WOE IN people have done to them” he says, I was born in Many people think, “I don't like what is happening ME.” the wrong family,” or “you don't understand what I to me, it is out of my control.” But within your If we are honest, we will admit that not only have have to work with everyday. “THOSE PEOPLE SAY “ control is how you respond.” we seen such displays but we have acted them out Some else determines my attitude.” If they really Yet often, he says, people will tell him that their ourselves in various degrees of intensity. believe that, they have no motivation to change.” personality just isn't the bubbly type that can But what if this positive energy and can do attitude But attitude is a personal choice, he says. “you must respond to a problem with a good attitude. To that thrive under the sun could stand up also during take responsibility for it. If you eliminate choice if Maxwell, that is a surrendering of the choice the storm. What a difference this could make, says you don't think you have a choice about your option. John Maxwell, in his book “The Difference Maker,” attitude then you resign and become a victim. And “Many people confuse personality with attitude. zeroes in on the power of attitude. nothing is worse than becoming a victim. At that They are not the same thing. Your personality is not “It is an absolute fact,” he says during an interview, moment, “failure camps on your doorstep the rest much of a choice. There are people who are born he stated that “The difference between successful of your life.” with a melancholy temperament, while some are and unsuccessful people is that successful people Even so, it's often the whiff of failure that more bucolic, the class-clown type. That is part of have a much better attitude during great times of motivates us to change. your makeup. But I have known people with an crisis“. Everybody has a good attitude when things “I don't think a person ever chooses to have a great “up” temperament who have a bad attitude. And are going well, but if ever I needed a great attitude attitude until he or she understands the the ones with “down” temperament with a good it`s in a bad situation”. consequences of having a bad one,' says Maxwell. attitude” People of all temperaments, though, are susceptible Maxwell being the son of a farmer pastor himself, “People only change when they have to. When I get to a very avoidable attitude trap. has written 30 books on topics of Adversity, to a place where I realize my attitude is hurting me, “People seldom celebrate everyday victories,” he Leadership, The Development of Potential and I learn it's a choice. Most people don't change says “too many have a summit mindset. Am event Attitude. because they do not think it is a choice. mind set. As if to say, “I have not graduated yet.” In all of them including the sellers “Twenty-One Maxwell attributes his own positive attitude to the There is often a tendency to despise the daily and irrefutable Laws of Leadership'' and “Developing examples set by his parents when he was growing over-emphasize the grand. the Leader Within” he weaves the underlying up in Indiana. Yet recognizing small advances on the road to a message that people can indeed have the ability to “I grew up in a home that was very positive, he says, larger goal makes “A huge difference” in attitude, change, but don't know how to, “he say. “It is not “My father had a great attitude. And my mum did. says Maxwell “Recognizing daily victories increases from a lack of desire. My books are kind of a They were positive people and I saw what a confidence and confidence is definitely a doorway practical: here is how to do it.” wonderful environment that created for a kid like to attitude change.” His how to no attitude starts with a simple me.” As with attitude, none of the doors Maxwell has observation: “people always project on the outside He had one other advantage. When he was in the pointed out over his career are very difficult to what they feel on the inside,” he went further to seventh grade, young Maxwell met the Rev. open. Walking through them however, is another write that “some people try to mask their attitude Norman Vincent Peale, the vaunted author of the story. and they can fool others for a while. But that cover long time bestseller “The Power of Positive Here are the “BIG FIVE ATTITUDE CRUSHERS” as up does not last long. Attitudes always wiggles its Thinking”. listed by John Maxwell. way out.” I grow up on that book says, “Maxwell. “So I figured 1. Discouragement: a good attitude allows you While “The Difference Maker” examines what a I'd better do something with my life. I became a positive attitude can do to help overcome leader and I began to throw out lessons and pass on to see rough spots as temporary challenges and to improve work and family what I had.” 2. Change: instead of fighting change, embrace relationships, one of it most telling points is a He had noticed over the years that as much as a disclaimer about what it cannot do. bad attitude can be a liability, it's the entrepreneurs it as a new source of energy. of the world who most quickly develop the sense “A lot of people assume that attitude can make up 3. Problems: bad attitude views a setback as a for a lack of talent or personal growth,” says that a good attitude is a powerful, necessary asset. Maxwell. “They think, “Believe it and you can “Probably the greatest asset of Entrepreneurship is defeat: a positive attitude sees an attitude, he says. Attitude allows entrepreneurs to achieve it.” But there are a lot of things I could opportunity to learn. believe in sincerely that I can never achieve.” be curious. It allows entrepreneurs to take risks. It His favorite example is the highly motivated but low allows them to be different. When everybody else 4. Fear: focus on the issues at hand and not on says it won't work, they keep going.” talent hopefuls who appear on the television show the potential of dire consequence down the “American Idol” believing they will win. They end up Entrepreneurs, he says, also have a special dismayed when they are immediately cut from the understanding that ups and down with the territory. road. The only place we really have any “The whole process of getting to the top is not show because they cannot carry a tune. power is the present. “I have never been impressed with those who straight up,” says Maxwell. motivate themselves by hype,” he would say. “They Entrepreneurs, especially, are regularly tested by 5. Failure: a good attitude gets you back on what he calls “The Big Five Attitude Crushers.” believe you just “fake it till you make it.” If you buy your feet after being thrown for a loss. This into that, you will be setting yourself up for a fall. “If Overcoming those five obstacles of discouragement, the ability is not in you, it shows up pretty quick.” problems, change, fear and failure is the subject of fosters inner strength and determination and Rather, he says, a positive attitude makes the the second half of “THE DIFFERENCE MAKER.” “Successful people expect to face hurdles,” Maxwell proves your ability to bounce back. difference when one realistically charts a course writes. They know that overcoming obstacles is a “Everything I do is simple, “he says, “but it is not within areas of personal competence. He has seen normal part of life, and they plan accordingly. They simple to live the principles. The greatest gap in that firsthand in the hiring process. the world is the gap between knowing and face their challenges instead of fearing them. He says that if you have two job candidates with the doing.” Maxwell's practical tips on how to avoid same qualification and experience, it is a tossup each of the big five share one common idea: focus who to hire. They both have same skills to do the www.Africaupdatenewspaper.com I S S N : 2 4 4 9 - 0 4 9 0 : Africa Update Newspaper WEEKLY JUNE 28TH - JULY 5TH, 2020; VOL 9 NO. 342 N150 : @Africauph : @Update_africa :[email protected]

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