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ة ...first in breaking the news www.aljazirahnews.com Vol. 2 No. 187 JULY N200 26 – August 1, 2021 MULTIPLE TAXATION Citizens Bleed As FCT engages touts to extort individuals PAGES 9 – 10 X-raying BPE’s Quest For Privatization PAGE 11 Demonized N1.5trn NAFDAC Explains Foods That Are Intervention In Why Herbal Medicine Re-visiting One Actually Good Power Sector: Firms Not Approved For Horrific Night Unable To Deliver In Igangan PAGE 31 PAGE For You 14 PAGE PAGE 22 COVID-19 PAGE 28 EDITORIAL Igboho’s Arrest And The Yoruba Nation hief Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho was some Yoruba youths and Fulani in the community where arguably an unknown personality outside the properties were reportedly destroyed. Southwest sub-region not until mid-January. Igboho also visited Ogun State and vowed to evict He and his supporters took the battle to end herdsmen in the South-west, following the insecurity rocking the spate of insecurity by killer herdsmen in the the region. SouthwestC rather frontally. He then became a chief promoter of a Yoruba agenda of He stormed the Fulani community in Igangan, Ibarapa defending its land from the incursion of killer herders who Local Council of Oyo State to issue a seven-day notice to kill, maim and abduct farmers. herdsmen to quit insecurity or vacate the community and After holding a series of rallies in some southwest states, all other Yoruba communities or be forced to do so. he met stiff resistance against any rally in . Despite warning by Governor Seyi Makinde against such CONTINUE ON PAGE 5 action, he invaded Igangan and his visit led to a clash between Tokyo Olympics: Team Nigeria’s Hope Hanging? PAGE 13 PAGE

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PHOTO: BJO/NAN Militants Threaten To Resume Attack BY AHMED IDRIS the National Assembly, worship centres, lands, control 100 per cent of host communities and in God given resources.” commanders have streams, lakes and their gold resource (fiscal contrast, a whopping 30 The National Assembly A militant group, Niger returned to the creeks of severe environmental federalism applying in per cent for exploration had recently passed the Delta Revolutionary the Niger Delta region degradation without Zamfara State), what the of frontier basins. PIB, which allocates Crusaders (NDRC), has waiting to strike. remediation. people of the Niger Delta “We will defend our three percent to host threatened to resume “For 56 years, the region “While the government region could get from their resources and protect communities, sparking attacks on oil installations has suffered desecration and people of Zamfara own natural resource is a our region from further criticism among in the region. of its sacred places like State are allowed to paltry three per cent for mindless pillage of our Nigerians. NDRC said it would resume attacks on oil installations due to the three per cent allocated to host communities NEITI To Intensify Oil Revenue Drive in the recently passed The transparency of the to the implementation mining industries.” Chairman of the Board, Petroleum Industry Bill Federal Government in of the EITI under the Buhari observed that Olusegun Adekunle, (PIB) by the National the oil, gas and mining provisions of the NEITI Act over the years, NEITI had thanked the president for Assembly. industries is irrevocable, 2007 and the global EITI demonstrated competence, the opportunity to serve, Spokesperson of President Muhammadu standards. integrity and commitment stressing that his team the group, WO 1 Izon- Buhari stated. “The present to the values that the would work hard to increase Ebi, described the Buhari stated this as administration is country required to Nigeria’s revenue from percentage allocation the newly inaugurated passionate about the EITI achieve economic growth extractive industries. to host communities as 15-member Governing process because it serves and development in the “We will work hard in unfavourable. Board of the Nigeria two key agendas of this extractive sectors. raising revenue for the Izon-Ebi, in a Extractive Industries administration. This, he said, was country through the oil, statement, said the PIB is Transparency Initiative “First, the extractive through availability of gas and mining sectors. a coup against people of and vowed to intensify industry is very strategic reliable information and And this will be done in Niger Delta, adding that the drive for increased to Nigeria’s economy data required for national accordance with the law,” it would fight until the revenue from the and hence central to my planning and reforms. Orji he told journalists on the country’s extractive administration’s economic He advised the new side-line of the board’s bill is reviewed. accountability in the The group warned that industries. agenda. board to ensure that NEITI inauguration. Speaking at the “Second, transparency continued to preserve these management of Nigeria’s Adekunle assured the its commanders have economic resources. returned to the creeks inauguration of the board and accountability in the virtues for the benefit of president that his team in , the President, management of our natural the citizens. The President charged would push the boundaries of the Niger Delta, in the new board to be non- preparation to strike. who was represented resources is equally central He explained that of transparency and by the Secretary to to the anti-corruption the appointment and partisan as NEITI was accountability in Nigeria’s The statement titled, non-political and had ‘We Will Defend Our the Government of agenda of this government. inauguration of the NEITI extractive industries and the Federation, Boss “Nigeria is therefore board was a demonstration maintained neutrality would be committed to God Given Resources’, all through almost two said: “We will fight until Mustapha, said, “Let me irrevocably committed to of the Federal Government’s strengthening the ongoing renew the commitment of the implementation of commitment to decades of its existence. reforms in the country’s obnoxious sections in Responding, the the PIB are reviewed by the Nigerian government EITI in the oil, gas, and transparency and extractive sectors. الجزير نيجيريا www.aljazirahnews.com July 26 – August 1, 2021 3 ةالجزير نيجيريا

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A nation that has lost its soul, therefore, breeds a citizenry where nobody cares for anybody else. Nigeria exhibits all of these traits, no doubt. Its constitutive principles of justice, equity, and fair play have clearly fallen apart and the country is no longer at ease. No doubt, the very soul of Nigeria needs to be recovered – Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah الجزير نيجيريا

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ةLike our facebook page www.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng news e-mail: [email protected] Amid Crashes, Insecurity: US Super Benue First Lady Donates 150 Tambuwal Tucano Jet Wheelchairs To PLWDS Cautions BY HENRY IBYA, MAKURDI special people created by God for always supporting desire to establish the Fighters Arrive in order to fulfill the biblical programs of the foundation center was to help people Against Politics Wife to the Benue State and the founder of beautiful living with disabilities to Amid military plane crash- injunction that what God has BY IBRAHIM GORONYO, SOKOTO Governor, and founder Eunice created is beautiful. gate handicap center Jos, become mobile enough to es, the Nigerian Air Force Spring of Life Foundation Dr. The first lady further Plateau state, Chief Ayuba develop themselves both Governor Aminu Waziri (NAF) on Thursday took Eunice Ortom, has charged told the gathering that Gofwuan, for impacting in businesses, education delivery of the first batch beneficiaries of the first Tambuwal of Sokoto state the presentation of the lives of people living with and other forms of skills has again called on people in of six A-29 Super Tucano batch of over 150 wheelchairs wheelchairs was a deliberate disabilities positively across acquisition in order to aircraft from the U.S. donated to Person’s Living the state not to play politics policy of her foundation the the country. contribute to Nation with the security situation In May, the U.S. Air With Disabilities (PLWDs),by ESLF to impact positively She also commended the building, and thanked the her foundation to make good in some parts of the state Force Fighters and Ad- on everyone, particularly ESLF ambassadors Mr. Tahav governor’s wife for facilitating and the country in general, vance Aircraft Directorate use of them and not to sell the physically challenged Agerzua, Chief Cliff Atile, and the objective in Benue while them as the wheelchairs were said Muhammad Bello in a told Nigeria that its 12 Tu- including women and youths, Chief George Ali, Otukpo Chief Atile, encouraged the release he issued to newsmen cano jet fighters would be meant to support them carry through partnerships with Local Government Chairman, PLWDs, to show commitment out their daily activities. in Sokoto. ready for delivery between Government, NGOs, both for variously standing with in whatever activities they The governor stated this July and October. Mrs. Ortom, who gave the within and outside the the foundation over the would involve in, expressing charge during the week at while receiving the Sultan of The Director of Public country, assuring that the years and for introducing the happiness that Benue PLWDs Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad a ceremony to present the founder of the beautiful gate were not beggars. Relations and Informa- foundation will continue Abubakar who paid him a wheelchairs to beneficiaries to contribute it’s quota by handicap center producers of Responding on behalf tion, NAF Headquarters, drawn across the 23 Local traditional sallah homage Air Commodore Edward creating and promoting a the wheelchairs to her for the of the beneficiaries, Marry Government Areas of the society without barriers partnership. Ekele, expressed appreciation at the Government Lodge, Gabkwet, announced the state, held at the Chapel of Sokoto. arrival of the fighter jets in to descent living including In a remark, founder to God and the first family Grace, Government House people living with disabilities. of the beautiful gate for always reserving a special Stressing the need for a statement in Abuja. Makurdi, also encouraged the Mrs. Ortom expressed handicap center Jos, chief space in their hearts for the the people of the state to According to Mr Gab- PLWDs to see themselves as appreciation to the governor Ayuba Gofwuan, said his disabled. collaborate with each other kwet, the aircraft arrived irrespective of political in Kano at about 12.34 differences with a view p.m. to curtail the security He added that the offi- challenges in the state, cials that received the air- Tambuwal also charged craft included the Min- them to be vigilant about the ister of Defence, Bashir activities of informants who Magashi; Chief of Army give information to bandits Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Fa- in their domain. ruk Yahaya; and Chief of According to him, the state Air Staff (CAS), Air Mar- government in collaboration shal Oladayo Amao. with security agents is On July 18, bandits making an effort to improve the security situation in shot down one of the air the state, hence the need force’s jets on an “inter- to give maximum support diction mission between and cooperation to it in the boundaries of Zam- order to achieve the desired fara and .” objectives. On February 21, avia- The governor also said the tion minister Hadi Siri- state government had within ka confirmed a military the first two years of its plane crashed near Nnam- coming to power constructed di Azikiwe International From left: Editor-In-Chief, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Mr Silas Nwoha; UNICEF Country Representative, about 25 district heads Airport in Abuja in a short Peter Hawkins; Head of NAN National Desk, Mrs Ese Ekama-Williams; Senior correspondent, Maureen Okon palaces, assuring that the statement on Twitter. and UNICEF Communication Specialist, Geoffrey Njoku, during Hawkins’ visit to the Agency’s Headquarters remaining will be continued. “A military aircraft, in Abuja on Friday, July 23. PHOTO: ANTHONY ALABI//NAN He thanked the Sultan King Air 350, has just and traditional rulers in the crashed short of our Abu- state for their support and ja runway after reporting APC Kicks As Obiano Sacks 20 Aides For Working Against Soludo’s Election cooperation to all policies engine failure en route to BY WISDOM ONYEISI more of such termination of , of the Kingsley, Senior Special and programmes of the state Minna. It appears to be letters would be released termination of appointments Assistant on Media. government. fatal. We should remain The All Progressives Congress before month end. of the underlisted appointees The Anambra State Chapter In his remarks, Sultan calm & wait for the out- in Anambra State has kicked The source said, “Those with immediate effect.” of the All Progressives Abubakar called on local come of the investiga- over the recent sacking of people worked against Prof Some of the affected Congress in a statement by government councils in the tion by the military while some government appointees Soludo in the APGA primary political appointees, its Publicity Secretary, Okelo state to collaborate with the we pray for the departed by the Governor, Willie election. They even went include, Azubuike Okafor, Madukaife, described the traditional rulers for the soul/souls if any,” the min- Obiano. and assisted in conducting Senior Special Assistant on sacking of the governor’s improvement of security in ister said. Obiano had sacked no a parallel election where Grassroots Mobilisations; aides as despotic. their domains. Nigerian Air Force fewer than 20 aides for some other persons were Prince Onyechi Okafor, The APC said, “The sacking At the ceremony the allegedly working against the nominated as candidates of Senior Special Assistant of political appointees by district heads of Achida, spokesman Ibikunle Da- Sabon Birni, Yabo and ramola confirmed the de- election of the governorship the party. on Lands; as well as John Governor Willie Obiano, candidate of the All The letter from the office Onyeakpa. for supporting aspirants of the Galadiman Gari, a velopment. Progressives Grand Alliance, title holder, thanked Mr Daramola said a of Chief of Staff sighted by Others are: Chika their choice within the All Prof Chukwuma Soludo in the our correspondent ordered Gabriel Ibeneme, Senior Progressives Grand Alliance the government for the Beechcraft KingAir B350i November poll in the state. measures being taken to roll aircraft logged an engine “All salaries, incentives and Special Assistant on Media; vindicates us that the state A letter dated July 6, benefits of those affected Joseph Okonkwo, Senior government is wasteful and back the security challenges failure on its way to Min- 2021, signed by the Chief of by the dismissal should be Special Assistant on Project despotic. in some parts of the state. na and crashed while re- Staff to the Anambra State terminated forthwith.” Management (FADAMA); “This is more so when in a They also thanked the turning to Abuja. All sev- Government, Primus Odili, The letter reads in part: “I Esedo Ruth Uzochukwu, fruitless bid to cover up the state government for en officials on board died showed that 20 of such aides write to communicate the Special Assistant on advanced dictatorship, the its welfare, support and in the crash, which trig- had already received their approval of His Excellency, Environment; Chidi Adi government claimed ‘their cooperation to them and gered a massive explosion termination letters. Chief Dr. Willie Obiano, Ekwenugo, Senior Special appointment was terminated assured it of their total near the airport. An insider said that many the Executive Governor Assistant ANSSIPA; Ezekwelu for redundancy’ support and cooperation. الجزير نيجيريا www.aljazirahnews.com July 26 – August 1, 2021 7 ةالجزير نيجيريا

Like our facebook page ة www.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng news e-mail: [email protected] Unemployment I’ve Done My Best, Rate Worst In Buhari Insists, Amid Rising Nigeria’s History Poverty, Insecurity – W/Bank BY SULEIMAN ABDULMUMIN A new World Bank report has indicated that the Amid rising poverty and unemployment rate in insecurity across Nigeria, Nigeria has risen more President Muhammadu than ever in the history Buhari insists he has of the country under the done his best to salvage Buhari led administration. the country’s precipitous For a nation, the situation as he met with unemployment rate is some of his party men in defined as the percentage Daura. of the labour force According to a statement population who could not find at least 20 hours by the president’s media aide of work in the reference Garba Shehu, Mr Buhari period. made the assertion when he received some governors The report says the rate L-R: Tanzania High Commissioner in Nigeria, His Excellency Dr. Benson Alfred Bana; Founder/Chief Operating was significantly higher for of the All Progressives Officer TAJBank Limited, Mr. Hamid Joda; and the bank’s Co-Founder/Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Sherif Idi; during Congress (APC) at his Nigerian youth (42.5 per discussion investment opportunities in Tanzania and Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday, July 20. cent) compared to non- country home in Daura. youth (26.3 per cent). The former military The current rate of dictator claimed that things unemployment in Nigeria were worse when he assumed has risen fivefold from Umahi, Ayade, Matawalle’s Defection power as a democratically 6.4 per cent in 2010, elected president. hitting 33.3 percent as of “We have done our the last quarter of 2020, Part Of Buhari’s Achievement – Bagudu best and thank God for per National Bureau of BY WISDOM ONYEISI the APC because of Mr Bu- Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Abuba- didn’t see more than 10km of what we have been able to Statistics’ report. hari’s fatherliness, equitable kar Bello of Niger, Adegboye- land that was not cultivated. achieve with the available The Washington based The recent defection of three character, and focus on “bot- ga Oyetola of Osun, and “It goes to show that the resources, otherwise we organisation said the PDP governors to the ruling tom-up development.” Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa. efforts to improve securi- would have been in trouble,’’ unemployment rates which APC is part of President Mu- “We are proud to have you The Kebbi governor fur- ty are also paying off. Farm- he explained. started rising sharply in hammadu Buhari’s achieve- as our leader. Your achieve- ther thanked the president ers are taking advantage and Mr Buhari also said the 2015, when President ments for Nigeria, says Gov- ments and ideals are incul- for providing vision and planting,” said Mr Bagudu. country’s security situation Muhammadu Buhari ernor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi. cated in all of us,’’ he noted. strong leadership for the He added, ”In six weeks, had improved compared to assumed power, has been Mr Bagudu, chairman of The governors at the meet- APC, adding that the re- Your Excellency, you have the instability in the North- worsened by COVID-19, the Progressive Governors ing with the president also gime’s efforts to mainstream commissioned projects in La- East before 2015 when parts leading the country into Forum, stated this during a included Mssrs Ayade, Uma- agriculture as the mainstay gos, Kano, Katsina, and Bor- of the region were directly recession. visit to Mr Buhari’s country hi, Matawalle, and Kayode of the economy are yielding no states and also launched under terrorists’ control. “The rise in home in Daura. Fayemi of Ekiti, chairman of results. some projects virtually. “The subsequent unemployment rates has Mr Bagudu pointed out the Nigerian Governors Fo- “I drove from Kebbi state “We appreciate the proj- development in the North- been particularly acute that three governors, Ben rum. to Daura and stopped to pick ects the federal government since the 2015- 2016 West is the most amazing, Ayade of Cross River, David Others were Aminu Masa- the Governor of Zamfara is doing in every state of the where people who lived economic recession and Umahi of Ebonyi, and Bello has further worsened as ri of Katsina, Simon Lalong state, Bello Matawalle, and country and supporting gov- together, spoke (the) Matawalle of Zamfara, left of Plateau and Abdullahi realised that for the eight ernors, even those that are same language and shared COVID-19 led to the worst their former parties to join recession in four decades Ganduje of Kano, Babajide hours of coming here, we not so progressive. common faith started killing in 2020” the paper read in each other and rustling part. cows. The report which was “I had to change the published in collaboration Security Under Buhari’s Watch Is Terrible – Speaker security chiefs and we with Rapid Social Response BY HENRY IBYA , MAKURDI security, anti-corruption and had in April blamed the has never been an incident had to get down to the trust fund (RSR) and Korea economy and if you want to Nigerian media for reporting like that in the history of the fundamentals of providing World Bank Partnership Speaker of the House of be objective we are not where insecurity in the country country and Buhari, not any security. If you look at the Facility (KWPF) puts the Representatives Femi we were,” Mr Gbajabiamila like something new just to other person, is responsible. situation in relation to time rate of employed male in Gbajabiamila says though said. rubbish the government of So we know the game in and resources, you will find Nigeria at 46.4 per cent Boko Haram had been “The security is still very Mr Buhari. town.” out what we have been able while that of women stood decimated, “security is terrible. But Boko Haram has “There is a determination In the past five months, to achieve,’’ the president at 40.6 per cent. still very terrible” under been decimated. Their leader by some people to make bandits have launched noted. The World Bank opined the watch of President has been killed, those who security their narrative that coordinated attacks on Emphasising his regime’s Muhammadu Buhari. that the growing numbers foment trouble have been will lead to the next election, communities, killing and turning the country’s of Nigerian citizens Mr Gbajabiamila made this arrested.” 2023. We are sad. We are abducting school students statement while addressing Blaming successive not happy that people are in hundreds across Katsina, economy around, Mr Buhari seeking asylum in other said oil prices fell from more countries is as a result of journalists after paying governments, the Speaker killing each other. But the Niger and Zamfara State. Sallah homage to Mr Buhari argued that the APC led way reporting is done is to About 136 students than $100 to less than $38 economic issues faced in under his watch, with crude Nigeria. in Daura on Friday, saying government inherited some suggest that it had never kidnapped in Tegina, Niger the APC led government met difficulties which they are happened before,” Mr Shehu State and the majority of oil output at 2.1 million It states that from 1990 barrels a day dropping to to 2019, migrants from “some difficulties on ground.” working to surmount. said. abducted Bethel Baptist Nigeria have risen from He said the All Progressives “I think we are on course. “The other day I was School, Kaduna students are about 500,000 barrels. 446, 806 to 1,438, 331. Congress government It is difficult, don’t get reading a newspaper to the still in bondage as at the time ”Intellectuals and A World Bank projection led by Mr Buhari came to me wrong, we met some audience. The New Nigeria this report is filed. historians should be fair in March, 2021 had power promising to tackle difficulties on ground and newspaper reported the On Sunday July 18, a to us so that those who predicted that no fewer insecurity, corruption and we are working and building kidnapping of November 7, Nigeria Air Force fighter are looking for leadership than 20 million Nigerians pursue economic prosperity slowly and surely,” Mr 1966 in the midWest,” Mr jet was downed by bandits positions will not exploit the would have plunged into for the country. But “security Gbajabiamila said. Shehu said. “If something in Zamfara, the pilot political ignorance or lack of poverty before Mr Buhari is still terrible.” Spokesperson to the like that happens today it fortuitously escaped with knowledge of the people,’’ leaves office. “We came on the mantra of president, Garba Shehu, would be reported like there injury. Mr Buhari further stated. الجزير نيجيريا

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ةLike our facebook page www.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng news e-mail: [email protected] TEC Trains 50 Army Enlists Retired Igboho: Youths, Women Allegations On Different Soldiers To Fight IPOB, ESN Spurious BY YAHAYA UMAR personnel in the fight against welcome, Maj.-Gen. Taoreed military. He expressed the Skill Acquisition criminality. Lagbaja, the General Officer confidence that the crime rate The Nigerian Army has ”We sincerely hope that Commanding, 82 Division of would reduce in the country – Benin Programmes enlisted the help of South- having obliged your presence the Nigerian Army, described with all hands on deck. Nigerian government’s East ex-soldiers to quell IPOB BY JOEL AJAYI at this interactive meeting, the retired officers as key Also, Rear Admiral allegations against Sunday and ESN’s insurrection against you will bring your wealth stakeholders in the nation’s Frederick Ogu, the Chief President Muhammadu Adeyemo, popularly known To complement govern- of experience to bear so that security. of Defence, Civil-Military as Sunday Igboho, were Buhari’s regime. together, we will surmount Mr Lagbaja commended the Cooperation, said the armed ment’s efforts in finding an Specifically, the Chief of seen by the government alternative way of sustaining our challenges,” said the defence chief for the initiative forces collaborated with other of the Republic of Benin Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor, defence chief. and reiterated the division’s security agencies to tackle many families in the coun- urged retired senior military as spurious and untenable, try, a Non-Governmental He thanked the officers commitment to restoring criminals. a Yoruba leader, quoting officers in the eastern region for attending the meeting peace and security in the He advised Nigerians Organisation called Tabitha to offer their wealth of Adeyemo’s lawyer, has Empowerment Centre, TEC, and appealed to them to South-East. to cooperate with security revealed. experience in the fight against proffer solutions to security He added that the military agencies, saying that the war on Saturday July 24, success- unknown gunmen and the According to a statement fully trained over 100 indi- challenges in the region and held similar interactions in the against crime could only be proscribed secessionist group, nation. South-West and North-West. won with civilians’ support. by the leader of the viduals in different free skill IPOB. umbrella body of Yoruba acquisition programmes in Mr Irabor also called on Former Chief of Army Staff, Top military personnel Mr Irabor made the request Nigerians to desist from Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, that attended the meeting self-determination groups the FCT. on Thursday while speaking at The One Day free skills using violence to pursue their thanked the Department of included the Chief of Defence known as Ilana Omo Oodua a security meeting in Owerri. political or other objectives, Civil-Military Cooperation Intelligence, Maj.-Gen. S.A (IOO) Banji Akintoye, programme includes “Given the current photography, soap making, warning that the nation’s for sustaining its foundational Adebayo, and the Brigade the allegations were not dynamics of insecurity, it security agencies will not legacies. Commander, 34 Artillery sufficient for the Beninese facial make-up, wig making, behooves retired senior bead making, computer tolerate any form of violent Mr Ihejirika called on Brigade of the Nigerian Army, government to want to officers to offer valuable conduct in any guise. Nigerians to support peace Obinze, Owerri, Brig.-Gen. hand over Igboho to its literacy, fashion designing advice to aid our security and tailoring, amongst Earlier in an address of and security efforts by the Raymond Utsaha. Nigerian counterpart. others. “What Nigerian Flagging off the government came up with programme at TEC’s office were mere allegations premises in Jikowoyi in the against Ighoho such as Federal Capital Territory, trafficking in arms and the founder and CEO of inciting violence that the NGO, Mrs Christiana could result in the social Uzo-Okamgba said the aim disturbance without of the programme was to evidence which the create self-employment and government of Benin wealth among the youth and women in the FCT. Republic considered She expressed that spurious and untenable, Tabitha has reached out to and insufficient to warrant over 1,000 less privileged extradition,” Akintoye said people in the country and in a statement. still counting with the aim He quoted Igboho’s of impacting more. lawyer as saying that According to her, TEC is another reason his client a non-governmental and would not be extradited to non-profit organisation Nigeria was that there was that is committed no extradition agreement towards eliminating between the Nigerian and domestic violence through Beninese governments. sensitisation and awareness “The lawyers handling advocacy, targeting the case reported after communities. President Muhammadu Buhari (M) with the Principal of Pace Setters School, Daura, Mr Okino Muhammed (L); the Proprietress, Mrs Celine Friday (R); and Students; Umar Abdullahi; Memuna Haruna Salisu; Zaharau Abdulrahman and the proceedings that Chief “We also provides Sunday Adeyemo lgboho welfare for the widows and Ebenezer Jim, as the school’s delegation visits the President during Sallah in Daura. PHOTO: TA/NAN educational assistance for cannot be extradited to the orphans. Nigeria for two principal “Over the years, we have Ogun LG Polls: Residents Ignore Govt Restriction Order reasons: organised and partnered It appears the people of vehicular movements from am. mounted by soldiers, “That contrary to with various organisations Ogun State are not ready 7am to 4am on Saturday. At the Lafenwa and policemen, and traffic insinuations, Nigeria and to empower communities to obey the restriction in But some residents have Rounder areas, markets were regulatory agents, there Benin have no Extradition in providing access to movement ordered by the defied the order as they partially opened with traders were long queues of vehicles Agreement. justice and support service State Government in respect currently go about their displaying their wares. stopped for defying the sit- “That Nigeria has not to victims and survivors of of today’s local government normal businesses. Meanwhile, security at-home directive. been able to come up with domestic violence. elections. In Abeokuta, the State agents are making frantic Ogun people will elect new charges that could lead the “It is our belief that this The Ogun State capital, motorcyclists and efforts to enforce the chairmen and councilors court to order lgboho’s programme fosters financial Government had directed commercial drivers were restriction order. today, barely five years after extradition to Nigeria.” independence amongst the that there should be no seen with passengers at 8 At various roadblocks that of 2016. He added that the attendees, reduce the rate Coury De’appal De of idleness amongst youths Cotonou, hearing Igboho’s and survivors of domestic CHANGE OF NAME extradition case, had violence in Jikoyi and adjourned the case till Dagbana communities,” she said. JULIANA Monday. She charged participants The Beninese court ruled to make use of the training I, formerly known and addressed as JULIET ANDREW, on Thursday that Igboho’s sessions as an avenue that now wish to be known and addressed as ANDREW This space is for sale wife, Ropo, should be will make them independent JULIANA. All former documents remain valid. The general released unconditionally and cater for their family in as there were no charges the future. public should please take note. against her. الجزير نيجيريا www.aljazirahnews.com July 26 – August 1, 2021 9 ةالجزير نيجيريا

Like our facebook page ة www.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng cover news e-mail: [email protected] “When Alhaji Isyaku Ismaila retired as the director, FCT Treasury in March 2020, Alhaji Salawu Adigun Lawal took over from him without full powers of a director treasury. However, he also retired July without anyone replacing him. This is unprecedented in the history of FCTA,” he stated. He also said that President Muhammadu Buhari had since approved names to be announced as mandate secretaries but the minister is yet to release the list. This according to director has concentrated approval for various projects in the hands of the minister and hindered the pace of activities in the FCTA. Interestingly, The Citizen Awareness against Corruption and Social Vises (CAACASVI), had called for the appointment of a substantive Director of Treasury in the Federal Capital Territory Bello Administration (FCTA). Mr. Olumuyiwa Onlede, Executive Director of CAACASVI in a statement in Abuja, said this was necessary to engender efficiency and accountability in the FCTA. MULTIPLE TAXATION He noted that the office of the Director of Treasury of FCTA had been vacant for the past six months without replacement. He said that the appointment of new director would be in line with the principle of good corporate governance as well as allow the Permanent Secretary to play his proper role instead of acting as director of treasury. He added that CAACASVI had, Citizens Bleed however, gave notices to relevant authorities on this matter as concerned As FCT engages touts to extort individuals stakeholders in the FCTA. Onlede added that CAACASVI had ABDUL LATEEF BAMGBOSE resist an alleged attempt by the minister long before him, but are allegedly been given the Federal Capital Territory to favour a less qualified candidate for sidelined, a development they said is minister a 14-day ultimatum to correct The Minister of the Federal Capital the position. unsettling the department. Territory, Mallam Muhammad Musa these lapses in the treasury department. One of the directors who visited According to the director, whose name “If after a week from now no concrete Bello has been accused of ceding the National Assembly to intimate was not given, the minister had allegedly the management of the Federal result is achieved in the process of members of the committees on FCT, hinted that the next director would be appointing a Director of Treasury among Capital Territory, (FCT) to groups both in the Senate and in the House of appointed after a selection examination and individuals under the guise of other things, we will have no other Representatives, alleged that there is for the directors in the department. option than to mobilize like minds Civil generating revenue for the ministry, an attempt by the minister to appoint He however, said some competent AljazirahNigeria investigation has Society Organisations and well-meaning one of the directors in the treasury accountants who are on the directorate Nigerians to picket your (minister) office revealed that since the minister took department, Mr. Damboa Malum. cadre and qualified for the position over the administration of the FCT, it in a peaceful demonstration,’’ he said. Malum was said to have been would decline participation in the He said the option to picket the office has been a free reign of terror by revenue promoted to the position of director in planned exam, citing obvious bias. collection agents in the territory. was to press home their demands in line 2018, with over 16 other directors who According to him, the directors with the Constitution. Earlier in the month, a group of Civil were promoted to the directorate cadre question the integrity of the said Society Organisation, CSO, had accused “At the appropriate time we shall examination, alleging that Damboa may disclose to Nigerians several cases of the minister of nepotism, 14 months be unduly favoured as the ‘minister’s after his failure to appoint a Director maladministration and corruption in candidate’. FCTA treasury due to the absence of of Treasury, DOT, for the Treasury “Damboa boasted severally to his department of the FCTA. a qualified and substantive Director of family and friends that he has been Treasury,’’ Onlede said. Indications of a palpable tension assured by the minister that he is going within the ranks of directors in the Three weeks after the submission by This is just as the to be appointed even though he’s not the the CAACASVI, the appointment of FCTA over appointment of the next most senior,” he alleged. DoT, came to light when a director minister has said he has the Director of Treasury has remain a The director further explained that torning issues in FCT. visited the National Assembly to the planned selection examination for voice his frustration with delay in the no preferred candidate Chairmen of the six area councils of candidates jostling for the position was the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) now appointment of mandate secretaries to against the convention of appointing the oversee various Secretariats since the in whatever position take decisions and implement policies on most senior and qualified director from their own in total disregard to superior minister resumed for the second tenure there is to be filled in the department. last November. authorities, Aljazirah Nigeria findings He also alleged that the minister have revealed. This is just as the minister has said the administration, deliberately refused to confirm the he has no preferred candidate in “ Administratively, the minister of appointment of the immediate past whatever position there is to be filled in saying that every state for FCT, Ramatu Aliyu has the director, FCT Treasury, Alhaji Salawu responsibility of supervising activities the administration, saying that every qualified person Adigun, who retired recently so as to qualified person would be given a fair in the six area councils of the FCT, with prevent him (Adigun) from exercising the council chairmen reporting to her opportunity to emerge. would be given a fair the full powers of the director of AljazirahNigeria also gathered that treasury until his preferred candidate is CONTINUE ON PAGE 10 directors in the FCTA have vowed to opportunity to emerge. appointed. الجزير نيجيريا

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ةLike our facebook page www.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng cover news e-mail: [email protected] Taxation: Citizens Bleed FROM PAGE 9 He said that ticketing clerks were variously accused of intentionally whenever they want to make decisions making themselves unavoidable on policies or issues bordering on the whenever motorists were in need of people. their service. It was gathered the case is quite The acting secretary frowned at the different now, as most of the council clamping and towing of vehicles that chairmen are now answerable to later became the order of the day, which themselves without recourse to any according to him informed the jubilant constituted authority. reactions of the public, when the court The development, it was learnt, has suspended the scheme. severed their working relationship He, however, assured the public that between the minister and the council the licensed operators that would begin chairmen and is gradually brewing a cold the implementation of the policy were in the FCT Administration. repentant with a promise to serve The FCT administration, under residents well. the supervision of the office of the AljazirahNigeria investigation FCT minister of state, has accused revealed that the “park n pay policy of the chairmen of the area councils of the FCT Minister has been redesigned hardheadedness and insubordination with the various activities of Vehicles to the superior office. Inspection Officers, VIO, Agberos, the A senior director in the FCTA who unconventional tax collectors and the did not want his name in print said Road safety Corps who claimed they are the council chairmen no longer report working on the instructions of the FCT to elected FCT representatives at the Boboye Bodinga minister. National Assembly and the Area Council While the VIO lay siege on adjourning Services Secretariat on issues pertaining by the Etsu of Kwali. in March this year stirred the hornet streets connecting the minsters Gate, to the councils. Ephraim Danladi, one of the youth nest following the announcement by the at Area 11, various Traffic lights, According to him, the chairmen leaders in Kwali, said that the decision Minister to introduce to re-introduce removing plates numbers vandalising no longer care about the security of the chairman to go against the FCT ‘Park and Pay’ policy on May 1, to curtail vehicles , The Road safety Officials are situation of their councils, and they order to appoint district heads could be the rate of wrong parking in the city. in control of areas like Mabushi, Federal have demonstrated it by their absence interpreted or assumed to be a calculated The Acting Secretary of the FCTA Secretariat , and the ever busy Wuse at security meetings summoned by the attempt to create disunity and throw the Transport Secretariat, Usman Yahaya, market. minister of state for FCT. entire Kwali area council into chaos. had disclosed this at a press conference The Agberos, are incharge of Area 1, The source told our correspondent: “I can confirm to you that crisis is on in Abuja. Nyanya , Lugbe and other entry points “Despite several warnings and threats by already brewing in Yebu chiefdom Mr. Yahaya said the historic plan to into the FCT collecting “ revenue which the minister of state, the chairmen still following the substitution of one re-introduce the ‘on-street parking are never receipted . show a lackadaisical attitude towards Bulus Garba as the successor to the policy’ in the territory was part of Commercial taxi drivers in Abuja security matters in the area councils. office of the Yebu District Head by the efforts to free the streets for better penultimate week protested against They are either late or not present at chairman of the council. This is not a traffic flows. alleged extortion by the Vehicle such meetings. good development, following the state Aljazirah Nigeria investigation Inspection Officers (VIO) and Motor “They are only punctual and physically of insecurity in the country,” he said. revealed that ‘On Street Parking Park touts popularly called “Agbero” at present during the Joint Account It was also learnt that another Management’ initially saddled with various Junctions of the City centre. Allocation Committee (JAAC) meetings council chairman who initially violated the responsibility of collection of fines The protest however, nearly got where monies are shared to their the authority of the minister of state from violators was suspended on April out of hand at the popular Area 1 councils. is the chairman of Gwagwalada area 14, 2014. roundabout when what sounded like “Some of the chairmen who at council, Mustapha Adamu, who was The development was in compliance gun shots were heard and everyone different occasions, publicly alluded to accused taking a similar action, but later with the FCT High Court ruling that around the area started to run for their independence as elected officers rescinded the decision by withdrawing declared the operation illegal. cover. AljazirahNigeria was not able to not answerable to appointed officials, controversial appointments from some Mr. Yahaya said that prior to the confirm if the sounds were that of a gun have been appointing chiefs in their district heads. judgment, the scheme was riddled with or teargas canister, a protester spoken councils despite the ban on such Amidst the deteriorating so much complaints. to, said they were gun shots. appointments”. infrastructure in the federal Capital, the He said that the operators were The protesters, who were very bitter, The source further disclosed that Federal Capital Territory Administration variously accused of many underhand accused the VIO officials and members the FCT administration had in 2016 activities ranging from unprincipled, of its task force (who most times appear suspended all chieftaincy-related dubious, deceitful, unprofessional and in mufti) of extortion, harassment and appointments in traditional institutions unscrupulous acts. illegal arrest. across the territory due to the numerous “It was based on these shortcomings One of the protester narrated how complaints, petitions and legal tussles by that the Suntrust Savings and Loans a pregnant passenger lost her life due interested parties. Ltd., challenged the powers of the FCTA to harassment by an “Agbero” who “However, despite the ban, from “Justice Peter Affen in his to impose levies on motorists that park joined his cab in the guise he was a the information we got, the chairman their cars on FCT streets. passenger only to begin to drag the of Kwali area council, Hon. Chiya judgment, commended “Justice Peter Affen in his judgment, steering wheel with the cab driver and Danladi has issued some persons with commended and described the ‘park ended up ejecting the car keys from the appointment letters as district heads and described the ‘park and pay scheme’, which was introduced ignition port which led to an accident of Yebu, Dafa, Kilankwa, and Wako for the purpose of effective traffic that eventually caused the death of the communities respectively. and pay scheme’, which management as laudable but ruled that pregnant woman “We have been reliably informed was introduced for the the scheme was unknown to the FCT A group of taxi drivers in the Federal that documentation by the head of laws. Capital Territory have gathered at the administration at the Kwali area council purpose of effective “He blamed the authorities for not Federal Secretariat, Abuja, again on for the various appointees preparatory “ backing the scheme with adequate laws,” Monday to protest alleged harassment to placing them on monthly allowances traffic management Mr. Yahaya said. and collection of illegal levies by officials has been processed,” he said. as laudable but ruled According to him, investigations of the Vehicle Inspection Office. Aljazirah Nigeria learnt that the from both the authority and the public AljazirahNigeria sources said that meeting of all the Gbagyi chiefs was held that the scheme was revealed that the activities of the VIO are preventing taxi drivers from to fine-tune and perfect plans for the ticketing clerks contributed in no small operating by stopping their vehicles and official turbaning of the district heads unknown to the FCT laws. way to the public disdain for the scheme. telling their passengers to alight. الجزير نيجيريا www.aljazirahnews.com July 26 – August 1, 2021 11 ةالجزير نيجيريا

Like our facebook page ة www.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng cover extra e-mail: [email protected] NIPOST Microfinance Bank. Also, the BPE woos investors by showcasing numerous Investment opportunities in the X-raying BPE’s Quest For Privatization nation’s economic reform. He explained that over the years the bureau has reform 234 agencies, cutting across the various sectors of the BY MARIAM SANNI economy, stating that government is committed to improving the Public Private Partnership Privatization of government owned enterprises framework to attract private capital into the has become a key component of the structural Nation’s space, and that the Federal Government reform process and globalization strategy will earn N5 billion annually from the planned in many economies. Several developing and concession of its two free trade zones, located in transition economies have embarked on extensive Calabar and Kano. He said the planned concession privatization programmes in the last one and of the two of the Federal Government free trade a half decades or so, as a means of fostering zones located in Calabar and Kano was expected economic growth, attaining macroeconomic to generate annual savings of about N5 billion stability, and reducing public sector borrowing into the federal treasury. requirements arising from corruption, subsidies The BPE boss added that the planned and subventions to unprofitable . concession would increase export earnings from Like most developing countries, Nigeria until the two special economic zones, to about 3 billion recently witnessed the growing involvement of dollars over a period of five to seven years. He the state in economic activities, the expansion said the bureau had listed over 36 projects and of government owned enterprises into diverse transactions this year across diverse sectors of economic activities was viewed as an important the economy, including the power sector. strategy for fostering rapid economic growth and Okoh explained that these transactions and development. projects would see the sale and concession of With the adoption of the Structural power generation assets that would add about Adjustment Programme, SAP, in 1986, 3,300 megawatts to the national grid. “The privatization of public enterprises came to the importance of power as an enabler for economy forefront as a major component of Nigeria’s and industrial activities across all sectors of the economic reform process at the behest of the economy continues to attract strong focus and World Bank and other international organization. attention of the Federal Government. In the The Act also established the Bureau of Public health sector, the reforms being undertaken by Enterprises, BPE, as the secretariat of the National the bureau will involve the implementation of Council on Privatization. The functions of the initiatives which will radically transform health bureau include: Implementing the council’s policy care delivery across Nigeria. on privatization and commercialization, preparing Emefiele “This will improve availability, accessibility, public enterprises approved by the council for affordability and quality of health care services with privatization and commercialization, advising markets. Plc, Capital Hotel Plc. (Owners of Sheraton Hotel the ultimate objective of having a physically and an council on further public enterprises that may be emotionally healthy population. The impact of this privatized or commercialised, advising council on The privatization of enterprises as scheduled and Towers, Abuja), Daily Times of Nigeria Plc., t phase was completed between 1999 is to unlock significant resources for the government capital restructuring needs of the public enterprises under the firs Ore-Irele Oil Palm, Leyland Nigeria and Ihechiowa and 2003.These were commercial and merchant s are Central Packages Company to invest in other critical infrastructure as well as to be privatized, ensuring the update of accounts Oil Palm. Other banks, cement companies that were already quoted Ltd., Afribank Plc, 4 nos. Bricks and Clay Companies other key sectors of the economy creating job of all commercialized enterprises for financial on the . These enterprises which (Subsidiaries of Nigerian Mining Corporation), opportunities in the process,” he said. discipline, making recommendations to the council were divested through public offers or a combination Concession of Nigerian Ports (Lagos and Port- Also speaking, the Minister of Finance, Budget in the appointment of consultants, advisers, of public offer and core investor sale were: NAL Harcourt Terminal), NICON Insurance Corporation, and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, said investment bankers. Merchant Bank, International Merchant Bank, NICON Hilton Hotel, Nigerian Aviation Company, Nigeria remained an economic hub in the African When President , GCFR, took IMB, FSB International Bank, Unipetrol, African Nigeria Unity Line, Ayip Eku Oil Palm, Steyr Nigeria continent that is quite attractive, due to its over in 1999, the central government owned a total Petroleum, AP; Assurance Bank, National Oil and Limited, Eleme Petrochemical Company Limited, population. “It is, indeed, an investor’s delight of 590 Public Enterprises, PEs. The government Chemical Company Plc., NOLCHEM, West African Federal Superphosphate Fertilizer Company, Kuru despite our numerous challenges which the controlled most of the petroleum, minerals, Portland Cement Co, WAPCO, Ashaka Cement Quarry, Jos and Volkswagen Nigeria Limited were government is confronting, Nigeria remains a development banking, telecommunications (fixed Co. Plc (Ashaka Cem), Northern Nigerian Cement sold. premium investment destination for both local and line), power and steel sectors of the economy. These Company Plc.’ NNCC, and Benue Cement Company, According to Bureau of Public Enterprise, the foreign investors in the African continent. As we all sectors alone constituted at least 40 per cent of the BCC. federal Government wants to sell the following: Yola know, there is a direct correlation between risk and entire National GDP. It is instructive to note that The second phase was concerned with public Electricity Distribution Company, Mineral House, reward, the higher the risk, the higher the associated over one-third of the money the country realized enterprises engaged in sectors where the prices Lagos, Zungeru Hydro Power, Conclusion of Afam reward. The commitment of this administration from the sale of oil since 1973 has been expended of their respective output/services were largely Power and Afam three Fast Power Limited, Geregu under the leadership of his excellence, Buhari was on PEs. market-determined. A number of enterprises in this Power (20% shareholding sale), Nigerian National to have and to ensure that there is a decent and Estimates of the Vision 2010 Committee indicate phase have either been fully privatized or partially Integrated Power Project, Transmission Company living standard for Nigerians to stimulate economic that the Federal Government’s investments in privatized through sales to strategic/core investor of Nigeria, Refineries, NIPOST Restructuring and growth and to lift 100 million Nigerians out of public enterprises stood at over US$100 billion in groups and offer to the investment public on the Modernisation, Nigerian Film Corporation, The poverty over the next 10 years,” Ahmed said. 1996. It was also estimated that about 55 per cent floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Abuja Environmental Protection Board, AEPB, Also, during his goodwill message, the Governor of Nigeria’s external debts with the Paris Club of These included: Festac 77 Hotel, Nigerdock Nigeria Hotels (in liquidation), NITEL/MTEL of the , Mr Godwin Creditors were due to funds sourced to establish Limited, Assurance Bank Nigerian Ltd, Electric Residual issues, Abuja Water Board, FG’s Shares Emefiele, said that the Infrastructure Corporation these public enterprises. Meter Company of Nigeria, EMCON;, Calabar in Sales Sugar Company, International Conference of Nigeria (Infraco) Plc would commence full Data obtained from various government Cement Company Ltd., CALCEMCO’ Nigeria Centre, River Basin Development Authority, Tafawa operation by the third quarter. Emefiele said this departments and estimates revealed that in 1998, Cement Company Plc., NIGERCEM, Savannah Sugar Balewa Square, Lagos International Trade Fair at the investors webinar organised by the Bureau Nigerian PEs enjoyed about N265billion in transfers, Company Ltd., National Truck Manufacturers, Kano, Complex, Restructuring of FMBN/FHA and Bank of Public Enterprises, in collaboration with the subsidies and waivers, which could have been better Nigerian Re-insurance Corporation, Niger Insurance of Agriculture. (NXG) and the Nigerian invested in the country’s educational, health and The Bureau of Public Enterprise, BPE has Investment Promotion Commission. other social sectors. Government’s response to these announced that it has generated N1trillion from The governor said the corporation, recently problems in the past was the setting up of one form different sectors of the economy so far, while approved by President Muhammadu Buhari, of public commission and study group or the other targeting N439billion in 2021. with a capital base of N15 trillion would be fully on the performance of the public Enterprises. During the Breakdown, the BPE boss explained operational before the end of third quarter. Their findings usually concluded that the Public that the Bureau is targeting N484 billion from He noted that the apex bank, with key Enterprises were infested with problems such the Energy sector, N9bilion from Industries and stakeholders such as the International Finance as: abuse of monopoly powers, defective capita The Group Chief Communication Department, N212million from Corporation and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment structures resulting in heavy dependence on the Executive Officer, NXG Post Transaction Management Department, Authority, secured the approval of the president treasury for funding, bureaucratic bottlenecks, N626million from Infrastructure and Public Private to establish Infraco to raise private sector capital mismanagement, corruption and nepotism. Plc, Mr Oscar Onyema, Partnership and N148million from Development to support investment in key infrastructure in According to experts, the broad objectives and Institutions and Natural Resources. Nigeria. benefits of Nigeria’s privatisation programme said the capital markets Speaking on BPE ongoing reform initiatives, he The Group Chief Executive Officer, NXG Plc, Mr included: liberalisation of the economy making disclosed that bureau has set to Unbundles Nigerian Oscar Onyema, said the capital markets existed the private sector “the engine of growth”, others existed to enable Postal Service, NIPOST so that it can operate and to enable efficient allocation of resources to spur were to: rehabilitate dead or moribund enterprises, efficient allocation of compete with Global services growth and development. promote efficiency and better management, He noted that tax was eliminated on stock create employment opportunities, reduce He added that NIPOST would be unbundles resources“ to spur growth into three commercial services such as NIPOST market transactions in most jurisdictions around corruption and parasite mentality, modernize the world, calling for further extension of tax technology in our industries, strengthen capital Transaction and Logistics Company, NIPOST and development. 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Like our facebook page ةwww.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng special report e-mail: [email protected] Zuma: Compelling Justice For African Leaders? BY AMEH GEORGE repealed. Lending credence to the violence is When it comes to politics and its activities, a spokesman from the former leader’s one cannot underestimate what politicians charitable foundation stating that “The and their supporters can do in order to righteous anger of the people is because of enjoy political power and control a nation’s the injustices that they see being dispensed resources. The participation of an individual to President Zuma.” in his or her country’s political process is The former president had challenged his as important as the country’s continued sentence in the constitutional court, partly on existence depends on it. Political participation the grounds of the risk of catching COVID-19 is also backed up by the constitution as it is and his alleged frail health. It is known that he seen as a civil duty which all citizens should complied with the court’s sentencing after he partake in. was admitted to Estcourt Correctional Centre But what happens when political in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal, last participation can cost life, liberty and week. ultimately brand one as an enemy of the state, The Police had warned that they were an enemy of the peace and a criminal? prepared to arrest him if he did not hand This can be seen in the display of shame himself in by midnight. Zuma that took place in South Africa in recently South African media earlier reported that become the tools for high-handed officials to own people. In in his Nobel Award Ceremony after supporters of former, President, Zuma had initially refused to hand himself oppress those who seek to call for redress Speech, he wrote that: Jacob Zuma, took to the streets protesting in, but in a short statement, the Jacob Zuma to the various crimes they commit; change We devote what remains of our lives to in a rather barbaric fashion, burning down Foundation said he had “decided to comply”. the constitution to fit their various aims and the use of our country’s unique and painful trucks and looting shops near the Mooi Earlier, crowds formed what they called a objectives; manage the nations resources experience to demonstrate in practice that River and eThekwini, the municipality that human shield outside Zuma’s palatial home in like it was their own personal business; and the normal condition for human existence is includes Durban; after the former president an effort to prevent his arrest. Similar crowds plunge the country and its citizenry into more democracy, justice, peace, non-racism, non- was sentenced to 15 months in prison for gathered before he handed himself in. and more poverty. sexism, and prosperity for everyone, a healthy contempt of court. One thing worthy to note as to why all these I want to see a Nigeria where corrupt environment and equality and solidarity A total of 28 people have been arrested events are taking place is the fact that Jacob former presidents will be made accountable among the people. It is clear that Mandela and one of the country’s biggest highways Zuma would be the first former President in for their corrupt practices; I want to see a had a clear vision for his struggle which remained closed over the violent protests that the history of the nation of South Africa to Nigeria where everybody holds the law as shaped his determination and commitment. stemmed forth from the sentencing after the be jailed. sacred, second to God; I want to see a Nigeria More so, he was never interested in achieving ex-leader handed himself over to police. This action firmly cements the importance where the constitution guarantees the future personal gains or taking credit for his actions The former president was given the jail and validity of the rule of law which states that generation that they will be alright. If you feel but consistently focused on accomplishing term for refusing to give evidence to an order everyone –either the ruler or the ruled –must the same way, comment on this issue in the the greater vision he had for his people. Even from the constitutional court at an inquiry be subject to the dictates of the constitution. section below. when situations offer such opportunities, investigating high-level corruption during his In lay man’s English, this translates to say that Contrastively, Mandela left good legacies of he did not compromise his vision for South nine years in power. no one is above the law. good leadership styles which African leaders Africa for any personal benefit. For example, He strongly denies that there was This is a big thumb up for democracy which can learn from to correct the ills of bad when he was charged in Rivonia in Pretoria widespread corruption during his is an ideal that countries in Africa are still leadership on the continent. Supreme Court, for conspiracy and sabotage administration but his refusal to cooperate grappling hard to understand and imbibe as A statement by the former Cuban former to overthrow the South African apartheid with the authorities investigating the issue we have seen many instances where leaders President, Fidel Castro, lays credence to this government, Mandela said he was prepared which came into existence at the final weeks have overturned the constitution just to keep assertion where he says that; if one wanted to die if that would eliminate discrimination of his stay in power. themselves from facing the consequences of an example of an absolute upright man, against the black Africans. He stated that that; The arrest comes with charges including their actions. that man, that example would be Mandela. During my lifetime, I have dedicated myself public violence, burglary, malicious damage Looking at this issue, there comes the If one wanted an example of an unshakable to the struggle of the African people. I have to property, and contravention of COVID-19 question: are Nigerians any different? We are firm, courageous, heroic, calm, intelligent, fought against white domination, and I have lockdown regulations. Law enforcement top of the list of the “bad boys” in Africa that and capable man, that man and that example fought against black domination. I have officers had been deployed to all districts in have made the laws subject to the whims and would be Mandela. I did not just reach this cherished the idea of a democratic and free the province but there had been no deaths or caprices. The police and other security bodies conclusion after having met him in person... society in which all persons live together in injuries so far, he added. The N3 was closed at I have though this for many years. I identify harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an Mooi River in the early afternoon on Saturday. him as one of the most extra-ordinary ideal in which I hope to live for and to achieve. With this answer, one wonders if the reply symbols of this era. However, great effort But, if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am to such an action by the institution saddled have been made through reviewing the prepared to die. with the responsibility of defending the law insightful writings of Mandela, his various Mandela did not allow his Ngubengcuka and punishing offenders holds any water. speeches, attitude and responses to the royal family membership status to drop his Does he mean to say that the answer to the circumstances he found himself in the cause fight against discrimination against the black seeming injustice against their leader should ...If they were not of his political struggles against colonialism Africans. be in the form of criminal activities that and racial domination under the apartheid While in prison, Mandela was elected as gives –not just them, but the leader that are satisfied by the court’s system in South Africa. Considering that the the prisoner’s representative and he used fighting for a bad appearance in the eyes of leadership styles of Nelson Mandela as good that position to fight for the improvement of the public? ruling, they would have models, other African leaders can learn from the welfare of black African prisoners. As a If anyone asks, we all know that the law appealed against the i.e. Selflessness Vision and Determination, result of his efforts, by 1967, the prisoners in most countries of the world –and I’m sure Politics without bitterness: Forgiveness and had their conditions improved, and were South Africa too –states that violence and decision of the court in Reconciliation, Participation: Leading from allowed to wear long trousers, participate in jungle justice is not the key to exonerating a higher court and hope Behind, Symbolism and Willingness to Quit games and have better quality food to eat. one’s self. If they were not satisfied by the Political Power at the Right Time. Mandela was earlier granted permission to court’s ruling, they would have appealed “ they get the sentencing The visionary leadership style of Mandela wear long trousers, but he refused to accept against the decision of the court in a higher distinguished him among African leaders the preferential treatment because the other court and hope they get the sentencing repealed. through selfless services and sacrifice for his prisoners were not extended same privileges. الجزير نيجيريا www.aljazirahnews.com July 26 – August 1, 2021 13 ةالجزير نيجيريا

Like our facebook page www.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng ة Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng special report e-mail: [email protected] has worked hard and done very well to prepare Nigerian athletes for the games despite lacking a solid grassroots sports development programme to fertilise the abundant field of naturally gifted athletes all over the country. As it should rightly be, the preparation and participation of the teams are the responsibility of the federal government through the sports development directorate of the Sports Ministry. Speaking at a brief ceremony organised by the Ethiopian Airline to send the Minister and others forth, at the International Airport Abuja; Sports Minister Chief Sunday Dare expressed: “We not in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics for show, but to win laurels for the country by competing clean: “We are grateful to the Federal Government, Corporate Nigeria and all those who supported Team Nigeria by adopting our athletes. “205 countries with over 11,000 Athletes from around the world validate the Olympics as the biggest sporting event in the world. The fact that we have a team of 58 athletes that qualified to participate, some of whom are the very best in their events shows that this country is going to Dare Tokyo not just to show up but to compete clean and win medals” AljazirahNigeria Sports have it on record that, Nigerian athletes lost out of the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio, due to their poor performance at various events. In light of that early exit, several allegations have trailed the efficiency of Nigeria’s Sports Tokyo Olympics: Team Ministry as well as the ability of the athletes. Being the most populous state in Africa, Nigeria is expected to produce the best athletes in the continent as a dividend of its population strength. Unfortunately, it appears that the country has Nigeria’s Hope Hanging? not been able to utilize its acclaimed strength, given the large number of its athletes.

JOEL AJAYI Of a truth, the downward trajectory in Nigerian the charge, look set with, at least, a medal of any PRIMATE AYODELE PREDICTS DOOM sports has been apparent for a while to anyone coloration. Acclaimed prophet Primate Elijah Babatunde As the much-awaited Tokyo 2020 Olympics who has been paying attention. Inspired by the performance of Odunayo Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, finally started in far-away Japan, Team Nigeria Team Nigeria haven’t won a gold medal since Adekuoroye, ranked number 2 in the world now Oke-Afa, Isolo in Lagos, is one whose gift of has settled down to compete in 11 games but the technical gold it won at the Sydney Olympics in her weight category, the team may shock the clairvoyance has been near perfect. there has been a nagging question. Is there any in 2000, and overall medals haul peaked at six world and bring home one or more medals. Ayodele indeed added salt to the existing hope for Nigeria? far back in 1996. In Table Tennis, with the duo of Quadri Aruna wound of Team Nigeria as he predicted doom for The world of sports has been agog amid the It may seem like luck hasn’t smiled our way but and Funke Oshonaike, presents an interesting the team at the ongoing world fiesta. global concern over the resurgence of the much the reality is that success at sports has little to do prospect. Now ranked 18th in the world, Aruna, He speaks authoritatively and very often his touted Delta variant of the Coronavirus. with luck but a lot more to do with science and attending his third Olympic Games, is in the zone predictions come to pass. One intriguing thing Although it was a long road to Tokyo 2020 long term planning which is obviously lacking in where anything is possible on a good night. about this man is his ability to speak on almost than any other Olympics in history, team-sport the country sports sector. Funke will definitely earn a place in the every aspect of human engagements, covering athletes are built to work through adversity As for Nigerians, encouraged by the superlative Guinness Book of World Records for her 7th different countries all over the globe. together and how this would play out is being performances of some of their top athletes in attendance at the Olympic Games, the first His thoughts are not limited to politics, keenly watched. the trials held in Lagos (as well as some good African female in history to achieve that feat. She economy, business and individuals. He also Indeed, the Tokyo opening ceremony was not talks about sports like a rabid follower of games. results from basketball and wrestling), they have is unlikely to climb a medals podium. Primate Ayodele discusses, not just sports in flashy but a ‘sobering’ show, without fans and now started to dream big, and to see the faint On paper, Nigeria’s best chances are in the with far fewer athletes than usual. general terms, but also goes into specifics like possibilities of a haul of medals as being discussed female Track and Field events. The spirit of individual players, national teams, clubs and what Unlike previous editions, Tokyo’s grand by the country’s sports officials. Nigerians was lifted following the wind-aided opening on was devoid of the splendor or lies ahead of them. Across some other sports also, hopes grew. 10.62 seconds, 100 metres dash of Blessing Ayodele predicted the winner of the just magnificence such as choreography, huge props The two basketball teams, male and female Okagbare at the Nigerian trials, the best such and the cornucopia of dancers, actors and lights concluded Copa America and the UEFA Euro (going together to the Olympics for the first time in the world. 2020 in Brazil and London respectively and he associated with Olympics opening ceremony. time) are looking sharp and ready to roll, both In the long jump, there is more than hope. Rising COVID-19 cases in Tokyo have cast a got them correctly. populated with Nigerian basketballers born, or There is a probability of a medal. The longest jump Speaking on the medal chances of Nigeria at large shadow over an event that, having already domiciled, and playing in the NBA. They present by any female in the world this year belongs to a been postponed last year because of the pandemic, the Olympics, Primate Ayodele did not mince an interesting and formidable challenge for any Nigerian, Ese Brume. words, as he quipped, “Nigeria going to Tokyo is now in action but without spectators. opposing team at the Games. But a medal for AljazirahNigeria Sports gathered that there Nevertheless, the interest of many Nigerians is would be a waste of time and resources. It is going either may still be ‘a bridge too far’, for now. are a couple of newbies in Team Nigeria who will to be another jamboree.” the hope for medals. How realistic is it to expect The wrestling teams, with the women leading be initiated into the Olympic family in Tokyo. more than a token number this time? He was critical on the level of preparations Favour Ofili, track and field is one of the for Team Nigeria, asking, “How many training Over 60 athletes across 9 Sports for the youngest Nigerians to take part in the Olympics, Olympics, and 22 athletes in 4 Sports for the tours did they go to? I don’t see anything good Ruth Usoro was undisputedly the best women’s coming out of Nigeria’s participation in the Tokyo Paralympic Games, which are: Athletics-22, triple jumper this year in the U.S. college Badminton-3, Basketball-24, Canoe sprint-1, Olympics.” competition. He urged the Minister of Sports, Mr Sunday Gymnastic-1, Rowing-1, Taekwondo-1, Table Others are Elizabeth Anyancho a 21-year- Tennis-1, Wrestling-1 which sums up to 61 and Dare to work hard on developing grassroots “We are grateful to the old who is the first Nigerian female Taekwondo sports. ”He should work on how to create a legacy for Paralympic Games. athlete to qualify for the Olympics in 16 years Others are Para Athletics; 5, Para Federal Government, before he leaves office and that would depend on after Olympian Princess Dudu achieved the feat at how much effort he put into grassroots sports.” Powerlifting-10, Power Rowing-1, Para Table the 2004 Olympics in Athens while Uche Eke will Tennis-6 summing up to 22 representing the Corporate Nigeria Although, on the paper and based on the be the first Artistic Gymnast to represent Nigeria ministry of youth and sports development most populous nation in the continent of Africa and all those who at the Olympic Games amongst others. as hostilities began. promises, there will be medals haul in Tokyo between 3 and 5 medals at worse but History has it that, in the Rio 2016 Olympic supported Team WE ARE NOT IN TOKYO FOR SHOW- games, Nigeria’s athletes participated in many AljazirahNigeria Sports scooped that, many MINISTER Nigerians who are not comfortable with level of events but came home with a single bronze medal Nigeria by adopting AljazirahNigeria Sports equally have it that, to show for it. team preparation said that 2020 Olympic will be our athletes.“ the Nigerian Sports Ministry, without question, another jamboree. الجزير نيجيريا

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Like our facebook page ةwww.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng special feature e-mail: [email protected] peanuts. They’re rich in protein, minerals, and fiber. However, some people believe they’re unhealthy. This is because they contain phytates and other antinutrients that prevent the body from absorbing minerals like zinc and iron. This only seems to be a concern for people who don’t eat meat, poultry, and fish. Those who consume meat absorb enough of these minerals from animal foods, and legumes don’t inhibit their absorption (32, 33). At any rate, there are ways to reduce the antinutrients in healthy plant foods. Legumes are also rich in potassium, magnesium, and other minerals. Several studies have found they reduce inflammation, decrease blood sugar and promote heart health (34, 35, 36, 37). What’s more, beans are an excellent source of fiber, including soluble fiber. Studies suggest soluble fiber may reduce appetite, promote fullness, and decrease calorie absorption from meals (38, 39).

COFFEE Coffee contains caffeine, a potent stimulant. In high doses, caffeine can have adverse effects. However, unless you have a sensitivity to caffeine, consuming it or coffee in moderation may provide a number of health benefits. Studies indicate that the caffeine in coffee can improve mood, as well as mental and physical performance. It may likewise boost your metabolism (53, 54, 55, 56, 57). Demonized Foods That Are Coffee also contains antioxidants called polyphenols, which may reduce disease risk. People use caffeine to relieve headaches and enhance performance in endurance sports. It may also help with depression, Alzheimer’s, Actually Good For You and Parkinson’s disease (58). In one study, men who consumed coffee bean polyphenols BY CHIKA MEFOR-NWACHUKWU preparation. However, there was concern that taking 15–30 grams of MCTs (about 2–3 before a meal had significant improvements the saturated fat in coconut oil might cause tablespoons of coconut oil) daily appeared to in artery function, compared with a control You may have heard that you should avoid heart disease. As a result, manufacturers increase the number of calories they burned group (58, 59). certain foods at all costs. However, this type started replacing coconut oil with other by an average of 120 per day (18). In an observational study including over of advice sometimes stems from outdated vegetable oils, including partially hydrogenated Indeed, some small studies suggest that 1,700 men, those who drank more than 2.5 research or studies that are too small to be vegetable oils. adding coconut oil to your diet helps you lose cups of coffee per day had lower levels of several significant. In fact, some foods that people However, some research has suggested weight and belly fat (19, 20). However, whether inflammatory markers than those who didn’t often consider unhealthy can offer health the type of saturated fat found in coconut oil coconut oil and saturated fats are healthy drink coffee (55). benefits if you consume them in moderation. may benefit the heart. For example, there’s remains a controversial topic. Nutritionists Furthermore, people who drink either This article from Healthline.com looks at 11 evidence that it may increase levels of HDL disagree on the effects of fat and how much a regular or decaffeinated coffee may have a demonized foods that may be good for you. (good) cholesterol more than those of LDL person should consume. lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Scientists who (bad) cholesterol, leading to a healthier ratio The American Heart Association, AHA, analyzed 28 studies found an 8–33% lower risk WHOLE EGGS of these values (12, 13). points out that, unlike some saturated fats, of type 2 diabetes among people who drank The nutrients in eggs may make them one of Also, coconut oil may promote weight coconut oil does not contain cholesterol. coffee every day (56,57). the healthiest foods you can eat. For years, loss when consumed in moderate amounts. However, they advise people to limit their Finally, coffee may also have a protective experts advised people not to eat whole eggs Coconut oil contains medium-chain overall intake of saturated fat to a maximum effect on liver health. It may slow the because the yolk was high in cholesterol. At triglycerides (MCTs). The liver takes up MCTs of 120 calories a day, or 5–6% of their daily progression of chronic hepatitis C and reduce the time, some believed eating egg yolks could directly for use as energy. Animal research calories. (21). It’s best to consume any fat in liver cancer risk (58, 59, 60). raise blood cholesterol and increase the risk of suggests the body may be less likely to store moderation. heart disease. MCTs as fat, compared with longer-chain fats CANNED AND FROZEN VEGETABLES However, it now seems that when you eat (14). FULL FAT DAIRY People often consider canned and frozen high cholesterol foods like eggs, your liver MCTs can also help reduce hunger and Cheese, butter, and cream are high in saturated vegetables to be less nutritious than fresh produces less cholesterol to compensate. In promote fullness. This can make you less likely fat and cholesterol. However, studies indicate vegetables. However, unless you pick and eat most cases, blood cholesterol levels remain to overeat and decrease your calorie intake. that fermented, high fat dairy foods like cheese vegetables directly from your garden, this may fairly stable (1, 2, 3). They may also increase your body’s metabolic don’t negatively affect cholesterol and other not be true. Research shows that canning and In fact, whole eggs may help protect your rate more than other fats, according to some heart health markers - even in people with high freezing vegetables while they’re fresh retains heart health by changing the size and shape of studies (15, 16, 17). cholesterol levels or increased heart disease most of their nutrients. In contrast, fresh foods LDL (bad) cholesterol. At the same time, HDL In one study in 80 healthy young men, risk (22, 23, 24, 25). Butter intake, on the can lose nutritional value on the way to the (good) cholesterol levels and insulin sensitivity other hand, can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol and grocery store. Preserving also results in less increase (4, 5). may increase the risk of heart disease (26, 27). waste and less expensive products (61). In a 12-week study in people with metabolic Many people consume only low fat and fat- One study analyzed the vitamin C content syndrome, the group that consumed whole eggs free dairy products. However, these products in peas and broccoli that had been frozen for experienced greater improvements in heart lack some of the health-promoting qualities 12 months. It was similar to that of vegetables health markers than the egg white group. They of full fat varieties. For instance, only full fat purchased at the grocery store and higher than also had greater reductions in insulin levels and dairy contains vitamin K2, which helps protect that of vegetables stored at home for several insulin resistance (6). ...it now seems that when heart and bone health by keeping calcium in days (62). Blanching, or quickly boiling, kills Eggs also contain easily digested, high your bones and out of your arteries (28, 29, bacteria and helps keep the colors and flavors quality protein. They can help you stay full and you eat high cholesterol 30). of vegetables intact. However, blanching satisfied for hours so that you consume fewer foods like eggs, your liver Full fat dairy products also contain vegetables before freezing or canning can calories later in the day (7,8, 9). conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). One review of result in a loss of vitamins C and B and their Egg yolks are also high in lutein and produces less cholesterol several studies found that CLA supplements antioxidant capacity (63). zeaxanthin. These may help protect against may help promote fat loss (31). However, very little further loss occurs after common age-related eye diseases, such as to compensate. In most However, full fat dairy products can be high the vegetables are frozen or canned (63, 64). cataracts and macular degeneration (10, 11). cases, blood cholesterol in calories and saturated animal fats. People On the other hand, vitamins A and E, minerals, should consume them in moderation. and fiber are retained during the blanching COCONUT OIL “ process because they’re more stable in water. levels remain fairly stable In the past, food manufacturers commonly LEGUMES Therefore, levels of these nutrients in fresh, used coconut oil in packaged foods and food (1, 2, 3). 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ة sports news Osun Sports Festival: NPFL: Adamawa United Officially Relegated Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Team Nigeria Yet To Win First Medal BY IBRAHIM LAWAL the coronavirus epidemic that halted the league BY IBRAHIM LAWAL 258 other countries of the world in the Liu of USA. LOC, Inspects Facilities last season, Adamawa United would’ve been biggest and most spectacular sporting While the D’Tigresses and D’Tiger With just Four matches to go in the Sports lovers across the country are event in the world. hope is slim in basketball. BY TUNDE SHAMSUDEEN long gone. still glued to television after days of 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football Some thought the league cancellation will On Friday, the young Esther Toko In Badminton, the duo of Anuoluwapo To ensure adequate preparations, the Local League campaign, Adamawa United is competition at the 2020 Olympic in Failed to Pick Quarterfinal Ticket in Opeyori and Godwin Olofua found give them the opportunity to re-strategize and Tokyo, Japan, as team Nigeria is still in Rowing after finishing 5th to end her quest Japan’s duo of Hiroyuki Endo and Yata Organizing Committee and Technical and officially relegated from the topflight league do things right while some knew they only Facility Committee for the Osun Sports after they loss 4-0 to Dakkada FC. search of a medal at the ongoing world for the gold medal, Watanabe hard nut to crack and suffered Festival on Friday, July inspected some Adamawa United won just five, lost 20 and postponed what could’ve been but with 4-0 loss sports fiesta. On Saturday, 7th time Olympics star, a 2-0 defeat in the group game. of the facilities that would be used for the drew nine out of 34 games with 24 points. on Wednesday it’s now officially confirmed its 58 outstanding team Nigeria athletes Funke Oshonaike in the first game with a The Japanese walloped the Nigerians sporting events. It’s been long due and had it not been for place in the NNL for next season. and 18 World class coaches joined about four set loss in table tennis event as Juan in doubles events 21-2, 21-7. The inspection team visited the sports complex of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Ayeni Foundation and Event Centre, Ilesa, Ijesa Sports Club, Ilesa How Trophy-Less Coach Gernot Super League Will Help Football Development In Africa – CAF and Osogbo City Stadium. Addressing the leadership of sports BY IBRAHIM LAWAL the European one that was rejected be created within soccer structures, the African Super League: the ability to in OAU, the representative of the State Rohr Pocketed Over $2m In 5-Yrs while claiming that it will bring more respecting the soccer pyramid and establish good practices and requirements Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Mr The Chairman of the CAF inter-club development and financial stability to seeking to help African soccer clubs grow that will ultimately benefit football across Layi Adesiyan, the Director of Sports of BY JOEL AJAYI money and the Coach has reaped large profits competitions committee, Ahmed Yahya, African clubs. or, in some cases, survive, providing the continent. managing the Super Eagles. has revealed how African football will the ministry, said the sporting activities It’s almost five years since the Super Eagles “In Europe, the project was announced the financial stability to continue their “We want stronger clubs in Africa. We for the festival The former Burkina Faso and Niger benefit from the Super League project. outside the football structure and in open valuable work of developing young want fans to be able to enjoy watching Adesiyan explained that the state gaffer Gernot Rohr steered the ship of the Republic gaffer first picked up about $45,000 According to Yahya, the African Asuquo team with a huge salary but without a trophy conflict with UEFA. talents and take them to a higher stage. their idols play for their clubs in Africa decided to spread the games to some towns from August 2016 to June 2018, thereby Super League will be different from “The African Super League will “This will be one of the advantages of for longer”. like Ile-Ile, Ilesa, Iwo, Ede among others justifying over $2 million paid to him as earning about $990,000. to reach nooks and crannies of Osun. He salaries in five years. His contract was renewed after the Coach Anthony therefore urged the management of the As coach of the three-time African shambolic FIFA World Cup outing, with a institution to support the Government by champions, there is a tendency of making reported improved package of almost $55,000 releasing its sports facilities for usage. per month. The coach earned the salaries for Asuquo Wishes The inspected Facilities include; about 22 months ($1.21 million). Volleyball, Football Pitch, Handball Court, Following the crippling pandemic that Table Tennis Hall, and Squash Court. rocked the international community, a Team Nigeria, Uche downward review of his contract was called for by the NFF resulting in his reported salary Unprofessional of $49,000 per month in June 2020. He has Eke Best-Of-Luck reaped the benefits of $588,000 since last year. Conduct, NFF Suspends Essentially the 68-year-old has pocketed BY JOEL AJAYI close to $3m in just five years as Super Eagles boss! As the much-awaited Tokyo 2020 12 NPFL Referees Also, the NFF have shown in the past that Olympics finally started in far- BY IBRAHIM LAWAL they are not afraid to throw money at the away Japan, the Founder of Tony International Gymnastics, TIG In its determination to get rid of players and staff, if need be. However, Coach Rohr will now switch Coach Anthony Asuquo, has wished unprofessional conduct in the Nigeria team Nigeria, especially the Nigeria’s Professional Football League NPFL, his attention to the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and next year’s Africa Cup of gymnast Uche Eke, that will be the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, representing country in Gymnastics has suspended 12 Nigerian Referees Rohr Nations. over dubious officiating in four matches at the event. recently. Nigeria’s Eke, the first Artistic The referees affected have also Gymnast to represent Nigeria at the been handed immediate and indefinite Potential Sponsors Will Grow Olympic Games will battle close to suspension from league matches pending 323 gymnasts across the world for when cases against them are determined. medals at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo A release by the Nigeria Referees Olympics. Association, NRA noted; “the following Nigeria’s Volleyball – NVBF Speaking in Abuja, the certified Referees have been stepped down from BY JOEL AJAYI goals that will reshape the fortunes of the Gymnastics Coach who exposed the further appointments in the NPFL pending players who are the key actors. This has been young lad to the Africa and world their appearance before the NFF Referees The Caretaker Committee of Nigeria Volleyball the Federation quest since inauguration in 2017 Coach Asuquo who was full of Committee concerning incidents related to Federation (NVBF) has said it is open to till date”. joy for his impact on the Olympic the matches handled”. prospective sponsors in the country. She revealed that despite lack of sponsorship, debutant, Eke, charged him to remain The affected referees include Nura Secretary General of the Caretaker Committee the Federation has been able to organize three focused and make Nigeria proud in Albulahi from Zamfara State who handled NVBF, Ngozi Amayo, said the Federation is Nigeria Volleyball Premier Leagues as well as the world event. the Matchday 32 clash between Akwa ready to use the U-18 Girls and U-19 Boys National Division 1 League. According to him, even when the United and Enyimba FC. participating at the World Cup as a test run. Mrs Amayo added that more will be achieved She said: “The NVBF is open and willing to federation rejected him, I personally Nura along with his Assistant Referees if the Federation is able to secure sponsors for picked him he travelled with our AR 1 & 2, Aromana Moruf and Francis sign Memorandum Of Understanding with any the elite league:”Our desire for sponsorship is Friday from Lagos and Bauchi States in corporate organizations who are interested in behind the three years league that we organized team to South Africa where he won that order are also to appear before the entering sponsorship deals. and executed with very scarce resources, and gold and later represented Nigeria committee. “The Federation is interested in long term funded from Volleyball enthusiasts”, she said. at the African Games and also won Others are Gababi Abdurashd,Aminu another Gold and a bronze medal’ Salihu, Akinola Tosin,Yohanna Dauda, “As for me, Eke has a good chance Ishaya Usman, Okoye Cosmas amongst 2021 Children Golf Clinic Begins In Abuja (to win a medal) from some of the others. videos he sent to me of his training in BY JOEL AJAYI More than 70 children and teenagers, whose She said the club’s ladies have traditionally the USA. He is on 15 point grading ages range from 5 to 18 years, have so far always arranged this summer development clinic No fewer than 100 children, as of Monday, and if he can attain 16 points then registered and the organizers believe that more for over a decade now and the section has tried he has a good chance of winning a will slug it out at the 2021 Children Golf are still coming. to sustain the developmental programme with the Development Clinic inside the IBB According to the event’s organizing Chairman, aim of discovering potential young golfers. medal but you must not forget that International Golf and Country Club in Joy Ikwue who is also the Vice Lady Captain, top “The clinic is to catch them young and groom Olympics is no mean feat and a lot Nigeria’s Capital City Abuja. Nigerian professional golfers will offer life skills them so as to become assets for their parents and of preparation goes into it, which The two-week event tagged “Future training to the children with a view of integrating Nigeria as a whole.” also includes his diet that is very Champions of Golf” is being put together by them into the game. Ikwue, however, lamented the difficulties in important at this stage. the club’s Ladies Section. “Golf is a game of rules and as much as there getting sponsors as some of the letters sent out “I wish team Nigeria well, It is part of efforts to raise the level of sport will be many rules for the children to learn, we will did not receive any response. especially our Eke, we are proud of by the Executive Committee led by Lady also want them to know about service to humanity, The clinic will run from Monday July 26th to him and we want him to excel, best Pinnick Captain MaryRose Richard-Obioha. country and fellow golfers,” Ikwue stated. Friday August 6th. of luck.” الجزير نيجيريا

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ة sports news Osun Sports Festival: NPFL: Adamawa United Officially Relegated Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Team Nigeria Yet To Win First Medal BY IBRAHIM LAWAL the coronavirus epidemic that halted the league BY IBRAHIM LAWAL 258 other countries of the world in the Liu of USA. LOC, Inspects Facilities last season, Adamawa United would’ve been biggest and most spectacular sporting While the D’Tigresses and D’Tiger With just Four matches to go in the Sports lovers across the country are event in the world. hope is slim in basketball. BY TUNDE SHAMSUDEEN long gone. still glued to television after days of 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football Some thought the league cancellation will On Friday, the young Esther Toko In Badminton, the duo of Anuoluwapo To ensure adequate preparations, the Local League campaign, Adamawa United is competition at the 2020 Olympic in Failed to Pick Quarterfinal Ticket in Opeyori and Godwin Olofua found give them the opportunity to re-strategize and Tokyo, Japan, as team Nigeria is still in Rowing after finishing 5th to end her quest Japan’s duo of Hiroyuki Endo and Yata Organizing Committee and Technical and officially relegated from the topflight league do things right while some knew they only Facility Committee for the Osun Sports after they loss 4-0 to Dakkada FC. search of a medal at the ongoing world for the gold medal, Watanabe hard nut to crack and suffered Festival on Friday, July inspected some Adamawa United won just five, lost 20 and postponed what could’ve been but with 4-0 loss sports fiesta. On Saturday, 7th time Olympics star, a 2-0 defeat in the group game. of the facilities that would be used for the drew nine out of 34 games with 24 points. on Wednesday it’s now officially confirmed its 58 outstanding team Nigeria athletes Funke Oshonaike in the first game with a The Japanese walloped the Nigerians sporting events. It’s been long due and had it not been for place in the NNL for next season. and 18 World class coaches joined about four set loss in table tennis event as Juan in doubles events 21-2, 21-7. The inspection team visited the sports complex of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Ayeni Foundation and Event Centre, Ilesa, Ijesa Sports Club, Ilesa How Trophy-Less Coach Gernot Super League Will Help Football Development In Africa – CAF and Osogbo City Stadium. Addressing the leadership of sports BY IBRAHIM LAWAL the European one that was rejected be created within soccer structures, the African Super League: the ability to in OAU, the representative of the State Rohr Pocketed Over $2m In 5-Yrs while claiming that it will bring more respecting the soccer pyramid and establish good practices and requirements Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Mr The Chairman of the CAF inter-club development and financial stability to seeking to help African soccer clubs grow that will ultimately benefit football across Layi Adesiyan, the Director of Sports of BY JOEL AJAYI money and the Coach has reaped large profits competitions committee, Ahmed Yahya, African clubs. or, in some cases, survive, providing the continent. managing the Super Eagles. has revealed how African football will the ministry, said the sporting activities It’s almost five years since the Super Eagles “In Europe, the project was announced the financial stability to continue their “We want stronger clubs in Africa. We for the festival The former Burkina Faso and Niger benefit from the Super League project. outside the football structure and in open valuable work of developing young want fans to be able to enjoy watching Adesiyan explained that the state gaffer Gernot Rohr steered the ship of the Republic gaffer first picked up about $45,000 According to Yahya, the African Asuquo team with a huge salary but without a trophy conflict with UEFA. talents and take them to a higher stage. their idols play for their clubs in Africa decided to spread the games to some towns from August 2016 to June 2018, thereby Super League will be different from “The African Super League will “This will be one of the advantages of for longer”. like Ile-Ile, Ilesa, Iwo, Ede among others justifying over $2 million paid to him as earning about $990,000. to reach nooks and crannies of Osun. He salaries in five years. His contract was renewed after the Coach Anthony therefore urged the management of the As coach of the three-time African shambolic FIFA World Cup outing, with a institution to support the Government by champions, there is a tendency of making reported improved package of almost $55,000 releasing its sports facilities for usage. per month. The coach earned the salaries for Asuquo Wishes The inspected Facilities include; about 22 months ($1.21 million). Volleyball, Football Pitch, Handball Court, Following the crippling pandemic that Table Tennis Hall, and Squash Court. rocked the international community, a Team Nigeria, Uche downward review of his contract was called for by the NFF resulting in his reported salary Unprofessional of $49,000 per month in June 2020. He has Eke Best-Of-Luck reaped the benefits of $588,000 since last year. Conduct, NFF Suspends Essentially the 68-year-old has pocketed BY JOEL AJAYI close to $3m in just five years as Super Eagles boss! As the much-awaited Tokyo 2020 12 NPFL Referees Also, the NFF have shown in the past that Olympics finally started in far- BY IBRAHIM LAWAL they are not afraid to throw money at the away Japan, the Founder of Tony International Gymnastics, TIG In its determination to get rid of players and staff, if need be. However, Coach Rohr will now switch Coach Anthony Asuquo, has wished unprofessional conduct in the Nigeria team Nigeria, especially the Nigeria’s Professional Football League NPFL, his attention to the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and next year’s Africa Cup of gymnast Uche Eke, that will be the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, representing country in Gymnastics has suspended 12 Nigerian Referees Rohr Nations. over dubious officiating in four matches at the event. recently. Nigeria’s Eke, the first Artistic The referees affected have also Gymnast to represent Nigeria at the been handed immediate and indefinite Potential Sponsors Will Grow Olympic Games will battle close to suspension from league matches pending 323 gymnasts across the world for when cases against them are determined. medals at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo A release by the Nigeria Referees Olympics. Association, NRA noted; “the following Nigeria’s Volleyball – NVBF Speaking in Abuja, the certified Referees have been stepped down from BY JOEL AJAYI goals that will reshape the fortunes of the Gymnastics Coach who exposed the further appointments in the NPFL pending players who are the key actors. This has been young lad to the Africa and world their appearance before the NFF Referees The Caretaker Committee of Nigeria Volleyball the Federation quest since inauguration in 2017 Coach Asuquo who was full of Committee concerning incidents related to Federation (NVBF) has said it is open to till date”. joy for his impact on the Olympic the matches handled”. prospective sponsors in the country. She revealed that despite lack of sponsorship, debutant, Eke, charged him to remain The affected referees include Nura Secretary General of the Caretaker Committee the Federation has been able to organize three focused and make Nigeria proud in Albulahi from Zamfara State who handled NVBF, Ngozi Amayo, said the Federation is Nigeria Volleyball Premier Leagues as well as the world event. the Matchday 32 clash between Akwa ready to use the U-18 Girls and U-19 Boys National Division 1 League. According to him, even when the United and Enyimba FC. participating at the World Cup as a test run. Mrs Amayo added that more will be achieved She said: “The NVBF is open and willing to federation rejected him, I personally Nura along with his Assistant Referees if the Federation is able to secure sponsors for picked him he travelled with our AR 1 & 2, Aromana Moruf and Francis sign Memorandum Of Understanding with any the elite league:”Our desire for sponsorship is Friday from Lagos and Bauchi States in corporate organizations who are interested in behind the three years league that we organized team to South Africa where he won that order are also to appear before the entering sponsorship deals. and executed with very scarce resources, and gold and later represented Nigeria committee. “The Federation is interested in long term funded from Volleyball enthusiasts”, she said. at the African Games and also won Others are Gababi Abdurashd,Aminu another Gold and a bronze medal’ Salihu, Akinola Tosin,Yohanna Dauda, “As for me, Eke has a good chance Ishaya Usman, Okoye Cosmas amongst 2021 Children Golf Clinic Begins In Abuja (to win a medal) from some of the others. videos he sent to me of his training in BY JOEL AJAYI More than 70 children and teenagers, whose She said the club’s ladies have traditionally the USA. He is on 15 point grading ages range from 5 to 18 years, have so far always arranged this summer development clinic No fewer than 100 children, as of Monday, and if he can attain 16 points then registered and the organizers believe that more for over a decade now and the section has tried he has a good chance of winning a will slug it out at the 2021 Children Golf are still coming. to sustain the developmental programme with the Development Clinic inside the IBB According to the event’s organizing Chairman, aim of discovering potential young golfers. medal but you must not forget that International Golf and Country Club in Joy Ikwue who is also the Vice Lady Captain, top “The clinic is to catch them young and groom Olympics is no mean feat and a lot Nigeria’s Capital City Abuja. Nigerian professional golfers will offer life skills them so as to become assets for their parents and of preparation goes into it, which The two-week event tagged “Future training to the children with a view of integrating Nigeria as a whole.” also includes his diet that is very Champions of Golf” is being put together by them into the game. Ikwue, however, lamented the difficulties in important at this stage. the club’s Ladies Section. “Golf is a game of rules and as much as there getting sponsors as some of the letters sent out “I wish team Nigeria well, It is part of efforts to raise the level of sport will be many rules for the children to learn, we will did not receive any response. especially our Eke, we are proud of by the Executive Committee led by Lady also want them to know about service to humanity, The clinic will run from Monday July 26th to him and we want him to excel, best Pinnick Captain MaryRose Richard-Obioha. country and fellow golfers,” Ikwue stated. Friday August 6th. of luck.” الجزير نيجيريا

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Worshippers perform the farewell tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba at the Grand mosque in Makkah on July 22, 2021, marking the end of this year’s Hajj Authorities Saudi Arabia Announces Foil Massive Successful Completion Of Hajj 2021 Drug MINA: Most of this year’s reported,” he said. leaves before the sunset of the The ministry assured it would Smuggling Hajj pilgrims had left Makkah Before the closing second day. impose severe penalties on by midday Thursday after circumambulation of Al-Kaaba, This is called “Ta’ajol,” or companies found to be offering Attempt performing the farewell the pilgrims threw pebbles hastened Hajj. Otherwise, a second-rate service after RIYADH: An attempt to smuggle circumambulation ritual at the at the three pillars in Mina, they should remain in Mina for conducting investigations in Grand Mosque. more than 2 million Captagon with agents representing all the third day, when they are coordination with the Saudi pills through Saudi Arabia’s Security, Hajj and health the government’s Hajj-related required to repeat the stoning Food and Drug Authority and officials have confirmed that border with Jordan has been all their plans were successfully authorities monitoring the ritual. the Makkah Municipality. foiled by authorities. carried out, and no serious health stoning process. Throughout the Beyond the Kingdom’s “We will also consider The Zakat, Tax and Customs issues were recorded. ritual, the pilgrims abided by impressive health and security reevaluating these private Authority at Al-Haditha Land Saudi Minister of Health Dr. the precautionary measures. To efforts, some pilgrims were companies. The service Port said that 2,144,180 pills were Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that the ensure their safety, the pilgrims disappointed by the quality providing licenses of these found stashed in a shipment that health plan for this year’s Hajj performed their second-day of food served by private contractors may also be was received through the port was a success, with no COVID-19 ritual in organized groups. companies that failed to meet withdrawn,” the ministry said. in Qurayyat city in the northern infection cases identified. Pilgrims normally spend customer expectations. The It added that the services Saudi province of Al-Jouf. “I would like to announce that three days in Mina for the Days Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said provided by private companies They were hidden inside the lids this Hajj was successful, with of Tashreeq. However, it is on Twitter that inspection tours should match the quality of the of tomato paste jars, with the lids neither coronavirus infection permissible to stay for two days uncovered a substandard food government authorities in their hollowed out for smuggling and nor any other epidemic diseases on the condition that a pilgrim service in some Hajj camps. offer to pilgrim. the pills placed inside them. The authority said that legal measures were taken after the import was seized. It called on everyone to contact ...Delivers Medical Aid To Burkina Faso the Security Reports Center on OUAGADOUGOU: The King Charlemagne Ouedraogo. Ouedraogo thanked the Elsewhere, KSrelief concluded 1910 to report any information Salman Humanitarian Aid Al-Dosari said that the aid, Kingdom and its leadership for its voluntary medical campaign related to smuggling and customs and Relief Center (KSrelief) which included respirators and aid provided to his country to for open heart and cardiac violations. has delivered medical aid to medical preventive supplies, is strengthen its capabilities. He catheterization surgery in Earlier this month in the Burkina Faso to support its an expression of the keenness added that this aid will help Mauritania in collaboration Eastern Province, coastal patrols fight against the coronavirus of King Salman and Crown improve the quality of medical with the Muslim World League. in Ras Tanura had foiled a bid disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Prince Mohammed bin Salman services provided to confront During the campaign, to sneak 495,481 amphetamine The Kingdom’s Ambassador to help Burkina Faso and stand the pandemic. which ran from July 14 to tablets into the country, while to Burkina Faso Fahd bin Abdul with its people against the The package is part of 18, the voluntary medical naval patrols in Khafji had Rahman Al-Dosari delivered pandemic. KSrelief’s efforts to support team conducted 77 cardiac stopped 241 kilograms of hashish the aid on behalf of KSrelief to On behalf of President international programs against catheterization surgeries, all and 419,000 amphetamine pills Burkina Faso Minister of Health Roch Marc Christian Kabore, the COVID-19 pandemic. of which were successful. getting through. الجزير نيجيريا www.aljazirahnews.com July 26 – August 1, 2021 19 ةالجزير نيجيريا

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ةLike our facebook page www.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng news in hausa e-mail: [email protected] Naxe-naxen Da Nijeriya Za Ta Gwamnatin Tarayya Ta Yi Ya Ja Hankalin Cigaba Da Zama Gwamnatin Jihar Qasa Mai Qarfi Sakkwato – Tambuwal Da Haxin Kai- Gwamna Aminu Tambuwal na Jihar Sakkwato ya ce naxe-naxen Kwamandan Kwanturola Janar na Hukumar Kula da Tsare-tsaren Nijeriya Dakaru da Shugaban Hafsan Sojojin da Gwamnatin Tarayya ta yi ya jawo Kwamandan, Rundunar Sojojin hankalin jihar sosai. Tambuwal ya Ruwa, Manjo-Janar Victor lura da hakan ne a ranar Litinin a Ezugwu, ya ce Nijeriya za ta ci Sakkwato lokacin da ya kai ziyarar gaba da kasancewa cikin haxin ban girma ga Kwanturola Janar kai da qarfi duk da kalubalen da na Hukumar Kula da Fursunonin ta ke fuskanta. Ezugwu ya bayyana Nijeriya, Mista Haliru Nababa. hakan ne a Jaji, Jihar Kaduna, a A cewar gwamnan, naxe-naxen wata hira da ya yi da manema biyun sun dogara ne da cancanta labarai a wani bikin na musamman da kuma girmamawa da qwazo da aka shirya don bikin Sallah da jajircewa a aiki. “Muna godiya Babba tare da yaran hafsoshi da ga Shugaba Muhammadu Buhari sojoji da ke zaune a Jaji. “Dukkan kan naxin namu da ya yi. Abu Ministan Tsaro mai ritaya Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi tare da babban hafsan hafsoshin soja, Laftana-Janar. Faruk al’ummar Musulmi suna miqa mai mahimmanci, ina yaba wa Yahaya (L) da Shugaban Sojojin Sama, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, yayin isowar manyan jiragen sama na Super godiya ga Allah da kuma ci gaba duk waxanda aka daga su zuwa Turcano (a bayan gari) zuwa Kano a ranar Alhamis, 22 ga watan Yuli. HOTO: BJO/NAN da imani da Nijeriya. muqamai daban-daban musamman Mutanen da suka yi tunani saboda aikinsu ga kasa. zuwa yanzu, tabbas Nijeriya ta “Jihar Sakkwato ta wannan shiga tsaka mai wuya, amma ga naxin muqamai ya qara jawo Canza Sheqar Matawalle Za Ta Kawo xaukakar Allah, har yanzu muna hankalin gwamnati a tsakiya. daidaitawa a matsayinmu na qasa “Saboda haka, ina taya ku duka ”, in ji shi. Ezugwu ya ce asalin a madadin gwamnati da jama’ar Cigaba A Jihar Zamfara – Shinkafi bikin na Sallah Babba, wanda Jihar Sakkwato saboda xaukaka Wani jigon APC a Zamfara Dakta shiga APC tare da Matawalle don daga mummunan tasirin rashin ya qunshi Musulmi da Kirista da kuma yi muku kira da ku sauke Sani Shinkafi, ya ce ficewar tabbatar da haxin kai, zaman lafiya tsaro. hafsoshi da yaran sojoji, shi ne a nauyin da aka dora muku bisa Gwamna Bello Matawalle daga da ci gaban jiharmu mai albarka. A nasa jawabin, wakilin nuna cewa haxin kai ne kawai zai himma da qwazo,” in ji shi. jam’iyyar (PDP) zuwa (APC) zai “Dukanmu mun san qalubalen Gidauniyar Jack Rich Aid, Alhaji sanya Nijeriya bisa hanya. kawo ci gaba a Zamfara. tsaro da muke fuskanta, mun san Murtala Gamji ya ce gidauniyar “Nijeriya za ta kasance cikin Shinkafi ya bayyana hakan mawuyacin halin da mutanenmu za ta qarfafa wa manoma marasa kwanciyar hankali fiye da abin da Mala-Buni Ya ne lokacin da ya jagoranci wata ke fuskanta sakamakon ayyukan qarfi a jihar qarkashin shirinta na muke gani a yanzu, saboda haka, tawaga daga Gidauniyar Jack Rich ‘yan fashi da sauran matsalolin Masana’antar Abinci da Noma muna yin murna da godiya ga Jinjina Wa Jami’an Aid Foundation zuwa fadar mai tsaro. “Abin da ya sa kenan, lokacin da Masana’antu. “Za mu rarraba Allah game da dukkan kyawawan Gudanarwa A martaba Sarkin Shinkafi. rikice-rikice na siyasa da bambance- taraktoci na zamani dubu 50 ga abubuwan da ya yi mana. “Nijeriya AljazirahNigeria ta ruwaito bambance ya wuce, muna aiki tare manoma marasa qarfi a jihar da qasa xaya ce, idan muka dunqule Geidam Kan cewa Shinkafi shi ne Sakataren don ceton mutanenmu,” in ji shi. nufin bunqasa samar da abinci, za mu yi nasara, in muka rarrabu jam’iyyar (APGA) na qasa wanda Ya bukaci mutanen jihar da su samar da aikin yi da kuma kawar kuma za mu karye; Allah ya yi Daqile Hari suka sauya sheqa zuwa Jam’iyyar binne dukkan banbance-banbancen da talauci.” hikima da ya sanya Nijeriya qasa Gwamnan ya jinjinawa APC shi da Matawalle kwananan. da ke tsakaninsu sannan su ci gaba Sarkin Shinkafi, Alhaji xaya dunqulalliya. ”, Ezugwu ya ce. kwamandan da ya tara mutanensa A cewarsa, ficewar Matawalle da mara wa gwamnatin Matawalle Makwashe Isah, ya yaba wa Da take jawabi ga iyalan don tunkarar “makiya a bayan zuwa jam’iyyar APC mai mulki zai da Gwamnatin Tarayya baya gidauniyar don ziyarar da kuma hafsoshi da sojoji a baya, Misis garin”. “Abu ne mai sanyaya bunqasa fahimtar juna tsakanin qarqashin jagorancin Shugaba yin la’akari da masarautar don Appolonia Ezugwu, Kodinetar zuciya duk da cewa abokan gaba jihar da Gwamnatin Tarayya. Muhammadu Buhari don ciyar da nunawa. Ya yi alkawarin bayar qungiyar matan hafsoshin sojojin sun ja da baya, amma sojojin sun “Na tabbata cewa za a samu jihar da qasar gaba. da goyon baya da hadin kai daga Nijeriya (NAOWA), reshen Jaji, fatattake su kuma sun fatattaki fa’idodi da za su zo Zamfara daga Shinkafi ya ci gaba da cewa masarautar don nasarar shirin a ta buqace su da su sake nuna ‘yan kwanton vaunar da ke ke Gwamnatin Tarayya ta hanyar Gidauniyar Jack Rich Aid da jihar kyawawan halaye na qwarai da hanyarsu. “Gwamnati da mutanen sauya sheqar gwamnan zuwa APC. Wamban Shinkafi Foundation sun Ya yi kira ga gwamnati a dukkan annabi Ibrahim ya nuna. Yobe. Wannan shi ne dalilin da ya sa, a ziyarci masarautar ne domin sanar matakai da su samar da samar da “Ya kamata mu yi amfani da Yarda da wannan aikin bajinta matsayinmu na masu ruwa da da Sarkin shirye-shiryen tallafawa qarin tallafi na zamantakewar wannan lokacin don sake zartar don tabbatar da yankin baki xaya tsaki a jihar, muka yanke shawarar mutanen jihar don murmurewa al’umma a yankin da kuma jihar. da sadaukarwa, haquri, horo, da kuma bai wa mutanen Geidam karimci da biyayya kamar yadda damar ci gaba da gudanar da Annabi Ibrahim ya nuna biyayya bukukuwan Sallah cikin lumana ga umarnin Allah. “A matsayinmu “Gwamnan ya bayyana cewa irin Kano Za Ta Kafa Kwamitocin Wayar Da na ‘yan qasa, dole ne mu yi koyi da waxannan matakan za su magance haxin kan da ke tsakanin Sojojin hare-haren wuce gona da iri kan Kai Don Yin Rajistar Zave Ta Intanet Nijeriya, inda Musulmi, Kirista da sauran mabiya addinai daban- al’ummomin da ba su ji ba su gani Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta ce za neman tabbatar da matsayinta na da wuraren da aka qirqira yayin ba. ta kafa kwamitoci don fadakar da jihar da ke da yawan ‘yan jam’iyyar rajistar katin shaidar xan qasa. daban, suke zaune tare cikin “Kun sanya mana alfahari, ‘yan jiharta da ke zaune a qasashen APC a qasar kuma jihar da ke ba wa “Ina kuma umartar shugabannin jituwa da kevantacciyar manufa”, gwamnati da jama’ar jihar za su waje da kuma waxanda ke zaune a jam’iyyar quri’u mafi yawa. qananan hukumominmu da su in ji Misis Ezugwu. ci gaba da ba ku goyon baya “in ji cikin qasar kan buqatar kasancewa “Kano kasancewarta jihar da tafi tabbatar sun kafa kwamitocin Ta gargaxi yaran da su zama Gwamna Mala-Buni. mai inganci wajen yin rajistar INEC kowace qasa yawan jama’a a qasar, masu ruwa da tsaki tun daga masu biyayya ga iyayensu, Ya yi kira ga mutane da su ba a Intanet. A wata sanarwa da aka akwai buqatar da muke da ita mu matakin mazavu har zuwa matakin malamai da tsofaffin da suka ci da gudummawar bayanai masu fitar a Kano, Gwamna Abdullahi tashi tsaye mu nunawa duk cewa qananan hukumomi da za su duba karo da su, sannan kuma su kula amfani a kan lokaci zuwa ga Ganduje, ya bayyana hakan a taron har yanzu Kano ita ce mafi girma a aikin rajistar INEC ta Intanet. da karatunsu. jami’an tsaro don inganta matakan masu ruwa da tsaki. mulkin dimokiraxiyya a qasar. Har Wannan aiki ne da ya zama dole a Ta godewa Shugaban Qasa magance waxannan hare-hare. A cikin sanarwar mai xauke yanzu muna samar da mafi yawan kammala shi,” in ji shi. Muhammadu Buhari, da Ana shawartar ku da ku ba da da sa hannun Babban Sakataren quri’u yayin zave. Ya kamata mu “Nan ba da dadewa ba za Shugabannin Hafsoshin Sojojin gudummawar bayanai na lokaci- yaxa labarai na Gwamnan, kula da hakan,’’ in ji shi. a qaddamar da kwamitocin da kuma kwamandan rundunar lokaci game da zirga-zirgar da ku Malam Abba Anwar, gwamnan ya Domin yin amfani da sabuwar wannan atisayen a matakin jiha, sojojin, bisa goyon bayan da ya ka ga baku amince da ita game da gana da shugabannin jam’iyyar, rajistar ta Intanet da aka vullo masarauta, qananan hukumomi basu wajen ganin taron ya tabbata. al’ummominku ga jami’an tsaro ’yan majalisa, kwamishinoni da ita, gwamnan ya umarci da kuma matakin mazavu. Muna AljazirahNigeria ta ruwaito cewa da sauran hukumomin da abin ya da shugabannin qananan dukkan shugabannin qananan so mu ga cewa mutanenmu sun taron ya kuma halarci gasar rawa shafa don mayar da martani a kan hukumomin 44. hukumomin da su koma tsunduma cikin wannan aikin gaba da gabatar da kyaututtuka ga lokaci, “ In ji shi. A cewar gwamnan, jihar Kano na yankunansu tare da sake gabatar xaya, ”in ji gwamnan. waxanda suka yi nasara.

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Nigeria, in advocacyorganisation Thursday,championing LPG on to six according N7.2m in to cent per months 30.91 by surged importers and operators terminal N4.25m on November 20. two months to as high as N5.5m from risen by over 29 per cent in the past sold to marketers in the country had the price of 20 metric tonnes of LPG to bid reduce a their cooking gas in usage. cookers electric using electricmeters are nowincreasingly prepaidhavenot do whoNigerians for cooking. been discouraged from using the fuel the rural and semi-urban areas, have months, more Nigerians, especially in maintained an upward trend in recent prices gascooking as gatheredthat of the fuel. lingering inadequate domestic supply andnaira therecentdevaluation of December last year on the back of the by more than 60 per cent since early and unemployment poverty levels in high the country. amid firewood andkerosene charcoal, as Nigerians to turn to alternatives such N500 per kilogramme, forcing gas,some cooking of recordhigh askyrocketed tohas as known also Petroleum Liquefied Gas, of price The BY CYRIL OGAR ae h avc drn a meeting a during Federal advice the gave Secretary,Investment,andTrade of Ministry Permanent meet help market will requirements. that innovation has management practices Government and embrace best adopt entrepreneurs to urged Federal The Oko Oba, Agege in Lagos on Friday, July 27. others,during and donationthe some reliefofmaterials left) NIMASALagosby toState Government (5th, Oke-Osanyitolu Agricultural at Olufemi Development Agency, Dr LASEMA, Agency, Management Emergency State Director-General, Lagos left); (4th, of the House of Representatives, Mr Babatunde Hunpe (3rd, left); Deputy Chief of StaffPermanent to LagosSecretary, State LagosGovernor, State GboyegaMinistry Soyannw of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr Omobolaji Gaji (2nd, left); Mem It was reported on January 21 that AljazirahNigeria lai ai Sani-Gwarzo, Nasir Alhaji A gas plant in Lagos refilled a refilled Lagos in plant gas A The price of 20MT of LPG sold by some that learnt also was It The price of cooking gas hasrisen correspondent their counterparts. with compete them that enable would strategies business modern on members its enlighten should Thursday. and Agriculture(KACCIMA) in Kano on Mines Industries Commerce of Chamber Kano of officials with increasing,” he added. against the naira, the price of LPG is importation for LPG. on dependence high Chika country’s the Mr NUPENG, Umudu,attributed theprice hike to of Branch Retailers Gas Petroleum Liquefied translating to N500 per kg. for N1,500 and N2,500 respectively, cylinders 5kg and refilled 3kg Ogba at retailer A December. in N4,500 and N4,000 from up N5,600, and N5,200between at cylinder12.5kg a refilling for price the fixed in Lagos retailers several that Thursday December on 2020. N4,400 from November/inN3,200 and 17 upJune 17, July on N5,200for12.5kgcylinderLPGfor for subsidies the way it is being done last started policy direction of whichthe government. December,doesn’t price, speak well ofthe gas quantity per annum. fixed havingdemand,arather than domestic market in the accordance to supplying the be should country, the in which volumes supply LPG the of Limited, centper accounts 40morethan for LNG Nigerian market. naira traded at 503/$1 at the parallel dollar as its official exchange rate. The NAFEX exchange rate of N410.25 per devaluedthenaira asitadopted the Sani-Gwarzosaid that KACCIMA In May, the Central Bank of Nigeria A te olr s appreciating is dollar the “As of Chairman National The on observed correspondent Our A mc a I il o advocate not will I as much “As cooking increase in “The said,He the that suggested Umudu www.aljazirahnews.com PHOTO: KAYODE OLADAPO/BJO/NAN Sylva enable them benefit from the from benefit them enable would that requirements online fulfill to register to entrepreneurs country. are desirous of doing business in the referenceforeignforinvestors who and successes will serve as a point of importation of LPG,” he added. market so that we stop domestictalking about the supply tocompanies equally encourage other multinational and demand local with up meet to should NLNG framework with a Government out work costs. into their appropriately gas cooking in firewood becausecannottheyfactorhikethe and charcoal to turning now are restaurants and canteens some cities, major other some and sawdust and charcoal.” State. People are now using firewood, 50per cent at my outlet in Anambra is not a good development. the beginning even to dump their cylinders. are expansion,It are LPG of target major who areas, urban affordable to Nigerians. government could make cooking gas with petrol, I think there are ways the According to him, such practicessuch him, According to A resident of Oworonshoki, Lagos, “Cooking gas sales have dropped by e lo ald n the on called also He codn t Uuu i Lagos in Umudu, to According semi- and areas rural in “People hike,” he said, stressing the need for businesses to to flourish. for environment enabling provide commitment Government’s their businesses. theofFederal Government togrow numerous incentives and soft loans support for its members. the visit, and solicited government’s thanked the Permanent Secretary for KACCIMA, Alhaji Dalhatu Abubakar, per annum to 450,000 mtpa. domestic the market from to 350,000 metric tonnes supplied LPG of dedicatedvolumeits increasein an approveddirectorshadof board its importation,” Essien added. that we can have less dependence on so increasedbe to supplydomestic cause will the for need a hikes.“There is price product the import to scarce foreign exchange by marketers commodity,thefor demandfor the imports on more depends country longer,” he added. Harcourt; so the replacement cycle is have, and it supplies Lagos and Port (NLNG) they vessel one only is “It frequent supply of LPG by the NLNG. 40MT some months ago to get 20MT. were spending what they used to buy beingsoldforoverN7m, marketers Bassey Essien, said with 20MT of LPG Mr Marketers, LPG Nigerian of Association Officer, Executive Chief bought for.” the price at which on the cooking based gas is food their sell now They us. to food their sell vendors food who sold it to me. man the to500/kg Saturday,paid I two months ago for N400 per kg. Last to customers by food vendors. thehad affected the quantity of saidfood sold gascooking Adeshina,of price the increasein Adeleke Mr ale, h Peiet of President the Earlier, Federal the restated He “We are not happy about the price The NLNG said in September that the since him, to According Secretary/ Executive The “The recent increase affected how cylinder gas my filled “I said, He July 26–August 1,2021 21 ber o الجزير نيجيريا

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ة business & economy FG Suffers N1.4trn Shortfall Despite N1.5trn Intervention In Power Aggressive Revenue Drive Sector: Firms Unable To Deliver BY MARIAM SANNI BY CHARLES EBI policies that would address sector to mitigate the the general electricity market challenges. Between January and May The power firms, mostly imbalance. “Another area that the CBN 2021, the Federal Govern- private entities, may have The legal firm’s Partner, could actively influence is the ment recorded a revenue gotten about N1.5 trillion Dayo Okusami, and Senior area of collection leakages at shortfall of N1.4tn, an anal- funds from the Central Bank Associate, Moses Pila, in the DisCo level. Even where ysis of the Medium Term of Nigeria (CBN) in the past a document, said: “Gas NBET has not been able to expenditure framework and seven years, helping the prices and other elements exert the required influence Fiscal Strategy paper for sector stay afloat. of the Capital Expenditure on the remittance level of 2022-2024 has shown. However, experts and (CAPEX) for the power the DisCos, the CBN can use According to the report ob- power consumers are worried sector participants are dollar- its influence in the banking tained from the Budget Office that the situation has not denominated. With the sector to act.” of the Federation, the Federal changed as electricity supply electricity tariffs in Naira, Commenting on the Government’s projected reve- and its associated services there is a perennial mismatch avenues for saving the nue for the 2021 fiscal year is continue to worsen. between revenue earnings ailing power sector, Habeeb N7.9tn, of which N3.2tn was Daily power generation has and the CAPEX inputs.” Jaiyeola, an economist with earmarked as pro rata target hovered between an average Explaining the main reason PricewaterhouseCoopers for the period under review. of 3,500 megawatts (MW) for the cash crunch in the (PWC) insisted that the However, as of May 2021, and barely 4,000MW in the electricity market, they stated CBN intervention remains a the government had only past months. As of Saturday, Saleh that while the exchange positive tool to improve the generated N1.8tn, or 56.25 the highest power generated Intervention Fund (PAIF) is the power operators, rate in the tariff is usually percent of the pro rata esti- power sector. was 4,823 megawatts about N300 billion; then there especially the DisCos, for the fixed, the fluctuations in the He however noted that mate, translating into a rev- (MW) while the lowest was is the Nigerian Electricity little yield in power supply general foreign exchange enue gap of N1.4tn. 3,031MW, according to the there should be stronger Market Stabilisation Facility improvement. Others blame market make it challenging strategies to ensure prompt During the review peri- Transmission Company (NEMSF) of N213bn to clear the Nigerian Electricity for the players to procure od, the aggregate revenue of Nigeria (TCN) available repayment by the operators debts by the power operators Regulatory Commission foreign exchange at the tariff- so that CBN can have funds of N1.8tn consisted of oil daily record. This translates and improve operation from (NERC) for the regulatory template rate. revenue of N423bn, non- to at most 15 hours or less to intervene in other sectors 2015. lapses, poor tariff among Although CBN had of the economy. oil revenue of N618.76bn for consumers paying for 20 There is the N140bn Solar other electricity market crises provided N702bn and N762.7bn from oth- hours and even zero hours for On his part, President, Connection Intervention spanning seven years. capitalisation to the Nigerian Nigerian Consumer er revenue sources includ- some others paying for eight The latest CBN’s fourth Facility to boost off-grid Bulk Electricity Trading Protection Network (NCPN), ing independent revenue of hours daily supply. electricity access through the quarter report has put the Plc (NBET) in 2018 to save N487.01bn. Analysis of the fourth- Rural Electrification Agency repayment of the loans at 30 Kunle Kola Olubiyo, said the Generation Companies although the operators had The report read, “As at May quarter economic report (REA). CBN also injected percent just as the apex bank (GenCos) from collapse as 2021, FGN’s retained revenue 2020 (4Q’2020) of CBN another N600bn tariff has escrowed the DisCos’ not delivered the service they could no longer pay for improvement to consumers, was N1.84tn, 67 percent of released recently, indicates shortfall intervention and a accounts to enable it recoup gas, Templars’ officials have prorata target. FGN share that while the repayment recent N120bn intervention these loans. said the current situation he noted support from CBN of oil revenues was N423bn process of these power sector- for the ongoing National Supporting this move, would require CBN to repeat may help cushion the present (which represents 50 per centric loans is running, the Mass Metering Programme analysts at Templars, an the same intervention. liquidity crisis. cent performance), while interventions were supposed (NMMP) across the 11 economic analysis and law “This will in turn enable Olubiyo however said non-oil tax revenues totalled to speed up power projects Distribution Companies firm, noted that while CBN the GenCos to meet their the interventions schemes N618.76bn (99.7 percent of that could in turn boost the (DisCos). is not a sector regulator, in payment obligations to to the power sector should prorata). national power grid and end Experts and analysts in view of its exposure to the their gas suppliers. The CBN be reviewed for the entire Companies Income Tax user experience. the power sector have lauded sector through its various may also choose to provide value chain to yield better and Value Added Tax collec- The report shows that CBN for these interventions; interventions, it was critical a special foreign exchange results in the improvement tions were ahead of the budg- the Power and Aviation however, they have flayed for the apex bank to influence dispensation to the power of electricity supply. et targets with N290.90bn and N123.85bn, represent- ing 102 per cent and 125 per cent respectively of the prora- How Multichoice Chairman, Laundered N8bn In One Year ta targets for the period. Cus- BY YAHAYA UMAR toms collections was N204bn, The FIRS chair added that and company income tax Properties Ltd and Infotrain Nigeria account to Infotrain 86 percent of target. Barely one week after the he has appointed as agents, to the government. What Communications. Communications. Within the Other revenues amounted Federal Inland Revenue deposit money banks where was not clear to our team While Trocadero was said same period, the total sum of to N762.7bn, out of which in- Service, FIRS, accused MultiChoice Nigeria Limited of investigative reporters is to belong to Ogunsanya, N2.823 billion was transferred dependent revenues account- Multichoice Nigeria of not (MCN) and MultiChoice Africa whether the taxes were under- Infotrain was registered in to Trocadero Properties ed for N487.01bn. paying taxes, particularly (MCA) maintain accounts valued by MultiChoice. February 2014 by one Ms account, both totalling N8.5 Further analysis of the re- the Value Added Tax, VAT, to recover its taxes. Nami But the same bank Judith Nkoli Ononye said to billion. port revealed that within the since its inception, bank narrated how MultiChoice documents have revealed huge have a relationship with the A breakdown of the same timeframe, the govern- documents have exposed had frustrated every move to money was transferred from chairman. Other companies transactions showed that ment recorded a budget defi- what intelligence sources verify and audit its subscriber the account of Multichoice sighted in the bank documents on April 4, 2019 the sum of cit of N3tn. suspected to be large scale base to enable the tax collector at FCMB (Account No and linked to movement of N1,095,000,000 (N1.095bn) The report showed that the money laundering in billions to establish how much tax 147949027 located at NO huge sums of money were was transferred to Trocadero Federal Government released of naira. was due to the Nigerian 1381 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Parkwood Nigeria Ltd, Properties. The next day, N4.8tn to cover expenditures The Chairman of FIRS, government. Victoria Island, Lagos and Eastland General Services April 5, 2019 another N1, made between January and Mohammad Nami, had The revelation has caused other accounts in other banks. and Red Pepper Pictures. 095,000,000 flew from May, representing 92.7 per accused Multichoice of tax a stir in corporate Nigeria In the 2019 bank Top anti-crime security Multichoice FCMB account cent of the prorated budget. evasion to the tune of N1.8 and among top government documents, huge sums sources said they were puzzled into Trocadero Properties “This excludes GOEs’ and pro- trillion. Specifically, he circles including senior anti- amounting to over N8.5 billion by the huge sums moved account. Barely three weeks ject-tied debt expenditures.” claimed that MultiChoice, corruption officials. were moved from Multichoice from MultiChoice and the later on April 20, 2019, Out of this amount, operators of DSTV and However, bank documents accounts to companies frequency with which they N121,666,665.45 moved to N1.5tn was spent on person- GOTv, had not paid VAT obtained by our reporters which checks at Corporate were moved into accounts Trocadero account. The curious nel cost, including pensions; since inception. The company suggest that FIRS may not Affairs Commission, CAC, that have no direct bearing transfers continued unabated. N973.13bn was spent on cap- launched its digital satellite be correct in its claim that revealed have strong links with Multichoice. The accounts got busy in May ital projects while N1.8tn, broadcasting service in Multichoice had never paid with Mr. Adewunmi Adedeji For instance, in eleven and June, 2019 until the sum the total revenue generated Nigeria in 1993 and followed VAT. The bank documents Ogunsanya, the Chairman tranches in 2019 alone, the of over N2.8 billion was salted within the stated period, was it up with DSTV service in showed when the satellite of Multichoice Nigeria. The total sum of N5.677 billion from the MultiChoice account plunged into debt servicing. 1995. company paid both VAT companies are Trocadero was moved from MultiChoice to Trocadero.

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ةLike our facebook page www.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng politics & policy e-mail: [email protected] I’ve Not Anointed Candidate In The Upcoming Party Congress – Kalu STORIES BY MUSTAPHA SULEIMAN falsehood to cause division within the approach in the Congress. We can’t have tolerance among its members. party. two ward chairmen or secretaries but He stressed the need for members to Chief Whip of the Senate, Kalu said this in Umuahia, on Thursday one. We wish everybody well in their uphold these virtues in order to succeed has said he had not anointed a candidate while addressing party stakeholders in the endeavours to lead our party in different in the quest to make Abia State and APC in the upcoming party congresses as state. capacities starting from the ward level to state on or before 2023. such, members should feel free to vote Kalu said, “My candidate is the the state level”. He used the occasion to appeal to party for candidates of their choice. candidate everyone has chosen. I do not While commending party leaders at members in the state to imbibe the spirit Kalu who is the state APC leader and have a personal candidate. various levels in the state, the former Abia of love, tolerance and sacrifice, and strive chairman of the APC Caucus, in the “I want every member to understand State Governor attributed the strength for unity as the party prepares for the National Assembly also urged members of the importance of a strict democratic of the party to the support, love and 2023 elections. the party in Abia State to stop employing APC In Talks With Three PDP Governors The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has he will be concluding his second term by He said, “It is unfortunate that we have a opened talks with three Peoples Democratic 2023 and of course, he would want to remain ruling party that has completely lost focus. Party governors to encourage them defect politically relevant. Details of conditions are The APC is one political party that came to to the party. still being worked out by both parties. power using propaganda and still thinks it It was gathered that the Governor Mai “The other governors have sent emissaries can sustain itself using the same means. Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary and talks are progressing. Recall that, we “They wish to have all of our governors in National Convention Planning Committee extended the membership registration/ their midst because they are not performing, has begun talks with three PDP governors revalidation exercise. We did this to but Nigerians know the difference and can namely: Okezie Ikpeazu, his Enugu State accommodate some of these people. no longer be deceived”. counterpart, Ifeanyi Ugwanyi and Adamawa “We expect that they and their supporters However, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Ahmadu Fintiri. will take advantage of our ward, local State recently reiterated his resolve to According to a top-ranking member of the government and the state congress to get a remain with the PDP because according party, “The Zamfara State, Bello Mattawalle, foothold in the party, the APC is a party for to him, it was the party that brought him is already in the kitty. “After him, we are all Nigerians”. to power. He vowed that no political party expecting Governor Ikpeazu to follow. Talks In response, Spokesman for the PDP, Kola would lure him over owing to political Kalu have reached an advanced stage. You know Ologbondiyan, dismissed such talks. relevance. Court Returns Soludo, Ozigbo, Uba As Guber Candidates A Federal High Court in Awka, presided in the suit, which included Jude Okeke, emerges victorious in the November He gave the ruling in the suit between over by Justice Peter Okaa, has reaffirmed Edozie Njoku and Chukwuma Umeoji as election. Uba as plaintiff and INEC, PDP and Ozigbo former governor of the Central Bank of “meddlesome interlopers”. However, a Federal High Court in Awka, as defendants and awarded damages of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo He, therefore, ordered the INEC to on Monday, ordered INEC to publish the N10 million against the defendant in as candidate of the All Progressives Grand publish Soludo’s name immediately name of Valentine Ozigbo as candidate of favour of the plaintiff as cost of litigation. Alliance (APGA) in the November 6, 2021 and deal with him as APGA’s exclusive the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for In a suit No: A/230/2021, Uba had Anambra State governorship election. candidate and directed INEC to remove governorship election. prayed the court to determine if the The Independent National Electoral Umeoji’s name as APGA guber candidate, National Chairman of PDP, Uche primary election conducted by the Commission (INEC) had on Friday listed just as he urged him (Umeoji) to stop Secondus had presented Ozigbo his National Executive of PDP on June 26 was Chukwuma Umeoji who emerged from parading himself as the party’s candidate. certificate of return on June 30, after done in accordance with the law. the Jude Okeke-led faction as APGA’s The Court also reaffirmed Victor Ike the National Working Committee had However, the PDP has alleged that candidate,instead of Soludo, who Oye as the national chairman of the confirmed him winner of the June 26 Justice Nwabunike has gone away with emerged from the Victor Oye leadership APGA and ordered Njoku and Okeke to primary election. the court records upon which he relied of the party, citing a court order. stop parading themselves as national In a twist of victory, a High Court in to give verdict in a case that ordinarily is But in a suit filed by Soludo and chairman of APGA. Awka presided over by Justice Obiora supposed to last for 6 months and above. APGA, Justice Okaa nullified Umeoji’s Following the development, Governor Nwabunike ordered INEC to recognise and The party alleged that the judge couldn’t candidature and revalidated that of Willie Obiano said yesterday he was list Ugochukwu Uba as PDP’s candidate make available the court records so that Soludo, even as he described other parties committed to ensuring that Soludo for the November 6 governorship election. the party won’t go for an appeal. ...NASS’ Attempt To Jettison e-Election FROM PAGE 23 the party voted for) to be received by the It added that INEC has shown voter and inserted in a secure box for later its capacity to deploy technology in Yet those who oppose online electronic cross-referencing with the electronically transmitting results from the polling systems have cited possibility of hacking as transmitted results. A valid result, therefore, units level alongside the manual collation one of their fears. Some federal lawmakers will be one where the digital and paper of results during the Edo and Ondo 2020 also nurse this fear. records correspond,” it added. governorship election. In response to those in this camp, one “CDD-West Africa’s strong preference Although the electoral body did it of Africa’s foremost think-tanks, CDD- for fully digitising the process is based on without having a specific legal pass, the West Africa, said that “the benefits to the well-documented and chaotic nature group said the successes recorded during transmitting results electronically are of the current manual results collation and the last elections were pointers to what significant and that there are ways to tabulation system.” INEC could do if backed by the law, without protect the system and integrity of the Another monitoring group, YIAGA Africa, any third party’s interference outcomes.” said the digitized voting process was a no- The House of Representatives clarified “CDD-West Africa sees benefits in an brainer because the traditional manual yesterday that the passage of the electoral electronic system that can both record votes means “has increasingly become susceptible bill into law cannot hinder the Independent digitally and produce an instantaneous to manipulation, fraudulent (and)… wrong National Electoral Commission, INEC, paper record of each vote (a digital computation of results, violence and attacks from adopting electronic voting and receipt and ballot paper showing only on election officials.” transmission of election results in 2023. 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Former Governor of Ogun State, Sen. ; President Muhammadu Buhari and Group Chief Executive Officer, Plc, Wale Tinubu, during their Sallah homage to President in Daura on Wednesday, July 21. PHOTO: /SH/ICE/JAU/NAN PIB: Nigeria Opening Frontier For Crisis In N/Delta – Dickson COMPILED BY ABDUL LATEEF TAIWO Timipre Sylva and the Group perspective. cent for frontier development when “However I want to state that if Managing Director of the Nigerian “They told us that it is either it was introduced to the National the host communities are not happy, Former Bayelsa State governor, National Petroleum Corporation, to we agree to 2.5 per cent or no Assembly by the administration of the investors will not come. Seriake Dickson, has asked the the Senate chambers made senators investment. the late President Umaru Yar’Adua. “Let us be very careful, and that is President Muhammadu Buhari from other regions withdraw “So, I can feel how most members He said, “Unfortunately, the bill why I am of the view that the three (retd.), to withhold his assent to their support for the five per cent who had earlier given us their could not be passed then. The 9th per cent is not helpful to the host the Petroleum Industry Bill passed allocation. commitment felt when they heard Assembly has been able to pass it communities, not helpful to the oil by the National Assembly. He said, “Senator Thompson the tough position by the executive. but we have to get it right. companies and also, not helpful to He said there was the need for the Sekibo and I were mandated to reach “The minister said there won’t “I am not happy with the three the country.” review of the proposed legislation out to other senators who are not in be investment inflow if we approve per cent that was eventually passed. The senator added that it was not to accommodate the five per cent our region and we did. We spoke to anything higher than the 2.5 per Most of us disagree completely too late for a review of the three per allocation to the host communities. most of them and they all supported cent. There was no room for any and that was why I led my other cent allocation “so that we can have Dickson, who is representing us for the 5 per cent. interrogation, so they left and we colleagues from the South-South the buy-in of the host communities”. Bayelsa West Senatorial District “Before we took that deliberation started the consideration.” to stage a walk out. He added that there was nothing in the National Assembly, stated and the vote, the Minister of The Senator explained that the bill “The argument was that the wrong with appropriating money this while addressing journalists in petroleum and the GMD of NNPC proposed 10 per cent for the host investors would not come if more for the frontier basin but it should Abuja over the weekend were invited to give us the executive communities and another 10 per than three per cent was approved. not be up to 30 per cent. He said, “We believe that there should be a review of the legislation. There shouldn’t be a signature yet. President Buhari shouldn’t assent to it yet. Electoral Act Amendment: My Stand, Reasons For Absence During Voting – Ekwunife “It should be delayed for more In the last 48 hours, I have read INEC should be allowed to choose or complaints by some constituents as Secondary School Ukpo and consultative and inclusive work so and listened to statements by some exempt areas where there are poor germane, it is important to state that perimeter fence project in the that while trying to solve problems, constituents who feel disappointed network coverage, I vehemently my absence at the time of voting was school amongst other engagements, you don’t create more problems. that I was not present to cast my argued against such a position, which never deliberate. The deliberation I had to travel to Anambra to “If the President has not vote during the consideration of the in my opinion would favour some on the electoral act which was meet up while hoping to join my guaranteed security in the North- electoral Act amendment Bill to allow regions against others, knowing supposed to come up on Wednesday colleagues on Monday for the East, South-East, South-West and for electronic transmission of results fully well that the South East is one was moved to Thursday, and was voting. Unfortunately it was not North-West, it will be against the during . of the regions in Nigeria that have expected to stretch to Monday, July stretched to Monday as the Senate national interest to open another I have on many occasions stated good network coverage. 19, for voting, however during the adjourned for annual recess. frontier of conflicts perhaps in the my support and stand for electronic I stated that if ATM, POS, plenary on Thursday after some of On this note, I wish to sincerely only region that is enjoying relative transmission of results. I feel strongly Internet Banking and other us had travelled, Senators present apologise to all those who feel stability because of the policies that that instant electronic transmission electronic transactions are extended plenary hours to vote on disappointed that I wasn’t there to the late President Umaru Yar’Adua of election results will address many obtainable nationwide I do not the electronic transmission in order cast my vote. I am not someone that initiated.” of the challenges in our electoral see why electronic transfer of to conclude it same day instead of would stay or shy away from such Dickson lamented that the process and end the alteration of election results cannot be equally continuing on Monday, which was an important activity. As a servant leadership of the Senate, led by results and electoral fraud during achieved nationwide. I argued with why the Senate plenary lasted till of the people, I always try to meet , frustrated efforts collation which is usually occasioned respect to the situation where card 9pm. up with every of my constituency by the South-South senators to get by human error or deliberate attempt readers were used in the South- However, due to my already fixed engagements to the best of my the support of their colleagues from to upturn the wishes of the people. east in the last general elections, engagements in my senatorial ability. other regions to approve the five My stand has always been that while manual voting was allowed district, where I was scheduled However, let me restate my per cent host communities equity electronic transmission of results in some other parts of the country, to commission some projects, position that I am absolutely in share. should be mandatory in all polling which significantly affected the including a 3-bedroom bungalow support of electronic transmission He said the action of the Lawan- units and collation centers across voting strength of the region in the we built for a less-privileged of election results nationwide and led leadership to invite the Minister Nigeria without exceptions. previous elections. woman in Isuaniocha as well as a committed to giving my constituents of State for Petroleum Resources, Even though some argued that While I consider the recent block classrooms at Community the best of representation. الجزير نيجيريا

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13, 1964) is an American retired himself. Coleman won his first competition as a his esteem in the bodybuilding world - brought professional bodybuilder who won the professional, the Canada Pro Cup, in 1995. The substantial improvements to the stage and went Mr. Olympia title for eight years in a following year, he won the contest again, then went on to defeat Wheeler by three points for his first row. He is regarded as one of the greatest on to win the 1997 Russian Grand Prix. He also Mr. Olympia win. Coleman defended his title all Rbodybuilders of all time Alongside his eight Mr. participated in powerlifting competitions in the the way through the 2005 contest, earning a total Olympia wins, he held the record for most wins mid-1990s. of eight consecutive victories and tying Lee Haney as an International Federation of Bodybuilding His rise at the top in the professional circuit as the winningest Mr. Olympia in history. In 2001,

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he became the first man to win both the Arnold until it was broken by Dexter Jackson. Ronnie participation at the Mr. Olympia contest (the most Classic and the Mr. Olympia titles the same year Dean Coleman was born in Monroe Louisiana, prestigious worldwide) in 1992, he wasn’t ranked; (only Dexter Jackson has repeated this feat, in on May 13, 1964. He graduated cum laude (an then in 1994 he placed 15th, then 10th in 1995, 6th 2008). academic level of distinction used by educational in 1996, and 9th in 1997 when Dorian Yates won Coleman’s reign as Mr. Olympia came to an institutions to signify a degree that was received his sixth and last title before retiring.The following end in 2006 when Jay Cutler, the three-time “with highest honor). from Grambling State year, Kenneth Wheeler was favored to become

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finally earned his first win. It was only the While there, he played football as a middle predominant competition coming from Nasser second time in contest history that a reigning linebacker with the GSU Tigers under Coach El Sonbaty, Kevin Levrone, and Shawn Ray. multi-champion Mr. Olympia had lost his title Eddie Robinson. After graduation, he failed to However, Coleman - whose Night of Champions (as opposed to retiring). The previous instance find work as an accountant and instead went to occurred when Arnold Schwarzenegger defeated نيجيريا work at Domino’s Pizza, where he would eat the Sergio Oliva in 1970. Coleman made his final Mr.

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work. He then became a police officer in Arlington, has led to many product endorsements and other نيجيريا Texas, serving as an officer from 1989 to 2000 and Dobson offered opportunities in his career, which he has traveled a reserve officer until 2003. the world to promote. He has made many guest Coleman’s fellow officer Gustavo Arlotta Coleman a free lifetime appearances at gym openings around the U.S. suggested he attend the Metroflex gym, owned membership if he allowed When training, he preferred to use free weights by amateur bodybuilder Brian Dobson. Dobson rather than machines in order to maximize his offered Coleman a free lifetime membership if he Dobson to train him for flexibility and range of motion. He has made three allowed Dobson to train him for the upcoming Mr. the upcoming Mr. Texas training videos: The Unbelievable, The Cost of Texas bodybuilding competition that year. Redemption, and On the Road. In these videos, he After training for Mr. Texas, Coleman bodybuilding competition gives tips for more experienced weightlifters, while won first place in both the heavyweight and warning against overexertion and improper form. NIGERIA that year.

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Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng e-mail: [email protected] health STORIES BY CHICA MEFORE-OKAFOR NAFDAC Explains Why Herbal Medicine Not Approved For COVID-19 The National Agency for Food medicines that could be used to and Drug Administration and treat symptoms of COVID -19, Control, NAFDAC, has explained pointing out that there was no why herbal medicine has not been single medicine that has been approved for the treatment of identified yet. COVID-19. “But there are herbal medicines A statement signed by that could alleviate symptoms of the agency’s resident Media COVID -19. However, NAFDAC Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, has not granted registration of Cholera Outbreak revealed that no single drug has approval for any medicine for been found yet to cure the virus. that. According to the statement, the “NAFDAC approves such Kills 30 In Jigawa NAFDAC Director- General, Prof medicines for listing, it means Moji Adeyeye said that medicinal that it’s been tested and was The Jigawa State Government Mu’azu revealed that the cause products available now could only deemed safe to use. NAFDAC has revealed that at least 30 of the outbreak in Hadejia could help ease symptoms and up the cannot say herbal medicine can people have been killed following be linked to water pollution. odds of survival. treat COVID -19, until a clinical cholera outbreak, with more than He alleged that there She warned Nigerian trial is done. 2,000 hospitalised in the past two was a possibility of water researchers and other herbal “Right now, there is no single months. contamination from an area medicine practitioners to herbal medicine that has gone Permanent Secretary, Jigawa where people practiced open desist from parading unverified through a full clinical trial the way State Ministry of Health, Dr defecation near the water medicine for the virus. Adeyeye clinical trials are supposed to be Salisu Mu’azu, who confirmed vendors who collect and circulate She said that any product done,” she said. the outbreak, said that most of the water to residents of Hadejia without NAFDAC approval for normal. According to her, to do an the infected cases were children town. the cure of COVID-19 is null and “It is now for the academia official clinical trial, you must recorded in nine local government Mu’azu said the state void, adding that such an act to also recognise the national write a protocol, you must pass areas of the state. government was on top of the was a violation of the national regulatory authority established it through the National Health Mu’azu listed Hadejia; Dutse, situation for now, and has been regulatory authorities and breach to safeguard the safety of the Research Ethical Committee, Kirikasamma, Birnin Kudu and providing necessary assistance to of protocols. Nigerian populace, by ensuring NHREC, and you must pass it Ringim as some of the areas the residents in the affected areas. She warned Nigerians against that the product that they are through NAFDAC”. worst hit by the outbreak. The permanent secretary said excessive consumption of onions working on has to go through She said that the agency has not He said that of the 2,000 the United Nations International and garlic with a view to curing NAFDAC”, Adeyeye said. given any pass mark as regards infected cases, some had been Children’s Emergency Fund, COVID-19. According to her, there have COVID-19 herbal medicine, but been one or two cases where the discharged while others were still UNICEF, had supplied some While admitting that onions or that the agency has approved medications and promised to garlic or any of the natural fruits University of Jos product was some herbal medicines that they receiving free medical treatment have antioxidants and nutrients being encouraged to be used by claim can alleviate some of the in government hospitals. send more, soonest. that can help a person feel better, people without going through symptoms of COVID -19. she added that people might have NAFDAC. She said that some of the been using it and they get better. She said that the university approved herbal medicines Tokyo Olympics: WHO Predicts “If it is not documented, it was supposed to go through the which they claim can alleviate cannot be recognised by NAFDAC national regulatory authority COVID-19 symptoms only work for COVID – 19. They work on our and pave the way for NAFDAC to as immune boosters. 100,000 COVID-19 Induced Deaths cells to keep people healthier, but declare it safe for consumption. Adeyeye pointed out that such The DG insisted that her agency not to cure COVID – 19. They help herbal medicine may prevent one The World Health Organization, our body to function better. There must approve the clinical trial from getting the disease, adding is no cure for COVID -19 yet,” she protocol, stressing that ‘’If they that, as far as NAFDAC was WHO, has predicted 100,000 said. don’t do that and go ahead to concerned, it has not approved covid-19 deaths by the end of the She added that they may boost market and sell their product, any medicine to treat COVID -19. Tokyo Olympics this summer. the immunity and the person such an act would be a violation “We have approved medicines The Tokyo 2020 Summer may not be easily susceptible to of regulatory procedures. that they said can alleviate Olympics, delayed for a year due infection, adding that ‘’even with According to her, some people symptoms and relieve people of to the Covid-19 pandemic, finally that, you still have to protect might have been using it and some symptoms of COVID – 19, kicked off today, Wednesday, July yourself. they got better, but without when the product is listed then 21. “If you eat garlic and onion and being approved scientifically and clinical trials may start. About 11,000 athletes from 200 you don’t use a face mask you will documented, we may not be able “It takes a lot of money to countries are set to compete for get COVID -19. If you are in a bad to guarantee its safety for human do clinical trials. University of the Olympics and the number of environment; If you don’t wash consumption. Jos has been given approval cases in Japan linked to the Games your hands, you will get COVID She recalled that NAFDAC set to commence clinical trials of now stands at 79, according to -19. up an herbal medicine product their products which are yet to organizers. “Everything has to be put committee in March 2019 commence. Five of them are Olympic Village together. The University of before the pandemic broke out, The DG further disclosed that residents, three of which are Jos said that there was an to advance research in herbal many herbal products have been athletes. Competitors including herbal medicine, whether it is medicine. submitted for federal government US gymnast Kara Eaker, basketball Ghebreyesus tea or whatever, that can cure Adeyeye said that the goal grants, because most of the herbal player Katie Lou Samuelson and August, more than 100,000 more COVID-19, they linked it with for such an idea was to make practitioners lack the required tennis star Coco Gauff tested people will perish”, Tedros, who treatment of COVID -19, they sure that the herbalist and the wherewithal to do clinical trials. positive for COVID prior to is in Tokyo for the Games, said on did the packaging. researcher were collaborating, so She said that many of these arriving in Tokyo, ending their Wednesday. that whatever the herbalist knows “We sent a letter to warn them herbal products were being Olympic dreams. “The pandemic is a test, and that they cannot claim something from ancestral history that the subjected to review by different However, World Health research will back it up. the world is failing”, he said, unless it has gone through our agencies of government in the Organization, WHO, Director- adding that anyone who thinks listing process. They were trying She explained further that country. General Tedros Adhanom the pandemic is over is living in a to sell it to their staff. That is a collaboration with researchers “In terms of going through Ghebreyesus has urged people violation of our own regulatory would enable such herbal clinical trials and official protocols, “fool’s paradise”. not to forget that the Covid-19 The WHO chief’s comments policies. medicine to be advanced and to none has come through yet”. pandemic is still plaguing the “Nobody should say that this be listed by NAFDAC, if found According to her, such herbal come as cases continue to surge world and an event like this could globally, including in Japan, where one can cure this or that without safe for consumption. products can be used during be a super spreader. going through NAFDAC listing According to her, during the the clinical trial to investigate Tokyo on Wednesday reported “By the time the Olympic flame its highest daily increase of new process, the research into herbal pandemic there were lots of whether it could be effective for is extinguished on the eighth of medicine by the academia is assertions that there were herbal COVID -19. infections since mid-January. الجزير نيجيريا www.aljazirahnews.com July 26 – August 1, 2021 29 ةالجزير نيجيريا

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ADAMS TENESE insecurity in the country is becoming trouble Nigeria. It’s quite unfortunate captured Boko Haram boys. They acted It’s a very shameful thing to hear that unbearable and alarming and all that nobody cares what happens in by instruction and that is why it will be the military who claimed they are they can do is to release the ones Nigeria. The Nigerian Army should be very difficult to see certain advanced fighting insurgency to release the they captured secretly. I weep for this investigated immediately and make sure development in Nigeria because of same enemy they claimed they have country because even those behind those who are involved in this dubious things like this happening everywhere. captured. It’s a barbaric act and it is this evil will wake up one day and act are disciplined. Nigeria has been messed up and every totally unacceptable. These Boko Haram realize their lives are not safe. Boko Nigerian should know that his/her life is boys have killed and destroyed lives and Haram sets should be prosecuted KENNETH KEHI in God and their hands. If Boko Haram properties in the country and the next when they are captured because it Nigeria cannot go anywhere with this can be released secretly, it means time they did is to secretly release them? helps reduce the rate of loss of lives kind of attitude. Since this government anything can happen in this country. I That is the height of foolishness because and properties in the country. emerged, things have turned upside advise the government to look into this the same people they released will still down in the country. I believe that issue and make sure it is brought to the continue from where they stopped. the military cannot just release those limelight. I have always suspected the military At this point where the military has because I know the capacity of the been influenced so badly, I think that military in terms of fighting insurgency. is the worst state. If the members of It wouldn’t take them a month to clear the Boko Haram boys captured were off the Boko Haram boys if they actually released without prosecution it shows wanted to fight and end the insurgency. that our leaders in this country know I think there is more to their release and the root of the insecurity challenges in perceived that some top politicians Nigeria and they are all benefiting from have a strong hand in this insurgency. it. In this country a top government official who is a back bone to Boko r e a c t i o n s OFUMA EJIRO IRHOGENE Haram insurgents was exposed, yet There is nothing that surprises me again the presidency never did anything to Follow us on twitter Like our facebook page in Nigeria because anything can happen the minister. An end needs to come to @aljazirahnewsng www.facebook.com/aljazirahnewsng e-mail: [email protected] in Nigeria without the law taking its much nonsense happening in Nigeria. proper cause. If the military who the country rely on to protect, defend IBRAHIM ALI LAUTECH Ranks 11th Best University In Nigeria and fight for the country is now very I have always known that there’s a corrupt to the level of secretly releasing business going on with the way the criminals they have captured because issue of Boko Haram is handled. They Reached: 142.095 they have been paid it means Nigeria are not fighting Boko Haram, they Engagement: 10,598 can be blown out even right at the nose are only deceiving the public. The Likes: 5.2k of the army. Nigeria is not safe again and insecurity in the country is now a very it’s very unfortunate. I think this calls for lucrative business for those at the top. serious concern because such action It is very bad to know that Nigerian top NCC Faults Airtel’s Claims, Says Licence Not Yet Renewed is deadly and those who are involved government officials who are to protect such be fisher out and dismissed from the interest of the country are the ones the Army. behind the insecurity challenges in Reached: 39,975 Nigeria by sponsoring boys to cause Engagement: 1,099 FRANCIS ENYI more harm in Nigeria. One thing is very Corruption is the major problem sure, God will continue to expose them Likes: 694 of Nigerians in every sector. Now, one after the other. the military has been influenced by Training, Solution To Unemployment In The Industry – NIHOTOUR those who never want peace in this EBELE AGOGO country. How can they release a set Tell me how the insecurity challenges in of boys who have jeopardized lives Nigeria will be tackled with this corrupt Reached: 30,110 and properties in the country for years system. They have forgotten that it will Engagement: 1,171 now. I am very ashamed of this country. still bounce back to them too. People It is very unfortunate that there is no whose sole aim is about what they can Likes: 1,171 government institution that can do acquire at the expense of other people’s their job without being influenced by lives. Insurgency in Nigeria will not end Alpha Jet Aircraft Crashes In Zamfara, Pilot Rescued – Air Force bad eggs in the country. Those boys until Nigeria government decides to were actually released because a top handle it strictly and directly by fishing politician has influenced the military. out sponsors of the Boko Haram boys, Reached: 20,505 Boko Haram boys should be captured who are among the government. As Engagement: 557 and face the law without sentiments. far as I am concerned, Boko Haram is Likes: 284 too small for Nigerian Army to handle ADEBAYO ADENIJI if they actually want to clear them off. That is exactly what you get from a Website Clicks For The Past 7 Days corrupt set of people who claim to WILLIAMS EZE protect lives and property. It’s very sad This is the reason you see Nigeria in Day Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri to hear and it is not good for the ear at the valley of insecurity because of bad Date 17/07 18/07 19/07 20/07 21/07 22/07 23/07 all that Boko Haram who has claimed eggs who have refused to allow peace the lives of people in the country are in the country. If they are releasing the released secretly to continue from Boko Haram insurgents they should where they stopped. Who has done also get ready for them because Views 11372 11632 11096 12410 11640 15215 13402 this to us in his country? The level of they are definitely going back to الجزير نيجيريا

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Follow us on twitter @aljazirahnewsng e-mail: [email protected] entertainmentSTORIES BY VICTORIA OCHIGBO & arts Inmates Are Still Citizens Of This Country And Should Not Be Forgotten – Dayo Amusa actress and filmmaker recently marked her birthday on July 22, with a visit to a Nigeria correctional service facility in Ikoyi, Lagos State where she distributed some items to the inmates. The beautiful actress, who has made such visits a routine for over 10 years stated that her actions are inspired by love to give to the less privileged persons in the society. An excerpt from her disclosure states; “Over a decade, I love spending my moment of celebration with the less privileged and this is no exception. “My main aim is to put smiles on the faces of the inmates and those that might have been forgotten by their family and society.” She continues: “I believe It is important to show love and care to the inmates, their freedom may be restricted for a period of time but they are still citizens of this country and might regain their freedom someday. I felt the need to make them happy Adekunle Gold and celebrate the Ileya Festival and my birthday with them”. The Bible Inspired Me – Adekunle Gold The new hit song titled; “sinner” by Blaize Beats paints Adekunle Gold it sounds weird but the intimacy have gotten the attention of a King Adekunle Gold featuring his wife, and his wife, Simi in carnal position between the bible characters, like David, to a point of him risking Simi and Lucky Date, who is an in a pool, car bonnet, bedroom and David and Bathsheba gave me this all for her is worth emulating” American singer, which was released kitchen. inspiration. One thing was obvious in the Amusa two weeks ago has had fans reacting In an interview with Adekunle “Although some people see the video, the young wife of the music over the sensual nature of the video. Gold on what inspired him to story as a weakness on David’s part, star was blissful as she played her BBNaija Ex- The video which was produced by produce the video, he said; “I know but I know that for Bathsheba to role perfectly. Housemate, Nengi Obtains A Range Dwindle Screening: Funke Akindele, BBNaija Rover Velar Success story follows the Big Brother Naija housemate Nengi Bambam, Don Jazzy And Others In Attendance Hampson a few months after leaving the big brother house. She The two-day watch party which are charged with the responsibility on their watch and they are held include; Broda Shaggy, Adedimeji acquired a new house in March held at Filmhouse Cinemas, of protecting the governor of responsible for the crime. Lateef, Steve Chuks and so many and now a Range Rover velar. The Landmark and IMAX on Tuesday, Dakawa State. Sadly, he is kidnaped Other characters in the movie others. reality tv star displayed pictures July 13, and Thursday July 15 and videos on her Instagram story respectively was graced with Tuesday, showing her in a white celebrities like JJC skills, Timini crop top and sweatpants posturing Egbuson and Seyi Awolowo among beside her white Range Rover. so many other leading entertainers Earliet, Nengi had said in who turned up for the “Dwindle” March that; “2021 just keeps watch party. getting better, with consistency, Enthusiasts of Funke Akindele, dedication, and hard work, I finally Bisola Aiyeola would enjoy get to tick this off my checklist. seeing them perform in different Thank you Lord for continued characters in the movie. blessings. Can’t wait to play table Directed by the duo; Kayode tennis with my friends in my Kasum and Dare Olaitan and ‘Pengi’ home.” produced by Mimi Bartels tell the Indeed, 2021 keeps story of a group of people who ran getting better for the TV star. into some ill luck. Several events congratulations to Nengi leading to Tolani and Juliet who Akindele Don Jazzy Bambam Hampson. الجزير نيجيريا www.aljazirahnews.com July 26 – August 1, 2021 31 ةالجزير نيجيريا

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BY AMEH GEORGE throughout the day and was full of the residents, glued to their sleeping hospitalised, or fled after surviving the life while attending to guests who mats, prayed to the deities they attack. A farming community in Oyo had come for the final burial of Pa served, some dialed numbers of One of those who fled is the pastor of state, Southwest Nigeria was left in Akindele. persons that could possibly be of help, a Methodist Church. His car was burnt mourning mood, following a night “Who would have thought that others ran, while the rest summoned and his house sprayed with bullets. He attack by criminal herders. This he would join his father in a divine courage to confront the attackers. escaped through a back door before the has heightened ethnic hostility in the journey that night?” Kayode asked. Eyewitnesses reported that at least invaders broke into his house. region. “We just finished the burial 14 members of the community were “He acquired the car just a week before It was a night 25-year-old Ewebiyi ceremony of his father. So, he killed, shops were looted and razed, the incident. He left with his family the Ismail wishes to never experience again. escorted some of the guests who cars, motorcycles, and a filling station next day,” a resident said. What started as a peaceful, breezy came from Lagos to a hotel in Jabele. were also burnt. Local hunters, OPC members repel attack, Saturday night at Igangan community in He was returning from the hotel Residents also said the attack was as police ignore distress calls Ibarapa North Local Government Area of when he ran into the assailants and concentrated in three neighborhoods in In what seemed like a well-coordinated Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria, ended up he was killed,” his nephew narrated. the community. attack, the invaders were said to have as a bloody one. Residents revealed that the The suspected criminal herders, alleged attacked from three fronts. His father, Ewebiyi Ramon, 45, a night attackers invaded Igangan between to be heavily armed, brought death to each “I was doing night watch with the children, guard at a nearby filling station was also 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on that doorstep in the three neighborhoods. when we heard gunshots from a far distance getting ready to resume duty. Around 8 fateful Saturday. They looted, killed, There is hardly a house that did not lose but while we were still trying to make p.m, the senior Ewebiyi had a chat with and maimed for hours, before they a child or a parent or at least a valuable sense of the sound, they had already closed Ismail before bidding the rest of the were repelled by local hunters and item. up on us. We had to run inside or die,” family farewell as he left for his duty post. members of the O’odua Peoples’ “Four people were killed in Ile Adelere Olanrewaju, a resident, narrated his Two hours later, Ismail was jolted Congress (OPC). Agbaa, six in Ile Alubata, and four in experience. from sleep by heavy gunshot sounds. The While the attack was on, some of Ile Pamupamu,” a resident who sought Some of the residents, especially women, sounds were separated by bitter cries of anonymity said, while listing the losses of said they thought the invaders came with pain and anguish. Like many residents each neighborhood. bombs as the sounds were deafening. in the community, he laid on his bed No fewer than 30 shops, five cars, six The community leaders rang the paralysed by fear. houses, and numerous motorcycles were Nigeria Police Force and notable people in The next morning, he was summoned burnt by the invaders, while goods worth government but they soon realised that they to a filling station in the town to carry the millions were allegedly looted. were on their own. body of his father who was murdered by No fewer than 30 shops, The house of the traditional ruler of the “I kept calling the Divisional Police Officer a marauding armed gang suspected to be five cars, six houses, and community, Adewuyi Olaoye, was also in Ibarapa and he assured me that they were criminal herders. destroyed but he managed to escape. making plans, they didn’t finish making Like Ramon, 30-year-old Akindele Akin numerous motorcycles “I can only thank God for rescuing me. the plans until the next morning. If also died on that night. Akin was jubilant were burnt by the The governor has met us, and has assured not for the local hunters, the situation hours before the attack after holding a us that such would not happen again,” would have been worse than this,” Azeez befitting burial ceremony for his father invaders, while goods Olaoye said. Adelere Saminu, the Vice Chairman as is customary with the Yorubas. worth millions were Some houses have been abandoned of Igangan Community Development According to his nephew, Akindele in the community, as the occupants Association whose car was also burnt, Kayode, Akin was all over the place allegedly looted. have been killed, badly injured or recounted. الجزير نيجيريا

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Another Look At Kaduna’s Rising Debt Profile (I) s at 31st December, 2020, proposed in the 2022-2024 Medium the total public debt of Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Kaduna state stood at is approved and actualized in the 2022 N284,398,612,174. The budget. breakdown shows that As stated earlier, borrowing is not the externalA debt was N215,644,251,090 problem, as even advanced democracies - 75.8%, while domestic debt was like that of United States of America are N68,754,361,084 - 24.2%. A chunk highly indebted, but utilization in terms of the debt of the state come under of quality and value for money remains unpaid liabilities, while the remaining the concern. The Urban Renewal projects is loan. Borrowing in itself is not bad embarked upon by the state government considering that most governments tend is evident even to the blind. However, to run annual budget deficits, of which it continues to raise the question of loans are used to finance it. procurement transparency, equity in The concern, however, is not that distribution and prioritization in terms loans are being collected. The question of infrastructure versus human capital is how well is it utilized and the capacity development. to service or repay it. Particularly, debt From a far, one is moved to commend sustainability should be a source of the government for rapidly improving our concern to all in order to avert fiscal el-Rufai IGR, but a closer look elicits questions that crisis in the future. A quick look at the demand answers - such as what will happen To the FG over Kaduna state debt profile shows that the 50% threshold. More worrisome is to our IGR performance when the federal its inactivity to even though we are within the liquidity that our total public debt versus total government refund being recovered by the ratio, what is worrisome is that we revenue is 265.87%, far above the 100% state is exhausted? Does the celebrated declare bandits, have alarmingly gone above all the debt threshold. rise in IGR also include the statutory herdsmen, sustainability threshold. Consequently, in 2020, our external 10% and revenue collected on behalf of kidnappers terrorists Available data for 2020 showed debt service was N5,389,217,000, the 23 local governments? If yes, then that our total domestic debt and total while the domestic debt service what is the actual disaggregated IGR despite their activities recurrent revenue stood at 64.28%, stood at N2,909,730,000, totaling collected, state versus local government? that have crippled the above the 50% threshold. Similarly, our N8,298,947,000. This year, 2021, the What is the cost benefit analysis in terms total domestic debt versus Internally state government in its budget is seeking of the capacity of the projects to enable country. Generated Revenue (IGR) is 156.26%, to borrow another N46,916,696,000. If our fiscal capability to repay the loans? Be warned! above the set 150% threshold. this is actualized it will take our total Furthermore, the total external debt debt to N331,315,308,174. This might Yusuf Ishaku Goje writes from versus total revenue is 201.60%, above even go higher if the N30,475,012,034 Abuja.

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