Four killed, 50 houses razed in fresh Plateau hostility Anambra Guber: A functional lateau State Police Miango community and c o n f i r m e d t h a t , “ O n C o m m a n d h a s Fulani herders over an age- 31/07/2021, the Command Pc o n f i r m e d f o u r long land crisis in the locality. received a report that there LG will make persons were killed and 50 A c c o r d i n g t o t h e was a conflict between Defected aspirants houses razed down in a command, three persons were gunmen suspected to be renewed hostilities between said to have been injured in Fulani Militia and youth from life more Fulani Militia and Irigwe the bloody clashes that lasted Irigwe at Jebbu Miango, natives of Bassa LGAs on for hours, while four persons Bassa LGA of Plateau State. won't be missed by abundant Saturday night at Jebbu were shot dead, with about 50 “Unfortunately, fifty Miango locality. houses burnt down. houses were torched and four It was gathered on Sunday The spokesman of the natives were also shot dead. from the police authorities in P l a t e a u S t a t e P o l i c e “Upon receipt of the APC, says group Jos that the hostilities were Command, ASP. Gabriel report, the tactical team of the PAGE 16 between Irigwe youths in the U b a h i n a s t a t e m e n t PAGE 3 Continued on page 3

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IGP suspends super cop FBI insists on extradition PAGE 3 NDLEA nabs woman with 35 wraps of cocaine tucked in underwear PAGE 3 COVID-19: Lagos PAGE 3 records six deaths L-R: Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire; Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun; Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu; Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi and the Managing Director of Med-In Pharmaceuticals, Tola Awosika during the official commissioning of the company's in 48 hours factory at Sagamu Interchange, Ogun State...recently August 8, 2021 |8 August 8, 2021 |2 News Editorial We have comparative advantage in cocoa, cashew crops –OGSG Business h e O g u n S t a t e to guide them at the production World breast feeding week Government has said that period for maximum yields, Tit has comparative urging farmers to utilise the breastfeeding experience. advantage in cash crops such as opportunity judiciously and We use innovation to eginning from Sunday, August 1st to cocoa and cashew, which are advised them against sale of Saturday, 7th August, the world unite Research has shown that breast milk capable of boosting its Gross the seedlings. to celebrate what is globally referred contains substances that induce sleep and National Product (GDP), "Next to cocoa, cashew add value to existing B especially in this era of economic happens to be one of the to as World Breastfeeding Week. This theme calmness in babies and when babies sleep diversification from crude oil to foreign exchange products that of this year's celebration is “Protect better, parents sleep better. Breastfeeding agriculture. can improve our GDP. In this also has a calming effect nursing mothers C o m m i s s i o n e r f o r era of diversification from oil markets –Adegunwa Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility”. Agriculture, Dr. Adeola Odedina to agriculture, cashew is one of r. Seleem Adegunwa, and the Nigerian Idol resonates Apart from being very apt, this theme is in because the oxytocin hormone is released made this known while the crops that can thrive with Managing Director of one hundred percent with sync with the thematic area 2 of the World during breastfeeding. addressing farmers during the comparative advantage. That MRite Foods Limited, consumers' feedback in terms of distribution of free improved is why Governor Abiodun is makers of Nigeria's favorite Bigi passion and what they care Breastfeeding Week-SDG 2030 campaign On how quickly a baby can drain the cashew seedlings at Ikenne Farm emphasising that seedlings drinks, Rite sausages, and about,” he affirmed. which highlights the links between breast, research says it may only take a Settlement, an initiative meant to should be given free to leading energy drink brand, The Managing Director also healthy baby about 5 to 10 minutes to empty alleviate the plight of small farmers. There will be due Fearless, has affirmed that revealed that the experience and breastfeeding and survival, health and holder farmers from the adverse diligence in the distribution innovation has been at the heart e x p o s u r e o f t h e m u s i c wellbeing of women, children and nations. the breast and get all the milk they need. effect of COVID-19 pandemic. and our Extension Agents will of Rite Foods Ltd operations as it competition are good for the It is generally agreed that breastfed babies Dr. Odedina noted that the monitor the process in their endears 'our brands' to brand and looks forward to future It is a global celebration of breastfeeding State Governor, Prince Dapo various farms across the consumers across the country. partnerships with other credible efforts including breastfeeding promotion, grow into more intelligent children with Abiodun is passionate in helping State", he assured. He made this assertion at a platforms and urged the intelligence quotients up to eight points farmers with needed inputs to The Chairman, Ogun State session with the media while contestants to work hard and keep support, education, research, progressive grow quality cocoa and cashew Cashew Growers Association, hosting the winner of the up the 'Rite' energy in their trends and normalizing breastfeeding as the higher than those who are bottle fed. They products that would improve Chief Sunday Adeniji, said Nigerian Idol, Kingdom pursuits. also have higher immunity and resistance to foreign exchange, boost farmers' Ogun farmers are lucky to Kroseide, and other top The winner of the Nigerian gold standard of infant nutrition. have a Governor who has diseases. There is also the salacious argument livelihood and create more jobs L-R: Immediate past Rotary District 9142 Governor, Mr Ndukwe Chukwu, Group Managing Director, FBN Holdings Plc and contestants of the music Idol, Kingdom, and other top The week calls attention to the need to for youths. placed optimal value on Chairman of the occasion, Mr UK Eke, MFR and the newly installed Rotary District 9142 Governor, Mr Okechukwu Okonkwo during competition, who paid a contestants expressed their exclusively breastfeed infants for their all- about the ownership of the breast between the Represented by the Director agriculture which has the installation of a new District Governor…recently courtesy visit to the company's appreciation to the company for baby and the father which serves as a big of Tree Crops and Rural benefitted farmers and other corporate headquarters in Lagos. throwing its weight behind the round development. Professionals Development Services, Mr. agricultural value-chains “Innovation is at the heart of platform that has given them recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six comic relief to much harried citizens. James Oyesola, Dr. Odedina actors. Rite Foods which reflects in prominence and urged the described the move as pivotal in Speaking on behalf of other months, with a gradual introduction of Beyond the foregoing, nursing mothers everything that we do and being company not to relent while also the State, saying the nurtured beneficiaries, Mr. Ayo CBN lifts DisCos, others with innovative is our way of adding calling on other stakeholders to appropriate family foods in the second six should ensure that they take all the crops would be free from pests. Awoyade, applauded the State value to existing markets,” emulate Rite Foods limited. immunizations and vaccines for their babies He assured that more aids Governor whose agricultural Adegunwa stated. Rite Foods as a company months and ongoing breastfeeding for two would be provided to them, as programmes have lured him to He further explained that the focuses on platforms with large years or beyond. It teaches mothers how to as at when due to keep diseases at bay and the well as repair of link roads to invest in agriculture, adding company is known for its new numbers that align with various farms across the State, that the free cashew seedlings N156.33bn to boost power supply ways of thinking which enables properly breastfeed a new born baby. It ratio of mother to infant transmitted diseases consumers and make an impact in adding that Agric officers from would further boost their it to add value by supporting the society. Likewise, the Bigi recommends “holding the baby and at zero level. the Ministry would be on ground livelihoods. he Central Bank of its Nigerian Electricity Meanwhile, Nigeria was will be restored once the great talents through identified brand has emerged at the heart of squeezing the breast by placing the thumb and A school of thought believes that the high Nigeria (CBN) has Market Stabilization thrown into darkness on national grid is back. credible platforms that uplift q u a l i t y a n d e x c e l l e n c e , level of juvenile delinquencies in the society Islamic group, SOJ urges children Tdisbursed N156.33 F a c i l i t y - 2 i n i t i a t i v e Wednesday afternoon as the He said, “Dear Esteemed people and aligns with its promoting talent discovery in finger far enough back from the areola”. billion to Distribution released N129.29 billion to national electricity grid b u s i n e s s a n d c o n s u m e r music through the just concluded is as a result of consumption of cow milk Customers, We regret to Part of the objective of the week is to to speak against molestation Companies (DisCos) to boost 11 DisCos. The the fund collapsed around 12.26 PM. inform you that the power connection strategy. Nigerian Idol, while at the same sensitize mothers and supporters to join the resulting in an erosion of time-honoured electricity supply in the was to provide liquidity This was confirmed by outage being experienced in “As a company, we bring time espousing its interest in n Islamic Organization, Psychotherapist, Mrs. Hadiza country. This was disclosed support and stimulate separate statements issued freshness and innovation to a creating platforms where values. Muhammed said that it is our franchise states is due to place or platforms that align with various narratives to encourage breastfeeding Sister Of Jannah (SOJ), by the apex bank in its critical infrastructure b y t h e e l e c t r i c i t y abundant talents abound in the Abeokuta Branch, imperative for female children System Collapse of the our core business objectives as country. like encouraging nursing mothers to get the We congratulate all nursing mothers and A Monetary Policy Committee investment needed to Distribution Companies Ogun State, has said that child t o s p e a k o u t a g a i n s t N a t i o n a l G r i d w h i c h well as our talent support It has 12 leading variants right bra fit to will make breastfeeding easy, urge them to eat healthy, drink enough clean molestation and abuse was a molestation, especially while Communique released after improve service delivery (DISCOS) in the country. occurred at about 12:22 pm. initiatives that consumers can which include the Bigi Cola, Bigi thank a nursing mom, find time to rejuvenate water, take adequate rest and observe all non- great sin before the Allah, which noticing or observing strange the recently held Monetary and collection efficiency. Ikeja, Eko and Kaduna Ikeja Electric said, “Dear connect with. This helps us to Orange, Bigi Apple, Bigi Bitter pharmaceutical safety protocols. Happy should not be committed by any attitude towards them by male Policy Committee (MPC). “On the National Mass Electricity Distribution Esteemed Customer, the expand the space to meet the Lemon, Bigi Soda Water, Bigi and encourage women to share their human being, as it was attracted counterparts. According to the document, Metering Programme Company informed their current power outage is due passion and demands of our Lemon & Lime, and Bigi World Breastfeeding Week. special penalties before the Muhammed said female CBN disbursed N36.04 (NMMP), N36.04 billion customers of the power to a nationwide system consumers,” he added. Tropical. Allah. children should not hesitate to billion to 17 Meter Asset was disbursed to 17 Meter outage on their social media collapse that occurred at When asked whether the Others are Bigi Chapman, Bigi The State Zonal Coordinator, speak out or report to the Providers and nine DisCos, Asset Providers, to nine (9) h a n d l e . T h e H e a d , concluded music competition, Tamarind, Bigi Cherry Cola, Bigi about 12:26hrs. Power N i g e r i a n I d o l , m e t t h e Mrs. Rashidat Mobolaji Alli authority whenever they were for the procurement and DisCos, for the procurement Corporate Communication Ginger Lemon, and Bigi Ginger supply will be restored expectations of the company's Ale, as well as Rite Foods' made this known during a-day facing with such challenge of installation of 657,562 and installation of 657,562 being molested by any a t K a d u n a E l e c t r i c , gradually to various parts of p a r t n e r s h i p i n v e s t m e n t . Fearless Redberry, Fearless awareness campaign against electricity meters. electricity meters”, the apex child molestation in the State, individual or group of Abdulazeez Abdullahi the network as soon as the Adegunwa said it exceeded it. Classic Energy Drinks, Rite with the theme "Stand Against individuals. Also, the apex bank, under bank stated. promised that electricity Grid is stabilized.” “We realize our consumers Spicy, Bigi Beef Sausage roll, Child Molestation", held for Al- Muhammed highlighted and target audience love music and Rite Sausage roll. already envisioned him This is not the time to Hudah Group of Schools, Oke- some of the methods adopted Sterling Bank, C'River partner on health supply chain transformation project as a future Inspector pander to mere sentiments and Aregba, Abeokuta, Ogun State by molester to have access to General of Police in Travails of Abba Kyari jejune rhetoric. Let the capital. the victims, such as targeting I She said that the Prophet their erroneous parts of their terling Bank Plc has SterlingBank would de- Ukachukwuexplained state could achieve its Nigeria. investigators and the courts do (Ramon Olorunwa Abbas) the years to show the world Muhammad S.A.W, said that body, luring them, fulfilling s i g n e d a risk any sector of the that health is one of the five He is brave, young, their work. Nigeria should not objective without functional said he was in cahoots with that there is no state support "play with them for the first their needy, wooing or M e m o r a n d u m o f Nigerian economy that is sectors where Sterling pharmaceutical services. charismatic, affable and Kyari and gave the detail of for criminality. Government be made to look like the nation S seducing them, advised them is on trial. The only person on seven years (of their life), then Understanding (MoU) with willing to adopt a similar Bank is concentrating She said, “We are ready to intelligent. I was excited their affiliation to a #US court has often argued that it was teach them for the next seven to share their feelings with an strategy through re- whenever I heard his name. trial here is Kyari and perhaps the Cross River State investments under its drive this innovative probing him (Hushpuppie) indeed its determination to years, then advise them for the elderly ones whenever they imagining finance. This is He represented apromising our #criminal justice system G o v e r n m e n t a n d a HEART's of Sterling arrangement to get results over a $24m fraudulent rid the nation of fraudulent next seven years (and after were not comfortable or when consortium of healthcare about putting in place the programme in a bid to make future. He was so efficient he school-finance scheme. crimes that birthed the which often fails to detect and something bordering their and what is very important to that....)", noted that the above providers to provide services structure to render service an impact in the Nigerian became the go-to-person for Kyari himself has rushed Criminal Code Section 419 punish high profile criminals minds. us is to ensure that people get Hadith of the Prophet gives us the before introducing formal successive IGPs to burst the out a very soggy statement to which stipulates jail terms because state officials have guidance to divide the She implored parents and for the Cross River Health economy. The other sectors universal access to quality banking transactions in a most notorious crimes in pronounce his innocence. for financial crimes. been compromised. upbringing of a child into three guidance to have cordial S u p p l y C h a i n are Education, Agriculture, medicines. We will ensure different parts of Nigeria. Some of his low and high Here is an opportunity to Head or tail, Kyari is the stages. relationship with their wards, Transformation Project. bid to ensure a win-win Renewable Energy and that people in rural areas, Then, suddenly, in what profile fans are also engaging show that while there are a biggest loser. His reputation She said that in Islam, human adding that it is important to Speaking at the signing situation for the parties Transportation. Also general hospitals, secondary seemed like out-of-character, in fruitless campaigns to few bad eggs out of a has been tainted. He has sexuality is governed by Islamic always monitor them while ceremony in Lagos over the i n v o l v e d i n t h e speaking, Dr Betta Edu, facilities and private he was seen at a social affirm his above-board population of over 211 sabotaged his own hard work. law (Shari'a) and sexual violation growing up and also prevent weekend, Mr Obinna arrangement, he said. Commissioner for Health, facilities, primary healthcare gathering where wealth was character while dismissing million people, majority of It is a lesson for law is regarded as a violation of moral them from being expose to Ukachukwu, Divisional The MoU is the sequel to C r o s s R i v e r S t a t e , c e n t r e s a n d e v e n nude pictures and videos, flaunted with reckless the weighty allegations Nigerians are conscientious. enforcement agents to be and divine law, saying Islam is Head, Health and Education the bank's partnership with expressed happiness at dispensaries have access to especially on social media as abandon. It was bad enough against him and the request Nigeria should hand over mindful of who they associate divided claims of sexual Sectors with Sterling Bank, the Cross River State state's readiness to finally drugs. “We will open the violation into 'divine right' this contributed to child abuse that Abba Kyari attended but by FBI for Nigeria to Kyari to the FBI – Federal with. They should avoid any said, “I am excited that this is G o v e r n m e n t o n t h e implement the Health ( h u q u q u A l l a h ) a n d and other social vices. entire horizon to those who it was despicable that his extradite him to the US to Bureau of Investigation to situation which in the future h a p p e n i n g . I t i s t h e implementation of a S u p p l y C h a i n are coming in from primary may convey the impression 'interpersonal right' (huququ al- Also Speaking, Mrs. Serifat conscience was too blunt to face trial. have his day in court, except Bello advised them to be beginning of good things to Health Insurance Scheme Transformation Project. institutions. We hope to run it that they have used their 'ibad). nudge him to leave the scene T h e m o s t s e n s i b l e if there is a compelling courageous, determined and come and I hope other states tagged: Ayade Care. The She explained that the at the speed of light because privileged office to aid or abet She said child molestation when it became unpalatable. statement so far is by the reason to believe that he will considered as a serious sexual apply self-defense against in the country would scheme was launched state's healthcare policy we have lost sometimes crime. It is also a reminder that Then, out of the blues came Inspector General of Police not be fairly treated. In that crime in Islam, emphasized that anyone who might wants to replicate the strategy that has recently in Calabar, the revolves around providing there is nothing hidden under already and we hope in the an earth-shattering allegation who said they would case, Kyari may even rape is called Zina Al-Zibr or molest them, saying it is been put in place by the state capital, as part of the quality healthcare services next two to three months, we that the acclaimed super cop the sun. investigate the allegation to request to be tried in a Ightisab, noting that it fell under expected of them to be C r o s s R i v e r S t a t e effort to achieve health through universal health will be ready with facilities might be a super criminal. determine the next steps of neutral court like the the rules of Hirabah. physically fit as this would be of insurance cover for Bode Opeseitan Government to address the coverage, adding that there and drugs so that we can be Suspected super cyber the Nigeria Police Force. International Criminal Court The Guest Speaker and help to say No to any attempt of challenges in its health vulnerable citizens in is absolutely no way the fraudster, Hushpuppie Lekki, Lagos molestation. up and running.” Seleem Adegunwa Nigeria has struggled over - ICC. founder, Deeza Foundation and supply chain.” He said Cross River. DTN August 8, 2021 |3 August 8, 2021 |19 News Executive Chat COVID-19: Lagos records six deaths in 48 hours Industrial hazards have long-lasting o fewer than six The Commissioner added COVID-19 related that the total number of Ndeaths have been COVID-19 tests conducted in recorded in Lagos State the state since the inception of within 48 hours. the pandemic stood at Prof. Akin Abayomi, the 607,803. effects on lives, national dev't –Efobi Lagos State Commissioner Earlier, Abayomi, said that the state was currently under for Health, made the r C h i d i E f o b i i s a but changing direction in the disclosure through his severe stress and strain of transition. We need to follow or get F a c e b o o k a c c o u n t COVID-19 third wave with mechanical engineer by @ProfAkinolaAbayomi, on the emergence of between Mtraining, with a degree in leaders who know the right Sunday, while giving the 100 and 300 new cases daily. mechanical engineering from the direction to go. There are so many state's COVID-19 update for He said that isolation University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu options being explored now. There July 30 and July 31. facilities were filled up and State, obtained in 1985. After are solar, hydrocarbon gas, He said that the deaths b e i n g o v e r s t r e t c h e d graduation, he had a stint in the steel hydrogen, wind, nuclear options, increased the state's COVID- necessitating the creation of sector before going into the oil etc. We are blessed with all these. 19 related mortality to 384. more spaces to accommodate patients. industry. In this interview, Efobi talks According to him, 4,437 If yes, what processes must tests were conducted on the “I hereby appeal to about his new book, Petroleum reported dates, out of which everyone either in Lagos or Process Safety' and the consequences Nigeria adopt to ease her 5 1 9 n e w C O V I D - 1 9 neighboring states that and cost implication of industrial transition? infections were confirmed. COVID-19 is not yet over. hazards on the environment, The process is to put the right pegs “The new infections “We have quite a long way economy and national development. in the right holes, both in political increased the state's total to go and we do not know how and policy formulation leadership. many more waves of COVID-19 infections to What informed the idea of writing 63,872,” Abayomi said. infections are ahead. With an infrastructure deficit, Representative of Gov. Dapo Abiodun and State Commissioner for Education, Science and Tech., Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu He said that there are “It is therefore important to the book 'Petroleum Process commissioning a 300-capacity ICT building donated by JAMB at Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa...recently currently 2,783 active continue to adhere to non- Safety'? can Nigeria deliver on its C O V I D - 1 9 c a s e s i n pharmaceutical interventions I wrote the book as a way of mandate to make gas the next communities being managed and build indigenous capacity knowledge transfer. The motivation destination? under the state's Home-Based to be less vulnerable, but be is to give back to society. In the Infrastructure is the backbone of NDLEA intercepts woman with 35 wraps Care. more resilient to deal with course of my career, I learnt a lot of modern civilization. We cannot Abayomi disclosed that the shocks,” he said. things (most of them informally). even develop if we continue to have number of patients receiving He advised that the elbow an infrastructure deficit. treatment at the state's greeting should be adhered to Process safety is largely under- isolation facilities had as COVID-19 was a contact explored in our society. This book of cocaine tucked in underwear In your opinion, what would you increased from 128 to 136 contagion. introduces the concept of process he National Drug Law trafficking,” he said. The spokesman said the chairman of the NDLEA, Buba persons. Abayomi stressed that safety in very simple English devoid consider as merits and demerits Enforcement Agency, Babafemi also said the operation was carried out on Marwa, as commending He further said that 56,127 COVID-19 safety protocols of technical jargon and concise form. to look out for as the country NDLEA, says it has operatives arrested another July 29, at a warehouse where personnel of the MMIA and of the infected people had should be strictly adhered to In other words, it is a compendium of strives to transit? T a s t h e p r a c t i c e o f recovered 35 wraps of cocaine suspect, Echendu Jerry suspected drug supplies for Niger State Commands. recovered in communities, all I learnt (formally and informally) The world is in motion now, to from a lady passenger at the Maduakolam, an intending bandits operating in parts of the "Mr Marwa lauded their while 4,399 had recovered in handshaking still poses a high on the subject served on a platter of transit. In my opinion, this is not male passenger going to state were stored. continued efforts in tracking the state's COVID-19 risk for transmission of the M u r t a l a M o h a m m e d gold. time to look for demerits. We International Airport, MMIA, Istanbul, at Gate A Departure “After thorough search of the down traffickers of illicit drugs in isolation centers. virus. hall of the MMIA on July 27. warehouse, 125 bags of their areas of responsibility. should be looking out for Ikeja, Lagos. opportunities and they abound. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA He said the suspect was Cannabis Sativa were recovered "He charged them and their What are the consequences and spokesman, disclosed this in a arrested during outward while a man seen praying in counterparts in other commands Huspuppi: IGP suspends DCP Kyari cost implications of industrial statement made available to clearance of Egypt Airline front of the house fled into the to remain focused and resolute in hazards on the environment, The federal government has the News Agency of Nigeria on bound to Turkey in possession forest when he sighted the pursuit of the goal to rid Nigeria o l l o w i n g t h e officer. e c o n o m y a n d n a t i o n a l given assurances of passing the Sunday in Abuja. of 78grams of Cannabis mixed narcotic officers from afar,” he of illicit substances and drug indictment of the The Special Investigation development? compensation packages are s t a k e h o l d e r s ( l o c a l PIB into law soon, do you think it Mr Babafemi said that the with dried bitter leaf. said. related criminality", the FH e a d , P o l i c e Panel (SIP), comprising Industrial hazards have complex and m e a n i n g l e s s i n t o d a y ' s c o m m u n i t i e s , i n v e s t o r s , will finally scale through all the “On the same day; another Babafemi quoted the NDLEA's spokesperson stated. suspect, Okafor Ebere Edith, Intelligence Response Team four (4) Senior Police long-lasting consequences on lives, circumstances. s t a t e / f e d e r a l g o v ) . T h e hurdles? intending male passenger, (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, by Officers, is headed by DIG was arrested on July 31, during environment, assets and national government also needs to tackle PIB may scale through, legally. But the outward clearance of Egbon Osarodion going to the Federal Bureau of Joseph Egbunike, the If no, what would you propose security challenges. Oil theft and Milan, Italy was arrested at the Anambra Guber: Defected aspirants development, if not well managed. the question will be whether or not passengers on Air Cote Investigation (FBI) in the Deputy Inspector General of to change the narrative? pipeline vandalism can be it delivers the goods. As long as it d'Ivoire bound to Monrovia, airport's Gate A Departure hall. international fraud case of Police in-charge of the Hazards in a simple process facility in Nigeria has the The only way to change the tackled with a carrot and stick does not meet the expectation of all Liberia. “This was also during won't be missed by APC, says group Huspuppi, the Inspector- F o r c e C r i m i n a l a plot of, say, 100m X 50 m are akin to o u t w a r d c l e a r a n c e o f n a r r a t i v e i s t o e n g a g e wherewithal“ to approach. Tackle security stakeholders, it is meaningless. The He said the suspect, who General of Police, IGP Investigations Department a cage holding 1500 hungry lions. If group, Progressive disagreements between the tucked pellet of cocaine in her passengers on Egypt Airlines Usman Alkali Baba, has (FCID). those hazards are not effectively professionals in the review of leap. We only need challenges, and ensure good key stakeholders here should be underwear to beat security with different quantities of Movement for Peace party and aggrieved aspirants safety laws and regulations. We governance. When good investors and local communities (PMP) has said that who could not make it, to the recommended the immediate "The SIP, inter alia, is to controlled, they have the same checks at the airport, was 2 2 5 m g T r a m a d o l a n d A need to engage professionals that governance affects people's lives where oil is produced. They should aspirants who defected from party primary election held on suspension of Kyari from undertake a detailed review consequences of letting loose 1500 the wisdom of the however picked up for a Rohypnol concealed in foil the All Progressives Congress June 26, 2021. the service of the Nigeria of all the allegations against hungry lions in a society. I leave you have international exposure to positively, these types of crimes be listened to and their views are search. p a p e r s w r a p p e d i n a (APC) over the adoption of “We, the members of PMP, Police Force, pending the DCP Abba Kyari by the US to imagine the consequences of 1500 review and tighten these political leaders, the will gradually go down. taken into consideration. Nigeria is This, he said, included polyethylene bag,” he said. Senator Andy Uba as the wish to state clearly and outcome of an ongoing Government as contained in regulations. When done capable of producing 3 million questioning during which the Babafemi disclosed further hungry lions let loose in a town like political will and that NDLEA operatives, governorship candidate of the unambiguously that only three internal investigations relevant documents that Abuja. Extrapolate that in a city like properly, it has the potential to The oil spill has continued to be barrels per day but we are presently wraps of the illicit drug were party for the Anambra State aspirants of very little or no touching on him. have been availed the NPF found on her. Kontagora Area Command, Lagos that has thousands of such create millions of jobs, increase patriotism to take a major challenge; however, doing less than half of that. And N i g e r S t a t e , r a i d e d a governorship election will not political consequence have The IGP, in his letter to the by the Federal Bureau of productivity, give a big lift to other oil-rich countries have time is running out. We need to “ D u r i n g p r e l i m i n a r y be missed by the party during made such decision. facilities scattered all over the city. interview, the suspect claimed warehouse at Mailefe village in Police Service Commission, Investigation (FBI). The SIP national development the right steps. found ways of managing the factor in time and opportunity being the election. “Other aspirants have chosen signed by CP Frank Mba, is also to obtain detailed that the desire to make money Kontagora Local Government Are there policies in place to ensure and bring some semblance of situation. What measures lost to get a bill that delivers the Area of the state. PMP, in a statement signed to remain in the party as Force Public Relations representation of DCP Abba Hydrocarbon is not p u s h e d h e r i n t o d r u g by Emeka Nnebedum, its reconciliations are still being petroleum process safety especially sanity to our society. I am sorry to would you propose as a way goods as quickly as possible. Officer, dated July 31, 2021, Kyari to all the allegations say that we are light years behind forward for Nigeria? National Coordinator, said that worked out. n o t e d t h a t t h e levelled against him, in Independent Oil Companies going entirely the defecting aspirants, three in “We may also add that these (IOC's)? civilized societies in this aspect. The answer to this question is Can you give us a highlight of number, added no value to the aspirants rather than being recommendation for the c o n d u c t f u r t h e r extinct soon but Four killed, 50 houses razed suspension of the officer, is investigations as it deems In Nigeria, we do not have enough embedded in the question before what you expect the Bill to party in the first place. assets to the party are baggage in line with the internal f i t , a n d s u b m i t policies, laws and regulations to Over the years, Nigeria oil changing direction in this one. In addition, we need to address holistically? Nnebedum also described as and which a serious-minded sector has been beset by a tighten laws that regulate fines fake news claims in some party shouldn't take into an disciplinary processes of the recommendations to guide regulate process safety. The IOCs The bill should address the interest in fresh Plateau hostility online media that 12 aspirants election", the statement read. Force further actions by the Force have more stringent policies and multitude of problems, notably the transition. We on oil-spill and enforce them of investors, local communities, decreased crude production, effectively. ....continued from front page perpetrators of the dastardly that participated in the All It also added that the trio The IGP further noted that Leadership on the matter", procedures than the nation. Hence, it need to follow or oil-producing states and the nation, Command was immediately act. Normalcy has been Progressives Congress (APC), made the desperate dash out of the suspension is also the IGP stated. is the tail that is wagging the dog o i l t h e f t a n d p i p e l i n e in that order. deployed to the scene to restored in that area”. Anambra State, primary the party because the deadline expected to create an Meanwhile, the IGP has rather than the other way round. vandalism. What measures do get leaders who Energy transition has been a Apart from Engineers and election for the forthcoming for the closure of the substitution tighten the security of the Recalls that in the last enabling environment for the reaffirmed the commitment you advise the government to burning issue on the table. Do engineering students, what state governorship election window of names by the NPF Special Investigation of the Force to the Rule of area and to restore peace. decade, the crisis of land Would you say victims of industrial put in place to overcome some know the right you believe Nigeria is ready to message do you have in the book have defected and were on the Independent National Electoral Panel to carry out its Law and assured the public “The Commissioner of between Bassa natives and hazards are well compensated? of these challenges? take that leap? that Nigerians can benefit from? verge of joining other political Commission (INEC) had investigations into the of the sanctity of the probe direction to go... Police, CP Edward Egbuka, Fulani herders in Bassa LGA parties. passed. Victims of industrial hazards rarely The decline in crude production Nigeria has the wherewithal to The book is of benefit not only to weighty allegations against as well as the absolute is caused by a lack of leap. We only need the wisdom engineers and engineering students psc, with other senior had left hundreds dead and According to the fake “Their intention was never DCP Abba Kyari without respect for the rights and get compensation in our country and reports, the said defection came about service. It has always been investments due to a decrease in of the political leaders, the but also to executives and officers of the Command properties worth millions of interference. The suspension privileges of the officer when they do, they are very meagre. visited the scene and has naira destroyed despite after series of marathon about what they can get and the There are laws that govern these but profit. To overcome that we need political will and patriotism to policymakers in the petroleum meetings in an effort to resolve APC members saw through is without prejudice to the throughout the period of the o r d e r e d a d i s c r e e t several peace initiatives by constitutional presumption investigations. these are not updated. Hence the to pass the Petroleum Industry take the right steps. Hydrocarbon industry. that,” PMP said. source: DTN investigation to fish out the the state government. of innocence in favour of the Bill that is agreeable to all is not going entirely extinct soon August 8, 2021 |4 August 8, 2021 |23 News Trendy Woman No parallel congress in Ogun, declares committee chair he Chairman of the the state some days ago, his O g u n S t a t e Wa r d committee had, apart from TCongress Committee of convening a stakeholders the All Progressives Congress meeting, also screened (APC) Wale Ohu, has declared candidates, carried out that there was no parallel training for officials used in election of party executives into conducting the congress, as the 236 wards throughout the well as put other modalities state. in place to ensure a rancour O h u , w h o g a v e t h i s free congress. declaration on Saturday He added that the ward e v e n i n g w h i l e b r i e f i n g congress started at about newsmen at Ogun State 9a.m on Saturday morning, S e c r e t a r i a t o f t h e A l l with Committee members Progressives Congress (APC), moving round to monitor the Iyana Mortuary, Abeokuta, conduct of the congress in equally submitted that the ward the three senatorial sistricts, congress was conducted adding that the exercise throughout the state without m o n i t o r e d b y t h e any hitch. Independent National Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun (centre) surrounded by newly elected officers of his ward- Ward 3, Iperu, Ikenne He insisted that there was no Electorial Commission LG of the State at the end of the Ward Congress held on Saturday parallel congress conducted (INEC) officials was free anywhere in the state. and fair with massive girls and women have is viewed as normal as Ohu said, "nobody will try a turnout. every other fashion ethics. Others who pierce parallel congress in the APC "I can say with all sense of their nose, eyebrow region, lip or tongue may do because the party gave a clear responsibility that today's Supreme Court verdict: Abiodun so just to look fancier and not necessarily to directive and anyone who tries Ward Congress in Ogun Nose piercing: The new appear wild or weird. that is engaging in anti-party State is one of the freest Every human being always have a activity and it is null and void. congresses conducted personality hidden inside. Some choose "So we never expected any anywhere in this country. congratulates Akeredolu on victory piercings to express who they are and the reasonable and loyal party The turnout was massive. personal sense of style that appeals to them. member to even think of any The process was rancour free gun State governor, the governorship poll, his Akeredolu to embrace all governance that will enhance According to a professor of psychology, parallel congress, so there was in all the 236 wards. It is an Dapo Abiodun, has pronouncement by the court as indigenes and residents of the t h e s o c i o e c o n o m i c Enugu State University of Science and none". indication that the party is Ocongratulated his the duly elected governor state, irrespective of their development of the Sunshine fashion trend among ladies Technology, ESUT, Dr Regina Eya, She said By: Oluwaseun Boye The Committee chairman well grounded in Ogun", Ondo State counterpart, actually showed that people of political leaning. State. nose piercing among girls is copying what is in stated further that "the turnout Ohu submitted. A r a k u n r i n R o t i m i the state cast their votes for He further urged residents of "As a father of all in the state, vogue. ose piercing is the act of piercing the of members at the stakeholders' The Committee Chairman Akeredolu, over his electoral Akeredolu, popularly known as Ondo to rally round their c o n t i n u e t o e n g e n d e r “I don't think it's a complex problem on the skin or cartilage with focus on any part meeting was an evidence of hinted that they were in the victory at the Supreme Court. 'Aketi'. governor in his bid to continue government of inclusiveness, part of the person. One ear piercing cannot get of the nose for the purpose of wearing what we saw today. Anyone State on the authority of the Gov. Abiodun, in a W h i l e s a l u t i n g t h e t h e d e l i v e r y o f g o o d transparency, accountability N attention but double piercings will get people's jewellery. Among the different varieties of nose national headquarters, to statement signed by his Chief steadfastness and firm belief of attention. When I see a girl with double who is a gladiator in APC in the governance and efforts to turn and probity. Once again, piercings, the nostril piercing is the most unite the party as a divided Press Secretary, Kunle chieftains and members of the piercings I may start wondering if the person is state was at the stakeholders the state around for better. congratulations, the People's common. Nose piercing is the third most house could not stand, added Somorin, on Thursday, All Progressives Congress from Fulani tribe or the religion the girl belongs forum and there was no "This victory, I strongly Governor". Abiodun was common variety of piercing after earlobe that with the successful described Akeredolu's to. dissenting view. All of them (APC) in Ondo State, the Ogun believe, will further motivate quoted to have said in the piercing and tongue piercing. conclusion of the Congress, triumph at the Apex Court as “Attention is what most young people seek. spoke commonly that they were State governor urged Governor Arakunrin to espouse good statement. The fashion of nose studs in various sizes and it was believed that the exco They want to look different. This can serve as a ready to work together with us a well deserved victory for shapes have now become an unavoidable part topic for a class I am about to teach in few to have a hitch-free congress of party at the grassroots, democracy. of the fashion statement among ladies, women, ring, as a representation of their married status. minutes. I too would love to know why young and that was what we had would work to make the The governor said that Ogun commissions 500 capacity ICT centre undergraduates and youngsters. It's done to promote the beauty of the bride, people do these things,” she said. today". party even stronger. though he never doubted the h e O g u n S t a t e and I am impressed by the positively to achieve an In some communities, a woman wearing a especially in the eyes of her husband. Findings available pointed out that, nose He disclosed that on arrival in victory of Ondo governor at demonstration of good efficient and effective nose stud is part of their beliefs. G o v e r n m e n t h a s In the Indian culture, the left nostril is piercings are less painful than expected, and managerial skills and Information Technology Though gold, silver or many other metal nose commissioned a 300 believed to be associated with the reproductive while different people will have different T d r i v e n e c o n o m y f o r studs are widely worn by women, experts say c a p a c i t y I n f o r m a t i o n benevolence towards one of organs of a female. Because of this view, tolerance levels, the general consensus is that that gold is the most ideal metal when it comes Communication Technology our institutions in the State. I sustainable development. piercing the left nostril is thought to reduce In Nigeria, multiple ear these piercings aren't as painful, but it comes Why Ogun is witnessing peace, to nose rings or studs. (ICT) building, at the State therefore appreciate JAMB and menstrual cramp pain, pain of childbirth and to with a lot of risks. The nose is in what doctors the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Nose rings are the second most popular type enhance sexual experiences. It's also believed to piercing is most common Institute of Technology, Igbesa, “ call the danger triangle of the face. That's the Oloyede, for deeming it fit in of piercing in the Western fashion scene, with enhance romantic and sexual feelings. area between the eyebrows and upper lip. Veins d o n a t e d b y t h e J o i n t Laide Oropo, an increasing number of women opting to have In this part of the world, there is still some devt under my watch –Abiodun Admissions and Matriculation rewarding such outstanding among women than men, in this area are connected to the sinus cavity. their noses pierced. performance", Abiodun said. stigma associated with the nose ring, a simple Any procedure on this part of the face could Committee was sent from the Board (JAMB). However, in many other parts of the world, gun State Governor, political leaning. We treat In his remarks, the JAMB former Ogun stud or hoop is generally accepted in most because everything is seen cause a serious infection. Dapo Abiodun, has everybody equally and this party's national headquarters The Governor, Prince Dapo the nose ring holds deep cultural significance, contexts, while more extravagant and visible Registrar, Prof. Oloyede said the attributed development has engendered peace in our to conduct peaceful and Abiodun in his speech at the much like a wedding ring does in the West. nose rings might be frowned upon. from a personal style O institution has shown qualities Nose Piercing Safety : When it comes to nose rings, the Aboriginal and peace being enjoyed in the state. We have kept faith with credible ward congress in the commissioning of the building, Sport Council However, as views continue to evolve and Get your nose pierced by a licensed that made it win the National people of Australia are credited as having first state to the inclusive approach the party's manifesto, s t a t e , s o l i c i t i n g t h e in Igbesa, Ado-Odo/Ota Local people become more open-minded and perspective, it is hardly professional. Never do it yourself. Te r t i a r y A d m i s s i o n s worn them over 44,000 years ago! These were of his administration and equal realising that our state is the c o o p e r a t i o n o f a l l Government Area, said ICT is an accepting of differences, the nose ring is Piercing Rules/ Safety measures to follow: Performance Merit Award, simple bone studs that went across their treatment for all. industrial capital of this stakeholders to make the important modern tool for Chairman is becoming more and more common. frowned at. Nose piercing 1. Make proper consultation as any health commending the Rector, septums. Speaking at the Ogun State country", the governor exercise a success. driving education, which has For instance, some school of thought believe problems or pregnancy before you do it. OGITECH, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufunke But other cultures also began to wear nose Committee Stakeholders' stated. While calling on the party become a force to reckon with. that there is no big deal in getting a nose pierced is another one that is as 2.Use a sterile needle. Piercing guns must be dead rings in different parts of the world. Today's meeting on Ward Congress of W h i l e n o t i n g t h e members to maintain Akinkurolere for her doggedness and putting a ring or stud in it, they believe if you properly sterilized. The Governor, represented tradition of nose rings began in the Middle East d e c o r u m , O h u s a i d and hardwork. are comfortable with it and it's not posing any 3.Sterilize the nose jewelry on-site in a the All Progressives Congress a d v a n t a g e o f h a v i n g by the State Commissioner for and spread from there around the world, to old as the testaments in screening and training would Oloyede, while appreciating danger or health risk, you are good to go. machine called an autoclave. (APC), held in Abeokuta, the consensus candidates, which Education, Science and India, Europe and the West. Nose rings are be done for those who would Governor Abiodun led- Another school of thought however frowns at it, 4. Open the sealed needle package and governor equally noted that the he said was less stressful, Technology, Prof. Abayomi mentioned in the Bible and the Hindu Vedas. the Bible like earlobe oversee the Congress in the administration for its great as it is quite a big deal, they argued that nose, strelize before usage. political temperature in the A b i o d u n s a i d w h e r e Arigbabu applauded the They were worn by Native Americans, Aztecs 236 Wards, urging the leaders investment in the education boobs, tongue, etc piercing should not be found 5. Use sterile gloves, and wash your hands state has returned to normal consensus approach can't be institution for its outstanding and Mayans. piercing. to prevail on their members sector, which has been yielding on any responsible human. They believed that a before and after the piercing. since the inception of his adopted, election would be Findings revealed that in some parts of North for consensus candidates. performance, as one of the most results, said that delegates would good parent should not allow their wards pierce 6.Clean and disinfect your nose with alcohol administration. held to provide a level play Africa, wearing a nose ring indicates your compliant in keeping to the the nose. or antiseptic liquid before it's pierced. He noted that APC as a party for all. Speaking, former deputy be sent from JAMB for approval social status and wealth, much like owning a guidelines of admission for the In Nigeria, multiple ear piercing is most 7. Get clear instructions on how to clean and has been made stronger in He further assured that governor in the state, Senator of the ICT centre. fancy car today. This belief comes from the Genesis, Rebecca, Issac's new bride received year 2019 NATAP-M award by common among women than men, because care for your nose piercing. Ogun, while inter-party affairs roles of the party would be Adegbenga Kaka, stressed In her welcome address, the Berber people of North Africa, where large nose everything is seen from a personal style nose ring as part of her marriage gifts. had been properly managed to followed during the ward the need for a rancour-free JAMB. Rector of Ogun State Institute of In Ezekiel 16, God describes the affection He hief Laide Oropo, former rings were worn by rich people of the upper perspective, it is hardly frowned at. Nose Piercing aftercare best practices are: enhance the delivery of good congress. Congress, urging winners The Governor pointed out Technology, Igbesa, Dr (Mrs.) classes. When a Berber man marries, he offers had showered upon Israel in terms of a man and losers in the congress to that the complementary effort Chairman of Ogun State piercing is another one that is as old as the 1.Don't touch your nose piercing until you've governance in the state. Earlier, the Committee Akinkurolere, revealed that the Sports Council and his nose ring to his new bride, to symbolize his testaments in the Bible like earlobe piercing. showering his bride with gifts: “I put a ring on bee good winners and losers. of JAMB to sustain the feat C washed your hands with soap and water. Abiodun, who said intra-party Chairman, Chief Wale Ohu, your nose, earrings on your ears and a beautiful ICT project was the result of politician of note is dead. Chief status and wealth, which is an indication of his Many conservatives have wondered how safe 2.Rinse your piercing twice a day with warm In their respective remake, and developmental leaps in the crown on your head”. disputes are being handled to noted that Ogun was blessed National Tertiary Admissions Laide Oropo, a socialite in the days ability to take care of her. and how morally right it is getting an extra water and a saline solution. Gently dab it dry Senator Biyi Durojaiye and a education sector, particularly This reveals that nose rings were in fashion achieve party cohesion, with statesmen and political Performance Merit Award 2019, of yore who was highly praised by However, for the Hindus brides, a nose ring is piercing on the ear and nose are. with a clean towel or paper towel. former deputy governor, during that era and they represented wealth and declared the ward congress bigwigs who have served the the tertiary sub-sector would which was won by the Institute the accomplished Juju musician, an integral part of the wedding day attire. It's People who love and indulge in piercings have 3.Use gentle, unscented soap on the piercing. Salimot Badru, called on the status when given as gifts. They were also would be peaceful, stressing "it state and nation diligently, help improve the preference for as the Most Compliant now a clergyman, Ebenezer Obey called the Nath and is worn on either the left or backed up the act by cultural believe in foreign So, ladies, exercise caution! Committee members to be considered female accessories. is a family affair". calling on the present e d u c a t i o n , w h i c h h e Institution in 2019 JAMB in one of his albums was said to right nostril, depending on where the bride hails countries and religion. While some have picked fair to all contestants, from.This type of nose ring is a symbol of a Generally, people get piercings on different " I r u n a n i n c l u s i v e politicians to emulate their highlighted as one of the core Admission Guidelines. have died on Sunday, August 1st. them up from Bible scriptures. Oluwaseun Boye writes via pledging their support for He will be buried according to married woman. Many women tend to wear parts of their body for different reasons. government where we welcome virtues. values of his administration. Akinkurolere stressed that There are some Bible verses that support [email protected] the success of the congress. Islamic rites on Monday at his their nose ring for life, much like a wedding The multiple piercings on the ear like many everybody, irrespective of their He explained that the "This is a worthwhile project the project would contribute wearing nose ring for women. In the book of Ijebu-Ode residence. August 8, 2021 |5 August 8, 2021 |6 Labour News Institute of Directors Make Nigerian Army strongest in Africa, Wike tells FG elects Ije Jidenma as ivers State Governor, strategic initiatives in be spared by the federal new president B a r r i s t e r N y e s o m developing indigenous government to build the most FG commences payment of death REzenwo Wike, has defence technology. modern and strongest army in he Institute of c h a l l e n g e d t h e F e d e r a l He stated: “All over the Africa and restore our country Directors (IoD) Government on the need to world, countries are rapidly and the black race to the Nigeria has elected strengthen the combat capability modernizing their armies, position of strength, pride, and T of the nation's Army to make it increasing their weapon prosperity,” he said. Dr. Ije Jidenma as the 17th president and chairman of its the strongest in Africa. The systems lethality and Governor Wike noted that benefits to deceased doctors governor gave the challenge strengthening the efficiency the Nigerian Army, since its governing council. A acquire training that is not while delivering a keynote and combat readiness in formation, had worked so hard h e F e d e r a l statement signed by the address at the Nigerian Army response to the increasingly with other components of the Government has available in their original Director-General and Chief Combat Support Arms Training changing nature of the armed forces to defend the commenced the training institutions. They Executive Officer of the Week 2021, christened 'COSAT modern times battlefields. sovereignty, territorial T (resident doctors) have payment of death benefits Institute, Mr. Bamidele WEEK 2021', in Port Harcourt, “Nigeria cannot be different if integrity, and internal security to deceased doctors and claimed that some training Alimi, noted that Jidenma recently. we are interested in having a of Nigeria. According to hospitals like Lagos was elected for a two-year The governor said the goal of military force that can easily Governor Wike, aside the other health workers under such investment should be to deter external aggression, challenges of political crisis of the Group Life Insurance. University Teaching tenure in line with the IoD's Hospital and University rules and regulations. make the Nigerian Army the meet our international and the first republic, the 30- Minister of Labour and strongest and the best in Africa to regional military objectives months needless civil war that She was elected during the Employment, Senator College Ibadan are not go with the 'Giant of Africa' that as well as defeat internal would have made Nigeria Institute's 37th Annual Chris Ngige stated this in adhering to that agreement Nigeria had been known for. He insurrections, and existential relics of history, Boko Haram General Meeting (AGM) to his office after a meeting and a special committee spoke on the theme of the event threats to national security. had remained a huge threat succeed Mr Chris O. b e t w e e n F e d e r a l has been set up under the entitled: “Building capacity of “Our national strategic o v e r a d e c a d e n o w . Permanent Secretary of Okunowo, who retired at the the combat support arms towards goal in this regard, therefore, “Consequently, countries G o v e r n m e n t Gov. Wike Ministry of Health to look expiration of his tenure. optimising the utilisation of should be to create and have whose superior military representatives and Nigeria Jidenma obtained a Doctor of indigenous technology in an entirely self-reliant technology are better placed to into it. The Chairman of support to all operations of the Association of Residence Philosophy (Ph.D) in support of Nigerian Army defence industrial sector that outperform others, and win the technology, and innovation,” he e x t e r n a l a n d i n t e r n a l Committee of CMD's, continued. Speaking further, constitutional duties, both Nigerian Army. According to Doctors (NARD). P s y c h o l o g y w i t h a operations.” According to is driven substantially by battle than others who do not Prof. Jaf Momoh who is Governor Wike, there should be local technological inputs have and have to depend on the Governor Wike asserted that the within and outside Rivers State. him, one of the key enablers to Ngige who described the s p e c i a l i s a t i o n i n the CMD of National increased commitment to that meet the needs for support from the advanced quality, operational capacity and “As a matter of fact, the 11 the recorded success in their meeting as very fruitful, Psychometrics from the Hospital Abuja will assist national defence with robust assembling modern military countries. competence of Nigerian Armed new armoured-plated gun boats operations was the undaunted said evidence was tendered University of Lagos. She is support of the Combat Support him. We hope that matter security budgetary allocation w e a p o n r y, e q u i p m e n t , “Unfortunately, Nigeria is Forces was contingent on the we recently committed to by the office of the Head of the founder and chief that would engender adequate including missiles and other among the countries that are ability to provide impregnable procuring for the army and navy Arms in providing effective Service of the Federation to will be sorted out in two executive of Leading Edge mobilisation of resources to c o m b a t c a p a b i l i t i e s . currently lagging behind fortress and safeguard to the formations in the State are counter-insurgent operations in show that insurance weeks.” “With all these Consulting and has consulted support the implementation of “Nothing should, therefore, advancements in science, s o v e r e i g n t y , s e c u r i t y , underway. We will soon invite the North East as well as other companies have started a n d o t h e r s l i k e for SMEs, indigenous development, and the interest of the Chiefs of Army and Naval operations across the country. In his welcome address, the paying up. According to consequential minimum companies, the public sector, Nigeria. Staff to come over and take wage salary adjustment He said that as a government, physical possession of these Corps Commander Signal, him, the evidence tendered multilateral organisations 681 Law graduates fail Bar examination –DG great satisfaction was taken in b o a t s a s p a r t o f o u r Major General Abiodun at the meeting corroborated arrears being taken care of, and international non- Owolabi expressed optimism and found them worthy to the presence of the army in contributions to strengthen their we hope that the National governmental organisations. he Nigerian Law School and accordingly, you are not that the 2021 Combat Support what the Head of Service of be presented for the Call to Rivers State defending the offensive and defensive Executive Committee Other officers elected has disclosed that 618 to do any act or conduct foundations of Nigeria, the operations capabilities on our Arms Training Week would t h e F e d e r a t i o n , D r the Nigerian Bar.” Folashade Yemi Esan told (NEC) of NARD which is during the AGM, were the Tstudents who sat for the yourselves in a manner that nation's democracy, securing waterways,” he concluded. contribute significantly to billed to meet sometime First Vice President, Mr December 2020 Bar final Ciroma said that the will obstruct or adversely lives and property similar to what Declaring the COSAT WEEK achieving the vision of the the Federal Executive school had begun a special next week will be happy Tijjani Borodo and the examinations did not pass. The affect the course of justice. they did across the country. “That 2021 open, the Chief of Army Chief of Army Staff's vision of Council (FEC). remedial course for and then, encourage their Second Vice President, Mr. Director-General of the School, “The practice of law is is why we have always been Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, building a professional Army Ngige said, “Over a students from the National that was ready to accomplish Adetunji Oyebanji. Jidenma Professor Isa Ciroma, made not a right but a privilege. It available to render whatever said the training week was an billion naira is on for officers to dialogue. Open University of Nigeria support we can give to advance avenue for participants to assigned missions within a joint had served as the first vice this known recently in Abuja, is a privilege that can be lost payment as death benefits. We don't need strike (NOUN). “The programme the professional capability of the brainstorm and re-strategise environment in the defence of president of the institute prior while presenting the new wigs should you fail to live up to Evidence has been tendered a n y m o r e a n d t h e y began on June 28 at the Armed Forces to perform its towards providing effective Nigeria. to her election as President to the Body of Benchers at the the requisite professional about those who have (resident doctors) agreed 2020 Call to the Bar ceremony. Nigerian Law School and chairman of the council. standards imposed upon with me that we don't need According to him, out of the Headquarters, Bwari, received the cheques. And Alimi described her as “an you by virtue of your entry a strike. So, it is a work in 1,561 candidates who sat for Abuja. We thank all APC Govs declare readiness to fight unemployment, poverty so, we are happy that accomplished management into the community of progress. We thank them the December examination, distinguished members of lawyers. overnors of the All insightful and resolute inputs to out programmes that would something has been done in consultant and professional. for the understanding they 880 were successful. He said, the Body of Benchers for “You must, therefore, Progressives Congress the processes of responding to strengthen the capacities of that direction in health Earlier on in her career, she challenges of governance both showed.” Meanwhile, the “I am happy to affirm that they their support,” he said. strictly adhere to the G(APC) have declared APC governments at all levels institutions. This is apart in Ebonyi State and the national national leadership of had worked in operational all have exhibited good Justice Olabode Rhodes- provisions of the Rules of their readiness to fight out to create jobs, stimulate from what happens in other Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige p o v e r t y b y b r i n g i n g level. “As we rejoice with NARD has extolled Ngige capacities as a training and manners and decorum during Vivour, the Chairman, Professional Conduct and economic activity, reduce government establishments development officer with the B o d y o f B e n c h e r s , unemployment to its barest Governor Umahi, we also inequality and poverty in for his interventions which behalf of the association, better place.” “He has make decisions. We listen their training. They have also maintain best practices at all reaffirm commitment of covered by this life Industrial Training Fund congratulated the new wigs minimum in the country. This was Nigeria.” has led to industrial the 1st Vice President of appealed to us and explained and take back to the NEC been groomed in the best ethics times,” he added. He Progressive Governors to roll insurance.” (ITF) between 1983 and and charged them to adhere revealed recently in Abuja by the N A R D , A r o m e some things to us and we are and we do so with all sense and ethos of our noble stressed that the Body of C h a i r m a n , P r o g r e s s i v e s Regarding the Residency harmony in the health 1986 and as a senior to the provision of rules sector, describing him as a Christopher Adejo said “If reporting back to our NEC. of commitment, patriotism profession. “The screening B e n c h e r s L e g a l Governors' Forum (PGF) and Wase commends Buhari on Jos Orthopedic Hospital Training Fund which is consultant with Price committee of our distinguished regarding the profession at lovely father, gentleman more Nigerians were like That is our role. As officials and love to our fellow Practitioners Disciplinary Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji supposed to be in the 2021 Waterhouse (now PwC) body carefully perused the all times. “As a lawyer, you Committee was always eputy Speaker of the Wase will provide specialised and elder. Speaking on Ngige, this country will be a of the association, we don't Nigerians.” Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, assuring budget, the Minister said between1986 and 1990. records of each of the aspirants are an officer of the court determined to discipline that the Forum would strengthen House of Representatives, treatment and other medical the Budget Office of the any lawyer found wanting t h e c a p a c i t i e s o f A P C DAhmed Idris Wase has services. F e d e r a t i o n t e n d e r e d or breaching set rules of the governments at all levels to create applauded President Muhammadu Speaking when he received Buhari for signing the Orthopedic Governor of Plateau, Dr Simon evidence to show that the profession. jobs, stimulate economic activity, ASSBIFI advocates capacity building for youths reduce inequality and poverty in Hospitals Management Board Bako Lalong who was in his house N4.3b due to them was Rhodes-Vivour said that (Amendment) Act, 2021. President to commiserate with him over the the committee had been the country. c a p t u r e d u n d e r t h e he Association of youths for the young ones transformation across the 36 t h e 1 7 S u s t a i n a b l e and a new mindset that is Muhammadu Buhari had on death of his elder, sister Hajia carrying out its mandate “in T h e G o v e r n o r s a l s o personnel costs in service Senior Staff of to support economic states and Federal Capital D e v e l o p m e n t G o a l s commended Gov David Nweze Monday 26th July, 2021 signed the Maryam, who passed on recently, o p e n t o c o n t i n u a l a just and fair manner” wide votes. Banks, Insurance growth. According to her, Territory, if they are well (SDGs). On retooling the development and lifelong Umahi of Ebonyi State for his Orthopedic Hospitals Management the Deputy Speaker said the hospital T without giving any room for Board (Amendment) Act Cap. O10 would bring a relief to the people of He said work is in and other Financial “it is the right place for equipped with the right leadership, visionary and workforce for the fourth learning. She advised that compromise or ill-will. He Plateau and the entire people of progress for those who are Institutions (ASSBIFI), youths to be inspired as digital skills. commitment to his state and to Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, industrial revolution, young people needed to be said that between January 2004 to provide for the north central and northeast visionary young leaders by “The essence of training is Nigeria at large. Alhaji Bagudu migrating from the GFMIS has said that capacity Olasanoye said for young socialised to develop both and July, the committee establishment of the Orthopedic geopolitical zones. “On behalf of the participating in discourse to equip the youths with said: “The PGF joins all Nigerians, platform to IPPIS, adding building is a powerful people to be prepared for soft and digital skills from disbarred six lawyers and to celebrate with Umahi and entire Hospital, Jos Plateau State. good people of Plateau state, I wish that the budget and IPPIS agent of change that t h a t b r o a d e n s t h e i r digital skills that will drive 4IR, there is a need to close the primary school stage s u s p e n d e d s o m e f o r Ebonyi people on this special day. The Hospital which is under the to sincerely thank President offices were given about 30 i m p r o v e s h e a l t h , possibilities, the vision to digital transformation, the existing gap between for them to take advantage between two and four years, “We celebrate this special control of the Orthopedic Muhammadu Buhari for assenting days to conclude all the livelihoods, contribute to live a life of impact. “We address youth restiveness e d u c a t i o n , l e a r n i n g of the 4IR. She, however, while one lawyer was occasion with your family, the Hospitals Management Board, will to the bill and the executive governor of Plateau state, Dr. Lalong for his outstanding issues. social stability and drives call on our leaders to and create employment and outcomes, and employment suggested an integrated admonished during the good people of Ebonyi State and be affiliated to the University l o n g - t e r m e c o n o m i c provide a platform for wealth in the country”, she other well-meaning Nigerians. Teaching Hospital Jos and will untiring support in the processes that He disclosed that a skills in demand. approach where the period. provide specialised Orthopedic led to the passage and signing of this growth. influential leaders to weigh said. She emphasised that She noted that this could Rhodes-Vivour advised “We in particular, wish to c o m m i t t e e h a s b e e n academia, government, acknowledge and commend your treatment and medical services. bill. Earlier in his remarks, Governor President of ASSBIFI, in on worsening youth capacity building is a the graduates to continue to constituted to look into the o n l y h a p p e n w h e n p r i v a t e s e c t o r a n d l e a d e r s h i p , v i s i o n a n d Recall that the House of Lalong said he received the issue of tertiary institutions O y i n k a n O l a s a n o y e , crisis, unemployment, lack powerful agent of change mainstream curricular is practitioners co-create the update their knowledge on commitment to a united Representatives had on 24 March cheering news of the President's that are not adhering to the disclosed this in Lagos, of direction in the country”. that improves health, designed in ways that are d e v e l o p m e n t o f a both statute and case law in prosperous Nigeria. 2021 approved amendment of the assent to the amended Act with abolition of bench fees. adding that leaders in both She stressed that the livelihoods contribute to relevant for the job market curriculum would go a order to attain more “Under the leadership of our Orthopedic Hospitals Management excitement and profound gratitude because of the impact it will have “Bench fees are fees paid private and public sectors population of youths in the social stability and drive continuously. According to long way in preparing u n d e r s t a n d i n g o n party, APC, since you joined us, Board Laws to provide for t o g i v e n e c e s s a r y country is an advantage, for l o n g - t e r m e c o n o m i c international jurisdictions. w e a c k n o w l e d g e y o u r establishment of Orthopedic not only on the people of Plateau by residents to institutions the labour leader, the 4IR young people effectively State, but the entire neighbouring mentorship support to instance, “to drive digital growth. It is also essential to contributions through your Hospital in Jos. The bill which was where they have gone to would require a workforce for the future of work. Professor Isa Ciroma sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, States. August 8, 2021 |5 August 8, 2021 |6 Labour News Institute of Directors Make Nigerian Army strongest in Africa, Wike tells FG elects Ije Jidenma as ivers State Governor, strategic initiatives in be spared by the federal new president B a r r i s t e r N y e s o m developing indigenous government to build the most FG commences payment of death REzenwo Wike, has defence technology. modern and strongest army in he Institute of c h a l l e n g e d t h e F e d e r a l He stated: “All over the Africa and restore our country Directors (IoD) Government on the need to world, countries are rapidly and the black race to the Nigeria has elected strengthen the combat capability modernizing their armies, position of strength, pride, and T of the nation's Army to make it increasing their weapon prosperity,” he said. Dr. Ije Jidenma as the 17th president and chairman of its the strongest in Africa. The systems lethality and Governor Wike noted that benefits to deceased doctors governor gave the challenge strengthening the efficiency the Nigerian Army, since its governing council. A acquire training that is not while delivering a keynote and combat readiness in formation, had worked so hard h e F e d e r a l statement signed by the address at the Nigerian Army response to the increasingly with other components of the Government has available in their original Director-General and Chief Combat Support Arms Training changing nature of the armed forces to defend the commenced the training institutions. They Executive Officer of the Week 2021, christened 'COSAT modern times battlefields. sovereignty, territorial T (resident doctors) have payment of death benefits Institute, Mr. Bamidele WEEK 2021', in Port Harcourt, “Nigeria cannot be different if integrity, and internal security to deceased doctors and claimed that some training Alimi, noted that Jidenma recently. we are interested in having a of Nigeria. According to hospitals like Lagos was elected for a two-year The governor said the goal of military force that can easily Governor Wike, aside the other health workers under such investment should be to deter external aggression, challenges of political crisis of the Group Life Insurance. University Teaching tenure in line with the IoD's Hospital and University rules and regulations. make the Nigerian Army the meet our international and the first republic, the 30- Minister of Labour and strongest and the best in Africa to regional military objectives months needless civil war that She was elected during the Employment, Senator College Ibadan are not go with the 'Giant of Africa' that as well as defeat internal would have made Nigeria Institute's 37th Annual Chris Ngige stated this in adhering to that agreement Nigeria had been known for. He insurrections, and existential relics of history, Boko Haram General Meeting (AGM) to his office after a meeting and a special committee spoke on the theme of the event threats to national security. had remained a huge threat succeed Mr Chris O. b e t w e e n F e d e r a l has been set up under the entitled: “Building capacity of “Our national strategic o v e r a d e c a d e n o w . Permanent Secretary of Okunowo, who retired at the the combat support arms towards goal in this regard, therefore, “Consequently, countries G o v e r n m e n t Gov. Wike Ministry of Health to look expiration of his tenure. optimising the utilisation of should be to create and have whose superior military representatives and Nigeria Jidenma obtained a Doctor of indigenous technology in an entirely self-reliant technology are better placed to into it. The Chairman of support to all operations of the Association of Residence Philosophy (Ph.D) in support of Nigerian Army defence industrial sector that outperform others, and win the technology, and innovation,” he e x t e r n a l a n d i n t e r n a l Committee of CMD's, continued. Speaking further, constitutional duties, both Nigerian Army. According to Doctors (NARD). P s y c h o l o g y w i t h a operations.” According to is driven substantially by battle than others who do not Prof. Jaf Momoh who is Governor Wike, there should be local technological inputs have and have to depend on the Governor Wike asserted that the within and outside Rivers State. him, one of the key enablers to Ngige who described the s p e c i a l i s a t i o n i n the CMD of National increased commitment to that meet the needs for support from the advanced quality, operational capacity and “As a matter of fact, the 11 the recorded success in their meeting as very fruitful, Psychometrics from the Hospital Abuja will assist national defence with robust assembling modern military countries. competence of Nigerian Armed new armoured-plated gun boats operations was the undaunted said evidence was tendered University of Lagos. She is support of the Combat Support him. We hope that matter security budgetary allocation w e a p o n r y, e q u i p m e n t , “Unfortunately, Nigeria is Forces was contingent on the we recently committed to by the office of the Head of the founder and chief that would engender adequate including missiles and other among the countries that are ability to provide impregnable procuring for the army and navy Arms in providing effective Service of the Federation to will be sorted out in two executive of Leading Edge mobilisation of resources to c o m b a t c a p a b i l i t i e s . currently lagging behind fortress and safeguard to the formations in the State are counter-insurgent operations in show that insurance weeks.” “With all these Consulting and has consulted support the implementation of “Nothing should, therefore, advancements in science, s o v e r e i g n t y , s e c u r i t y , underway. We will soon invite the North East as well as other companies have started a n d o t h e r s l i k e for SMEs, indigenous development, and the interest of the Chiefs of Army and Naval operations across the country. In his welcome address, the paying up. According to consequential minimum companies, the public sector, Nigeria. Staff to come over and take wage salary adjustment He said that as a government, physical possession of these Corps Commander Signal, him, the evidence tendered multilateral organisations 681 Law graduates fail Bar examination –DG great satisfaction was taken in b o a t s a s p a r t o f o u r Major General Abiodun at the meeting corroborated arrears being taken care of, and international non- Owolabi expressed optimism and found them worthy to the presence of the army in contributions to strengthen their we hope that the National governmental organisations. he Nigerian Law School and accordingly, you are not that the 2021 Combat Support what the Head of Service of be presented for the Call to Rivers State defending the offensive and defensive Executive Committee Other officers elected has disclosed that 618 to do any act or conduct foundations of Nigeria, the operations capabilities on our Arms Training Week would t h e F e d e r a t i o n , D r the Nigerian Bar.” Folashade Yemi Esan told (NEC) of NARD which is during the AGM, were the Tstudents who sat for the yourselves in a manner that nation's democracy, securing waterways,” he concluded. contribute significantly to billed to meet sometime First Vice President, Mr December 2020 Bar final Ciroma said that the will obstruct or adversely lives and property similar to what Declaring the COSAT WEEK achieving the vision of the the Federal Executive school had begun a special next week will be happy Tijjani Borodo and the examinations did not pass. The affect the course of justice. they did across the country. “That 2021 open, the Chief of Army Chief of Army Staff's vision of Council (FEC). remedial course for and then, encourage their Second Vice President, Mr. Director-General of the School, “The practice of law is is why we have always been Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, building a professional Army Ngige said, “Over a students from the National that was ready to accomplish Adetunji Oyebanji. Jidenma Professor Isa Ciroma, made not a right but a privilege. It available to render whatever said the training week was an billion naira is on for officers to dialogue. Open University of Nigeria support we can give to advance avenue for participants to assigned missions within a joint had served as the first vice this known recently in Abuja, is a privilege that can be lost payment as death benefits. We don't need strike (NOUN). “The programme the professional capability of the brainstorm and re-strategise environment in the defence of president of the institute prior while presenting the new wigs should you fail to live up to Evidence has been tendered a n y m o r e a n d t h e y began on June 28 at the Armed Forces to perform its towards providing effective Nigeria. to her election as President to the Body of Benchers at the the requisite professional about those who have (resident doctors) agreed 2020 Call to the Bar ceremony. Nigerian Law School and chairman of the council. standards imposed upon with me that we don't need According to him, out of the Headquarters, Bwari, received the cheques. And Alimi described her as “an you by virtue of your entry a strike. So, it is a work in 1,561 candidates who sat for Abuja. We thank all APC Govs declare readiness to fight unemployment, poverty so, we are happy that accomplished management into the community of progress. We thank them the December examination, distinguished members of lawyers. overnors of the All insightful and resolute inputs to out programmes that would something has been done in consultant and professional. for the understanding they 880 were successful. He said, the Body of Benchers for “You must, therefore, Progressives Congress the processes of responding to strengthen the capacities of that direction in health Earlier on in her career, she challenges of governance both showed.” Meanwhile, the “I am happy to affirm that they their support,” he said. strictly adhere to the G(APC) have declared APC governments at all levels institutions. This is apart in Ebonyi State and the national national leadership of had worked in operational all have exhibited good Justice Olabode Rhodes- provisions of the Rules of their readiness to fight out to create jobs, stimulate from what happens in other Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige p o v e r t y b y b r i n g i n g level. “As we rejoice with NARD has extolled Ngige capacities as a training and manners and decorum during Vivour, the Chairman, Professional Conduct and economic activity, reduce government establishments development officer with the B o d y o f B e n c h e r s , unemployment to its barest Governor Umahi, we also inequality and poverty in for his interventions which behalf of the association, better place.” “He has make decisions. We listen their training. They have also maintain best practices at all reaffirm commitment of covered by this life Industrial Training Fund congratulated the new wigs minimum in the country. This was Nigeria.” has led to industrial the 1st Vice President of appealed to us and explained and take back to the NEC been groomed in the best ethics times,” he added. He Progressive Governors to roll insurance.” (ITF) between 1983 and and charged them to adhere revealed recently in Abuja by the N A R D , A r o m e some things to us and we are and we do so with all sense and ethos of our noble stressed that the Body of C h a i r m a n , P r o g r e s s i v e s Regarding the Residency harmony in the health 1986 and as a senior to the provision of rules sector, describing him as a Christopher Adejo said “If reporting back to our NEC. of commitment, patriotism profession. “The screening B e n c h e r s L e g a l Governors' Forum (PGF) and Wase commends Buhari on Jos Orthopedic Hospital Training Fund which is consultant with Price committee of our distinguished regarding the profession at lovely father, gentleman more Nigerians were like That is our role. As officials and love to our fellow Practitioners Disciplinary Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji supposed to be in the 2021 Waterhouse (now PwC) body carefully perused the all times. “As a lawyer, you Committee was always eputy Speaker of the Wase will provide specialised and elder. Speaking on Ngige, this country will be a of the association, we don't Nigerians.” Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, assuring budget, the Minister said between1986 and 1990. records of each of the aspirants are an officer of the court determined to discipline that the Forum would strengthen House of Representatives, treatment and other medical the Budget Office of the any lawyer found wanting t h e c a p a c i t i e s o f A P C DAhmed Idris Wase has services. F e d e r a t i o n t e n d e r e d or breaching set rules of the governments at all levels to create applauded President Muhammadu Speaking when he received Buhari for signing the Orthopedic Governor of Plateau, Dr Simon evidence to show that the profession. jobs, stimulate economic activity, ASSBIFI advocates capacity building for youths reduce inequality and poverty in Hospitals Management Board Bako Lalong who was in his house N4.3b due to them was Rhodes-Vivour said that (Amendment) Act, 2021. President to commiserate with him over the the committee had been the country. c a p t u r e d u n d e r t h e he Association of youths for the young ones transformation across the 36 t h e 1 7 S u s t a i n a b l e and a new mindset that is Muhammadu Buhari had on death of his elder, sister Hajia carrying out its mandate “in T h e G o v e r n o r s a l s o personnel costs in service Senior Staff of to support economic states and Federal Capital D e v e l o p m e n t G o a l s commended Gov David Nweze Monday 26th July, 2021 signed the Maryam, who passed on recently, o p e n t o c o n t i n u a l a just and fair manner” wide votes. Banks, Insurance growth. According to her, Territory, if they are well (SDGs). On retooling the development and lifelong Umahi of Ebonyi State for his Orthopedic Hospitals Management the Deputy Speaker said the hospital T without giving any room for Board (Amendment) Act Cap. O10 would bring a relief to the people of He said work is in and other Financial “it is the right place for equipped with the right leadership, visionary and workforce for the fourth learning. She advised that compromise or ill-will. He Plateau and the entire people of progress for those who are Institutions (ASSBIFI), youths to be inspired as digital skills. commitment to his state and to Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, industrial revolution, young people needed to be said that between January 2004 to provide for the north central and northeast visionary young leaders by “The essence of training is Nigeria at large. Alhaji Bagudu migrating from the GFMIS has said that capacity Olasanoye said for young socialised to develop both and July, the committee establishment of the Orthopedic geopolitical zones. “On behalf of the participating in discourse to equip the youths with said: “The PGF joins all Nigerians, platform to IPPIS, adding building is a powerful people to be prepared for soft and digital skills from disbarred six lawyers and to celebrate with Umahi and entire Hospital, Jos Plateau State. good people of Plateau state, I wish that the budget and IPPIS agent of change that t h a t b r o a d e n s t h e i r digital skills that will drive 4IR, there is a need to close the primary school stage s u s p e n d e d s o m e f o r Ebonyi people on this special day. The Hospital which is under the to sincerely thank President offices were given about 30 i m p r o v e s h e a l t h , possibilities, the vision to digital transformation, the existing gap between for them to take advantage between two and four years, “We celebrate this special control of the Orthopedic Muhammadu Buhari for assenting days to conclude all the livelihoods, contribute to live a life of impact. “We address youth restiveness e d u c a t i o n , l e a r n i n g of the 4IR. She, however, while one lawyer was occasion with your family, the Hospitals Management Board, will to the bill and the executive governor of Plateau state, Dr. Lalong for his outstanding issues. social stability and drives call on our leaders to and create employment and outcomes, and employment suggested an integrated admonished during the good people of Ebonyi State and be affiliated to the University l o n g - t e r m e c o n o m i c provide a platform for wealth in the country”, she other well-meaning Nigerians. Teaching Hospital Jos and will untiring support in the processes that He disclosed that a skills in demand. approach where the period. provide specialised Orthopedic led to the passage and signing of this growth. influential leaders to weigh said. She emphasised that She noted that this could Rhodes-Vivour advised “We in particular, wish to c o m m i t t e e h a s b e e n academia, government, acknowledge and commend your treatment and medical services. bill. Earlier in his remarks, Governor President of ASSBIFI, in on worsening youth capacity building is a the graduates to continue to constituted to look into the o n l y h a p p e n w h e n p r i v a t e s e c t o r a n d l e a d e r s h i p , v i s i o n a n d Recall that the House of Lalong said he received the issue of tertiary institutions O y i n k a n O l a s a n o y e , crisis, unemployment, lack powerful agent of change mainstream curricular is practitioners co-create the update their knowledge on commitment to a united Representatives had on 24 March cheering news of the President's that are not adhering to the disclosed this in Lagos, of direction in the country”. that improves health, designed in ways that are d e v e l o p m e n t o f a both statute and case law in prosperous Nigeria. 2021 approved amendment of the assent to the amended Act with abolition of bench fees. adding that leaders in both She stressed that the livelihoods contribute to relevant for the job market curriculum would go a order to attain more “Under the leadership of our Orthopedic Hospitals Management excitement and profound gratitude because of the impact it will have “Bench fees are fees paid private and public sectors population of youths in the social stability and drive continuously. According to long way in preparing u n d e r s t a n d i n g o n party, APC, since you joined us, Board Laws to provide for t o g i v e n e c e s s a r y country is an advantage, for l o n g - t e r m e c o n o m i c international jurisdictions. w e a c k n o w l e d g e y o u r establishment of Orthopedic not only on the people of Plateau by residents to institutions the labour leader, the 4IR young people effectively State, but the entire neighbouring mentorship support to instance, “to drive digital growth. It is also essential to contributions through your Hospital in Jos. The bill which was where they have gone to would require a workforce for the future of work. Professor Isa Ciroma sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, States. August 8, 2021 |20 August 8, 2021 |7 News Politics Probe me if I steal Imo ormer Zamfara State governor, Abdulazeez Yari is one of the contenders money –Gov Uzodinma Ffor the national chairmanship of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the he Governor of Imo national convention. In this interview, he speaks State, Senator Hope about his party, national politics among others TUzodinma, has urged anyone who will succeed Talking about leading the party, many know that h i m t o p r o b e h i s you lead not just at the top but also present at the administration if he steals the grassroots across Zamfara. So, when a state's patrimony. The statement came from the Caretaker National governor said governance is Chairman saying that the current governor who just defected is now the leader of the party in about transparency and that Zamfara state, what do you have to say about is what he has come to offer that? to Imo people and not to steal ope your previous week attempting great tasks than to fail You see that one, I have nothing much to say. All I their money. He said this was fun? I believe you to make attempts. You give advise them to do, all that I ask of them is that in all while addressing a cross- learnt so much from our yourself better opportunity to that they want to do, they should go through the section of Imo stakeholders H party constitution and act in accordance with it. recently at the Eze Imo last edition on "Table Manners". improve each time you admit your Let them look at their constitution very well and palace in Owerri, the state's Please make sure you imbibe all mistake or failure. It is profiting to take a lead from there. I'm not contesting any capital. leadership. It is the people who made me to be moralis derived from each aim high ,set great goals,establish their leader and they will continue to call me According to him, “I have leader as long as I am alive. It is not about the come to serve Imo people edition, while the subsequent great visions and make great APC; they call and not to steal their money. editions will contribute attempts to attain the incredible. me leader. When I was a governor, I never called “I have said it time without Gov. Uzodinma myself a leader. Even as a sitting governor, there is number that I would like my immensely to your growth and Great people emerge from the someone I was addressing as 'leader' and he successor to probe my development. class of those who make great paper reports on lands that knows; I call him Jagora. Jagora is leader, I do call administration if I leave my tenure, but to serve you So kiddies for this week ,we attempts, not minding how many him, whenever he was present, I call him leader. office. “If I have any heightened insecurity in the in truth and with fear of Whenever I make public address, I address him as intention of looting Imo state. We won't go back in God,” he said. have the title, "Don't Apportion times they have failed. a leader. I never addressed myself as a leader; I carrying out the report on was governor, that is what the constitution of common patrimony, I would Among the stakeholders Blame". not have taken some of the the white paper. that attended the meeting Nigeria assigned to me and that was what God “Because we want to I t i s c o m m o n f o r Story for the week decided to make me. However, in terms of policies geared towards are the President of respect, at least, there is someone that you have to recovering looted funds from r e s t o r e s a n i t y i n O h a n e z e N d i g b o man(generic)to apportion blame Title :-Honesty respect in the system. Throughout my entire eight the past administrations. governance, we have made Worldwide, Prof. George to external factors when things There was a farmer who sold a frantic efforts to deliver to years, I always had someone to address as leader. “Let me make it abundantly Obiozor; Elderstatesman go wrong .The practice is as old pound of butter to a baker .One It was only after my eight years in office that they clear that I will stop at our campaign promises C h i e f E m m a n u e l started calling me leader and then we continued nothing in recovering all Imo a n c h o r e d o n Iwuanyanwu; former as the creation of man in the day the baker decided to weigh like that. Abdulazeez Yari w e a l t h a n d p r o p e r t y R e c o n s t r u c t i o n , Governor of Imo State, Garden of Eden,(Adam,Eve and the butter to see if he was getting R e h a b i l i t a t i o n a n d Ikedi Ohakim; Senator Nevertheless, it doesn't matter whether the forcefully converted to the serpent).This explains why it the right amount, which he wasn't. personal ownership by top Recovery. “Anyone found representing Imo North governor is leader or whosoever is the leader; wanton in the area of the important thing is to deliver. If you can political leaders in the state. senatorial district, Frank is easier for some students to Angry about this,he took the deliver, you can take your leadership and go “In the last couple of weeks, stealing or embezzling the Ibezim; Chike Okafor blame fate for their failures farmer to court. away with it. 2023: My position on rotational recoveries had been made on people money, will be who is representing As for the pronouncement of the chairman, I will stolen lands, buildings and shown the way out. “Note Okigwe South Federal instead of looking inward. The judge asked the farmer not comment on it but I refer them to the a s s e t s , w h i c h w e r e that as I recover Imo Constituency; former Insincerity will not allow people if he was using any measure to constitution and let them do the needful, as far as fraudulently converted to properties converted to presidential candidate of to take total responsibility for weigh the butter. The farmer the constitution is concerned. The Nigerian personal use by the past personal ownership by those APGA, Jerry Chukwueke. Constitution kept the Nigerian President where he presidency, zoning – Yari who have political power, their mistakes. When you shift replied, "Honour ,I am primitive. I administration. “Among the Present and former is, it kept the party where it is, kept everybody game that was being played out. Even the late back to Imo people, the where he is. So, let's look at the constitution and it There are so many things we are going to talk recovered was the former members of the National the blame for your error to don't have a proper measure, but I former Governor of Oyo State and former Minister Eastern Palm University same awaits me when I Assembly, speaker and is clear about everyone's roles. For me, I am not about, not only security, unemployment and so of Power, Chief Bola Ige too; we told them that the external causes, you deprive do have a scale. contesting the leadership with the governor or on and so forth. There are so many things we which was renamed K. O leave office. This is why I members of Imo state military was playing a game, influencing several want to reiterate before that I yourself of learning to avoid The judge asked," Then how anybody; it is out of respect that I am being called need to look at, areas where we are doing the minds and that we should not insist on putting their Mbadiwe University. “You House of Assembly, the a leader because I was there before him. best we could. There are many things to look at will agree with me that it was did not become governor to traditional rulers among similar errors in the future. do you weigh the butter? demand for presidential ticket into the party's be richer than the state after within the system, especially between now and ...If the top leadership of the constitution. That demand, subtly encouraged the unveiling of the white others. Failure is not a sin. Great The farmer replied; How do you assess the chances of the APC in next year. behind the scenes, became what brought about the 2023 against the background of what the party APC made a promise that division that led to the exit of AD leaders from APP. successes are borne out of "Your Honour ,long before the promised in 2015 but appears unable to deliver, What is your response to the clamour for a “ The northern bloc of the leadership agreed that yes, innumerable failures. Thomas baker started buying butter from about insecurity, anti-corruption fight and the power shift to the South? power should move to any the APP Presidential candidate is coming from the Court orders DSS to release 5 persons economy? Well, I have no personal position beyond the South but what the South West which later became Edison failed several times me,I have been buying a pound Let us put a team in place first. If we put a team party's official stand. If the top leadership of the place, we should respect it. the AD power bloc was looking for, was an arrested in Dunamis Church b e f o r e h e s u c c e s s f u l l y loaf of bread from him. Every day that can manage the APC effectively, that is how APC made a promise that power should move emphatically explicit documentation that what we are going to know the impact. Not only these to any place, we should respect it. We would We would have no reason not should be in the constitution of this party is that the he Federal High Court Muhammadu Buhari, the right to freedom of discovered the filament of the when the baker brings the bread ,I ones, yes they were part of our campaign have no reason not to oblige. But we should Presidency is coming to the South West. church's pastor-incharge, expression and the press, promises and we know there are some hitches in look at this and all others things critically so that to oblige. But we should look Abuja, has ordered the electric bulbs. Each failure put it on the scale and give him the Department of State Pastor Paul Enenche and right to freedom from the economy and what have you. There are some APC can survive and succeed further. But you can't play politics like that; the northern bloc T furnishes successful students same weight in butter. If anyone is issues there but it is not so bad to an extent that at this and all others things Services (DSS) to release five others for alleged unlawful discrimination and right to would not like to start with such explicit indications worshipers who were arrested arrest and detention. The personal liberty. with lessons and wisdom to to be blamed, it is the baker. what we have been doing or achieving cannot be Beyond being a member of the House of that could discourage the followership and cause seen. However, there are so many issues behind Representatives, state party chairman, critically so that APC can at Dunamis International plaintiffs, who urged the According to him, the perform better in subsequent Moral of the story: feelings or assumptions in the North, right from the court to declare their arrest rights are guaranteed chances in APC 2023 or otherwise. A lot depends governor, why do you feel so certain that your survive and succeed beginning that people were only being mobilized to Gospel Centre on July 4 for attempts. In life ,you get what you give. on how we do our calculations; a lot depends on political experience really stand you out as a play second fiddle. Our elder, Marafan Sokoto and allegedly wearing t-shirts and detention unlawful, under Sections 35, 38, 39 where we zone out presidency to - all those kinds candidate for the National Chairmanship of further... others argued and argued to a point that they with inciting inscriptions. also asked the court to and 42 of the 1999 Each time you fail or make Don't try to cheat others. of things are facts we should consider. The only the All Progressives Congress? reached a deadlock. The South West bloc then The applicants, Ben award N10 million, each, in Constitution (as amended) thing I will say is that if you look at our merger, Let me start by giving thanks to Almighty Allah mistake,admit the fact and look exited and formed the Alliance for Democracy Manasseh, Anene Udoka, damages, for the violation and under Articles 1, 2, 6, from the north and the zones we have taken to who gave me the opportunity to serve our (AD) the next day. We had to do our convention of their fundamental rights. 8 and 9 of the African inward for appropriate lessons POEM For The Week march together, the South West especially. If you people in various capacities. Number one, let Henry Nwodo, Samuel Larry age and we were part of the scheming that took place and launch APP on the Parade Ground which was The suits are marked, Charter on Human and Titles:- DO RE MI look at it critically and look at what has transpired, me point out that even before the formation of until the exit of the South West through the covert and Samuel Gabriel, filed for your progress. Somebody successfully done because preparations had their separate suits at the FHC/ABJ/CS/631/2021, P e o p l e ' s R i g h t s from there we can take the level to say okay, this is APP, AD and other political parties – that is, influence of the military because they knew that if the taken much time and several meetings. Some of s a i d , " i f y o u w a n t t o DO a deer ,a female deer. what we should do as a party or this is what we during the period of the defunct UNCP and South West at that time and the northern bloc came Federal High Court, Abuja. FHC/ABJ/CS/636/2021, R a t i f i c a t i o n a n d them agreed, people like Alani Bankole, Chief FHC/ABJ/CS/637/2021, Enforcement. succeed,double your failure RE a drop of golden sun. should not do as a party and carefully look at some DPP - I contested under the platform of DPN for together as a political party for sure, the PDP will not Olabode George agreed to stay with us and others Justice Anwuli Chikere gave errors we made in the last six years and see how the membership of the House of Assembly. You have a chance to install a leadership. The government went to stay with AD. In all these, my experience the order following separate FHC/ABJ/CS/638/2021, O t h e r d e f e n d a n t s rate".Some students do not want MI a name ,I call myself. we can quickly push as a party and as a know how the military behaved at the time. The of the day and the military had made up their minds and the lessons learnt about bringing together ex parte applications filled on a n d F H C / A B J / include the Director- to attempt difficult tasks because FA a long long way to run. government to see how we can cover about 30, 40 elections were not concluded before the parties about what they wanted to do for the so-called stability divergent interests for national cohesion and their behalf by their lawyer, CS/639/2021. General of the DSS, Mr percent of it and then convince people and ask became defunct immediately General of the country - they were going to give the Presidency party success are very significant; I did not learn Temokun had argued in Yusuf Bichi and the they do not want any blame for SO a needle pulling thread . them yes, we promised so many things that we Abdulsalami Abubakar took over and had his Mr Tope Temokun. to a particular section of the county which was the as a mere onlooker but as someone who has been Justice Chikere ordered the separate suits that his Attorney-General of the failure. People who don't want to LA a note to follow so . could not fulfil because we found so many things transition programme which went on for nine South West. It was not only about shifting power to the part of the real process that birthed the current that were not in place. On the issue of the months and culminated into handing over that the DSS should release clients were entitled to Federation, Mr Abubakar TI a drink with jam and bread . South West but to a particular person, Chief Olusegun democratic dispensation in Nigeria. I feel much fundamental right to Malami (SAN). The make mistake cannot master economy, we expected to have the oil price at 100- power to a democratically-elected government Obasanjo and this did not go down well with us. We t h e a p p l i c a n t s w i t h empowered to lead in the national interest and lead a freedom of thought, matter has been adjourned what they do .It is better to fail That will bring us back to do. 120 dollars per barrel but it came down to USD 27 in 1999. Then, two parties emerged and I was tried to reach our best to reach out to our seniors like truly national party to much success nationwide. immediate effect. They had per barrel and now, it is not going beyond 70. part of negotiations for the formation of APP. conscience and religion, until Aug. 2 for hearing. Chief Alani Bankole, Chief Bode George and others in DTN sued the DSS, President We went into the convention despite my young the South West, for them to know that there was a August 8, 2021 |8 August 8, 2021 |2 News Editorial We have comparative advantage in cocoa, cashew crops –OGSG Business h e O g u n S t a t e to guide them at the production World breast feeding week Government has said that period for maximum yields, Tit has comparative urging farmers to utilise the breastfeeding experience. advantage in cash crops such as opportunity judiciously and We use innovation to eginning from Sunday, August 1st to cocoa and cashew, which are advised them against sale of Saturday, 7th August, the world unite Research has shown that breast milk capable of boosting its Gross the seedlings. to celebrate what is globally referred contains substances that induce sleep and National Product (GDP), "Next to cocoa, cashew add value to existing B especially in this era of economic happens to be one of the to as World Breastfeeding Week. This theme calmness in babies and when babies sleep diversification from crude oil to foreign exchange products that of this year's celebration is “Protect better, parents sleep better. Breastfeeding agriculture. can improve our GDP. In this also has a calming effect nursing mothers C o m m i s s i o n e r f o r era of diversification from oil markets –Adegunwa Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility”. Agriculture, Dr. Adeola Odedina to agriculture, cashew is one of r. Seleem Adegunwa, and the Nigerian Idol resonates Apart from being very apt, this theme is in because the oxytocin hormone is released made this known while the crops that can thrive with Managing Director of one hundred percent with sync with the thematic area 2 of the World during breastfeeding. addressing farmers during the comparative advantage. That MRite Foods Limited, consumers' feedback in terms of distribution of free improved is why Governor Abiodun is makers of Nigeria's favorite Bigi passion and what they care Breastfeeding Week-SDG 2030 campaign On how quickly a baby can drain the cashew seedlings at Ikenne Farm emphasising that seedlings drinks, Rite sausages, and about,” he affirmed. which highlights the links between breast, research says it may only take a Settlement, an initiative meant to should be given free to leading energy drink brand, The Managing Director also healthy baby about 5 to 10 minutes to empty alleviate the plight of small farmers. There will be due Fearless, has affirmed that revealed that the experience and breastfeeding and survival, health and holder farmers from the adverse diligence in the distribution innovation has been at the heart e x p o s u r e o f t h e m u s i c wellbeing of women, children and nations. the breast and get all the milk they need. effect of COVID-19 pandemic. and our Extension Agents will of Rite Foods Ltd operations as it competition are good for the It is generally agreed that breastfed babies Dr. Odedina noted that the monitor the process in their endears 'our brands' to brand and looks forward to future It is a global celebration of breastfeeding State Governor, Prince Dapo various farms across the consumers across the country. partnerships with other credible efforts including breastfeeding promotion, grow into more intelligent children with Abiodun is passionate in helping State", he assured. He made this assertion at a platforms and urged the intelligence quotients up to eight points farmers with needed inputs to The Chairman, Ogun State session with the media while contestants to work hard and keep support, education, research, progressive grow quality cocoa and cashew Cashew Growers Association, hosting the winner of the up the 'Rite' energy in their trends and normalizing breastfeeding as the higher than those who are bottle fed. They products that would improve Chief Sunday Adeniji, said Nigerian Idol, Kingdom pursuits. also have higher immunity and resistance to foreign exchange, boost farmers' Ogun farmers are lucky to Kroseide, and other top The winner of the Nigerian gold standard of infant nutrition. have a Governor who has diseases. There is also the salacious argument livelihood and create more jobs L-R: Immediate past Rotary District 9142 Governor, Mr Ndukwe Chukwu, Group Managing Director, FBN Holdings Plc and contestants of the music Idol, Kingdom, and other top The week calls attention to the need to for youths. placed optimal value on Chairman of the occasion, Mr UK Eke, MFR and the newly installed Rotary District 9142 Governor, Mr Okechukwu Okonkwo during competition, who paid a contestants expressed their exclusively breastfeed infants for their all- about the ownership of the breast between the Represented by the Director agriculture which has the installation of a new District Governor…recently courtesy visit to the company's appreciation to the company for baby and the father which serves as a big of Tree Crops and Rural benefitted farmers and other corporate headquarters in Lagos. throwing its weight behind the round development. Professionals Development Services, Mr. agricultural value-chains “Innovation is at the heart of platform that has given them recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six comic relief to much harried citizens. James Oyesola, Dr. Odedina actors. Rite Foods which reflects in prominence and urged the described the move as pivotal in Speaking on behalf of other months, with a gradual introduction of Beyond the foregoing, nursing mothers everything that we do and being company not to relent while also the State, saying the nurtured beneficiaries, Mr. Ayo CBN lifts DisCos, others with innovative is our way of adding calling on other stakeholders to appropriate family foods in the second six should ensure that they take all the crops would be free from pests. Awoyade, applauded the State value to existing markets,” emulate Rite Foods limited. immunizations and vaccines for their babies He assured that more aids Governor whose agricultural Adegunwa stated. Rite Foods as a company months and ongoing breastfeeding for two would be provided to them, as programmes have lured him to He further explained that the focuses on platforms with large years or beyond. It teaches mothers how to as at when due to keep diseases at bay and the well as repair of link roads to invest in agriculture, adding company is known for its new numbers that align with various farms across the State, that the free cashew seedlings N156.33bn to boost power supply ways of thinking which enables properly breastfeed a new born baby. It ratio of mother to infant transmitted diseases consumers and make an impact in adding that Agric officers from would further boost their it to add value by supporting the society. Likewise, the Bigi recommends “holding the baby and at zero level. the Ministry would be on ground livelihoods. he Central Bank of its Nigerian Electricity Meanwhile, Nigeria was will be restored once the great talents through identified brand has emerged at the heart of squeezing the breast by placing the thumb and A school of thought believes that the high Nigeria (CBN) has Market Stabilization thrown into darkness on national grid is back. credible platforms that uplift q u a l i t y a n d e x c e l l e n c e , level of juvenile delinquencies in the society Islamic group, SOJ urges children Tdisbursed N156.33 F a c i l i t y - 2 i n i t i a t i v e Wednesday afternoon as the He said, “Dear Esteemed people and aligns with its promoting talent discovery in finger far enough back from the areola”. billion to Distribution released N129.29 billion to national electricity grid b u s i n e s s a n d c o n s u m e r music through the just concluded is as a result of consumption of cow milk Customers, We regret to Part of the objective of the week is to to speak against molestation Companies (DisCos) to boost 11 DisCos. The the fund collapsed around 12.26 PM. inform you that the power connection strategy. Nigerian Idol, while at the same sensitize mothers and supporters to join the resulting in an erosion of time-honoured electricity supply in the was to provide liquidity This was confirmed by outage being experienced in “As a company, we bring time espousing its interest in n Islamic Organization, Psychotherapist, Mrs. Hadiza country. This was disclosed support and stimulate separate statements issued freshness and innovation to a creating platforms where values. Muhammed said that it is our franchise states is due to place or platforms that align with various narratives to encourage breastfeeding Sister Of Jannah (SOJ), by the apex bank in its critical infrastructure b y t h e e l e c t r i c i t y abundant talents abound in the Abeokuta Branch, imperative for female children System Collapse of the our core business objectives as country. like encouraging nursing mothers to get the We congratulate all nursing mothers and A Monetary Policy Committee investment needed to Distribution Companies Ogun State, has said that child t o s p e a k o u t a g a i n s t N a t i o n a l G r i d w h i c h well as our talent support It has 12 leading variants right bra fit to will make breastfeeding easy, urge them to eat healthy, drink enough clean molestation and abuse was a molestation, especially while Communique released after improve service delivery (DISCOS) in the country. occurred at about 12:22 pm. initiatives that consumers can which include the Bigi Cola, Bigi thank a nursing mom, find time to rejuvenate water, take adequate rest and observe all non- great sin before the Allah, which noticing or observing strange the recently held Monetary and collection efficiency. Ikeja, Eko and Kaduna Ikeja Electric said, “Dear connect with. This helps us to Orange, Bigi Apple, Bigi Bitter pharmaceutical safety protocols. Happy should not be committed by any attitude towards them by male Policy Committee (MPC). “On the National Mass Electricity Distribution Esteemed Customer, the expand the space to meet the Lemon, Bigi Soda Water, Bigi and encourage women to share their human being, as it was attracted counterparts. According to the document, Metering Programme Company informed their current power outage is due passion and demands of our Lemon & Lime, and Bigi World Breastfeeding Week. special penalties before the Muhammed said female CBN disbursed N36.04 (NMMP), N36.04 billion customers of the power to a nationwide system consumers,” he added. Tropical. Allah. children should not hesitate to billion to 17 Meter Asset was disbursed to 17 Meter outage on their social media collapse that occurred at When asked whether the Others are Bigi Chapman, Bigi The State Zonal Coordinator, speak out or report to the Providers and nine DisCos, Asset Providers, to nine (9) h a n d l e . T h e H e a d , concluded music competition, Tamarind, Bigi Cherry Cola, Bigi about 12:26hrs. Power N i g e r i a n I d o l , m e t t h e Mrs. Rashidat Mobolaji Alli authority whenever they were for the procurement and DisCos, for the procurement Corporate Communication Ginger Lemon, and Bigi Ginger supply will be restored expectations of the company's Ale, as well as Rite Foods' made this known during a-day facing with such challenge of installation of 657,562 and installation of 657,562 being molested by any a t K a d u n a E l e c t r i c , gradually to various parts of p a r t n e r s h i p i n v e s t m e n t . Fearless Redberry, Fearless awareness campaign against electricity meters. electricity meters”, the apex child molestation in the State, individual or group of Abdulazeez Abdullahi the network as soon as the Adegunwa said it exceeded it. Classic Energy Drinks, Rite with the theme "Stand Against individuals. Also, the apex bank, under bank stated. promised that electricity Grid is stabilized.” “We realize our consumers Spicy, Bigi Beef Sausage roll, Child Molestation", held for Al- Muhammed highlighted and target audience love music and Rite Sausage roll. already envisioned him This is not the time to Hudah Group of Schools, Oke- some of the methods adopted Sterling Bank, C'River partner on health supply chain transformation project as a future Inspector pander to mere sentiments and Aregba, Abeokuta, Ogun State by molester to have access to General of Police in Travails of Abba Kyari jejune rhetoric. Let the capital. the victims, such as targeting I She said that the Prophet their erroneous parts of their terling Bank Plc has SterlingBank would de- Ukachukwuexplained state could achieve its Nigeria. investigators and the courts do (Ramon Olorunwa Abbas) the years to show the world Muhammad S.A.W, said that body, luring them, fulfilling s i g n e d a risk any sector of the that health is one of the five He is brave, young, their work. Nigeria should not objective without functional said he was in cahoots with that there is no state support "play with them for the first their needy, wooing or M e m o r a n d u m o f Nigerian economy that is sectors where Sterling pharmaceutical services. charismatic, affable and Kyari and gave the detail of for criminality. Government be made to look like the nation S seducing them, advised them is on trial. The only person on seven years (of their life), then Understanding (MoU) with willing to adopt a similar Bank is concentrating She said, “We are ready to intelligent. I was excited their affiliation to a #US court has often argued that it was teach them for the next seven to share their feelings with an strategy through re- whenever I heard his name. trial here is Kyari and perhaps the Cross River State investments under its drive this innovative probing him (Hushpuppie) indeed its determination to years, then advise them for the elderly ones whenever they imagining finance. This is He represented apromising our #criminal justice system G o v e r n m e n t a n d a HEART's of Sterling arrangement to get results over a $24m fraudulent rid the nation of fraudulent next seven years (and after were not comfortable or when consortium of healthcare about putting in place the programme in a bid to make future. He was so efficient he school-finance scheme. crimes that birthed the which often fails to detect and something bordering their and what is very important to that....)", noted that the above providers to provide services structure to render service an impact in the Nigerian became the go-to-person for Kyari himself has rushed Criminal Code Section 419 punish high profile criminals minds. us is to ensure that people get Hadith of the Prophet gives us the before introducing formal successive IGPs to burst the out a very soggy statement to which stipulates jail terms because state officials have guidance to divide the She implored parents and for the Cross River Health economy. The other sectors universal access to quality banking transactions in a most notorious crimes in pronounce his innocence. for financial crimes. been compromised. upbringing of a child into three guidance to have cordial S u p p l y C h a i n are Education, Agriculture, medicines. We will ensure different parts of Nigeria. Some of his low and high Here is an opportunity to Head or tail, Kyari is the stages. relationship with their wards, Transformation Project. bid to ensure a win-win Renewable Energy and that people in rural areas, Then, suddenly, in what profile fans are also engaging show that while there are a biggest loser. His reputation She said that in Islam, human adding that it is important to Speaking at the signing situation for the parties Transportation. Also general hospitals, secondary seemed like out-of-character, in fruitless campaigns to few bad eggs out of a has been tainted. He has sexuality is governed by Islamic always monitor them while ceremony in Lagos over the i n v o l v e d i n t h e speaking, Dr Betta Edu, facilities and private he was seen at a social affirm his above-board population of over 211 sabotaged his own hard work. law (Shari'a) and sexual violation growing up and also prevent weekend, Mr Obinna arrangement, he said. Commissioner for Health, facilities, primary healthcare gathering where wealth was character while dismissing million people, majority of It is a lesson for law is regarded as a violation of moral them from being expose to Ukachukwu, Divisional The MoU is the sequel to C r o s s R i v e r S t a t e , c e n t r e s a n d e v e n nude pictures and videos, flaunted with reckless the weighty allegations Nigerians are conscientious. enforcement agents to be and divine law, saying Islam is Head, Health and Education the bank's partnership with expressed happiness at dispensaries have access to especially on social media as abandon. It was bad enough against him and the request Nigeria should hand over mindful of who they associate divided claims of sexual Sectors with Sterling Bank, the Cross River State state's readiness to finally drugs. “We will open the violation into 'divine right' this contributed to child abuse that Abba Kyari attended but by FBI for Nigeria to Kyari to the FBI – Federal with. They should avoid any said, “I am excited that this is G o v e r n m e n t o n t h e implement the Health ( h u q u q u A l l a h ) a n d and other social vices. entire horizon to those who it was despicable that his extradite him to the US to Bureau of Investigation to situation which in the future h a p p e n i n g . I t i s t h e implementation of a S u p p l y C h a i n are coming in from primary may convey the impression 'interpersonal right' (huququ al- Also Speaking, Mrs. Serifat conscience was too blunt to face trial. have his day in court, except Bello advised them to be beginning of good things to Health Insurance Scheme Transformation Project. institutions. We hope to run it that they have used their 'ibad). nudge him to leave the scene T h e m o s t s e n s i b l e if there is a compelling courageous, determined and come and I hope other states tagged: Ayade Care. The She explained that the at the speed of light because privileged office to aid or abet She said child molestation when it became unpalatable. statement so far is by the reason to believe that he will considered as a serious sexual apply self-defense against in the country would scheme was launched state's healthcare policy we have lost sometimes crime. It is also a reminder that Then, out of the blues came Inspector General of Police not be fairly treated. In that crime in Islam, emphasized that anyone who might wants to replicate the strategy that has recently in Calabar, the revolves around providing there is nothing hidden under already and we hope in the an earth-shattering allegation who said they would case, Kyari may even rape is called Zina Al-Zibr or molest them, saying it is been put in place by the state capital, as part of the quality healthcare services next two to three months, we that the acclaimed super cop the sun. investigate the allegation to request to be tried in a Ightisab, noting that it fell under expected of them to be C r o s s R i v e r S t a t e effort to achieve health through universal health will be ready with facilities might be a super criminal. determine the next steps of neutral court like the the rules of Hirabah. physically fit as this would be of insurance cover for Bode Opeseitan Government to address the coverage, adding that there and drugs so that we can be Suspected super cyber the Nigeria Police Force. International Criminal Court The Guest Speaker and help to say No to any attempt of challenges in its health vulnerable citizens in is absolutely no way the fraudster, Hushpuppie Lekki, Lagos molestation. up and running.” Seleem Adegunwa Nigeria has struggled over - ICC. founder, Deeza Foundation and supply chain.” He said Cross River. DTN August 8, 2021 |9 August 8, 2021 |18

Tech&Gadgets ...with John Awe NIN-SIM integration deadline shifted to October 31 he deadline for malpractice. Commission, Engr Aliyu c o m p u l s o r y N i g e r i a n Azeez, urged citizens and Ti n t e g r a t i o n o f C o m m u n i c a t i o n s legal residents to make National Identity Numbers Commission boss Prof s u r e t h e y u s e t h e Healthy diet at 40 with SIM cards in Nigeria Umar Garba Danbatta, and opportunity to complete has been shifted again. the Director-General and the process of enrolment The deadline, which was CEO of the National and verification before the to come into effect today has Identity Management October 31st deadline. now been extended by three months to October 31. The decision to extend the CBN Says eNaira will make d e a d l i n e w a s m a d e following a request by transactions cheaper s t a k e h o l d e r s t o entral Bank of accommodate registration in “When this starts the Nigeria (CBN) has hard-to-reach remote areas CBN will move some of s a i d t h a t and to give more allowance C the balances in CBN to transactions will be cheaper f o r f o r e i g n e r s a n d digital currency. You go to to conduct with eNaira, diplomatic missions, and your bank, you decide to Nigeria's digital currency. Nigerians in diaspora to move N2 million from the The apex bank governor, comply. N10 million you have in Godwin Emefiele, who It also followed a review your account to digital spoke in Abuja at the end of of the progress of the currency they will debit the bi-monthly Monetary ife they say begins at forty, this majorly at age 40. This is usually due exercise which indicated your account and move it Policy Committee (MPC) does not mean there is no life to the low bone density. A healthy significant progress hence into your e-wallet. Aliyu Azeez meeting, said: “Our digital before forty but it means the bone can help against bone related the need to consolidate the “Then you have N2 L currency which is tagged million digital currency gains of the enrolment and landmark 40 opens another phase of an conditions. Foods rich in calcium Digital Economy are eNaira will certainly come NIN-SIM verification subsequent linkage of NIN statement, the Minister of which you can spend individual's life which requires a lot of include spinach, soybeans, dairy supporting them as required. into operation in October process across the country. to SIM. Communications and Digital across countries”. changes in our daily living. One of the products like milk and yoghurt (be They explained in the and we are working very A statement signed by The statement noted that Economy, Isa Pantami, on He noted that “the use of aspects that requires change at forty is cautious about the dairy products). statement that there are now hard for this. both the Director of Public the Nigerian government behalf of the Federal cash is declining all over NUTRITION. If you haven't gotten Getting enough vitamin D is very a total of 59.8 million unique “We believe transactions A f f a i r s , N i g e r i a n approved the extension as Government commends the the world,” noting that NIN enrolments, with an will be cheaper and more serious about your nutrition by the time critical as the body needs vitamin D to C o m m u n i c a t i o n s part of efforts to make it Kano State government and “with the advent of digital average of three to four efficient as there will be less you are 40, it is time to start. On the day absorb calcium for proper body Commission (NCC), Dr. Ike easier for its citizens within other states that have made currency, more and more SIMs per NIN. conflict.” of your 40th birthday, you are probably function. Not getting enough of these Adinde and Head of and outside the country, and NINs a key requirement for people are adopting the use With the great number of He said the economy is feeling as young as ever but the truth is leads to fragile bones which is usually Corporate Communications, legal residents to obtain the school enrolments and of electronic money to enrolment centres within going digital and “cash things within your body system are worsen by weight gain causing (NIMC), Kayode Adegoke, NIN. access to other important facilitate little commerce”. and outside the country, and cannot play in that space,” on Sunday, disclosed that as The NIN-SIM linkage services. He said cryptocurrencies beginning to take a new shape and you arthritis. Supplementation is also many more coming up, adding that “e-naira which of July 24th, there are over also makes it easier for the It was also noted that the are private monies that are must respond appropriately. As you age, available but do not result to self-help. every citizen, legal residents will represent the digital 5,500 enrolment systems security agencies to carry use of NIN in the process of not regulated, therefore your metabolism (how fast your body Ensure you speak with a certified and Nigerians living in the equivalent of cash will be within and outside the out their statutory duties and the Joint Admissions and using them is a personal converts food to energy) slows down, professional. diaspora should be able to used as fiat currency for country and this would the relevant parastatals M a t r i c u l a t i o n B o a r d decision. you begin to lose muscle mass, and 4. Fruits and green vegetables: obtain their NINs. transactions”. significantly ease the NIN under the Ministry of (JAMB) exam significantly “If you decide to use A c c o r d i n g t o t h e On how the e-naira will your hormone levels go a bit wonky, We cannot overemphasized the need enrolment process and C o m m u n i c a t i o n s a n d reduced instances of exam them, it means you are making you more prone to weight gain, to include this category of foods into work, Emefiele said: “If taking your risk. If you mood changes, and health problems you anyone's diet. For those in their 40s, it you choose to convert some make your money, we will may not have dealt with during your is essential to say that not all fruits and Danbatta decries damage, theft of telecom infrastructure of the naira in your account wish you good luck but if to e-wallet or digital you lose your money, we younger years. Fortunately, you can vegetables will be appropriate to be rof. Umar Garba High Court of Justice, who led government to do. We very necessary avenues and currency, we will support will laugh at you,” he said. increase your fat-burning capabilities, included into their diet. At 40 years, a Danbatta, executive much appreciate this the delegation, commended opportunities to integrate that. stabilize your energy, and minimize lot of people are unknowingly Pv i c e c h a i r m a n c o o p e r a t ion with the the efforts of Danbatta and ICT-based court systems as your disease risk by eating right. The diabetic. Advising such an individual ( E V C ) , N i g e r i a n judiciary and we are NCC in fast-tracking digital well as digitised justice need for proper nutrition will help you to consume pineapple which has a C o m m u n i c a t i o n s committed to ensuring that the transformation of governance delivery systems for the look and feel your best. The high glycemic index may be Commission (NCC) has cooperation grows stronger and other sectors of the efficient and effective consumption of a healthy diet definitely counterproductive. People in this age expressed worry on the and stronger going forward,” economy. administration of justice in increases one's life expectancy by should consume green vegetables, continuous wilful damage he said. “It is in line with the above the state and we request and theft of telecom that the Kano State Judiciary reducing the risk of diabetes, high blood cucumber, garden eggs, carrots and Abdullahi Ado Bayero, NCC's intervention in this infrastructure across the chief registrar of Kano State is determined to explore all regard,” he said. pressure, obesity among other diseases. other fruits and veggies with known country. You can add the foods recommended low glycemic index. It is advisable to Danbatta spoke during a below to your daily food intake. speak with your doctor to know your courtesy visit by a high- We're ready to deploy 5G technology – NCC 1. Skimmed milk: Most people as health status and dietician to plan a powered delegation of the he Executive Vice Three frequency bands Kano State Judiciary to the across the nation. young adults indulge in whole milk menu for you. C h a i r m a n o f t h e He further explained that the required for 5G coverage had NCC zonal office in Kano. which are loaded with fats and these 5. Garlic and ginger: The N i g e r i a n commission had already b e e n a s s i g n e d f o r t h e A statement by NCC T people continue unknowingly over the combination of these natural food C o m m u n i c a t i o n s submitted a proposal for the deployment, according to age of 40. It is impossible to exclude fat additives is critical for an improved quoted the NCC boss as Commission (NCC), Prof rollout of 5G to the federal Danbatta, who pointed out that from any healthy diet combination but immune system more than any other saying that the criminal acts Umar Danbatta, has declared government for approval since the country could not afford to contribute to degrading the be left behind by progressive you must begin to reduce them from food for any age group. They are both that all is set for the rollout of the prerogative lies solely with quality of service (QoS) in 5G services across the the Federal government to do countries across the world that hidden sources. Consume skimmed milk loaded with antibacterial compounds. the country, and since the country. so. had adopted the technology. Emefiele (milk that fat had been removed from) as It can also be used to replace some NCC has no prosecutorial The NCC boss said all that a way of reducing your daily fat intake. food spices p o w e r, t h e n e e d t o was required of it as a 2. Fish: Well, this is not to say that you 6. Tiger nuts: Until recently, no strengthen collaboration regulator had been done, Facebook restricts IPOB's new page on the platform cannot consume meat again, but fish one really knew much about the with the judicial arm of the remaining the green light from the Federal government to roll ocial media giant, Ekpa wrote (Sic). should be your primary source of protein. potential health benefits of this government at all levels has Facebook Nigeria is not count charge of treason, become expedient. out the services soon. F a c e b o o k , h a s This comes months after unconnected with the fact treasonable felony, The need to obtain omega 3 fatty acid for ancient food. Tiger nuts are rich in T h e E V C m a d e t h e According to Danbatta, restricted the new the group had alleged that proper cell functioning at this age cannot fibre content even richer than other revelation during the public S that it has become a rich terrorism and illegal Facebook page of the Facebook shut down the be over emphasized. Scaly sea fish and often suggested sources of fiber, such the commission will never inquiry on the draft frequency resource for people possession of firearms, f o l d i t s a r m s w h i l e spectrum (fees and pricing, proscribed Indigenous page of its leader, Nnamdi determined to expose the among others, after he crabs have been found to be quite healthy. as oat bran, rice bran, peaches, unscrupulous citizens People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu. People who have crossed this age line cabbage, pears, apple, carrots, jack and annual operating levy alleged ”misrule in jumped bail in 2017 and damage critical telecom regulations held on Thursday, This was disclosed by a Back in January, the Nigeria and the evil left the country. He was should also reduce deep fat fried foods, beans and chia seeds. Fibre helps your infrastructure since that in Abuja. member of the proscribed Media and Publicity perpetrators of the regime repatriated last month because the strength of their bodies to body by providing simple relief (and affects the quality of service Prof Danbatta said this organization, Simon Ekpa, Secretary, Comrade Emma that allegedly enthrone a from Kenya by the followed a series of pre-trial process or digest foods have reduced. It is prevention) of constipation and also obtainable in the country. on Twitter. Powerful, alleged in a better life for the Nigerian government and “ T h e r e i n l i e s t h e exercises earlier carried out by best to enjoy your fish without frying. keeps you fuller, longer, aiding in “Our new Facebook statement that the shutting Nigerian masses.” r e m a n d e d i n t h e 3. Calcium rich foods: Osteoporosis weight loss and weight maintenance. importance of the judiciary MTN and Airtel networks, w h i c h j u s t i f i e d t h e page has been blocked down of Mazi Kanu's N n a m d i K a n u i s Department of State is a serious condition that begins to set in It is also a great way to lower in the work that we have restricted by Facebook,” F a c e b o o k p a g e b y been assigned by the commission's decision to currently facing an 11- Services (DSS) custody. cholesterol. commence the rollout plan August 8, 2021 |10 August 8, 2021 |16 Feature Award News Encounter Accounting for Ogun's Our chairmen should be rising investment profile accessible –Oladunjoye because people used to think that the Chairman is By Kunle Somorin above everybody. I think to a large extent we showed he Nigerian Investment Promotion that a Chairman is to serve Commission (NIPC), in its 2021 second quarter report for investment the people and he is T supposed to be resident announcement, put the estimated investment into Ogun State at $500 million, making the amongst his people and he state the preferred investment destination We continue to make i s s u p p o s e d t o b e representing 30 per cent of the total “ accessible. A Chairman announcement in Q2. efforts to improve the should not change his Lagos State, with $441.3 million worth of State's ranking on the local phone line and should pick investment announcement representing 26 per OGSIEC Chairman, Barr. Babatunde Osibodu flanked by some Commissioners presenting people's calls. A Chairman, cent, was second in the quarter under review. an appreciative plaque to the Nigerian Gateway Team led by Dare Folarin when he has a project Curiously, the NIPC report showed that 14 and global ease of doing should still get back to his projects were covered in the investment business index so as to people to ask what they announcement in manufacturing, energy, need most. It has to be Com. Tunde Oladunjoye information and communication, as well as real promote and encourage local people oriented. During my estate. tenure, we first met with Anybody who is familiar with events in Ogun and foreign direct e thank God for the of ISEYA. I have been there support given to us and I know that it is not easy kings, artisans and all since May 29, 2019, will agree that the state's stakeholders to ask for what rising investment profile does not owe to investment in the State. We OGSIEC thanks by the electorate. but we will continue to W they wanted before our More importantly, I want to say support them strategically. happenstance. retreat. Finally, it is said in From the get go, the state governor, Prince consequently distilled our that, on behalf of the APC we We will continue to advise Dapo Abiodun, was keen on exploring the trusted our candidates. them but more importantly, I the bible, it is said in the opportunities presented by Ogun's geo- vision into our 5 Furthermore, they should know must say that about fifteen Koran that if you do good location. To Gov Abiodun, the state's proximity Nigerian Gateway that to whom much is given, years ago when I was going you only do it for your sake. to Lagos, its gateway status to the West African developmental pillars with much is expected. We have been to become Chairman, you If you are elected do not forget that you are still market through Benin Republic and sharing he Chairman and Board of the talking about moving the local asked me a question at the either land or water (or both) boundaries with acronym ISEYA. We coming back. That is why Ogun State Independent Electoral government forward and we had premises of Printing five neighbouring states should propel the state Corporation that what will I you see some people embarked on the Commission, OGSIEC, have the Caretaker until recently. We into economic prosperity. T expect the new Chairmen to key do that will be unique at the relocating after their tenure expressed gratitude to the Editorial Team However, the governor also understood that, implementation of the pillars in into the Building Our Future Council and I told you that because they lived above for the state to convert its strategic opportunity of the Nigerian Gateway for the staunch a g e n d a o f t h e p r e s e n t my first goal is to go to the people who voted them into into tangible gains, it had to commit to investing with the 'I' for support provided by the paper before, Council and demystify the power. I pray that for these in infrastructure, technology, human capital and administration being the same during and after the just concluded local we want to thank the political party especially the five pillars office of the Chairman sets of young people theirs strong structural institutions. Within Prince Infrastructure which is government elections in Ogun State. will not be like that. Comrade Ambali Abiodun's first year in office, Ogun investment parties for the way they Presenting a plaque of appreciation to the “ drive was already technology-driven, with tech very fundamental and team, the Chairman, Barrister Babatunde and ICT hubs and incubation centres providing conducted themselves. No the necessary know-how to catalyse economic relates to other pillars and Osibodu said this inter alia “We thank you NIPR fumes over appointment of new growth. for what you have done to make the local victor or vanquished. We did A functional LG will make The Ogun State Government has also enablers, government election successful. You were established investment agencies, such as the also very supportive in publishing our not hear of any untoward military spokesperson, General Sawyer Ogun State Enterprise Development Agency news and covering the election. You event either before, during (OGSEDA), to provide entrepreneurial literacy ensured throughout the process that the life more abundant services, capacity development and access to people were adequately informed. So we and after the election. I have start-up capital to support Micro Small and doing business index so as to promote and appreciate you, we thank you and we say Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). encourage local and foreign direct investment in God bless you. We say more grease to said it before, I would say it – Comrade Ambali, NULGE President At the 2020 United Kingdom Economic the State. We consequently distilled our vision igerian Gateway's Summit – Focus on Africa, Prince Abiodun your elbow and more successes over the developmental growth and foundation of development, into our 5 developmental pillars with acronym again. Those who were Dare Folarin caught development across the state. made a strong case for investing in Ogun and ISEYA. We embarked on the implementation of years. Thank you and God bless you.” He you get it right in Nigeria. up with the National I say congratulations to the outlined his administration's efforts put in place the pillars with the 'I' for Infrastructure which is thereafter fielded questions on sundry victorious be magnanimous, N to ensure Ogun was Nigeria's top investment very fundamental and relates to other pillars and issues. Excerpts: P re s i d e n t o f N U L G E , elected Chairmen and What are the challenges destination. Interestingly, a good number of enablers,” he said. those who did not win should Comrade Ambali during the political functionaries. I wish currently facing NULGE? investment initiatives so far have been in The governor also spoke about policy and What is your message to Ogun State inauguration of the local them a successful and happy Challenges are normal and sectors such as power, infrastructure, agro- regulatory reforms, including the restructuring of indigenes now that you have successfully go back home and prepare for government chairmen in Ogun tenure. we are used to them . It is a processing, technology and real estate. This is land acquisition process to remove all conducted the local government elections? next time. It's only three State. He shares his dreams in normal thing especially reflective of the same initiatives and sectors the bottlenecks and red tapes. The Ogun State Land Our message to indigenes of our state is this interview. Excerpts; How as it been in Abuja as when you are into human NIPC quoted in its Q2 report on investment Administration and Revenue Management clear. Firstly, we want to thank them for NULGE President? development. We are also announcement. years and we wish everyone What are your views on the Systems is being implemented to digitalise land their peaceful conduct on the day. We did It's been a struggle for engaging the Governors who Except anyone wants to discountenance acquisition for both ease and efficiency, with an recent elections in Ogun State? f r e e d o m f o r l o c a l not hear of any disturbance in the length of them goodluck. are the big bosses in politics cause and effect, this cannot be a co-incidence. upgraded Geographic Information System (GIS) For us in NULGE, we have governments. Our belief is and breadth of Ogun State so we say and for us to convince them Whether it is OCP Africa, a Moroccan-based for a more transparent land administration. always clamoured that no that local government should to free the local government. kudos to our people for once again multinational investing a total of N9billion in Perhaps to most ambitious effort at boosting matter what, we prefer the be strengthened, democracy You know this is not child's fertilizer blending plant with a production Ogun state's investment profile is the massive showing their peaceful nature. Secondly, democratically elected should be deepened. There play. We hope the Governors capacity of over 600,000metric tons, or investment in road construction. Before now, one we want to thank the political parties for political leadership for the should be direct funding of will key into the popular Terratiga Limited, an investor from Netherland of the most horrendous impediments to attracting wonderful. It has been all good news not Relations Department the way they conducted themselves. No he Nigerian Institute “We have sent out local government because we local government system advocacy so that we can investing in animal feeds with a production investors to the state was the poor state of its just during the elections but leading up to victor or vanquished. We did not hear of of Public Relations several correspondences to differently? This deliberate are of the opinion that because we believe there capacity of 100 tons per day and 1.2million roads. Activities around primary production and it. The media has excelled itself in this actualize absolute autonomy any untoward event either before, during (NIPR) has expressed p u b l i c a n d p r i v a t e policy of embarrassing a appointing caretakers amount should be autonomy for local for local governments. It tones per annum, one thing is certain about transportation of raw materials to secondary case, be they print, electronic or online. T professional body for Ogun as an investment destination – ease of and after the election. I have said it before, anger over the appointment of organisations on the legal to abuse of constitutional governments. We believe will relieve the Governors production sites were at the mercy of bad rural We thank every member of the media for image-maker and crisis doing business has truly been enhanced under and urban roads, thereby discouraging small I would say it again. Those who were Major General Benjamin implications of such procedures because Section 71 local government is the and the state governments Gov Abiodun. victorious be magnanimous, those who what they have done for us in this case. I Olufemi Sawyer as the new appointments which are communicators is very says a democratically elected incubation centre for and save them a lot of businesses. also wish to commend the Commissioners Ogun State's standing on the World Bank However, roads across the state are being did not win should go back home and military spokesperson. against the law”, the senior unfair and unfortunate.” political leadership at local political development, local pressure because many ease of doing business index kept improving aggressively constructed or rehabilitated. One of prepare for next time. It's only three years and staff of OGSIEC. Everybody, every Sawyer resumed at the Fellow told PRNigeria. The NIPR official said government is the norm. What government is the closest to people coming to them will since it was ranked 12th among 37 states in Prince Abiodun's first moves as governor was to and we wish everyone of them goodluck. single person went beyond the call of Defence Headquarters on He regretted that this there are set parameters of Ogun State has done is a the people and once you have no longer be coming to them 2018. One of the measures attributed to this establish the Ogun State Roads Maintenance Thirdly, I want to thank the security duty. I don't want to name names but Friday as the Director of would be the third time the knowledge that must be welcome development. We a f u n c t i o n a l l o c a l and they will be free to do continued improvement was the establishment Agency (OGROMA). The decision of the agencies for everything that they did to every single one we called upon them and Defence Information (DDI). DHQ would flout the acquired before anyone hope the Chairmen and all the government over 35 per cent other things. Communities of Business Environment Council in September governor to also ask each ward across the state to make this a success. We called upon them they answered us. From Commissioners The NIPR lamented that the requirement by appointing can practice public political functionaries that are of Nigeria's problems would would no longer go to the 2019. The council has been implementing nominate roads that would attract immediate to those at the gate. Everyone, they went relations. elected will liveup to the have been solved. Our belief Governor to demand for reforms aimed at harmonising and streamlining early and they rose to the task so we thank Armed Forces disregarded the non-certified persons to the intervention led to the establishment of the Ogun beyond the call of duty. If I have omitted expectation of the people and is that as the bill will be boreholes. We hope that it regulations for industrial development in the them tremendously. Fourthly we thank the statutory provisions on the position. He stressed that the law State Public Works Agency (OGPWA). any particular stakeholder or person, they establishing the NIPR also usher in growth and transmitted to state houses of would return the glorious state. Between January and June alone, the state had NGOs, they also they observed, they gave appointment, noting that only “For Heads for Account, should forgive me because we are truly development to nooks and assembly, we expect the days of local governments. Gov Abiodun recently told virtual spent a total of N7.38billion on roads us ideas, they gave us suggestions. Some professionals should hold Legal, Engineering and makes it a criminal crannies of Ogun State. Our Speakers and honourable participants at the Nigeria-British Chamber of construction and rehabilitation, because Gov we followed, some we couldn't but they grateful for how this had gone. We pray such positions whether in Medical Departments, for offence for anybody to We have over 70 per cent of view is that once you have a members to do the needful by Commerce (NBCC) webinar that the people of Abiodun is a firm believer in investing in good were very cooperative, they were good that any lessons to be learnt, there are p u b l i c o r p r i v a t e instance, they assign practice PR in Nigeria Nigerians residing in the functional local government voting for absolute financial local governments, if you the state would continue to build their future roads as an impetus for industrialisation and partners in progress. I can't mention any always lessons to learn, they will be learnt organisations. qualified and certified without a license. system, it will stem the tide of and political autonomy for are able to fix that, together by constantly seeking to improve how attracting investment. particular one but they were partners in by us. We know we have learnt lessons. A council member, who accountants, lawyers, The law, according to business is conducted in the state. So next time we are called upon, we the Fellow, provides insecurity, it would stem the local governments. That is democratic dividends will progress, we thank them. I also want to pleaded anonymity, said the engineers and doctors. tide of poverty, it would “We continue to make efforts to improve the * Somorin is Chief Press Secretary to Gov. would do it even better. imprisonment, fine, or the way to go because once permeate all strata of the State's ranking on the local and global ease of thank the media, the media have been institute would meet and “Why should they treat address women inclusion and Dapo Abiodun both for offenders. you get it right at the local society. consider action to be taken. the Information/Public i t w o u l d a d d r e s s government which is the August 8, 2021 |11 August 8, 2021 |17 MediaWorld Opinion News JAMB to conduct mop-up UTME Media regulation will force quacks Our journalists are our last hope for 18,000 candidates August 6 he Joint Admissions He also urged the n the big spirit of our broad citizens like us that there is still and Matriculation affected candidates to print democratic tongue, mind, heart, hope. A lot of Nigerians have given TBoard(JAMB) says it f r e s h e x a m i n a t i o n Ieyes, nostrils, ears and skin, this up, and they can't be blamed; the has fixed August 6 for the notification slips from column is devoting today to some people (religious leaders, private to go for training –Odunaro 18,000 candidates who JAMB's website, which ardent followers of it. It is letting entrepreneurs, politicians and missed the UTME to retake contain details of the venue some readers pour their hearts out systems) they looked up to have the examination. and time — beginning from with respect to our “Journalists are failed them. Nigeria shall survive Fabian Benjamin, JAMB August 1. bandits” which appeared last Friday. and will be great again by God's spokesperson, broke the “Following a detailed The fabulous readers who number grace. news in a statement in Abuja investigation and careful among the column's main-stream *Good morning, Sir. I read yesterday. analysis of the highly- followers cut across various through your interesting piece and JAMB Announces Mop- successful 2021 UTME, It was not as bad as these five geographical spaces of our country my standpoint comes from this up UTME Date For 18,000 and with due consultation and across the professions of our quote. “Of course, the Khashoggi Candidates (resulting in gracious or ten years“ ago. Health, educated and academic elite. Of treatment was much earlier on in B e n j a m i n s a i d t h e concession) with the Tony Afejuku those selected one or two are Nigeria (on 19th October 1986) e x a m i n a t i o n w i l l b e National Examination provision of water, females. What gives this columnist visited on our own dear Dele conducted in selected areas C o u n c i l ( N E C O ) agriculture. These are what I immense joy is that they pour out Giwa.” My sincere question is: do across the country. concerning the timetable of their patriotic saliva with respect to we have journalists these days who According to him, the the council's ongoing SSCE, refer to as basic needs. I don't our country's current predicament can tell the truth in the face of candidates writing the JAMB has scheduled a which its political helmspersons threats of death? I see many examination are being Mop-up UTME for Friday, see us going into a situation especially at the centre of journalists these days being drafted notified through both text 6th August 2021, in some governance are turning bleaker and into political positions as Chief m e s s a g e s o n t h e i r selected locations across the where we will have people beg bleaker day by day and day by day Press Officers, Commissioners of designated phone numbers nation,” the statement read. for food. But if we do not without qualms, but with severe Communication and media officers and their JAMB profiles. pains to the ruled, the unfortunate and their force of eloquence and produce enough food we will bearers of the brunt of rudderless vibrant zeal as the 4th wheel of the Vocational Education: Tetfund builds presidencynologists. government estate comes to an end. end up there one day. You see These readers share perfectly and Will the real journalists stand up N245m training centre in MAPOLY children going to beg for left- in-to-to this columnist's sentiment and be counted? and positive and courageous, brave *Thank you sir for this etermined to boost "Our focus, intention over food in hotels. In the and bold hope that things cannot professorial piece. I read and read Te c h n i c a l a n d and hope as a government continue as they are now in your and reread and saw truth DV o c a t i o n a l is that, MAPOLY should South West, we have not As a journalist I be the producer of country, my country, our country. embellished in the article. Of a E d u c a t i o n T r a i n i n g gotten to that stage and our “ Our journalists and columnists must truth, it takes extra boldness to tell (TVET), Tertiary Education technical manpower for the state, nation and world know that the rise to the occasion and become the whole truth at a time like this in Trust Fund (Teftund) has at large . The center will Chairmen need to something bandit-journalists and bandit- Nigeria. *I have read the masterly, turned the sod of a N245m u l t r a - m o d e r n s k i l l therefore complement the profession has gone columnists to make our country the scholarly piece twice. It's so loaded critical so that we do not get acquisition and vocational e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p progressive country it is destined to and rich. The man Buhari bared his training center at the development in the to that stage. to the dogs! That be. fangs in his first coming ala GMB M o s h o o d A b i o l a P o l y t e c h n i c . " , t h e not withstanding, Happy reading! *The very last two with his draconian press-gag Polytechnic, Abeokuta. Commissioner noted. paragraphs nailed it. As a journalist I decrees. We can't forget what Nduka The multi-million naira I n h i s w e l c o m e know that the profession has gone to Irabor and Tunde Thompson went project under the 2018 remarks, the Acting those who are the dogs! That not withstanding, through. It appears the democratic annual intervention is slated Rector of the polytechnic, those who are committed to their apparel with which he has been to be completed within six Dr. Adeoye Odedeji, committed to their conscience must continue to stand by donned in this second coming as months. stated that the project was throw it out. Let us find a way we can regulate the mushrooming of unprofessional media men the truth. I say with boldness: PMB is getting worn out and really While performing the designed to reshaping the Chief Kayode Odunaro conscience must Afejuku belongs to the class of the because right now they are more than trained now thin. He is losing and has turning of sod, the Ogun horizon, s kills and journalists. Professional journalists should support Noble! *I don't know what APC did almost completely lost patience and State Commissioner for competence of students hief Kayode Odunaro, the Baaroyin. the effort to bring these quacks into the fold as continue to stand but it's an irony that the same media is set to show you bandit-journalists Education, Science and and artisans through Senators, why do you think this is happening? government anyway to make sure that can claim He served as Chief Press Secretary to Sincerely, having been an insider, I can conjecture trained journalists. they rode on to victory is what Technology, Prof. Abayomi vocational training and they did something. Basically like I said or journalist-bandits, pepper former Governor Olusegun Osoba . He why there is that disconnect. For the constituents, skill acquisition. C education is necessary for the electorate. As somebody who has served various by the truth. I say they're now scared of. Never have whether you are 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st Arigbabu, lauded the also served as Special Adviser, Media to their demands are sometimes outrageous, very, principals, what is your advice to journalists people been so scared to criticize estate of the realm. But I like your Teftund as a mission driven “This centre will enable f o r m e r S p e a k e r o f t h e H o u s e o f very outrageous. On the average you see a What is your personal view about the serving as image makers to politicians vis-à-vis with boldness: government as it is today. People are spirit. Our journalists are our last b o d y t o e d u c a t i o n a l us to implement the Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole. In legislator trying to avoid all those outrageous proposed national press council bill and the the claim that politicians use and dump them? afraid to offend the powers that be or hope. Whether he knows it or not, institutions. present policy of National this interview, he speaks on his expectations demands. These outrageous demands are based on national broadcasting bill designed to The issue really starts from your relationship with P r o f . A b a y o m i Board for Technical from the new Executive Chairmen in Ogun a kind of sense of entitlements of the electorate. I Afejuku belongs to to avoid being marked. If those who he will find out soon that there are regulate media practice in the country? your principal. Most of these principals, maybe, c o m m e n d e d t h e Education (NBTE) on State and the contentious media bills. give you an instance, in my capacity as aide to a are elected to serve are not criticized, bandits and that there are bandits. Being a journalist myself, I can tell you the state they do not value the role of the media in whatever management of MAPOLY acquisition of vocational legislator, I have received a letter with signature, then they have nothing to fear again. You guys should continue your of journalism, media in Nigeria has changed they are doing. If that is taken it may be concluded the class of the What is your advice for the new Chairmen? with bank account and what the fellow was They can do as they so wish for its vision and sincerity in education for smooth dramatically from what it used to be with the that they used you and dumped you. But if your harassing and confounding brand of My advice for the elected officials is within the actually requesting for to go to the extent of this taken the advantage of the career progression. advent of social media. A lot of things pass for principal appreciates your work and gives you the Noble! without fear. The propaganda that banditry bravely and boldly. Na him resources available at their disposal, they level of documentation was that his wife had TETFund to have the "The center will also aid journalism now that everybody knows is not freedom to do your work. My experience is fun. I they employed to write glamorous go taya. Plenty hailings for the great should try to address the basic needs of the given birth to children and now his concubine project, particularly at the internet literacy on journalism but nobody is saying anything. What worked very closely with my principals and stories just as the best movie column and for the flagship. people. We are talking of health, food, water could not be pregnant and he is seeking for the period the institution was individuals and enable do we do? The media will always say let us self apparently they appreciated what I did for them. producers can produce magical films *Amazing insight! Journalists and education. For instance, I do not believe legislators' assistance to mate his concubine. All g r a d u a t e s o f t h e regulate but the self regulation is not helping Number 1, number 2 and number 3. In that area, I gradually regaining its pride the local government should be so much these are stated in his own letter. This is an but a thousand lies cannot stand one should be the first estate of the anybody as we speak. If there was legislation, I want to advice my colleagues, before you take an among the comity of polytechnic to be dually involved in security. Sincerely speaking, they extreme case but we have similar cases. Rent truth. *The ironically dense and realm! This is an idea they should would not like to see the regulation being thrown appointment from any principal, you have to be on polytechnics in Nigeria. certificated. have their work cut out for them. payment, hospital bills, school fees et al. sarcastically biting essay emphasizes take seriously to stamp their away as it is like throwing the baby away with the a one-on-one familiar basis with him. If that is not "I am thrilled with " T h e s t r u c t u r e bath water. They should carry journalists along the misperception by political rogues authority on socioeconomic and construction of the centre, comprises eight offices, (Cuts in) Can't they assist in intelligence So what can be done? Do you think voter in place there may be a problem in your work, no in power of journalists and creative because if you want to promulgate a law about a matter how professional you are. It will affect your political affairs. *Sir, in my own which its training will be in t h r e e s o f t w a r e gathering? education will help? profession, you should carry the members along. writers who deploy the pencraft to little way, I dare say that this one is tandem with modern trends. laboratories, two mini Of course, at that level in addition to the Yes, we need voter education. We should educate job subsequently. You yourself should be exposed The sponsor of that bill which is a private enough to interact with media men at various levels awaken our collective dead an exercise in apocalyptic and The provision of software training centres, one traditional rulers, yes, they can contribute but them that legislators are not supposed to perform member bill acknowledged that he was thinking conscience to the reality of power eclectic journalism! In guarded security issue is just a recent phenomenon. It any executive function as manifested in and in different departments in electronic, laboratories, e-research and multimedia lab/studio, he would invite journalists during public hearing. broadcast and print media, you should have that abuse. As always the vintage essay is temerity and mellifluousness it resource rooms, hands-on one digital and micro was not as bad as these five or ten years ago. constituency projects like roads, hospital Even at the public hearing Newspapers Health, provision of water, agriculture. These exposure. Today, some people are even appointed timely because we witness vermore reminded me of the parallax device lab, one cyber buildings. They are executive functions but the Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) say v o c a t i o n a l t r a i n i n g , are what I refer to as basic needs. I don't see us as media aide based on social media experience. Of constant threats to the media by this ingenuity of the Giwas and Ekpus including other facilities are serve security and forensic honourable legislative members now use this to they were not invited. going into a situation where we will have justify that at least they have done something course, the principal did not even regard them as censorship-monger of a presidency. and the audacious erudition of the so keen and aligning with lab, one e-research room, journalists. So if that is happening, they can be people beg for food. But if we do not produce because their constituents always get back to them What is your advice to citizen journalists who the mission of the Governor one cyber control room, used and dumped but if you are a trained We thank God for still keeping Babarinsas and Soyinkas, etc. It enough food we will end up there one day. You to say “you have not done something” and “what are yet to be trained in the art of journalism? one conference room professional they know your worth and you have “bandits” like you in active rebellion takes a “YOU” to journalistically Dapo Abiodun. see children going to beg for left-over food in have you done?”. It is not their job is to make laws, Unfortunately you cannot force them to train. your colleagues who are working with you. When I against silencers of the vociferous. puncture the acropolis of feudalistic "The State Government's amongst other. hotels. In the South West, we have not gotten to oversight agencies and ministries of government The only way you can force them to train is to was Chief Press Secretary, I was talking to editors *Good morning, Sir. I just want to conspiracy and the planned focus on technical vocation "The site manager has that stage and our Chairmen need to something to ensure that they use money appropriated for regulate. If you do not have media certification or the likes of Tunji Bello, Dele Momodu. You see it is personally say thank you for your and education training is in given assurance that the critical so that we do not get to that stage. what they are budgeted for. They ask them to experience of a substantial number of years in a annihilation of the scum of the at that level but if you are a social media guy that line with the revitalization project would be delivered come and construct roads. My Senator is currently reputable organisation, you cannot practice or article on Friday, 23 July. God bless society!!! Thanks for keeping the It has been observed that there is a gap just has a blog those people will not even talk to and continue to protect you. You flag flying!!! of the Technical Education to time", the Acting- constructing about ten roads. It is not easy. Look at call yourself a journalist. If that can be made a between our representatives and members all our roads they are bad, it is not his job. They are you on behalf of your principal. have given me hope that all is not Afejuku can be reached via across the state. Rector stated. law, what is wrong with that? It si unfortunate of their constituencies. As somebody who now forced to look for resources, within the that based on an aspect of the bill, people want to lost. *Thank you for assuring 08055213059. has worked with Representatives and August 8, 2021 August 8, 2021 |12 |13 Special Report Special Report

Cross section of the Chairmen taking their oaths of office

Governor Abiodun and the people of Ogun State for supporting them to record phenomenal achievements. Thereafter, the Chairman of APC in Ogun State, Chief Sanusi congratulated Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun (centre) and all the 20 newly sworn-in local government council chairmen of the state, after their inauguration at the Arcade Ground, State the party noting that the landslide secretariat, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta …recently victory was a call to duty and service urging the elected chairmen to prove We have to their mettle. It was the turn of the “ Commissioner for Local Government congratulate ourselves and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Afolabi Afuape, to speak and he charged the for the success of elected chairmen to deliver the dividend Saturday's elections. of democracy to the people adding “to whom much is given, much is The election was very When Gov Abiodun expected”. free and fair. If it was Thereafter, the new Chairmen were sworn –in and signed before Governor not fair we would not Abiodun with either the bible or the be here today. I want to Koran. Delivering his speech, Governor Otunba Fatai Sowemimo Dr. Doyin Okupe Governor Abiodun tasked Abiodun tasked the chairmen to usher in seize this opportunity “ a new vista of development in their today. I want to seize this the chairmen to usher in a the grassroots people and dedicate inaugurated new various councils. He stated further “it is to advise the elected opportunity to advise the elected themselves to the electorate. They new vista of development in important that you appreciate the chairmen to be faithful and be should know that they are there to serve their various councils. He enormity of the responsibility your chairmen to be faithful responsible to the people that elected the people. I guarantee that they would victory places on your shoulder. The and be responsible to them . I have no doubt that they will perform well”. Also speaking, the stated further “it is Local Government is not just a tier of perform.” Also speaking, Chief Kola Chairman of Ogun State Water important that you government stated in our country's 1999 the people that elected Sorinola opined “ I want to thank the Corporation, Otunba Fatai Sowemimo appreciate the enormity of constitution as amended; it is the closest them . I have no doubt administrators for their efforts said the chairmen should run inclusive LG chairmen to the people and so much is expected because it had not been easy. I tell governments adding that they should present politicians including former By Dare Folarin c a m p a i g n i n g f o r t h e l o c a l from you. Therefore, your assumption people that I am in APC because of perform well to brighten the chances of Deputy Governors of the state Alhaja the responsibility your that they will perform. government candidates and at the of office must bring a new vista of Governor Dapo Abiodun. I say it APC in 2023. He declared that Governor onday, July 26, 2021, the day Salmot Badru and Prince Segun victory places on your same time using the campaign to development to our people at the e v e r y w h e r e a n d a t e v e r y Abiodun had out-performed his earmarked for the inauguration Adesegun. Former Speakers of the monitor the state of his numerous shoulder. The Local grassroots. In doing this, you must be opportunity. He is a listening person. predecessors within the shortest time of the recently elected state, Chief Titi Oseni-Gomez and M developmental projects across the inclusive, you must be transparent, you Just like the administration of OGD and amidst COVID-19 pressure.” DA is Executive Chairmen in Ogun State lived Prince Suraj Adekumbi were Government is not just a state. It was a masterstroke and the must be accountable, you must be fair, whose hallmark was that he was a a fruit the time has preserved for today. up to its billing with Nigerians from all powerfully on ground too. Current good people of Ogun State rewarded tier of government stated you must be just, you must be equitable, listening Governor. Very patient”. He had been trying to be Governor and walks of life in attendance at the venue of m e m b e r s o f t h e H o u s e o f newly elected chairmen promised the party with a landslide victory. you must obey the rule of law, you must In his own view, the Chairman of he is the oldest person to be Governor. the event. The expansive arcade was Representatives including Hon Jimoh in our country's 1999 not to let the people down. The The victorious chairmen were the provide good governance, you must be SUBEB, Chief Femi Majekodunmi He is very experienced and very chosen because of the prevailing COVID- Ojugbele, Hon Olumide Osoba, Hon Chairman of Ijebu East, Hon. Wale cynosure of all eyes in their white constitution as amended; it judicious. Above all, you cannot afford submits “They are our children and matured” he concluded. A PDP stalwart, 19 pandemic and the non-pharmaceutical Onanuga aka “Ijaya” ,Senator Gbenga Adedayo assured that Nigerians native dresses with matching yellow to turn yourselves to Mr. or Mrs I know it they are very lucky. Lucky in the Otunba Doyin Okupe put in a cameo protocols observed with people Obadara and Hon. Abiodun Akinlade is the closest to the people should expect the very best from gele and caps to match. The all”. He charged them to be creative in sense that we have a Governor, who appearance at the inauguration. He appropriately masked. The mood was amongst many others. It also felt like a them by the grace of God. Hon performing Governor arrived at the and so much is expected revenue generation by adopting the PPP has done marvelously well and they declined to be interviewed but said he upbeat and convivial with politicians and carnival with gaily dressed people and Jimoh Ojugbele gave this words of venue and the inauguration ceremony initiative to boost their revenue adding are benefitting from his goodwill came to personally honour the Chairman proud indigenes of Ogun State from all the intermittent din of the vuvuzela. from you. advice to the Chairmen “We have to kicked off. The representatives of the that his administration will continue to and hardwork. Imagine in their own of Ikenne Local Government. parties freely mixing at what can best be The mood was justifiably joyous as congratulate ourselves for the transitional chairmen, Mr. Semiu respect the autonomy of local time, Governor is granting them In all, the stage is now set for a new era described as igniting the machinery of the APC led by Governor Abiodun success of Saturday's elections. The Bola Lawal (SEMBOL) who spoke governments. autonomy. The next thing is to in Ogun State. Will the Chairmen live up governance at the grassroots. Past and truly worked hard for the victory on behalf of his colleagues thanked election was very free and fair. If it Speaking in separate interviews the was not fair we would not be here expect them to be of great service to to expectations? Time will tell! August 8, 2021 August 8, 2021 |12 |13 Special Report Special Report

Cross section of the Chairmen taking their oaths of office

Governor Abiodun and the people of Ogun State for supporting them to record phenomenal achievements. Thereafter, the Chairman of APC in Ogun State, Chief Sanusi congratulated Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun (centre) and all the 20 newly sworn-in local government council chairmen of the state, after their inauguration at the Arcade Ground, State the party noting that the landslide secretariat, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta …recently victory was a call to duty and service urging the elected chairmen to prove We have to their mettle. It was the turn of the “ Commissioner for Local Government congratulate ourselves and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Afolabi Afuape, to speak and he charged the for the success of elected chairmen to deliver the dividend Saturday's elections. of democracy to the people adding “to whom much is given, much is The election was very When Gov Abiodun expected”. free and fair. If it was Thereafter, the new Chairmen were sworn –in and signed before Governor not fair we would not Abiodun with either the bible or the be here today. I want to Koran. Delivering his speech, Governor Otunba Fatai Sowemimo Dr. Doyin Okupe Governor Abiodun tasked Abiodun tasked the chairmen to usher in seize this opportunity “ a new vista of development in their today. I want to seize this the chairmen to usher in a the grassroots people and dedicate inaugurated new various councils. He stated further “it is to advise the elected opportunity to advise the elected themselves to the electorate. They new vista of development in important that you appreciate the chairmen to be faithful and be should know that they are there to serve their various councils. He enormity of the responsibility your chairmen to be faithful responsible to the people that elected the people. I guarantee that they would victory places on your shoulder. The and be responsible to them . I have no doubt that they will perform well”. Also speaking, the stated further “it is Local Government is not just a tier of perform.” Also speaking, Chief Kola Chairman of Ogun State Water important that you government stated in our country's 1999 the people that elected Sorinola opined “ I want to thank the Corporation, Otunba Fatai Sowemimo appreciate the enormity of constitution as amended; it is the closest them . I have no doubt administrators for their efforts said the chairmen should run inclusive LG chairmen to the people and so much is expected because it had not been easy. I tell governments adding that they should present politicians including former By Dare Folarin c a m p a i g n i n g f o r t h e l o c a l from you. Therefore, your assumption people that I am in APC because of perform well to brighten the chances of Deputy Governors of the state Alhaja the responsibility your that they will perform. government candidates and at the of office must bring a new vista of Governor Dapo Abiodun. I say it APC in 2023. He declared that Governor onday, July 26, 2021, the day Salmot Badru and Prince Segun victory places on your same time using the campaign to development to our people at the e v e r y w h e r e a n d a t e v e r y Abiodun had out-performed his earmarked for the inauguration Adesegun. Former Speakers of the monitor the state of his numerous shoulder. The Local grassroots. In doing this, you must be opportunity. He is a listening person. predecessors within the shortest time of the recently elected state, Chief Titi Oseni-Gomez and M developmental projects across the inclusive, you must be transparent, you Just like the administration of OGD and amidst COVID-19 pressure.” DA is Executive Chairmen in Ogun State lived Prince Suraj Adekumbi were Government is not just a state. It was a masterstroke and the must be accountable, you must be fair, whose hallmark was that he was a a fruit the time has preserved for today. up to its billing with Nigerians from all powerfully on ground too. Current good people of Ogun State rewarded tier of government stated you must be just, you must be equitable, listening Governor. Very patient”. He had been trying to be Governor and walks of life in attendance at the venue of m e m b e r s o f t h e H o u s e o f newly elected chairmen promised the party with a landslide victory. you must obey the rule of law, you must In his own view, the Chairman of he is the oldest person to be Governor. the event. The expansive arcade was Representatives including Hon Jimoh in our country's 1999 not to let the people down. The The victorious chairmen were the provide good governance, you must be SUBEB, Chief Femi Majekodunmi He is very experienced and very chosen because of the prevailing COVID- Ojugbele, Hon Olumide Osoba, Hon Chairman of Ijebu East, Hon. Wale cynosure of all eyes in their white constitution as amended; it judicious. Above all, you cannot afford submits “They are our children and matured” he concluded. A PDP stalwart, 19 pandemic and the non-pharmaceutical Onanuga aka “Ijaya” ,Senator Gbenga Adedayo assured that Nigerians native dresses with matching yellow to turn yourselves to Mr. or Mrs I know it they are very lucky. Lucky in the Otunba Doyin Okupe put in a cameo protocols observed with people Obadara and Hon. Abiodun Akinlade is the closest to the people should expect the very best from gele and caps to match. The all”. He charged them to be creative in sense that we have a Governor, who appearance at the inauguration. He appropriately masked. The mood was amongst many others. It also felt like a them by the grace of God. Hon performing Governor arrived at the and so much is expected revenue generation by adopting the PPP has done marvelously well and they declined to be interviewed but said he upbeat and convivial with politicians and carnival with gaily dressed people and Jimoh Ojugbele gave this words of venue and the inauguration ceremony initiative to boost their revenue adding are benefitting from his goodwill came to personally honour the Chairman proud indigenes of Ogun State from all the intermittent din of the vuvuzela. from you. advice to the Chairmen “We have to kicked off. The representatives of the that his administration will continue to and hardwork. Imagine in their own of Ikenne Local Government. parties freely mixing at what can best be The mood was justifiably joyous as congratulate ourselves for the transitional chairmen, Mr. Semiu respect the autonomy of local time, Governor is granting them In all, the stage is now set for a new era described as igniting the machinery of the APC led by Governor Abiodun success of Saturday's elections. The Bola Lawal (SEMBOL) who spoke governments. autonomy. The next thing is to in Ogun State. Will the Chairmen live up governance at the grassroots. Past and truly worked hard for the victory on behalf of his colleagues thanked election was very free and fair. If it Speaking in separate interviews the was not fair we would not be here expect them to be of great service to to expectations? Time will tell! August 8, 2021 |15 August 8, 2021 |14 Entertainment ...with Ayo Awakan & Jeremy Festus Showbiz Who is Ladipoe? Toke Makinwa to host new Showmax exclusive, BBN S6: The Buzz

tarting August 3rd, fans can expect an exciting BBNaija scoop with Toke SMakinwa as she kicks off hosting duties on the brand new Showmax exclusive, BBN S6: The Buzz. Streaming on Showmax Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7pm, BBN S6: The Buzz will see the award-winning media personality share her no-holds-barred opinion on happenings in the BBNaija house. Fans can also expect a Secret Diary room rant session from the housemates, which is exclusive to Showmax. Speaking on Rachel Oniga died from what to expect on BBN S6: The Buzz, Toke, who currently hosts The Late Morning Show on Rhythm 93.7 said: “I am unfiltered. This is heart condition -Family almost like the unfiltered version of Big Brother he family of the renowned actress, Rachel Oniga, has put where we bring you weekly highlights so I'm out an official statement announcing the death of the looking forward to them messing up, I'm looking Tactress, attributing the death to a heart condition, not forward to them creating more drama because COVID-19 as published by the media. that way my show gets even more interesting.” In the statement endorsed by her sister, Deaconess Toyin Toke has co-hosted numerous events including Odusote, the family said she battled with the condition for a the 2013 Future Awards and 2014 Headies brief period of time. awards. She also served as host of Trending on Hip TV, and was one of the co-hosts of Moments Artist Of The Week Ladipoe Eso on EbonyLife TV. In 2012, she became one of the Naija Top 10 Omah Lay first Nigerian celebrities to launch a YouTube vUNDERSTAND – OMAH LAY a d i p o e E s o i s a because they couldn't pronounce channel with her vlog, Toke Moments where she Fun Facts About Ruger v professional Nigerian the original name well, so he discusses relationships and lifestyle. In 2016 she SYSTEM – DAVE AND WIZKID Omah lay hails from I thought I was going to be a rapper and recording artist stuck with the name. However, released her memoir On Becoming which took vSINNER – ADEKUNLE GOLD ikwerre in rivers state. He L comes from a musical her on a book tour across Nigeria, South Africa, signed to Mavin Records in 2017. professionally, he is known as vMONALISA – LOJAY AND SARZ He is one of the top rappers in Ladipoe. the UK, the US and parts of East Africa. She has family Nigeria and is known for his Ladipoe Music Career and also starred in several movies including the vBOUNCE – RUGER Where his grandfather Nigerian box office hit Sugar Rush. played instruments for the musician —Patience Ozokwor steady flow and skill as a rapper. Record Label vPERU – FIREBOY This year, for the first time, BBNaija fans in legendary highlife singer His single, “Yoruba Samurai”, Ladipoe's mother introduced and start soliciting for funds… the United Kingdom will be streaming the reality vYABA BULUKU REMIX DJ Celestine Ukwu before he aving featured in countless movies and still Because our industry is not well founded. Although which featured Joeboy is him to a guy named Tec, a show 24/7 on Showmax. There will also be daily very much relevant in the movie industry; TARICO AND BURNA BOY FT died. His father was also a because of hard work, some of us have been able to get to currently trending in the Nigerian member of the group called and weekly highlights, as well as the Head of Patience Ozorkwo's immense contribution in drummer. H where we are today. But I am glad that people in the music space, and another single, ShowDemCamp (SDC). His House challenge available on the platform. PRECK AND NELSOM TIVANE Omah Lay is currently the motion picture sector is worthy celebrated. Better industry have been overlooking a lot of problems they've Toke Makinwa known as Mama G, her remarkable roles as mother-in- Know You, where he featured lyrical prowess in the SDC's hit Earlier in the year, Showmax premiered its first vLAZARUS – DAVE AND BOJ signed to Dvpper Music encountered. They have been look for a way to establish it Simi, tops the chart in Apple song, “Feel Alright” earned him Nigerian Original, I Am LAYCON, a reality law in movies further placed her name in record. From this year, including the Kenyan series Crime and Justice in February. v Distribution in Nigeria so that we can have something to handover to our children. music and has over 5 million a nomination for the Best show based on BBNaija season 5 winner, OUTSIDE – BUJU been a radio presenter to a full time actor, indeed Otherwise, we don't receive help from people. It is like we Devilsdorp, the first Showmax Original true-crime docu-series, is set and Sire records for Patience has seen it all. In this chat with Mama G, she streams on Youtube. He also Alternative Song of the Year at Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe. The streaming vFEELING – LADIPOE AND BUJU international distribution. struggle to make it. service also launched several other original series to launch on 29 July. BBN S6: The Buzz will be available only on spoke about her religion, career and other sundry dropped his latest single feelings The Headies in 2013. Showmax across Africa and the UK. issues. Hope you are taking good care of yourself? where he featured Buju. Which is Fast forward to 28 February God is taking care of me. the number one song in Nigerian. 2017, Poe got signed to Don You were once a musician… Liquorose becomes fastest Bbnaija housemate ever to get to Yes, I was. Ladipoe loved music from an Jazzy's Mavin Record alongside Are you still as active as you used to be? early age and his journey into Korede Bello and Reekado Baba Ijesha saga: Lagos to prosecute 1 million instagram views while still in the house I'm still very active. The only thing is that the industry is music became clearer when he Banks. He was one of the Why did you let that part of you go? actually bad. A lot of establishments are suffering and we I had so many things to do, so many things to juggle. I are not left out. A lot of things have really gone bad. We joined ShowDemCamp (SDC) in pioneer artists that was signed t is quite an than 2 months into powerful presence on don't like doing people's music, I like doing my own. are suffering, nobody is looking and nobody is helping us. a single titled “Feel Alright”. into the Record Label since its Yomi Fabiyi for contempt of court Tiktok, She is not to So if I don't have time to settle down and compose outstanding feat the show. Although a So there is so much stress in the country and it is affecting L a d i p o e i s s o m e t i m e s rebranding from Mo'Hits in agos Directorate of Public be denied her latest music, I don't look that way. That was why I decided to us. Our market is bad, and then people are not buying flippantly compared to other 2012. for a bbnaija lot of viewers say let it lie. Prosecution (DPP) said it I a c h i e v e m e n t movies. Of course, people will eat before they buy movies. rappers like J. Cole and Drake, by This signing marked a turning Lwill commence the housemate to surpass she's been rising to It's either that or they will wait until it gets to TV before Do you miss that aspect of the arts? fans. He became a breakout star point in Ladipos's career. He was prosecution of Nollywood actor the 1 million mark on fame way before the considering she was they can watch. cum movie producer, Yomi Fabiyi I do, because actually from childhood, I thought I was with the hit single “Adore her”. the first rapper to be signed to the Instagram in less show due to her already in the house going to be a musician. I never knew I would be known for contempt of court over the But people still go to cinemas to see movies? He is inspired by bands like Little record label. He recorded his production and airing of 'Oko while it happened. more How many people go to the cinemas? Yes, they do but I'm Brother, Slum Village, and Lupe. first single “Man Already”, for acting. But I was doing both of them well. Iyabo.' Its Director of Public telling you the truth. It's not easy. The money to produce is Ladipoe Biography. produced by Altims, under the Prosecution Olayinka Adeyemi not even there. And then there is a level where they want Ladipoe was born on April 29th record label. He went ahead to told an Ikeja Special Offences Do you still intend to drop an album or maybe a single? to bring me down to but I don't allow that. That is why it Yes, of course. I'm presently working on it. in Lagos, Nigeria. Is also from release another single “Jaiye” in Court that Fabiyi produced a Linda Osifo celebrates 30th birthday with orphanage seems a lot of us are not shooting like we used to. We are ilesa osun state March 2019. His unique rapping movie based on the facts of a case waiting for the stress to go down so we can begin to work that is still undergoing n celebrating her 30th will think outside the box and How soon should we expect that from you? as much as we used to. His exact birth year has not skills set him apart from the rest birthday, award-winning beyond the immediate needs to I don't know how soon. I'm getting old. But I will consideration in the court and was been mentioned anywhere in the in Africa and has landed him aired via the internet. Iactress, model, and take it upon themselves to set up surely do it. You once said that you gave your life to Christ media. He had his primary and opportunities to work with top The DPP told the court that philanthropist, Linda Osifo e-learning facilities for the I have always been a Christian but I had an encounter and decided to visit an orphanage. kids”. How would you say your career has progressed over secondary education in Lagos names in the African music Yomi Fabiyi, a supporter of the God said that there are things I was doing as a Christian before he went to the University space like Ice Prince, Reminisce, embattled Baba Ijesha disregarded Osifo visited the Arrows of God On Linda's part, she feels the years? that he didn't like. And he wanted me to go and preach it in Orphanage Home, Oke Ira-Nla, blessed to be able to be a part of It has been quite progressive you'll agree with me. of North Carolina at Pembroke. Juls, Ikon, and Spax, Seyi Shay, the directive of the judge on June the church, so that others who are indulging in such things 24th and revealed sensitive in Ajah area of Lagos to putting smiles on these There's always the days of humble beginnings. As God should also abstain so that we can please him in our ways. At the foreign university, he Niyola, Johnny Drille, Simi. Yomi Fabiyi celebrate her birthday. children's faces. Linda said “I would have it, I gradually evolved to where I am today. information on a case which is I've always been a Christian. I've been preaching, even in obtained a degree in Biology and Under the Mavin Record before the court. The DPP on The orphanage, according to have been very much involved It was hard, but I thank God for where we are today. responded and said the matter are not involved in the case. the industry. Sometimes before we shoot, I preach to them. Chemistry even as he went on label, he released his debut Monday, July 26 in court said; Osifo, was chosen because it is in community work growing up will be investigated. She said; Meanwhile, during the court Sometimes, if they insist that we will shoot on Sunday, I forwarding his musical career. album titled, “Talk About Poe “Despite the warnings of this a safe haven and a charitable as a young girl and I have come Would you love to share some of those tough times? “This case is subjudice and you proceeding, comedienne cum conduct a little fellowship before we start. But the thing is honourable court, an actor called trust organization that provides to understand that one of the Tough times are meant for tough people. You don't give His interest in music led him to (T.A.P)”, released in October are not to be making videos and actress and foster mother of the that, I may be doing things, thinking I'm pleasing you, and Yomi Fabiyi went ahead and made support for abused and things we can do without up when the times are bad. That is when to show your co-found a music group called 2018. During an interview disparaging comments on social complainant, Damilola I'm not. That is it. a movie about the facts of this case. neglected children. During her expecting much back is to give prowess. With hard work, prayers and confidence in “Lyrically Equipped” with two of session with PulseNG, Poe said media. This needs to be Adekoya better known as “He used real names of the visit, Osifo donated seven brand back to the people. I chose the God, there is nothing you cannot surmount. It was all a investigated, let's see whether it Princess, gave a witness account People perceive you as a wicked mother in-law. How his friends Jeffrey and Kurt. he didn't like the album as others parties and witnesses in this matter new personal computers for the orphanage home because my struggle and part of the struggle was knowing what I is true. of how she met and groomed much of that is really in you? Ladipoe has not made his love did. Ladipoe's Awards and in the movie. Our application is to children. father was orphaned at a very wanted and going for it. When you find yourself in an Although, one of Baba Baba Ijesha. (Laughs) I'm used to the question. I'm just acting, I'm just life open in order to avoid nominations exclude him, his privies, and his Receiving the donation on young age and I can understand industry like ours, if you are after money, it will come Ijesha's defense counsels, Dada Yoruba actress Iyabo Ojo and telling a story. And they find that I do it very well. It is a agents from proceedings in court.” behalf of the founder Rev. Lt. the grief he went through. My and go. If you are after relationship, you will get it, dramas, but a man like Ladipoe His “Jaiye” was nominated for Awosika, argued that he has comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka very difficult part of acting, because I have to be shouting “He is not in court at the moment Col. D.C. Ogo (Rtd) and the part and that of the LAO though it might collapse tomorrow. But if you want can't be single. He's probably in a the Best Music Video at the 2019 seen the movie and it has no were also in court during the and screaming, running my lines and still maintain the but his representatives may be in orphanage, an emotional Mrs. Foundation is to eradicate fame and you want to make a career for yourself, with relationship with someone, but he Headies award. Falz and relation to the judicial proceedings to support Princess. tempo. Not everybody can do it. So, it is quite unlike me. court. This is contempt of court and Funke Francis said ”Thank you poverty and illiteracy and I can hard work, it will be easy. chooses to keep it private. His Ladipoe's “Marry Me” won the proceedings. He stated: “The Yomi Fabiyi had re-enacted the we intend to prosecute him and on behalf of the founder of the do this by donating these PCS.” movie is about the controversy scene where Baba Ijesha was So you're not a wicked mother in-law? real name is Ladipoe Eso, but his 2015 Nigerian Entertainment bring him before this court.” The home for having Arrows of God Osifo also released new stunning These days' actors, especially the elderly ones fall ill between two artists – Yomi caught on CCTV trying to By God's grace, I don't think I'm wicked. friends adopted the name “Poe” Award for Best Collaboration. judge, Oluwatoyin Taiwo, in mind. It is not everyone who photos to mark the milestone Linda Osifo Fabiyi and Iyabo Ojo” and they molest the 14-year-old. age. August 8, 2021 |15 August 8, 2021 |14 Entertainment ...with Ayo Awakan & Jeremy Festus Showbiz Who is Ladipoe? Toke Makinwa to host new Showmax exclusive, BBN S6: The Buzz

tarting August 3rd, fans can expect an exciting BBNaija scoop with Toke SMakinwa as she kicks off hosting duties on the brand new Showmax exclusive, BBN S6: The Buzz. Streaming on Showmax Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7pm, BBN S6: The Buzz will see the award-winning media personality share her no-holds-barred opinion on happenings in the BBNaija house. Fans can also expect a Secret Diary room rant session from the housemates, which is exclusive to Showmax. Speaking on Rachel Oniga died from what to expect on BBN S6: The Buzz, Toke, who currently hosts The Late Morning Show on Rhythm 93.7 said: “I am unfiltered. This is heart condition -Family almost like the unfiltered version of Big Brother he family of the renowned actress, Rachel Oniga, has put where we bring you weekly highlights so I'm out an official statement announcing the death of the looking forward to them messing up, I'm looking Tactress, attributing the death to a heart condition, not forward to them creating more drama because COVID-19 as published by the media. that way my show gets even more interesting.” In the statement endorsed by her sister, Deaconess Toyin Toke has co-hosted numerous events including Odusote, the family said she battled with the condition for a the 2013 Future Awards and 2014 Headies brief period of time. awards. She also served as host of Trending on Hip TV, and was one of the co-hosts of Moments Artist Of The Week Ladipoe Eso on EbonyLife TV. In 2012, she became one of the Naija Top 10 Omah Lay first Nigerian celebrities to launch a YouTube vUNDERSTAND – OMAH LAY a d i p o e E s o i s a because they couldn't pronounce channel with her vlog, Toke Moments where she Fun Facts About Ruger v professional Nigerian the original name well, so he discusses relationships and lifestyle. In 2016 she SYSTEM – DAVE AND WIZKID Omah lay hails from I thought I was going to be a rapper and recording artist stuck with the name. However, released her memoir On Becoming which took vSINNER – ADEKUNLE GOLD ikwerre in rivers state. He L comes from a musical her on a book tour across Nigeria, South Africa, signed to Mavin Records in 2017. professionally, he is known as vMONALISA – LOJAY AND SARZ He is one of the top rappers in Ladipoe. the UK, the US and parts of East Africa. She has family Nigeria and is known for his Ladipoe Music Career and also starred in several movies including the vBOUNCE – RUGER Where his grandfather Nigerian box office hit Sugar Rush. played instruments for the musician —Patience Ozokwor steady flow and skill as a rapper. Record Label vPERU – FIREBOY This year, for the first time, BBNaija fans in legendary highlife singer His single, “Yoruba Samurai”, Ladipoe's mother introduced and start soliciting for funds… the United Kingdom will be streaming the reality vYABA BULUKU REMIX DJ Celestine Ukwu before he aving featured in countless movies and still Because our industry is not well founded. Although which featured Joeboy is him to a guy named Tec, a show 24/7 on Showmax. There will also be daily very much relevant in the movie industry; TARICO AND BURNA BOY FT died. His father was also a because of hard work, some of us have been able to get to currently trending in the Nigerian member of the group called and weekly highlights, as well as the Head of Patience Ozorkwo's immense contribution in drummer. H where we are today. But I am glad that people in the music space, and another single, ShowDemCamp (SDC). His House challenge available on the platform. PRECK AND NELSOM TIVANE Omah Lay is currently the motion picture sector is worthy celebrated. Better industry have been overlooking a lot of problems they've Toke Makinwa known as Mama G, her remarkable roles as mother-in- Know You, where he featured lyrical prowess in the SDC's hit Earlier in the year, Showmax premiered its first vLAZARUS – DAVE AND BOJ signed to Dvpper Music encountered. They have been look for a way to establish it Simi, tops the chart in Apple song, “Feel Alright” earned him Nigerian Original, I Am LAYCON, a reality law in movies further placed her name in record. From this year, including the Kenyan series Crime and Justice in February. v Distribution in Nigeria so that we can have something to handover to our children. music and has over 5 million a nomination for the Best show based on BBNaija season 5 winner, OUTSIDE – BUJU been a radio presenter to a full time actor, indeed Otherwise, we don't receive help from people. It is like we Devilsdorp, the first Showmax Original true-crime docu-series, is set and Sire records for Patience has seen it all. In this chat with Mama G, she streams on Youtube. He also Alternative Song of the Year at Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe. The streaming vFEELING – LADIPOE AND BUJU international distribution. struggle to make it. service also launched several other original series to launch on 29 July. BBN S6: The Buzz will be available only on spoke about her religion, career and other sundry dropped his latest single feelings The Headies in 2013. Showmax across Africa and the UK. issues. Hope you are taking good care of yourself? where he featured Buju. Which is Fast forward to 28 February God is taking care of me. the number one song in Nigerian. 2017, Poe got signed to Don You were once a musician… Liquorose becomes fastest Bbnaija housemate ever to get to Yes, I was. Ladipoe loved music from an Jazzy's Mavin Record alongside Are you still as active as you used to be? early age and his journey into Korede Bello and Reekado Baba Ijesha saga: Lagos to prosecute 1 million instagram views while still in the house I'm still very active. The only thing is that the industry is music became clearer when he Banks. He was one of the Why did you let that part of you go? actually bad. A lot of establishments are suffering and we I had so many things to do, so many things to juggle. I are not left out. A lot of things have really gone bad. We joined ShowDemCamp (SDC) in pioneer artists that was signed t is quite an than 2 months into powerful presence on don't like doing people's music, I like doing my own. are suffering, nobody is looking and nobody is helping us. a single titled “Feel Alright”. into the Record Label since its Yomi Fabiyi for contempt of court Tiktok, She is not to So if I don't have time to settle down and compose outstanding feat the show. Although a So there is so much stress in the country and it is affecting L a d i p o e i s s o m e t i m e s rebranding from Mo'Hits in agos Directorate of Public be denied her latest music, I don't look that way. That was why I decided to us. Our market is bad, and then people are not buying flippantly compared to other 2012. for a bbnaija lot of viewers say let it lie. Prosecution (DPP) said it I a c h i e v e m e n t movies. Of course, people will eat before they buy movies. rappers like J. Cole and Drake, by This signing marked a turning Lwill commence the housemate to surpass she's been rising to It's either that or they will wait until it gets to TV before Do you miss that aspect of the arts? fans. He became a breakout star point in Ladipos's career. He was prosecution of Nollywood actor the 1 million mark on fame way before the considering she was they can watch. cum movie producer, Yomi Fabiyi I do, because actually from childhood, I thought I was with the hit single “Adore her”. the first rapper to be signed to the Instagram in less show due to her already in the house going to be a musician. I never knew I would be known for contempt of court over the But people still go to cinemas to see movies? He is inspired by bands like Little record label. He recorded his production and airing of 'Oko while it happened. more How many people go to the cinemas? Yes, they do but I'm Brother, Slum Village, and Lupe. first single “Man Already”, for acting. But I was doing both of them well. Iyabo.' Its Director of Public telling you the truth. It's not easy. The money to produce is Ladipoe Biography. produced by Altims, under the Prosecution Olayinka Adeyemi not even there. And then there is a level where they want Ladipoe was born on April 29th record label. He went ahead to told an Ikeja Special Offences Do you still intend to drop an album or maybe a single? to bring me down to but I don't allow that. That is why it Yes, of course. I'm presently working on it. in Lagos, Nigeria. Is also from release another single “Jaiye” in Court that Fabiyi produced a Linda Osifo celebrates 30th birthday with orphanage seems a lot of us are not shooting like we used to. We are ilesa osun state March 2019. His unique rapping movie based on the facts of a case waiting for the stress to go down so we can begin to work that is still undergoing n celebrating her 30th will think outside the box and How soon should we expect that from you? as much as we used to. His exact birth year has not skills set him apart from the rest birthday, award-winning beyond the immediate needs to I don't know how soon. I'm getting old. But I will consideration in the court and was been mentioned anywhere in the in Africa and has landed him aired via the internet. Iactress, model, and take it upon themselves to set up surely do it. You once said that you gave your life to Christ media. He had his primary and opportunities to work with top The DPP told the court that philanthropist, Linda Osifo e-learning facilities for the I have always been a Christian but I had an encounter and decided to visit an orphanage. kids”. How would you say your career has progressed over secondary education in Lagos names in the African music Yomi Fabiyi, a supporter of the God said that there are things I was doing as a Christian before he went to the University space like Ice Prince, Reminisce, embattled Baba Ijesha disregarded Osifo visited the Arrows of God On Linda's part, she feels the years? that he didn't like. And he wanted me to go and preach it in Orphanage Home, Oke Ira-Nla, blessed to be able to be a part of It has been quite progressive you'll agree with me. of North Carolina at Pembroke. Juls, Ikon, and Spax, Seyi Shay, the directive of the judge on June the church, so that others who are indulging in such things 24th and revealed sensitive in Ajah area of Lagos to putting smiles on these There's always the days of humble beginnings. As God should also abstain so that we can please him in our ways. At the foreign university, he Niyola, Johnny Drille, Simi. Yomi Fabiyi celebrate her birthday. children's faces. Linda said “I would have it, I gradually evolved to where I am today. information on a case which is I've always been a Christian. I've been preaching, even in obtained a degree in Biology and Under the Mavin Record before the court. The DPP on The orphanage, according to have been very much involved It was hard, but I thank God for where we are today. responded and said the matter are not involved in the case. the industry. Sometimes before we shoot, I preach to them. Chemistry even as he went on label, he released his debut Monday, July 26 in court said; Osifo, was chosen because it is in community work growing up will be investigated. She said; Meanwhile, during the court Sometimes, if they insist that we will shoot on Sunday, I forwarding his musical career. album titled, “Talk About Poe “Despite the warnings of this a safe haven and a charitable as a young girl and I have come Would you love to share some of those tough times? “This case is subjudice and you proceeding, comedienne cum conduct a little fellowship before we start. But the thing is honourable court, an actor called trust organization that provides to understand that one of the Tough times are meant for tough people. You don't give His interest in music led him to (T.A.P)”, released in October are not to be making videos and actress and foster mother of the that, I may be doing things, thinking I'm pleasing you, and Yomi Fabiyi went ahead and made support for abused and things we can do without up when the times are bad. That is when to show your co-found a music group called 2018. During an interview disparaging comments on social complainant, Damilola I'm not. That is it. a movie about the facts of this case. neglected children. During her expecting much back is to give prowess. With hard work, prayers and confidence in “Lyrically Equipped” with two of session with PulseNG, Poe said media. This needs to be Adekoya better known as “He used real names of the visit, Osifo donated seven brand back to the people. I chose the God, there is nothing you cannot surmount. It was all a investigated, let's see whether it Princess, gave a witness account People perceive you as a wicked mother in-law. How his friends Jeffrey and Kurt. he didn't like the album as others parties and witnesses in this matter new personal computers for the orphanage home because my struggle and part of the struggle was knowing what I is true. of how she met and groomed much of that is really in you? Ladipoe has not made his love did. Ladipoe's Awards and in the movie. Our application is to children. father was orphaned at a very wanted and going for it. When you find yourself in an Although, one of Baba Baba Ijesha. (Laughs) I'm used to the question. I'm just acting, I'm just life open in order to avoid nominations exclude him, his privies, and his Receiving the donation on young age and I can understand industry like ours, if you are after money, it will come Ijesha's defense counsels, Dada Yoruba actress Iyabo Ojo and telling a story. And they find that I do it very well. It is a agents from proceedings in court.” behalf of the founder Rev. Lt. the grief he went through. My and go. If you are after relationship, you will get it, dramas, but a man like Ladipoe His “Jaiye” was nominated for Awosika, argued that he has comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka very difficult part of acting, because I have to be shouting “He is not in court at the moment Col. D.C. Ogo (Rtd) and the part and that of the LAO though it might collapse tomorrow. But if you want can't be single. He's probably in a the Best Music Video at the 2019 seen the movie and it has no were also in court during the and screaming, running my lines and still maintain the but his representatives may be in orphanage, an emotional Mrs. Foundation is to eradicate fame and you want to make a career for yourself, with relationship with someone, but he Headies award. Falz and relation to the judicial proceedings to support Princess. tempo. Not everybody can do it. So, it is quite unlike me. court. This is contempt of court and Funke Francis said ”Thank you poverty and illiteracy and I can hard work, it will be easy. chooses to keep it private. His Ladipoe's “Marry Me” won the proceedings. He stated: “The Yomi Fabiyi had re-enacted the we intend to prosecute him and on behalf of the founder of the do this by donating these PCS.” movie is about the controversy scene where Baba Ijesha was So you're not a wicked mother in-law? real name is Ladipoe Eso, but his 2015 Nigerian Entertainment bring him before this court.” The home for having Arrows of God Osifo also released new stunning These days' actors, especially the elderly ones fall ill between two artists – Yomi caught on CCTV trying to By God's grace, I don't think I'm wicked. friends adopted the name “Poe” Award for Best Collaboration. judge, Oluwatoyin Taiwo, in mind. It is not everyone who photos to mark the milestone Linda Osifo Fabiyi and Iyabo Ojo” and they molest the 14-year-old. age. August 8, 2021 |10 August 8, 2021 |16 Feature Award News Encounter Accounting for Ogun's Our chairmen should be rising investment profile accessible –Oladunjoye because people used to think that the Chairman is By Kunle Somorin above everybody. I think to a large extent we showed he Nigerian Investment Promotion that a Chairman is to serve Commission (NIPC), in its 2021 second quarter report for investment the people and he is T supposed to be resident announcement, put the estimated investment into Ogun State at $500 million, making the amongst his people and he state the preferred investment destination We continue to make i s s u p p o s e d t o b e representing 30 per cent of the total “ accessible. A Chairman announcement in Q2. efforts to improve the should not change his Lagos State, with $441.3 million worth of State's ranking on the local phone line and should pick investment announcement representing 26 per OGSIEC Chairman, Barr. Babatunde Osibodu flanked by some Commissioners presenting people's calls. A Chairman, cent, was second in the quarter under review. an appreciative plaque to the Nigerian Gateway Team led by Dare Folarin when he has a project Curiously, the NIPC report showed that 14 and global ease of doing should still get back to his projects were covered in the investment business index so as to people to ask what they announcement in manufacturing, energy, need most. It has to be Com. Tunde Oladunjoye information and communication, as well as real promote and encourage local people oriented. During my estate. tenure, we first met with Anybody who is familiar with events in Ogun and foreign direct e thank God for the of ISEYA. I have been there support given to us and I know that it is not easy kings, artisans and all since May 29, 2019, will agree that the state's stakeholders to ask for what rising investment profile does not owe to investment in the State. We OGSIEC thanks by the electorate. but we will continue to W they wanted before our More importantly, I want to say support them strategically. happenstance. retreat. Finally, it is said in From the get go, the state governor, Prince consequently distilled our that, on behalf of the APC we We will continue to advise Dapo Abiodun, was keen on exploring the trusted our candidates. them but more importantly, I the bible, it is said in the opportunities presented by Ogun's geo- vision into our 5 Furthermore, they should know must say that about fifteen Koran that if you do good location. To Gov Abiodun, the state's proximity Nigerian Gateway that to whom much is given, years ago when I was going you only do it for your sake. to Lagos, its gateway status to the West African developmental pillars with much is expected. We have been to become Chairman, you If you are elected do not forget that you are still market through Benin Republic and sharing he Chairman and Board of the talking about moving the local asked me a question at the either land or water (or both) boundaries with acronym ISEYA. We coming back. That is why Ogun State Independent Electoral government forward and we had premises of Printing five neighbouring states should propel the state Corporation that what will I you see some people embarked on the Commission, OGSIEC, have the Caretaker until recently. We into economic prosperity. T expect the new Chairmen to key do that will be unique at the relocating after their tenure expressed gratitude to the Editorial Team However, the governor also understood that, implementation of the pillars in into the Building Our Future Council and I told you that because they lived above for the state to convert its strategic opportunity of the Nigerian Gateway for the staunch a g e n d a o f t h e p r e s e n t my first goal is to go to the people who voted them into into tangible gains, it had to commit to investing with the 'I' for support provided by the paper before, Council and demystify the power. I pray that for these in infrastructure, technology, human capital and administration being the same during and after the just concluded local we want to thank the political party especially the five pillars office of the Chairman sets of young people theirs strong structural institutions. Within Prince Infrastructure which is government elections in Ogun State. will not be like that. Comrade Ambali Abiodun's first year in office, Ogun investment parties for the way they Presenting a plaque of appreciation to the “ drive was already technology-driven, with tech very fundamental and team, the Chairman, Barrister Babatunde and ICT hubs and incubation centres providing conducted themselves. No the necessary know-how to catalyse economic relates to other pillars and Osibodu said this inter alia “We thank you NIPR fumes over appointment of new growth. for what you have done to make the local victor or vanquished. We did A functional LG will make The Ogun State Government has also enablers, government election successful. You were established investment agencies, such as the also very supportive in publishing our not hear of any untoward military spokesperson, General Sawyer Ogun State Enterprise Development Agency news and covering the election. You event either before, during (OGSEDA), to provide entrepreneurial literacy ensured throughout the process that the life more abundant services, capacity development and access to people were adequately informed. So we and after the election. I have start-up capital to support Micro Small and doing business index so as to promote and appreciate you, we thank you and we say Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). encourage local and foreign direct investment in God bless you. We say more grease to said it before, I would say it – Comrade Ambali, NULGE President At the 2020 United Kingdom Economic the State. We consequently distilled our vision igerian Gateway's Summit – Focus on Africa, Prince Abiodun your elbow and more successes over the developmental growth and foundation of development, into our 5 developmental pillars with acronym again. Those who were Dare Folarin caught development across the state. made a strong case for investing in Ogun and ISEYA. We embarked on the implementation of years. Thank you and God bless you.” He you get it right in Nigeria. up with the National I say congratulations to the outlined his administration's efforts put in place the pillars with the 'I' for Infrastructure which is thereafter fielded questions on sundry victorious be magnanimous, N to ensure Ogun was Nigeria's top investment very fundamental and relates to other pillars and issues. Excerpts: P re s i d e n t o f N U L G E , elected Chairmen and What are the challenges destination. Interestingly, a good number of enablers,” he said. those who did not win should Comrade Ambali during the political functionaries. I wish currently facing NULGE? investment initiatives so far have been in The governor also spoke about policy and What is your message to Ogun State inauguration of the local them a successful and happy Challenges are normal and sectors such as power, infrastructure, agro- regulatory reforms, including the restructuring of indigenes now that you have successfully go back home and prepare for government chairmen in Ogun tenure. we are used to them . It is a processing, technology and real estate. This is land acquisition process to remove all conducted the local government elections? next time. It's only three State. He shares his dreams in normal thing especially reflective of the same initiatives and sectors the bottlenecks and red tapes. The Ogun State Land Our message to indigenes of our state is this interview. Excerpts; How as it been in Abuja as when you are into human NIPC quoted in its Q2 report on investment Administration and Revenue Management clear. Firstly, we want to thank them for NULGE President? development. We are also announcement. years and we wish everyone What are your views on the Systems is being implemented to digitalise land their peaceful conduct on the day. We did It's been a struggle for engaging the Governors who Except anyone wants to discountenance acquisition for both ease and efficiency, with an recent elections in Ogun State? f r e e d o m f o r l o c a l not hear of any disturbance in the length of them goodluck. are the big bosses in politics cause and effect, this cannot be a co-incidence. upgraded Geographic Information System (GIS) For us in NULGE, we have governments. Our belief is and breadth of Ogun State so we say and for us to convince them Whether it is OCP Africa, a Moroccan-based for a more transparent land administration. always clamoured that no that local government should to free the local government. kudos to our people for once again multinational investing a total of N9billion in Perhaps to most ambitious effort at boosting matter what, we prefer the be strengthened, democracy You know this is not child's fertilizer blending plant with a production Ogun state's investment profile is the massive showing their peaceful nature. Secondly, democratically elected should be deepened. There play. We hope the Governors capacity of over 600,000metric tons, or investment in road construction. Before now, one we want to thank the political parties for political leadership for the should be direct funding of will key into the popular Terratiga Limited, an investor from Netherland of the most horrendous impediments to attracting wonderful. It has been all good news not Relations Department the way they conducted themselves. No he Nigerian Institute “We have sent out local government because we local government system advocacy so that we can investing in animal feeds with a production investors to the state was the poor state of its just during the elections but leading up to victor or vanquished. We did not hear of of Public Relations several correspondences to differently? This deliberate are of the opinion that because we believe there capacity of 100 tons per day and 1.2million roads. Activities around primary production and it. The media has excelled itself in this actualize absolute autonomy any untoward event either before, during (NIPR) has expressed p u b l i c a n d p r i v a t e policy of embarrassing a appointing caretakers amount should be autonomy for local for local governments. It tones per annum, one thing is certain about transportation of raw materials to secondary case, be they print, electronic or online. T professional body for Ogun as an investment destination – ease of and after the election. I have said it before, anger over the appointment of organisations on the legal to abuse of constitutional governments. We believe will relieve the Governors production sites were at the mercy of bad rural We thank every member of the media for image-maker and crisis doing business has truly been enhanced under and urban roads, thereby discouraging small I would say it again. Those who were Major General Benjamin implications of such procedures because Section 71 local government is the and the state governments Gov Abiodun. victorious be magnanimous, those who what they have done for us in this case. I Olufemi Sawyer as the new appointments which are communicators is very says a democratically elected incubation centre for and save them a lot of businesses. also wish to commend the Commissioners Ogun State's standing on the World Bank However, roads across the state are being did not win should go back home and military spokesperson. against the law”, the senior unfair and unfortunate.” political leadership at local political development, local pressure because many ease of doing business index kept improving aggressively constructed or rehabilitated. One of prepare for next time. It's only three years and staff of OGSIEC. Everybody, every Sawyer resumed at the Fellow told PRNigeria. The NIPR official said government is the norm. What government is the closest to people coming to them will since it was ranked 12th among 37 states in Prince Abiodun's first moves as governor was to and we wish everyone of them goodluck. single person went beyond the call of Defence Headquarters on He regretted that this there are set parameters of Ogun State has done is a the people and once you have no longer be coming to them 2018. One of the measures attributed to this establish the Ogun State Roads Maintenance Thirdly, I want to thank the security duty. I don't want to name names but Friday as the Director of would be the third time the knowledge that must be welcome development. We a f u n c t i o n a l l o c a l and they will be free to do continued improvement was the establishment Agency (OGROMA). The decision of the agencies for everything that they did to every single one we called upon them and Defence Information (DDI). DHQ would flout the acquired before anyone hope the Chairmen and all the government over 35 per cent other things. Communities of Business Environment Council in September governor to also ask each ward across the state to make this a success. We called upon them they answered us. From Commissioners The NIPR lamented that the requirement by appointing can practice public political functionaries that are of Nigeria's problems would would no longer go to the 2019. The council has been implementing nominate roads that would attract immediate to those at the gate. Everyone, they went relations. elected will liveup to the have been solved. Our belief Governor to demand for reforms aimed at harmonising and streamlining early and they rose to the task so we thank Armed Forces disregarded the non-certified persons to the intervention led to the establishment of the Ogun beyond the call of duty. If I have omitted expectation of the people and is that as the bill will be boreholes. We hope that it regulations for industrial development in the them tremendously. Fourthly we thank the statutory provisions on the position. He stressed that the law State Public Works Agency (OGPWA). any particular stakeholder or person, they establishing the NIPR also usher in growth and transmitted to state houses of would return the glorious state. Between January and June alone, the state had NGOs, they also they observed, they gave appointment, noting that only “For Heads for Account, should forgive me because we are truly development to nooks and assembly, we expect the days of local governments. Gov Abiodun recently told virtual spent a total of N7.38billion on roads us ideas, they gave us suggestions. Some professionals should hold Legal, Engineering and makes it a criminal crannies of Ogun State. Our Speakers and honourable participants at the Nigeria-British Chamber of construction and rehabilitation, because Gov we followed, some we couldn't but they grateful for how this had gone. We pray such positions whether in Medical Departments, for offence for anybody to We have over 70 per cent of view is that once you have a members to do the needful by Commerce (NBCC) webinar that the people of Abiodun is a firm believer in investing in good were very cooperative, they were good that any lessons to be learnt, there are p u b l i c o r p r i v a t e instance, they assign practice PR in Nigeria Nigerians residing in the functional local government voting for absolute financial local governments, if you the state would continue to build their future roads as an impetus for industrialisation and partners in progress. I can't mention any always lessons to learn, they will be learnt organisations. qualified and certified without a license. system, it will stem the tide of and political autonomy for are able to fix that, together by constantly seeking to improve how attracting investment. particular one but they were partners in by us. We know we have learnt lessons. A council member, who accountants, lawyers, The law, according to business is conducted in the state. So next time we are called upon, we the Fellow, provides insecurity, it would stem the local governments. That is democratic dividends will progress, we thank them. I also want to pleaded anonymity, said the engineers and doctors. tide of poverty, it would “We continue to make efforts to improve the * Somorin is Chief Press Secretary to Gov. would do it even better. imprisonment, fine, or the way to go because once permeate all strata of the State's ranking on the local and global ease of thank the media, the media have been institute would meet and “Why should they treat address women inclusion and Dapo Abiodun both for offenders. you get it right at the local society. consider action to be taken. the Information/Public i t w o u l d a d d r e s s government which is the August 8, 2021 |11 August 8, 2021 |17 MediaWorld Opinion News JAMB to conduct mop-up UTME Media regulation will force quacks Our journalists are our last hope for 18,000 candidates August 6 he Joint Admissions He also urged the n the big spirit of our broad citizens like us that there is still and Matriculation affected candidates to print democratic tongue, mind, heart, hope. A lot of Nigerians have given TBoard(JAMB) says it f r e s h e x a m i n a t i o n Ieyes, nostrils, ears and skin, this up, and they can't be blamed; the has fixed August 6 for the notification slips from column is devoting today to some people (religious leaders, private to go for training –Odunaro 18,000 candidates who JAMB's website, which ardent followers of it. It is letting entrepreneurs, politicians and missed the UTME to retake contain details of the venue some readers pour their hearts out systems) they looked up to have the examination. and time — beginning from with respect to our “Journalists are failed them. Nigeria shall survive Fabian Benjamin, JAMB August 1. bandits” which appeared last Friday. and will be great again by God's spokesperson, broke the “Following a detailed The fabulous readers who number grace. news in a statement in Abuja investigation and careful among the column's main-stream *Good morning, Sir. I read yesterday. analysis of the highly- followers cut across various through your interesting piece and JAMB Announces Mop- successful 2021 UTME, It was not as bad as these five geographical spaces of our country my standpoint comes from this up UTME Date For 18,000 and with due consultation and across the professions of our quote. “Of course, the Khashoggi Candidates (resulting in gracious or ten years“ ago. Health, educated and academic elite. Of treatment was much earlier on in B e n j a m i n s a i d t h e concession) with the Tony Afejuku those selected one or two are Nigeria (on 19th October 1986) e x a m i n a t i o n w i l l b e National Examination provision of water, females. What gives this columnist visited on our own dear Dele conducted in selected areas C o u n c i l ( N E C O ) agriculture. These are what I immense joy is that they pour out Giwa.” My sincere question is: do across the country. concerning the timetable of their patriotic saliva with respect to we have journalists these days who According to him, the the council's ongoing SSCE, refer to as basic needs. I don't our country's current predicament can tell the truth in the face of candidates writing the JAMB has scheduled a which its political helmspersons threats of death? I see many examination are being Mop-up UTME for Friday, see us going into a situation especially at the centre of journalists these days being drafted notified through both text 6th August 2021, in some governance are turning bleaker and into political positions as Chief m e s s a g e s o n t h e i r selected locations across the where we will have people beg bleaker day by day and day by day Press Officers, Commissioners of designated phone numbers nation,” the statement read. for food. But if we do not without qualms, but with severe Communication and media officers and their JAMB profiles. pains to the ruled, the unfortunate and their force of eloquence and produce enough food we will bearers of the brunt of rudderless vibrant zeal as the 4th wheel of the Vocational Education: Tetfund builds presidencynologists. government estate comes to an end. end up there one day. You see These readers share perfectly and Will the real journalists stand up N245m training centre in MAPOLY children going to beg for left- in-to-to this columnist's sentiment and be counted? and positive and courageous, brave *Thank you sir for this etermined to boost "Our focus, intention over food in hotels. In the and bold hope that things cannot professorial piece. I read and read Te c h n i c a l a n d and hope as a government continue as they are now in your and reread and saw truth DV o c a t i o n a l is that, MAPOLY should South West, we have not As a journalist I be the producer of country, my country, our country. embellished in the article. Of a E d u c a t i o n T r a i n i n g gotten to that stage and our “ Our journalists and columnists must truth, it takes extra boldness to tell (TVET), Tertiary Education technical manpower for the state, nation and world know that the rise to the occasion and become the whole truth at a time like this in Trust Fund (Teftund) has at large . The center will Chairmen need to something bandit-journalists and bandit- Nigeria. *I have read the masterly, turned the sod of a N245m u l t r a - m o d e r n s k i l l therefore complement the profession has gone columnists to make our country the scholarly piece twice. It's so loaded critical so that we do not get acquisition and vocational e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p progressive country it is destined to and rich. The man Buhari bared his training center at the development in the to that stage. to the dogs! That be. fangs in his first coming ala GMB M o s h o o d A b i o l a P o l y t e c h n i c . " , t h e not withstanding, Happy reading! *The very last two with his draconian press-gag Polytechnic, Abeokuta. Commissioner noted. paragraphs nailed it. As a journalist I decrees. We can't forget what Nduka The multi-million naira I n h i s w e l c o m e know that the profession has gone to Irabor and Tunde Thompson went project under the 2018 remarks, the Acting those who are the dogs! That not withstanding, through. It appears the democratic annual intervention is slated Rector of the polytechnic, those who are committed to their apparel with which he has been to be completed within six Dr. Adeoye Odedeji, committed to their conscience must continue to stand by donned in this second coming as months. stated that the project was throw it out. Let us find a way we can regulate the mushrooming of unprofessional media men the truth. I say with boldness: PMB is getting worn out and really While performing the designed to reshaping the Chief Kayode Odunaro conscience must Afejuku belongs to the class of the because right now they are more than trained now thin. He is losing and has turning of sod, the Ogun horizon, s kills and journalists. Professional journalists should support Noble! *I don't know what APC did almost completely lost patience and State Commissioner for competence of students hief Kayode Odunaro, the Baaroyin. the effort to bring these quacks into the fold as continue to stand but it's an irony that the same media is set to show you bandit-journalists Education, Science and and artisans through Senators, why do you think this is happening? government anyway to make sure that can claim He served as Chief Press Secretary to Sincerely, having been an insider, I can conjecture trained journalists. they rode on to victory is what Technology, Prof. Abayomi vocational training and they did something. Basically like I said or journalist-bandits, pepper former Governor Olusegun Osoba . He why there is that disconnect. For the constituents, skill acquisition. C education is necessary for the electorate. As somebody who has served various by the truth. I say they're now scared of. Never have whether you are 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st Arigbabu, lauded the also served as Special Adviser, Media to their demands are sometimes outrageous, very, principals, what is your advice to journalists people been so scared to criticize estate of the realm. But I like your Teftund as a mission driven “This centre will enable f o r m e r S p e a k e r o f t h e H o u s e o f very outrageous. On the average you see a What is your personal view about the serving as image makers to politicians vis-à-vis with boldness: government as it is today. People are spirit. Our journalists are our last b o d y t o e d u c a t i o n a l us to implement the Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole. In legislator trying to avoid all those outrageous proposed national press council bill and the the claim that politicians use and dump them? afraid to offend the powers that be or hope. Whether he knows it or not, institutions. present policy of National this interview, he speaks on his expectations demands. These outrageous demands are based on national broadcasting bill designed to The issue really starts from your relationship with P r o f . A b a y o m i Board for Technical from the new Executive Chairmen in Ogun a kind of sense of entitlements of the electorate. I Afejuku belongs to to avoid being marked. If those who he will find out soon that there are regulate media practice in the country? your principal. Most of these principals, maybe, c o m m e n d e d t h e Education (NBTE) on State and the contentious media bills. give you an instance, in my capacity as aide to a are elected to serve are not criticized, bandits and that there are bandits. Being a journalist myself, I can tell you the state they do not value the role of the media in whatever management of MAPOLY acquisition of vocational legislator, I have received a letter with signature, then they have nothing to fear again. You guys should continue your of journalism, media in Nigeria has changed they are doing. If that is taken it may be concluded the class of the What is your advice for the new Chairmen? with bank account and what the fellow was They can do as they so wish for its vision and sincerity in education for smooth dramatically from what it used to be with the that they used you and dumped you. But if your harassing and confounding brand of My advice for the elected officials is within the actually requesting for to go to the extent of this taken the advantage of the career progression. advent of social media. A lot of things pass for principal appreciates your work and gives you the Noble! without fear. The propaganda that banditry bravely and boldly. Na him resources available at their disposal, they level of documentation was that his wife had TETFund to have the "The center will also aid journalism now that everybody knows is not freedom to do your work. My experience is fun. I they employed to write glamorous go taya. Plenty hailings for the great should try to address the basic needs of the given birth to children and now his concubine project, particularly at the internet literacy on journalism but nobody is saying anything. What worked very closely with my principals and stories just as the best movie column and for the flagship. people. We are talking of health, food, water could not be pregnant and he is seeking for the period the institution was individuals and enable do we do? The media will always say let us self apparently they appreciated what I did for them. producers can produce magical films *Amazing insight! Journalists and education. For instance, I do not believe legislators' assistance to mate his concubine. All g r a d u a t e s o f t h e regulate but the self regulation is not helping Number 1, number 2 and number 3. In that area, I gradually regaining its pride the local government should be so much these are stated in his own letter. This is an but a thousand lies cannot stand one should be the first estate of the anybody as we speak. If there was legislation, I want to advice my colleagues, before you take an among the comity of polytechnic to be dually involved in security. Sincerely speaking, they extreme case but we have similar cases. Rent truth. *The ironically dense and realm! This is an idea they should would not like to see the regulation being thrown appointment from any principal, you have to be on polytechnics in Nigeria. certificated. have their work cut out for them. payment, hospital bills, school fees et al. sarcastically biting essay emphasizes take seriously to stamp their away as it is like throwing the baby away with the a one-on-one familiar basis with him. If that is not "I am thrilled with " T h e s t r u c t u r e bath water. They should carry journalists along the misperception by political rogues authority on socioeconomic and construction of the centre, comprises eight offices, (Cuts in) Can't they assist in intelligence So what can be done? Do you think voter in place there may be a problem in your work, no in power of journalists and creative because if you want to promulgate a law about a matter how professional you are. It will affect your political affairs. *Sir, in my own which its training will be in t h r e e s o f t w a r e gathering? education will help? profession, you should carry the members along. writers who deploy the pencraft to little way, I dare say that this one is tandem with modern trends. laboratories, two mini Of course, at that level in addition to the Yes, we need voter education. We should educate job subsequently. You yourself should be exposed The sponsor of that bill which is a private enough to interact with media men at various levels awaken our collective dead an exercise in apocalyptic and The provision of software training centres, one traditional rulers, yes, they can contribute but them that legislators are not supposed to perform member bill acknowledged that he was thinking conscience to the reality of power eclectic journalism! In guarded security issue is just a recent phenomenon. It any executive function as manifested in and in different departments in electronic, laboratories, e-research and multimedia lab/studio, he would invite journalists during public hearing. broadcast and print media, you should have that abuse. As always the vintage essay is temerity and mellifluousness it resource rooms, hands-on one digital and micro was not as bad as these five or ten years ago. constituency projects like roads, hospital Even at the public hearing Newspapers Health, provision of water, agriculture. These exposure. Today, some people are even appointed timely because we witness vermore reminded me of the parallax device lab, one cyber buildings. They are executive functions but the Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) say v o c a t i o n a l t r a i n i n g , are what I refer to as basic needs. I don't see us as media aide based on social media experience. Of constant threats to the media by this ingenuity of the Giwas and Ekpus including other facilities are serve security and forensic honourable legislative members now use this to they were not invited. going into a situation where we will have justify that at least they have done something course, the principal did not even regard them as censorship-monger of a presidency. and the audacious erudition of the so keen and aligning with lab, one e-research room, journalists. So if that is happening, they can be people beg for food. But if we do not produce because their constituents always get back to them What is your advice to citizen journalists who the mission of the Governor one cyber control room, used and dumped but if you are a trained We thank God for still keeping Babarinsas and Soyinkas, etc. It enough food we will end up there one day. You to say “you have not done something” and “what are yet to be trained in the art of journalism? one conference room professional they know your worth and you have “bandits” like you in active rebellion takes a “YOU” to journalistically Dapo Abiodun. see children going to beg for left-over food in have you done?”. It is not their job is to make laws, Unfortunately you cannot force them to train. your colleagues who are working with you. When I against silencers of the vociferous. puncture the acropolis of feudalistic "The State Government's amongst other. hotels. In the South West, we have not gotten to oversight agencies and ministries of government The only way you can force them to train is to was Chief Press Secretary, I was talking to editors *Good morning, Sir. I just want to conspiracy and the planned focus on technical vocation "The site manager has that stage and our Chairmen need to something to ensure that they use money appropriated for regulate. If you do not have media certification or the likes of Tunji Bello, Dele Momodu. You see it is personally say thank you for your and education training is in given assurance that the critical so that we do not get to that stage. what they are budgeted for. They ask them to experience of a substantial number of years in a annihilation of the scum of the at that level but if you are a social media guy that line with the revitalization project would be delivered come and construct roads. My Senator is currently reputable organisation, you cannot practice or article on Friday, 23 July. God bless society!!! Thanks for keeping the It has been observed that there is a gap just has a blog those people will not even talk to and continue to protect you. You flag flying!!! of the Technical Education to time", the Acting- constructing about ten roads. It is not easy. Look at call yourself a journalist. If that can be made a between our representatives and members all our roads they are bad, it is not his job. They are you on behalf of your principal. have given me hope that all is not Afejuku can be reached via across the state. Rector stated. law, what is wrong with that? It si unfortunate of their constituencies. As somebody who now forced to look for resources, within the that based on an aspect of the bill, people want to lost. *Thank you for assuring 08055213059. has worked with Representatives and August 8, 2021 |9 August 8, 2021 |18

Tech&Gadgets ...with John Awe NIN-SIM integration deadline shifted to October 31 he deadline for malpractice. Commission, Engr Aliyu c o m p u l s o r y N i g e r i a n Azeez, urged citizens and Ti n t e g r a t i o n o f C o m m u n i c a t i o n s legal residents to make National Identity Numbers Commission boss Prof s u r e t h e y u s e t h e Healthy diet at 40 with SIM cards in Nigeria Umar Garba Danbatta, and opportunity to complete has been shifted again. the Director-General and the process of enrolment The deadline, which was CEO of the National and verification before the to come into effect today has Identity Management October 31st deadline. now been extended by three months to October 31. The decision to extend the CBN Says eNaira will make d e a d l i n e w a s m a d e following a request by transactions cheaper s t a k e h o l d e r s t o entral Bank of accommodate registration in “When this starts the Nigeria (CBN) has hard-to-reach remote areas CBN will move some of s a i d t h a t and to give more allowance C the balances in CBN to transactions will be cheaper f o r f o r e i g n e r s a n d digital currency. You go to to conduct with eNaira, diplomatic missions, and your bank, you decide to Nigeria's digital currency. Nigerians in diaspora to move N2 million from the The apex bank governor, comply. N10 million you have in Godwin Emefiele, who It also followed a review your account to digital spoke in Abuja at the end of of the progress of the currency they will debit the bi-monthly Monetary ife they say begins at forty, this majorly at age 40. This is usually due exercise which indicated your account and move it Policy Committee (MPC) does not mean there is no life to the low bone density. A healthy significant progress hence into your e-wallet. Aliyu Azeez meeting, said: “Our digital before forty but it means the bone can help against bone related the need to consolidate the “Then you have N2 L currency which is tagged million digital currency gains of the enrolment and landmark 40 opens another phase of an conditions. Foods rich in calcium Digital Economy are eNaira will certainly come NIN-SIM verification subsequent linkage of NIN statement, the Minister of which you can spend individual's life which requires a lot of include spinach, soybeans, dairy supporting them as required. into operation in October process across the country. to SIM. Communications and Digital across countries”. changes in our daily living. One of the products like milk and yoghurt (be They explained in the and we are working very A statement signed by The statement noted that Economy, Isa Pantami, on He noted that “the use of aspects that requires change at forty is cautious about the dairy products). statement that there are now hard for this. both the Director of Public the Nigerian government behalf of the Federal cash is declining all over NUTRITION. If you haven't gotten Getting enough vitamin D is very a total of 59.8 million unique “We believe transactions A f f a i r s , N i g e r i a n approved the extension as Government commends the the world,” noting that NIN enrolments, with an will be cheaper and more serious about your nutrition by the time critical as the body needs vitamin D to C o m m u n i c a t i o n s part of efforts to make it Kano State government and “with the advent of digital average of three to four efficient as there will be less you are 40, it is time to start. On the day absorb calcium for proper body Commission (NCC), Dr. Ike easier for its citizens within other states that have made currency, more and more SIMs per NIN. conflict.” of your 40th birthday, you are probably function. Not getting enough of these Adinde and Head of and outside the country, and NINs a key requirement for people are adopting the use With the great number of He said the economy is feeling as young as ever but the truth is leads to fragile bones which is usually Corporate Communications, legal residents to obtain the school enrolments and of electronic money to enrolment centres within going digital and “cash things within your body system are worsen by weight gain causing (NIMC), Kayode Adegoke, NIN. access to other important facilitate little commerce”. and outside the country, and cannot play in that space,” on Sunday, disclosed that as The NIN-SIM linkage services. He said cryptocurrencies beginning to take a new shape and you arthritis. Supplementation is also many more coming up, adding that “e-naira which of July 24th, there are over also makes it easier for the It was also noted that the are private monies that are must respond appropriately. As you age, available but do not result to self-help. every citizen, legal residents will represent the digital 5,500 enrolment systems security agencies to carry use of NIN in the process of not regulated, therefore your metabolism (how fast your body Ensure you speak with a certified and Nigerians living in the equivalent of cash will be within and outside the out their statutory duties and the Joint Admissions and using them is a personal converts food to energy) slows down, professional. diaspora should be able to used as fiat currency for country and this would the relevant parastatals M a t r i c u l a t i o n B o a r d decision. you begin to lose muscle mass, and 4. Fruits and green vegetables: obtain their NINs. transactions”. significantly ease the NIN under the Ministry of (JAMB) exam significantly “If you decide to use A c c o r d i n g t o t h e On how the e-naira will your hormone levels go a bit wonky, We cannot overemphasized the need enrolment process and C o m m u n i c a t i o n s a n d reduced instances of exam them, it means you are making you more prone to weight gain, to include this category of foods into work, Emefiele said: “If taking your risk. If you mood changes, and health problems you anyone's diet. For those in their 40s, it you choose to convert some make your money, we will may not have dealt with during your is essential to say that not all fruits and Danbatta decries damage, theft of telecom infrastructure of the naira in your account wish you good luck but if to e-wallet or digital you lose your money, we younger years. Fortunately, you can vegetables will be appropriate to be rof. Umar Garba High Court of Justice, who led government to do. We very necessary avenues and currency, we will support will laugh at you,” he said. increase your fat-burning capabilities, included into their diet. At 40 years, a Danbatta, executive much appreciate this the delegation, commended opportunities to integrate that. stabilize your energy, and minimize lot of people are unknowingly Pv i c e c h a i r m a n c o o p e r a t ion with the the efforts of Danbatta and ICT-based court systems as your disease risk by eating right. The diabetic. Advising such an individual ( E V C ) , N i g e r i a n judiciary and we are NCC in fast-tracking digital well as digitised justice need for proper nutrition will help you to consume pineapple which has a C o m m u n i c a t i o n s committed to ensuring that the transformation of governance delivery systems for the look and feel your best. The high glycemic index may be Commission (NCC) has cooperation grows stronger and other sectors of the efficient and effective consumption of a healthy diet definitely counterproductive. People in this age expressed worry on the and stronger going forward,” economy. administration of justice in increases one's life expectancy by should consume green vegetables, continuous wilful damage he said. “It is in line with the above the state and we request and theft of telecom that the Kano State Judiciary reducing the risk of diabetes, high blood cucumber, garden eggs, carrots and Abdullahi Ado Bayero, NCC's intervention in this infrastructure across the chief registrar of Kano State is determined to explore all regard,” he said. pressure, obesity among other diseases. other fruits and veggies with known country. You can add the foods recommended low glycemic index. It is advisable to Danbatta spoke during a below to your daily food intake. speak with your doctor to know your courtesy visit by a high- We're ready to deploy 5G technology – NCC 1. Skimmed milk: Most people as health status and dietician to plan a powered delegation of the he Executive Vice Three frequency bands Kano State Judiciary to the across the nation. young adults indulge in whole milk menu for you. C h a i r m a n o f t h e He further explained that the required for 5G coverage had NCC zonal office in Kano. which are loaded with fats and these 5. Garlic and ginger: The N i g e r i a n commission had already b e e n a s s i g n e d f o r t h e A statement by NCC T people continue unknowingly over the combination of these natural food C o m m u n i c a t i o n s submitted a proposal for the deployment, according to age of 40. It is impossible to exclude fat additives is critical for an improved quoted the NCC boss as Commission (NCC), Prof rollout of 5G to the federal Danbatta, who pointed out that from any healthy diet combination but immune system more than any other saying that the criminal acts Umar Danbatta, has declared government for approval since the country could not afford to contribute to degrading the be left behind by progressive you must begin to reduce them from food for any age group. They are both that all is set for the rollout of the prerogative lies solely with quality of service (QoS) in 5G services across the the Federal government to do countries across the world that hidden sources. Consume skimmed milk loaded with antibacterial compounds. the country, and since the country. so. had adopted the technology. Emefiele (milk that fat had been removed from) as It can also be used to replace some NCC has no prosecutorial The NCC boss said all that a way of reducing your daily fat intake. food spices p o w e r, t h e n e e d t o was required of it as a 2. Fish: Well, this is not to say that you 6. Tiger nuts: Until recently, no strengthen collaboration regulator had been done, Facebook restricts IPOB's new page on the platform cannot consume meat again, but fish one really knew much about the with the judicial arm of the remaining the green light from the Federal government to roll ocial media giant, Ekpa wrote (Sic). should be your primary source of protein. potential health benefits of this government at all levels has Facebook Nigeria is not count charge of treason, become expedient. out the services soon. F a c e b o o k , h a s This comes months after unconnected with the fact treasonable felony, The need to obtain omega 3 fatty acid for ancient food. Tiger nuts are rich in T h e E V C m a d e t h e According to Danbatta, restricted the new the group had alleged that proper cell functioning at this age cannot fibre content even richer than other revelation during the public S that it has become a rich terrorism and illegal Facebook page of the Facebook shut down the be over emphasized. Scaly sea fish and often suggested sources of fiber, such the commission will never inquiry on the draft frequency resource for people possession of firearms, f o l d i t s a r m s w h i l e spectrum (fees and pricing, proscribed Indigenous page of its leader, Nnamdi determined to expose the among others, after he crabs have been found to be quite healthy. as oat bran, rice bran, peaches, unscrupulous citizens People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu. People who have crossed this age line cabbage, pears, apple, carrots, jack and annual operating levy alleged ”misrule in jumped bail in 2017 and damage critical telecom regulations held on Thursday, This was disclosed by a Back in January, the Nigeria and the evil left the country. He was should also reduce deep fat fried foods, beans and chia seeds. Fibre helps your infrastructure since that in Abuja. member of the proscribed Media and Publicity perpetrators of the regime repatriated last month because the strength of their bodies to body by providing simple relief (and affects the quality of service Prof Danbatta said this organization, Simon Ekpa, Secretary, Comrade Emma that allegedly enthrone a from Kenya by the followed a series of pre-trial process or digest foods have reduced. It is prevention) of constipation and also obtainable in the country. on Twitter. Powerful, alleged in a better life for the Nigerian government and “ T h e r e i n l i e s t h e exercises earlier carried out by best to enjoy your fish without frying. keeps you fuller, longer, aiding in “Our new Facebook statement that the shutting Nigerian masses.” r e m a n d e d i n t h e 3. Calcium rich foods: Osteoporosis weight loss and weight maintenance. importance of the judiciary MTN and Airtel networks, w h i c h j u s t i f i e d t h e page has been blocked down of Mazi Kanu's N n a m d i K a n u i s Department of State is a serious condition that begins to set in It is also a great way to lower in the work that we have restricted by Facebook,” F a c e b o o k p a g e b y been assigned by the commission's decision to currently facing an 11- Services (DSS) custody. cholesterol. commence the rollout plan August 8, 2021 |3 August 8, 2021 |19 News Executive Chat COVID-19: Lagos records six deaths in 48 hours Industrial hazards have long-lasting o fewer than six The Commissioner added COVID-19 related that the total number of Ndeaths have been COVID-19 tests conducted in recorded in Lagos State the state since the inception of within 48 hours. the pandemic stood at Prof. Akin Abayomi, the 607,803. effects on lives, national dev't –Efobi Lagos State Commissioner Earlier, Abayomi, said that the state was currently under for Health, made the r C h i d i E f o b i i s a but changing direction in the disclosure through his severe stress and strain of transition. We need to follow or get F a c e b o o k a c c o u n t COVID-19 third wave with mechanical engineer by @ProfAkinolaAbayomi, on the emergence of between Mtraining, with a degree in leaders who know the right Sunday, while giving the 100 and 300 new cases daily. mechanical engineering from the direction to go. There are so many state's COVID-19 update for He said that isolation University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu options being explored now. There July 30 and July 31. facilities were filled up and State, obtained in 1985. After are solar, hydrocarbon gas, He said that the deaths b e i n g o v e r s t r e t c h e d graduation, he had a stint in the steel hydrogen, wind, nuclear options, increased the state's COVID- necessitating the creation of sector before going into the oil etc. We are blessed with all these. 19 related mortality to 384. more spaces to accommodate patients. industry. In this interview, Efobi talks According to him, 4,437 If yes, what processes must tests were conducted on the “I hereby appeal to about his new book, Petroleum reported dates, out of which everyone either in Lagos or Process Safety' and the consequences Nigeria adopt to ease her 5 1 9 n e w C O V I D - 1 9 neighboring states that and cost implication of industrial transition? infections were confirmed. COVID-19 is not yet over. hazards on the environment, The process is to put the right pegs “The new infections “We have quite a long way economy and national development. in the right holes, both in political increased the state's total to go and we do not know how and policy formulation leadership. many more waves of COVID-19 infections to What informed the idea of writing 63,872,” Abayomi said. infections are ahead. With an infrastructure deficit, Representative of Gov. Dapo Abiodun and State Commissioner for Education, Science and Tech., Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu He said that there are “It is therefore important to the book 'Petroleum Process commissioning a 300-capacity ICT building donated by JAMB at Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa...recently currently 2,783 active continue to adhere to non- Safety'? can Nigeria deliver on its C O V I D - 1 9 c a s e s i n pharmaceutical interventions I wrote the book as a way of mandate to make gas the next communities being managed and build indigenous capacity knowledge transfer. The motivation destination? under the state's Home-Based to be less vulnerable, but be is to give back to society. In the Infrastructure is the backbone of NDLEA intercepts woman with 35 wraps Care. more resilient to deal with course of my career, I learnt a lot of modern civilization. We cannot Abayomi disclosed that the shocks,” he said. things (most of them informally). even develop if we continue to have number of patients receiving He advised that the elbow an infrastructure deficit. treatment at the state's greeting should be adhered to Process safety is largely under- isolation facilities had as COVID-19 was a contact explored in our society. This book of cocaine tucked in underwear In your opinion, what would you increased from 128 to 136 contagion. introduces the concept of process he National Drug Law trafficking,” he said. The spokesman said the chairman of the NDLEA, Buba persons. Abayomi stressed that safety in very simple English devoid consider as merits and demerits Enforcement Agency, Babafemi also said the operation was carried out on Marwa, as commending He further said that 56,127 COVID-19 safety protocols of technical jargon and concise form. to look out for as the country NDLEA, says it has operatives arrested another July 29, at a warehouse where personnel of the MMIA and of the infected people had should be strictly adhered to In other words, it is a compendium of strives to transit? T a s t h e p r a c t i c e o f recovered 35 wraps of cocaine suspect, Echendu Jerry suspected drug supplies for Niger State Commands. recovered in communities, all I learnt (formally and informally) The world is in motion now, to from a lady passenger at the Maduakolam, an intending bandits operating in parts of the "Mr Marwa lauded their while 4,399 had recovered in handshaking still poses a high on the subject served on a platter of transit. In my opinion, this is not male passenger going to state were stored. continued efforts in tracking the state's COVID-19 risk for transmission of the M u r t a l a M o h a m m e d gold. time to look for demerits. We International Airport, MMIA, Istanbul, at Gate A Departure “After thorough search of the down traffickers of illicit drugs in isolation centers. virus. hall of the MMIA on July 27. warehouse, 125 bags of their areas of responsibility. should be looking out for Ikeja, Lagos. opportunities and they abound. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA He said the suspect was Cannabis Sativa were recovered "He charged them and their What are the consequences and spokesman, disclosed this in a arrested during outward while a man seen praying in counterparts in other commands Huspuppi: IGP suspends DCP Kyari cost implications of industrial statement made available to clearance of Egypt Airline front of the house fled into the to remain focused and resolute in hazards on the environment, The federal government has the News Agency of Nigeria on bound to Turkey in possession forest when he sighted the pursuit of the goal to rid Nigeria o l l o w i n g t h e officer. e c o n o m y a n d n a t i o n a l given assurances of passing the Sunday in Abuja. of 78grams of Cannabis mixed narcotic officers from afar,” he of illicit substances and drug indictment of the The Special Investigation development? compensation packages are s t a k e h o l d e r s ( l o c a l PIB into law soon, do you think it Mr Babafemi said that the with dried bitter leaf. said. related criminality", the FH e a d , P o l i c e Panel (SIP), comprising Industrial hazards have complex and m e a n i n g l e s s i n t o d a y ' s c o m m u n i t i e s , i n v e s t o r s , will finally scale through all the “On the same day; another Babafemi quoted the NDLEA's spokesperson stated. suspect, Okafor Ebere Edith, Intelligence Response Team four (4) Senior Police long-lasting consequences on lives, circumstances. s t a t e / f e d e r a l g o v ) . T h e hurdles? intending male passenger, (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, by Officers, is headed by DIG was arrested on July 31, during environment, assets and national government also needs to tackle PIB may scale through, legally. But the outward clearance of Egbon Osarodion going to the Federal Bureau of Joseph Egbunike, the If no, what would you propose security challenges. Oil theft and Milan, Italy was arrested at the Anambra Guber: Defected aspirants development, if not well managed. the question will be whether or not passengers on Air Cote Investigation (FBI) in the Deputy Inspector General of to change the narrative? pipeline vandalism can be it delivers the goods. As long as it d'Ivoire bound to Monrovia, airport's Gate A Departure hall. international fraud case of Police in-charge of the Hazards in a simple process facility in Nigeria has the The only way to change the tackled with a carrot and stick does not meet the expectation of all Liberia. “This was also during won't be missed by APC, says group Huspuppi, the Inspector- F o r c e C r i m i n a l a plot of, say, 100m X 50 m are akin to o u t w a r d c l e a r a n c e o f n a r r a t i v e i s t o e n g a g e wherewithal“ to approach. Tackle security stakeholders, it is meaningless. The He said the suspect, who General of Police, IGP Investigations Department a cage holding 1500 hungry lions. If group, Progressive disagreements between the tucked pellet of cocaine in her passengers on Egypt Airlines Usman Alkali Baba, has (FCID). those hazards are not effectively professionals in the review of leap. We only need challenges, and ensure good key stakeholders here should be underwear to beat security with different quantities of Movement for Peace party and aggrieved aspirants safety laws and regulations. We governance. When good investors and local communities (PMP) has said that who could not make it, to the recommended the immediate "The SIP, inter alia, is to controlled, they have the same checks at the airport, was 2 2 5 m g T r a m a d o l a n d A need to engage professionals that governance affects people's lives where oil is produced. They should aspirants who defected from party primary election held on suspension of Kyari from undertake a detailed review consequences of letting loose 1500 the wisdom of the however picked up for a Rohypnol concealed in foil the All Progressives Congress June 26, 2021. the service of the Nigeria of all the allegations against hungry lions in a society. I leave you have international exposure to positively, these types of crimes be listened to and their views are search. p a p e r s w r a p p e d i n a (APC) over the adoption of “We, the members of PMP, Police Force, pending the DCP Abba Kyari by the US to imagine the consequences of 1500 review and tighten these political leaders, the will gradually go down. taken into consideration. Nigeria is This, he said, included polyethylene bag,” he said. Senator Andy Uba as the wish to state clearly and outcome of an ongoing Government as contained in regulations. When done capable of producing 3 million questioning during which the Babafemi disclosed further hungry lions let loose in a town like political will and that NDLEA operatives, governorship candidate of the unambiguously that only three internal investigations relevant documents that Abuja. Extrapolate that in a city like properly, it has the potential to The oil spill has continued to be barrels per day but we are presently wraps of the illicit drug were party for the Anambra State aspirants of very little or no touching on him. have been availed the NPF found on her. Kontagora Area Command, Lagos that has thousands of such create millions of jobs, increase patriotism to take a major challenge; however, doing less than half of that. And N i g e r S t a t e , r a i d e d a governorship election will not political consequence have The IGP, in his letter to the by the Federal Bureau of productivity, give a big lift to other oil-rich countries have time is running out. We need to “ D u r i n g p r e l i m i n a r y be missed by the party during made such decision. facilities scattered all over the city. interview, the suspect claimed warehouse at Mailefe village in Police Service Commission, Investigation (FBI). The SIP national development the right steps. found ways of managing the factor in time and opportunity being the election. “Other aspirants have chosen signed by CP Frank Mba, is also to obtain detailed that the desire to make money Kontagora Local Government Are there policies in place to ensure and bring some semblance of situation. What measures lost to get a bill that delivers the Area of the state. PMP, in a statement signed to remain in the party as Force Public Relations representation of DCP Abba Hydrocarbon is not p u s h e d h e r i n t o d r u g by Emeka Nnebedum, its reconciliations are still being petroleum process safety especially sanity to our society. I am sorry to would you propose as a way goods as quickly as possible. Officer, dated July 31, 2021, Kyari to all the allegations say that we are light years behind forward for Nigeria? National Coordinator, said that worked out. n o t e d t h a t t h e levelled against him, in Independent Oil Companies going entirely the defecting aspirants, three in “We may also add that these (IOC's)? civilized societies in this aspect. The answer to this question is Can you give us a highlight of number, added no value to the aspirants rather than being recommendation for the c o n d u c t f u r t h e r extinct soon but Four killed, 50 houses razed suspension of the officer, is investigations as it deems In Nigeria, we do not have enough embedded in the question before what you expect the Bill to party in the first place. assets to the party are baggage in line with the internal f i t , a n d s u b m i t policies, laws and regulations to Over the years, Nigeria oil changing direction in this one. In addition, we need to address holistically? Nnebedum also described as and which a serious-minded sector has been beset by a tighten laws that regulate fines fake news claims in some party shouldn't take into an disciplinary processes of the recommendations to guide regulate process safety. The IOCs The bill should address the interest in fresh Plateau hostility online media that 12 aspirants election", the statement read. Force further actions by the Force have more stringent policies and multitude of problems, notably the transition. We on oil-spill and enforce them of investors, local communities, decreased crude production, effectively. ....continued from front page perpetrators of the dastardly that participated in the All It also added that the trio The IGP further noted that Leadership on the matter", procedures than the nation. Hence, it need to follow or oil-producing states and the nation, Command was immediately act. Normalcy has been Progressives Congress (APC), made the desperate dash out of the suspension is also the IGP stated. is the tail that is wagging the dog o i l t h e f t a n d p i p e l i n e in that order. deployed to the scene to restored in that area”. Anambra State, primary the party because the deadline expected to create an Meanwhile, the IGP has rather than the other way round. vandalism. What measures do get leaders who Energy transition has been a Apart from Engineers and election for the forthcoming for the closure of the substitution tighten the security of the Recalls that in the last enabling environment for the reaffirmed the commitment you advise the government to burning issue on the table. Do engineering students, what state governorship election window of names by the NPF Special Investigation of the Force to the Rule of area and to restore peace. decade, the crisis of land Would you say victims of industrial put in place to overcome some know the right you believe Nigeria is ready to message do you have in the book have defected and were on the Independent National Electoral Panel to carry out its Law and assured the public “The Commissioner of between Bassa natives and hazards are well compensated? of these challenges? take that leap? that Nigerians can benefit from? verge of joining other political Commission (INEC) had investigations into the of the sanctity of the probe direction to go... Police, CP Edward Egbuka, Fulani herders in Bassa LGA parties. passed. Victims of industrial hazards rarely The decline in crude production Nigeria has the wherewithal to The book is of benefit not only to weighty allegations against as well as the absolute is caused by a lack of leap. We only need the wisdom engineers and engineering students psc, with other senior had left hundreds dead and According to the fake “Their intention was never DCP Abba Kyari without respect for the rights and get compensation in our country and reports, the said defection came about service. It has always been investments due to a decrease in of the political leaders, the but also to executives and officers of the Command properties worth millions of interference. The suspension privileges of the officer when they do, they are very meagre. visited the scene and has naira destroyed despite after series of marathon about what they can get and the There are laws that govern these but profit. To overcome that we need political will and patriotism to policymakers in the petroleum meetings in an effort to resolve APC members saw through is without prejudice to the throughout the period of the o r d e r e d a d i s c r e e t several peace initiatives by constitutional presumption investigations. these are not updated. Hence the to pass the Petroleum Industry take the right steps. Hydrocarbon industry. that,” PMP said. source: DTN investigation to fish out the the state government. of innocence in favour of the Bill that is agreeable to all is not going entirely extinct soon August 8, 2021 |20 August 8, 2021 |7 News Politics Probe me if I steal Imo ormer Zamfara State governor, Abdulazeez Yari is one of the contenders money –Gov Uzodinma Ffor the national chairmanship of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the he Governor of Imo national convention. In this interview, he speaks State, Senator Hope about his party, national politics among others TUzodinma, has urged anyone who will succeed Talking about leading the party, many know that h i m t o p r o b e h i s you lead not just at the top but also present at the administration if he steals the grassroots across Zamfara. So, when a state's patrimony. The statement came from the Caretaker National governor said governance is Chairman saying that the current governor who just defected is now the leader of the party in about transparency and that Zamfara state, what do you have to say about is what he has come to offer that? to Imo people and not to steal ope your previous week attempting great tasks than to fail You see that one, I have nothing much to say. All I their money. He said this was fun? I believe you to make attempts. You give advise them to do, all that I ask of them is that in all while addressing a cross- learnt so much from our yourself better opportunity to that they want to do, they should go through the section of Imo stakeholders H party constitution and act in accordance with it. recently at the Eze Imo last edition on "Table Manners". improve each time you admit your Let them look at their constitution very well and palace in Owerri, the state's Please make sure you imbibe all mistake or failure. It is profiting to take a lead from there. I'm not contesting any capital. leadership. It is the people who made me to be moralis derived from each aim high ,set great goals,establish their leader and they will continue to call me According to him, “I have leader as long as I am alive. It is not about the come to serve Imo people edition, while the subsequent great visions and make great APC; they call and not to steal their money. editions will contribute attempts to attain the incredible. me leader. When I was a governor, I never called “I have said it time without Gov. Uzodinma myself a leader. Even as a sitting governor, there is number that I would like my immensely to your growth and Great people emerge from the someone I was addressing as 'leader' and he successor to probe my development. class of those who make great paper reports on lands that knows; I call him Jagora. Jagora is leader, I do call administration if I leave my tenure, but to serve you So kiddies for this week ,we attempts, not minding how many him, whenever he was present, I call him leader. office. “If I have any heightened insecurity in the in truth and with fear of Whenever I make public address, I address him as intention of looting Imo state. We won't go back in God,” he said. have the title, "Don't Apportion times they have failed. a leader. I never addressed myself as a leader; I carrying out the report on was governor, that is what the constitution of common patrimony, I would Among the stakeholders Blame". not have taken some of the the white paper. that attended the meeting Nigeria assigned to me and that was what God “Because we want to I t i s c o m m o n f o r Story for the week decided to make me. However, in terms of policies geared towards are the President of respect, at least, there is someone that you have to recovering looted funds from r e s t o r e s a n i t y i n O h a n e z e N d i g b o man(generic)to apportion blame Title :-Honesty respect in the system. Throughout my entire eight the past administrations. governance, we have made Worldwide, Prof. George to external factors when things There was a farmer who sold a frantic efforts to deliver to years, I always had someone to address as leader. “Let me make it abundantly Obiozor; Elderstatesman go wrong .The practice is as old pound of butter to a baker .One It was only after my eight years in office that they clear that I will stop at our campaign promises C h i e f E m m a n u e l started calling me leader and then we continued nothing in recovering all Imo a n c h o r e d o n Iwuanyanwu; former as the creation of man in the day the baker decided to weigh like that. Abdulazeez Yari w e a l t h a n d p r o p e r t y R e c o n s t r u c t i o n , Governor of Imo State, Garden of Eden,(Adam,Eve and the butter to see if he was getting R e h a b i l i t a t i o n a n d Ikedi Ohakim; Senator Nevertheless, it doesn't matter whether the forcefully converted to the serpent).This explains why it the right amount, which he wasn't. personal ownership by top Recovery. “Anyone found representing Imo North governor is leader or whosoever is the leader; wanton in the area of the important thing is to deliver. If you can political leaders in the state. senatorial district, Frank is easier for some students to Angry about this,he took the deliver, you can take your leadership and go “In the last couple of weeks, stealing or embezzling the Ibezim; Chike Okafor blame fate for their failures farmer to court. away with it. 2023: My position on rotational recoveries had been made on people money, will be who is representing As for the pronouncement of the chairman, I will stolen lands, buildings and shown the way out. “Note Okigwe South Federal instead of looking inward. The judge asked the farmer not comment on it but I refer them to the a s s e t s , w h i c h w e r e that as I recover Imo Constituency; former Insincerity will not allow people if he was using any measure to constitution and let them do the needful, as far as fraudulently converted to properties converted to presidential candidate of to take total responsibility for weigh the butter. The farmer the constitution is concerned. The Nigerian personal use by the past personal ownership by those APGA, Jerry Chukwueke. Constitution kept the Nigerian President where he presidency, zoning – Yari who have political power, their mistakes. When you shift replied, "Honour ,I am primitive. I administration. “Among the Present and former is, it kept the party where it is, kept everybody game that was being played out. Even the late back to Imo people, the where he is. So, let's look at the constitution and it There are so many things we are going to talk recovered was the former members of the National the blame for your error to don't have a proper measure, but I former Governor of Oyo State and former Minister Eastern Palm University same awaits me when I Assembly, speaker and is clear about everyone's roles. For me, I am not about, not only security, unemployment and so of Power, Chief Bola Ige too; we told them that the external causes, you deprive do have a scale. contesting the leadership with the governor or on and so forth. There are so many things we which was renamed K. O leave office. This is why I members of Imo state military was playing a game, influencing several want to reiterate before that I yourself of learning to avoid The judge asked," Then how anybody; it is out of respect that I am being called need to look at, areas where we are doing the minds and that we should not insist on putting their Mbadiwe University. “You House of Assembly, the a leader because I was there before him. best we could. There are many things to look at will agree with me that it was did not become governor to traditional rulers among similar errors in the future. do you weigh the butter? demand for presidential ticket into the party's be richer than the state after within the system, especially between now and ...If the top leadership of the constitution. That demand, subtly encouraged the unveiling of the white others. Failure is not a sin. Great The farmer replied; How do you assess the chances of the APC in next year. behind the scenes, became what brought about the 2023 against the background of what the party APC made a promise that division that led to the exit of AD leaders from APP. successes are borne out of "Your Honour ,long before the promised in 2015 but appears unable to deliver, What is your response to the clamour for a “ The northern bloc of the leadership agreed that yes, innumerable failures. Thomas baker started buying butter from about insecurity, anti-corruption fight and the power shift to the South? power should move to any the APP Presidential candidate is coming from the Court orders DSS to release 5 persons economy? Well, I have no personal position beyond the South but what the South West which later became Edison failed several times me,I have been buying a pound Let us put a team in place first. If we put a team party's official stand. If the top leadership of the place, we should respect it. the AD power bloc was looking for, was an arrested in Dunamis Church b e f o r e h e s u c c e s s f u l l y loaf of bread from him. Every day that can manage the APC effectively, that is how APC made a promise that power should move emphatically explicit documentation that what we are going to know the impact. Not only these to any place, we should respect it. We would We would have no reason not should be in the constitution of this party is that the he Federal High Court Muhammadu Buhari, the right to freedom of discovered the filament of the when the baker brings the bread ,I ones, yes they were part of our campaign have no reason not to oblige. But we should Presidency is coming to the South West. church's pastor-incharge, expression and the press, promises and we know there are some hitches in look at this and all others things critically so that to oblige. But we should look Abuja, has ordered the electric bulbs. Each failure put it on the scale and give him the Department of State Pastor Paul Enenche and right to freedom from the economy and what have you. There are some APC can survive and succeed further. But you can't play politics like that; the northern bloc T furnishes successful students same weight in butter. If anyone is issues there but it is not so bad to an extent that at this and all others things Services (DSS) to release five others for alleged unlawful discrimination and right to would not like to start with such explicit indications worshipers who were arrested arrest and detention. The personal liberty. with lessons and wisdom to to be blamed, it is the baker. what we have been doing or achieving cannot be Beyond being a member of the House of that could discourage the followership and cause seen. However, there are so many issues behind Representatives, state party chairman, critically so that APC can at Dunamis International plaintiffs, who urged the According to him, the perform better in subsequent Moral of the story: feelings or assumptions in the North, right from the court to declare their arrest rights are guaranteed chances in APC 2023 or otherwise. A lot depends governor, why do you feel so certain that your survive and succeed beginning that people were only being mobilized to Gospel Centre on July 4 for attempts. In life ,you get what you give. on how we do our calculations; a lot depends on political experience really stand you out as a play second fiddle. Our elder, Marafan Sokoto and allegedly wearing t-shirts and detention unlawful, under Sections 35, 38, 39 where we zone out presidency to - all those kinds candidate for the National Chairmanship of further... others argued and argued to a point that they with inciting inscriptions. also asked the court to and 42 of the 1999 Each time you fail or make Don't try to cheat others. of things are facts we should consider. The only the All Progressives Congress? reached a deadlock. The South West bloc then The applicants, Ben award N10 million, each, in Constitution (as amended) thing I will say is that if you look at our merger, Let me start by giving thanks to Almighty Allah mistake,admit the fact and look exited and formed the Alliance for Democracy Manasseh, Anene Udoka, damages, for the violation and under Articles 1, 2, 6, from the north and the zones we have taken to who gave me the opportunity to serve our (AD) the next day. We had to do our convention of their fundamental rights. 8 and 9 of the African inward for appropriate lessons POEM For The Week march together, the South West especially. If you people in various capacities. Number one, let Henry Nwodo, Samuel Larry age and we were part of the scheming that took place and launch APP on the Parade Ground which was The suits are marked, Charter on Human and Titles:- DO RE MI look at it critically and look at what has transpired, me point out that even before the formation of until the exit of the South West through the covert and Samuel Gabriel, filed for your progress. Somebody successfully done because preparations had their separate suits at the FHC/ABJ/CS/631/2021, P e o p l e ' s R i g h t s from there we can take the level to say okay, this is APP, AD and other political parties – that is, influence of the military because they knew that if the taken much time and several meetings. Some of s a i d , " i f y o u w a n t t o DO a deer ,a female deer. what we should do as a party or this is what we during the period of the defunct UNCP and South West at that time and the northern bloc came Federal High Court, Abuja. FHC/ABJ/CS/636/2021, R a t i f i c a t i o n a n d them agreed, people like Alani Bankole, Chief FHC/ABJ/CS/637/2021, Enforcement. succeed,double your failure RE a drop of golden sun. should not do as a party and carefully look at some DPP - I contested under the platform of DPN for together as a political party for sure, the PDP will not Olabode George agreed to stay with us and others Justice Anwuli Chikere gave errors we made in the last six years and see how the membership of the House of Assembly. You have a chance to install a leadership. The government went to stay with AD. In all these, my experience the order following separate FHC/ABJ/CS/638/2021, O t h e r d e f e n d a n t s rate".Some students do not want MI a name ,I call myself. we can quickly push as a party and as a know how the military behaved at the time. The of the day and the military had made up their minds and the lessons learnt about bringing together ex parte applications filled on a n d F H C / A B J / include the Director- to attempt difficult tasks because FA a long long way to run. government to see how we can cover about 30, 40 elections were not concluded before the parties about what they wanted to do for the so-called stability divergent interests for national cohesion and their behalf by their lawyer, CS/639/2021. General of the DSS, Mr percent of it and then convince people and ask became defunct immediately General of the country - they were going to give the Presidency party success are very significant; I did not learn Temokun had argued in Yusuf Bichi and the they do not want any blame for SO a needle pulling thread . them yes, we promised so many things that we Abdulsalami Abubakar took over and had his Mr Tope Temokun. to a particular section of the county which was the as a mere onlooker but as someone who has been Justice Chikere ordered the separate suits that his Attorney-General of the failure. People who don't want to LA a note to follow so . could not fulfil because we found so many things transition programme which went on for nine South West. It was not only about shifting power to the part of the real process that birthed the current that were not in place. On the issue of the months and culminated into handing over that the DSS should release clients were entitled to Federation, Mr Abubakar TI a drink with jam and bread . South West but to a particular person, Chief Olusegun democratic dispensation in Nigeria. I feel much fundamental right to Malami (SAN). The make mistake cannot master economy, we expected to have the oil price at 100- power to a democratically-elected government Obasanjo and this did not go down well with us. We t h e a p p l i c a n t s w i t h empowered to lead in the national interest and lead a freedom of thought, matter has been adjourned what they do .It is better to fail That will bring us back to do. 120 dollars per barrel but it came down to USD 27 in 1999. Then, two parties emerged and I was tried to reach our best to reach out to our seniors like truly national party to much success nationwide. immediate effect. They had per barrel and now, it is not going beyond 70. part of negotiations for the formation of APP. conscience and religion, until Aug. 2 for hearing. Chief Alani Bankole, Chief Bode George and others in DTN sued the DSS, President We went into the convention despite my young the South West, for them to know that there was a August 8, 2021 |21 August 8, 2021 |22 Arts Feature

Curbing menace of sex for grades Repatriation of cultural antiquities: problem to speak out. If they don't speak or ages, sex has been used as a stressed the need to amplify the in a very disadvantaged position. “I am tool to influence outcomes, consequences of violation and punish aware of the problem; in fact, I was shocked out, we won't be able to know what is Fdecisions or gain undue favour or any lecturer found to be insisting on by media reports recently on what is happening for us to even come in to advantage over others in high and low using sex for grades. “There should be happening, especially regarding intervene on their behalf. places. Both men and women can use a way to monitor lecturer and student relationship between lecturers and their “We as FIDA, our primary responsibility The intrigues and benefits sex as a bait, to get what they desire or to relationship. “Violations must be well students. are protection, preservation and promotions achieve personal aggrandisement. They and severely punished when “The problem of this sex for grade, you of rights of women and children where issue of sexual harassment occurs. “If it is n 2014, officials of Museum of Scotland, after a year of discussions, from Nigeria unless with Nigeria's mainstream museum and heritage may get away with it, depending on the established and counselling for only read it in social media or conventional students is very important, particularly not brought to our notice, there is no way we Fine Arts, Boston, U.S., agreed to return an important Benin permission. “Otherwise, such studies in school curriculum to boost value of the society. Sex was used in the media. University authorities cannot act Bible by Delilah to seduce Samson to on entry into the school. “We need new will know, to enable us to come out and announced that eight Nigerian Bronze to Nigeria. A few weeks ago, antiquities will be returned to students' interests in tourism. based on hearsay or claim, unless a formal I Nigeria from the U.S. border reveal the secret of his strength, while orientation for people to think right complaint is lodged. “Those affected carry out our function,” Atoba said. artefacts that were allegedly taken an Ife Bronze was brought back from Yamusa also urged the government without the need for expensive King David was lured by the beauty of and be upright in all dispositions. We should be courageous enough to lodge According to Atoba, the issue of sex for away decades ago and illegally sent Mexico. “In May, we shall be arguing to make schools to visit museums ...the lecturers marks in higher institutions of learning is litigations or diplomatic shuttles. once in every session to benefit from Bathsheba and he committed the all must be involved in fighting the complaint with evidence, '' Danladi said. In to U.S., had been returned. The our case before an international menace with sincerity,'' Alloh said. very disturbing and has been going on for a We welcome such bi-lateral the pleasures offered by the sector. “I unthinkable. spite of punishments meted out to museum's authorities observed that mediation panel for the return of an that should take However, in Nigeria's higher Some educationists have put the blame long time. “We are vehemently in agreements with other nations,'' the call on federal and state ministries of perpetrators of sex for grades, the menace one item, a brass altar figure, had Ife bronze head valued at five million “ institutions, the phenomenon of sex for on weak students, who will always continued to be on the increase, an opposition to this kind of issue happening in minister said. He commended the probably been stolen from the royal dollars. “The Ife Bronze, valued at education to mainstream museum and the blame as they throw themselves on lecturers with the all the higher institutions. “Even in German government and its grades, has been on for decades as part indication that enough measures are not put palace in Benin City as recently as five million dollars, was seized in heritage studies as part of school of the “usual'' on campuses. But in hope of passing their examinations. secondary schools, we have incidences of ...in spite of all museums for taking the fore-front are expected to be in place to curb it. Mr Louis Eriomala, the the 1970s. Pursuit of these artefacts' London from a Belgian and is part of curricular at primary, secondary and recent years, the menace assumed For others, it is the lecturers that former Acting Executive Secretary, teachers trying to sexually abuse students, of repatriating Nigerian antiquities, whereabouts by Nigeria authorities entreaties, an art eight other important antiquities tertiary institutions,'' Yamusa said. disciplined and with alarming dimension and a big dent on should take the blame as they are Nigerian Institute for Cultural Orientation to sleep with them so as to pass them in their through researches on dusty stolen in a burglary that happened in adding that they had started taking The emir said that Gov. Abdullahi the image of the country in the expected to be disciplined and with (NICO), echoed that higher institutions are exams. “ steps in this direction. “What some “It has been happening for a very long records and old gallery brochures, gallery owner in National Museum Jos in 1987. Sule of Nasarawa State had awarded high moral ethics. international community. The popular high moral ethics. Prof. Peter not doing enough to tackle the problem. makes the efforts possible. Ancient “Success in this case may of our elites treat with disregard is the construction of a museum worth case at Obafemi Awolowo University Okebukola, the former Executive “No, they are not doing enough. They can time, we are happy that students are now pottery vessels, metal objects, Belgium is demanding ultimately lead to the discovery and treated with awe and unabashed N150 million following the request to Prof. Peter (OAU) exposed the dastardly acts going Secretary, National Universities and should do more than they are doing. coming out to mention it to the hearing of everybody. “Before now, students are afraid items of personal adornment, recovery of the other antiquities respect in the rest of the world and construct one in ancient city of Keffi. on in the nation's higher institutions Commission, recently caused “And it's a matter of demand and supply. money from Nigeria to stolen in that burglary,'' he says. is a major income earner in those Mrs Umma DamboMamman-Da, the Okebukola, the perpetrated by randy lecturers. controversy by asserting that The randy lecturer and the willing lazy to voice out what was happening to them. remains of a culture among others, We have a case of a professor that is in can be referred to as artefacts, S i m i l a r l y, t h e M i n i s t e r o f countries. Chairperson, Governing Board of The lecturer, Richard Akindele, who academically weak students are to female student; both are guilty. release to Nigeria an former Executive blame for the sex-for-grades incidents prison now for rape of a student in his archaeologists say. Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai “For example, in spite of all National Commission for Museums was at the centre of the first major “However, there are situations where the scandal, served two years jail term for in Nigerian universities. However, office.” Are there solutions in sight to According to them, recovering Mohammed, also recalled that the entreaties, an art gallery owner in and Monuments, said that the lazy female student lures an unwilling Ife Bronze head stolen Secretary, National sexual harassment of a female student, some experts faulted Okebukola's lecturer. “There are also cases where a reduce the menace that has become a artefacts is good for the benefits of federal government instituted a claim Belgium is demanding money from commission was making effort to Monica Osagie. The case opened assertion, saying that lecturers should randy lecturer lures an unwilling lazy cankerworm in the nation's ivory tower to knowing about past events and from the National before the Intergovernmental Nigeria to release to Nigeria an Ife ensure the construction of a national Universities Bronze head stolen from the pandora box of the menace going on in not take advantage of weak students female student. In these cases, the person the barest minimum? According to Alloh, provides information on how the Committee for Promoting the Return museum in the Federal Capital addressing sex for grade is difficult because National Museum Jos in 1987. the nation's higher institutions. and indulge in unethical and immoral making the offer is guilty,'' he said. people before us lived. Because of Museum Jos in 1987. of Cultural Property for the return of Territory, Abuja. Commission, of human nature, but the first thing to do is “This was discovered with him but However, stakeholders decried the conducts. Dr Kabiru Danladi, of the Eriomala said the issue of sex for marks the benefits of the Nigerian cultural Ife Bronze. “As countries round the world are Department of Mass Communication, to strengthen disciplinary institutions in our “This was discovered now held pending resolution by the recently caused menace, and stressed that higher could be attributed to randy lecturers and artefacts, participants in the World “This marks the first time ever that looking for ways to stimulate their Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), universities, where both students and UK police. What impunity! I institutions should not in any way lazy female students, both willing to trade Museum Day, lauded the federal Nigeria will institute a claim before economies, it is only natural for us to tolerate sex for grades, They also said Zaria, Kaduna State, said the menace lecturers will feel protected. with him but now held wonder what rule of law or equity controversy by sex for marks. According to him, this has government's feat in repatriating this international panel. It tells all of look inward as well and a veritable that it has contributed in no small way to of sex for grade “is not different from become prevalent because Nigeria places “Also recruitment process has to be would make one pay for what antiquities stolen in the nation's pending resolution by the importance this administration sector primed for this is the cultural asserting that the falling standard of education in the the general societal decay we see more emphasis on certificates rather than reviewed to employ competent and highly museums. According to them, the gives to art and culture. “In January belongs to one,'' he asked. Stating sector. “This brings us to the very country. According to Dr Olaitan Alloh, everywhere.'' what you know! morally upright people. This will government has asserted rights on the UK police. What last year, I travelled to meet the the importance of cultural artefacts, salient point; Abuja the capital city of academically weak an Agribusiness Consultant, school According to him, over the years, “When employment is based on encourage professional conduct in all the stolen antiquities of Nigerian Secretary of State for Culture of the Sen. Rochas Okorocha, the Nigeria has no national museum that authorities must show zero tolerance for recruitment process in the universities individual's ability, all these will stop!'' He discharging their duties,'' Alloh said. For origin taken to different parts of the impunity! I wonder United Kingdom to press our demand Chairman, Senate Committee on will represent the unity of this great students are to 'sex for marks' relationship. He and other tertiary institutions has been agrees that weak female students lure Danladi, he says ABU does not tolerate indiscipline of whatever kind. “And the world, arguing its case in favour of for the release of the said Ife Bronze Culture and Tourism, called for the country “It will also serve the purpose suggested that students on entry into the bastardised and all kinds of people are lecturers because they are weak what rule of law or head which is now kept in the British use of tradition and culture to of showcasing our rich well-loved blame for the sex- school should also be made to employed and entrusted with the academically, saying “it's true in some university has a system in place from the why the country should get the departmental level up to central antiquities released. Museum. “This meeting is part of the diversify the nation's economy. antiquities to foreign visitors,'' the understand that they should face their responsibility of teaching in tertiary cases, but there are cases where lecturers equity would make one for-grades institutions. “That's the root of the administration to address issues of With the theme of the day: “The requirement that a demand must be Okorocha said that one of the commission chair said. studies rather than looking for easy demand for sex directly or indirectly from ways to pass their examinations. “Don't problem. So you have people who professional misconduct. “Whoever is Future of Museums: Recover and pay for what belongs made by a requesting nation and be problems facing the country is the According to her, this year's world incidents in students as condition for passing them.'' forget that many students are coming have nothing to do with teaching in The International Federation of Women accused of misconduct will definitely face Reimagine'', participants note that impugned by the nation in i n a b i l i t y o f t h e r e l e v a n t Museum Day presents a great into the universities from the larger higher institutions being employed to Lawyers, Kaduna State chapter, on its part, disciplinary committee and if found guilty, the world has realised the to one possession. Well, soon, the matter stakeholders to showcase arts and opportunity to raise the conversation Nigerian historical materials for tourism society. Many of them have been teach; people who are morally weak urged female victims of sexual abuse in appropriate disciplinary measures are taken importance of artefacts to will be resolved in favour of Nigeria. on the future of museums. “It also against him. Stakeholders suggest that to attraction. He called on traditional universities. exposed to thinking that sexual and professionally poor and the result tertiary institutions to speak out in order to sustaining cultural heritage and This I believe. “Also, after vigorous affords the opportunity to call for effectively tackle the scourge, strong rulers to assist the National relationship in whatever form is a is what we see today.'' put a stop to the ugly trend. protect the society. For instance, pursuit, the final application which I acquiring an appropriate edifice in the Danladi agreed that academically monitoring team should be put in place in Commission for Museums and normal way of life and a tool to progress The association assured that it would Prof. Abba Tijani, the Director- caused to be submitted, the United FCT that weak students were likely to fall the country's higher institutions for Monuments in collating historic in life. “The females think it's a give legal cover to victims and ensure that G e n e r a l o f t h e N a t i o n a l States has approved Nigeria's request will showcase our rich cultural compensation to offer, while the males victims of sexual harassment. “Mind continuous monitoring of the activities of arts for tourism development. lecturers' sexually exploiting and molesting Commission for Museums and under the Convention on Cultural heritage. “I, therefore, humbly think it's a compensation to receive,''he you, I didn't say they lure lecturers, but students were prosecuted. “It's time for both students and lecturers. Also, the Emir of Keffi, Monuments, observes that Nigeria Property Implementation Act. implore all to work towards said. they are vulnerable. They go for free victims to name such lecturers and others in They also said that very close lecturers/ has brought back 600 years old Ife “The import of this is that any Nasarawa State, Dr Sheu-Usman establishing a befitting museum for According to him, generally this marks, promising `to do anything' to the system,” Mrs Zainab Atoba, students relationships, should be terracotta from the Netherlands. “In cultural property that is 250 years or Yamusa, said that the Federal and the nation in Abuja,'' she said. menace is part of the fallouts of the get their carry overs cleared. “Anyone Chairperson of FIDA in the state said. “Our discouraged to curb the menace of sex for March, the University of Aberdeen, older can never enter into the U.S. state governments should NAN decadence in our society at large. Alloh doing this is putting himself or herself call is for all students who have this kind of grades cases in Nigeria's tertiary institutions. (NAN) August 8, 2021 |21 August 8, 2021 |22 Arts Feature

Curbing menace of sex for grades Repatriation of cultural antiquities: problem to speak out. If they don't speak or ages, sex has been used as a stressed the need to amplify the in a very disadvantaged position. “I am tool to influence outcomes, consequences of violation and punish aware of the problem; in fact, I was shocked out, we won't be able to know what is Fdecisions or gain undue favour or any lecturer found to be insisting on by media reports recently on what is happening for us to even come in to advantage over others in high and low using sex for grades. “There should be happening, especially regarding intervene on their behalf. places. Both men and women can use a way to monitor lecturer and student relationship between lecturers and their “We as FIDA, our primary responsibility The intrigues and benefits sex as a bait, to get what they desire or to relationship. “Violations must be well students. are protection, preservation and promotions achieve personal aggrandisement. They and severely punished when “The problem of this sex for grade, you of rights of women and children where issue of sexual harassment occurs. “If it is n 2014, officials of Museum of Scotland, after a year of discussions, from Nigeria unless with Nigeria's mainstream museum and heritage may get away with it, depending on the established and counselling for only read it in social media or conventional students is very important, particularly not brought to our notice, there is no way we Fine Arts, Boston, U.S., agreed to return an important Benin permission. “Otherwise, such studies in school curriculum to boost value of the society. Sex was used in the media. University authorities cannot act Bible by Delilah to seduce Samson to on entry into the school. “We need new will know, to enable us to come out and announced that eight Nigerian Bronze to Nigeria. A few weeks ago, antiquities will be returned to students' interests in tourism. based on hearsay or claim, unless a formal I Nigeria from the U.S. border reveal the secret of his strength, while orientation for people to think right complaint is lodged. “Those affected carry out our function,” Atoba said. artefacts that were allegedly taken an Ife Bronze was brought back from Yamusa also urged the government without the need for expensive King David was lured by the beauty of and be upright in all dispositions. We should be courageous enough to lodge According to Atoba, the issue of sex for away decades ago and illegally sent Mexico. “In May, we shall be arguing to make schools to visit museums ...the lecturers marks in higher institutions of learning is litigations or diplomatic shuttles. once in every session to benefit from Bathsheba and he committed the all must be involved in fighting the complaint with evidence, '' Danladi said. In to U.S., had been returned. The our case before an international menace with sincerity,'' Alloh said. very disturbing and has been going on for a We welcome such bi-lateral the pleasures offered by the sector. “I unthinkable. spite of punishments meted out to museum's authorities observed that mediation panel for the return of an that should take However, in Nigeria's higher Some educationists have put the blame long time. “We are vehemently in agreements with other nations,'' the call on federal and state ministries of perpetrators of sex for grades, the menace one item, a brass altar figure, had Ife bronze head valued at five million “ institutions, the phenomenon of sex for on weak students, who will always continued to be on the increase, an opposition to this kind of issue happening in minister said. He commended the probably been stolen from the royal dollars. “The Ife Bronze, valued at education to mainstream museum and the blame as they throw themselves on lecturers with the all the higher institutions. “Even in German government and its grades, has been on for decades as part indication that enough measures are not put palace in Benin City as recently as five million dollars, was seized in heritage studies as part of school of the “usual'' on campuses. But in hope of passing their examinations. secondary schools, we have incidences of ...in spite of all museums for taking the fore-front are expected to be in place to curb it. Mr Louis Eriomala, the the 1970s. Pursuit of these artefacts' London from a Belgian and is part of curricular at primary, secondary and recent years, the menace assumed For others, it is the lecturers that former Acting Executive Secretary, teachers trying to sexually abuse students, of repatriating Nigerian antiquities, whereabouts by Nigeria authorities entreaties, an art eight other important antiquities tertiary institutions,'' Yamusa said. disciplined and with alarming dimension and a big dent on should take the blame as they are Nigerian Institute for Cultural Orientation to sleep with them so as to pass them in their through researches on dusty stolen in a burglary that happened in adding that they had started taking The emir said that Gov. Abdullahi the image of the country in the expected to be disciplined and with (NICO), echoed that higher institutions are exams. “ steps in this direction. “What some “It has been happening for a very long records and old gallery brochures, gallery owner in National Museum Jos in 1987. Sule of Nasarawa State had awarded high moral ethics. international community. The popular high moral ethics. Prof. Peter not doing enough to tackle the problem. makes the efforts possible. Ancient “Success in this case may of our elites treat with disregard is the construction of a museum worth case at Obafemi Awolowo University Okebukola, the former Executive “No, they are not doing enough. They can time, we are happy that students are now pottery vessels, metal objects, Belgium is demanding ultimately lead to the discovery and treated with awe and unabashed N150 million following the request to Prof. Peter (OAU) exposed the dastardly acts going Secretary, National Universities and should do more than they are doing. coming out to mention it to the hearing of everybody. “Before now, students are afraid items of personal adornment, recovery of the other antiquities respect in the rest of the world and construct one in ancient city of Keffi. on in the nation's higher institutions Commission, recently caused “And it's a matter of demand and supply. money from Nigeria to stolen in that burglary,'' he says. is a major income earner in those Mrs Umma DamboMamman-Da, the Okebukola, the perpetrated by randy lecturers. controversy by asserting that The randy lecturer and the willing lazy to voice out what was happening to them. remains of a culture among others, We have a case of a professor that is in can be referred to as artefacts, S i m i l a r l y, t h e M i n i s t e r o f countries. Chairperson, Governing Board of The lecturer, Richard Akindele, who academically weak students are to female student; both are guilty. release to Nigeria an former Executive blame for the sex-for-grades incidents prison now for rape of a student in his archaeologists say. Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai “For example, in spite of all National Commission for Museums was at the centre of the first major “However, there are situations where the scandal, served two years jail term for in Nigerian universities. However, office.” Are there solutions in sight to According to them, recovering Mohammed, also recalled that the entreaties, an art gallery owner in and Monuments, said that the lazy female student lures an unwilling Ife Bronze head stolen Secretary, National sexual harassment of a female student, some experts faulted Okebukola's lecturer. “There are also cases where a reduce the menace that has become a artefacts is good for the benefits of federal government instituted a claim Belgium is demanding money from commission was making effort to Monica Osagie. The case opened assertion, saying that lecturers should randy lecturer lures an unwilling lazy cankerworm in the nation's ivory tower to knowing about past events and from the National before the Intergovernmental Nigeria to release to Nigeria an Ife ensure the construction of a national Universities Bronze head stolen from the pandora box of the menace going on in not take advantage of weak students female student. In these cases, the person the barest minimum? According to Alloh, provides information on how the Committee for Promoting the Return museum in the Federal Capital addressing sex for grade is difficult because National Museum Jos in 1987. the nation's higher institutions. and indulge in unethical and immoral making the offer is guilty,'' he said. people before us lived. Because of Museum Jos in 1987. of Cultural Property for the return of Territory, Abuja. Commission, of human nature, but the first thing to do is “This was discovered with him but However, stakeholders decried the conducts. Dr Kabiru Danladi, of the Eriomala said the issue of sex for marks the benefits of the Nigerian cultural Ife Bronze. “As countries round the world are Department of Mass Communication, to strengthen disciplinary institutions in our “This was discovered now held pending resolution by the recently caused menace, and stressed that higher could be attributed to randy lecturers and artefacts, participants in the World “This marks the first time ever that looking for ways to stimulate their Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), universities, where both students and UK police. What impunity! I institutions should not in any way lazy female students, both willing to trade Museum Day, lauded the federal Nigeria will institute a claim before economies, it is only natural for us to tolerate sex for grades, They also said Zaria, Kaduna State, said the menace lecturers will feel protected. with him but now held wonder what rule of law or equity controversy by sex for marks. According to him, this has government's feat in repatriating this international panel. It tells all of look inward as well and a veritable that it has contributed in no small way to of sex for grade “is not different from become prevalent because Nigeria places “Also recruitment process has to be would make one pay for what antiquities stolen in the nation's pending resolution by the importance this administration sector primed for this is the cultural asserting that the falling standard of education in the the general societal decay we see more emphasis on certificates rather than reviewed to employ competent and highly museums. According to them, the gives to art and culture. “In January belongs to one,'' he asked. Stating sector. “This brings us to the very country. According to Dr Olaitan Alloh, everywhere.'' what you know! morally upright people. This will government has asserted rights on the UK police. What last year, I travelled to meet the the importance of cultural artefacts, salient point; Abuja the capital city of academically weak an Agribusiness Consultant, school According to him, over the years, “When employment is based on encourage professional conduct in all the stolen antiquities of Nigerian Secretary of State for Culture of the Sen. Rochas Okorocha, the Nigeria has no national museum that authorities must show zero tolerance for recruitment process in the universities individual's ability, all these will stop!'' He discharging their duties,'' Alloh said. For origin taken to different parts of the impunity! I wonder United Kingdom to press our demand Chairman, Senate Committee on will represent the unity of this great students are to 'sex for marks' relationship. He and other tertiary institutions has been agrees that weak female students lure Danladi, he says ABU does not tolerate indiscipline of whatever kind. “And the world, arguing its case in favour of for the release of the said Ife Bronze Culture and Tourism, called for the country “It will also serve the purpose suggested that students on entry into the bastardised and all kinds of people are lecturers because they are weak what rule of law or head which is now kept in the British use of tradition and culture to of showcasing our rich well-loved blame for the sex- school should also be made to employed and entrusted with the academically, saying “it's true in some university has a system in place from the why the country should get the departmental level up to central antiquities released. Museum. “This meeting is part of the diversify the nation's economy. antiquities to foreign visitors,'' the understand that they should face their responsibility of teaching in tertiary cases, but there are cases where lecturers equity would make one for-grades institutions. “That's the root of the administration to address issues of With the theme of the day: “The requirement that a demand must be Okorocha said that one of the commission chair said. studies rather than looking for easy demand for sex directly or indirectly from ways to pass their examinations. “Don't problem. So you have people who professional misconduct. “Whoever is Future of Museums: Recover and pay for what belongs made by a requesting nation and be problems facing the country is the According to her, this year's world incidents in students as condition for passing them.'' forget that many students are coming have nothing to do with teaching in The International Federation of Women accused of misconduct will definitely face Reimagine'', participants note that impugned by the nation in i n a b i l i t y o f t h e r e l e v a n t Museum Day presents a great into the universities from the larger higher institutions being employed to Lawyers, Kaduna State chapter, on its part, disciplinary committee and if found guilty, the world has realised the to one possession. Well, soon, the matter stakeholders to showcase arts and opportunity to raise the conversation Nigerian historical materials for tourism society. Many of them have been teach; people who are morally weak urged female victims of sexual abuse in appropriate disciplinary measures are taken importance of artefacts to will be resolved in favour of Nigeria. on the future of museums. “It also against him. Stakeholders suggest that to attraction. He called on traditional universities. exposed to thinking that sexual and professionally poor and the result tertiary institutions to speak out in order to sustaining cultural heritage and This I believe. “Also, after vigorous affords the opportunity to call for effectively tackle the scourge, strong rulers to assist the National relationship in whatever form is a is what we see today.'' put a stop to the ugly trend. protect the society. For instance, pursuit, the final application which I acquiring an appropriate edifice in the Danladi agreed that academically monitoring team should be put in place in Commission for Museums and normal way of life and a tool to progress The association assured that it would Prof. Abba Tijani, the Director- caused to be submitted, the United FCT that weak students were likely to fall the country's higher institutions for Monuments in collating historic in life. “The females think it's a give legal cover to victims and ensure that G e n e r a l o f t h e N a t i o n a l States has approved Nigeria's request will showcase our rich cultural compensation to offer, while the males victims of sexual harassment. “Mind continuous monitoring of the activities of arts for tourism development. lecturers' sexually exploiting and molesting Commission for Museums and under the Convention on Cultural heritage. “I, therefore, humbly think it's a compensation to receive,''he you, I didn't say they lure lecturers, but students were prosecuted. “It's time for both students and lecturers. Also, the Emir of Keffi, Monuments, observes that Nigeria Property Implementation Act. implore all to work towards said. they are vulnerable. They go for free victims to name such lecturers and others in They also said that very close lecturers/ has brought back 600 years old Ife “The import of this is that any Nasarawa State, Dr Sheu-Usman establishing a befitting museum for According to him, generally this marks, promising `to do anything' to the system,” Mrs Zainab Atoba, students relationships, should be terracotta from the Netherlands. “In cultural property that is 250 years or Yamusa, said that the Federal and the nation in Abuja,'' she said. menace is part of the fallouts of the get their carry overs cleared. “Anyone Chairperson of FIDA in the state said. “Our discouraged to curb the menace of sex for March, the University of Aberdeen, older can never enter into the U.S. state governments should NAN decadence in our society at large. Alloh doing this is putting himself or herself call is for all students who have this kind of grades cases in Nigeria's tertiary institutions. (NAN) August 8, 2021 |4 August 8, 2021 |23 News Trendy Woman No parallel congress in Ogun, declares committee chair he Chairman of the the state some days ago, his O g u n S t a t e Wa r d committee had, apart from TCongress Committee of convening a stakeholders the All Progressives Congress meeting, also screened (APC) Wale Ohu, has declared candidates, carried out that there was no parallel training for officials used in election of party executives into conducting the congress, as the 236 wards throughout the well as put other modalities state. in place to ensure a rancour O h u , w h o g a v e t h i s free congress. declaration on Saturday He added that the ward e v e n i n g w h i l e b r i e f i n g congress started at about newsmen at Ogun State 9a.m on Saturday morning, S e c r e t a r i a t o f t h e A l l with Committee members Progressives Congress (APC), moving round to monitor the Iyana Mortuary, Abeokuta, conduct of the congress in equally submitted that the ward the three senatorial sistricts, congress was conducted adding that the exercise throughout the state without m o n i t o r e d b y t h e any hitch. Independent National Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun (centre) surrounded by newly elected officers of his ward- Ward 3, Iperu, Ikenne He insisted that there was no Electorial Commission LG of the State at the end of the Ward Congress held on Saturday parallel congress conducted (INEC) officials was free anywhere in the state. and fair with massive girls and women have is viewed as normal as Ohu said, "nobody will try a turnout. every other fashion ethics. Others who pierce parallel congress in the APC "I can say with all sense of their nose, eyebrow region, lip or tongue may do because the party gave a clear responsibility that today's Supreme Court verdict: Abiodun so just to look fancier and not necessarily to directive and anyone who tries Ward Congress in Ogun Nose piercing: The new appear wild or weird. that is engaging in anti-party State is one of the freest Every human being always have a activity and it is null and void. congresses conducted personality hidden inside. Some choose "So we never expected any anywhere in this country. congratulates Akeredolu on victory piercings to express who they are and the reasonable and loyal party The turnout was massive. personal sense of style that appeals to them. member to even think of any The process was rancour free gun State governor, the governorship poll, his Akeredolu to embrace all governance that will enhance According to a professor of psychology, parallel congress, so there was in all the 236 wards. It is an Dapo Abiodun, has pronouncement by the court as indigenes and residents of the t h e s o c i o e c o n o m i c Enugu State University of Science and none". indication that the party is Ocongratulated his the duly elected governor state, irrespective of their development of the Sunshine fashion trend among ladies Technology, ESUT, Dr Regina Eya, She said By: Oluwaseun Boye The Committee chairman well grounded in Ogun", Ondo State counterpart, actually showed that people of political leaning. State. nose piercing among girls is copying what is in stated further that "the turnout Ohu submitted. A r a k u n r i n R o t i m i the state cast their votes for He further urged residents of "As a father of all in the state, vogue. ose piercing is the act of piercing the of members at the stakeholders' The Committee Chairman Akeredolu, over his electoral Akeredolu, popularly known as Ondo to rally round their c o n t i n u e t o e n g e n d e r “I don't think it's a complex problem on the skin or cartilage with focus on any part meeting was an evidence of hinted that they were in the victory at the Supreme Court. 'Aketi'. governor in his bid to continue government of inclusiveness, part of the person. One ear piercing cannot get of the nose for the purpose of wearing what we saw today. Anyone State on the authority of the Gov. Abiodun, in a W h i l e s a l u t i n g t h e t h e d e l i v e r y o f g o o d transparency, accountability N attention but double piercings will get people's jewellery. Among the different varieties of nose national headquarters, to statement signed by his Chief steadfastness and firm belief of attention. When I see a girl with double who is a gladiator in APC in the governance and efforts to turn and probity. Once again, piercings, the nostril piercing is the most unite the party as a divided Press Secretary, Kunle chieftains and members of the piercings I may start wondering if the person is state was at the stakeholders the state around for better. congratulations, the People's common. Nose piercing is the third most house could not stand, added Somorin, on Thursday, All Progressives Congress from Fulani tribe or the religion the girl belongs forum and there was no "This victory, I strongly Governor". Abiodun was common variety of piercing after earlobe that with the successful described Akeredolu's to. dissenting view. All of them (APC) in Ondo State, the Ogun believe, will further motivate quoted to have said in the piercing and tongue piercing. conclusion of the Congress, triumph at the Apex Court as “Attention is what most young people seek. spoke commonly that they were State governor urged Governor Arakunrin to espouse good statement. The fashion of nose studs in various sizes and it was believed that the exco They want to look different. This can serve as a ready to work together with us a well deserved victory for shapes have now become an unavoidable part topic for a class I am about to teach in few to have a hitch-free congress of party at the grassroots, democracy. of the fashion statement among ladies, women, ring, as a representation of their married status. minutes. I too would love to know why young and that was what we had would work to make the The governor said that Ogun commissions 500 capacity ICT centre undergraduates and youngsters. It's done to promote the beauty of the bride, people do these things,” she said. today". party even stronger. though he never doubted the h e O g u n S t a t e and I am impressed by the positively to achieve an In some communities, a woman wearing a especially in the eyes of her husband. Findings available pointed out that, nose He disclosed that on arrival in victory of Ondo governor at demonstration of good efficient and effective nose stud is part of their beliefs. G o v e r n m e n t h a s In the Indian culture, the left nostril is piercings are less painful than expected, and managerial skills and Information Technology Though gold, silver or many other metal nose commissioned a 300 believed to be associated with the reproductive while different people will have different T d r i v e n e c o n o m y f o r studs are widely worn by women, experts say c a p a c i t y I n f o r m a t i o n benevolence towards one of organs of a female. Because of this view, tolerance levels, the general consensus is that that gold is the most ideal metal when it comes Communication Technology our institutions in the State. I sustainable development. piercing the left nostril is thought to reduce In Nigeria, multiple ear these piercings aren't as painful, but it comes Why Ogun is witnessing peace, to nose rings or studs. (ICT) building, at the State therefore appreciate JAMB and menstrual cramp pain, pain of childbirth and to with a lot of risks. The nose is in what doctors the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Nose rings are the second most popular type enhance sexual experiences. It's also believed to piercing is most common Institute of Technology, Igbesa, “ call the danger triangle of the face. That's the Oloyede, for deeming it fit in of piercing in the Western fashion scene, with enhance romantic and sexual feelings. area between the eyebrows and upper lip. Veins d o n a t e d b y t h e J o i n t Laide Oropo, an increasing number of women opting to have In this part of the world, there is still some devt under my watch –Abiodun Admissions and Matriculation rewarding such outstanding among women than men, in this area are connected to the sinus cavity. their noses pierced. performance", Abiodun said. stigma associated with the nose ring, a simple Any procedure on this part of the face could Committee was sent from the Board (JAMB). However, in many other parts of the world, gun State Governor, political leaning. We treat In his remarks, the JAMB former Ogun stud or hoop is generally accepted in most because everything is seen cause a serious infection. Dapo Abiodun, has everybody equally and this party's national headquarters The Governor, Prince Dapo the nose ring holds deep cultural significance, contexts, while more extravagant and visible Registrar, Prof. Oloyede said the attributed development has engendered peace in our to conduct peaceful and Abiodun in his speech at the much like a wedding ring does in the West. nose rings might be frowned upon. from a personal style O institution has shown qualities Nose Piercing Safety : When it comes to nose rings, the Aboriginal and peace being enjoyed in the state. We have kept faith with credible ward congress in the commissioning of the building, Sport Council However, as views continue to evolve and Get your nose pierced by a licensed that made it win the National people of Australia are credited as having first state to the inclusive approach the party's manifesto, s t a t e , s o l i c i t i n g t h e in Igbesa, Ado-Odo/Ota Local people become more open-minded and perspective, it is hardly professional. Never do it yourself. Te r t i a r y A d m i s s i o n s worn them over 44,000 years ago! These were of his administration and equal realising that our state is the c o o p e r a t i o n o f a l l Government Area, said ICT is an accepting of differences, the nose ring is Piercing Rules/ Safety measures to follow: Performance Merit Award, simple bone studs that went across their treatment for all. industrial capital of this stakeholders to make the important modern tool for Chairman is becoming more and more common. frowned at. Nose piercing 1. Make proper consultation as any health commending the Rector, septums. Speaking at the Ogun State country", the governor exercise a success. driving education, which has For instance, some school of thought believe problems or pregnancy before you do it. OGITECH, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufunke But other cultures also began to wear nose Committee Stakeholders' stated. While calling on the party become a force to reckon with. that there is no big deal in getting a nose pierced is another one that is as 2.Use a sterile needle. Piercing guns must be dead rings in different parts of the world. Today's meeting on Ward Congress of W h i l e n o t i n g t h e members to maintain Akinkurolere for her doggedness and putting a ring or stud in it, they believe if you properly sterilized. The Governor, represented tradition of nose rings began in the Middle East d e c o r u m , O h u s a i d and hardwork. are comfortable with it and it's not posing any 3.Sterilize the nose jewelry on-site in a the All Progressives Congress a d v a n t a g e o f h a v i n g by the State Commissioner for and spread from there around the world, to old as the testaments in screening and training would Oloyede, while appreciating danger or health risk, you are good to go. machine called an autoclave. (APC), held in Abeokuta, the consensus candidates, which Education, Science and India, Europe and the West. Nose rings are be done for those who would Governor Abiodun led- Another school of thought however frowns at it, 4. Open the sealed needle package and governor equally noted that the he said was less stressful, Technology, Prof. Abayomi mentioned in the Bible and the Hindu Vedas. the Bible like earlobe oversee the Congress in the administration for its great as it is quite a big deal, they argued that nose, strelize before usage. political temperature in the A b i o d u n s a i d w h e r e Arigbabu applauded the They were worn by Native Americans, Aztecs 236 Wards, urging the leaders investment in the education boobs, tongue, etc piercing should not be found 5. Use sterile gloves, and wash your hands state has returned to normal consensus approach can't be institution for its outstanding and Mayans. piercing. to prevail on their members sector, which has been yielding on any responsible human. They believed that a before and after the piercing. since the inception of his adopted, election would be Findings revealed that in some parts of North for consensus candidates. performance, as one of the most results, said that delegates would good parent should not allow their wards pierce 6.Clean and disinfect your nose with alcohol administration. held to provide a level play Africa, wearing a nose ring indicates your compliant in keeping to the the nose. or antiseptic liquid before it's pierced. He noted that APC as a party for all. Speaking, former deputy be sent from JAMB for approval social status and wealth, much like owning a guidelines of admission for the In Nigeria, multiple ear piercing is most 7. Get clear instructions on how to clean and has been made stronger in He further assured that governor in the state, Senator of the ICT centre. fancy car today. This belief comes from the Genesis, Rebecca, Issac's new bride received year 2019 NATAP-M award by common among women than men, because care for your nose piercing. Ogun, while inter-party affairs roles of the party would be Adegbenga Kaka, stressed In her welcome address, the Berber people of North Africa, where large nose everything is seen from a personal style nose ring as part of her marriage gifts. had been properly managed to followed during the ward the need for a rancour-free JAMB. Rector of Ogun State Institute of In Ezekiel 16, God describes the affection He hief Laide Oropo, former rings were worn by rich people of the upper perspective, it is hardly frowned at. Nose Piercing aftercare best practices are: enhance the delivery of good congress. Congress, urging winners The Governor pointed out Technology, Igbesa, Dr (Mrs.) classes. When a Berber man marries, he offers had showered upon Israel in terms of a man and losers in the congress to that the complementary effort Chairman of Ogun State piercing is another one that is as old as the 1.Don't touch your nose piercing until you've governance in the state. Earlier, the Committee Akinkurolere, revealed that the Sports Council and his nose ring to his new bride, to symbolize his testaments in the Bible like earlobe piercing. showering his bride with gifts: “I put a ring on bee good winners and losers. of JAMB to sustain the feat C washed your hands with soap and water. Abiodun, who said intra-party Chairman, Chief Wale Ohu, your nose, earrings on your ears and a beautiful ICT project was the result of politician of note is dead. Chief status and wealth, which is an indication of his Many conservatives have wondered how safe 2.Rinse your piercing twice a day with warm In their respective remake, and developmental leaps in the crown on your head”. disputes are being handled to noted that Ogun was blessed National Tertiary Admissions Laide Oropo, a socialite in the days ability to take care of her. and how morally right it is getting an extra water and a saline solution. Gently dab it dry Senator Biyi Durojaiye and a education sector, particularly This reveals that nose rings were in fashion achieve party cohesion, with statesmen and political Performance Merit Award 2019, of yore who was highly praised by However, for the Hindus brides, a nose ring is piercing on the ear and nose are. with a clean towel or paper towel. former deputy governor, during that era and they represented wealth and declared the ward congress bigwigs who have served the the tertiary sub-sector would which was won by the Institute the accomplished Juju musician, an integral part of the wedding day attire. It's People who love and indulge in piercings have 3.Use gentle, unscented soap on the piercing. Salimot Badru, called on the status when given as gifts. They were also would be peaceful, stressing "it state and nation diligently, help improve the preference for as the Most Compliant now a clergyman, Ebenezer Obey called the Nath and is worn on either the left or backed up the act by cultural believe in foreign So, ladies, exercise caution! Committee members to be considered female accessories. is a family affair". calling on the present e d u c a t i o n , w h i c h h e Institution in 2019 JAMB in one of his albums was said to right nostril, depending on where the bride hails countries and religion. While some have picked fair to all contestants, from.This type of nose ring is a symbol of a Generally, people get piercings on different " I r u n a n i n c l u s i v e politicians to emulate their highlighted as one of the core Admission Guidelines. have died on Sunday, August 1st. them up from Bible scriptures. Oluwaseun Boye writes via pledging their support for He will be buried according to married woman. Many women tend to wear parts of their body for different reasons. government where we welcome virtues. values of his administration. Akinkurolere stressed that There are some Bible verses that support [email protected] the success of the congress. Islamic rites on Monday at his their nose ring for life, much like a wedding The multiple piercings on the ear like many everybody, irrespective of their He explained that the "This is a worthwhile project the project would contribute wearing nose ring for women. In the book of Ijebu-Ode residence. Laide Oropo, former Ogun Sport Council PAGE Chairman is dead 4

Farooq A. Kperogi Abba Kyari and his red flags of vulgar exhibitionism lthough there is no art to because those crafty monsters of detective machismo with a him, forcing the court to strike out decipher the cunning of depravity aren't imbecilic sitting predetermined motive to profit the internet fraud charge against Acrooked cops, Abba Kyari ducks waiting for Abba Kyari to from it. him. gave us many red flags to cause us to capture them on camera. He just He parlayed his popularity and Mojeed also alleged that Kyari be suspicious of his policing, but many wanted to showboat. carefully cultivated larger-than- forced him to reveal the password people ignored them. I, for one, have And he got a lot of reputational life media image into “big-men- to some of his bank cards, sign “ an abiding suspicion of people who are mileage from this dumb stunt. I protection” security gigs. He checks, and electronically transfer What is worse, given to gratuitous self-congratulation didn't see any groundswell of obviously not only protects “big money to designated bank and ostentation, who are aggressively discursive repudiation against a men”; he also torments their less accounts, which added up to tens the man who self-promotional, and who perpetually famed sleuthhound ignoring connected rivals and victims for of millions. When Mojeed's have a need to invite the public to detective work that is central to the financial gain, as the FBI's court lawyer reached out to Kyari to earned a witness their good deeds. fight against kidnapping and instead documents indicate. resolve the matter, the petition I think excessive showiness often staging a fatuous media show. But the fact that he flaunts his alleged, Kyari told the lawyer that reputation as a betrays an inner emptiness at best and What is worse, the man who a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h f l a s h y, Mojeed was an internet fraudster, an artful concealment of untoward earned a reputation as a ruthless questionable characters without and that he proposed a deal with ruthless impulses and deeds at worst. This annihilator of criminals started to fear of consequences from his the lawyer to help him get another sentiment is encapsulated in such openly cavort with people that, at superiors suggests that he is not 15 million naira from one of annihilator of enduring pieces of folk wisdom as the very least, he should be alone. He obviously has powerful Mojeed's bank accounts. Kyari “Empty vessels make the most noise,” suspicious of. He has been b a c k e r s i n t h e p o l i c e allegedly offered the lawyer a 5- “Still waters run deep,” etc. photographed with people whose establishment who also benefit m i l l i o n - n a i r a r e w a r d a s criminals started This isn't universally true, of course. source of wealth is questionable and materially from his ethically compensation for his cooperation, Some genuinely ethical and kind whose conspicuous consumption stained exploits. but the lawyer declined the offer. to openly cavort people may be outwardly flashy and should put them on his investigatory Given how morally rotten the Neither the EFCC nor the ICPC given to offensive displays of self- radar. institution of the police is in even acknowledged, much less with people that, importance. And some businesses Now we know why. FBI's charge Nigeria—and the rampant crab acted on, Mojeed's petition for a thrive on vulgar outward displays, so sheet against Ramon “Hushpuppi” mentality in its ranks—the fact redress of what he said was gross at the very least, people who are in these kinds of Abbas revealed phone chats that that the only “consequence” Kyari injustice against him by Kyari. businesses can't help but be showy out Kyari and Abbas exchanged in has faced for his unconventional, And Kyari didn't even find it worth he should be of a professional imperative. which Abbas instructed Kyari to publicity-seeking, show-and-tell his while to respond to TheCable's But policing is no show business. arrest Abbas' rival in internet fraud. policing and open cavorting with request to hear his own side of the suspicious of. He Governance isn't, either. Nor is It is reasonable to draw the suspicious personages is a story. morality. And so on. For the most part, conclusion that the wealthy but meteoric climb up the promotional So, clearly, Kyari is habituated it is my experience that people who are dodgy people Kyari frolics with use ladder is an indication that the t o i m m u n i t y f r o m t h e has been overly exhibitionistic in the him as a cudgel against their police establishment is in on what c o n s e q u e n c e s o f h i s performance of morality and of such enemies and rivals. he does. transgressions and indiscretions. photographed run-of-the-mill duties as policing and The FBI's affidavit implicating Unfortunately for the police That happens only when you have governance are often shady and use Abba Kyari in Hushpuppi's fraud e s t a b l i s h m e n t , K y a r i ' s powerful backers. But it's different with people whose exhibitionism to conceal their captures this sentiment. It reads: t r a n s g r e s s i o n s h a v e n o w this time around. You don't mess shadiness. “Kyari is a highly decorated deputy transcended the bounds of Nigeria with the FBI and get away with it. source of wealth Although he has been accused of commissioner of the Nigeria Police and can't be dismissed with the Court documents quote the FBI being a brutal SARS operative in Force who is alleged to have same blithe impunity with which to have pointedly said Abba Kyari, is questionable Lagos, Abba Kyari clearly has his arranged for Vincent [Abbas' rival in previous indiscretions were “together with others known and good sides. I have read many accounts crime] to be arrested and jailed at treated. For instance, on October unknown to the Grand Jury, and whose of his kindness to total strangers, of his Abbas' behest, and then sent Abbas 28, 2020, TheCable reported that a knowingly conspired to commit pan-Nigerian cosmopolitanism, and of photographs of Vincent after his Lagos businessman by the name wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, conspicuous his dogged sleuthing that resolved arrest. of Afeez Mojeed accused Abba United States Code, Section knotty criminal cases. His admirable “Kyari also allegedly sent Abbas Kyari of defrauding him of up to 1343.” This leaves no room for detective work attracted notice and bank account details for an account 41 million naira. rigmarole. I think the game is over consumption approbation. But then he got into which Abbas could deposit In a petition to the judicial panel for the “super cop.” intoxicated by praise and attention, payment for Vincent's arrest and set up by the Lagos State I also think the Nigerian society should put them on and made it his life's calling to hanker imprisonment.” government to address abuses by should take some blame for after the limelight— in a job that In other words, Kyari was SARS, Mojeed alleged that Kyari nurturing personas like Abba his investigatory should be done in the sedate quietude probably initially a good cop whose and his SARS team forcefully Kyari. Our insatiable but often of the background. excellent work earned him plaudits broke into his home in 2014, unmet hunger for heroes radar. He routinely invites cameras and from his superiors, plausive accused him of being an internet predisposes us to be susceptible to press people to record him doing his publicity from the news media, and fraudster, seized N280,000 from frauds masquerading as saviors. job. One of the absurd extremes of his veneration from a grateful public. his wardrobe, another N50,000 We can avoid this if we take as a exhibitionism, for me, was when he Then he gradually started to seek out from his car, which they took rule of thumb the idea that most invited journalists, videographers, and the news media, insert himself into away and never returned, detained people who have a compulsive photographers to show him looking public consciousness, and promote him for 14 days, and later charged need to be overly showy and self- for kidnappers in the bushes. Of opportunistically self-serving him to court but never showed up congratulatory about a virtue or a course, he apprehended no kidnapper narratives about his unparalleled or brought any witness against deed often have something to hide.

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