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National Examination Council (NECO ) has released the result of Niger State candidates in public schools who sat for 2019 internal Examination.

The result which was supposed to have been released before now was delayed due to unforseen circumstances.

This was contained in a statement issued by the information officer of the Ministry of Education, jibrin Usman Kodo, signed by the permanent Secretary, Abubakar Aliyu.

The release also urged the candidates to check their results logging in to the National Examination Council (NECO )website.

The statement further commended the effort of the state Government in ensuring that the result was released without further delay.

The Ministry, however, regretted the inconveniences the delay might have caused parents and the candidates.

JIBRIN USMAN KODO
INFORMATION OFFICER
NIGER STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION.

Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has said the enhanced e-passport is acceptable and valid for entering all countries. He gave the reassurance in a statement by NIS Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James, in Abuja on Thursday.

The CG’s reassurance is coming against the backdrop of the recent problem on the e-Passport with the authority of the United Arab Emirate(UAE).

“The recent problem on the e-Passport with the authority of the United Arab Emirate(UAE) has been resolved.. ” I will like to seize this opportunity to thank both the Ambassadors of UAE and Nigeria for resolving the issue.

“In view of the above, Nigerians are encouraged to get their National Identity Number (NIN) and ensure that the information tallies with the one on their Passports.

“The uniformity of the NIN information and that of the 10-year validity Passport is to ensure one identity which is a major feature of the new enhanced e-Passport,” Babandede said.

He further said that the new Passport was available in the Service Headquarters, Abuja and Ikoyi, pending the roll-out in other centres.

“It is worthy to note that the issuance of the former and the new enhanced e-Passports will run concurrently,” he said.

NAN reports that the new passport incorporates details of enrollees as captured by the National Identity Management Commission.

The new e-passport was launched by President Muhammadu Buhari on Jan. 16.

The cost of the 32-page five-year standard passport stands at N25, 000, while the 64-page five-year standard passport costs N35,000.

The 64-page 10-year standard passport costs N70,000. (NAN)

Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/new-e-passport-valid-for-all-countries-nis.html

A former governor of Oyo State Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Friday urged members of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo south senatorial district to close ranks ahead of the tribunal’s judgment for both the gubernatorial and senatorial petitions. Ajimobi, who stated this at the party senatorial meeting in Ibadan, also enjoined party faithful to approach future political challenges with a resolve to be selfless, forgiving and more committed to the cause of the APC and Nigeria.

His words: “While we are expecting the courts to do justice to some of the cases emanating from conducts of the last general elections in the state especially as it concerns the seats of the Senator representing Oyo South at the Red Chamber as well as the Governor of the state, I would like to admonish every member of our great party to eschew bitterness and preach

“There are insinuations in some quarters about some of the policies and undertakings of our eight-year administration which some people considered controversial but in all honesty, I meant well for the state. All my actions were geared towards facilitating development for the whole state and also thus make life more meaningful for the masses,” Ajimobi stated.

In his welcome address, the party chairman for the Oyo South senatorial district, Adefisoye Adekanye, appealed to members to “remain faithful and committed in view of current challenges as what happened in the 2019 general election was an eye opener.

“We have all realized the need for loyalty to our party, renewed commitment to its cause and entrenchment of peace among ourselves.”

Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/tribunal-ajimobi-urges-apc-to-close-ranks-ahead-of-judgments.html

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A group, Bayelsa APC Vanguard for Peace, has told the leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva not to interfere in the conduct of the primary.

In a statement by coordinator of the group, Prince Mike Egberi, said there were signs of disunity in the party already urging Sylva against imposition of his preferred aspirants.

Egberi said: “If care is not taken, what happened in Rivers and Zamfara states may happen in Bayelsa State. This was how it started in those states and now, the APC does not have elected officials in those states. This is what happens when one man wants to be in charge of everything.

“The appearance of David Lyon on the list of aspirants came because Sylva wants to dictate what is going on in the party. We will advise that he should provide leadership and ensure that every stakeholder is carried along.

“A situation where some people are under-rated because of the feeling that they are not important is not good for our party. Sylva should sit down with Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and move the party forward. The macabre dance being displayed now will only destroy this party and give room to outsiders to take advantage of our disunity and bury the party, just like they did in Rivers and Bayelsa states.

“We are aware that Lyon is Sylva’s aspirant. We are also aware that he brought some other persons to contest. But he hates the guts of other contenders who are seeking the same office but without his blessing. He should be a father to all and remain neutral as the leader that he is. Anything short of this will destroy the party.”

The APC stakeholders said it was shameful and worrisome that with just a few days to the party primary, there was no clear direction on whether the primary will hold and which method would be adopted.

Egberi said: “Ee have it on good authority that it is only one person that insisted on the use of direct primary method in selecting the party’s flagbearer. Virtually all members preferred indirect primary, being the method to be used in Kogi.

“So, our issue is this; why is it okay to use indirect primary somewhere else and then in Bayelsa State, another method is preferred. The party is not fair to us and this must be considered in the interest of our collective interest.

“We are not comfortable with this whole thing; our party leaders must, as a matter of necessity, find a way around this impending calamity that is about befall our party. We cannot afford to lose Bayelsa state because of the selfish interest of somebody or a group of persons.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/08/bayelsa-poll-dont-interfere-in-apc-gov-primary-group-warns-slyva/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

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Since the beginning of President Buhari regime, the Nupes have not been appointed in any big political appointments, eg Minister or Head of any big parastatals. The Nupes are the fifth populated tribe in the country according to 1963 and 1991 census. Going by the Nigeria political history, Nupes were recognized in the first and second republic. In the second republic alone 1979 to 1983, Nupes held three big posts Minister, SGF, Head of Civil Service Commission. Even during former President Obasanjo regime two Nupes were appointed Ministers. The Nupes with long time western education and experience on civil service work have contributed in the first republic and former Sokoto State.

With this my few explanation, I want president Buhari to rethink and recognize Nupes and do justice. The Nupes in three states voted massively for APC because of PMB.

I seize this opportunity to inform Nigerlites to cancel zoning formula if they actually want the development. Niger State which was created since 1975 is still backward. When you visit Jigawa, Katsina States which were created twenty seven years ago and see the developmental achievements there you agree with me that Nigerlites are just deveiving themselves. Simply because of zoning, the second term is always automatic even though the incumbent governor is performing or not.

Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/president-buhari-not-fair-to-nupes.html

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by Chinyere Okoroafor

The Police in Katsina State said its men have rescued 10 out of the 15 women kidnapped by bandits in the early hours of Tuesday in Wurma village, Kurfi Local Government Area of the state.

The Public Relations Officer, ASP Anas Gezawa, on Wednesday in Katsina said: ”Gunmen invaded Wurma village in Kurfi local government and abducted 15 women including the Village head’s daughter and his in-law”.

Gezawa said the bandits also carted away an unspecified number of cattle from the community.

“The police team rescued 10 out of the 15 abducted women. They have since been reunited with their families.

”Efforts are being intensified to rescue the other victims and possibly arrest the culprits,” Gezawa stated. (NAN)

https://thenationonlineng.net/police-rescue-10-women-abducted-in-katsina-community/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

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Nigerian music superstar, Olamide, has left many Nigerians excited with the release of his latest single, Pawon.

It is no news that Olamide has built a successful music career in the Nigerian industry so well. He is regarded as one of Nigeria's most talented music act to ever hit the scene and the fact that every song he drops turns out to be a hit, proves this to be true.

Just recently, he dropped his latest single titled Pawon and social media has been buzzing ever since.

The song which was released in the early hours of August 28, already promises to be a club banger. Pawon which was produced by CrackerMallo, is Olamide’s 4th official single for the year 2019.

As expected with songs released by the hit maker, many Nigerians took to social media to hype the new tune, gushing over how good it really is.

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The immediate past lawmaker representing RiversSouth-East Senatorial District, Senator Magnus Abe, has disagreed with the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, over the alleged move to conduct the congresses of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State.

Abe said in a statement on Monday that the announcement by Amaechi that the congresses would be conducted in Rivers was unacceptable.

Amaechi was said to have announced to his supporters shortly after his inauguration in Abuja by President Muhammadu Buhari that there would be congress in the state.

Abe spoke at the weekend when members of the APC Visionary Media Team paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

He said in the statement signed by his spokesperson, Mr. Parry Benson, that rather than concentrate on achieving the needed contribution to national development, Amaechi was creating another avenue for tension and crisis in the political structure of the party.

Abe pointed out that the minister was demonstrating the same unruly behaviour that brought the party in Rivers State to a fiasco.


The senator urged the minister to demonstrate his sincerity in rebuilding the party by consulting others and showing respect for the rights and feelings of all members of the party.

Abe, however, appealed to members to be resolute and committed to the growth of the party in the state.

He assured the group that even if he was out of office, he was still a politician committed to the development of the party, insisting that what is needed is peace, inclusiveness, progress and the commitment of all members to move the party forward.

“Look at the state of our party here today in Rivers State, yet the Minister of Transportation, on assumption of office as Minister of Transportation; the first thing he did was to announce congresses in Rivers State and I ask myself, this was the same kind of behaviour that led the party to where it is.

“Everybody in Nigeria knows that the origin of the crisis in Rivers APC was from the congress and how the congress was handled and there are extant judicial pronouncements on the last congress, which the party was misled to ignore and we have all kept quiet in the hope that by keeping quiet, we will create room for resolution of some of these challenges, so that the party can move forward.

”Instead, you become more brazen in your challenge to the rights, feelings, and interest of others within the same political party. How do we do that and expect to make progress?

”What kind of congress? Is he the chairman of the party? Is he the National Working Committee? Is he the court? What gives him the power to come and announce congress on the day he was inaugurated as a minister?

”Rather than address the issues of the country and the issues of his ministry, the first thing he could do was to reopen the sourest point in the heart of members of the party. And it is on that basis that party members are deprived of all rights and benefits in the party we all suffered to build. Is that how to grow a political family? Is that how to grow politics? We will not accept that congress.

”Minister cannot sit in his office and make pronouncement on a matter in which he and several other people have interest; people have gone to court, people have fought for their rights in that congress and the same thing that he did before, by creating confusion in the first place, he is determined to continue to do it because he wants to prove to the world that he is a conqueror. As I said before, nobody can conquer Rivers people.

https://punchng.com/abe-disagrees-with-amaechi-over-venue-of-apc-congress/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

The Kaduna State government has announced that it will commence the implementation of the New National Minimum wage from September 1, 2019.

The Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Communication, Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, disclosed this to Channels Television on Monday.

He made the disclosure at the end of the State Executive Council meeting chaired by the deputy governor, Mrs Hadiza Balarabe.

Adekeye explained that the Council approved that payment of the new national minimum wage and consequential adjustments to civil servants should begin from September.

He said the approval was part of the commitment of the Nasir El-Rufai administration to strengthening public service and its capacity to deliver quality and responsive service.

In arriving at the decision to pay the N30,000 minimum wage, Adekeye explained that the government considered several scenarios, bearing in mind the trend of Internally Generated Revenues and allocations from the Federation Account.

He noted that paying the new national minimum wage and consequential adjustments would increase the wage bill of the State Government by 33.

The governor’s aide added that the development would increase the gross monthly salary outlay from N2.827billion to N3.759billion.

According to the new wage structure, the lowest-paid workers in the Kaduna State Civil Service will enjoy increments of as much as 67% while middle-ranking officers from Grade 10 to 14 were awarded increments of 60%.

The state government also confirmed the approval of the N30,000 minimum wage in a statement.

https://www.channelstv.com/2019/08/26/kaduna-govt-to-pay-n30000-minimum-wage-from-september-1/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

- Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku, has debunked a statement made by Hamisu Wadume

- The rearrested kidnap kingpin had claimed he defrauded the Taraba governor

- Governor Ishaku said he has never met the kidnap suspect

Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku, has debunked a statement by the rearrested kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Wadume, alleging that the suspect duped him of N6million.

The governor in a statement on Sunday, August 25 by his special adviser on media and publicity Bala Dan-Abu, says he was never a victim of Wadume’s duplicity and never lost money to him.

He urged the general public to discard and disregard Wadume’s confessions, and only see them as the rantings of a drowning criminal.

According to the statement, Governor Ishaku has never met the kidnap suspect and would not even recognise him if they were to meet.

The governor used the forum to commend security agencies for promptly arresting Wadume and urged them to expand their dragnet to all the nooks and crannies of Taraba state.

Meanwhile, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has condemned the killing of the three policemen and some civilians by men of the Nigerian army in Taraba.

Chairman of the forum and governor of Bayelsa, Seriake Dickson, in a statement he issued on Monday, August 12 in Abuja, described the killings as “unfortunate, sad, tragic, wicked, malicious, unprofessional and totally unacceptable” to the people of the country.

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The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has said the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, is still on the aviation roadmap and will be implemented. Sirika spoke on Wednesday at the Ministry of Aviation when he was being received by the staff and unions in the aviation sector, who had thronged out to welcome the returnee minister.

“Nigeria Air is still on the road map. So, we need your support. For one aeroplane that comes into the country means 300 jobs. More than that is the catalyst for the economic growth of our country. It also adds to our gross domestic product,” he said.

He also said he will pursue other growth areas of the ministry. “What we have done is that we have raised the aviation contribution to GDP from 0.4 to 0.6. I believe that in the coming year, we will get to 1 percent at least,” he said.

“I do believe that the aviation has a lot for Nigerians, it connects people, countries, continents, markets and be that catalyst that is missing to rejuvenate our economy. 200 million people in the centre of Africa is a huge advantage,” he noted.

According to him, now that he is back, he will still continue to work together with the staff and the unions in harmony. “If there is need, we will re-tweak what we have done before to make it better in the interest of Nigeria and the aviation industry,” he assured.

“Nigerians should know that, we drew a road map and we will follow the road map. We will continue with it and if need be, we will tweak it so that it will serve the industry better and be pro-people” he said.

Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/nigeria-air-still-on-road-map-sirika.html

Kano State Government says it is planning to convert five forests to grazing reserves for herdsmen in the state.

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State announced this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Abuja.

Ganduje said that his administration had inaugurated a technical committee on farm settlements for herdsmen in the state.

He said further that the proposed settlement would assist in boosting socio-economic ventures in the state.

He noted that the settlement was also to discourage the movement of herders from north to south to address herders/farmers crisis.

“We will provide social amenities such as hospital, veterinary clinic, market, security post, and schools so that herdsmen will enjoy facilities just like other Nigerians,” Ganduje said.

According to him, herders settlement should not be a national issue, it should be a state issue because they live and flourish in every state.

He said that his administration would redouble efforts to ensure that farmers enjoy more intervention programs and projects to boost agriculture in the state.

NAN

https://www.solacebase.com/2019/08/21/kano-to-convert-5-forests-to-herdsmen-settlements/

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The fifth batch of ministers Designate that took oaths of allegiance on Wednesday are Kaduna – Zainab Ahmed, Kaduna – Mohammed Mahmud

Others are Kano – Sabo Nanono, Kano – Major Bashir Magashi and Katsina – Hadi Sirika

The fourth batch of five ministers Designate that took oaths of allegiance before President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday are Ekiti – Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, Enugu – Geoffrey Onyeama, Gombe – Isa Ibrahim Pantami.

Others are Imo – Emeka Nwajiuba and Jigawa – Sulieman Adamu.

The third batch of ministers- designate to take oaths and their states of origin are Cross River – Goddi Jeddi Agba, Delta – Festus Keyamo, Enugu – Ogbonnaya Onu.

Others are Edo – Osagie Ehanire, and Edo – Clement Agba

The second batch of ministers Designate to take care oaths on Wednesday included Bauchi – Adamu Adamu,
Bauchi – Ambassador Mariam Kategu.

Others are Bayelsa – Timipre Sylvia, Benue – George Akume and Borno – Mustapha Baba Shehuri.

President Muhammadu Buhari has started the swearing of ministers Designate at the Council chamber.

The ministers-designate are taking the oaths of allegiances in batches of five.

The first batch includes

1. Abia – Uchechukwu Samson Ogah
2. Adamawa – Mohammed Musa Bello
3. Akwa Ibom – God’swill Akpabio
4. Anambra – Dr Chris Ngige
5. Anambra – Sharon Ikeazu

Boss Mustapha takes oath of office

Ministers designate have arrived the forecourt of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Two buses conveyed them from Transcorp hotel, Abuja to the Villa around 10.25am.


They had assembled with their spouses at the Transcorp hotel for screening.

From the bus, they filed out one after the other to the Council chamber.

Senate had screened and cleared the 43 nominees sent to it on the 30th of July, 2019.

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Congratulations!

On your appointment as the fifth #DGNITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, to replace the Honourable Minister Designate, @DrIsaPantami.
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Ndi-Igbo Germany, an umbrella body of Igbo people living in Germany on Monday tendered an unreserved apology to the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, over the weekend attack on him by members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra in Nuremberg, Germany.

A statement by Uche Anichukwu, Special Assistant to Ekweremadu on Media said the group has said that any embarrassment to a leading light of Ndigbo like Ekweremadu was an embarrassment to the entire Igbo race and Nigeria, vowing to ensure that the law runs its full course.

The body said the event was part of its efforts to encourage foreign investment and industrialisation of Igboland, noting that it “provided a forum for Igbo people in Diaspora to network and to engage German business community with interest in investments and development in Igboland in particular and Nigeria in general”.

According to Anichukwu, the apology letter was signed by NIG leader, Engr. Ogechukwu Nsofor. He quoted the group as saying, “We, Ndi-Igbo Germany, the umbrella/apex union of all Igbo unions operating in the Federal Republic of Germany are shocked and dismayed by the unprovoked, unwarranted and senseless attack unleashed on Senator Ike Ekweremadu in Nuremberg, Germany.

“Ndi-Igbo Germany, wish to offer our unequivocal apology to our special guest of honour, Senator Ike Ekweremadu – former Deputy Senate President – for the unfortunate treatment misdirected at him by members of Indigenous Peoples Of Biafra in Germany during the occasion of our second Annual Igbo Cultural Festival and Convention 2019.

“It must be emphasised that Senator Dr. Ike Ekweremadu had nothing personal to gain in attending our cultural day. Rather the Igbo residents here in Germany lost an opportunity to tap into his reservoir of knowledge.

“No words can describe our shock, our consternation, and our sadness at this inexcusable, shameful and senseless attack. We apologise from the depths of our hearts that you had to experience such a horrible thing here in our midst. This is not how we are here. Please do not hold this incident against the 99 per cent law-abiding Umu-Igbo in Germany.

“Our apologies go to Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo and to all well-meaning Igbo-Diasporan groups and associations both at home and abroad for this disgrace.

“We sincerely apologize to the National Assembly and indeed to our entire country for such an unwarranted assault on Senator Ike Ekweremadu by the IPOB members in Germany.”

He added, “Let this event be a rallying call to all Umu Igbo at home and worldwide to always seek unity rather than primitively turning against ourselves in senseless violence which will make neutral and friendly global nations turn away from us.

“Ndi-Igbo Germany (N.I.G) condemns in strongest terms this action by the members of IPOB in Germany against Senator Ike Ikweremadu. Ndi-Igbo Germany distances herself from any group that encourages violence, directly or indirectly.

“It is not acceptable that an Igbo man or woman would come to the occasion of an ancient Igbo traditional event like Iri-ji and not only cause commotion, but also physically attack an invited guest, a fellow Igbo brother from home and a senior Igbo elder statesman in the person of Senator Dr. Ike Ekweremadu. This is an abomination in Igbo land. And in a foreign land! Is this what we have come to in our united struggle, Ndi Igbo? A house divided against itself cannot stand.

“This single action will cost IPOB in Germany more than 70 per cent of her hitherto sympathisers. What IPOB Germany thought in their inept, diminutive, and megalomaniac mindset as a humiliation of Senator Ekweremadu is, in reality, a humiliation of the Igbo race in a foreign land”.

https://www.today.ng/news/nigeria/ndi-igbo-germany-apologises-attack-senator-ekweremadu-243934/amp?__twitter_impression=true

Gboyega Oyetola, governor of Osun state, has called on youth across the country to engage in agricultural activities rather than investing their time in cyber-crime.

The governor said this during a facility tour of Bob Jones Farm Limited at Obadimu community, Orolu local government area of the state, on Monday.

He said his administration is committed to revamping the agricultural sector in the state through private partnership.

Oyetola said the sector “remains the sustainable means of advancing the nation’s economy.”

“Agriculture is essential and it pays. This is the way to go if we are serious and genuine in the quest to stimulate our economy,” he said.

“Agriculture is a lucrative business, unlike before, when subsistence farming was the order of the day. Now, agriculture had gone beyond that, as mechanised and digital farming have become the order of the day.

“As a government, we have been working assiduously to breathe a new life into agriculture sector, and make it the most vibrant and profitable means of stimulating and advancing the economy of the state. Our government is open to private sector, individuals and corporate organisations who share the same ideologies with us to reposition the sector for the good of all.

“We are bringing in a revitalisation template that will help to support the needs of our farmers, and as well attract the young ones into farming. The present economic realities have called for the need for everyone to develop interest in agriculture, as the sector remains the sustainable means of advancing the nation’s economy.

“So, I urge our youths to show interest in agriculture and shun illegal means of getting rich. There is no gain in cyber-crime, there is no future in illegitimate means of survival, youths must desist from these acts, and embrace agriculture for survival.

“Agriculture is lucrative, productive and profitable if we all decide to invest in it. Let’s go back to the farm to make our state to be sufficient in food productions and as well have much to export,” he said.

In his remark, Bisi Adegoke, the owner of the farm, said his decision to invest in the agriculture is aimed at empowering the people, particularly the young ones.

https://www.thecable.ng/oyetola-urges-youth-to-embrace-agriculture/amp

Simon Godwin Idoko, the young man, who graduated with First Class degree in Pure and Applied Chemistry from the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State is dead.

DAILY POST gathered that Idoko died on Monday at the age of 29 few days after completing his National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.

Idoko was attached to the Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State, where he served as his Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) in the Chemistry Department as graduate assistant.

The real cause of his death is still sketchy at the moment but sources said his burial is ongoing in his country home, Udaburu Owukpa in Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State.

Speaking on the development, Mr. Emmanuel Odoh, chairman, Udaburu Development Association, Home Branch said the young chemist died Monday morning in Okpokwu LGA after a brief ailment.

“Yes, he died this morning. He’s about to be buried as we speak,” he said amid tears.

Meanwhile, his friends and associates have flooded his Facebook wall with condolences messages.

His childhood friend and kinsman, Ameh Godwin, said he has been sick for days now, but did not give details of the real ailment.

He wrote, “Ogbee! This sounds unbelievable and heartbreaking. You made us proud by graduating with first-class after writing UTME (JAMB) six times, today, you have been snatched by the cold hands of death in a mysterious way.

“We spoke few days ago and you promised you were going to be fine. What happened? Is this the ‘fine’ you assured me? This is sad. What a wicked world.

In April 2018, the Nigerian mediasphere literally went up in flame with the story of the young, resilient and resolute achiever.


Idoko, a native of Udaburu Owukpa, Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State, said his dream of becoming a medical doctor or pharmacist was frustrated after sitting for UTME for five times without success.

Still not discouraged, Godwin decided to apply for a different science-related course and was offered to study Applied Chemistry at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto where he graduated with a first-class, garnering a total of 4.75 CGPA.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/dailypost.ng/2019/08/12/simon-godwin-idoko-youngman-graduated-first-class-writing-jamb-six-times-dies-days-nysc/amp/

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As the Big Brother Naija 2019 show is currently on, fans and celebrities have taken to social media to show their love and support for their favorite housemates.
Half brother of the former Psquare duo, Peter Okoye has also shown his support for Tacha after being provoked by fellow housemate, Joe.

He took to social media to show his support for Tacha after being nominated for possible eviction that week.

After a post was shared by Tacha’s social media handler pleading on fans to vote for her to remain in the BBNaija house, Peter Okoye took to the comment section to reply saying; “We Die Here #teamtacha”.

He has reiterated his support again a month after by promising her the best thing yet. While he was on Instagram Live on Friday, August 9, he was heard saying, “If Tacha nor win, I’ll give her the money.”

See post below
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https://www.gistreel.com/bbnaija-2019-if-tacha-no-win-i-will-give-her-the-money-peter-okoye/

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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, assured that his administration would continue to positively impact on the lives of all Nigerians to make life more meaningful.

The president stated this when he hosted a delegation of elders, traditional rulers as well as former and serving federal legislators from Adamawa, led by Gov. Umaru Fintiri at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He noted that many of the issues confronting the nation today, especially in the areas of insecurity and corruption, were directly or indirectly linked to the decades of under investment in the nation’s education and healthcare.

“I am pleased to hear your remarks, especially the focused on issues around education and health.

“These areas remain priorities for this government especially in its strive to achieve social inclusion and collective prosperity for all Nigerians,” he said.

He emphasised that education and healthcare would be accorded greater attention by his administration so as to address the challenges of insecurity and corrupt practices in the country, NAN reports.

The President, therefore, solicited for concerted effort and collaboration by between the federal and state governments to address the problem.

“At the federal level, we are doing our best to address these issues. But the Federal Government cannot do it alone.

“We need the State and Local Governments to do their part. This is not about politics. It is the reality.

“Today, majority of Nigerians are below 20 years old. And it is projected that our population growth rate will remain amongst the fastest in the world.

“This means any plans we have today must take into account, the needs of tomorrow,’’ he said.


He also assured the delegation that its request would be reviewed and acted upon accordingly.

“I have taken note of your requests and recommendations. We shall review and act accordingly.

“I would suggest however that you make a formal written submission to my office in due course.


“I thank you for your kind words and prayers as I am confident that we will continue to work to positively impact the lives of all Nigerians,’’ he said.

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PABLO ESCOBAR

Pablo Escobar is one man whose name can never be omitted in the history books of crime. Pablo Escobar, a Colombian drug lord, was a son of a farmer before he became the most successful criminal on earth. During his days, he was responsible for about 80% of all cocaine purchased around the entire world, he made the substance reach places no one else could. He was the leader of Medellin Cartel and his drug empire was bigger than his country's government. With a net worth of $30 billion, Escobar was the wealthiest man on earth during his time. On today's History Files, we sum up the life of Pablo Escobar with 10 facts about him.

1) In 1980's Escobar offered to pay off his country's total debt of 15 million dollars only if he would be given immunity. Colombian government, however, rejected the offer even though they needed it.

2) Escobar was responsible for the death of over 4,000 people which included a minister of justuce, more than 200 judges and more than 1,000 policemen.

3) He was also a philanthropist. He built stadiums, schools, hospitals and churches for the poor. Average Colombians loved him because of his charitable works and they nicknamed him 'Robin Hood.'

4) Escobar spent around $2,500 (N900,000) every month on rubber bands to hold all his money.

5) He encountered difficulties transporting loads of cash he made each day. To solve this problem, he bought Learjet to hold up to 100 million dollars. Because he couldn't store his cash in the bank, he lost 2.1 billion dollars each year due to rats eating it and water damage.

6) While his family was on the run, his daughter became hypothermatic, to keep his daughter warm, Escobar burned 2 million dollars.

7) Escobar smuggled about 15 tons of cocaine per day by stashing the cocaine into old plane tires. Sometimes, he soaked cloths with liquid cocaine and extracted it later.

He paid around 500,000 dollars to pilots per day to transport his cocaine. At a point, he started smuggling with a remote-controlled submarine.

9) In 1991, Escobar offered to turn himself in to the authorities only if he would be allowed to build his own prison. The Colombian officials agreed and Escobar built a luxurious prison which he named 'The Cathedral'. The prison had a soccer field, a nightclub, a casino, a waterfall, computers and telephones.

10) While serving jail term at 'his prison,' Escobar killed two of his fellow inmates and the prison officials decided to move him to another prison. He broke out of jail before he could be transfered in 1991. The Colombian government in collaboration with the U.S. officials launched a manhunt. In December 1993, his hide out was discovered and Colombian forces stormed the building few days after he celebrated his 44th birthday. He was fatally shot while trying to escape through the roof. Many poor people he helped when he was alive mourned his death. About 25,000 people were present for his burial.

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By Festus Ahon

ASABA—DEPUTY President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has told members of the All Progress Congress, APC, in Delta State to expand their scope of influence beyond the state.

Omo-Agege gave the charge when the Ughelli North Local Government Area chapter of the APC in the state paid him a congratulatory visit at his Orhomurhun-Orogun country home.


He urged the party executive not to relent in building and expanding the party in the area.

Omo-Agege thanked the party executives for their show of love and doggedness in working to deliver APC at all levels in the 2019 general election.

He assured that all their concerns were well placed and would be taken care of at the appropriate time, saying he was not relenting in putting the party in its place of pride in the state.

Speaking earlier, Chairman of the APC in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Mr Obakpororo Onoabedje, told Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to use his position to influence development to the State.

Presenting a portrait art photograph of the Deputy President of the Senate to him, Onoabedje said, “We are here to formally congratulate you, first for emerging as the Senator representing Delta Central and secondly, on your emergence as Deputy President of the Senate.

“Being one of our own in APC, your victory, as well as that of all APC legislators both at the state and federal level, was indeed a victory for our party in Delta.

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The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has received his fourth wife four years after the wedding took place.

HRH Sa’adatu Barkindo Mustapha was brought to the Emir’s palace on Saturday while the traditional Budar Kai ceremony takes place on Sunday.

The Emir’s bride has just graduated from a University in the United Kingdom where she went to study immediately after the marriage.

It could be recalled that emir Sanusi II married the daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo-Mustafa, in a low-key ceremony held in Yola on September 25, 2015

The 4th Mrs Sanusi II was an 18-yr-old secondary school leaver when the wedding was contracted.

Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, represented the emir at the event while then Adamawa state Governor, Jibrilla Bindow, played the role of the bride’s guardian, who gave her hand out in marriage.

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II was at that time away in Saudi Arabia, as leader of Nigeria’s delegation to the Hajj.

The Emir has three other wives, which are the first wife Sadiya, daughter of the late emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, Maryam and Rakiya.

https://thenationonlineng.net/just-in-emir-sanusi-receives-4th-wife/

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