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President Muhammadu Buhari is once again, approaching the World Bank to obtain a loan of $30million for the purpose of building a Covid-19 vaccine plant in the country.

President Buhari disclosed that his regime is currently in talks with the World Bank to obtain funds to be channelled towards building a vaccine plant in Nigeria.

The President hopes that the vaccine plant which is to be built in collaboration with the Nigerian drug maker, May & Baker Nigeria Plc, would commence latest next year.

Speaking through Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the graduation ceremony of Senior Executive Course 43 participants of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, the President said:

“Nigeria is in talks with the World Bank’s private lending arm and other lenders to raise about $30 million to help finance a vaccine plant – Biovaccines Nigeria Ltd, with 49 per cent of the company owned by the Nigerian government and the balance held by May & Baker Nigeria Plc.

“Plans to begin construction of the plant in the first quarter of next year and it will initially be a ‘fill and finish,’ which means importing the raw materials for the vaccines and then packaging them for distribution. Full manufacturing is expected to follow.”

Earlier this year, the Federal Government had approved a total of N10 billion to support the production of local vaccines. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, had made this known in a statement where he said:

“The Ministry of Finance has released N10 billion to support domestic vaccine production, while we are working to develop our own vaccines.

“Nigeria is exploring options for licensed production in collaboration with recognised institutions. We are also exploring the option of local production of the vaccines in-country and have had discussions with a producer.”

https://newsroundtheclock.com/world-bank-loan/

The Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, says the Federal Government of Nigeria will only address areas of the #Endsars Panel that specifically concerns it.

The Lagos Judicial Panel on Police Brutality submitted its report to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last Monday and many Nigerians have been clamouring for the President to make a pronouncement on it but Adesina has clarified that the FG would only address the areas that concern it.

“What would happen is that when the states come up with pronouncements on that panel report, which would then be of interest to the Federal Government.

“When the reports come out, the ones that are Federal in nature will be considered. Some things would be Federal in nature, the Federal Government would tackle that but things that are state in nature, the state government will handle.

“There is an Attorney General of the Federation who will advise and the needful would be done,” Adesina said.

The presidential spokesperson, however, said he was not aware of some states that have completed their inquiry have so far submitted their reports to the Federal Government.

“I am not quite sure of that, but I know that areas that would affect the Federal Government will be looked into by the Federal Government.”

https://newsroundtheclock.com/adesina/

Veteran Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi, has slammed her colleagues and other Nigerians who have been posting their account details on social media soliciting for funds, saying the act is evil.

Some Nigerian celebrities like Kunle Remi, Mercy Eke, Pere Egbi, among others, had followed the trend set by singer Davido and started posting their account details on social media, especially Facebook, demanding money from their fans.

However, Eucharia has criticised those posting their account details on social media to solicit funds from fans and friends, saying the act is not only evil but demeaning their status.

Eucharia who was displeased with the trend, said those putting up account details are shameless and evil.

Posting on her Instagram page on Sunday, the 56-year-old Eucharia wrote:

“The love of money is said to be evil not money rather what is evil is doing anything shamelessly and negatively to get money

“You are following a trend soliciting for money when that money is not to help the helpless, how gross!

“Putting up your account numbers to get money when you’re not doing anything to help humanity is evil.”

She also posted her warning on Youtube, asking her colleagues in the movie industry to desist from the act.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/actress-eucharia-anunobi/

The National President of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) Yerima Shettima, has kicked against moves being made by prominent Igbo leaders to persuade President Muhammadu Buhari to release leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, from detention.

Shettima who spoke at a press conference of the Arewa Youths in Kaduna on Saturday, warned the President and the Nigerian government against releasing Kanu, saying such a move would not only be dangerous for the continued existence of the country, but would further complicate the insecurity situation in the country.

Shettima insisted that “allowing the fugitive Kanu to go unpunished would be harmful to Nigeria and the Federal Government.”

Shettima was reacting to Buhari’s recent remarks that he would consider the IPOB leader’s release following a visit by some South-East leaders led by one time Minister of Aviation, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, to plead for Kanu’s release.

Shettima who frowned at any suggestion of an unconditional release of Kanu, said doing so would undermine “the damage he has done to Nigeria and is not acceptable to Arewa Youths.”

“There is the possibility of undermining the consequences of what this man, Nnamdi Kanu, did to the country and by implication, if he is allowed to go unpunished, it would be sending the wrong message.

“Nobody in the history of this country has done more damage to this country since the civil war than this young man.

“If at the end of the day, they allow him to go unpunished after what he has done, the implication is that nobody will ever commit any offence of this nature and be punished because everybody will always refer to him.

“And this means that the constitution is automatically suspended in the country. This means that some people can just commit any crime at the expense of over 200 million Nigerians and get away with it.

“Somebody can kill, pronounce killing and still get away with it; then what is the essence of condemning people to death for killing, murder when compared to what this man (Kanu) did?

“This is just a way of undermining the laws of our land, and indirectly they are saying the government of the day can be easily influenced. This means, somebody can commit any offence and then come to Buhari or any other government after this and seek forgiveness.

“Nnamdi Kanu, to the best of my knowledge, is not even remorseful; indirectly, it’s like the government is begging him to continue with what he’s doing, and he would go unpunished.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/arewa-youths/

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has kicked against the removal of Nigeria from the list of countries with religious concern, insisting that there are still cases of religious intolerance in Nigeria.

CAN, in a statement signed by its President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, on Sunday, questioned the rationale behind the United States’ removal of Nigeria from the concern list as, according to him, available statistic has shown that there are still threats to religious tolerance in most parts of the country.

Nigeria was placed on the list alongside other countries during the regime of President Donald Trump in 2020 for engaging or tolerating “severe violations of religious freedom.”

However, on Wednesday, November 17, the United States removed Nigeria from the list of religious freedom violators during the visit of US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

In the CAN statement, the body asked the US to disclose the statistics it relied on before taking the decision to remove Nigeria from the list of religious freedom violators.

The Christian body noted that the US decision was at “variance with the reality on ground” and challenged the President Joe Biden’s administration to provide more information in order to clear the doubts on the matter.

The CAN statement reads:

“The US government did not contact us when they were listing Nigeria among the countries of ‘Particular Concern’ on religious freedom, neither did they seek our opinion before removing Nigeria from the list.

“If they had done, we would have been able to compare the statistics, then and now, on the issue of freedom of religion in Nigeria.

“All right-thinking people would continue to ask the US government to let the world know what has changed on the issue of religious freedom and persecution the Christians are facing between the time they placed the country in the list of ‘Countries of Particular Concern’ and now.

“CAN, in particular, will like to know. This is because all the factors that put Nigeria on the CPC list for the first time in 2020 are still there.

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Chairman of Innoson Group, Innocent Chukwuma, says he will soon be taking over Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB’s) assets as the debt owed him by the nears a capacity beyond them.

Chukwuma said GTB, which has restructured into a subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), owes him N32 billion, and its accruing 22 percent interest.

The automaker had been in a court battle with the Miriam Onasanya-led bank, and requested the Federal High Court in Lagos to prevent GTB from restructuring into GTCO, but that didn’t stop the process.

The Innoson boss had filed and won suits FHC/L/Cs/603/2006 and FHC/Cs/139/2012 but seven years later, Chukwuma claimed that the court had ordered he can take over GTB, but the lender dismissed his claim.

But at a press conference with journalists on Thursday, the billionaire entrepreneur said he would no longer force the payment of his debt, stating that he’s going to wait until the debt becomes a financial burden on GTB.

Chukwuma revealed the genesis of his confrontation with GTB started when the lender’s late founder, Olutayo Aderinokun, vacated his position, and a new MD took over.

In his explanation, the carmaker said:

“I was GTB’s best customer in the south-east when Tayo, the former MD, was alive. Because of this, they opened a branch in Nnewi. After Tayo, the new MD took over. I don’t even know him. I saw him for the first time last year.”

Chukwuma alluded that the new MD began to play the tribal card, but he had been defeating the lender since their court tussle started.

“They started fighting about tribe. I am not certain about this but I think the reason he (GTB MD) is fighting is because of tribe. I don’t know exactly what his problem is.

“But finally, I have proved him wrong in everything. I have defeated him in all the courts we went to. The only thing left is for him to pay me what he owes me.

“He was going to my account and taking money anyhow. I discovered it, took him to court and won. Up till now, he hasn’t paid and we have gone up to Supreme Court. Maybe he hasn’t paid because he wants Nigeria to change their law because of him.

“The beauty of the whole thing is that the money is attracting the interest of 22 percent. So, I am waiting for the interest to be above their capacity so I can take over the bank. That is what I am waiting for. I am not disturbing them anymore.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/gtb/

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has called on the United States of America to redesignate Nigeria as a country still high on religious intolerance.

The group also urged the US to return Nigeria into its Countries of Particular Concern or CPC as there are still several violations of religious freedom in the nation.

Reacting to the removal of Nigeria from the list of countries with the highest levels of religious violations, HURIWA, in a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko titled, “Religious intolerance: HURIWA faults the US on delisting Nigeria under Buhari.”

The human Rights Writers criticised the removal of Nigeria from the list, explaining that there was evidence of “tolerated, systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom.”

In the statement, HURIWA said: “It was wrong for the United States to adopt this provocative and ignorant decision even when Christians of Northern Nigerian extraction are killed by Moslem Fulani armed militia supported by officials working inside the office of President Muhammadu Buhari.”

The body also questioned the empirical facts utilized by the US in removing Nigeria from the list of worldwide violators of religious freedom.

HURIWA also said:

https://newsroundtheclock.com/theres-religion-intolerance-in-nigeria-huriwa/

Nigeria’s economy grew more slowly in the third quarter of the year than it did in the second quarter, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

This was revealed by the Statistician-General of the Federation, Simon Harry, while briefing journalists in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

According to Harry, from July to September, Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.03 percent but slower than the massive 5.01 percent GDP recorded in the previous quarter

He also revealed that the aggregate GDP stood at 45.11 trillion in nominal terms, a 15.41 percent increase when compared to the same period in 2020.

Harry, however, explained that the base effect of the negative economic growth recorded in Q2 and Q3 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the growth in GDP in 2021.

He added that the current growth trend can be sustained with strict adherence to safety measures effected to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and other variants of the disease.

This is the fourth quarter of positive growth in the economy since the 2020 recession which was exacerbated by the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on Africa’s largest economy.

Output had contracted by -6.10percent and -3.62percent in Q2 and Q3 of 2020 under the Covid pandemic.

Part of the third quarter report showed that the nation recorded an average daily oil production of 1.57 million barrels per day (mbpd), lower than the daily average production of 1.67mbpd recorded in the same quarter of 2020 by 0.10mbpd and lower than the second quarter 2021 production volume of 1.61mbpd by 0.05mbpd.

“Real growth of the oil sector was –10.73% (year-on-year) in Q3 2021, indicating an increase by 3.16% points relative to rate recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2020.

Growth increased by 1.92% points when compared to Q2 2021 which was –12.65%. Quarter-on-Quarter, the oil sector recorded a growth rate of 12.05% in Q3 2021.

“The Oil sector contributed 7.49% to total real GDP in Q3 2021, down from figures recorded in the corresponding period of 2020 and up compared to the preceding quarter, where it contributed 8.73% and 7.42% respectively,” the report added.

For nonoil sector, the NBS revealed that the sector grew by 5.44% in real terms during the third quarter.

“This rate was higher by 7.95% point compared to the rate recorded same quarter of 2020 and 1.30% point lower than the second quarter of 2021.”

https://newsroundtheclock.com/nigerias-economy/

The Federal Government, States, and the 744 Local Government Areas in the country will share a total sum of N671.910 billion from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) for the month of October.

This was made known in a statement by the Acting Director, Information, Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mr Oshundun Olajide, on Thursday.

According to Olajide, the allocation was distributed at the FAAC meeting in Lagos at the end of the National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) conference.

The statement explained that from the said amount, inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) augmentations, exchange gain, and non-oil mineral revenue, the Federal Government received N284.292 billion, states N209.838 billion and LGAs N156.282 billion.

It added that oil-producing states received N21.498 billion as a 13 per cent derivation of mineral revenue.

According to the statement, a communiqué issued by FAAC at the end of the meeting indicated that the Gross Revenue available from the VAT for the month under review was N166.284 billion as against N170.850 billion distributed in September, resulting in a decrease of N4.566 billion.

“The distribution is as follows; Federal Government got N23.227 billion, states received N77.422 billion, LGCs got N54.195 billion, transfers and refunds received N4.789 billion, and cost of collection got N6.651 billion.

“The distributed statutory revenue of N407.864 billion received for the month was lower than the N692.283 billion received for the previous month by N284.419 billion.

“Of this, the Federal Government received N180.551 billion, states got N91.578 billion, LGCs got N70.603 billion, derivation (13 per cent mineral revenue) got N21.118 billion, cost of collection received N17.940 billion while transfers and refunds got N26.075 billion,” the statement stated...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/faac/

Former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has berated incumbent Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, saying his (Ganduje’s) incompetence and lack of leadership qualities are the reasons the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state had been thrown into crisis.

Shekarau made the accusations in an interview with BBC Hausa Service in Kano on Wednesday after a meeting with his supporters and party leaders loyal to his faction of the party, and the inauguration of his political house committee.

Shekarau also accused the state APC chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, whom he said had abdicated his position and powers to Ganduje and his wife, Hajia Gwaggo, in running the affairs of the party.

He added that Ganduje was running the party like it was his property and had sidelined major stakeholders including himself (Shekarau) as he never got invited for meetings or any critical party functions.

“Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is the catalyst of the APC crisis in Kano with his incompetence and lack of leadership qualities.

“He has hijacked the party’s machinery from the Chairman and is running the party like a family affair with his wife.

“He is cause of the crisis in the APC and that is why we will not sit back and allow him to destroy the party,” Shekarau said.

The former governor also said the dispute between his faction of the party and that of Ganduje was before the APC National Dispute Resolution Committee chaired by Abdullahi Adamu...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/shekarau-accuses-ganduje-of-incompetemce/

Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure that sanctions are meted out those responsible for the death of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020.

The fiery lawyer also urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to ensure that justice is served over the prosecution of military personnel responsible for the shooting to harmless youths who were only protesting against police brutality in the country.

Falana made the call on Thursday in an interview on Channels TV’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ programme monitored by News Round The Clock.

Falana was reacting to the submission of the report on the #EndSARS protests by the Lagos Judicial Panel to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The events of the #EndSARS protests had snowballed into violence and massacre of the innocent protesters when the Nigerian Army dispatched some of its officers to the Lekki Toll Gate which resulted in the deaths of many innocent protesters after several gunshots were fired.

However, the Federal Government, through the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, and the military authorities had repeatedly denied these deaths further enraging the citizenry.

In his statement during the interview, Falana warned the Government to expedite action over the prosecution of the culprits while noting that the International Criminal Court will take over the case if it is left unresolved.

“It is not the Army’s business to go to Lekki, Ambulances turned up and you turned them away; that was premeditated.

“These officials must be sanctioned because the ICC is watching. Under its statutes, the ICC will intervene if the FG refuses to prosecute the culprits. If recommendations are being made towards the prosecution and they are not, that is not the end of the matter.

“The panel said the culprits have to be brought to book; the panel said Nigerians must be allowed to express themselves.

“No President can behave in an isolated form with the mentality of ‘it is an internal affair.’”

“The FG is expected to work with the state government to bring to book those involved in the killings of protesters, victims of police brutality. The report also recommended that October 20 must be a memorial day and to apologise to the youth for events of the day.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/falana-calls-for-sanctions-over-endsars-report/

As the World Cup qualifiers gradually winds down to a close, some countries have sealed their spots for Qatar 2022. However, many other countries are yet to secure their qualification, either automatically or via the play-offs..

Two of Europe’s 13 FIFA World cup slots are now qualified. While 8 more sides have the opportunity to qualify during the last round of group matches.

The leaders of each group will be automatically qualified for the competition which will take place from November 21 to December 18, 2022 and 3 more teams will be confirmed at the completion of March play-offs.

Here’s a summary of the current situation in each of the 10 groups; as the qualification process nears its conclusion with several heavyweights still under pressure.

Who has qualified for Qatar 2020?
So far, some teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022. Below are the teams and how they qualified:

1. Qatar: The Middle Eastern country of Qatar was the first team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, when they were announced as the host nation on December 2, 2010.

2. Germany: The Germans were the second to seal their spot in the World Cup after securing the top spot in Group J on October 11, 202. This came after a 4-0 victory over North Macedonia.

3. Denmark: Denmark also secured a spot in the upcoming World Cup after a 1-0 victory over Austri. The Danes sealed a top spot finish in Group F on October 12, 2021.

4. Brazil: Brazil is the only CONMEBOL team that has gained qualification so far after their fate was sealed on November 11, 2021.

5. Belgium: Belgium qualified for the world cup as Group E winners after a 3-1 victory over Estonia.

6. France: France also sealed their qualification as Group D winners after an 8-0 victory over Kazakhstan on November 13, 2021.

7. Croatia: Croatia’s 1-0 victory over Russia sealed their place in the upcoming World Cup after finishing as group winners.

8. Switzerland: They took the top spot at the expense of Italy who couldn’t secure a win against Noethern Ireland.

9. Serbia: They shocked Portugal in Lisbon with a late header from Mitrovic. This pushed Portugal to second in Group A and play-off spot.

10. Spain: La Roja sealed their World Cup place with a later striker from Alvaro Morata, pushing Sweden to the playoff place in Group B.

11. England: The Three Lions qualified for Qatar 2022 ins style with a 10-0 hammering of San Marino. The Euro 2020 finalists can now prepare for another tournament where they will be regarded as one of the favourites.

Qatar 2020 World Cup qualifiers Playoffs...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/qatar-2020-who-has-qualified-and-who-hasnt/

Nigerians have formed long established communities in the UK for over 200 years as a direct result of the transatlantic slave trade. NRTC have been celebrating the contributions of high profile British public figures of Nigerian origin; by running through a list of 50 notable icons.

In this next installment, Vivian Adeyemo highlights the achievements of 10 vanguards of brilliance.

1. Daley Thompson

Francis Morgan Ayodélé Thompson, known as Daley Thompson, is a British former decathlete. Born in London, to a British Nigerian father and Scottish mother. Thompson is considered to be one of the greatest decathletes of all time. He won the decathlon gold medal at the 1980 and 1984 Olympic games and broke the world record for the event four times. Thompson won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 1982. Appointed an MBE in the 1983 New Year Honours. Promoted to the CBE in the 2000 New Year Honours.

2. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu

Adeshola Mos-Shogbamimu aka Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, is a British Nigerian activist, lawyer, political commentator and author. Mos-Shogbamimu was born in Hackney, London, and raised in Nigeria and the United States.

She is a qualified US Attorney and Solicitor of England and Wales. An advocate on diversity, inequality and exclusion, women’s rights, law and politics. Mos-Shogbamimu’s first book, This Is Why I Resist: Don’t Define My Black Identity, was published in January 2021; and tackles the nuances and intricacies of race.

3. Eku Edewor

Georgina Chloe Eku Edewor-Thorley, known as Eku Edewor, is a British Nigerian actress, model and television presenter. Edewor was born in London, along with her twin sister Kessiana to a Nigerian mother and British father. Raised in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, Georgina’s first television appearance was in 2006 when she competed in Britain’s Next Top Model. She has since returned to Nigeria where she has co-hosted and acted in numerous television shows, including Castle and Castle as well as featured in a variety of Nollywood films.

4. Skepta

Joseph Junior Adenuga , known professionally as Skepta, is a British Grime MC, rapper, songwriter and record producer. Adenuga was born to Nigerian parents, of respective Yoruba (paternal) and Igbo (maternal) backgrounds, in Tottenham, North London. He is the eldest of four children which includes fellow musician Jme and radio presenter Julie.

Nominated for three Brit Awards, including the Brit Award for British Male Solo Artist. In 2016, he won the Mercury prize for his fourth studio album entitled Konnichiwa. Ordained as a chief in his Nigerian hometown in Ogun State in 2018, receiving the chieftaincy title of the Amuludun of Odo-Aje.

5. Tinie Tempah

Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a British rapper. Tinie was born in London, the son of Igbo parents from Nigeria. Tinie is famed for hit songs such as “Pass out” and “Written in the stars” which both topped the UK charts. His debut album Disc-Overy was released in 2010.

The album went to number one in the UK album charts and was certified Platinum the next year. In 2011, he won two Brit Awards for Best British Breakthrough Act and Best British Single. Tinie has had six UK number one singles, surpassing Dizzee Rascal as the most by any UK rap artist.

6. David Oyelowo...

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News of entertainers usually give their fans something to talk about. This week, we have compiled some celeb gist to keep you abreast with the latest in the entertainment world. Olu Jacobs recently bagged a lifetime achievement award from AFRIMMA. Ayo Makun is set to release a new movie. These and many other celeb gist we tracked for you.

1. Ay announces new film
Comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, popularly known as Ay has announced his new movie titled ‘Christmas in Miami’. The movie, which was directed by Robert Peters, was shot in Nigeria and the United States.

The story was written by Ken Ogunlola and Patrick Koinage Nnamani and it featured actors including Richard Mofe-Damijo, Osita Iheme and John Amos.

Ay is known to produce movies such as ’30 Days in Atlanta’, ‘A Trip to Jamaica’ and ’10 Days in Suncity’ and Merry Men 1 &2. ‘Christmas in Miami will be available in the cinemas from December 24, 2021.

2. Wizkid named Best African Act at 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards
Afrobeats singer, Wizkid, has won the Best African Act as the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards. The award was held at the László Papp Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary. This would be the first time that Hungary hosted the awards.

This award made the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner to be the sixth Nigerian singer to bag such an award.

3. ‘It’s not easy dating me’ – Mercy Eke says
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Mercy Eke has said that it is not easy to date her. On her Instagram page on Sunday, the reality TV star said, “I don’t know what people take me for. Like I really don’t know how people see me. Go and ask me that have dated me, I am the hardest to catch. Forget this smile smile we are smiling on the Internet,” she said.

The celeb added, “Go and ask questions, it’s not easy chilling with me. It’s not easy getting my attention and it’s not even easy dating me. Let me just be honest with you.

“And there is no guy that would want to date me that would hide me. Everybody would know. That’s why you all know when I’m in a relationship and when I’m not because you can’t hide me, I’m a golden fish.”

4. DJ Switch reacts to Lagos panel report indicting the Nigerian Army

https://newsroundtheclock.com/celeb-round-up-5-celeb-gist-we-tracked-for-you-2/

The Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CENCPC) chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mai Mala Buni, and the Senator representing Zamfara Central, Kabiru Marafa, have been engaging in a war of words following a crisis in the Zamfara State chapter of the party.

Marafa, who addressed journalists in Gusau on Sunday, described the APC congress as an exercise in futility, adding that he was prepared to challenge the legality of all actions taken by the Buni-led caretaker committee since inception.

“I have the responsibility to be a good son which I have been in the APC but when the father or the mother wants to sniff life out of me I have a right to defend myself.

“If there is going to be an implosion that will tear APC apart… they have already torn us apart so good luck it is their cup of tea,” Marafa said.

He also claimed that the party leadership failed to give the requisite notice on the congress to all parties involved in the state.

“This confirms to us that the Mai Mala-led APC, as it is today, is on a mission to destroy APC.

“But we don’t care; they have a right to destroy APC. But in Zamfara, we have interested parties and it is our state and we are not ready to destroy our own house and anybody desirous of doing so we have a right to say no.

“Now, notice is very key. Section 85 of the electoral act made it mandatory. It says ‘INEC must be given a notice of 21 days.’

“I don’t know where Mai Mala got this thing. But I’m not surprised because he didn’t go to school. I goggled everywhere and I didn’t see the primary or secondary school he attended.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/apc-2/

The Director-General of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman, says the amendment of the Electoral Act which forced political parties to adopt direct primaries will create room for manipulations by political parties.

Lukman, in a statement Saturday, stressed that all grey areas on the matter must be eliminated in order to entrench democratic ideals as it was at best, vague.

He said the amended Electoral Act did not address some grey areas on the country’s electoral process.

The amended Electoral Act which was passed by the National Assembly last week has been forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent.

The bill, when signed into law, is expected to address all anomalies associated with the indirect primary method of selecting party candidates for elective offices.

Nonetheless, the PGF DG argued that the amendment does not redress the political parties’ management of their membership registration which was essential for a credible direct primary to take place.



“For instance, the only thing that exists as means of identification of party members is an ordinary piece of paper and records of members exist only in hard copies available perhaps to only Ward officials and National Secretariat of the party.

“It leaves much room for manipulation and extraneous practices.

“Beyond the sentiments in favour of direct primary, therefore, there is the need to properly outline a clear administrative framework under the law.

“This will guide the process and guarantee that all the bad practices associated with the indirect method of electing party candidates are eliminated,” Lukman said.

He insisted that the clamour for direct primaries was borne out of the disaffection by some stakeholders over the methods adopted by their parties on the choice of candidates for elections.

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Everyone has self-esteem. While some persons have a low self-esteem, others have a high self-esteem which they carry with great pride.

Self-esteem has to do with how you feel about yourself. There are people who are easily affected by what others think and say about them. And this could make them develop a low self-esteem.

In this article, we shall take a look at some ways you can overcome a low self-esteem if you are stuck in that murky waters.

Avoid negative conversations

Accept yourself the way you are

We all desire to be better versions of ourselves. However, when we do not get what we always desire, we have to accept our fate that way. We don’t have to always get what we desire but our attitude and outlook to life is very important.

Our attitudes form our self-esteem. If you always feel bad about things that you do not get, you will get a low self-esteem. Hence, you have to accept the situations that way and move on to other things. Focus more on what you can control so that you do not feel bad every time.

Fill your life with positive words

Positive words have power over our lives and it is paramount that we harness them effectively. In a bid to avoid negative thoughts, you must fill your life with positive words.

You cannot live your life on empty thoughts. It has to be either positive or negative. Hence, you should fill your life with positive words to boost your self-esteem. Constantly tell yourself that you are beautiful inside out and capable of doing great works. Whenever you fail, pick yourself up and continue your race. Remember, your words are very powerful.

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A United States-based non-profit organisation, Global Advocates for Terrorism Eradication (GATE), on Friday urged President Joe Biden to designate President Muhammadu Buhari, former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai and some officials of the Nigerian government as sponsors of terrorism in the country.

Also listed in the petition are former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, the Director-General of Department of State Services, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, his Information and Culture counterpart, Lai Mohammed and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

In a 26-page petition signed by GATE’s Principal Advocate, Robert Berry, and addressed to the US Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken, the group described the killings in several parts of the country as state-sponsored terrorism.”

It also alleged that the Nigerian government officials were “sponsoring terrorism by carrying out terrorist activities including training, funding, financing, and recruitment of terrorists using their offices as a safe haven, transit and operational base for terrorists.”

The petition read: “The Nigerian government officials have deployed the instrumentality of power and are using the veil of sovereignty in knowingly consenting and with malicious intent allowing and promoting the use of Nigeria as a breeding ground and recruitment nursery for international terrorism activities contrary to foreign relations authorizations act fiscal years 1988 and 1989 (P.L.100 to 204:22 U.S.C 2656f), as amended.

“The current Nigerian Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari is executing a global Jihadist agenda that is comparable, if not more insidious, than that of the Taliban’s of Afghanistan.

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The Senate has again approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow $16,230,077,718 and €1,020,000,000 from multilateral lenders to fund its legacy projects.

The President had in September requested the loans as part of the 2018-2020 borrowing plan.

The Senate’s approval of the loans followed the consideration of the report of its Committee on Local and Foreign Debts headed by Senator Clifford Ordia.

The Red Chamber also approved grant components of $125 million.

The Senate asked President Buhari to forward the terms and conditions of the loans from the funding agencies to the National Assembly.

In his presentation, Ordia said the projects for which funds are requested in the 2018-2020 borrowing plan are ongoing.

The projects, according to him, will stimulate a rebirth of commercial and engineering activities, and the consequent tax revenues payable to the government as a result of the activities will increase.

He said: “It will be recalled that the Senate at plenary in July 2021 approved financing for projects as recommended by the Committee above whilst the Committee continued further legislative action and consideration of the outstanding request.

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There was palpable relief behind the congratulatory messages sent to the Anambra State Governor-Elect, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, in the aftermath of just-concluded governorship elections despite the uncertainties that trailed its conduct, chiefly due to the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and the general insecurity being experienced in the region.

At the end of the supplementary Ihiala election, Soludo polled 8,283 votes, with a margin of over 5,000 votes to defeat his closest rival, Valentine Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In total, Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), scored a total of 112,229 votes to defeat his two major rivals, Ozigbo, who got 53,807 votes, and Andy Uba of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who managed to secure 43,285 votes.

Ifeanyi Ubah of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) came distant fourth with 21,261 votes.

Soludo, the governor-elect, won in 19 LGAs out of the 21 LGAs in Anambra, while Ozigbo and Ifeanyi Ubah won in one LGA each. Andy Ubah did not win any LGA.

It is cogent to analyse the winners and losers of this election with respect to its ramifications for the political landscape in the state, region and the country, at large.

THE WINNERS

Anambra State

The South-Eastern state is the major winner in the wake of the elections due to initial apprehension within the polity over whether the polls will come to fruition.

In the run-up to the election, the candidates had to campaign away from the state due to the stay-at-home mandate issued by the IPOB and the twin threat of general insecurity posed by the ubiquitous ‘unknown gunmen,’ but the intervention of various stakeholders and the neutrality and non-interference of the Federal Government in the politicking of the state ensured a peaceful process which, in the long run, augured well for future polls in the region and the rest of the country.

Chukwuma Soludo

It was third time lucky for the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo, after previously vying unsuccessfully for the governorship position twice in the past.

In 2010, Soludo had contested the election on the platform of the PDP, but he came third as Peter Obi, then of APGA, won the election.

On 17 July, 2013, Soludo resigned from the People’s Democratic Party after writing a letter to the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.

He later joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in preparation for the November 2013 governorship race. In mid-August 2013, he, along with five other qualified aspirants, was disqualified by the APGA Screening Committee.

His 2021 victory was riddled with challenges after a series of legal battles on his nomination and leadership of the party.

It took the intervention of the Appeal Court and the affirmation of the Supreme Court before the electoral commission included Soludo’s name in the candidates’ list.

APGA

APGA is another entity that came out as a big winner in the Anambra governorship election, with the poll being a litmus test of its credentials and popularity amongst the people in Anambra and the South-East region.

Political observers had postulated on the unpredictability of the various candidates due to their individual profiles but APGA surpassed all expectations with victory in all but two Local Government Areas in the state which further cemented its stranglehold on the state.

The next step for the party would be to spread its tentacles to other states in the region, considering the fact that Anambra is the only APGA-led state in the region and this victory is the perfect launchpad for that mandate

Willie Obiano

Obiano, the outgoing governor of the state, has succeeded in ensuring that his party retained the governorship seat of the state.

He also solidified his base by bringing to power a candidate he anointed in the election, which would serve him well in his future political endeavour.

THE LOSERS

Andy Ubah

The APC candidate must be cursing his luck as he has lost another governorship election after a previous loss in 2007.

Back in 2007, Ubah was ”elected” as the governor of Anambra State on the platform of the PDP, but he was removed by the Supreme Court, a few weeks after he was sworn in as governor.

His removal was effected after a suit filed by Peter Obi who noted that his tenure was not over as the governor of the state before INEC conducted the 2007 governorship election since he was initially recognised by the court as governor in 2006 in an election conducted in 2003.

In 2010, Ubah again contested for the governorship seat on the platform of the Labour Party but lost to Obi.

Will this be the end of Ubaj in the politics of Anambra? Only time will tell.

Valentine Ozigbo

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday listed his administration’s efforts at ridding Nigeria of terrorism and other security challenges.

The President said the government has continued to implement a multi-sectoral approach in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other challenges.

Buhari, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated these at the Nigeria International Partnership Forum in Paris, France.

He said that the Nigerian economy was being re-engineered and re-positioned to become globally competitive.

The President said: “As I said at the 5th edition of the Future Investment Initiative Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, investing in humanity is investing in our collective survival. With this in mind, we have incorporated the Public-Private Partnership model into our economic recovery plan, to attract private sector participation in the financing and operations of critical economic and social infrastructure.

“This measure is already helping to mitigate COVID-19 triggered capital flight and decline in grant and development financing...

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Death struck the family of the senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya again as he lost his wife, Pastor Nomith Odukoya to cancer. Mrs. Odukoya passed on yesterday at age 47. The news was revealed by the church on their social media pages.

The post read, ‘’With deep regret and gratitude to God, the Odukoya family announce the passing of our Wife, Mother and Gogo, Pastor Nomthi Odukoya. She battled cancer for the better part of two years, she stood on the Word of God, and she fought. The truth is, at one point in our lives, we all will have to say goodbye. So for now, till we meet again in glory, Goodbye Pastor Nomthi.’’

Pastor Taiwo and Nomthi Odukoya got married on January 5, 2010. This was five years after the death of his first wife, Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, in the Sosoliso plane crash.

Who was Pastor Nomith Odukoya?
Pastor Nomthi was the founder of Fundawazi Foundation, an NGO that provides child friendly and relevant materials to aid of children and adults in learning. She was also the Chairperson of Fountain Initiative for Social Development (FISD), a faith-based, non-profit organization committed to entrepreneurial development and empowerment of underprivileged individuals and communities across Nigeria.

Also, she is the author of best selling children books, No! Don’t Touch Me There; A Bully Is Not a Hero; Help! They Are Fighting Again and Boys and Girls Are Different but Equal. She left behind two sons, Timileyin and Jomiloju.

Reactions
Pastor Nike Adeyemi said, ‘’It’s with a heavy heart I say goodnight to Pastor Nomthi Odukoya. We prayed, stood in faith with you that you will pull through this battle with cancer. Yet, God wanted you home. Praying for the comfort and strength of the Holy Spirit for Pastor, the children, the entire Odukoya and the Fountain of Life Church family...

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The Senate, on Tuesday, during plenary, urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, to publicize the outcome of the investigation regarding the invasion of the residence of Justice Mary Odili.

The home of the Justice Odili, a high ranking justice of the Supreme Court was invaded by unknown security operatives on October 29, which elicited angry reactions from Nigerians.

This motion was moved by Sen. Betty Apiafi (PDP-Rivers), having cited order 42 and 52 of Senate Standing Rules.

In her statement, Apiafi noted that security operatives on October 29, stormed the residence of Justice Odili, acting on a purported court warrant to carry out a search on her home.

The lawmaker said:

“The Senate notes that on October 29, security operatives invaded the home of a Judge of a Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili.

“The Senate notes that Justice Mary Odili is the second most senior judicial official in the country.

“It was worrisome that the incident brought back to mind, a similar invasion of homes of some senior judges in the country and the fact that the home of a highly revered judicial officer was invaded in such a manner by security agents.”

Apiafi further decried the secrecy shrouding the investigations, railing against it.

Sen. Opeyemi Bamidela (APC-Ekiti), who seconded the motion, said the motion represented the collective desire of all parliamentarians in ensuring that government takes appropriate action to bring those culpable to justice.

Bamidele also said that there was a need to continue respecting the sanctity of the judiciary and protect judicial officials and every other Nigerian, whose life under the law deserves to be protected.

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The Nigerian Senate has approved the report of the conference committee on the amendment bill of the Electoral Act.

During plenary on Tuesday, the Senate also approved that all political parties must now use the direct primary mode in picking candidates.

This followed the adoption of a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, at the plenary.

The Senate and House of Representatives had, in July, passed different versions of the document.

In its submission, the upper legislative chamber proposed either direct or indirect party primary while the House of Representatives made direct primary compulsory for all parties.

During the debate, the Senate also empowered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to determine whether the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can proceed with the plan electronic transmission of election results.

But the lower legislative chamber did not confer the Commission with such powers.

The Senate provisions had irked Nigerians, leading to the formation of the conference committee to address the anomalies.

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Celeb news never goes out of fashion; rather, they keep us fresh as we lap up whatever they have to dish out to the fans.

More often than not, there is one celeb gist or the other which keep fans talking and tickling over.



The past weekend was not exception as former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Angel, bought herself a brand new car and took time to announce it to her fans.

Comedian Gordon was not left out as he rolled out the drums to celebrate hiss mother who walked down the aisle at the grand old age of 72.

And we also have other of such scintillating gist for you to also lap up.

Here we go!

1) When BBNaija’s Angel bought a Range Rover
Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Angel Smith, bought herself a Range Rover and could not wait to unveil it for her fans. She took to her Instagram page to celebrate herself with the words:

“I paid rent and then I bought a car, grateful for 2021. It’s given me so much…’’

Angel was one of the housemates from the sixth season of the reality show and well, what can we say but to throw her a long congratulations. You rock girl!

2) Gordons celebrates mom as she weds at 72

Mother of ace comedian Godwin Komone, popularly known as Gordons, walked down the aisle at the ripe old age of 72 in what many feel was a rare show of love.

The comedian was full of joy as he shared photos from the wedding ceremony with the caption; “My mother got married yesterday at the age of 72. Don’t tell me true love doesn’t exist. Congratulations mama.’’

Gordons is a household name in the Nigerian comedy industry. Over the years, he has put laughter on the faces of people through his jokes.

3) Actress Ada Ameh and her teen pregnancy

Actress Ada Ameh shocked many of her fans when she revealed that she got pregnant at the age of 13 and became a mother at 14. The Nollywood star made the revelation during a chat with Chude Jideonwo on his show #WithChude.

“I became a mother at 14. I got pregnant that same year. As a matter of fact, I got pregnant in March and I had my baby in December of the same year; that means I got pregnant when I was 13 plus,” Mrs. Lucky Johnson of the popular sitcom The Johnsons, said.

The Nollywood celeb also recalled how her father sent her out of the house after she gave birth to her child.

“Sometimes when we over show love and pampering, sometimes we make mistakes. What does a 15 year old child know? The most beautiful part was that in my 15th birthday, my baby was barely 5 months old.

“I was marched out of the barracks and told never to return. My dad told the security person whom they call sentry, to not allow me in. My dad said that he was done with me; so at 15, I got my independence,” she added.

Sadly, Ada also spoke on the death of her daughter who died early last year.

“This was the one – losing my daughter – that broke me. “What am I doing? What next? What am I going to do? “That was my number one praise singer. That was my number one cheerleader. That was my prayer partner.”

4) And Laycon clocked 28

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A group under the aegis of Akwa Ibom Oil Producing Community Network (AKPICON), says the Federal Government of Nigeria should be held accountable if anything happens to Justice Mary Odili.

The group gave the warning following a recent invasion of Justice Odili’s residence by some armed persons suspected to be security operatives representing different agencies of government, on Friday, October 29, 2021.

In a statement signed by the President General of the human rights group, Dr. Ufot Phenson, the group said the operatives that stormed the residence of Justice Odili had the intention to kill and maim their target under the guise of undertaking a search whose warrant was questionable and baseless.

The group, therefore, described the raid not only as being barbaric and uncivilised but a violation of Justice Odili’s right to privacy and therefore highly condemnable.

While berating the Federal Government and security agencies for the brute manner in which the raid was conducted, Dr. Phenson called for a thorough investigation into the incident with a view to bringing the culprits to book.

He added that Nigeria is not a ‘banana republic’ where people, individuals and organisations take the laws into their hands and go away scot-free...

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October last month was Black History Month (BHM) in the UK. In celebration, NRTC will for the coming months, run through a list of 50 notable British trailblazers of Nigerian descent.

Last month, we showcased 10 notable influencers and vanguards from a range of fields from the entertainment industry to politics. In this next installment, Vivian Adeyemo celebrates 10 high profile pioneers of Nigerian origin.

1. David Olusoga

David Adetayo Olusoga is a British historian, writer, broadcaster and film-maker. He is a professor of Public History at the University of Manchester. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria to a Nigerian father and British mother. Olusoga moved to the UK with his mother, when he was five years old.

Olusoga who was brought up in Gateshead, England has presented historical documentaries on the BBC and has written numerous history books including the 2016 book Black and British: A Forgotten History. This publication, was awarded both the Longman-History Today Trustees Award 2017 and the PEN Hessell-Tiltman prize 2017. Olusoga was included in the 2019 and 2020 editions of the Powerlist. – a ranking of the 100 most influential Black Britons. In the 2021 edition, he made the Top 10 most influential, ranking eighth.

2. Shirley Bassey

Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey is a Welsh singer. Widely regarded as one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain. Bassey became the first female artist to chart an album in the top 40 of the UK Albums Chart; in seven consecutive decades.

Born to a Nigerian father and British mother, she is well-known for recording the soundtrack theme songs of the James Bond films: Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, and Moonraker.

Appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2000 for her services to the performing arts.

3. John Fashanu

John Fashanu is an English television presenter and former professional footballer. Born in London, to a British Guiana mother and Nigerian father. Sent to a Barnardo’s care home with his older brother Justin; when his parents separated.

When he was five, Fashanu and his brother, were fostered and were subsequently brought up in Shropham near Norfolk.

Fashanu’s football career spanned over three decades from 1978 to 1995, most notably in an eight-year spell at Wimbledon F.C. A member of Wimbledon’s infamous Crazy Gang with English players such as Vinnie Jones and Dennis Wise; Fashanu won the FA Cup in 1988 and scored over 100 goals in all competitions.

He was also capped twice at senior level by England. Following his football career he went on to co-host numerous British television shows including Gladiators in the 1990s. Fashanu relocated to Nigeria from Britain in the early 2000s where he is a successful businessman and philanthropist.

4. Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo CBE is an English actress. Born in London, to a Jewish mother and a British Nigerian father. She appeared in the hit film Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls.

Okonedo’s breakthrough role came in 2004, when she co-starred in the film Hotel Rwanda with American actor Don Cheadle. For this role, she became the second Black female Briton to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 77th Academy Awards in 2005.

She later received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Tsunami: The Aftermath and BAFTA TV Award nominations for the drama series Criminal Justice and the television film Mrs. Mandela.

Okonedo was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours.

5. Tunde Baiyewu

Emmanuel Babatunde Baiyewu, AKA Tunde, is a British singer and songwriter of Nigerian descent. Best known as being the vocalist of Lighthouse Family. He was born in London to a middle class family of Nigerian descent.

His father died of cancer when Baiyewu was five; after which he moved to Nigeria with his mother and younger sister.

His mother went on to marry former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo and later died in 2000.

Baiyewu’s band, Lighthouse Family are a British musical duo that rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and remained active until the early 2000s. Baiyewu and keyboardist Paul Tucker formed the act in 1993 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, after meeting while studying at university. Their 1995 debut album Ocean Drive sold more than 1.8 million copies in the UK alone and established them as a popular easy listening duo throughout Europe.

6. Christine Ohuruogu

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Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately sign into law the ‘Unexplained Wealth Order’, as a way to strengthen the fight against corruption.

Ndume made the call in Ibadan on Saturday while delivering the 2021 Distinguish Leadership Lecture Series, organised by the University of Ibadan.

Speaking on the topic ‘The Unexplained Wealth and the Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria’, held at the Trenchard Hall of the University, Ndume also advised Buhari to prevail on the National Assembly to pass the Proceeds of Crime Bill in time “regardless of bickering on the management of the proceeds recovered.”

Senator Ndume added that there was a need to look at the incidence of corruption, “most especially, those occasioned by public officers who are in trust of public wealth.

“Our crusade against this monster called corruption should start from politicians, top public servants, civil servants down to local governments’ staff.

“For the perpetrators, it is not difficult to identify the tendencies exhibited by these officers; acquiring landed property in and outside the country, having fat bank deposits, buying expensive cars, or marrying so many wives.”

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The death toll recorded at the 21-storey building that collapsed on Gerrard Road in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State on Monday, November 1, has hit 44.

The figure was discovered as rescue operations are still ongoing by rescue agencies just as the responders were already concluding their operation as the death toll on Sunday.

The Ikoyi skyscraper owned by Fourscore Heights Limited, had trapped over 50 persons including the firm’s Managing Director, Femi Osibona, his bosom friend, a United States of America-based Nigerian businessman, Wale Bob-Oseni, his personal assistant, Oyinye Enekwe, clients and, casual workers and many others.

Other identified deceased persons included a member of the National Youth Service Corps, identified as Oyindamola who was posted to the facility after relocating from her primary place of assignment in Borno State for fear Boko Haram, an aluminium fabricator, Kenneth Out, an engineer and a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Living Water Parish, Ibafo, Ogun State, Ola Ogunfunwa, among others.

Since the Ikoyi building collapse incident happened, family members of victims and sympathisers had thronged the area daily, hoping to see their loved ones alive, while some lamented that they were not allowed to identify their loved ones.

The affected families were, however, granted access on Saturday to find their loved ones among the corpses recovered and deposited in the Lagos Mainland Hospital morgue.

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