A National Youth Corps Member, Eke Jeremiah is setting the pace in his place of primary assignment. The youth corps member has taught his students how to make clothes

Eke Jeremiah is a graduate in Agricultural Economics from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. His place of primary assignment is Goodness of God Group of Schools, Akure, Ondo State. The Abia-State-born youth corps member is a tailor and skilled fashion designer who built his brand while also in school. While in school, he also made clothes in order to support his education

He taught his students how to measure and cut clothes. In some videos which he posts on his Facebook timeline, he can be seen teaching the students these skills, after which he allows them to practice what they have learnt



Some of the pupils can now measure and cut clothes. Remarkably, one of them is just six years old.

The last has not been heard of the 2019 Balon d'or which was won by Barcelona Legend, Lionel Messi. Messi won his sixth Balon d'or title yesterday and became the only played to win six Balon d'or titles. Cristiano Ronaldo finished third while Virgil Van Dijk finished second. This has been eliciting reactions from all quarters and Ronaldo was not left out.

Ronaldo did not attend the ceremony because he was to receive an award in Italy as the Most Valuable Player of the year after his stellar performance for Juventus since he joined from Real Madrid. Just after receiving his award, journalists met him at the exit of the auditorium and the question was asked if Messi's victory meant the rivalry between them has ended. Ronaldo replied: " It hasn't finished yet, it is just starting."

Virgil Van Dijk was asked if Ronaldo's absence meant that he had one rival less. His answer caused as stir as he said Ronaldo was never a rival. Ronaldo's response was a classic dual response to Van Dijk's comment and Messi's victory. Last year, Ronaldo lost the award to his former Real Madrid team mate, Luka Modric, although he had a great year for Juventus and for Portugal, a development some analysts attributed to his departure from Real Madrid.

Ronaldo's comment is still trending many hours after the Balon d'or awards

http://www.bellsnews.com/sports/ronaldo-declares-war-on-lionel-messi-says-battle-just-started/

Front page please. This girl deserves to be celebrated

Super Falcons striker, Uchenna Kanu has set a new record in the NAIA League in USA. The Southeastern University striker scored her 147th goal in the league and became the all-time collegiate record scorer for most goals scored in a single school.

She scored a header against South Carolina Beaufort in an 8-0 win and got a hatrick in the process, thereby beating the record set by Julia Schojan of Fisher College in 2017.

The Abia State born Southeastern University goal queen scored her 25th hatrick and her 32nd goal this season.

For the 17th time in her career in the US, she was awarded The Sun offensive player of the week. Last week, she scored five goals and had four assists in the process.

At the WAFU Cup, Uchenna scored 10 goals for the Falcons and was an integral member of the team who made it to the round of 16 at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.

Reacting to the feat set his player, Southeastern University's head coach, Randy Belli says Uche is a special player "Uche is a special player. We expect her to score every in every game. It is a heavy burden to bear as a player. She has set that record in three and a half years; she is a first class player and we are very proud of her."

Uchenna Kanu thanked her team mates and said they make her job easier on the field and off the field.

Uchenna scores most of her goals with her head because of her height.
http://www.bellsnews.com/sports/uchenna-kanu-sets-new-record-in-usa-becomes-all-time-scorer-scores-25th-hat-trick/

The winner of the 2019 Nigeria Women's Professional League will embark on a week tour in Spain as part of the NWPL/La Liga Partnership. This was disclosed by the Chairperson of the league, Aisha Falode at the draws for the Super Four Tournament in Lagos.

Falode said that the partnership was not all about money but technical: "Aisha Falode: "The partnership with the La liga is not monetary but technical. The winner of the NWPL 2019 Super Four Tournament will go on a one week tour to Spain."

The deal with La Liga will also see La Liga sending a technical expert who will come from Spain to train local coaches and update their knowledge of the game in order to improve the standard of football in the league

"We also have an agreement with La liga to send in technical expert from Spain to train NWPL Coaches as we want them updated and upgraded."

As expected, the media has interest in what is happening in the league and Falode appeals to them to come closer and work hand in gloves with the league to make it better

"I want to appeal to the media to commend us when we do good and if you must criticise, please make sure it's constructive as it will help us do better."

Aisha Falode also lamented the absence of fans at different NWPL venues: "The only support we get in Nigeria is only on social media. Even when we make entrance free and make publicity people still don't come out to watch but they easily condemn and suggest solutions to problems they have no idea of."

Many fans would love to see the league on TV, a mission thinks is difficult but not impossible "having games on TV is very expensive, to show a game live on TV will cost as much as N9m. When the Laliga first started, it was only one TV Station that offered to show the matches free."

The season, the league was abrided to cut operating costs and time. Going forward, Falode said the league is looking forward to have a straight league soon

"We are looking forward to having a straight league in no time. Having to pay over N2m every week for referee's indemnities isnt easy. The CAF Women's Champions League is in the pipeline."

The NWPL Super Four Tournament begins on Friday with Adamawa Queens, Confluence Queens, Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens contending for the title. Bayelsa Queens are defending champions


http://www.bellsnews.com/uncategorized/2019-nwpl-winner-to-embark-on-a-one-week-tour-in-spain/

23 EAGLES TO BATTLE BENIN REPUBLIC & LESOTHO



Goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Heartland FC); Maduka Okoye (Fortuna Dusseldorf, Germany)



Defenders: Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Chidozie Awaziem (CD Leganes, Spain); William Ekong (Udinese FC, Italy); Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Bryan Idowu (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia)



Midfielders: Alexander Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Mikel Agu (Vitoria Guimaraes, Portugal); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Ramon Azeez (Granada FC, Spain)



Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia); Victor Osimhen (Lille OSC, France); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain); Paul Onuachu (KRC Genk, Belgium); Emmanuel Dennis (Club Brugge, Belgium); Samuel Kalu (Girondins Bordeaux, France);



Standby: Leon Balogun (Brighton & Hove Albion, England); Peter Olayinka (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic); Oghenekaro Etebo (Stoke City, England)

http://www.bellsnews.com/sports/daniel-akpeyi-returns-as-rohr-invites-23-players-for-benin-game/

Government Special Announcement

In order to save lives and protect Abia citizens from other dangers associated with the menace of street trading, traders operating within the under listed areas are advised in their own interest to within fourteen days from the date of this announcement pack their wares and move into the approved markets. They are:
1. Those trading along Ngwa Rd Aba
2. Those trading along Government Station layout and Akanu Ibiam Umuahia
3. Those trading along Cooperative and Okpara Square Umuahia.

The following persons are also advised to ensure that within the same fourteen days that those trading around Enyimba area of Ariaria International Market Aba pack their wares and move into the market
1. Chukwudi Patrick of Micro Plaza
2. Mr. Uzoma Nwala of Enyimba Plaza
3. Mr. Ugochukwu Chima of I. K Plaza
4. Chairlady of Personal Touch Plaza.

The affected persons should further note that the Ministry of Trade and Investment will move with other relevant Ministries and security agencies to enforce compliance at the expiration of fourteen days.

Rt. Hon Cosmos Ndukwe
Hon. Commissioner for Trade and Investment.

http://www.bellsnews.com/business-news/abia-government-issues-14-day-ultimatum-to-ngwa-road-umuahia-roadside-traders-to-vacate/

Fast rising artiste, Mr Ikian has released the cover of the song 'Better' by Tekno. The cover has continued to receive rave reviews from fans. In the cover, Mr Ikian talks about topical issues in the country which affects all and sundry. Watch the video below



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3T0UZUl1t4

Government special Announcement

The general public is hereby informed that the Environmental sanitation exercise for the month of October scheduled for Saturday, October 26,2019 in Abia State has been deferred to Saturday, November 2, 2019.

The Honourable Commissioner for Environment has taken this decision as a result of a special Retreat being organized for all Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries in the state; which is the same day and time with the sanitation exercise.

Please, all concerned should take note.

Dr Solomon Ogunji
Honourable Commissioner

http://www.bellsnews.com/politics/abia-government-postpones-clean-up-excercise-to-2nd-november/

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UCHE OGAH PAYS VISIT TO GOVERNOR IKPEAZU, REQUESTS COLLABORATION

The Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has paid his first official visit to the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu at Government House, Umuahia and requested that he works together with the Governor for the overall development of the State, reports Abia Online

Speaking at the courtesy visit, Dr. Ogah said as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Abia State at the Federal Executive Council, he has the mandate to always state out issues that would help to develop Abia State.

Dr. Uche Ogah urged Governor Ikpeazu to get him informed of any area the State needs the Federal Government's assistance, assuring that he has the capacity to reach out to the Federal so that the interest of the State would be protected. He further stated that there are many areas that he and the Governor could work together for the betterment of the State.

The Minister, who was in the State to representPresident Muhammadu Buhari at the burial of late Mr. John Aguiyi Ironsi, son of a former Head of State, late General Aguiyi Ironsi also assured that he would do his best to ensure the erosion manace in Abia State and illegal mining activities are tackled.

Responding, the State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu stressed the need for the collaboration between him and the Minister saying that there are a lot they can achieve for Abia State even from the government at the centre.

Dr Ikpeazu explained that Abia State is faced with life threatening erosion menace and illegal minining activities that has affected the State negatively.
He said that so far, the State has tackled three erosion manace in Umuahia and Isialangwa and urged the Federal government to assist in the erosion menace at Isuikwuato. He equally informed the Minister that within the last five years, his administration has worked in line with his five pillars of development to take the State to a higher level, adding that so far , a lot has been achieved in that regard.

Governor Ikpeazu, who congratulated the Minister on his appointment expressed confidence that he would represent Abia State well at the federal executive council and assist in the governance of the State, emphasizing that his doors are open for all who eager to help him develop the State.


http://www.bellsnews.com/politics/uche-ogah-visits-governor-ikpeazu-calls-for-team-work/

Governor Emeka Ihedioha CON, has approved the appointment of Dr. Chibuzor Iwuagwu as the Head of Service for the State Civil Service.

Dr. Iwuagwu replaces Barr. Alma Eluwa who has successfully completed her service and retired.

While thanking Barr. Eluwa for her industry and patriotism, Governor Ihedioha expressed hope that she will be recommended as the need arises for more tasks both for the state and at the federal level.

Dr Chibuzo Carmelius Iwuagwu, appointed permanent secretary in 2013, holds a First Class Honours degree in Mathematics from the University of Nigeria. He also holds M. Sc and Ph.D in Project Management from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

He was until his appointment, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works. He has served in various Ministries, including, Education, Planning and Budget, Commerce and Industry, Civic Service Commission,Transport, Youth and Sport among others.

He is a receipent of the National Productivity Order of Merit Award and hails from Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State.

The Governor also has directed the new Head of Service to immediately commence the process of engaging the Permanent Secretaries in various ministries with a view to retraining them for the task ahead.

http://www.bellsnews.com/politics/governor-ihedioha-appoints-new-head-of-service/

The Minister of Sports has confirmed that erudite journalist, Kola Daniel has been appointed an SA to the Sports Minister on Media.

A statement from Tunde Akpeji, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister on Digital Innovation and Media reads:

"Youth and Sports Development Minister Appoints Media Assistant
(ABUJA October 23, 2019) The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has approved the appointment of Mr. Kola Adeyanju as his Media Assistant (MA) with effect from November 1, 2019.
Adeyanju joins the Minister’s team of aides with a rich background in multimedia journalism spanning radio, television and online with more than a decade of practice."

The award-winning Journalist is expected to add his vast experience in the industry to the service of the Sports Minister and the Ministry.

http://www.bellsnews.com/sports/official-sports-minister-confirms-kola-daniel-as-sa-on-media/

Nigeria's super football agent, Mr Akachukwu Prosper has continued to make waves in Africa and Europe with his classic deals in Europe.

The latest of such deals is the signing of Ebere Ebuka for Paris FC and Ifeanyi Udoka Eric for Braga of Portugal's U20 side. The two players managed by the Cameroon based guru signed 5-year deals for Braga and Paris FC respectively.

The players were part of 6 players he invited to Cameroon for trials and on the 25th of September 2019, were taken to Portugal and France. Defensive midfield maestro, Udoka Eric who last played for Nnewi United and prolific striker, Ebere Ebuka got deals in Europe.


Three other players were transferred to Mozambique and Sudan and one player was asked to go back to Kano state in Nigeria.

31 year old Akachukwu Prosper is from Anambra State, Nigeria. He has a masters degree in psychology and a degree in mass communication. He did his football coaching course in France, Spain and Tunisia. He also has vast experience as a football coach in Liberia; Cameroon, South Africa, Cape Verde, Libya and Ukraine.

Mr Akachukwu prosper stopped coaching and currently works at Utopia group as a communication and scouting delegate. Utopia Group is an agency owned by Cameroonian football icon Samuel Eto’o Fils.

He is the founder of Chinedu Sports Limited Agency and is currently the highest dealer ( football agent) of West African players in Central Africa.

http://www.bellsnews.com/sports/nigerias-super-agent-akachukwu-prosper-shakes-europe-with-super-deals/

In what many have described as a show of shame, interim coach, Christopher Danjuma, have announced that Asisat Oshoala is the new captain of the team. He said he has not decided on the assistant will be.

When this announcement was made, players were stunned but were forced to clap grudgingly because a government official was there.

Nigerians keep asking why Desire Oparanozie who is the captain of Guingamp of France was not invited to Falcons last game and their next two games.

Swedish Coach, Thomas Dennerby left the side over what he termed "interference" in team selection amongst other things.

With this development, it is not hard to see why Dennerby may have left.

Fans have expressed displeasure with the announcement on social media and on the Super Falcons Twitter page

Enyimba football club's chance of moving to the next round of the CAF Champions League suffered a setback following a 0-0 with 27-time Sudanese Champions, Al Hilal

Enyimba started brightly looking to get the opening goal and came close in the 3rd when Nelson Ogbonnaya headed Stanley Okorom's freekick to the side net. In the 7th minute, Stanley Okorom's freekick did little to trouble Yonis Hassan in for Al Hilal.

Enyimba's efforts almost paid off as Stanley Dimgba's cross into the box into the box could not be met by blue shirts in the box as the goal literarily begged to be converted.

Al Hilal's defense made Enyimba to resort to long balls as Oladapo's and Okorom's long range efforts missed the net in the 14th and 16 minutes respectively.

The match took a dramatic turn in the 20th minute when Nazar Hamid was shown a straight red card by Congolese referee, Jean Jacques for a hitting Daniel Darkwah who was not with the ball.

Stanley Okorom's frequent crosses into the box were wasted as no blue shirt in the box made effort to connect.

In the 41st minute, Onuwa sent a through pass to Samson Obi who failed to convert. In the 45th minute, Onuwa sent a fine pass to Reuben Bala who came face-to-face with Yonis but failed to convert

The second half started with Enyimba pressing for a goal but missed chances. Enyimba had a scare in the 68th minute when Al Hilal got their first chance of the game but failed to convert from a one-on-one position.

The introduction of Martins Usule for Onuwa gave spark to the Enyimba attack as they pushed for a goal with Usule coming close many times.

Enyimba's efforts proved abortive as the game came to a close.


http://www.bellsnews.com/sports/enyimba-0-0-al-hilal-toothless-enyimbas-chance-on-line/

*AKPAN WINS SOCCER QUEENS NWPL AWARD FOR WEEK 6*

*SPONSORED BY BARRISTER SEYI AKINWUNMI*

Akwa Ibom Referee Mfon Akpan has been voted the Soccer Queens Nigeria Women Premier League referee of week 6.

Mfon who is winning this award for the second time this season, also won it twice last season and crowned it up with the referee of the season accolade.

The 27year old officiated the game between Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons in Lafia and was said to be at her best in the 2-2 home draw of the 'Restoration Ladies'.

The University of Calabar graduate repeated a feat she recorded last season, winning the prestigious SQ NWPL Referee's award twice in a single season.

The weekly award proudly sponsored by the NFF 1st Vice President Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi is aimed at honoring women referees who have strong work ethic, have knowledge of the rules of the game and are positive role models and will see the winner going home with a cash prize of N25,000.

A team of women football experts and panelists voted based on reports gathered by assessors all around various match centres.

http://www.bellsnews.com/sports/akpan-wins-nwpl-referee-of-the-week/

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, PhD will accompany President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso for the ECOWAS Extraordinary Terrorism Summit holding from Friday, 13th to Saturday, 14th September 2019.

Also in the President's entourage are: Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun and Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger States, as well as the Honorable Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Defence.

According to a press release by the Abia State Government, the two-day summit is designed to develop more proactive approaches in the coordination of the fight against terrorism and to prevent inter community clashes.

This is sequel to a preparatory meeting held earlier in Niamey, Niger Republic and a joint meeting of Chiefs of Defence Staff, Chiefs of Security and Intelligence Services on Counter Terrorism.

The main issue for discussion in Ouagadougou is the preparation of a priority action plan for the fight against terrorism.

"The inclusion of Governor Ikpeazu in this Presidential delegation to such a very important Summit of the leaders of the West African continent on a sensitive issue as Terrorism is a clear endorsement of the deliberate and well coordinated efforts of the Governor in ensuring the safety of lives and properties of the people of Abia State.

It is on record that since assumption of office in May 2015, there has been massive improvement in the area of security in Abia State. Armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes have been on a steady decline in the State. There hasn't been one single incident of a bank robbery in the State since this administration came on board.

The Governor has consistently supported security agencies with the donation of operational vehicles and other equipment to help boost their combat readiness. This is in addition to several other direct and indirect interventions in the welfare of the officers and men of the various security agencies in the State.

A master of quiet but effective diplomacy, Governor Ikpeazu has also created a solid template for inter-agency cooperation which has resulted in improved relations between communities in the state and security agencies, a template that has reduced to its barest minimum, incidences of community clashes across the state.
Ikpeazu's innovative handling of relations between herders and farmers through the establishment of Conflict Resolution Committees across the Local Governments in the State has kept at bay, incidences of clashes between farmers and herders." Noted the press.

In Ouagadougou, Governor Ikpeazu will join other selected leaders of the subregion to brainstorm, exchange ideas and share experiences on the way forward for peace and security.

The Governor is expected to return to the State on Monday next week.

http://www.bellsnews.com/politics/governor-ikpeazu-joins-president-buhari-to-ouagadougou/

Nigeria's Super Falcons defensive stalwart, Osinachi Ohale has moved to CD Tacon of Spain. The Falcons defender moved to the side from Vaxjo of Sweden.

Osinachi Ohale has played for Delta Queens and Rivers Angels here in Nigeria and has also played in the US. She was part of the Falconets team that won silver at the 2010 U-20 world cup in Germany.

CD Tacon made their Spanish Iberdrola debut with a 9-1 loss to Champions League finalists, Barcelona and will be away to Sporting Huelva this weekend. They have acquired the services of Sweden duo of Asillani and Jacobson to bolster their squad.

CD Tacon were bought by Real Madrid but will officially become their women's team next year.

Ohale will hope to make her debut next week against Sporting Huelva.

Ohale is the fourth Nigerian to seal a permanent move to Spain after Asisat Oshoala moved to Barcelona from China, Peace Efih to Sporting Huelva from Rivers Angels and recently, Chidimma Okeke moved to Madrid CFF from FC Robo of Lagos

http://www.bellsnews.com/sports/osinachi-ohale-joins-cd-tacon-real-madrid-of-spain/

WE’LL TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT CLOSURE OF NIGERIAN EMBASSY IN SRI LANKA, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria will re-examine the closure of her embassy in Colombo in 2017 in view of the important relationship the country has with Sri Lanka.

Speaking at a farewell audience granted the outgoing High Commissioner of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Thambirajah Raveenthiran at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, the President explained that financial challenges which the country faced at the time informed the closure of some Nigerian embassies and consulates during a rationalisation exercise.

He assured that his administration will take another look at that decision as it affected Sri Lanka following the request by the outgoing High Commissioner.

President Buhari wished Mr Raveenthiran success in his future undertakings.

In his remarks, the outgoing High Commissioner said he had spent four out of his 30-year career in diplomatic service in Nigeria.

He said his period in Nigeria was remarkable in several ways, stressing that he enjoyed the support and cooperation of Nigerians, and was greatly assisted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mr Raveenthiran said that his country has a lot to offer Nigeria in the areas of counter-terrorism, medical tourism and higher education.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
September 3, 2019


http://www.bellsnews.com/politics/president-buhari-to-consider-re-opening-nigerian-embassy-in-sri-lanka/

3rd September, 2019.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

End Xenophobia Attacks Now or Face the Wrath of Nigerian Youths- NYCN Warns South African Government:

In response to the recent and ever increasing killings, and destruction of businesses owned by Nigerians in South Africa, the President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria has issued a four day ultimatum for the government of South Africa and her embassy in Nigeria to react and bring to halt, persecutions of Nigerians Leaving in the country.

The apex youth body; which also serves as the umbrella body for all youth groups in the country has made known their stand, stating that the group is more than ready to launch a repel movement against businesses owned by South Africans and against all South Africans resident in Nigeria.

However in a bid to make room for peace and Harmony, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), under the able leadership of Amb. Oladele John Nihi, has extended a grace period of four day ultimatum for the government of South African and the embassy of South Africa in Nigeria, to put heads together and lay the matter to rest. Failing to do so, the apex youth body; which is in control of over 70 million Nigerian youths, is more than ready to embark on a nationwide protest. We Are Ready to March Against South Africans and Their Businesses in Nigeria, without any further delay.

The recent killings and destruction of properties owned by Nigerians by South Africans is not acceptable and the youths are not going to fold their arms and do nothing about it. Every chapter of NYCN in all States and Local Government Areas in the country, are on standby for a signal from their President, Amb. Oladele John Nihi, who is in control of the affairs of all youth bodies in the country.

We hope that the government of South Africa and her embassy, acts without delay in order to avert what is to befall every South Africans and their businesses in the Nigeria.

Signed:
Kelvin Oluseyi Eleta,
Chief Press Secretary to the President, NYCN.

http://www.bellsnews.com/politics/xenophobia-nyc-warns-south-african-government/

WE ‘LL WORK CLOSER WITH UKRAINE, PRESIDENT BUHARI PLEDGES

Nigeria will partner further with Ukraine to the benefit of both countries, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured.

The President spoke at State House, Abuja, Tuesday, while receiving in farewell audience the outgoing Ambassador of Ukraine, His Excellency Dr. Valeril Aleksandruk, who had spent over four years in Nigeria.

Ukraine currently collaborates with Nigeria in the areas of education, military cooperation, space exploration, and many others.

The outgoing Ambassador said: “There are almost 5,000 Nigerians currently studying in Ukraine. And the number increases every year. Education is a great investment for the future.”

Dr. Aleksandruk added that his country also supplies Nigeria military hardware and ammunition, particularly to fight insurgency, and also informed that two agreements have been signed by the countries on space exploration.

“We are ready for new level in bilateral relations,” the Ambassador submitted.

President Buhari wished him well in further assignments his country would give him.



Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media and Publicity)

September 3, 2019

http://www.bellsnews.com/politics/president-buhari-pledges-to-work-with-ukraine/

Xenophobia Is Banished


The sons of history murdered on the alter of?
Our, no, their sons say they cannot hear. Their daughters? Indifferent
A spinning world spinning on Innocent? minds.

Fetters. Free but caged. Is this myopia? Of the eyes or mind? What is your colour? No, not your skin - the heart.
Not free until free; mental fetters clanging
Peace smoldering to the unknown world
Terror is terror, circumvent not
Xeno, solve less create more

Now, you xenophobia...listen! How many carats of gold did you sell this sense? I mean, you sixth sense. You have a heart of what? Stone? I pray not.
Is this cowardice all you can show? O yes, you are shameless!

Xenophobia, Your amnesia shines!
You said your land is taken, you bang on my door
"Why truncate this rest?"
"My house boils...my sons sleep on the terrace. SOS, SOS!"
"See? Bank broken, ties cut, you are free!"
Today, you deny me a cup of water, you even hit my sons, even sons.

Wait! A dove drops a note: "mental slavery"
You are free, you not free. Who can decode? You cannot guarantee my freedom. You are not free

Are we not sons of a father? Why bring pain to our mother? You are banished, xenophobia.

Have you not heard? Head you not have? We are sons, sons, sons, of a father. Take away that sword
The museum calls - there you know we are one - yes we are. Amnesia is wicked. You are banished, xenophobia

Banish xenophobia - a traitor! a traitor! a traitor! amongst brothers? We banish you xeno - yes we do

Stop, think, act - banish xenophobia
It's a climax
Cast off the impostor
Enthrone the heir - LOVE
To him it belongs
Xeno what? Not one of our sons.
To the dungeon, to the dungeon
Banish xenophobia


http://www.bellsnews.com/featured/xenophobia-is-banished-let-love-lead/

Press Release

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has forwarded the following names to the State House of Assembly for confirmation as Honorable Commissioners in the State Executive Council:

1. Honorable Chimaobi Ebisike
2. Prof Ikechi Mgbeoji
3. Chief John J. Okoro
4. Dr Hagler Okorie
5. Dr Cosmos Ndukwe
6. Honorable Ugbaja Theophilus Odionyemfe
7. Onyema Wachuku
8. Sir G C Onyendilefu
9. Chief Emeka Ikwuagwu
10. Rt. Honorable Eziuche Ubani
11. Honorable D. K Uduma
12. Barr Ekele Nwaohanmuo
13. Mrs Ukachi Amala
14. Honorable Prince Ezekwesiri Ananaba
15. Dr Solomon Ogunji
16. Chief Ikpechukwu Onuoha
17. Prince Dan Okoli
18. Barr. Suleiman Ukandu
19. Dr Aham Uko
20. Honorable Chijioke Paul Madumere
21. Dr K. C. K Nwangwa
22. Chief (Mrs) Uwaoma Olenwengwa
23. Dr Joe Osuji
24. Engr. Emma Nwabuko

Thank you.

Chief John Okiyi Kalu
Honorable Commissioner For Information
2/9/19

http://www.bellsnews.com/politics/abia-governor-forwards-names-of-commissioners-to-state-assembly/

Job Alert!

In line with the determination of Ebonyi State Governor, His Excellency Engr. Dr. David Nweze Umahi FNATE, FNSE to establish three ultramodern special pilot schools for gifted children of Ebonyi State with effect from September, 2019, the State Committee on Special Education hereby announces the intention of government to recruit sound teachers who will teach the gifted children in the pilot schools.

Interested teachers who must be holders of first degree, Masters degree or Ph.D in any course of study including Igbo language are directed to rush now to the office of the Director Educational services, State Ministry of Education, Abakaliki and obtain an expression of interest form, fill and submit same to the office on or before Thursday, 5th September, 2019. Examination for the prospective teachers will hold on Friday, 6th September, 2019 by 10am.

Note that all applicants must be computer literate.

Signed:
Dr Mrs Chinyere Elom
SSA Special Education to
the Governor
And Executive Secretary,
Committee on Special Education.

Prof. John. U. Eke
Chairman, Special Education
Committee.

http://www.bellsnews.com/jobs-vancancy/ebonyi-state-government-announces-job-openings/

UD Almeria of Spain have signed another have completed by the signing of former Golden Eaglets midfielder, Isah Aliyu from Armenian side, Lori Vanasdor.

Isah is the second Nigerian to join Almeria after Valentine Ozonwafor moved to Almeria on loan from Turkish giants, Galatasary.

The 20 year old former Remo Stars player can play from the right or from the left of attack. His contract runs till 2024.

The midfielder is also a scoring midfielder as he scored 7 goals in 29 appearances for Lori.

http://www.bellsnews.com/sports/ud-almeria-signs-former-remo-stars-midfielder-on-a-five-year-deal/

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Expanded South East Governors Forum Meeting Kicks Off In Enugu.

The expanded meeting of the South-East Governors Forum commences at the Government House, Enugu, with Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, David Umahi of Ebonyi State/Chairman of the Forum, Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, in attendance.

The meeting which has issues of security and closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, high on the agenda, also has the following in attendance: The Minister of Aviation, Hon. Hadi Sirika; the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, represented by the GOC, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Maikobi; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, represented by the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Command, Enugu, Air Vice Marshal Idi Amin and the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, represented by AIG, Zone 9, Umuahia, Baba Tijani.

Others include, CPs and SDs of DSS of five states of the South East; the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Prof. Barth Nnaji, leadership of Vigilante/Neighbourhood Watch groups in the zone, representatives of FERMA, Nzuko Umunna, and the Director of Highways, South East zone, Henry Udeh, among others.

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With the African Games final coming later today, Flying Eagles striker, Emeka Chinonso has stated that failure is not an option for him. The wonder kid of the Flying Eagles who has so far been impressive for the team in the 2019 African Games in Morocco is today a year older.

Today happens to be the final of the football event in the ongoing Rabat 2019 and the Flying Eagles of Nigeria will be facing Burkina Faso to determine who will clinch the Gold medal of the male football category.

Speaking to Bellsnews, the tall lanky Flying Eagles forward Emeka Chinoso said: "It is a wonderful day for me, first of all I thank God for life and agility, I am so happy because it is a memorable day for me looking at my strides in my career so far.

Today we are playing in the final against Burkina Faso, I am very optimistic about us clinching to the gold medal as the winners. I have always said it within me that failure is not an option for me, we have our eyes set on the trophy."

He goes further to say what winning the trophy would mean for him.

"Winning the trophy definitely means a lot to me, my career and my person as well. We are hoping that the luck of favour will knock on the doors of the Flying Eagles today as we prepare to soar high in victory today."

All I wish for on my birthday been today is for us to win the game. I want to make my country; parents, Brooke House FC of London and all Nigerians back at home proud of us."

Emeka Chinoso concluded by saying: "I want to win my first international trophy in my career which I am solely determined to pull in my very best today as we walk as team to victory."

http://www.bellsnews.com/uncategorized/african-games-final-failure-is-not-an-option-says-emeka-chinonso/

Nigeria is blessed with abundant talents in football. The country has been ranked as one of the highest exporters of footballers in Africa and the world. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the senior men's national team, the Super Eagles, has an array of stars that makes other African countries jealous. The team is blessed with good strikers, midfielders and defenders.

The engine room of any football team is the midfield. There, defence and attack is given shape. Creativity in midfield is the heart of any team, a prerequisite to goal scoring. Talking about the Super Eagles, the creative spark in the team is gradually fading like worn-out embers.

Despite the audition of many players for the team's creative role, none has fully provided that creative skill Nigerians and the team desire. Since Austin Okocha retired from the national team, nobody has replicated Okocha's artistry in the Super Eagles midfield. Players like Nosa Igiebor; Mikel Obi, Rabiu Ibrahim and recently, Alex Iwobi have been given the creative role of the team. They did all they could but more is needed. With Coach Gernot Rohr exhausting his options in Europe, it is time for him to come home and see that what he is expecting to see in Europe can be seen here at home.

There is a Nigerian, playing in the NPFL, who can give coach Gernot Rohr what has eluded the team. His name is Chukwuka Onuwa.

Onuwa plays for Enyimba FC of Aba. He was a fans' favourite at his former club, MFM FC of Lagos and still is. Since he joined Enyimba, he has, again, endeared himself to the fans. Onuwa's sheer intelligence on the ball is a joy to behold; his passing accuracy is impressive.

A locked down defence is no problem to him because he has an intellectual key to unlock any defence. How he does it, nobody knows.

Playing in a role just behind the strikers and in front of a solid two-man defensive midfield, Onuwa roams and performs wonders from the right or left side of midfield. With the vision of an eagle, he spots openings and sneaks in passes to his strikers.

A football analyst said of Onuwa: "He rotates in midfield like the earth's seamless orbit round the sun. Where there are no chances, he creates them." Surely, he is the best creative midfielder in the league.

He needs a sweeper like Wilfred Ndidi and a tireless marker like Oghenekaro Etebo, then allow him to create the chances - the kind of player strikers love.

Coach Gernot Rohr should see this NPFL wonder and feast his eyes on good and highly technical football from the lad.

The Eagles need Chukwuka Onuwa. Judging from what we saw at the last African Cup of Nations, Gernot Rohr should be worried.

Hardly does a player receive sincere ovation from fans in a game where he did not score - Onuwa does.

His lovely chip over was a bedrock to Sikiru Olatunbosun's CNN Goal of The Week. That classic turn and the world class chip over that followed it surely got the world talking.

With fast wingers in the team like Ahmed Musa, Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Kalu, Moses Simon and Henry Onyekuru, the Eagles attack would be one of the most dreaded strike force on the continent; with a creative midfielder who knows the job.

Onuwa's deft touches and his lovely chips over the defence line of opponents is a joy to behold. Nobody watches him and goes home unhappy.

He is called the Nigerian Luka Modric because of his similarity in playing style with Modric. incidentally, the Real Madrid star is his role model.

If Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid and the Croatian National Team Coach, Zlatco Dalic, are happy that they have Luka Modric in their team, definitely, coach Gernot Rohr should be happy that a Nigerian version of Luka Modric is available for selection to play for the Super Eagles.

http://www.bellsnews.com/sports/hello-gernot-rohr-come-and-take-nigerias-luka-modric/