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Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and had been touring states to gain more support. In one of such tours, he met the policemen at a checkpoint who excitedly posed for photographs with him.

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has declared that the force will not take it lightly with two of its officers who recently took photographs with Nnamdi Kanu.


The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while reacting to the photographs that went viral days later, IGP Idris, who was in Lagos, said he was not happy with what happened that day. He also said the police would be tough in handling the issue as it was very bad for professional policemen to act the way the officers did on seeing Kanu.

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Idris, who described Kanu as one troubling the unity of Nigeria, said the action of the policemen that day proved double loyalty He said the police force was being sanitized to meet the aspirations of the people.

He revealed that the police would create new 88 area commands to meet the level of insecurity in the country.

READ: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/08/police-officers-who-recently-took-photo.html

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More outpour of love and support has been shown to Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, who lost his mother.



Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari who is on medical leave in London has joined the list of sympathizers He called Governor Aregbesola to console him over the death of his mother, Alhaja Saratu.

President Buhari who has been away in a telephone call expressed sympathy with the Osun state governor and eulogised Aregbesola's mother Alhaja Saratu.

In his telephone conversation with Aregbesola, Buhari said Alhaja Saratu is worthy of commendable honour following her sacrifices in giving her children good moral upbringing. Buhari prayed for the soul of the deceased and for the Aregbesola family which she left behind in mourning.

READ: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/08/president-buhari-calls-osun-state.html

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After months of waiting, the much talked about movie, Banana Island Ghost, will storm the cinemas across the country today Friday, August 4.

Premiered recently in what can be described as a dazzling night of glitz and glamour in Lagos, Banana Island Ghost is an action-comedy film starring the multi-talented Chioma Omeruah (Chigul) as Ijeoma, who is paired with Patrick Diabuah, the ghost.

Written and directed by BB Sasore and produced by Omorinsojo Spaine and Tolu Olusoga, the film’s executive producers include Biola Alabi, Derin Adeyokunnu, along with co-executive producers such as Dr. Ayo Osunrinade, Michael Ugwu, founder of FreeMe Digital, Adenike Adekanbi of HTB Entertainment Studios, Niyi Toluwalope and Basheer Tosin Ashafa of Tri-Equity Capital.

The first of five films from BAM-Nemsia Pictures, a production partnership between Biola Alabi Media (BAM) and Nemsia Films, Banana Island Ghost tells the story of a ghost that has three days to fall in love and will do anything to save her father’s house in Banana Island from the bank coming to reclaim it, in three days.

The resounding satisfaction expressed by guests at the screening assured cinema lovers of an action packed and comedy filled viewing experience when the movie hits cinemas today.

Responding to a guest at the premiere, Biola Alabi, executive producer of the movie said: “Chigul is an exceptional talent and in Banana Island Ghost, from her first moment on screen, she captivates the audience, movie lovers all over will thoroughly enjoy watching her.”

On his part, Group ED/COO, FilmOne Distribution, Moses Babatope, said: “We are excited to bring this film to movie lovers across the country. Banana Island Ghost (B.I.G) is certainly another great win for local content and we are glad to be part of it.”

The guest list at the premiere include cast members like Ali Nuhu, Tomiwa Edun, Saidi Balogun, Lala Akindoju, Akah Nnani, Uche Jombo, Damilola Adegbite, Dorcas Fapson, Ozzy Agu, Lord Frank, Makida Moka and Bimbo Ademoye.

READ: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/08/mystery-as-banana-island-ghost-storms.html

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PDP has shown much interest in Anambra state Guber election coming November 18, as many candidate showcase daily.

A statement release by Pdp Anambra read; "Hon. Oseloka H. Obaze, another Aspirant on the platform of our great party, Pdp, for the Anambra state Guber election has obtained his forms"


READ: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/08/photos-pdp-release-another-aspirant.html

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At the Burial of Hajiya Hadiza Lamido, a daughter of Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido at his Bamaina Resident.

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A new product created in a "desperate attempt to avoid using condoms" involves men using a sticker to seal their urethras shut during sex.

The product, named "Jiftip", is a sticker that covers the urethra during sex, and is touted as a way to “Feel your partner, Feel Freedom, Feel Safe.”

Except it's not exactly safe.

While Jiftip may sound like a dream come true for those who don't like the way condoms feel during sex, many health professionals warn there is no evidence the product is effective in preventing STDs or pregnancy.

Jamin Brahmbhatt, a physician with Orlando Health, said users who visit Jiftip's website also have to dig to find the company's disclaimer that the product is "not intended or approved to prevent pregnancy or STI's." Whoops.

And the product's disclaimer gets even more alarming in the frequently asked question section:

"BUT WHAT ABOUT HERPES, HPV?" the company asks. "Jiftip only protects pleasure and convenience, not STI's or pregnancy." Bottom line: You're on your own, friends.


Brahmbhatt notes that the entire marketing campaign around the product is alarming.

“Consumers often get caught up in the hype and forget risk,” Brahmbhatt said. “Even in the product’s disclaimer, it says it will not prevent pregnancy or STDs, which is the only reason people wear condoms in the first place.”

The website notes that Jiftip, which comes in a three pack for $6, should only be used with the pull-out method, and that it's not recommended to ejaculate with the patch on during sex.

Brahmbhatt notes that those who do leave the patch on when they ejaculate may experience pain or irritation from the patch blocking the urethra while the man has "natural spasms that evacuate all the fluid." It's also possible that the adhesive could be an irritant for some with sensitive skin.

He said for those who are worried about STDs or pregnancy, the bottom line is condoms are the safest option.

"Condoms are tried and tested," he said. "They are an effective form of birth control and control against STDs. Condoms are not the enemy."

READ: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/08/dont-seal-your-penis-shut-with-jiftip.html

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Some 1000 students of the Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe, Anambra State, yesterday barricaded both lanes of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway over alleged extortion, intimidation and harassment by officials and agents of the state government.

The protesting students under the auspices of Joint Campus Committee (JCC), carried placards with various inscriptions, ‘Voice of student must be heard,’ ‘Students say no to intimidation,’ ‘Uju Akudo Must Go,’ ‘Commissioner for Transport Encouraging Touts,’ among others.

The students chanted solidarity songs, disrupted vehicular movement and businesses for several hours, insisting they would not vacate the road unless they were addressed by the state governor.

Daily trust learnt that it took a re-enforcement team led by Superintendent Willie Odumu from Police Headquarters to disperse the protesters after an unsuccessful attempt by a team led by Anthony Akpeyi, DPO of B-Division.

Speaking to newsmen, Chairman of JCC in Anambra, Betty Okoye, said the students could no longer condone the situation where agents who claimed to be working for government inflicted hardship on students. Okoye said the alleged agents of government frustrated the bus station designated for students’ shuttle park in Onitsha from functioning.

He said the students paid between N50 and N70 using the designated park but were being made to pay between N150 and N200 by illegal agents, and called on Governor Willie Obiano to stop the illegal agents from conniving with officials of government to cause hardship for students and give him bad image.

Addressing the protesters, the special adviser to the State governor on political matters, Chinedu Obidigwe, thanked them for conducting themselves peacefully and assured them that their request would reach the governor.



READ: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/08/anambra-state-students-protest-and.html

Below are the headlines found on The Vanguard Online Newspaper for today, Tuesday, 1 August, 2017.

3 policemen to face trial over looting of Jonathan's Abuja home
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Mobile policemen guarding the house of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in Abuja have allegedly burgled it, carting away expensive properties worth millions of naira. The post 3 policemen to face trial over looting of Jonathans Abuja home appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Property Dispute: Task Force flouted court order, respondents tell court
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Lagos'The son of late Clifford Imoh, Chukwuka Imoh and his nephew, Ifeanyi Imoh, who were arraigned before a mobile court at Oshodi on July 10, over their father's property on the allegation of landgrabbing, have accused the Lagos State Special Task Force on Land Grabbers of disobeying court order made by Justice Taofiqat Abdullahi-Oyekan of a Lagos high court on June 19, directing parties to maintain status quo.The post Property Dispute: Task Force flouted court order, respondents tel
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Police cordon off Anambra PDP office, abort party's SEC meeting
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
A detachment of the Anambra State Police Command, yesterday, cordoned off the state secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and stopped members of the State Executive Council, SEC, of the party from conducting their scheduled meeting.The post Police cordon off Anambra PDP office, abort party's SEC meeting appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Miscreants have infiltrated our ranks 'IPOB
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, accused the federal and Anambra State governments of recruiting those it described as uneducated individuals and students in the universities to infiltrate its ranks in order to label the organisation a violent group.The post Miscreants have infiltrated our ranks 'IPOB appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Central Hospital Project: Edo PDP licking their wounds'Oshiomhole
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
THE immediate past governor of Edo State, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole has described Peoples Democratic Party, PDP's criticisms of the five-star Central Hospital Complex in the state as the 'cry of people still licking their wounds from the Supreme Court defeat.'The post Central Hospital Project: Edo PDP licking their wounds'Oshiomhole appeared first on Vanguard News.
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4 siblings killed in kerosene explosion: Mother roams about begging for help
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
PORT HARCOURT' A woman, who lost four of her children in a kerosene explosion at her residence in Rumukwucha community, was seen yesterday around GRA Junction half-naked and appealing to passers-by to help rescue her children from the inferno.The post 4 siblings killed in kerosene explosion: Mother roams about begging for help appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Amaechi is leader, Rivers APC insists
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogu Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State has reaffirmed that the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi as leader of the party in the state.The post Amaechi is leader, Rivers APC insists appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FG pleads with Dangote to finish refinery before 2019
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
The Federal Government has said it relied heavily on Dangote refinery to fulfil its promise to Nigerians to end fuel importation by December 2019.The post FG pleads with Dangote to finish refinery before 2019 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bello seeks N11b supplementary budget
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has proposed a supplementary budget of N11 billion for the 2017 fiscal year.The post Bello seeks N11b supplementary budget appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Taraba PDP wins all LG cases, as Kona insists APC's dead
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Taraba State has won all local government elections cases at the appeal tribunal.The post Taraba PDP wins all LG cases, as Kona insists APC's dead appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Group faults destruction of houses by soldiers in Rivers
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
IJAW People's Development Initiative, IPDI, in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, faulted the reported invasion and burning of 15 houses at Touma community, Bille Kingdom, Rivers State, by soldiers hunting for suspected criminals that killed a military officer and two other persons at a military checkpoint in the kingdom.The post Group faults destruction of houses by soldiers in Rivers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Centre wants old age study included in schools' curriculum
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
As part of efforts to curb abuse of the elderly in the society, Centre For Happy People, CHEP, has called for inclusion of the study of old age - gerontology- in the school curriculum.The post Centre wants old age study included in schools' curriculum appeared first on Vanguard News.
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OAU proffers solution to nation's problems at annual confab
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Ile-ife'Participants in the four-day National Conference organised by the Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, as part of activities to mark the 55th Anniversary of the Faculty, have called for contributions by all professionals and disciplines in seeking solutions to the nation's problems.The post OAU proffers solution to nation's problems at annual confab appeared first on Vanguard News.
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LCCI commends Customs for removing check-points on highways
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI said yesterday that the removal of Customs check-points on highways was a reflection of the Federal Government's commitment to promoting the ease of doing business in the country.The post LCCI commends Customs for removing check-points on highways appeared first on Vanguard News.
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BoT member kicks as Bode George takes over PDP secretariat
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
THE Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, yesterday handed over secretariat keys of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State to a former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Chief Bode George.The post BoT member kicks as Bode George takes over PDP secretariat appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Edo's outrageous anti-poor university
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Values have degenerated so much that leaders no longer know where to draw the line between decency and moral turpitude. This is manifest in a brazen and unacceptable anti-poor admission policy at the Edo University, Iyamho (EUI).The post Edo's outrageous anti-poor university appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Delegates' List: Fresh bribery allegation rocks APC
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
AS the All progressives Congress, APC, prepares for its primaries to select the party's candidate for the November 18 election, allegations of bribery for the purpose of doctoring the list of delegates is rocking the party.The post Delegates List: Fresh bribery allegation rocks APC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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PANDEF to FG: We'll pull out if there's no dialogue
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
ABUJA' FORMER Minister of Information and Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Senator (Chief) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has warned that the group may pull out of further activities with the Federal Government on the Niger- Delta peace process, if government's intention was really not to dialogue with the body.The post PANDEF to FG: We'll pull out if there's no dialogue appeared first on Vanguard News.
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No zoning arrangement, Ezeemo insists
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
GOVERNORSHIP candidate of Progressives Peoples' Alliance, PPA, Mr. Godwin Ezeemo has dismissed the zoning arrangement being canvassed by Anambra State branch of Ohaneze Ndigbo, insisting that there was no zoning arrangement in the state.The post No zoning arrangement, Ezeemo insists appeared first on Vanguard News.
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APGA schedules primaries for August 9
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA under the leadership of Chief Martins Agbaso has fixed August 14 for its congress to produce the party's governorship candidate. The announcement inevitably puts the incumbent governor of the state, Chief Willie Obiano in a bind as he has up to August 9 to decide if to work with the Agbaso led leadership that his supporters have been working to delegitimize.The post APGA schedules primaries for August 9 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Enemuo picks form for Labour Party ticket
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
A FORMER member of the House of Representatives and a Commissioner for Environment during the administration of former Governor Chris Ngige, Dr. Okey Enemuo has picked the expression of interest form to contest for the November governorship election on the platform of the Labour Party (LP). Enemuo, who had begun interaction with officials of LP in Anambra State, said he decided to run for the governorship election under LP because the party was people friendly, coupled with the fact that there w
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Anambra guber: Chidoka picks UPP nomination form
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Frontline contender in the November 18, 2017 Anambra governorship election, Chief Osita Chidoka, Monday, picked his nomination form to contest the election on the platform of the United Progressive Party (UPP).The post Anambra guber: Chidoka picks UPP nomination form appeared first on Vanguard News.
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We have enough evidence to nail Amaechi ' Wike
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
RIVERS state governor, Nyesom Wike has again accused his predecessor , the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi of allegedly blackmailing the Supreme court justices because his appeal against the Judgement of the Appeal court on the Rivers state judicial commission of inquiry was before the apex court.The post We have enough evidence to nail Amaechi Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Restructuring: The Southwest has troubled Nigeria since 1953 -Yakasai
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Elder-statesman, Tanko Yakassai, 91 is among the very few Nigerians around with political origins antecedents from pre-independent Nigeria. With a dose of human right activism, Yakasai is a voice that has repeatedly erupted in challenging times.The post Restructuring: The Southwest has troubled Nigeria since 1953 -Yakasai appeared first on Vanguard News.
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CBN injects $195m as naira depreciates to N367.88/$ on NAFEX
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
The naira yesterday depreciated marginally to N367.88 per dollar in the Investors & Exporters (I&E) window even as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $195 million into the interbank market. The post CBN injects $195m as naira depreciates to N367.88/$ on NAFEX appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Custodian and Allied grows PBT by 31%
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Custodian and Allied Plc has announced a growth of 31 percent in its profit before tax (PBT) for the half year ended 30th June 2017.The post Custodian and Allied grows PBT by 31% appeared first on Vanguard News.
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ICSAN tasks FG on alternative revenue sourcing
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
President of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Mr. Samuel Kolawole, has called on the Federal Government to seek for alternative source of income to shore up the economy, insisting that over-reliance on oil should be ended.The post ICSAN tasks FG on alternative revenue sourcing appeared first on Vanguard News.
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OPEC oil output rises to 2017 high
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
THE Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC oil output rose in July by 90,000 barrels per day (bpd) to a 2017 high, led by a further recovery in supply from Libya, one of the countries exempt from a production-cutting deal, a Reuters survey showed.The post OPEC oil output rises to 2017 high appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Payment cards hit 14bn globally ' SURVEY
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
THE number of payment cards globally increased by 8 percent in 2016 to 14 billion with one billion new cards issued in 2016, according to a survey conducted by London-based research firm, RBR.The post Payment cards hit 14bn globally ' SURVEY appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Chronicles of Conakry
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
I AM writing this piece from Conakry, capital of Guinea. It's my first time here, and I'm enjoying it. The locals are friendly. The only snag is that, at this time of year, it seems to rain all the time in Conakry.The post The Chronicles of Conakry appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Hackers target Nigerian banks
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
As the world combated another wave of cyber attacks which disrupted businesses on a massive scale recently, information technology experts have called on banks and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt radical measures to protect the financial system, including encouraging capacity building in hacking and other forms of cyber security competences.The post 'Hackers target Nigerian banks' appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ignore the ringworms, cure the leprosy: Open letter to FG
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
We cannot exacerbate the situation by watering down moral values in schools The post Ignore the ringworms, cure the leprosy: Open letter to FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nig v Cam: Omeruo setback for Eagles
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Kenneth Omeruo picked up a yet to be disclosed injury in Chelsea's 2-0 win over French fourth-tier club Bergerac Prigord FC in a pre-season friendly at the Gaston Simounet Stadium on Saturday evening.The post Nig v Cam: Omeruo setback for Eagles appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2018 FIFA World Cup: Adepoju optimistic of Eagles qualification
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has said that Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is 'very realistic'.The post 2018 FIFA World Cup: Adepoju optimistic of Eagles qualification appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Freestyle football: Feet 'n' Tricks redeems prizes worth over N20m
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Organisers of the first Nigerian National Freestyle Football championship, Feet 'n' Tricks International Limited in conjunction with its major sponsor, GAC Motors, Federal Inland Revenue and VFD Group yesterday redeemed prizes worth over N20 million to the winners in both male and female categories.The post Freestyle football: Feet 'n' Tricks redeems prizes worth over N20m appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigeria has become Africa's table tennis hub ' Derek Abrefa
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Ahead of ITTF Nigeria Open: Nigeria is fast becoming Africa's table tennis hub, says Ghana's Derek AbrefaThe post Nigeria has become Africa's table tennis hub ' Derek Abrefa appeared first on Vanguard News.
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GOtv Boxing Night: Ogunsanya dangles N20m prizes
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
In a bid to make GOtv Boxing Night bigger, Mr. Adewunmi Ogunsanya (SAN), Chairman, GOtv Boxing Night and MultiChoice Nigeria, is set to splash N20million on participating boxers. This was announced in a statement by the event organisers, Flykite Sports.The post GOtv Boxing Night: Ogunsanya dangles N20m prizes appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Olympics: LA agrees to host 2028 Games, Paris set for 2024
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Los Angeles formally announced its intent to host the 2028 Summer Olympics on Monday after agreeing a deal with Games officials that paves the way for Paris to host in 2024.The post Olympics: LA agrees to host 2028 Games, Paris set for 2024 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ndidi charges Leicester team-mates to up their game
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Leicester midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has urged his team mates to improve on their form as the club have struggled to keep up with their preparations for the new season.The post Ndidi charges Leicester team-mates to up their game appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Rangers edge Rivers Utd in Enugu
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Champions Enugu Rangers eased their Nigeria Professional Football League relegation worries following a hard-fought 2-1 win against Rivers United in a rescheduled matchday 32 game in Enugu on Monday.The post Rangers edge Rivers Utd in Enugu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi joins Royal Excel Mouscron on loan
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Super Eagles and Liverpool striker, Taiwo Awoniyi will spend the duration of the 2017-18 season on loan at Royal Excel Mouscron.The post Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi joins Royal Excel Mouscron on loan appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Leave President Buhari alone, health issues not for political jamboree, I Go Dye chides Nigerian politicians
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
One of Nigeria's leading stand-up comedians and United Nations World Habitat Ambassador, Francis Agoda, known popularly as I Go Dye, has sent out a word of caution to Nigerian politicians and government officials to desist from wasting the tax payers' money to visit President Muhammadu Buhari who's recuperating in a London hospital.The post Leave President Buhari alone, health issues not for political jamboree, I Go Dye chides Nigerian politicians appeared first on Vanguard News.
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We must also realise that we only have this small planet, Earth, with rapidly burgeoning population putting much pressure on limited non-renewable resources, and thus putting into jeopardy the welfare of future generations.

The world is not as simple as it once was. Global economic order, the Internet, they are all realties of the 21st Century. We are all interdependent, hence we need to work together collaboratively while also competing to be our best. Future engineers will need to work alongside people from around the world, in a variety of capacities. In order to do so, they must be well rounded; they must understand how to operate in a global world. They must understand and harness cultural nuances.

Issue 2: Ignoring local context
The second issue is that engineering education in Nigeria is almost completely divorced from the reality of students’ life experiences. Let me give an example: A Nigerian student, who grew up in the rural area, having been successful in the relevant exams, is admitted to study Mechanical Engineering, say at UNILAG. Having grown up in such an environment, water is fetched from the stream, cloth washing is done by hand using native soap, fields are cultivated using hoes and cutlasses, etc. Basically, he has accumulated years of experience in simple agrarian life.

Then, this student arrives at UNILAG. The first days in class, his professor begins the lesson by talking about designing automation of driverless cars. Why because that is what is making the news in the U.S. This poor student has never even seen the inside of an internal combustion engine. The student is left to imagine the unimaginable rather than building on what she is familiar with using her previous knowledge as a building block. This student is forced to learn everything from up-down rather than ground-up. He not only needs to grasp basic engineering concepts, he needs to imagine a context that is so foreign to him that you might as well be talking about the Mars!

This type of education ignores the students’ life journey and suddenly transposed into a different stratosphere. So much of the knowledge gained over the course of her life is now declared irrelevant, during his engineering training! That creates what we often refer to in mathematical modeling as a jump discontinuity. It would have been more effective to provide an opportunity for an open sharing of experiences, and then build a coherent value-adding knowledge. I would suggest that it is much more relevant than knowledge that is Western-centric!

Here is another example. When I was an Engineering student, many years ago, all my textbooks in Petroleum Engineering had one thing in common – they all focused on oil fields in Texas. This is because all of my textbooks came from the United States.

Now obviously, the issue of Western cultural dominance extends beyond Engineering and even beyond academics but to me, this is particularly outrageous. We do not need to look to Texas for examples of Petroleum fields; we do not even need to look elsewhere in Africa! After all, Nigeria is the number one producer of oil on the African continent, and has been for some time. Our students should be learning about our own Petroleum fields!

This type of training desensitizes students to their own local contexts. It, in effect, reduces the amount of stake they feel they have in Nigeria, divorcing them from the reality of their own country and people.

As the Vice Provost for Global Programmes, one of my mottos is “Think Globally, Act Locally.” If we do not find a way to educate our students about the issues relevant to Nigeria, we cannot expect them to act on those issues.

Issue 3: Job Expectations
The third issue I see in Engineering Education is the issue of job expectations. Most Nigerians attend engineering schools and expect that when they graduate, a multinational corporation would employ them, and enjoy good earnings for the rest of their working life.

While this view of the profession may have been true at one time, though certainly not for everyone, the present reality is much more complex, even in developed countries.

We no longer live in a “punch-in, punch-out” world. He/she should be thinking on how to create value by solving local problems and bringing such solutions to the market place, thereby creating jobs, rather seeking jobs! There are so many problems waiting to be solved. If engineers have solutions to any of these problems, there are people willing to pays for it.

In order to do this, engineers do not only need technical knowledge; they need a variety of skills, and the correct mindset, to succeed in the new Global Century. Life-long learning is needed to continuously re-tool for the ever-changing world.

With these issues briefly defined, now, it is time to suggest what can be done to fix it.

Educating Successful Engineers for the 21st Century.
Beyond merely understanding the technical dimension of the profession, which is, of course, a prerequisite for success 21st century engineers must be three-dimensional thinkers. This means that they must have: Technical competency, local contextualisation and global competency.

The problems facing Nigeria are intricately linked with the rest of the globe, and engineering students must understand this fact. To ensure that they do, some serious changes must be made to the way we train them to the way we teach them how to think.

So how do we go about training an engineer who thinks in these three dimensions? I would like to suggest a few steps:
Step 1: Integrate local knowledge
The first step is that teachers must be much more than just purveyors of contents. Today, the savvy student can source technical contents from a wide variety of sources just google it!

As I stated earlier, there seems to be a decoupling of the Nigerian students experiences from his/her engineering training. How can that be! It makes no sense to ignore the gifts, skills, talents, and knowledge that people have gathered over the course of their lives. To train a successful engineer, we must have a seamless integration between what they already experience and what they need to know! For example, while teaching gaming theory or probability, why not focus on the game of Ayo instead of baseball!

At Penn State, our University President, Eric Barron, uses an analogy that I would like to borrow here. You see, Penn State is a world-class research institution. We have some of the most renowned, world-class sought-after researchers in the entire world. Most of these researchers are happy to speak with students one-on-one, or provide them research opportunities. Nevertheless, many students who attend Penn State go through their entire academic career without taking advantage of all of the resources the university has to offer. They get up, they go to class, and then they return to their dorm room, do homework, pass exams and play video games or watch television.

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READ: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/07/sponsored-engineers-this-century-part-2.html

Below are the headlines found on The Punch Online Newspaper for today, Tuesday, 1 AUGUST, 2017.

Kwara fixes November 4 for LG poll
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Success Nwogu, Ilorin The Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission, Dr. Uthman Ajidagba, on Monday, said the commission had fixed Saturday, November 4 for the conduct of elections into the 16 local government areas of the state. He also notified all political parties and other relevant stakeholders of the commencement of 2017 LG []
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Peter Obi hasn't dumped APGA, says Oye
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Tony Okafor, Awka The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chief Victor Oye, on Monday said steps were being taken to reconcile and bring back aggrieved members of the party. He said he had reached out to such members with a view to making the party formidable for the November 18 governorship election []
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Ward congresses: APC awaits appeal committees' report
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe The Police Special Fraud Unit on Monday stalled the arraignment of eight members of staff of the Dangote Sugar Refinery, Apapa, before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja due to their inability to produce one of the defendants in court. The defendant, Mr. Habib Mande, and his company, El-Habib Property Nigeria Limited, []
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How landlord can spot dream tenants
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Abiodun Doherty One common issue in real estate arises from challenges between landlords and tenants. It is a fact that landlords expect their assets to not only give them profit but also peace of mind. When both or one of these outcomes is missing, the property becomes a burden rather than an asset. Many property []
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Refineries should be located where oil is explored ' Emmanuel
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Jesusegun Alagbe The Akwa Ibom State Governor and Interim Chairman, South-East/South-South Governors' Forum, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has said that refineries and petrochemical industries should be located in areas where oil is being explored. Emmanuel said this after a recent inaugural meeting of governors in the two zones. A statement on Monday quoted the governor to []
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Forex: CBN opens week with $195m intervention
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Oyetunji Abioye The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday offered $100m in wholesale auction at the inter-bank foreign exchange market and intervened in the Small and Medium Enterprises and invisible segments with the sums of $50m and $45m, respectively. The CBN had on Friday sold $462m as part of its intervention in the interbank forex []
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Enelamah elected WTO conference vice-chairman
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, has been elected as the vice-chairman representing Africa for the 11th World Trade Organisation's Ministerial Conference A statement by the ministry on Monday said Enelamah's election was decided at the meeting of the WTO General Council on July 26, 2017. The General []
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Complete your refinery before Dec 2019, FG urges Dangote
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Femi Asu The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has urged the Dangote Group to expedite work on its crude oil refinery to enable it to come on stream before the end of 2019. Kachikwu stated this on Monday in Lagos during his visit to the site of the Dangote refinery. Earlier, []
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FG to acquire more land for Lagos-Ibadan rail
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Rasheed Bisiriyu The Federal Government plans to acquire more land outside the railway right of way for the construction of the new Lagos-Ibadan rail line. This is coming about five months after construction work was expected to have started on the $1.5bn (N458bn) rail project. But the Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr. Fidet Okheria, []
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FG adopts automated system for 2018 budget preparation
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja For the first time since it was acquired over five years ago, the Federal Government will be using the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System for the preparation of the 2018 budget. The Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Ben Akabueze, confirmed this on Monday in Abuja at a workshop for []
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Ministers discuss presidential directive on local goods
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Everest Amaefule, Abuja The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu; and the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Aisha Abubakar, met in Abuja on Monday on the implementation of a Presidential Order directing government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to give preference to locally-made goods and services in their procurement. Some []
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Abuja airport second runway'll be ready before 2019 ' FG
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The second runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, will be ready before the end of the current administration in 2019, the Federal Government has said. It said the construction of a second runway at the airport was on course, as preliminary consultations were ongoing. Operators in the aviation sector, as []
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LCCI commends resilience of indigenous enterprises
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Anna Okon The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has praised local enterprises for their resilience, maintenance of standards and innovative practices despite the economic headwinds in the country. The President, LCCI, Dr. Nike Akande, stated this at the chamber's 2017 Commerce and Industry Awards in Lagos on Monday. Over 18 firms emerged recipients of []
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Naira closes at 365 despite CBN dollar sales
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Oyetunji Abioye The naira closed at 365 against the United States dollar at the parallel market segment of the foreign exchange market on Monday, down from 364/dollar it closed on Friday. This was despite the sales of $462m and $195m in the interbank forex market by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday and Monday, []
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How to operate your business account
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Do you use a personal account for your business transactions' If you do, you may want to open a business account. There are many benefits of a business account. As you continue to grow your company, keep these business bank account benefits in mind, according to www.patriotsoftware.com. Benefits of a business account You are not []
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Unity Bank, BoI boost small business growth
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Unity Bank Plc is set to partner the Bank of Industry for the execution of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, one of the social intervention programmes of the Federal Government. The development followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the BoI and the lender. GEEP provides access to affordable micro credit to []
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Fashola, power firms, as constituted, cannot deliver
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
WITH next to no pressure whatsoever coming from the relevant authorities to force an attitudinal change out of the pampered and incompetent power firms, it is evident that the woes of electricity consumers in Nigeria are not about to end soon. On the contrary, the lot of the consumers is expected to get worse in []
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Access Bank upgrades mobile banking app
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Access Bank Plc has upgraded its mobile banking app with a set of new features. The additional features, according to the bank, allow customers to perform multiple functions including quick airtime top-up and funds transfer without signing on to the app. 'Customers can also initiate self-block and unblock cards on all channels; make domiciliary account []
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Capital Express seeks development of mutual funds
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Nike Popoola The Vice-Chairman, Capital Express Global Holdings Limited, Mr. Tony Aletor, has advised investors to reconsider their stance on mutual funds. Aletor said this while addressing stakeholders at BGL Sapphire Fund's annual general meeting in Lagos. During the meeting, BGL Saphire Fund, which is managed by Capital Express Asset and Trust Limited, presented its []
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Five ways to protect your business bank account
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Crooks have redoubled their efforts to target small businesses in recent months. Ever since the target breach, every major publicly traded corporation has been working to beef up security. Small businesses, however, don't have the luxury of IT departments or technology departments to do that. So crooks have pivoted to the easy pickings, according to []
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Police to arraign Dangote workers for N451m theft
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe The Police Special Fraud Unit on Monday stalled the arraignment of eight members of staff of the Dangote Sugar Refinery, Apapa, before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja due to their inability to produce one of the defendants in court. The defendant, Mr. Habib Mande, and his company, El-Habib Property Nigeria Limited, []
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Aluu four: Sergeant, two others get death sentence
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Friday Amobi, Port Harcourt A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday sentenced a Police Sergeant, Mr. Lucky Orji; and two others, David Ogbada and Ikechukwu Amadi, aka Kapoon, to death for the murder of four students of the University of Port Harcourt. The court discharged and acquitted four other suspects standing []
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Police uncover Badoo shrine, arrest 51-year-old for killing couple
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Afeez Hanafi A 51-year-old man, Alhaji Alaka Abayomi, has been arrested in connection with the attack on a family of five in Oke Ota community, Ibeshe, Ikorodu by a ritual cult, Badoo. Abayomi, who lives in the Magodo area of the state was said to be working with the group. He was arrested along with []
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A man convicted of raping and murdering a three-year-old girl was executed in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Monday in front of hundreds of onlookers, witnesses said.


A policeman fired five bullets from an assault rifle into Muhammad al-Maghrabi, 41, as he lay with his hands handcuffed behind his back on a blanket on the ground in Sanaa’s Tahrir Square, after a judge read out the death sentence.

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The execution drew an unusually large number of onlookers, some perched up telegraph poles and many watching from rooftops, because of the young age of the victim. Security was tight amid fears of a revenge attack on Mr. Maghrabi by armed tribesmen related to his victim.

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The police truck transporting Mr. Maghrabi to the square was escorted by five police patrol vehicles. Yahya al-Matari, the father of the girl, told reporters after the execution that he felt as if he had been reborn. “This is the first day in my life,” he said. “I am relieved now.”

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YouWiN! Connect is a multimedia programme of the Federal Ministry of Finance. The programme aims to promote entrepreneurship, job creation and wealth via enterprise education for young Nigerians. Nigerian entrepreneurs will enhance their productivity through relevant SME development tools.

The administration of Muhammadu Buhari has opened its YouWiN! Connect programme portal through which it funds ventures of successful participants in the country.

We reports that the programme commenced under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The government is however warning prospective participants against registering through alternative sites, especially those that would demand for money.

In a statement released by Mr Salisu Dambatta, the director of information in the ministry finance, Abuja, the portal: www.youwinconnect.org.ng was opened on July 24 and it is free.

He also said prospective participants did not need to know anybody to be successfully picked. He said: “YouWiN! Connect is an annual programme of the Federal Ministry of Finance which prepares qualified ventures for funding. “These ventures are promoted by young Nigerians in target sectors that align with the government’s objective of diversifying the economy and promoting competition and transparency.

“YouWiN! Connect aims to promote entrepreneurship and viable career options for young Nigerians thereby creating jobs and wealth.” According to him, the programme is targeted at providing enterprise education to drive an upswing in the performance and growth of Nigeria’s economy. Danbatta said those qualified for the programme must have post-secondary school qualification and should be between the ages of 18 and 40.

Such applicants must also Nigerians and resident and have their businesses domiciled in the country.
Apart from this, they must be able to communicate effectively speaking and writing in English and be willing to attend all training and mentoring exercises organised by the programme. An applicant should not be an employee of the Nigerian Civil Service or previous YouWiN awardee.

SOURCE: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/07/what-is-youwin-connect-and-how-can-it.html

Naija Newspapers gathered that a church in Ghana released what is assumed to be their 'price list' for what they termed 'special offering' for getting miracles. Like the popular saying 'wonders shall never end', this list from a Ghanaian church is nothing short of a thing to wonder about.

A social media user identified as @ozorchristian, shared a picture of a church's 'special offering' which he claims is from a Ghanaian church. According to the picture, the church offers as little as $240 (about N86,000) for a 24-hour miracle, and as much as $5,000, (N1.8m) for you to be elevated to a millionaire status.

Sharing the picture, @ozorchristian, wrote: "It seems some Ghanaian pastors and churches are learning fast from fake Nigerian pastors. Here is a list of amount to sow if you want sharp sharp miracle in this Ghanaian Church ...
#church #ghana #Nigeria #menofGod #fakepastors"

Source: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/07/photo-check-out-amount-ghanaian-church.html

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Governors of the 19 Northern states of the federation have warned that if sentiments are not put aside, the persistent clashes between farmers and herdsmen will consume the region and the entire country.

The chairman of Northern Governor’s Forum and governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, who stated the governor’s position, also hinted that the region’s governors along traditional rulers will adopt a consensus position on restructuring at a crucial meeting in Kaduna.

Speaking during the forum’s meeting with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar; Emirs and chiefs in Kaduna, Shettima warned ambitious politicians to always weigh the consequences of their words and actions and avoid playing to the gallery.

Warning against farmers-herders clashes, he said, “Another no less important issue on the front burner of national discourse, which by far impacts more on the socio-economic lives of the people of the North than the rest of the country is the continuing, and in some cases worsening, conflict between farmers and herdsmen.

“Although the struggle over grazing land is a recurring phenomenon in many African countries south of the Sahara, the case in Nigeria has come to assume a dangerous and worrisome dimension in terms of both its massive scale and widespread scope, and the ethno-religious colouration it has been so cynically given.

“I dare to say that unless we are ready to cast aside all sentiment-laden approaches to tackling this monstrous problem, it is capable of consuming the very social fabric of the North and even condemning the entire country to unwarranted destruction.

“It requires no knowledge of rocket science to discern that the future prosperity of the North in particular and Nigeria in general squarely rests on agriculture and the human resources and talent we can bring to bear on it”.

Shettima urged politicians to look into the future generation with the utmost sense of responsibility instead of cashing in on some immediate opportunities like the 2019 elections.

His words: “We, the political and traditional leaders of Northern Nigeria, are gathered here today against the backdrop of certain developments in Nigeria’s political landscape that we can only ignore to the detriment of the wellbeing of our people and the development of our region. We have witnessed in the last few months, all manner of political agitations, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous.



“ While some arguably more moderate and mature voices have advocated for the scrapping of the 1999 Constitution and a return to the 1963 Republican Constitution with its own emphasis on regionalism, others have called for the practice of “true” or “fiscal” federalism.

“Yet another group is aggressively seeking to commit the nation to adopt the Report of the 2014 Constitutional Conference as the authoritative basis for discussing restructuring, while at the extreme end of the scale, we have the champions of a separatist agenda who are hell-bent on balkanizing the country. I shall in due course return to this restructuring palaver”.

The governor continued: “I now return to the currently trending matter of restructuring. It is common knowledge that following the recent upsurge in the clamor for restructuring and even secession, the Acting President held a series of meetings with all stakeholders from all sections of the country.

“It is also my expectation that at the end of this meeting today and, God willing, tomorrow’s meeting of the Governors, the Forum and our esteemed royal fathers will adopt a consensus position on restructuring of the country that will be reflective of the general overall interest of the people of Northern Nigeria and which will attract popular acceptance.

“It is of vital importance to arrive at such consensus position because it is crucial to dispel the erroneous impression created and disseminated by certain interests in this country that the North is opposed to restructuring.

“Secondly, it is important to do so not only to accommodate the mainstream of Northern public opinion, our primary constituency, but to also counter the specific versions of restructuring which generally seek to place the North in a position of strategic political and economic disadvantage, but portrayed as the only versions that can work for the nation.

“To do this, we need statesmen to chaperone the art of governance, not politicians; for we need to look at the coming generations not the coming elections. We need to look far into the future with the utmost sense of responsibility and not cash in on some immediate opportunities. We need to constantly weigh the consequences of our words and actions and avoid playing to the gallery”.

We Can’t Allow New Sambisas

– el-Rufai

On his part, Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, yesterday advised governors of the 19 Northern states and traditional rulers to outline views on the question of constitutional arrangements of the country.



el-Rufai, in his remarks at the meeting of the Northern governors’ forum held in Kaduna, said the region should point the way forward with specific proposals that strengthen the country while devolving powers to the states and local governments.

The governor averred that after the recent bitter experience, the leaders will not be forgiven if they allow the emergence of new Sambisas in the region that provide safe refuge for outlaws.

According to him, armed robbery, kidnapping and cattle rustling are headquartered in these ungoverned forest ranges.

He said, “Your excellencies, your royal highnesses, the challenges before us are immense. We commend the resilience of our communities in the North-East which have begun the process of recovery from the ravages of insurgency. But security remains a challenge across our states.

“The frequency and savagery of communal clashes in some of our states, and the prevalence of untoward phenomena such as rural banditry, cattle-rustling and kidnapping need to be tackled.

“The festering sores left by previous conflicts in which proper closure, accountability for crimes and reconciliation were not affected appear to be accelerating a descent into impunity and a situation in which many elites are too short-sighted to recognise the dangers of embroiling our communities in repeated cycles of violence.

“The message needs to go out to our communities that peace requires a determination to have peace, sustain peace and protect it. There is no humane alternative to choosing to resolve all differences by exclusively peaceful and legal means. Our region is the most diverse area in our vast country.

“It cannot afford the ghastly luxury of transforming differences in religion, language and culture into sources of conflict, death and destruction. Your Excellencies, Your Royal Highnesses, we need to challenge our elite to stop the commodification of difference and unite our peoples for development and prosperity”.

SOURCE: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/07/farmersherdsmen-clashes-will-consume.html

Below are the headlines found on The Guardian Online Newspaper for today, Friday, 28 July, 2017.

Panic as soldiers invade Rivers community, raze 15 houses
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
There is pandemonium in Touma community, Bille Kingdom of Degema Local Government Area, Rivers State, following the invasion of the area by armed men believed to be personnel of the Nigerian Army.The post Panic as soldiers invade Rivers community, raze 15 houses appeared first on Vanguard News.
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IPI sets up committee to organise 2018 World Congress
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
The International Press Institute, IPI, has set up a steering committee to organise the the next World Congress of the institute coming up in Abuja next year.The post IPI sets up committee to organise 2018 World Congress appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Enugu amends LG, Devt Areas law
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
MEMBERS of the Enugu State House of Assembly have passed into law the bill that amended Enugu State Local Government Law, Cap 109, Law of Enugu State, 2004 and to Provide for other Matters Connected Thereto, House Bill No. 9, 2017.The post Enugu amends LG, Devt Areas law appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Rural devt: Ugwuanyi disburses N53m to 44 communities
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has disbursed a total of N53,287,523.46 to 44 rural communities in 16 local government areas of the state for rural development projects.The post Rural devt: Ugwuanyi disburses N53m to 44 communities appeared first on Vanguard News.
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5 Useful Mobile Apps for Students
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
Technological innovations have over time continually made life easier in many aspects of our everyday lives, and one of such ways is through the development of various mobile apps to help students in different aspects of their school life. The post 5 Useful Mobile Apps for Students appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Constitution alterations: Atiku, Ohanaeze, women groups, others slam Senate
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
Outrage overflowed, yesterday, against the Senate over its rejection of restructuring and renunciation of women's rights with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, lamenting that his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, had betrayed its 2015 election promises.The post Constitution alterations: Atiku, Ohanaeze, women groups, others slam Senate appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Festac residents allege malicious disconnection by EKEDC
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
Residents of 312 Road in Festac Town, Lagos, where about 80 flats were mass disconnected on Wednesday by staff of Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKEDC, following their resistance to outrageous electricity bills and demand for pre-paid meters, have joined issues with the General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, Mr Godwin Idemudia, insisting that his men maliciously disconnected them.The post Festac residents allege malicious disconnection by EKEDC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Okonjo-Iweala named director at UK bank
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
Former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been named an independent non-executive director at Standard Chartered Plc in the United Kingdom.The post Okonjo-Iweala named director at UK bank appeared first on Vanguard News.
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INYC marks World Youth Day with reorientation program
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
WARRI'The Itsekiri Nation Youth Council, INYC worldwide is set to commemorate the 2017 international world youth day with a 7-day value re-orientation program commencing from Monday August 7, with the theme 'Itsekiri Youths and contemporary state of the Itsekiri ethnic Nation in Nigeria.'The post INYC marks World Youth Day with reorientation program appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Okowa's Aide commends senate for passing not too young to run bill
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
The Political Aide to Delta State Governor on Special Duties (Media) Mr Ossai Ovie has commended the Nigeria Senate for passing Not Too Young to Run Bill into law, noting that the bill has giving hope to Nigerian youth.The post Okowa's Aide commends senate for passing not too young to run bill appeared first on Vanguard News.
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6 Ways to Sleep Better on Overnight Flights
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
While it may seem like an impossible task, there are ways to improve your sleep quality on long-haul flights. The post 6 Ways to Sleep Better on Overnight Flights appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Police seek assistance to tackle flood in Children School
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
THE Nigeria Police Force has solicited assistance of Akwa Ibom State Government, groups and well meaning citizens of the state to tackle the flood threatening the Police Children School, Uyo.The post Police seek assistance to tackle flood in Children School appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Group warns against harassment of NDDC contractors
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
WORRIED by the spate of attacks on contractors handling Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, projects in the region leading to the abandonment of several projects of the commission, an, NGO, Network Advancement Programme for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reduction, NAPPDRR, has warned youths in the region to desist from obstructing the development of the area.The post Group warns against harassment of NDDC contractors appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Resident doctors decry poor funding of health infrastructure
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
RESIDENT doctors under the aegis of National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, have decried the poor funding of health infrastructure and inadequate training for health practitioners which they said were severely affecting effective health care delivery in the country.The post Resident doctors decry poor funding of health infrastructure appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Anambra polls: PDP members must work together to reclaim Govt House 'Obiogbolu
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
A governorship aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Alex Obiogbolu, has said members of the party need to work together to reclaim Awka Government House it lost 12 years ago.The post Anambra polls: PDP members must work together to reclaim Govt House 'Obiogbolu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ugwuanyi's giant strides in education
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
A WIDE-RANGE evaluation of the landmark achievements of the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State in the education sector presents a platform for one to appreciate the governor's overwhelming passion for quality education and his commitment to guarantee the future of the children as leaders of tomorrow.The post Ugwuanyi's giant strides in education appeared first on Vanguard News.
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DataPro reaffirms Sterling Bank BBB+ rating
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
DataPro, a leading Credit Rating Agency (CRA) recognised and approved by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), has re-affirmed Sterling Bank long-term rating of BBB+ with a stable outlook for the year 2017/2018.The post DataPro reaffirms Sterling Bank BBB+ rating appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Don't aggravate leadership tussle in UPU youth wing
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
he youth wing of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, the apex body of the Urhobo at home and in Diaspora, yesterday, described the leadership tussle in the parent body, as 'having reached a boiling point,' and cautioned individuals in Urhobo nation not to further heat it up.The post 'Dont aggravate leadership tussle in UPU youth wing appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Justice Obaseki for burial August 7
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
THE Obaseki family of Benin Kingdom, Edo State, yesterday, paid a visit to the Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, to inform him about the burial plans of the Obaseki of Benin Kingdom, Justice Andrew Obaseki (retd), which is scheduled to kick off August 7, 2017.The post Justice Obaseki for burial August 7 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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No plan to sack radio, television stations ' Ondo govt
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
The Ondo State government has denied plan to retrench workers at the state Radio-vision Corporation, OSRC, as a result of the ongoing repositioning of the station.The post No plan to sack radio, television stations ' Ondo govt appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigeria has not settled since APC came to power ' Rep. Betty Apiafa
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
Rep. Betty Apiafa is a ranking member of the House of Representatives, representing Abua-Odua/Ahoada East federal constituency. She is Chairman, House Committee on Health Institutions. The post Nigeria has not settled since APC came to power ' Rep. Betty Apiafa appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Lalong's lonely walk on the plateau
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
IT is no longer news that Governor Simon Lalong was not originally a very popular choice when he stood for the gubernatorial election in 2015. His party, the All Progressives Congress, APC was not initially very welcome on the plateau.The post Lalong's lonely walk on the plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.
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A young man has reportedly killed himself days after hinting about his death on Facebook. The guy identified as Mpanjilwa Mulwanda was on Tuesday found hanging dead on a tree. Friends jokingly encouraged him to kill himself after he hinted that he was going to die by hanging.

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In one post he said that he was going to die that very day while in another he justified his death saying the ultimate sacrifice is sacrificing oneself for the rest of humanity.

NationalHelm reports that Days earlier, Mpanjilwa who has been alleged to belong to a cult – posted a photo of himself and a hanging rope around his neck…

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Few hours before, he updated his Facebook post to ‘Fin’

He was found hanged on a tree hours later with headsets still in his ears.


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Below are the headlines found on The Punch Online Newspaper for today, Thursday, 27 July, 2017.

ISIS defeat: Claiming victory with caution
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
IRAQI authorities recently declared victory over the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria after the fall of the caliphate's de facto capital city of Mosul. At a formal declaration in Mosul, Iraqi Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi, aptly described the three years of ISIS experience in his country as 'a state of falsehood and terrorism'; []
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APMT to customers, we're victims of Apapa gridlock
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
The Management of APM Terminals Apapa has said that the terminal is a victim of the Apapa gridlock, just like other stakeholders doing business within the port community. In a statement issued to its customers, APM Terminals said its employees, service providers, contractors and customers had to go through the harrowing traffic experience every day, []
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NIMASA urges stakeholders to maximise maritime sector potential
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Anna Okon The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has stressed the need to harness the huge economic opportunities in African seas and oceans. The Director-General, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, stated this during the celebration of the 2017 Africa Day of Seas and Oceans in Lagos. He stated that the African Union had declared the []
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Compliance level at seaports increasing 'PTML Customs
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
The Area Controller of Nigeria Customs Service, Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited Command, Lagos, Mrs. Modupeola Aremu, has said that the degree of compliance by importers and agents with Customs' rules and regulations had increased, leading to a reduction in cases of infractions such as under-declaration, concealment, smuggling and other Customs-related trade malpractices. Aremu, who stated []
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NPA, African Circle clear refuse dump at Apapa ports
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
The Nigerian Ports Authority has collaborated with a pollution management firm, African Circle Pollution Management Limited, to carry out the evacuation of waste around Anjorin Market and the Main Gate of the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa. A statement from the ACPML indicated that the initiative was part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. In the statement []
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Apapa gridlock: Group recommends 24-hour traffic control
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria has recommended a round-the-clock traffic management at Apapa, Lagos State to combat the chaos in the area occasioned by the gridlock on Wharf Road, arising from the ongoing rehabilitation work in the area. The Chairman of the group, Victoria Haastrup, gave this recommendation in an interview with our []
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CIBN canvasses policy review for economic growth
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Lagos State branch, has advised the Federal Government to review its policy thrust by looking inward rather than relying too much on foreign direct investments for economic recovery. The Chairman, CIBN, Lagos State branch, Mr. Kola Abdul, said this at a news conference to announce the ''2017 Lagos []
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ICAN restates commitment to anti-corruption war
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria says it is committed to assisting the Federal Government in the war against corruption in the country. The institute said this led to the introduction of a new ethical code which allows appropriate financial regulatory authority access to relevant information that can help their investigation. ICAN had about []
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Budget minister, lawmakers meet on 2018-2020 MTEF
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma, has met with members of the National Assembly on the draft 2018-2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework. The meeting, which was also attended by the leadership and heads of relevant committees of the National Assembly, is part of moves by the Executive to []
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NPA seeks more information on alleged missing vessels
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Femi Asu The Nigerian Ports Authority has said it is looking forward to receiving the required information to enable full investigation into the 282 vessels that allegedly got missing between 2010 and 2016. The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff and Marine Transport had last Thursdayasked the NPA to, in four days, account for []
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Oyo Fadama to spend N200m on 200 trainees
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan The Fadama Additional Financing in Oyo State will spend between N140m and N200m on 200 unemployed graduates, who are currently undergoing training under the Fadama Graduate Unemployed Youths and Women Support scheme in the state. The State Coordinator, Fadama, Nath Olayinka, said that the training would run for two weeks at the []
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Strike: CAC workers insist on N1.29bn allowance
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The current industrial crisis at the Corporate Affairs Commission, which has resulted in the total shutdown of operations, may not end soon as the workers' union has vowed to continue the strike action until its demands are met. The workers, under the auspices of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service, []
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Why we intervened in Etisalat crisis ' NCC
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Everest Amaefule and Ozioma Ubabukoh The Nigerian Communications Commission has explained that it took the interest of investors, subscribers and employees of Etisalat Nigeria into consideration to align with the Central Bank of Nigeria in order to resolve the debt issue of the company, which is now known as 9mobile, and a consortium of []
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MDAs owe N115bn in tax liabilities ' RMAFC
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Everest Amaefule, Abuja Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the federal and state governments owe over N115bn in tax liabilities, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has said. The RMAFC said this in a statement made available to our correspondent in Abuja on Wednesday by its Head of Public Relations, Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed. Mohammed said []
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Stocks gain N719bn in two days
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Stanley Opara The Nigerian stock market soared by N719bn in two days on Wednesday after 33 firms recorded gains in their share prices, with 17 plummeting. The market has recorded three straight gains this week, with the market capitalisation on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday closing at N11.943tn, N12.246tn and N12.662tn, respectively. A total of 335.339 []
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Indigenous oil firms default on local content payment
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Femi Asu Some indigenous oil companies have failed to make their contribution to the Nigerian Content Development Fund, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has said. The NCDF, which is funded from one per cent being deducted from the value of all upstream contracts, is managed by the NCDMB. The fund is underpinned by []
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Fidelity Bank to boost earnings with Visa partnership
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Stanley Opara Aside from its resolve to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc says it is targeting increased earnings following its partnership with the world largest payment network, Visa, on its mVisa new payment solution. mVisa is the first mobile payment solution that will operate through the use of the Quick Response code. []
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Stocks: Foreign investments rise by 59.8% in one year
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Stanley Opara Foreign portfolio investment transactions in the country's stock market rose by 59.81 per cent by the first half of this year compared to the corresponding period of last year. The FPI transactions were increased from N269.22bn to N430.23bn in the 12-month period, market data of the Nigerian Stock Exchange made available to our []
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FG postpones JV cash call exit to December
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Femi Asu The Federal Government has shifted the deadline for the exit of joint venture cash call arrangement with oil companies to the end of this year. The government failed to exit the JV cash call arrangement in January in line with the agreement it reached with the international oil companies in December last year. []
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Publish names of 600 suspended contractors, group tells NDDC
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Femi Asu The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice has asked the Niger Delta Development Commission to publish the names of contractors it suspended. ANEEJ commended the commission for its 'courage in suspending 600 contracts with abandoned projects worth N200bn,' and its resolve to prosecute the defaulting banks and contractors linked to the cancelled []
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We're still providing meters to customers 'Ikeja Electric
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Ikeja Electric has said it is still pushing ahead with its metering scheme to ensure the provision of prepaid meters to all its customers. The company said it was concluding the enumeration of its customers and technical audit of assets in its network. The Head, Corporate, Communications, Ikeja Electric, Mr. Felix Ofulue, stated this after []
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Banking dos and don'ts while changing jobs
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
While shifting jobs, there is a need to consider certain financial and banking matters in order to ensure a smooth transition. Many people have found themselves in some sort of financial mess for failing to address some financial and banking issues. According to www.business-standard.com, here are the financial issues you need to examine when changing []
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Business contests for enterprise development
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
IFE OGUNFUWA writes on some initiatives that entrepreneurs can participate in to advance their businesses Forwarding-thinking organisations globally are bridging the business management skills and access to finance in order to enhance the wealth creating abilities of entrepreneurs. This is usually achieved through competitions, awards, internship and fellowship opportunities. These are opportunities for young business []
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BEDC to restore electricity to six Ondo communities
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Femi Asu Benin Electricity Distribution Plc has said it will restore power supply to six Akoko communities under its Owo business unit, urging the Ondo State Government to create an industrial layout for energy concentration to boost economic activities. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, BEDC, Mrs. Funke Osibodu, stated this during a courtesy visit by []
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Transfer $3.95bn oil savings to SWF, NEITI advises FG
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has advised the Federal Government to transfer all the country's oil revenue savings of about $3.95bn to the Sovereign Wealth Fund. It said the country's SWF, whose balance currently stands at $1.5bn, was being managed properly by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, adding that it was []
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For the first time since he returned to London in May on medical vacation, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday spoke on his health.

He said he was “making good progress” and would soon “return to my duties”.

His message is contained in a letter to Guinean President Alpha Conde. In the letter, Buhari thanked Conde for last week’s nationwide prayers held in Guinea for his recovery and good health.

The July 24 letter, which was given to reporters in Abuja yesterday by presidential spokesman Femi Adesina, is a follow-up to President Buhari’s phone call to Conde, who is the Chairman of the Assemblies of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).

The President wrote: “I thank you for your kind and thoughtful action in organising nationwide prayers for my good health. It is a gesture that I will forever cherish and treasure.

“Your Excellency will be pleased to hear that I am making good progress and as soon as doctors advise, I shall return to my duties and continue serving the Nigerian people who elected me and are daily praying for my recovery.”

In an earlier letter, President Buhari accepted his nomination as leader of the “2018 AU Theme on the Fight Against Corruption”. He was nominated by the African leaders at the 29th Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 4.

Thanking Conde for his kind words and the nomination, the President wrote: “I wish to express my readiness to accept this new important role and to reiterate my commitment to contribute towards our collective efforts to strengthen good governance and development on the continent. I, therefore, look forward to working closely with you in the realisation of this objective.”

Also yesterday, Adesina and the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, explained why another set of governors will meet with the President in London today. With them at the briefing was the SSA on Media and Publicity to the Acting President, Mr Laolu Akande.

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A delegation of party leaders and governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met with the President at the Nigerian House in London on Sunday.

Adesina said: ”You know that on Sunday there was a major development about the health of Mr. President in which we had pictures from London and details from one of those who saw him, Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha.”

Shehu said the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) Chairman and Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari is the leader of the governors’ delegation.

”In the delegation are Governors Dave Umahi (Ebonyi), Umar Ganduje (Kano), Kassim Shettima (Borno), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) and Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo).

“They will leave by tonight (last night) and arrive in the United Kingdom (UK) early tomorrow (today). They will have a 3pm meeting tomorrow (today) with the president,” he said.

He said Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, who has been vocal on the issue, was not part of the delegation becauase ”the selection was made by the governors’ forum and you will see that the delegation is headed by Governor Yari, who is chairman of that forum. So that question should go to the forum.”

On the need for another delegation after the APC delegation said the president was recuperating fast and would soon return home, Adesina said: “It should be the other way. Instead of being curious it should be the right time for the visit. When somebody has recovered or something or the other happened, it is in our culture for us to visit such a person.

“So, this is the right time because the news is that he is recovering and recovering well. I’m sure you are aware of the letter he just wrote to the African Union Chairman when he told him that he is making very good progress. So, this is the proper time for him to receive delegations rather than when he was indisposed,” he said.

He said ministers-designate would soon be sworn in.

Adesina insisted that he could not give a timeline on the President’s return. “The information at our disposal is that the President will return as soon as his doctors give him the go ahead.

“In terms of whether there will be a cabinet shake-up, the President is the head of the government and it is his prerogative, so nobody can speak for him on that.”

Asked why the President didn’t make a broadcast to Nigerians, Adesina said: “It is a question of what he prefers and this is what he prefers for now. He would rather receive that delegation and that is what is happening. If the President opts for address option, he will do it”.

Shehu added: “The visit is a goodwill visit and there is nothing more than that. I believe Nigerians in various positions have been yearning to go and meet the President at some point, this obviously was not permitted.

“But given the change in circumstances, you can see that is coming from London itself and from the President. As a cultural people, we visit people leaving hospital and I’m sure the President himself will be delighted to see people from the six geo-political zones coming to convey the goodwill of Nigerians”.

On why the President’s media team was not part of the delegation, Shehu said presidential cameraman Bayo Omoboriwo was on the trip “which is more important than me being there.

“They say a picture conveys more than a thousand words, Bayo will be there and I think it will be more beneficial to Nigerians than if the Special Adviser was on that trip without a cameraman,” he said, adding, “as to who is sponsoring, I don’t have any information on that.”


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The Federal Government on Tuesday said that it had resolved to reduce taxes payable by telecommunications operators in order to enable them to expand their services to the hinterland.

It stated this through the Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, at the 2017 Information Communications Technology and Telecommunication Expo in Lagos, which was organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The minister said that the expansion of telecom services to the hinterland would ensure that many more people, especially the underserved and unserved populace, had access to basic services.


In carrying out the government’s decision, Shittu said that the National Economic Council had approved a policy to harmonise Right of Ways charges payable by telecommunications companies on local, state and federal highways.

He said, “The policy, when it comes to fruition, will minimise the spaces occupied, burden on the roads and reduce taxes payable by the telecoms operators.

“As such, with the RoW challenges gone, operators can invest in last mile infrastructure, especially fibre, that will boost services.”

The minister added that the ministry would liaise with states and relevant stakeholders for the smooth implementation of the RoW project.

He also said that the ministry would continue to support the establishment of companies in the areas of hardware and software development by ensuring that they were protected through regulations or other means.

Shittu added, “We will assist them to grow. We have accepted that Nigeria must take the leadership role in Africa’s Information and Communications Technology ecosystem.

“We are amenable to Public-Private Partnership relationships to drive the ministry’s projects. We, therefore, assert that 2017 must be a year of action.”

The President, LCCI, Dr. Nike Akande, said there was no better time to harness the benefits of ICT than now “when the economy is in dire need of diversification.”

She added, “Today, virtually all sectors leverage ICT for optimal performance. This is evident in the financial services sector, where electronic banking is now the vogue.”

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Below are the headlines found on The Punch Online Newspaper for today, Wednesday, 26 July, 2017.

APC's bad governance has divided Nigeria ' Wike
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt The RIVERS State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, said on Tuesday that the bad governance of the All Progressives Congress had left Nigeria terribly divided. Wike, who stated that the country needed people who would promote peace through quality leadership, added that Nigeria was currently bedevilled by myriad of problems. The governor []
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Reps seek seven-year jail term for money launderers
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
John Ameh, Abuja The House of Representatives has proposed tougher measures against money laundering, including a prison term of seven years and a fine of 'not less than N50m.' Findings by The PUNCH on Monday showed that two anti-money laundering bills before the House had been consolidated and referred to the crucial committee stage. A []
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LG poll: Lagos APC victory well-deserved, says Igbokwe
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Rasheed Bisiriyu and Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe The All Progressives Congress, Lagos State Chapter, has described the party's victory at Saturday's local government poll as overwhelming and well-deserved. Also, the National Union of Road Transport Workers has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of last Saturday's local government election and commended its members for behaving well throughout the []
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That needless curriculum controversy
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
THE wrenching controversy over the new basic education curriculum is mercifully winding down, but the passions ignited are still reverberating. From the start to its seeming conclusion, it reveals the prevalent lack of rigour by policymakers and leaders and the sectarian fault lines in the polity. Now that some sanity has been breathed into the []
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Kaduna communities record two-year uninterrupted power supply ' FG
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday announced that two communities in Kaduna State recently recorded two straight years of uninterrupted supply of electricity. It said the Gnami and Pakau communities enjoyed uninterrupted power from the 90-kilowatt Solar PV off-grid system installed in the areas, as the villages were far from the reach of []
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9mobile appoints Citi, Standard Bank to find new investors
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Everest Amaefule with agency report 9mobile, the mobile operator formerly known as Etisalat Nigeria, has appointed Citigroup and Standard Bank to find an investor to buy into the firm, with three companies already showing interest, a banking source close to the deal said on Tuesday. India's Bharti Airtel, which already has a presence in Nigeria, []
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Telcos lament revenue loss to masked calls
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Ozioma Ubabukoh Telecommunications companies in the country on Monday said raised the alarm that they were losing billions of naira in revenue annually to masked calls and blamed the Nigerian Communications Commission for encouraging the act. Masked calls happen when international calling numbers (Caller Line Identity) are masked as local number traffic. It is a []
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Bill on NSE restructuring passes second reading
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja A bill seeking to allow the re-registration and conversion of the Nigerian Stock Exchange from a company limited by guarantee to a public limited company by shares passed the second reading at the Senate on Tuesday. Sponsor of the bill, otherwise called the De-mutualisation Bill, Senator Foster Ogola, said the NSE as []
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NMRC, MFBs raise N4.5bn for affordable housing scheme
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Nigerian Mortgage Refinancing Company has signed an agreement with the Ogun State Property Investment Corporation, Imperial Homes, TrustBond and Homebase Mortgage Bank for the construction of affordable houses for Nigerians. The agreement, which was consummated in Abuja, is part of measures aimed at stimulating housing development in the country. Speaking at []
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Nigeria needs strong fiscal, monetary policies to exit recession ' CBN
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
MPC retains key rates Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday warned that the economy might relapse into protracted recession if bold monetary and fiscal policies were not activated immediately to sustain the programmes of the Federal Government. The committee stated that available forecasts of key macroeconomic []
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NAMA to install new landing equipment at airports
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Rasheed Bisiriyu The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has said it will soon deploy new Instrument Landing Systems in the nation's airports to replace obsolete facilities. To address communication challenges between pilots and air traffic controllers due to blind spots in the airspace, NAMA said on Tuesday that it had started extending the VHF coverage mostly []
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FG approves tax reduction for telecom firms
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Ozioma Ubabukoh The Federal Government on Tuesday said that it had resolved to reduce taxes payable by telecommunications operators in order to enable them to expand their services to the hinterland. It stated this through the Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, at the 2017 Information Communications Technology and Telecommunication Expo in Lagos, which was []
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Eleyele cashew factory to restart production after 17 years
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Anna Okon The Eleyele Cashew Nuts Factory, situated in Ibadan, Oyo State, is to restart production after lying dormant for 17 years. This was contained in a statement issued by the United States-Africa Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture Incorporation on Tuesday. The statement noted that the USACCIMAI would resuscitate the factory using complete []
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FAAC allocates N652bn to FG, states, LGs
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee on Tuesday shared the sum of N652.2bn as statutory allocations to the three tiers of government for the month of June. The amount is made up of revenues generated from oil and non-oil sources that were paid into the Federation Account. Addressing journalists shortly after a meeting []
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Recession has affected banks' loan repayment 'Popoola
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, CRC Credit Bureau, a Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed credit score reporting company, Mr. Tunde Popoola, speaks about the banking sector and the rising non-performing loans in this interview with OYETUNJI ABIOYE How would you assess the consumer lending landscape in Nigeria overtime' Since the advent of credit bureaus, some Nigerian []
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Tilapia: Why quality fingerlings count
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Arinze Onebunne info@jovanafarm.com 08033262808 Some people have attempted to write off tilapia farming in Nigeria, saying that no other tilapia specie is worth growing apart from Nile tilapia here. However, a closer examination of the facts reveals that the reason for the failure of tilapia farming in Nigeria is much more complex ' yet not []
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Labour ministry, NSE to partner on workplace inspection
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Ife Ogunfuwa The Ministry of Labour and Employment has expressed interest in working with the Nigerian Society of Engineers on the inspection of workplaces across the country. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, made this known during a working visit by members of the NSE led by its President, Otis Anyaeji. Ngige []
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Pay special attention to unemployment, NGO tells FG
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Ife Ogunfuwa The UNIC Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on youth, women and children empowerment, has called on the Federal Government to pay special attention to unemployment. While expressing concern over the alarming rate of unemployment in the country at a press conference in Lagos, the President, UNIC Foundation, Dr. Christopher Imumolen, said the population []
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Dangers of not paying off your personal loan
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Nike Popoola Personalbanking@punchng.com A personal loan seems like a great way of obtaining the much-needed cash when you are in a tough financial situation, according to http://comparisons org. The process is fairly straightforward and, as long as you make your monthly payments on time, everything is going to be fine. What happens, though, when you []
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Attacks: FRSC to prosecute Abia speaker's wife, others
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Rasheed Bisiriyu The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, said on Tuesday that the corps would prosecute wife of the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Mrs. Victoria Kalu, for alleged traffic offence and ordering the shooting of some road marshals. Oyeyemi, who said at least four different assaults were visited on []
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FG designs performance system for civil servants
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Ife Ogunfuwa The Federal Government has designed a performance management system for its workers for effective service delivery. The initiative, which aims to entrench accountability for resource utilisation and results delivered, is driven by the office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Federal Civil Service Commission and Ministry of Budget and National Planning, []
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Comply with VAIDS or face sanctions, SEC warns players
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Stanley Opara The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned all capital market operators and public liability companies to comply with the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (latest March 31, 2018) or get sanctioned. The commission urged them to comply with the Executive Order No. 004 (VAIDS), signed by the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, []
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Understanding personal loans
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Personal loans are one of many types of loans you can borrow from a bank. These loans are typically general-purpose loans that you can use at your discretion for things like consolidating debt or paying for an unexpected expense or small home-improvement project. Personal loans are often more difficult to get and have strict qualification []
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Man wins car in MMA2@10 promo
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
A civil servant, Mr. Polycarp Anyanwu, has won the star prize in the just concluded MMA2 @ 10 Fly and Win promo. The prize, a Kia Rio saloon car, is a product of a partnership between Dana Motors/Dana Air and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, a member of the Resort Group and operators of the Murtala []
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Onyema charges directors on corporate governance
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Ife Ogunfuwa The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Mr. Oscar Onyema, has advised independent directors to investigate the corporate governance practices of organisations before joining their boards. Speaking at the launch of the Institute of Directors, Nigeria's Independent Directors' Register in Lagos, Onyema pointed out that the volume of related party transactions and presence []
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Toyota shines at Marketing Edge event
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Rasheed Bisiriyu Toyota Nigeria Limited has again confirmed its leadership of the nation's auto industry with the firm emerging as the Outstanding Auto Brand of the Year at the Marketing Edge Awards. The award held in Lagos, according to a statement by the TNL, is another testimony of the superior quality of the brand and []
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Engage local experts, ministers tell road, rail contractors
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Rasheed Bisiriyu There are indications that more indigenous engineers and other experts will be involved in ongoing and future road and railway projects in Nigeria. This hint was given by the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu and his Transportation counterpart, Rotimi Amaechi, in Lagos as they urged those in charge of such projects to []
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What is your exit strategy
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Author of 'Practical Steps to Financial Independence' and personal finance coach, Usiere Uko, writes about having control over when to enter and exit an investment The only constant thing in life is change. Everything that has a beginning has an end. If you don't have control over how you enter and exit an investment, you []
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A special report by freelance journalist Abang Mercy, has detailed how primary and secondary school children in Nigeria are getting taught how to smoke. She narrated various stories about individuals whose smoking journey began as children.

Abang tells the story of 14-year-old Musa, who began smoking at 9. According to Musa, tobacco products were conspicuously within reach- just at his school’s entrance.

He said: “I have today become a chain smoker, I can’t do without cigarette’s and same applies to most of us you see here “As many times as I try to stop smoking, it becomes more difficult.”

Another individual identified as 25-year-old Ahmed Isa who has now graduated to using drugs, disclosed that just like Musa, his journey with cigarettes also began in elementary school. As he reached for an empty bottle of cough syrup, Ahmed stated:

“To keep my spirit high, there’s simply nothing else to do; and here’s my fifth codeine bottle.” Further describing how his disastrous journey began, he stated: “It all started with the “mallams” shop next to the school premises where we (students) turned to for our tobacco needs.”

Now, Ahmed revealed that he and his friends take anything they find to feel ‘high’; including gasoline, correction fluid, rubber solution, aerosol, nail polish removers and kerosene. According to a hawker who sells in front of the L.E.A Kubwa II primary school in Bwari Area Council Abuja, the students come to buy biscuits during the day and at night, they come to buy cigarettes.



Umar Ado stated: “I don’t sell to them, but a lot of people do. At night these children want to behave more maturely and they feel smoking makes them look tough. “The people selling the cigarettes are a problem, but if you enter the school, like at the football field, you will see a lot of young boys smoking.

“People have taken these primary schools as places to smoke, especially the government ones that have a lot of space.” A female teacher at the same school who spoke on the condition of anonymity stated: “Well, we cannot stop them from going to buy the things they need.

“We have subjects like civil education that we use to teach the children about bad social behaviour, but our efforts stop at the school. We can’t control them when they leave. “We have been trying to dissuade all these bad boys from coming to smoke in the schools and spoiling the children, we even raised the fence and have been working to put a barbed wire, but these things take time.”

According to 2015 estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1.1billion people smoked tobacco. The report notes that it is almost impossible to find tuck-shops around schools in the nation’s capital, which do not sell cigarettes. Over 7 million people die each year from using tobacco.

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Below are the headlines found on The Guardian Online Newspaper for today, Sunday, 23 July, 2017.

TSA: We didn't hide any fund, Keystone Bank insists
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The banks in question were United Bank for Africa (UBA); Diamond Bank Plc; Skye Bank Plc; First Bank Limited; Fidelity Bank Plc; Keystone Bank Limited; and Sterling Bank Plc.
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It takes little to complete a cycle
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
In the main, let's continue to wait for Buhari whom Osinbajo has said is recuperating fast and will be back at his desk in Aso Rock Villa very soon. Isha'Allah the waiting is not going to be in the sense of Samuel Beckett's Waiting For Godot!
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Calming frayed nerves after quit-notice storm
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Osinbajo counted on wisdom and ability to apply correct and soothing words to attain results. Somehow, the government of President Muhammadu Buhari is the ultimate gainer.
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Lagos council election and Rumblings within
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
In a place like Lagos where mega bucks are used to prosecute elections, the NCP has been perpetually in the fringes, at best making litigious noises. The party ought to be very strong at the grassroots.
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Before lawyers ruin Magu and democracy
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
I think we should tell our people who are lawyers and are teaching Law (practice) that the development of the country should come first before personal ego and conspiracy of silence that pervades the land.
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APC's anti-graft war, vendetta against opposition, PDP insists
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
A statement signed by PDP spokesman, Dayo Adeyeye, said it was unfortunate that President Muhammadu Buhari's administration had completely granted protection to persons close to him no matter how corrupt.
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Nigeria and Tuberculosis
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
This is even with the assertion by the minister of health, Isaac Adewole, that 80 per cent of TB cases in Nigeria remain undiagnosed.
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How resilient is the garden city
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
How can people in Obio-Akpor say they are in Port Harcourt even when there is a Port Harcourt city council' It is fair to expect to see so much improvement in cities that are classified as great cities.
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Party people - part 3
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Party people - part 3
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Trouble in Morocco
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
How did Morocco wangle its way back into the African Union after it had left the Union in protest against being prevented from occupying Western Sahara' Why did it need to get back into the African Union
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4-Star WR Prospect Jalen Curry Commits to FSU Seminoles - Bleacher Report
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The Florida State Seminoles continued to make early waves in the 2019 recruiting cycle Saturday when they secured a commitment from 4-star wide receiver Jalen Curry.The Stafford, Texas, native announced his intention to suit up for the Seminoles on Twitter:Head coach Jimbo Fisher has been cleaning up during the early stages of 2019 recruiting, with Curry joining 4-star cornerback Akeem Dent, 4-star offensive tackle Wanya Morris and 4-star defensive end Mike Morris as the newest future Seminoles.
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5-Star QB Prospect Matt Corral Commits to Florida over Alabama, Georgia- Bleacher Report
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Prized quarterback prospect Matt Corral announced Saturday he's planning to play college football at the University of Florida. He previously decommitted from USC.247Sports' Tom Loy confirmed the coveted 2018 recruit's choice of the Gators."The way they are with, not only the recruits but the team, it's really a family," Corral said of his decision to join the Gators, per Loy. "Some kids can't go home, but the coaches have those players over to their house
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AFCON changes will make life easier for African players, says Onazi - The Cable
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Trabzonspor midfielder Ogenyi Onazi,says shifting the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) from January/February to June/July will ease difficulties faced by players. He also endorsed the new 24-team format of theThe post AFCON changes will make life easier for African players, says Onazi appeared first on TheCable.
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Agbo admits he still has Premier League ambitions - New Telegraph
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Nigeria international midfielder, Uche Agbo, has not given up on playing in the Premier League despite joining Belgian side Standard Liege on a three-year deal from Watford. Agbo joined Udinese in 2013 but spent the last three seasons on loan at Granada in Spain, prior to joining Watford on a five-year deal last year. Watford, []The post Agbo admits he still has Premier League ambitions appeared first on New Telegraph Online.
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Aleksandar Kolarov Completes Transfer to Roma from Manchester City - Bleacher Report
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Aleksandar Kolarov has completed a move to Roma after departing Manchester City on Saturday.City confirmed the deal on their official websiteas the defender makes his way to Serie A.The 31-year-old departs City asmanager Pep Guardiola shuffles the pack ahead of the new campaign.Sky in Italy (h/tRory O'Callaghanof Sky Sports) reported the capital city giants had a 5.8 million offer for the Serbia international accepted on Friday.Speaking to City's website, Kolarov explained his feelings
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Aleksandar Kolarov: Man City defender joins Roma on three-year-deal - BBC
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov joins Serie A club Roma on a three-year deal for a fee of 4.5m.
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Antonio Conte Says He Considered Quitting Chelsea Before Signing New Contract - Bleacher Report
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed he considered leaving the Blues after the club's Premier League title-winning 2016/17 campaign left him drained.Conte wanted to know Chelsea "were on board with his long-term vision for the club," before committing his future, according to John Cross of theDaily Mirror.Cross also noted how Conte received enough assurances to finally move his family to London, but the depth in Chelsea's ranks still worried the Italian.Conte talked up
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Astros' Colin Moran Carted off Field with Injury After Fouling Ball off Face - Bleacher Report
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Houston Astros third baseman Colin Moran was carted off the field at Camden Yards on Saturday night after he hit a foul ball off his face in the top of the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles, according to the team's official Twitter account.Marwin Gonzalez entered the game for Moran and finished the at-bat.After Moran hit an 82 mph pitch from Orioles pitcher Darren O'Day off his face, he staggered out of the batter's box and took a seat on the field as trainers attended to
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Barca resign to losing Neymar - Vanguard
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Barcelona's board are all but resigned to losing Neymar in the biggest transfer in football history after club president Josep Bartomeu appeared to fail in a belated attempt to change the player's mind.The post Barca resign to losing Neymar appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bennell sex abuse trial date set - Daily Times
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Ex-football coach Barry Bennell will stand trial over alleged child sex offences in January next year. The 63-year-old is charged with 42 counts of indecent assault, 11 counts of serious sexual assault and two attempted serious sexual assaults. The charges relate to 12 complainants who were all aged 8-15 and allegedly happened between []The post Bennell sex abuse trial date set appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Bolt, Wayde, Caster shine in Monaco - New Telegraph
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Sprint king Usain Bolt and his self-proclaimed successor Wayde van Niekerk stole the limelight at Fridays Diamond League meet in Monaco. Bolt produced a strong second half in the 100m, easing up over the line in a welcome seasons best of 9.95 seconds. Bolt, winner of eight Olympic and 11 world gold medals, will []The post Bolt, Wayde, Caster shine in Monaco appeared first on New Telegraph Online.
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British Open 2017: Tee Times, Pairings and Predictions for Sunday Schedule - Bleacher Report
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Jordan Spieth and Matt Kuchar will be the final pairing to start Sunday's 2017 The Open Championship action, resuming their successful partnership.Golf.com shared the final three pairings for Round 4:Danny Willett will kick off the day at 7:55 a.m. BST (2:55 a.m. ET), with the final duo teeing off at 2:30 p.m. BST (9:30 a.m. ET).For full pairings and tee times, visit the event's official website by clicking here. Here's a look at the current leaderboard from Royal Birkdale Golf Cl
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Cahill: Terry is huge loss for Blues! - Daily Times
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Gary Cahill is ready to step up and fill the leadership void left by John Terry at Chelsea, although he concedes the departure of the club great will be a huge loss for the Premier League champions. Terry signed for Aston Villa after leaving Chelsea upon the expiry of his contract, having made 717 appearances []The post Cahill: Terry is huge loss for Blues! appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Chelsea beat Arsenal in friendly - Daily Trust
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Michy Batshuayis masterclass helped Antonio Contes men beat the Gunners 3-0 in Beijing yesterday.
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CONCACAF suspends El Salvador duo for biting U.S. players in Gold Cup- Goal
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Henry Romero received a six-game ban while Darwin Ceren will have to miss the next three official matches with the national team
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Conte considered Chelsea exit but aims to 'build something important - Goal
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The Blues manager was linked with a return to Inter after guiding his side to the league title, but has committed his future to the London outfit
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Conte considered Chelsea exit but aims to 'build something important - Goal
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The Blues manager was linked with a return to Inter after guiding his side to the league title, but has committed his future to the London outfit
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Conte hails fantastic Morata - Daily Times
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte marvelled Friday at the crazy transfer fees demanded for players, though he praised 80-million-euro newcomer Alvaro Morata as a young but experienced striker with a bright future. The Italian coach said Morata, 24, will be a first choice player for his squad in the upcoming Premier League season, a day after []The post Conte hails fantastic Morata appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Darts World Matchplay 2017: Gary Anderson Beats Christian Kist in Round 1 - Bleacher Report
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Former world champion Gary Anderson beat Christian Kist in the opening round of the 2017 BetVictor World Matchplay in Blackpool on Saturday.The Flying Scotsman prevailed 10-7 in a difficult match against The Lipstick at the Winter Gardens.James Wade crashed out in the first round as Darren Webster won in sudden death.The Demolition Man prevailed 13-11 against the No. 6 seed, with Wade suffering from illness during the action, temporarily leaving the stage after he saved the contest.No. 11 seed M
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Dikko speaks on proposals to improve Africa inter-club tournaments - The Sun
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Participants at one of the workshops held during the recent CAF Symposium in Rabat, Morocco deliberated
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Edun pens fresh Fulham deal - Daily Times
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Versatile midfielder Tayo Edun has been rewarded with a new deal by the Championship outfit Fulham, the official website of the Cottagers said. The new three-year contract the 19-year-old signed will keep him at Craven Cottage until at least June 30, 2020. Edun made his debut for Fulham in a League Cup match against Leyton []The post Edun pens fresh Fulham deal appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Ekeji to NFF: Forget U-17, U-20, focus on Eagles - New Telegraph
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Says league should be improved Adekunle Salami A former Director General in the Ministry of Sport, Dr. Patrick Ekeji, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to reduce the number of competitions in its fold especially the age-grade events. Ekeji said it was sad that the NFF over the years had been unable to []The post Ekeji to NFF: Forget U-17, U-20, focus on Eagles appeared first on New Telegraph Online.
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Elneny turns down Leicester 10m offer - Daily Times
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Egypt and Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny has turned down a move to Leicester City. The Pharaohs midfielder has attracted interest from the Foxes and an agreement has been reached by both clubs. However, despite a 10 million price tag that has been agreed upon, the 25-year-old player has turned down the offer opting to stay []The post Elneny turns down Leicester 10m offer appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Ezekiel Elliott's Domestic Violence Accuser Speaks out on 'Toxic Relationship - Bleacher Report
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The woman who accused Ezekiel Elliott of domestic abuse a year ago reportedly posted about her relationship with the Dallas Cowboys running back on social media.According to TMZ Sports, the woman wrote:"Exactly one year ago today my life changed forever. Loving someone as much as I did, putting my all in no matter what happened. I finally got the strength to be the strong woman I was and got myself out of a very toxic relationship. Ladies never think you're too in love or too scared to
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Federer eyes new era of supremacy - Daily Trust
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Buoyed by his record-setting eighth Wimbledon title, Roger Federer warned rivals on Monday that he could play until hes 40, spearheading a late-life era of supremacy alongside Rafael Nadal.123456789 Latest NewsMark Mentors threaten to pull out of NBBF LeagueMan City agree 52m deal for MendyPSG to bid 70m for SanchezNeymar 90% to leave Barcelona this summerWomens World Cup final: England want perfect game against IndiaOnazi backs changes to Africa Cup of NationsKlop to meet Coutinho as Barcelona
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Gold Cup team news: Dempsey drops to bench for USA against Costa Rica - Goal
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The Seattle Sounders attacker will come into the lineup as a starter against Costa Rica while his club teammate begins on the bench
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Gov Obaseki promises Edo Queens more support - Vanguard
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
EDO State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has pledged more support for the State's female football club, Edo Queens for their exploits in the ongoing national female league. Addressing the team on behalf of the governor, deputy governor Comrade Philip Shaibu, reiterated the state government's commitment to using sports as a tool for taking the teeming unemployedRead MoreThe post Gov Obaseki promises Edo Queens more support appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Greatest midfielders in history - New Telegraph
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Midfielders are the players who are the engine of the team. The link between defense and attack, they can split an opposition defense with one pass or make a crucial tackle to deny a scoring chance for their opponents. There have been some truly amazing midfielders who have graced the beautiful game. Lothar Matthaus []The post Greatest midfielders in history appeared first on New Telegraph Online.
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Guinea put seven past Guinea-Bissau - African Football
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Guinea managed to book a spot in the next round of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Qualifiers following a 7-0 win over Guinea-Bissau at Stade du 28 Septembre in Conakry on Saturday evening.
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Two children of the same parents aged 12 and six years old have been confirmed dead following heavy floods that swept them away in Okpoko, New Haven Layout in Ogbaru, Anambra State.

The rainfall which started on Friday night lasted till the early morning of Saturday, leading to heavy floods in the area.


The floods left several properties damaged in parts of Onitsha, Owelle Aja and Oduke in Obosi and Okpoko areas.

Church buildings, walls, vehicles and houses were also damaged as a result.

In Okpoko area, streets affected included Achina, Ojibe, Onyekwelu and Emenike.

Consoling Mr. and Mrs. John Obasi, parents of the deceased children, a chieftain of the Progressive People’s Alliance, Mr. Godwin Ezeemo, decried the lack of proper town planning and drainage system, which he said was responsible for regular flooding of the area.

He said floods had caused untold havoc in several parts of the state.

He called on both the state and federal governments to come to the aid of the displaced and affected families.

President-General of Okpoko community, Linus Ezenwamma, blamed the flooding on indiscriminate dumping of refuse, leading to blockage of drainage outlets .

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After spending five nights in the hands of her abductors, a 73-year-old woman simply identified as Eunice has been rescued by men of the Imo State Police Command. One of the alleged kidnappers was arrested.

A police source, who pleaded anonymity told Southern City News at the headquarters of the command in Owerri, shortly after the woman was rescued, that the septuagenarian was maltreated by her kidnappers throughout the period she was held captive.


According to the police officer, upon receipt of information of the abduction of the elderly woman, the State Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike, swiftly dispatched the heads of three tactical units of the command that led the operation.

He said, “The old woman was rescued at about 10.50 this morning at an uncompleted building at Mbieri in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. She was kept there for five nights without food and water. We were able to nab one of the kidnappers, while three of his accomplices fled.”

The kidnap victim, who spoke to our correspondent at the command headquarters, said that she was abducted on Saturday (July 15, 2017) in her house at Ogbor village in Ekwe-Dim, Isiala Mbano Local Government of the state by four young men in a white salon car.

The septuagenarian disclosed that her abductors took her to an uncompleted building in Mbaitoli LGA, where they later contacted her family and made a demand of N1.1m as the ransom for her freedom.

She said, “The four young men took me to an uncompleted building and told me that my children are very rich. They later called my husband, Sir Lambert Nwokoro, and asked him to bring N1.1m or he would not see me again.

“He pleaded with them that he could only afford N1m but they demanded that the sum must be complete.”

The visibly elated woman explained that they later called her husband that he had until 10pm on Wednesday to make the money available, adding that it was in the process that the police swooped on the kidnappers’ hideout and rescued her.

“They did not give me any food; they only gave me energy drink,” she said.

Confirming the breakthrough, the CP disclosed that though the woman had been rescued unhurt, his command would not rest on its oars until the fleeing three other abductors were nabbed.

Ezike said, “This is another result of our well thought-out whistle-blowing policy. The breakthrough was as a result of local intelligence. Immediately the information came, I dispatched three tactical units of the command, who rescued this mummy. We will continue to sensitise our people that crimes do not pay.”

He said one revolver pistol and 30 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the suspect.

“There is no crime-free society and there is no upsurge in criminal activities in the state. But by projection, we expect that as we have entered the second half of the year, we will witness increased commercial activities and more deviant behaviours,” the CP added.

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Tragedy struck on the eve of local government council election in Lagos State as a PSP truck crushed a chairmanship aspirant of the Ikotun/Igando Local Council Development Area to death.

The deceased, Shakiru Balogun, aka SAB, was a former Chairman, National Union of Local Government Employees of the LCDA and a member of the All Progressives Congress. He couldn’t clinch the party’s ticket at the primaries.


Saturday PUNCH learnt that the aspirant was going to the council secretariat around 12pm on Friday when the driver of the PSP truck lost control of the truck and rammed it into Balogun’s Toyota 4runner at Okofili Bus Stop, LASU-Isheri Road.

An eyewitness, Fadeyi Daisi, said 52-year-old Balogun died on the spot.

He added, “The PSP driver fled the scene, but I don’t know if he was later arrested by the police. It was very tragic. The door of the sport utility vehicle was cut with a saw before emergency officials could extricate his body.”

A resident of Abu Taiwo Street, Afolabi Bus Stop, Akesan, where Balogun lived, Joshua Ogundipe, said the incident had thrown the community into mourning.

Ogundipe added, “He accepted defeat at the primaries in good faith. He was going to the office when the incident happened. He is survived by two wives and four children. He had been buried according to Islamic rite.”

A sympathiser, Oyejobi Olakunle, described SAB’s death as a colossal loss.

“What a great loss to our entire generation. Your indelible mark lives on. #SobbingMode#

WhatAgreatLoss,” Olakunle wrote on Facebook.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole could not be reached for comments.

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Beijing’s Municipal Bureau of Culture said “Bieber’s lifestyle overseas and his words and actions when he last performed in China had generated public dissatisfaction.

“Given efforts to purify the performing arts environment in China, it was not appropriate to bring in artists with bad behavior. We hope Justin Bieber will continue to improve his behavior as part of his growth, and become a singer truly loved by the public.”

Bieber performed in China in 2013 when media coverage centered on him stripping on stage in Beijing to reveal his bare torso, being carried up the steps of the Great Wall of China, and riding a segway, again shirtless, through the streets.

The 23 year old singer has become notorious for a string of indiscretions and scandals in recent years, shedding the clean-cut image he had when he burst onto the scene as a teenager.

Biber is currently on his third world tour, with Asian dates in Japan, India, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia.
Bieber’s official website does not show any scheduled tour dates in mainland China. But there appears to be some confusion about a possible stop in Shanghai.

The Canadian pop star is due to perform in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore in September and October, according to his website but no Chinese dates have been announced.

Several big name musicians have been blocked from performing in China, including Lady Gaga, Bjork and Bon Jovi.

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The Lagos State Government on Wednesday extended the restriction of movement across the State noting that it had been slightly expanded and will now be enforced between 7 am and 3pm onSaturday July 22, to allow for a smooth conduct of the Local Government elections and unhindered participation.

In a statement issued by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the Government also reiterated the call for a peaceful and orderly conduct by the electorate, on Saturday, as the dtate holds elections that will usher in new Chairmen and Councillors in the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the State.


According to the Commissioner, the State Government and security agencies will leave no stone unturned in ensuring a free and fair election, while ensuring safety of electoral officials and voters.

He also urged residents to be peaceful and orderly in casting and protecting their votes in their respective wards for Chairmen and councilors who are expected to drive development at the third tier of government.

Ayorinde explained that as the election that would bring on board a new set of public officers for the next four years at the local government level, the restriction of movement will allow the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and the security agencies to distribute electoral materials in good time and ensure a seamless electoral process.

“The police and other security agencies have been maintaining law and order since the commencement of campaign by political parties. They are poised to ensure that the voting on Saturday is conducted smoothly without public disturbance,” he said.

He added that all political parties, candidates and their supporters as well as the general public are assured of safety throughout the period of voting and collation.

The Commissioner also thanked Lagosians for always being peace-loving, while urging them to perform their civic obligation by trooping out with their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) “to show their commitment to participatory democracy and the importance of development at the local government level.”


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Google's goal for the next update to its Search app for Android and iOS: Make it more personal.

The company outlined a major update to the app, which rolled out Wednesday in the U.S. and internationally over the next couple weeks.

At the core is a feed Google says will be smarter. Not only will it feature stories and other content based on your searches, but also considers what's trending near your location. The outcome sounds familiar to another, widely popular news feed on competitor Facebook.

For example, the feed might show the latest weather, followed by stories or videos based on search results.

Shashi Thakur, vice president of engineering at Google, says the update will make it easier to "discover, explore and stay connected to what matters to you—even when you don’t have a query in mind."

Users will soon have the option to "follow" search results, such as movies, sports teams or bands. An example featured by Google shows a user following the Netflix series Stranger Things after searching for details on its second season. But unlike Facebook, it's just based on your own queries — not your friends'.

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