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Hmm... Only God knows who truly His. May we not fall from grace by cheap propaganda from self-acclaimed Jezebels clothed in human clothing...

Yes, but not in all cases anyways. It boils down on how you present yourself to your Li at the first appearance, that is why your first impression must leave a mark (either negative or positive) on whoever you meet in your life endeavours.

I think you guys still need to re-update the theme to a better one. For me, this is actually awkward. It looks immature so to say.

What is NYSC PPA?

PPA is an acronym for Place of Primary Assignment. This is a place of work where Corps members are posted to carry out the National assignment after a 21 days training in the Orientation Camp.
A Corps member can be posted to places like: Government approved schools, firms, ministries, corporate organisations and so on.

Here are the easy ways to change your NYSC PPA:

1. Polite negotiations: You would need to negotiate with the boss at the PPA you are posted to. Politely ask him/her to reject you, because once you're rejected, you would have your way to another PPA. You may have to give reasons based on the fact that the organisation of your interest requested for your service with them. This would have to be done through writing to NYSC by the organisation you are filing for, requesting for a particular number of Corps members to be posted to their establishment. This would give them opportunity for you to fill vacant positions in their work place.

2. Complain to NYSC: Another way is to forward your complain to the NYSC. You can complain to the NYSC by writing a complaint letter to either your Local Govt. Inspector (Li), Zonal Inspector (Zi) or to the state coordinator. If your reasons are good enough, I'm sure your request will be granted. However, the only acceptable reasons NYSC accept request of such manner without much ago are: medical challenges backed up by a certificate, marital reason with a marriage certificate to back it up, anti-natal care (For nursing female Corps members) etc.

3. Display of Aggression: This can be hilarious, but beleive me, it'll work because no employer would like to have an aggressive person on the list of their staff. Just pretend to be aggressive during your first day at work and see what become your conversation with the employee. If you are not then, you'll need to act it well to get what you want.

4. Act like a stammerer: Wow! Hilarious, isn't it? Yes! This part will surely work if you act well. I'm sure you must have watched enough Nollywood Movies. It's time to act them. Guess what? No employee would like to employ a stammerer to be attending to their clients only if such establishment would like to run at loss. So, this is an art you can perfect to get your wish granted at ease.

5. Act like a rude guy: The first day you report to your PPA, address the Principal with a word such as "guy" (For male Corps members) or "bae" ( For the female Corps members). I bet you, the employee would not hesitate to throw you out of his premises for such a rude approach. Funny as it may sound, it is what actually works if you act well.

In summary, if all the aforementioned ways are strictly adhered to as planned then, changing your NYSC PPA would be a walk over for you. GOOD LUCK!

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It was a celebration galore on Wednesday as fans of the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Dino Melaye, took to their social media handles to express satisfaction over the return of the lawmaker to the red chamber.

Recall Melaye in three separate appeals on Tuesday, 24th Sept. 2019 filed a complaint on the credibility of the election that declared him as winner of the poll, which the tribunal in Kogi faulted on grounds of irregularities.

However, the court has reserved its judgment over the matter till further notice.

In reaction to the above, some fans took to the social media to celebrate with the embattled lawmaker while some of his critics described the celebration as excessive and short-lived.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that truly the commission is not independent.

Head of Certified Trainer, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Hajia Garba Safia, made this known during a two days Zonal Training organised for Electoral Security Personnel for Kogi 2019 Governorship election supported by the European Centre for Electoral support which took place in Okene, Kogi State.

She noted that although INEC enjoys financial autonomy and, since the amendments to the Electoral Act 2019, draws directly from the Consolidated Revenue of the Federation, yet this positive change in the funding regime of INEC, it still depends on the political will of the executive and the internal administrative processes of the Budget and Finance Ministries for early release of funds for confirming elections.

“Delays with the release of the fund can negatively impact on INEC preparations and create anxiety within the polity. In the light of increasing concerns about the rising costs of elections associated with the cost of hardware components of technology and the huge administrative costs of running elections, issues of inadequate budgets and late release of funds may pose as challenges in the electoral environment that can play out in electoral security.”

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uspected kidnappers have opened fire on an Abuja- bound passenger bus around Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, killing an unspecified number of the occupants while others escaped with bullet wounds.

The suspected kidnappers, on Tuesday, laid siege on Abuja bound vehicles, killing all the occupants of the Sharon bus, said to be coming from Port-Harcourt.

Occupants of another car, a Toyota Camry, coming from Ibadan to Abuja, that made for escape after running into the scene sustained various degrees of injuries.


A survivor, who narrated his ordeals, told our correspondent that the incidental occurred at about 5.58 pm.

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, the victim said that he, along with four others in the Toyota Camry, were headed to Abuja from Ibadan, when they suddenly they sighted some masked men in military gears about two kilometers ahead.

He said that the attackers wore military camouflage with black mask and were stopping vehicles.

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President Muhammadu Buhari on the podium speaking to the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday addressed world leaders at the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. He assured that Nigeria will live to expectations in its leadership.

The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, took office as President of the 74th session of the GA on Sept. 17.

In his address, the President called for strong action against xenophobia, racism, and abject poverty and also expressed concern about climate change which forced thousands to protest across the world, as well as terrorism and other forms of threat to life.

President Buhari was the fifth leader to speak after the Presidents of Brazil, United Nations, Egypt and Turkey.

Read President Buhari’s full speech at the meeting below:

Firstly I wish to thank the General Assembly for the honour bestowed on the Government and people of Nigeria by electing our national, His Excellency, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande to the Presidency of the 74th Session of this august body.



2. This is indeed a great honour!

3. Nigerians are truly grateful and shall endeavour to live up to the expectations and responsibilities thrust upon us.

4. Ambassador Muhammad-Bande is an experienced and seasoned diplomat and I am confident that he will prove to the International Community his suitability for this most demanding assignment.

5. Let me also offer my sincere thanks to the outgoing President, Her Excellency Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces for her skill, resourcefulness and endless reservoir of patience in piloting the 73rd General Assembly.

6. In the same vein, may I commend the Secretary General, His Excellency Antonio Guterres for his tremendous energy, his genuine international outlook exhibited by his leadership of the United Nations.

Your Excellencies, Delegates,

7. The theme of the current General Assembly is: “Galvanising multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action and inclusion”

8. These are the prime areas calling for collective action which will benefit national and global interests.

9. Today the world is at a critical juncture. This year marks the first anniversary of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. This year also marks the 100 years of the founding of the League of Nations, leading eventually to the establishment of the United Nations as part of the post-World War II international order.

10. Article 1 (4) of the UN Charter called for “harmonising the actions of nations in the attainment of common ends”. These common ends include:

a. International peace and security;

b. Prosperity and social justice;

c. Respect for human dignity; and

d. Protection of the environment.

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Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group and chief sponsor of the Dangote Foundation, says he wants to be like Bill Gates and try to give a chunk of his wealth to charity in the next few years.

Bill Gates, the world richest man for 18 years, and his wife Melinda Gates had pledged — as far back as 2010 — to give away 95 percent of their wealth.

According to most recent figures, Gates has given $45 billion to charitable causes through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Speaking at the Goalkeepers Summit in New York on Wednesday, Dangote said he would love to emulate Gates and give a chunk of his wealth to charity in a few years.

Commenting on the person of Bill Gates, Dangote said: “Honestly one of the things that made me very shocked and surprised is that at that time I hadn’t had the opportunity of meeting Bill but meeting Bill changed me into a different person.

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An Ibadan-based fashion designer, Esther Isaiah, on Wednesday accused her step-father, John Dickson, of raping her and sexually abusing her younger sister.

Testifying in a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, Isaiah,20, also alleged that her step-father was was responsible for her childlessness.

“Our step-father, started molesting me at age 12 and my younger sister, whenever we visit our mother in her matrimonial home.

“Whenever my mother is not at home, my step-father will threaten that he will kill me if I don’t allow him sleep with me. So, I allowed him in order to live.

“He raped me so many times. I never told my mother because I didn’t know what will happen, but, I told my friends.

“He also raped my younger sister. She told me that our step-father comes into the room where she sleeps with a mask and rapes her,” she said.

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategic Paper (FSP) to the Senate.

This is coming barely 24 hours after the Senate at an executive session resolved to await the MTEF/FSP from the Executive.

Senate President Ahmad Lawan at the resumption of plenary on Wednesday read the letter from President Buhari.

The letter addressed to Senate President sought the cooperation of the Senate for the speedy approval of the 2020-2022 MTEF/FSP documents to enable the Executive prepare the 2020 budget proposals.

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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday, disclosed that its members have “perfected arrangement” to protest against President Muhammadu Buhari during the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA.

IPOB disclosed that its members would protest against Buhari’s tyrant rule and in support of the actualisation of Biafra “right in front of the UN headquarters in New York.”.

In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the secessionist group said Buhari who was billed to address UNGA this week, has destroyed Nigeria, hence the need for the protest.

The statement reads: “IPOB family worldwide especially our great family members in the US are on ground waiting for Buhari to appear in the United Nations General Assembly this week, the General Assembly is scheduled to start deliberation from 25th of September 2019 in the city of New York.

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As preparation for the November 16 Governorship election reach advance stage, the Administrator of Okene Local Government, Engr. (Mall.) Abdulrazaq Muhammad has called on all the party structures in the local government to brace up and repeat the success story of the last general elections.

Muhammad make the call during a stakeholders meeting in the Council chambers on Monday.

According to the Council boss, the forthcoming election will be a final referendum on their commitment, love and loyalty to Gov. Yahaya Bello’s land mark achievements on infrastructure, security, health care services, provision of water and youth empowerment among others.

While thanking the party delegates, leaders and stakeholders for the successes recorded so far including the just concluded primary election, Hon. Abdulrazaq urged the party machineries not to rest on their oars but rededicate their efforts towards ensuring Okene Local Government return the highest number of votes in Kogi state.

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Never in the history of consumer promotions in Nigeria nor in the built sector has any company put up such humongous prizes as the ones Dangote Cement promo has been throwing at its consumers nationwide as reward for purchasing its products.

Though the prizes are unprecedented, industry watchers are also not too surprised because Dangote Cement is the leading player not only in Nigeria but in sub-Saharan Africa.

In a manner never witnessed before, it has been a harvest of goodies for loyal customers of the cement giant since July 1, when it launched in Lagos its “Bag of Goodies” national consumer promotion reputed to the biggest ever. By the time the promo comes to an end, over 21 million customers would have been proud winners of one item or the other.

Then the question is, what was on the mind of the management of the company before opting for the huge promotion? Adopting the words of Michael Leboeuf, that “Every company’s greatest assets are its customers because without customers there is no company”, Dangote Cement plc has used the ongoing nationwide promotion to showcase the value it places on its customers.

For the company, customers are its important intangible assets who should be valued, managed, and rewarded for continuous patronage. It is against this backdrop that the company has in the last nine weeks transformed the lives of ordinary Nigerians by presenting to them exceptional gifts of cars, tricycles, plasma televisions, etc.

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Senior Pastor of the Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Gospel Church, Adewale Giwa, has advised the founder of Later Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare to study his bible carefully and perish the thought of becoming the president of Nigeria.

Giwa, in a statement he issued on Monday, urged Pastor Bakare to learn from what is befalling vice president Yemi Osinbajo.

According to the cleric, it is not possible for a man claiming to know Christ and also turn out to serve the devil.

Bakare, in a video trending on the social media, declared that he would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari as 16th president of Nigeria.

Giwa, in response to Bakare’s assertion, specifically quoted 1 John 2:15-16 which says, “Do not love the world or things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, that is, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life is not of the Father but is of the world.”

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Kidnappers struck again on Sunday evening in Osun State as an Abuja bound bus was attacked along Imesi-Ile Ekiti states road.

It was gathered that the bus parked at the motor park before it was attacked and some passengers were forcefully taken away by the hoodlums.

Former chairman of Obokun Local Government, Mr. Sunday Ojo-Williams, an indigene of Imesi Ile, confirmed the attack in a chat with Newsmen on Monday.

He explained the vigilante group working in Imesi Ile and policemen immediately they got wind of the attack launched a rescue operation and were able to rescue some of the passengers.

He added, “They are still there combing the bush for others that are still being held by the kidnappers.” When contacted, spokesperson of Osun Police Command, Sade Odoro, said “Information on the incident is still sketchy. I will brief you in the afternoon.”

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A fruit seller yet to be identified was spotted wearing suit in Yola, Adamawa on Monday.

According to him, “Anytime I go to the bank for transaction, I do admire the way the bankers dress. So, this is my office, and since I don’t have the hope of being a banker one day, let me also dress like one.

"Anytime I dress like this it makes me to also have a sense of importance.”

This was posted by a Facebook user, Bernard Kaigama who shared some photos of the said fruit seller on his timeline.

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25 students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomosho, Oyo State, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The students were arrested for their involvement in various forms of fraud including romance scam, possession of forged documents, and obtaining money by false pretence, a statement by the anti-graft agency stated.

The students, who are aged between 18 and 29 years old, were arrested at their off-campus hostels, following a three-day raid carried out between September 16 and 19, 2019.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was on Thursday accused of selling Permanent Voters Card (PVC) in Kogi State.

The allegation came from the Campaign office of the Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the November election, Engr. Musa Wada.

It alleged that the commission has been selling the PVC to some people in government.

The Head Media and Strategy, Engr Musa Wada Campaign Office, Mr. Faruk Adejoh-Audu in a statement made available to newsmen, alleged that intelligence reaching the campaign indicated that there’s an ongoing exchange of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) by certain rogue elements in Kogi State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and some agents of the government.

The statement reads, “The crooked elements in INEC are said to be in possession over 15 thousands of uncollected PVCs covering several wards which they have struck a deal to exchange for N850 per card.

“It is now obvious that some INEC staff have been deliberately putting up obstacles to prevent registered voters from collecting their cards because of their nefarious trade.

Read also: N500M ALLEGED FRAUD: Ex-SGF Lawal fights EFCC move to tender video evidence

We are by this statement calling on INEC and the security agencies to immediately investigate this report with a view to apprehending the culprits.

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The Presidency has disproved claims that the office of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been sidelined after a change of the Economic Management Team (EMT) headed by Prof. Osinbajo.



President Muhammadu Buhari had recently set up a new-look economic advisory team which has economists such as Prof. Charles Soludo, Bismarck Rewane, and others, to take over from the team previously overseen by the Vice President.

Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Thursday on Channels TV dismissed the claims as false.

Mr Adesina said the presidency is united and that Buhari is only working for the good of Nigerians.

He said that the insinuation that there was a rift between Osinbajo and Buhari was being spread by detractors of the Federal Government.

“The Vice President is the number two man in the country…The new economic advisory body can also relate with the Vice President as necessary,” Adesina said.

“It’s just some Nigerians who want to drive a wedge between the President and the VP, that read meanings into everything and insinuate but there’s no need for that.”

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Eleven-year-old Nigerian artist, Waris Kareem, has emerged the recipient of the Taiwan’s Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation 22nd Fervent Global Love of Lives Award for 2019.

NAN reports that the Representative of Taiwan in Nigeria, Amb. Vincent Yang, made this known in Lagos on Wednesday.

Yang noted that Kareem stood out among other 2,723 recommended candidates across the world.

He said that Waris Kareem, who had gained global recognition for his incredible drawings would meet the Taiwanese President, Tsai Ing-wen, among other laureates.

“Nigerian child Artist, Waris Olamilekan Kareem has gained global recognition for his incredible drawings.

“Waris Olamilekan Kareem will attend Charity Events with other laureates and meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.

“Famous Nigerian Internet Bitty Artist – Waris Olamilekan Kareem stood out among 2,723 recommended candidates from all over the world earning the `22nd Fervent Global Love of Lives Award 2019’ from Taiwan’s Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation.

‘’He sketched a stunning portrait of French President, Emmanuel Macron, on the spot in just two hours, which amazed the global media. He has now become a famous Internet artist,’’ he said.

The co-convener of the Coalition for Revolution, Olaseni Ajayi, has said that citizens’ right to freedom of speech and protest are no longer guaranteed in Nigeria.

Ajayi while lamenting the detention of Omoyele Sowore, Agba Jalingo, Abayomi Olawale, among others, said personnel of the Lagos State Police Command had been deployed to frustrate the organisation’s plan to peacefully protest against the detention of the activists.

Speaking to our correspondent, Ajayi said the police had allegedly besieged the SaharaReporters‘ office.

Ajayi added that the command’s personnel were also spotted at the national office of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights at Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, and at the Gani Fawehimi Park, among other locations.

He said, “This morning, the police and other security forces invaded the national office of the CDHR and SaharaReporters offices, in another desperate attempt to forcefully stop planned peaceful agitation against the detention of activists without trial scheduled to start by 11:00 a.m. this morning.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi, Prof. James Apam, on Tuesday, expressed worries over possible violence during the Nov. 16 governorship election in the state.

Apam disclosed this at the unveiling of “Get Out The Vote (GOTV), Voter Education and Stop Violence Against Women In Politics (STOP VAWIP)” campaign projects and multi-stakeholders’ meeting, in Lokoja.

He said that INEC had, on several occasions, prepared to conduct credible elections and would have always put necessary machinery in place to ensure free, fair and acceptable elections only for such elections to be disrupted by violence.

The REC said that the commission intended to correct the flaws identified in past elections during the forthcoming election, saying “we intend to correct them and make this one a test case for elections in this country.

“INEC is doing everything possible to organise free, fair and credible governorship election in November. We have met with traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the state on the way forward.

“People always blame INEC when there is a problem, but the truth of the matter is that in most cases, the electorate and politicians are responsible for the problems.

“Yes, on our part, we normally encounter some problems but I can assure you that some of these problems will be solved before, during and after the election. Our main worry has always been violence.

“You spent a lot of time to prepare for elections, putting resources together, training men and women for the exercise.

“You send them to the field for the exercise and all of a sudden, someone with a gun appears and starts shooting and before you know what is happening, everything has been disrupted,” Apam lamented.

Apam, therefore, enjoined parents, especially women, to help talk to their children and wards on the need to eschew violence, adding that with absence of violence, there would be massive turnout during the election and the exercise would be hitch-free.

The REC also urged the electorate to conduct themselves in an orderly manner before and during the election to enhance smooth exercise.

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs , Geoffrey Onyeama, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will deliver a speech at the General Assembly.

“He is fifth on the list of presidents to address the assembly,” Onyeama said.

Onyeama stated this on Tuesday during a media briefing on Nigeria’s participation at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly.

A press release from the ministry stated:

Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs held a media brief today on Nigeria’s participation in the 74th session of the UN General Assembly.

2. The theme for the 74th session of the UN General Assembly is ‘Galvanizing multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action and inclusion’. The focal areas identified by the President of the 74th UNGA resonate with Nigeria.

3. President Buhari will deliver a speech at the General Assembly. He is fifth on the list of Presidents to address the assembly. The advantage is that it provides a great opportunity to not only project the country, but also articulate to the world, priorities of the Nigerian government.

4. In addition, the General Assembly offers the country an opportunity for engagement in many fora. Side events to be organised by Nigeria include the following:
– SDGs Integration; Bridging the Policy Planning Budget Gap for the achievement of the SDGs

-Promotion of International Cooperation to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen good practices on asset recovery and return to foster sustainable development in the country

– Sanitation and Hygiene Campaign for a Clean Nigeria: Sharing lessons and key insights

5. Furthermore, Mr. President has been invited to a number of high-level meetings and events, which include:
– Climate Action Summit 2019: a race we must win
– Universal Health Coverage
– Political Forum on SDGs
– Commemorative Event to mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the convention of the rights of the child.
– Dialogue on financing for development
– Meeting on the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
– Meeting to review progress made in addressing the priorities of Small Islands Developing States through the implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway.

6. There are a number of deliverables that Nigeria is working towards and we shall partake in engagements that will support our needs. Nigeria is also vying for some seats/positions in some international organisations and committees including the International Maritime Organisation, the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO, the International Civil Aviation Council and the Committee Against Torture.

7. The 74th session of the UN General Assembly provides Nigeria a platform to project itself as an important member of the international community. Having our Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Bande-Muhammed as the President of the UNGA also gives us high visibility and greater influence to push agendas of importance to us such as the fight against corruption, countering violent extremism and terrorism, the treatment of migrants as well as the recharging of Lake Chad. We will also engage with other countries to aid in our quest to successfully deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.

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The dichotomy between wants and needs cannot be easily detachable particularly considering its significant role in the Nigeria polity today.

According to the great economist Adams Smith, every human being have basic needs to meet on daily basis. He further viewed human being as an economic man who never needs but just wants. This simply suggests that our wants are insatiable because they are sine qua non to our continuous existence on the planet - earth. As such, human challenge springs from inability to identify what the discrepancy between wants and needs are.

Until there is a striking balance between human wants and needs, the situation may never be different from what a bird goes through when it perches on a rope. Today, Kogites are in the gridlock of the blue moon and the sea because of our inability to create this balance. This balance is essential if we truly crave for a better and free Kogi.

Having followed the incessant trends in Kogi for quite number of years back, it is quite beyond doubt to say that the political narratives are changing and people have begun to be fully active in the selection of who they want to pilot the affairs of the state.

Averagely, most Kogites say they want a better leadership. They also want good roads, health facility, constant electricity supply, affordable homes, security, quality education and great human capital, which can drive the change we want. Yes! These desires are needed particularly in the time where human capital is what should be mostly prioritised by any responsible government. But can we really say these desires are always acted upon by the government as time goes by.

Based on this backdrop, there is need to fully decipher the dichotomy between what the Kogites wants and what they actually needs in terms of development. Most of the time, the leaders who ought to know better end up misprioritising the concepts by embarking on projects that have little or no influence on the lives of the people at large. For instance, when a government piloting the affairs of the ruralites engages in project that is more urban-centred than it is to the local, hence, such project is an adventurous miscarriage that will never be appreciated by the people. Thus, we must begin to carryout proper scrutiny on the economic concepts of wants and needs, and using such knowledge to make things better for us.

The father of modern economics, Adam Smith, had postulated most economics issues can only be resolved by invisible hand. This invisible hand, the market force, manifests when buyers and sellers negotiate prices and seek their own self-interests. Through this, consumers do have a power of a choice of rewarding great producers by buying their goods or chasing away unreasonable others.Unreasonable or tactless producers learn their lessons when they are forced out of market.

With the interplay of market forces and at the point where consumers properly understand what the difference between a want and need means, the consumers (electorates) do know their active involvement in negotiating their interest will bring them health, happiness and well-being. The people at this junction also know if they become docile in the operations of the market forces in a free market of democracy, their needs may become wants.

In democracy, it has been said minority (producers) will have their say and majority (electorates) will have their way. In the case of Nigeria, and possibly in other developing countries, the minority (people in power or unreasonable producers) had learned the act of manipulation so well the buyers do not realise they should be active players in the market forces of democracy.

The buyers had remained docile and weak. They lack information or had refused to create a balance between what they think is just a desire and a need. The electorates continue to wish for a better day, year in year out. While opportunity presents itself every four years, in the case of Nigeria, electorates continue to sleepwalk and hope their desire will be met one day.

Kogi’s electorate do not realise they have the power of choice and right to demand accountability from their elected officials. Kogites will rather argue and fight over irrelevant issues. Our unreasonable producers of goods (government and elected officials) who continually draw from our common resources had perfected their acts and arts. They give us something to engage ourselves with while they continue to populate and pollute the market space with bad products. We keep buying the substandard products either in error or intentionally. We never learn our lessons nor refuse to accept bad products. Indeed! This has really bedeviled the fabrics of our political system as what ought to be obtainable is now what is rejected.

To this end, we must begin to provide accurate answers to some of the following questions: What do we really need from the new government coming on board? Do we have voters' card to decide what become our fate in the 16 November gubernatorial election in Kogi? Have we make an informed choice of voting individuals presented to us by the party? Should we allow the individual's agenda decide the fate of our dear state? These are the ways we can only translate our wants into needs if we must make the political situation really work out as events unfold.

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday, taught students of Government Secondary School, Kofa Sauri, Katsina State.

Gbajabiamila had visited Katsina State to access the level of insecurity with a view to finding lasting solutions.

He also visited the Internally Displaced Persons camp in Gidan Baki.

He shared photos from his classroom experience on his verified Twitter handle.

Gbajabiamila had in the past taught at schools within his Surulere 1 constituency in Lagos State.

The Deputy Governor of Kogi, Simon Achuba, on Monday sued Governor Yahaya Bello and the state Commissioner for Justice at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) over alleged non-payment of allowances.

Mr Achuba, in a suit NICN/ABJ/244/2019 filed on Aug.19., prayed the court to declare that the decision of the defendants to withhold his allowances was discriminatory and amounted to unfair labour practice.

He is also seeking for an order of the court for the payment of N921.5 million being his travel allowances, monthly impress, security votes and other statutory allocations due to his office as the Deputy Governor of Kogi.


The case which was filed by Falana & Falana’s Chamber is yet to be assigned to a judge.

The rift between Mr Achuba and Governor Yahaya Bello became public in October last year following reports of an alleged strained relationship between them.

In February, Mr Achuba said his life was under threat following the withdrawal of his security details allegedly on the order of the governor.

In August, the State House of Assembly commenced impeachment process against Mr Achuba.

NAN reports that activities resumed on Monday at the NICN after its two months annual vacation.

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The Argentine is in line for his first appearance of the 2019-20 campaign after making a full recovery from a calf injury suffered in August.

Lionel Messi has been declared fit ahead of Barcelona's Champions League clash at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been out of action since sustaining a calf injury in pre-season, following his return to Camp Nou from the Copa America with Argentina.

He was expected back on August 25 when Barcelona faced Real Betis at Camp Nou, but his scar reopened which extended his time away from the pitch for a couple of extra weeks.

The 32-year-old returned to full training on Monday morning and has been included in Ernesto Valverde's 22-man squad for the trip to Westfalenstadion. Messi will travel to Germany with his team-mates later on Monday, as Barca prepare to open their latest Champions League campaign.

The Spanish champions have been drawn in Group F, alongside Dortmund, Inter and Slavia Prague. Messi has not featured for Barca since a Copa del Rey final defeat against Valencia on May 25, with Valverde having to make do without a prized asset at the start of the season .
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❗ [INJURY NEWS] Leo #Messi and Neto declared fit for @ChampionsLeague opener �� pic.twitter.com/WGN7BgRQlk — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 16, 2019

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After a lot of dramatic intrigue by some of the top clubs in Europe, some players have distinguished themselves in terms of goal scoring.

Recall last season, a certain Lionel Messi won the Uefa Golden Shoe award for the top goal scorer across the continent, with an incredible 36 goals in just 34 La Liga matches.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe (33), Sampdoria’s Fabio Quagliarella (26) and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski (22) picked up the top honours in Ligue 1, Serie A and the Bundesliga respectively.

There was meanwhile a three-way tie in the Premier League, with Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane all registering 22 goals.

Here are the current standings from the big five leagues around Europe.

Bundesliga

Robert Lewandowski – Bayern Munich, 6
Timo Werner - RB Leipzig 5
Paco Alcácer – Dortmund, 4
Yuya Osako, Werder Bremen - 3
Rubem Vargas, Augsburg - 3
Streli Mamba - Paderborn 2
Jadon Sancho - Borussia Dortmund 2
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt - Freiburg 2
Wout Weghorst - Wolfsburg 2

La Liga

Gerard Moreno, Villarreal - 3
Loren slowpoke, Real Betis - 3
Gareth Bale, Real Madrid - 2
Karim Benzema, Real Madrid - 2
Antoine Griezmann, Barcelona - 2
Ansu Fati, Barcelona - 2
Luiz Suarez, Barcelona - 2
Sergi Guardiola, Valladolid - 2
Roger Marti, Levante - 2
Nabil Fekir, Real Betis - 2


Ligue 1

Memphis Depay – Lyon, 4
Victor Osimhen, Lille - 4
Moussa Dembélé – Lyon, 3
Eric Choupo-Moting – Paris Saint-Germain, 3
Wylan Cyprien, Nice - 3
Habib Diallo – Metz, 3
Islam Slimani, Monaco - 3
Edinson Cavani – Paris Saint-Germain, 2
M'Baye Niang - Rennes, 2


Premier League

Sergio Aguero, Man City - 6
Teemu Pukki, Norwich - 5
Raheem Sterling, Man City - 5
Tammy Abraham, Chelsea - 5
Ashley Barnes, Burnley - 4
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool - 3
Sebastien Haller, West Ham - 3
Daniel James, Man United - 3
Jamie Vardy, Leicester - 3
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal - 3


Serie A

Domenico Berardi, Sassuolo - 3
Ciro Immobile, Lazio - 2
Lorenzo Insigne, Napoli - 2
Luis Muriel, Atalanta - 2
Simone Zaza, Torino - 2
Romelu Lukaku, Inter - 2

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The leader of the #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore, has again asked the Federal High Court to grant him bail on self recognisance or any condition the court chooses.

Mr Sowore’s request is contained in a motion filed on Friday by his counsel, Femi Falana, and made available to newsmen on Monday.

Mr Falana cited Section 28(4) of the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act 2013, which states that a person detained pursuant to Section 27 (1) can be admitted to bail by the court.

Reports confirmed how Justice Nkeonye Maha on August 28 refused to hear an earlier application filed by Mr Sowore, challenging his detention for 45 days by the State Security Service (SSS).

Mr Falana had asked the court to set aside the exparte order granted by Mr Taiwo.

Mr Falana also applied for oral bail when Justice Maha rejected the earlier application.

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A former Acting Governor of Kogi State, Asiwaju Clarence Olafemi has hinted that he may be defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) soon.

Briefing newsmen at his Lokoja residence on Sunday, Olafemi said his weekend visitation to governor Yahaya Bello was because of impunity in PDP.

He noted that PDP has cheated on him several times and he cannot continue to stay in the party,

“I am one of the strong members of PDP in the state, yet the National Working Committee of the party failed to recognise my input and effort for the party.

“I was the running mate to Jubril Isah in 2015 Governorship primary election of the party but we were later replaced by the party and brought in Captain Idris Wada and Yomi Awoniyi as running mate without any reason.

“In 2019 general election, I was one of the Senatorial aspirants from Kogi west, I was denied from contesting as the party imposed Senator Dino Melaye who just decamped from APC back to PDP.

“My Governorship aspirant in the just concluded primary of the party, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Idris was denied of the Governorship ticket of the party by some power to be in the party and gave victory to Engr. Musa Wada because they hate Alhaji Ibrahim Idris the former governor of the state.

“With all these impunities how do you expect me to continue staying in PDP? Am not the first person to decamp from one party to another. President Mohammadu Buhari and my mentor Alhaji Abubakar Atiku all decamped from one party to another. I am not going to be the first or the last.

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Housemates, Khafi Kareem, Mike Edwards, Tacha Akide and Seyi Awolowo are up for possible eviction.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the list was announced on Monday night in the ongoing BBNaija season four.

For the 11th week, Biggie continued with the process of populating the eviction nomination list as housemates did the nominations.

Housemates, Khafi Kareem, Mike Edwards, Tacha Akide and Seyi Awolowo are up for possible eviction.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the list was announced on Monday night in the ongoing BBNaija season four.

For the 11th week, Biggie continued with the process of populating the eviction nomination list as housemates did the nominations.

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