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Lionel Messi (a.k.a Leo) is an Argentine-Barcelona footballer widely known as one of the greatest players of the modern generation. He has won FIFA world player of the year four times.

Lionel Messi was born, 24 June 1987, in Rosario, Argentina to a working-class family. His father was a factory steel worker, and his mother a cleaner. Blessed with a wife, Antonella Roccuzzo and two sons: Thiago, who was born on 2 November 2012 and Mateo, born in April 2015 respectively.

He has often been described as Diego Maradona’s successor because of his prolific goal scoring record and ability to dribble past opponents.

“I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi. Messi is a genius, and he can become an even better player.
His potential is limitless, and I think he’s got everything it takes to become Argentina’s greatest player”
– Diego Maradona

He began playing from an early age, and his talent was soon apparent. However, at the age of 11, Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). This was a condition that stunted growth and required expensive medical treatment, including the use of the drug Human growth hormone.

His local club, River Plate were interested in signing Messi but didn’t want to pay for his medical treatment. However, Messi was given a trial with Barcelona, and coach Carles Rexach was impressed – offering Messi a contract (written on a paper napkin!), which included paying for Messi’s treatment in Spain.

Messi moved to Barcelona with his father and became part of the prestigious FC Barcelona youth academy.

Messi progressed through the ranks and was given his first appearance in the 2004/05 season becoming the youngest player to score a league goal.

In 2006, Messi was part of the double winning team which won both La Liga (Spanish League) and Champions League. By next season, (2006 - 07) aged just 20, Messi was the first choice striker and an essential part of the Barcelona team – scoring 14 goals in 26 league games.

In the 2009 -10 season, Messi scored 47 goals in all competitions, equalling Ronaldo’s record total for Barcelona. As the seasons have progressed, Messi kept improving and breaking his own records.

In the calendar year of 2012, he broke the all-time world record for most goals scored in a calendar year. His final total of goals in 2012 was 91 – beating the previous record of 85 by German Gerd Muller, and Pele’s milestone of 75 in 1958.

Today, Messi is considered the highest paid athlete with Net worths of about $127m followed by his rival, Cristiano Ronaldo's estimated at around $109m. Indeed, Messi is a million in one player that keeps making a great impact in the world of sports particularly football. We are blessed to have such a star during this age.

Happy birthday Leo!

Israel Arogbonlo, Lagos

The Assistant General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Ladejola Abiodun has described men who only live on their wives' incomes as disgrace to manhood.

Abiodun made this statement known during a sermon titled "Power to excel in life and destiny" at the church's International Headquarters, Onike-Lagos on Sunday.

The clergyman further expressed his disappointment over the lackadaisical attitudes of some men who fully depend on their wives for livelihood.

He said: "Waiting for your wife for food is an abuse of manhood. You can't be depending on your wife for everything and think you'll excel in life and destiny.

"Wearing trouser or boxer does not make you a man but hardwork with great commitment does."

According to him, the wish of God for every man is to excel as the head of the home and exercise control over all things under his care. However, he noted that the agenda of Satan is to pervert the purpose of God for man.

The AGO summarized his message with a Biblical passage in Proverbs 4:18, and urged the congregation to make God a priority in their life.

Israel Arogbonlo

...Appoints Former SARS Commander

The executive governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has confirmed the dismissal of Major M. M Adama (Rtd), the Chief Security Officer of Kogi State University over the incessant killings in the state varsity.

This development was contained in in a press statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed on Monday.

In his statement, Muhammed commended Yahaya Bello for making security of the state a priority.

"His Excellency, Yahaya Bello has taken steps to end cultism and the gangland-style attacks which has plagued the state university at Anyigba for sometime now.

"The Governor is said to be quite displeased with the blatant manner cult groups now attack one another, commit robberies and other crimes, and put innocent students and other members of the university and host communities in danger," he said.

Governor Bello, who is also Visitor to the university, has therefore approved that Major M. M Adama (Rtd) who has served for over a decade as the Chief Security Coordinator of the institution be immediately replaced with Mr. Aurelius Yusuf Adejo.

The CPS also noted that other security measures to arrest the situation and bring perpetrators to book will be rolled out in the coming days.

Mr. Adejoh is a retired policeman and SARS commander who is very familiar with the security profile of the university town and its environs.
He is expected to build on the legacies of his predecessor while bringing new ideas and approaches to quell the danger posed to the school by cultists and other criminals within the KSU community.

The Governor, according to the statement, is determined to make sure that the Kogi State University, Anyigba enjoys the full benefits of his reforms in the institution, especially a predictable academic calendar and improved human and instructional resources.

It will be recalled that late in July of 2017 the current administration in Kogi State proscribed activities of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in KSU to eliminate strikes and other forms of industrial actions which tend to delay projected time of graduation for students.

The new security measures are expected to help the institution consolidate on those gains.

Israel Arogbonlo

Did you know that cultism has killed over 13, 000 Nigerians in the past few decades?

Reports have further shown that out of the estimated proportion of those killed, 80% of the victims are between the age brackets of 18-25 years. This simply suggests that the majority of the victims are youths.

Recently, not less than 10 students have been reportedly killed by cult groups in Kogi State University, leaving many of the students wondering of who would be next on the death toll?

As a keen observer, the cause for the incessant killings in Kogi State University can be traced to the nonchalant attitude of the various stakeholders to nip the issue at stake in the Bud as at when needed.

This has further generated into other root problems such as low academic performance, emotional instabilities, fear, etc.

Way back to its history, cultism is believed to have originated particularly in Africa as a result of African traditional system of worship, which is known for the reference of supreme beings and entities as well as ancestors.

They also believe in mystical powers of life. Hierarchy is an interesting thing in any form of religion and especially in secret cults. They tend to have a history with intimidation, threatening, killing, rape, arson, and robbery.

In Nigeria, cultism started as a movement to fight for the rights and privileges of students popularly championed by the Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka. At its inception, the movement was a noble and just cause to fight for the voiceless within the four walls of the varsity.

It became apparent later that some students cannot fit into this class thus, began the mushrooming of other groups or cults who constituted themselves into a protection group that fought and advanced the “rights and privileges” of their members including passing exams, acquiring girlfriends, accommodation, etc.That was when a noble idea began to derail till it decayed.

The effect of cultism on the learning process cannot be exhausted as both intra and inter-cult clashes negatively affect students because it often leads to outbreak of violence on the campus which leaves students wounded, maimed or killed as the case may be.

It sometimes leads to rustication or expulsion of both innocent and guilty students. There is no gainsaying the fact that when any of the aforementioned happens, the learning process, the psyche of students and the peace of the campus are adversely affected. In cases of closure, hospitalization, suspension or incarceration, the resultant effect is that learning is suspended for some period of time.

Having established the effects of cultism, there is need to fully understand its dynamics and operations in the parlance of the modern day school setting.

Cult groups on campuses come in shades. There are the hardened and the peripheral. The latter quickly shed their obnoxious affiliation once they fling the doors of the Ivory Towers behind them, barely enduring the frightening reign of chaos.

The former are career cultists who would graduate to mind-boggling dare-devilry. Whichever one, they can all be re-orientated into orderly, civilized conduct. The popular groups are Aye, , Black bra, Daughters of Jezebel, Viqueens, Kegite club among others.

In summary, the university authorities should improve facilities and living conditions on campuses so as to minimize perceived strain in the social system.

The universities should also be reorganized, funded and provided with sports facilities so as to make them attractive, involving, so that youthful exuberances of students will find a rewarding outlet in competitive sports like football, athletics and others which could engage students in their spare times.

The idea of students forming vigilante groups to monitor cultists should be encouraged and well supervised. Prompt action concerning cases of cultism is also a necessary condition as delay in taking actions against offenders worsens the situation.

It is recommended that any member of the public, no matter how highly placed, linked with the activities of cultism on campus should be tracked down and brought to book. These among host of other recommendations would help in a fight against the death messenger - cultism.

NB: The writer proposed a campaign tagged "Anti-Cultism Advocacy" to fight against cultism on Nigeria campuses. The general public would be informed when the campaign commences.

Israel Arogbonlo

...We have create prosperity for unborn generations

The executive governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, has said that his administration is still the best in the history of the state.

The governor made the statement when he signed 16 bills into law on Monday, at the state capital in Lokoja.

According to Bello, his administration has create wealth for unborn generations in the state.

The governor also said that his administration has shown the people that they are at the centre of his government

Bello said he is appreciative of the support the people showed his administration during the House of Assembly elections in the state.

Bello also said that his government, through its deeds, has shown to the people of Kogi that “we have them at heart”.

The governor also said that he is not surprised that the people of the state has shown great appreciation during the House of Assembly elections in the state.

This was made known by the governor’s chief press secretary, Mohammed Onogwu, who also gave more details about the bills that were assented to by the governor.

He said: ”Surely, we have made the state to be more prosperous for ourselves and the unborn generations.

“We have shown to the good people of Kogi state that we have them at heart, and I am not surprised for the wonderful reward and appreciation by the people during the last house of assembly elections," he said.

Israel Arogbonlo

It is not longer news that Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has confirmed that he is interested in the State governorship election.

The Senator reportedly made his intention known in a meeting of the People Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in his Ayetoro-Gbede constituency on Saturday.

Melaye posted a cryptic message on his official twitter and instagram handles after report of his intention to contest for the November 16 Kogi governorship election surfaced online.

In reaction, many Kogites alongside host of others took to their social media handles to express their excitement over Dino's intention to rescue the state out of bad governance.

According to Friday Egbo, "I'm so happy with this news.God willing, you will be the next Governor of Kogi state."

Adetoyin Omotayo described it as a welcome development.

"This is a good one. Kogi people will enjoy good leadership under Dino. We are lucky to have a man like him in the race."

While Ohunene Grace, an upcoming Nollywood star, pledged her full support for Dino.

"I pledge my 100% support for Senator Dino Melaye. A man of the people."

Abdulmalik Taiwo wished the Senator a good success and called on his fellow Kogites to support Dino for a better Kogi.

It be recalled that the Senator launched a movement popularly known as 'Kogi Koya' sometime in May 2019 to kick against bad governance in the state.




[i]Israel Arogbonlo

It is not longer news that Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has confirmed that he is interested in the State governorship election.

The Senator reportedly made his intention known in a meeting of the People Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in his Ayetoro-Gbede constituency on Saturday.

Melaye posted a cryptic message on his official twitter and instagram handles after report of his intention to contest for the November 16 Kogi governorship election surfaced online.

In reaction, many Kogites alongside host of others took to their social media handles to express their excitement over Dino's intention to rescue the state out of bad governance.

According to Friday Egbo, "I'm so happy with this news.God willing, you will be the next Governor of Kogi state."

Adetoyin Omotayo described it as a welcome development.

"This is a good one. Kogi people will enjoy good leadership under Dino. We are lucky to have a man like him in the race."

While Ohunene Grace, an upcoming Nollywood star, pledged her full support for Dino.

"I pledge my 100% support for Senator Dino Melaye. A man of the people."

Abdulmalik Taiwo wished the Senator a good success and called on his fellow Kogites to support Dino for a better Kogi.

It be recalled that the Senator launched a movement popularly known as 'Kogi Koya' sometime in May 2019 to kick against bad governance in the state.




[/i]Israel Arogbonlo

It is not longer news that Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has confirmed that he is interested in the State governorship election.

The Senator reportedly made his intention known in a meeting of the People Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in his Ayetoro-Gbede constituency on Saturday.

Melaye posted a cryptic message on his official twitter and instagram handles after report of his intention to contest for the November 16 Kogi governorship election surfaced online.

In reaction, many Kogites alongside host of others took to their social media handles to express their excitement over Dino's intention to rescue the state out of bad governance.

According to Friday Egbo, "I'm so happy with this news.God willing, you will be the next Governor of Kogi state."

Adetoyin Omotayo described it as a welcome development.

"This is a good one. Kogi people will enjoy good leadership under Dino. We are lucky to have a man like him in the race."

While Ohunene Grace, an upcoming Nollywood star, pledged her full support for Dino.

"I pledge my 100% support for Senator Dino Melaye. A man of the people."

Abdulmalik Taiwo wished the Senator a good success and called on his fellow Kogites to support Dino for a better Kogi.

It be recalled that the Senator launched a movement popularly known as 'Kogi Koya' sometime in May 2019 to kick against bad governance in the state.

It was a black Monday in Kogi State University (KSU) as unidentified man stabbed a female student on the breast for refusing her phone to be stolen.

The Nation gathered that the victim, who was identified as Kudirat Yakubu, a predigree Microbiology student, was attacked at around 1 am at the Inikpi female hostel.

Eyewitnesses' account of the story confirmed that she was attacked while going to ease herself in the toilet.

Read More: http://community.thenationonlineng.net/forum/hoodlums-attack-hostel-stab-ksu-female-student-cuts-off-breast

A SS3 student of Jubril Martins Memorial College, Iponri Lagos, Rafiu Adagun, has been beaten to death during the ongoing West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) by a gardener, Femi Aderounmu.

Eyewitnesses said the 15-year-old was killed after Aderounmu laid an ambush for him following a rift, which was settled by the school authorities earlier.

A source in the school said: “On the 15th of May after writing Literature exam, he (Rafiu) was on his way to prepare for his elder brother’s child’s naming.

READ MORE: https://thenationonlineng.net/school-gardener-beats-waec-candidate-to-death/

A SS3 student of Jubril Martins Memorial College, Iponri Lagos, Rafiu Adagun, has been beaten to death during the ongoing West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) by a gardener, Femi Aderounmu.

Eyewitnesses said the 15-year-old was killed after Aderounmu laid an ambush for him following a rift, which was settled by the school authorities earlier.

A source in the school said: “On the 15th of May after writing Literature exam, he (Rafiu) was on his way to prepare for his elder brother’s child’s naming.

READ MORE: https://thenationonlineng.net/school-gardener-beats-waec-candidate-to-death/

A SS3 student of Jubril Martins Memorial College, Iponri Lagos, Rafiu Adagun, has been beaten to death during the ongoing West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) by a gardener, Femi Aderounmu.

Eyewitnesses said the 15-year-old was killed after Aderounmu laid an ambush for him following a rift, which was settled by the school authorities earlier.

A source in the school said: “On the 15th of May after writing Literature exam, he (Rafiu) was on his way to prepare for his elder brother’s child’s naming.

READ MORE: https://thenationonlineng.net/school-gardener-beats-waec-candidate-to-death/

As a keen observer of good governance, I would like us to know that no government can perform 100% without having the full support of the people at the grassroots. Knowing fully well that no government can be island of knowledge in a state where we need ourselves to build a great nation.

Based on the ongoing political downturns in Kogi, I would like to draw our attention to why we must embrace the “Kogi Koya” movement led by Senator Dino Melaye. Here are the benefits you would derived from joining the movement:

1. The movement gives room to a government of the people, by the people and for the people. A true definition of DEMOCRACY.

2. It allows all inclusive government where everyone can participate in decision making particularly in the best interest of our DEAR STATE- KOGI.

3. It advocates a system that fights against HARDSHIP, DEPRESSION and MOLESTATION of the good people of Kogi.

4. The movement believes in good governance as what should be obtainable in the state particularly in terms of policy making. In lieu with this, the movement calls for a “people oriented” government that gives room for FEEDBACKS.

5. The movement is out to silent all forces against the GOODWILL of the right thinking members of the state.

6. The movement is strictly meant for all LOVERS of good governance and development in Kogi state particularly sons and daughters of the CONFLUENCE STATE.

7. Lastly, the movement gives you the opportunity to bring back sanity to the impoverished state of affairs in the state.

Written by Israel Arogbonlo, Lokoja

The police in Lagos have rescued a two-year-old child abducted from the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Church (MFM) regional headquarters in Agege in March.

Baby Esther Ojo was recovered in an operation led by the Igando Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Taiwo Kasumu, a Chief Superintendent (CSP).

The police also arrested the kidnappers, Nwaigbo Magnus and Sixtus Osunwoke Egwim, who were waiting to collect ransom at the location they asked the baby’s parents to bring the money.

It was gathered that the police have been on their trail since they established contact with the kid’s parents Mr and Mrs Oladipo Ojo to demand ransom.

Read More: https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-police-rescue-toddler-kidnapped-from-mfm/

A suspected drug peddler has said he makes over N3.6 million yearly from the illicit trade.

Olukoya Ayodele, 26, told operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) that he has been in the business since 2016.

His colleague, Victor Godwin, 30, described factory workers as their major customers.

RRS said in a statement yesterday that the duo were arrested in Alausa, Ikeja, following intelligence report by its operatives’ decoy that was mandated to uncover illicit drugs being distributed in the area.

Read More: https://thenationonlineng.net/i-make-n3-6m-from-selling-hard-drugs-says-suspect/

The Police Command in Plateau has recovered the decomposed body of Miss Mercy Naan, a 23-year-old 200 level student of the University of Jos.

Mr. Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the command, in a statement on Monday in Jos, said that Naan, a student of marketing, was declared missing by her parents on May 3.

“The body was recovered on Sunday, May 5, after we received information of an unbearable odour from room 23 in Zion Hostel of the University.

Read More: https://thenationonlineng.net/police-recover-decomposed-body-of-missing-university-of-jos-student/

An Ebute-Meta Magistrates’ Court, Lagos yesterday extended till June 10, its remand order against a dismissed Police Inspector, Olalekan Ogunyemi, accused of killing a football fan, Kolade Johnson.

This means that Ogunyemi, 45, who has already spent 30 days in Ikoyi Prison custody following his remand by the court on April 5, will now stay in custody for 35 more days or 65 days in total.

Magistrate A.O. Salawu extended the remand order because the advice on the case which was expected from the Office of the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is not yet out.

Ogunyemi was not in court yesterday and no reason was given by the police, for his absence.

Read More: https://thenationonlineng.net/updated-kolade-johnson-court-extends-remand-order-on-dismissed-police-inspector/

Ahead of the cinema release of the new movie which she stars in, ‘Heaven’s Hell’, on May 10, 2019, Nollywood actress Nse Ikpe-Etim has condemned the alleged sexual harassment of women labelled prostitutes by police officers after a raid on an Abuja night club.

She disclosed this on Saturday during an event she hosted with her fans at the event, tagged, ‘Conversation with Nse’ which took place in Lekki, Lagos.

While relating on the incident, the actress said that: “being a prostitute is not a crime. It is a job they chose.”

Speaking earlier during the session on the roe of money in relationships, she advised me to “be ready because women have decided that we will work. We will no longer rely on men. When I say work, it’s real work ooo. All work is work.”

Read also: https://thenationonlineng.net/being-a-prostitute-is-not-a-crime-says-nse-ikpe-etim/

The organised labour in Kogi State on Wednesday told Governor Yahaya Bello to pay the outstanding salaries due to the workers in the state or forget his second- term bid.

Governor Bello is believed to owing workers between 8- 8 months salary arrears with local government workers, primary school teachers and pensioners as the worst affected as they are being paid ‘miserable percentages’ of their salaries.

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Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has said the Independent National Electoral Commission lacks the power to withhold his certificate of return.
Okorocha was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the February 23 Imo West senatorial election.

In his petition to INEC on Tuesday, Okorocha said he was not happy that the body decided to withhold his certificate of return after he was announced as the winner of the election. But INEC claimed the declaration was made under duress.

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Barcelona Captain, Lionel Messi, put the team on the verge of Champions League final by scoring twice in a 3-0 home win over Liverpool in Wednesday’s semi-final first leg encounter.

His brace took his goal tally for the Catalans to a remarkable 600 in the process.

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The Prime Minister Theresa May has sacked her Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson.

The sack followed an investigation into an information leak from the National Security Council.

Read More: https://www.newdawnngr.com/2019/05/01/breaking-theresa-may-sacks-defence-secretary/

Massive deployment has hit the Presidential Villa, Abuja with many security operatives and civil servants affected, our correspondent reports. Circular to this effect had been issued and affected staff has since been communicated to.

The transfers, our correspondent reports affected many staff, including those who had been in the villa for over two decades. The deployment comes a month to the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari for the second term on Wednesday, 29th May,this year.

Read More: https://www.newdawnngr.com/2019/05/01/scores-leave-presidential-villa/

Aliyu, who was detained in Saudi on suspicion of drug trafficking, was released on Tuesday.

Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, announced the Federal Government has secured her release.

In reaction, many Nigerians took the social media to express their heartfelt towards the development.

Read more: https://thenationonlineng.net/five-things-you-dont-know-about-zainab-aliyu/

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday reiterated that no part of the country, regardless of its geographical location or political leaning, would suffer neglect during his administration.

Buhari disclosed this at the inauguration and handing over of Erosion/Flood Control and Road Improvement projects at the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa.

The President, who was represented by the Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Danbazau, said that the project was one of the ecological intervention programmes approved for the first quarter of 2018.

Read more: https://www.newdawnngr.com/2019/04/30/no-part-of-nigeria-will-suffer-neglect-during-my-time-as-president-buhari/

Hours before she was released, hundreds of students of Maitama University, Kano on Tuesday protested the detention of their colleague, Zainab Aliyu by Saudi Arabia authorities over alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

Aliyu, who was arrested and detained in Saudi Arabia on December 24, 2018 over a bag which allegedly contained hard drugs, was however released today.

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Dr. Sidi Ali Mohammed, a member of the Presidential Committee on the North East Initiative (PCNI), has disclosed Boko Haram fighters receive monthly payments of N30, 000 000 for their efforts in elongating the insurgency that has been raging in the North-East since 2014.

Mohammed, who is the Head of the Humanitarian Assistance and Rehabilitation arm of the PCNI, lamented that Boko Haram has been hijacked and operates like a cartel.

“I will give you an example. The Nigerian military for example, gets N1, 000 per day for being in the North East, at the war front, as an allowance,” he said.

Read More: https:///2Y1IyOd

West Ham have delivered a blow to Tottenham’s top four hopes, as Michail Antonio’s second half strike gave them a 1-0 victory, the first goal scored by a visiting team at the new stadium.

This was the fifth match in all competitions for Mauricio Pochettino’s men at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and they had won the previous four without conceding a goal, but that run was ended after 67 minutes in the London derby in superb fashion.

Marko Arnautovic found Antonio with a fantastic ball over the top of the Spurs defence and the Englishman controlled the ball with his chest before firing past Hugo Lloris.

Watch video: https:///2PALuhO

Contrary to the news making the round that comic actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe has passed on, the actor in a video has assured his fans that he is presently abroad and receiving treatment.

Looking healthier, the actor said: “My fans both young and old, in Nigeria, I am in America in Rhoda Island. That is where I am receiving treatment. I am being taken care of and nothing is wrong with me.

Watch video: https:///2UWIwd8

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If you are a pet owner like was said by one of the speakers at the event, when you vaccinate your animal you are actually protecting yourself because the diseases like rabies and other diseases are in one way or the other transmissible to humans.

So if you vaccinate your animals against these diseases you are actually protecting yourselves against the diseases especially the zoonotic ones. In poultry for instance or livestock production that are very big economic issues, vaccination could protect investments.

Read more: https://www.newdawnngr.com/2019/04/26/protecting-yourself-vaccinating-pets-expert/

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has cleared Star Plus FC of Ngwo, to play the final of the FA cup competition in Enugu on Sunday.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Star Plus FC was alleged to have used unregistered players in the semifinal match of the competition against Giant Brillars FC.

The matter which came up immediately after the semifinal on April 16, in which Star Plus won by a lone goal, was forwarded to NFF in Abuja by the state FA for verification.

Read More: https://www.newdawnngr.com/2019/04/26/nff-clears-star-plus-fc-fa-cup-final/

Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Friday said that it was important to inculcate the knowledge of drums and its rhythm in younger generations, particularly children.

Amosun disclosed this during a roundtable conference with International and Local Master Drummers held at the Olumo Rock tourist complex in continuation of the African Drum Festival holding in Abeokuta.

The governor noted that it was important to begin to position the drum as a tool for education, socialisation, cultural and economic advancement.

Read More: https://www.newdawnngr.com/2019/04/26/drums-younger-generations-amosun/

A political analyst and social commentator Ademola Adigun, has jumped to the defence of President of the Senate Bukola Saraki against the allegations of inappropriateness by the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The former Lagos State Governor had on Sunday accused the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, of allegedly hijacking and padding national budgets for the four years that the party had been in power.

He made the allegations in a statement made available to journalists by his media aide, Tunde Rahman, saying the two presiding officers of the National Assembly always padded the budgets with pet projects that profited them while they cut funds appropriated to projects that would have benefited Nigerians.

Read more: https://thebelltimesng.com/2019/04/24/nass-not-a-rubber-stamp-arm-analyst-backs-saraki-over-tinubus-allegations/

Social commentator and Professor of Communication at the Kennesaw State University, USA, Farooq Kperogi has described the lawyers representing President Muhammadu Buhari at the ongoing presidential election tribunal for questioning the citizenship of the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar as historically and constitutionally illiterate.

The PDP Presidential candidate is challenging the announcement of President Buhari at the Presidential election tribunal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the February 23rd Presidential election.

Prof Farooq said this on his weekly “Note from Atlanta” opinion article titled “Atiku’s citizenship and Buhari’s illiterate lawyers“, saying the president has always had a penchant for attracting underwhelming, intellectual incurious rubes.

He said, “The law of attraction says like attracts like, which explains why Muhammadu Buhari is a magnet for mediocrities. Almost all his appointees are, like him, underwhelming, intellectually incurious rubes. It’s no wonder that even the lawyers he assembled to defend his unprecedentedly audacious electoral robbery are also risible dolts”.

Read more: https://thebelltimesng.com/2019/04/21/atikus-citizenship-buharis-lawyers-are-historically-constitutionally-illiterate-prof-farooq/

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, has debunked claims that Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba race, was the last born of an Igbo prince.

Reacting to Ohaneze Ndigbo counter claim to a statement by Ooni of Ife Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II that Igbo community originated from Ile-Ife, the Oluwo insisted the alleged claim by Ohaneze Ndigbo was not correct and misleading.

Ohaneze Ndigbo had claimed: “Odudunwa (Last born), later called Oduduwa was an Igbo Prince, who occupied Ile-Ife but the Yoruba saw him as a god because he was very powerful and had magical powers.

“The Yorubas learnt and spoke Igbo language then and that is the reason for the similarity between Igbo and Yoruba language.”

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