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The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Wednesday presented MANCAP certificates to KAM Holding Limited amidst applause and commendations for its consistency in tbe growth of the nation’s economy.


The MANCAP, which stands for Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme, is issued for products manufactured in Nigeria before being introduced to the market.

The State Cordinator SON, Kwara Field Office, Mr. Ayeni Oyebola, appreciated KAM Industries for doing the needful that earned the company the approval, stressing that, “We must also appreciate the KAM technical character to stay in the industry. SON is happy to relate with you. On behalf of the DG/CEO of SON, I want to congratulate you.”

Speaking on behalf of the Group Managing Director, Dr. Yusuf Kamoru (MON), the Group Executive Director (Operations & Technical Services), Mr. S.K Moitra, thanked SON team, while giving the rundown of the strict procedure KAM went through to earn the MANCAP certificates.

According to him, “We had to make sure best equipments are imported from Spain, Germany, China, India and other neccessary countries so as to comply with international best practices. KAM is also customer-focused, as substandard products can be harmful. When manufacturers play with products, by rolling out substandard products, they are indirectly playing with the lives of customers.”

Mr. Moitra also thank the GMD, Dr. Yusuf as the brain behind the company, who started the company from the scratch with unwavering focus to obtain the best.

ROYAL NEWS reports that SON presented six MANCAP certificates for products under three (3) KAM Holding companies, which are: KAM Industries Nigeria Limited, KAM Steel Integrated Company Limited and DIMKIT Global Concept Limited.

Speaking on the feat, Engr. Afolabi Ayodele, the Senior Business Manager, revealed that usually, most companies struggle to get a single MANCAP certificate, but KAM Holdings achieved six certificates at once.

In her remark, the KAM Group Head (Regulatory & External Relations), Mrs. Nwanne Okafor, also thanked the SON team, adding that she believes Nigeria can still reclaim its position as the giant of Africa by getting rid of substandard products and adhering to best practices for the safety of consumers.

“The job is not over, KAM will continue to press towards higher quality,” she noted.

Photos of presentation of certificates by SON and cross section of KAM board and staff members below:

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Adequate and accurate publicity for women has been advocated for, even at the instance of gender discrimination, religious bigotry, cultural and traditional factors among other factors militating against them in the society.


This was the submision at a two day media training for political reporters organized by the Women Radio with support from United Nations Women and the Government of Canada held in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Thursday.

According to the CEO Women Radio, Toun Okewale Sonaiya, female politicians and leaders are not given the adequate media coverage as their male counterparts.

Okewale Sonaiya who spoke on “The 50:50 Strategy: An Inclusive, Responsive and Balanced Reporting ” highlighted the importance of fair and balanced reportage of women in politics especially as we draw nearer to the 2023 elections.

She said: “the media remains a powerful tool in shaping public perception and has a bigger role in emphasising gender-based political issues and as such participation of women in politics through the media should be an integral part of editorials and features” .

Sonaiya further emphasised on the need for the powerful Nigerian media to “embrace and practice gender equity and social inclusion for a sustainable media environment”.

Participants include journalists with disabilities from Print, Radio, Television and Digital media.

In his lecture, a media expert and CEO of MODISULT Media Concept, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, noted that women are key players in the society either as mothers, wives and daughters in the homes.

Citing reasons why women should be supported for political offices, Arowona said women are honest, trustworthy, authentic, supportive and empathetic. Such are the attribute of good leaders who should hold political offices and can deliver good governance to the masses.

In her presentation, Hajia Binta Abubakar Mora, explained gender disparity, as women are disadvantage in access to resources in comparison to men.

Mora charged media to encourage women with positive reportage, even as 2023 elections draw close.

According to her, “As of October 2017, out of 193 UN countries, 11 had a woman serving as head of state and 12 had a woman as head of government. Only ion nomadic countries are close to equal representation within parliaments with women making up to 41 per cent of their single -house parliament.

“Current trend in Nigerian politics shows that men are dominating the place of authority, with women relegated to the background. We need to make a difference by supporting women both from men and women.”

The founder of Women Communications Centre, an Ilorin-based Non-Governmental Organization, Hajia Nimota Goroso Giwa, said women are part of the struggles in the society in terms of pursuing sustainable Development Goals and are making positive impact in the society.

She thanked the organisers for the deep thoughts and commitments towards ensuring that the voice of women can be heard as well as projecting images of women in leadership positions in Nigeria.

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The Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development wishes to inform members of the public that the 10 government schools where the use of hijaab is disputed will remain shut until a later date.

This decision has been taken for safety reasons, ROYAL NEWS reports.

A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, listed the schools to include C&S College Sabo Oke, ST. Anthony College, Offa Road, ECWA School, Oja Iya, Surulere Baptist Secondary School, Bishop Smith Secondary School, Agba Dam, CAC Secondary School Asa Dam road, St. Barnabas Secondary School Sabo Oke, St. John School Maraba, St. Williams Secondary School Taiwo Isale, and St. James Secondary School Maraba.

“The government therefore directs schoolchildren and teachers in the affected schools to remain at home until the contrary is announced. The government remains committed to fairness, pluralism, and respect for the law and rights of every citizen at all times,” the statement said.

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UNILORIN, AL-Hikmah varsities’ best graduating students to bag Gbenga Power Foundation scholarships



(L-R) Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Mr. Kayode Alabi discussing with Hon. Gbenga Oyekunle a.k.a Gbenga Power at the weekend PHOTO: ROYAL NEWS CREW

A frontline philanthropist and promoter of Gbenga Power Foundation, Hon. Gbenga Oyekunle, has expressed readiness to establish annual award to the best graduating Students from Al-Hikmah University and the University of Ilorin.


This, according to him, will further promote merit, excellence and dedication among youths in tertiary institutions towards enhancing nation-building process through qualitative education as well as curb various social vices and insecurity among others.

ROYAL NEWS reports that the foundation had given scholarship to over 2,000 students across the the 16 local government areas of the state and focus attention on empowerment and sports development of the youth among others.



Oyekunle stated this at the weekend during the 8th Anniversary of Gbenga Power Foundation held in Igbaja, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

He noted that the process of building a virile nation is beyond government stressing that, “No government can satisfy the needs of the entire citizenry.


“Hence there is need for wealthy individuals to contribute their quota. Through our foundation, Gbenga Power Foundation which was established about eight years ago, we have been able to thousands of indigent people especially women, youths and widows. We are not stopping at that, arrangements are on top gear to do more by expanding the scope of coverage.”

He also added that, “the foundation would also announce the introduction of financial intervention to serve as palliative to support Medium and Small Scale investments to people to boost their business as well as the construction of multi-dimensional sports centre in Ilorin with free borehole for communities that lacks drinkable water.”

Speaking at the event, the Kwara State Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi called on wealthy individuals and philanthropists to emulate Gbenga Power Foundation by playing active part in alleviating poverty in the Society.



The Deputy Governor noted that government alone cannot meet the needs of the people and commended Hon. Gbenga Oyekunle for empowering the people adding that the State government would continue to support efforts geared towards empowering the downtrodden.



Also speaking, a member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Saheed Popoola, thanked the foundation for torching the lives of the people through various empowerment programmes, maintaining that such gesture deserve applauds and encouragement.

The event also witnessed the presentation of humanitarian award of excellence to Hon. Gbenga Oyekunle for his numerous intervention in grassroot development and social mobilization.

Facts have emerged on the numerous corrupt activities going on in the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN) to defruad and infringe huge discomfort on unsuspecting members of the public with little or no regard to the nation’s economic situation.

According to the act which established FAAN as a government agency, “FAAN is a service organization statutorily charged to manage all Commercial Airports in Nigeria and provide service to both passenger and cargo airlines.

“Generally, to create conditions for the development in the most economic and efficient manner of air transport and the services connected with it.”

While it is also expected that FAAN will create enabling atmosphere for members of the public carryout lawful operations within the airport premises ROYAL NEWS however gathered that with strong connivance with a private outfit, BASHFAST INTERNATIONAL VENTURE LIMITED, FAAN refused to provide parking space for visitors to the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.

In order to create undue chance of generating money for the firm under the guise of regulating traffic, some agents were positioned at different locations within the airport premises, they will ignorantly direct you to parking spaces and clampdown your vehicle after 1-2 minutes and impose N25,000 fine on victims.
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Falling victim of this charlatans is one of the most frustrating things that can ever happen to patriotic Nigerians as you’re expected to pay amount not less than 75 percent of the proposed N30, 000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers.

A victim, Mr. Abdulmalik Ibrahim, who narrated his ordeal on Friday expressed dissatisfaction over the FG arrangement of carrying out renovation and expansion at the airport with no cognisance attention to befitting parking space thereby causing hardship on motorists

He noted that the airport is nobody’s house and there is need for adequate orientation and proper traffic direction for drivers, “Imagine, what become of a driver,  especially a first timer, who had conveyed his principal to the airport to hurriedly catch up with a flight and you quickly assist him or her to the departure terminal and before returning, your us been clamped?

“Annoyingly, you will be fined N25,000 for an offence you never committed. While many are there frustrated due to the ineffectiveness of the airport authority and lack of policy framework to legally generate revenue money for FAAN by creating commercial parking lots where visitors/drivers can conniviently keep their vehicles at very moderate charges with timing.
 
“I met so many people whose car had been clamped for over 7 hours, denying them access to meet up with daily engagements even when some of provided evidence of ill-health.

“Findings however revealed that the private firm was registered by a top management staff of the agency to generate money not minding the hardship on the innocent members of the public.

“We urge the Minister for Aviation, Hon. Hadi Sirika as well as the leadership of national assembly to come to the aid of innocent Nigerians who might fall victim of the illegal act with no financial capacity to secure bail.


“There is need for inter-agency collaboration within the airport premises by empowering the Federal Road Safety Commission , (FRSC) who are saddled with obligations of regulating traffic to take full charge of such assignment with proper traffic signs/direction and orientation and not engaging an professional outfit in such onus task.


“Because of the sensitivity of traffic at the airport, it is advisable that professionalespecailly officials of FAAN who would not only be after witchhauting drivers but rather, provide free atmosphere and not caused the nation embarrassment in the sight of foreigners who might soon fall victim of their dastard acts.

Ibrahim however stressed “that the deal is no doubt fraudulent, self-serving, unpatriotic, condemnable and unfair to the Nigerian citizenry as the money are not adequately remitted to the appropriate authority rather , it is for private purpose.”

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The Kwara Youths Congress, (KYC), an umbrella body of youth associations across the state on Monday issued the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, (APC), Hon. Bashiru Bolarinwa, a quit notice, urging him to resign his appointment with immediate effect.

Speaking to journalists shortly after an emergency meeting held in Ilorin today 26th of August 2019, the Spokesperson of the group, Mr. Ibrahim Abdullahi, who read the resolutions of the group, gave the party seven days ultimatum to remove Hon. Bolarinwa from office.

Ibrahim, who is also the Coordinator of Ilorin Emirate Youths Assembly, noted that, “We have carefully watched the trend of political happenings in the state in the last few days and we hereby lend our voice to corroborate the position of other stakeholders in the state who have earlier called for the party chairman’s removal.

“Hon. Bolarinwa’s greed, disloyalty attitude to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq doesn’t portray that of a true party helmsman who is expected to foster prudence, peace, unity and prosperity among members. He has demonstrated high level of greed, indiscipline, arrogance and insubordination against the highest ruling class in the state.”


"We are urging him to retrace his step. Apologies unreservedly immediately to our governor and plead his loyalty to him so that the governor can continue to achieve is god given aim of repositioning the state without any unnecessary distraction for within.


"It won’t be out of place to state that there is urgent need for the review of the current political arrangement in the state vis a vis across party structure. Presently, The Governor is from Kwara Central and minister of state for transport, Deputy Governor and minister of information is from Kwara South, while only the Speaker of the Kwara State House Assembly is from Kwara North.

“We hereby urged the APC national leadership to urgently oust Hon. Bolarinwa and allow an experienced party man from Kwara North to replace him. Failure to heed to our demand will lead to total takeover and shutdown of the APC secretariat by our members.”

The group therefore pledged its unalloyed loyalty and support to the peaceful co-existence of Kwarans especially youths towards national consciousness and democratic advancement.
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The Kwara Youths Congress, (KYC), an umbrella body of youth associations across the state on Monday issued the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, (APC), Hon. Bashiru Bolarinwa, a quit notice, urging him to resign his appointment with immediate effect.

Speaking to journalists shortly after an emergency meeting held in Ilorin today 26th of August 2019, the Spokesperson of the group, Mr. Ibrahim Abdullahi, who read the resolutions of the group, gave the party seven days ultimatum to remove Hon. Bolarinwa from office.

Ibrahim, who is also the Coordinator of Ilorin Emirate Youths Assembly, noted that, “We have carefully watched the trend of political happenings in the state in the last few days and we hereby lend our voice to corroborate the position of other stakeholders in the state who have earlier called for the party chairman’s removal.

“Hon. Bolarinwa’s greed, disloyalty attitude to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq doesn’t portray that of a true party helmsman who is expected to foster prudence, peace, unity and prosperity among members. He has demonstrated high level of greed, indiscipline, arrogance and insubordination against the highest ruling class in the state.”


"We are urging him to retrace his step. Apologies unreservedly immediately to our governor and plead his loyalty to him so that the governor can continue to achieve is god given aim of repositioning the state without any unnecessary distraction for within.


"It won’t be out of place to state that there is urgent need for the review of the current political arrangement in the state vis a vis across party structure. Presently, The Governor is from Kwara Central and minister of state for transport, Deputy Governor and minister of information is from Kwara South, while only the Speaker of the Kwara State House Assembly is from Kwara North.

“We hereby urged the APC national leadership to urgently oust Hon. Bolarinwa and allow an experienced party man from Kwara North to replace him. Failure to heed to our demand will lead to total takeover and shutdown of the APC secretariat by our members.”

The group therefore pledged its unalloyed loyalty and support to the peaceful co-existence of Kwarans especially youths towards national consciousness and democratic advancement.
https://www.fellowpress.com/politics/60688/remove-kwara-apc-chairman-now-or-we-take-over-kwara-youths-warn/

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The Board of Directors of Heart and Capital Nigeria limited, a leading agrifocused company has recorded tremendous boost as it rewarded investors with 15percent return on their capital investment.

Heart and capital is an agric revolutionary company with over 1,000 acres farmland and mentorship of no fewer than 4,000 youths on agribusiness across Nigeria.

The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mallam Umar Adelodun, who spoke to journalist in Ilorin at the weekend, disclosed that, “The reward was part of proceeds from the well-rounded performance in the ‘Cassava Proxy Farm’ project.”

According to him, “It is a product of the company’s investment platform that allow individuals and corporate bodies to make profit by keying into proxy farming ended with multimillion naira being paid out to the investors with 15% return on investment.

“The project focus was cassava and it was planted on 50 hectares of land with one acre of land being minimum land available for investment. The proxy farming initiative which lasted for 10 months was established as a means for individuals and corporate bodies to diversify their source of income through agriculture, create jobs, support the Federal Government’s policy direction to reduce the nation’s over reliance on crude oil which is no longer reliable as its price has continued to dwindle over time and also to further support the United Nation’s climate action goal.”

He however described the project as the beginning of many success stories which was achieved as a result of the consistent and sustained effort by the company to focus on the needs for clients to get the best out of their investment, through provision of excellent service, accountability and continued investment in industry expertise that
reinforces our business value.

In her remarks, an investor, Hajia Fatima Zahra, disclosed that, “I was in search of an investment plan that was both profitable and Halal and Heart & Capital provided me with the best suitable plan. The only regret I have is not investing even more in the Heart and capital proxy farming platform.”

Similarly, an investment advisor, Mr. Olumide Lawson (CFA) who also participated in the project said: “The proxy farming experience was an excellent one for me. For a business executive like myself, the experience provided me with the exposure I desired to the agriculture sector. I was happy to receive the periodic update reports and video, which made me feel very close to the progress of the farm. I am a very happy “proxy farmer” indeed and look forward to more investment opportunities from H&C.”

The Media Director, Heart and Capital Nigeria limited, Ms Rasheedat Daibu, however reiterated that the success of the cassava proxy farm and yearning of clients for more investment opportunities has inspired a more profitable initiative by the company.

Daibu noted that, “Something bigger and better is coming from our Assetmart with even more returns and security of investment…it is important to us that more people benefit from the new investment opportunity hence, we are making provisions to ensure that the project accommodate more individuals, corporate bodies and government parastatals.

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No fewer than 10,000 households on Sunday benefitted from Eid-el-Kabir Sallah Packages distributed by the Zakat House of Kuwait in collaboration with Darul Kitab Oragnization for Relief and Peace as palliative for good living.


The Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Nigeria, Amb. Abdulaziz Albishir Bu Uthman, stated this while speaking on Sunday with journalists in Abuja shortly after the distribution reiterated his commitments to strengthening the diplomatic ties between Nigeria and State of Kuwait.

He noted that the relationship will further foster sustainable global peace and mutual economic prosperity.

Items distributed includes food stuffs, meat, noodles and groundnut oil among others to over 5,000 households.


The gesture was carried out by Zakat House of Kuwait in collaboration with Darul-Kitab organization for Relief and Peace in different location locations in Abuja and Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as parts of efforts towards eradicating poverty and finding succor to the lives of the poor.


According to Ambassador Bu Uthman, “Kuwaitian and Nigerian have aged-long diplomatic tides which have over the years translated into economic harmony among the two nations. I am here to ensure that the relationship continue to remain cordial and even stronger.


“It is on this note that we are distributing food items to our
brothers, sisters and children so as to make them feel relief during sallah festival. By the grace of God, we shall not stop at that; we shall continue to do our best towards ensuring the peace continue to reign globally.


“However, it is pertinent to also appeal to our brothers to avoid all acts of terrorism capable of truncating the desired peaceful co-existence in our society. There is an urgent need to wage war against kidnapping, insurgency and armed robbery and embrace unity, love and harmony in the land. We shall continue to support Nigeria government in this direction at all times.”


The envoy further commended the Executive Director of Darul-Kitab Organization for Relief and Peace, Sheikh Dr. AbdulKadir As-Salman, for justifying the confidence repose in him by ensuring judicious distribution of the items.


He further promised to guard the existing between Zakat House of Kuwait and Darul-Kitab Organization stressing that the relationship will no doubt impact positively of the less privilege.

The envoy also conveyed the sallah message of the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to President Muhammadu Buhari and the government and good people of Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.


In his remarks, Dr. As-Salman promised his unflinching commitment to sustaining the relationship stressing that only in an atmosphere of peace that growths and development can be achieved. 

https://www.fellowpress.com/news/60213/eid-el-kabir-10000-nigerian-households-receive-relief-package-from-kuwait-govt/

Insecurity: Group canvasses for national debate on Pre-Shipment Inspection cancellation 

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The federal government has been urged to embark on research on the need to combat insecurity in the nation by revisiting the lacuna in ports across the country.


A Non-Governmental Organization, the Social Integrity Network, (SIN) in a statement issued at the weekend, attributed the cancellation of the Pre-Shipment Inspection to the reason why the fight against insurgency is still failing.


Spokesperson of the group, Mallam Ibrahim Issah, noted that there is need for a public debate to address the merit or demerit of the action as approved by the Nigeria Customs Service some years back.


"If the federal government is really after the protection of lives and property of Nigerians, there is need for President Muhammadu Buhari to reverse the policy with immediate effect and also probe further the damages done so far onnthe Nigeria's economy.


"This is reason why the huge sums of money voted to combat insecurity is yet to manifest while many Nigerians are dying on daily basis.


" We think it is worthwhile that a national debate be organised for experts to give their opinions on the Pre-Shipment Inspection cancellation while we urge the leadership of the 9th National Assembly to quickly investigate this action before it collapses Nigeria’s economy.


"It is saddening to note that the Pre-Shipment Inspection that was cancelled during the tenure of the former Comptroller of Customs, Alhaji Dikko Inde Abdullahi, has further paved ways for bandwagon effects. We want to categorically ask that, was the cancellation approval granted by the President and Commander-In-Chief, by the
leadership of the National Assembly, by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice or by their personal decision?"


However, the group also implored the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan to set up committee to instigate the activities of the Standard Organization of Nigeria to defend the many allegations against it by the manufacturers.


"There is need for SON to give detail accounts of how substandard roofing sheets are finding their ways into the Nigerian markets despite the MANCAP and SONCAP fees imposed on importers and exporters.

"If the Nigeria Custom Service and the Standard Organisation of Nigeria cannot fish out the Smugglers, the Federal Government of Nigeria should command the Department of State, Nigeria Police and the Presidential Committee on Trade Malpractices to join hands together to deploy the machineries in their arsenals to move into the matter and detect those behind the menace of smuggling in Nigeria", he added.

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Facts have emerged on the reasons why the federal government is yet to demystify the Boko Haram insurgents despite all the efforts of the Nigerian military troops.

The federal government was on Sunday urged to embark on research on the need to combat insecurity in the nation by revisiting the lacuna in ports across the country.

A Non-Governmental Organization, the Social Integrity Network, (SIN) in a statement issued at the weekend, attributed the cancellation of the Pre-Shipment Inspection to the reason why the fight against insurgency is still failing.

Spokesperson of the group, Mallam Ibrahim Issah, noted that there is need for a public debate to address the merit or demerit of the action as approved by the Nigeria Customs Service some years back.

"If the federal government is really after the protection of lives and property of Nigerians, there is need for President Muhammadu Buhari to reverse the policy with immediate effect and also probe further the damages done so far on the Nigeria's economy.

"This is reason why the huge sums of money voted to combat insecurity is yet to manifest while many Nigerians are dying on daily basis.

" We think it is worthwhile that a national debate be organised for experts to give their opinions on the Pre-Shipment Inspection cancellation while we urge the leadership of the 9th National Assembly to quickly investigate this action before it collapses Nigeria’s economy.

"It is saddening to note that the Pre-Shipment Inspection that was cancelled during the tenure of the former Comptroller of Customs, Alhaji Dikko Inde Abdullahi, has further paved ways for bandwagon effects. We want to categorically ask that, was the cancellation approval granted by the President and Commander-In-Chief, by the
leadership of the National Assembly, by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice or by their personal decision?"

However, the group also implored the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan to set up committee to instigate the activities of the Standard Organization of Nigeria to defend the many allegations against it by the manufacturers.

"There is need for SON to give detail accounts of how substandard roofing sheets are finding their ways into the Nigerian markets despite the MANCAP and SONCAP fees imposed on importers and exporters.

"If the Nigeria Custom Service and the Standard Organisation of Nigeria cannot fish out the Smugglers, the Federal Government of Nigeria should command the Department of State, Nigeria Police and the Presidential Committee on Trade Malpractices to join hands together to deploy the machineries in their arsenals to move into the matter and detect those behind the menace of smuggling in Nigeria", he added.
https://www.fellowpress.com/news/59744/boko-haram-why-nigerian-govt-is-yet-to-defeat-insurgents-group/

Alleged forged WAEC certificate: Kwara APC guber candidate set to bankroll multi million dollars to INEC to amend documents


Facts have emerged that the embattled governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress,  (APC), in Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq,  is making frantic efforts towards ensuring that the allegations questioning the authenticity of his West Africa Examination Council,  (WAEC) is stage-managed.

This followed the 30 days given to him to defend himself over the alleged forged result submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission,  (INEC) to contest the governorship election.

Sources confirmed that although, APC is at the early lead from all the results gathered from different wards across the state but that, "Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq may later put the party to shame if adequate measures are not properly put in place to save the ugly situation. "

Findings revealed that, the embattled APC governorship hopeful knowing fully well that his WAEC certificate is questionable, he has resolved to manouevre his ways by paying hundreds of millions of dollars to some staff of INEC in order to assist him replace the said forged WAEC certificate with his Primary School certificate (first leaving school certificate) in order save his face.

The gesture has also been packaged and shall be extended to the party leadership in order to get a soft landing in the ugly situation.

It was also gathered that Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq had once jolted the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu when he single handedly submitted the name of one Mr. Kayode Alabi, the Personal Assistant to Alhaji Isiaka Abdulrazaq (younger brother to Abdulrahman) was dubiously to the INEC headquarters as his running mate without the consent of neither the party structure, elders nor stakeholders in the state.

Furthermore, a case has been instituted against the APC gubernatorial candidate by one Adekunle Oluwafemi Abraham.

The case with suit number KWS/73/2019 has been assigned to the court of Justice Adenike Akinpelu.
In the writ of summons dated March 7, 2019, the court ordered the defendant (Abdurahman Abdulrazaq) to “ within 30 days enter an appearance in the matter.

The claimant Adekunle Abraham in his statement on oath alleged that while examining the personal particulars of the defendant, he was curious about the purported West African Examination Council (WAEC) school certificate No. SC180683 purportedly dated June, 1976.
According to him, the way the defendant’s name was written as” RASAQ A R” from his personal experience, the West African Examination Council( WAEC)

He further contended that the documents submitted by Abdulrazaq as his educational qualification was not issued by WAEC and thus, the defendant is not qualified to contest for the office of Governor of Kwara State whose election will hold on Saturday.

Abraham further urged the court to declare that the APC candidate lied on oath, submitted forged documents and stand disqualified from contesting the gubernatorial elections.
A source who confided to this medium however disclosed that the APC national working committee should be proactive and quickly convey a meetingaim order to save the party from being dragged to the mud by the 'desperate governorship candidate ' stressing that adequate court process should instituted in order to allow for his  replacement with another aspirant who took part in the party's primaries.

"Rather, if the party plays into the hands of the opposition,  the spirit of O'Toge people of Kwara State will not forgive them all", the source advised.

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Most people would have loved to have equality exercised not only in areas of gender right but in matters of responsibilities.

Such is welcome, only that men has always proved to be at the deciding side, even now still, even when women decide to experiment a switch.

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We may not have idea why he turned her down, but what we are sure of is the guilt that will follow the lady, at least for some moment, will be frightening.

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Even on her knees, the boyfriend still refused to say yes, though most men would have done that on one knee for his babe. Distraught and crying bitterly, refused to be comforted by her friend. Definitely, men don't always get yes too when proposing to ladies. So gender equality has once again manifested.

That was the ordeal of the lady who would not wait for a guy she fell in love for to propose to her.

https://www.fellowpress.com/gossip-news/49878/man-turned-girlfriend-proposing-even-kneeling-two-knees-failed/

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The Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has said any teacher who do not resume work or absent from duty would be dismissed, even as schools resume on Monday (tomorrow).

This came as Nigeria Union of Teachers vowed to embark on strike in what could be a solidarity support to over 21,000 teachers who will be sacked for not passing competency test conducted by the state government.

The governor and NUT as so far being at loggerheads as the government said the test questions were questions from primary four pupil but the teachers replied that it is only the Teachers Registration Council that can test them and adjudge them as quality or no.

Governor’s statement, signed on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan, reads:

KDSG to dismiss any teacher that is absent from duty



It has come to the notice of the Kaduna State Government that the state branch of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has declared an indefinite strike. This is an illegal action, and will not achieve its aim of derailing the education reforms being implemented by the government.

The Kaduna State Government is not available to be blackmailed into knowingly retaining unqualified teachers. Neither would it mortgage the future of two million primary school pupils because failed teachers are shamelessly mobilizing sentiment.

At the invitation of the Federal Ministry of Labour, the Kaduna State Government twice met in Abuja with the officials of the NLC and the NUT. The Governor Nasir El-Rufai personally led the Kaduna State delegation to the first meeting. During these interactions, KDSG made it clear that as an employer, it has every right to determine who its employees are or can be, and the minimum qualifications they must possess.

The Kaduna State Government wishes to inform the public that it has instructed its Education administrators to open registers in all its schools, starting from Monday, 8th January 2018. Any teacher that is absent from work will be treated with the consequences that pertain to absconding from duty under the Public Service Rules. There can be no doubt that KDSG will take firm and decisive disciplinary action against personnel who absent themselves from duty, including dismissal from service.

KDSG recalls that the NUT placed primary school pupils, who are the victims of failing teachers, in danger by pushing them into the streets to demonstrate for the retention of bad teachers. That ruse failed. Some union leaders are also likely to be prosecuted for assault, unlawful procession and destruction of public property when they attacked the State House of Assembly.

The children of the poor are the ones that attend public primary schools. We owe them a decent standard of education, and we shall provide it.
Source: http://www.fellowpress.com/news/49079/boko-haram-insurgents-have-been-defeated-army/

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Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has reiterated his commitment to prosecute those who issued 3 months ultimatum to the Igbos to vacate North.

Although the governor had issued the arrest order through the state ministry of justice in the state the next day the threat was issued, but no arrest or prosecution had been made till date.

Mr el-Rufai, while receiving Igbo delegate Assembly as well as Igbo chiefs resident in North, said no matter how long it takes, those behind the provocative statement will no go unpunished.

READ ALSO: Why Police did not arrest Arewa Youths

The governor noted that Kaduna state has been negatively affected by several crisis and that he would not tolerate such careless comments capable of inciting violence and hatred among the people.

"Since the press conference where the quit notice was issued was conducted in Kaduna, Arewa Youth must be arrested and brought to justice no matter how long.

"If the meeting were held anywhere else, we would just have condemned it like any one else. But it held in Kaduna, so we will arrest them"

Source: http://www.fellowpress.com/2017/06/20/we-must-arrest-arewa-youths-el-rufai-fumes-against-says-press-conference-held-in-kaduna/

Editor's note: In this write-up, Aruna Baba, breaks down the discussion President Muhammadu Buhari had with his media adviser, Femi Adesina. He said Buhari was mean to have described as MISCHIEF those concerned about his health.

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Around 14:30 on Saturday Nigerian time, President Muhammadu Buhari placed a call to his Media Assistant, Femi Adesina. Unfortunately, this was the first time he would be hearing his boss for more month Buhari departed Nigeria.

Read on to see highlight of their discussion:

1. President Buhari's call to Femi Adesina was the known third call he would make to Nigeria last week. First he made calls to Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje and and Katsina state governor, Aminu Masari.

2. How could Buhari actually called those concerned about his health status MISCHIEF? That was really demeaning to say the least! It shows that Buhari lack ability to reciprocate good gesture Nigerians have for him. Even if some quarters had spoken ill about him, such statement is unbecoming of a leader.

Buhari said: “I am still resting. Thank you for holding out against mischief makers.”

Probably Mr President was referring to those questoining his media aide about his whereabout, those who are not 'patient' enough to wait his return, and those not satisfied with pictures of him with top politicians who paid him visit while resting in London, but clamour for video version.

3. Honestly, many just got to know about someone, personal assistant, called Tunde Sabiu.

Adesina said: "At exactly 2.43 p.m today, Saturday, February 25, 2017, my phone rang. Who was at the other end? Tunde Sabiu, personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari.

“Hold on for Mr President,” Tunde said.

And Mr Tunde, we'll remember you each time we hear our president's name or talk about him.

4. Honestly, again, some quarters have borrowed President Buhari's term, labelling Femi Adesina as a mischief man himself. Why? They said he was in defence despite relying on third party information about the health of the President. He was only hearing his voice today for month.

Adesina said: "Not once did I ask them to take the phone to him, deliberately so, because I didn’t need to speak with him to validate the fact that he was alive. And since he was on vacation, he had a right to his privacy."

Adesina is just doing his work and he applied the required wisdom. Not guilty!

5. Well, President Buhari did not speak with Adesina alone, the extended his greetings to the Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed and the media team as a whole, except his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Garba Shehu who wasn't around.

Shehu was later compesated with an SMS from the president though. He expressed his loyalty and love for Mr President. “I had an SMS from him thereafter because I missed my call! I humbly join them to say thank you, Baba Buhari!! We are together with other Nigerians of all faiths, in praying for his safe return.

“Even if he hadn’t done so, he would have remained my president, my leader, my man. Any day", he said.

Source: http://www.fellowpress.com/2017/02/26/buharis-call-to-adesina-5-key-things-to-note/

Contrary to the time the online ponzi scheme, MMM, vowed to resume operation by January 14, 2017 the website is fully operational today 13th.

The statement which reads on its site, welcomes participant with "We are now open!!!".

MMM Nigeria froze all participants money on January 13, 2016, stating the system was experiencing heavy workload, which might lead system crash landing. Hence pause or freeze of all mavros (name for participants investment).

The welcoming message on the website reads:

Dear members,

The holidays are over, and we''re now open. Just as promised. (You might have already noticed that we always stick to our promises. :-)) Actually, we promised to be open on January 14, but we''re open now, January 13, as you can see, which is a day earlier. (Well, I hope, the members of the System will forgive us for that. :-))

It''s related to the hysteria raised by the authorities and the mass media around MMM. By joining forces, they''ve managed to nearly give the members of the System a heart attack and have frightened them out of their wits. Poor souls don''t know what to expect. Will we open again or not? :-))

This is why we''ve decided, considering the situation, to reach out to the members, reassure and cheer them up by opening a little earlier. After all, Together We Can Change The World! :-))

Here we go.

1. As of this notice, MMM resumes its usual operation. You can now create your GH-requests.

2. However, it''s obvious that panic will reign in the first few days after the re-opening of the System. We’re likely to be deluged by GH-requests. Therefore, we''re going to make gradual paybacks by setting internal output limits. In other words, we will only pay a certain amount per day. Please, be prepared to wait for a couple of days. We are certain things will then calm down, and the System operation will return to normal.

We''re the ones setting the limits, so it''s completely under our control, and we are not expecting any emergencies in principle. Have no fear and go on about your business as usual. :-))

As the System is socially oriented, we will make paybacks to the poor and the economically disadvantaged in the first place: it means to the members with small PH amounts. The richer can wait. Moreover, we''ve warned you repeatedly to only provide help with amounts that are not critical for you. Therefore, if these large amounts are not critical for them (the richer), they can wait a few days. No need to be tragic about it. :-))

This is the way it''s going to be.

Hoping for your kind understanding, Sergey Mavrodi. We Change The World!

P. S. I''d like again to call on the authorities and the mass media: Please, leave us alone! Have mercy on people.


http://www.fellowpress.com/2017/01/13/breaking-mmm-nigeria-resumes-operation/

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Dr. Bukola Saraki has made it known that he has been living in the same old house he lives even before he emerged Senate President of Nigeria.

The interaction broke between Saraki and a Twitter user, who urged the Senate President to drop his official mansion in a bid to relieve the country of expenses in this recessionary situation.

But the response of the number 3 citizen of the country was quite shocking as Saraki, the former governor of Kwara state, clarified that he still lives in his old house.

The Tweeter user, Akin Akingbesote with handle @shogbo 1, had asked Saraki to support the sale of the “Sir @bukolasaraki, could you kindly support the sale of the mansions for our Senate President #sellnationalassets to save our economy.”

Of which Saraki responded by saying “As part of cost saving measures, I stay in the same house I have been way before I became Senate President. We will continue to do more.”

The social media user, Akingbesote, who did not stop at that proceeds to queried President Muhammadu Buhari to sell Aso Rock and Presidential jets.

“Sir @MBuhari , could you kindly sell Aso Rock and Presidential jets. #SellNationalAssets to save our economy.”

The subject of National Assets disposal has been one of the major topical issues making rounds recently.

When asked about his interest in buying any of the government properties, Dangote was quoted as saying he dare not buy any of them even if he was asked to buy on credit. Prominent among the assets is Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Company.

Source: http://www.fellowpress.com/2016/10/04/recession-to-save-cost-i-still-live-in-my-old-house-saraki/

Hello house, a Nairalander is in a world contest and needs our support to emerge winner. The contest is about the effect of waste disposal on our environment and global warming and this contestant has created a Youtube video to support her motion to fight indiscriminate waste disposal and how we can convert those wastes to money value.

Please, view and share the video. A view is a COUNT and the contestant with highest views will be declared winner.

Thanks in anticipation for your support. See the video below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mWfwPjVIRo

lordnicklaus:
Use the regular pre-admission login. The following will be asked,

Jamb Reg No.
Surname.


If you are requested for

Login ID
Password

Then it will say invalid login. Just click on Pre-admission screening Login and fill the form. Ps: do this between 2am and 4am cos by then, traffic on the portal will be less.

Of course, i use pre-admission screening login...and all i get is invalid login. But im afraid the money deducted did not get to Unilorin account. maybe its hanging somewhere because i teased the site by making attempt to pay another money and it took me to payment page again. I will pay another money and make investigation later so i wont lose both my money and admission. theres no phone number to call and emails sent are not replied.
thanks all the same