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David Silva has spoken in an interview with The Sun newspaper about the difficulties his son Mateo lived at birth with only 25 weeks of life. A few months in which he really spent it with the uncertainty of his son’s health .

The City player has explained the difficulties of combining such a situation with the day to day of the player. “I was scared to death, it was a very difficult time, the most complicated months of my life,” he admits.

Silva found himself in a very unpleasant situation, with different opinions among the doctors about the process to follow, and with his son admitted five months in a hospital in Valencia .

” I came to Spain and spoke with the doctors, they had different answers, you can not focus 100% on your work or profession when you have a problem like that,” he said.

Now the worst is over and the City playmaker is optimistic about the evolution of his son. ” Thank God everything is fine now, I have to keep an eye on him all the time, the doctors are doing different tests but I cross my fingers because everything is fine”.

http://nghubs.info/david-silva-speaks-on-the-scariest-moment-of-his-life/

The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has reacted to the death of late Francis Chinedu Mmadubuobi, a final year student of Microbiology in the institution.

According to the University Public Relations Officer Dr. Emmanuel Ojukwu and made available to NGHUBS, late Francis was already dead before he was brought to the Medical Center.

The University further set up a four man panel to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.

Read full statement below

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

UPDATE OF INFORMATION ON THE DEATH OF OUR STUDENT FRANCIS CHINEDU MMADUBUOBI

The University Community and the general public may recall that our dear student Francis Chinedu Mmadubuobi, 400 level student of the Department of Microbiology slumped on Saturday July 21, 2018 and died during a basketball game with his fellow students.

The University Medical Centre where he was taken to immediately he slumped stated that he had died before arrival at the Centre as he did not have any pulse, blood pressure and no heart rate. The Medical Personnel (Doctor and Nurse on duty) further decided, as a matter of emergency, to take him to the Teaching Hospital at Amaku, where he was pronounced dead.

Some students of our University, especially his friends and class mates allege that the University Medical Centre did not do enough to resuscitate him; insisting that he was still alive when they brought him to the Medical Centre.

Deeply saddened by the circumstance of this death and the surrounding controversies, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS has instituted a four man investigation panel to further unravel the true position and circumstances of the death of this young promising boy. They are as follows:

a) Prof. Victor Onyiaorah – Pathologist
b) Dr. Emma Onwubuya – Cardiologist
c) Dr. Onyi-Ogelle – Lawyer
d) Mr. Amechi Makassi – Sport Director

The University Management commiserates with the family of the deceased and assures that all necessary actions will be taken in the overall interest of the University Community, especially our dear students.

May the gentle soul of Francis Chinedu Mmadubuobi rest in the Lord, Amen.

Dr. Emmanuel C. Ojukwu Mnipr, Fcai
Director,
Information & Public Relations/Chief Protocol Officer

http://nghubs.info/unizik-speaks-the-death-of-final-year-student/

The information reaching NGHUBS is that former Inspector General of Police IGP (Rtd) Alh. Ibrahim Ahmadu Commassie is dead.

According to a statement by Ag. DCP Jimoh Moshood, the Nigerian police Force Public Relations Officer, and made available to NGHUBS, IGP Commassie died at the age of 76.

Read full statement below

FHQ ABUJA – 19th JULY, 2018;

PRESS RELEASE

SUDDEN DEMISE OF IGP (RTD) ALH. IBRAHIM AHMADU COMMASSIE, GCON, NPM, mni

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni, on behalf of the Police Management Team and the entire Officers and Men of the Force with a heavy heart regret to announce the demise of IGP (RTD) Alh. Ibrahim Ahmadu Commassie, GCON, NPM, mni, Sardaunan Katsina, Garkuwan Hausa who died at the age of Seventy Six (76), this evening at the National Orthopedic Hospital, Katsina after a brief illness.

2. The late IGP was born on 18th March, 1942 in Katsina, katsina State. He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as Cadet Inspector on the 11th May, 1964 and was trained at the Police College Ikeja. He was appointed the 9th Indigenous Inspector General of Police on 26 August, 1993 to 1999.

3. He will be buried according to Islamic rites after Friday prayers, tomorrow, 20th July, 2018 at his residence, No. 1 Ibrahim, Commassie, GRA, Katsina State.

4. The IGP commiserate with his family, the good people and Government of Katsina State and our dear Nation, Nigeria on this great loss.

May his soul Rest in Peace.

Ag. DCP Jimoh Moshood

Force Public Relations Officer

Force Headquarters

Abuja

http://nghubs.info/former-inspector-general-of-police-is-dead/

Police in Kasungu Tuesday arrested Charles Nkhoma, 33 for allegedly selling his sister to a maize mill owner at a price of K180, 000 at Ndonda Trading Centre in the district.

In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) Wednesday, Kasungu Police Deputy Spokesperson, Constable Harry Namwaza said Nkhoma (the suspect) allegedly approached Moffat Banda 45, the owner of the maize mill to ask for some piece work.

“Banda had told Nkhoma that he had no work for him, the suspect surprisingly told Banda that he would then offer his sister for sale at a price of K180, 000,” Namwaza said.

The spokesperson added that getting suspicious with Nkhoma’s statement; Banda reported the matter to police which led to his arrest.

Nkhoma has been charged with selling of a person as a slave, a criminal offence under Section 267 of the Penal Code.

The suspect will appear in court soon, according to Constable Namwaza who added that Nkhoma will also be taken for mental examination.

Nkhoma hails from Vikacha Village in the area of Traditional Authority Kapelula in the district.

http://nghubs.info/man-arrested-for-selling-his-sister/

Stories with insinuations are making the rounds that Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly and Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, met together with President Muhammadu Buhari at State House, Abuja,Friday. Far from the truth.

The Minister was at the Presidential Villa in connection with the Annual General Meeting and 25th Anniversary Celebration of African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK) holding Saturday in Abuja, which would be graced by President Buhari.

She ran into Pastor Bakare, who was on a scheduled visit to see the President, and they exchanged pleasantries. The cleric particularly thanked the Minister for finding time to attend his mother’s funeral, which took place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, penultimate weekend.

Mrs Adesosun had seen President Buhari not fewer than three times earlier in the week, and did not need to meet with him again on Friday.

This statement is to put events in proper perspective, and dispel all conjectures and fictive reporting.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
July 13, 2018

http://nghubs.info/pastor-bakare-and-minister-adeosun-didnt-meet-with-president-buhari/

Midfielder of the French national team Paul Pogba shared his expectations from the finals of the 2018 World Cup against Croatia.



“The Croatian team played a very difficult match with England, but they did not give up. They lost 1: 0, but could turn the tide of the match. There are two teams and one cup. They played on the World Cup for 90 minutes more than we did. I do not know if it will make it harder for them, or, conversely, add motivation to win.

In the finals everything can happen, for example, a penalty in the second minute. I do not think that luck will play a big role in this match, the best will be the most determined team.

Croats do not have stars on T-shirts, they want to get one. They have come a good way and want victory, just like we do. But I do not have a star, it’s only on a vest, I did not earn it. We want to get it for all of us, “Pogba said.

http://nghubs.info/pogba-speaks-on-world-cup-finals-against-croatia/

The Nigerian Police force has expressed readiness ahead of the Ekiti state Governorship election.

According to DCP Jimoh Moshood, the Police Public Relations officers, during an interview with AIT, the Nigerian police has accessed all the possible security challenges to be faced in the Ekiti election and has made the necessary preparations.

He further called on the Police officers to be apolitical and non partisan while discharging their duties during the election.

Moshood said

“We’ve done security threat assessment of all LGAs across EKITI and a robust security arrangement is being implemented. We are ready and very much on the ground. Security personnel are warned to be apolitical and non partisan and to remain where deployed.”

NGHUBS had earlier reported that the All Progressive Congress (APC) had a mega rally in Ekiti state, which had President Buhari and key officers of the party in attendance.

http://nghubs.info/we-are-ready-for-ekiti-nigerian-police/

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Farnborough 2018” will surprise with an unusual novelty

The world’s first flying car, named PAL-V Liberty, will be presented at the international air and space salon “Farnborough 2018”.

According to Classicana, for its flights it will be possible to observe during the period from July 16 to July 20 in Hall 4 at the stand of 4100 British aviation exhibition.

See tweets below

https://naijacarlovers.com/index.php/2018/07/05/worlds-first-flying-car-to-be-shown-in-july/

The English Premier League has delegated the most players in the quarter finals of the 2018 World Cup

The Premier League is represented the most with 49 players in the quarter finals of the World Cup. Russia Premier League and La Liga sharing the 2nd place with 24 players .

In the composition of the 8 remaining teams a total of 184 people (158 of them have already played), 49 players represent the Premier League.

Distribution by league:
English Premier League – 49
Spainish La Liga- 24
Russia Premier league – 24,
Seria A Italy – 20,
League 1 France – 19,
Bundesliga Germany – 12,
Brazil – 5,
Belgium – 4,
China – 3,
Ukraine – 3,
Argentina – 3,
Scotland – 2,
Turkey – 2,
Uruguay – 2,
Portugal – 2,
Croatia – 2,
Mexico – 2,
Denmark – 1,
Austria – 1,
United Arab Emirates – 1,
MLS – 1.

Meanwhile”Manchester City” has the largest representation of players in the quarter finals of the 2018 World Cup with a total of 11 players, others in the top three includes “Tottenham” (9) and “Manchester United” (.

In addition, in the top 10 were “PSG” (, “Barcelona” (7), “Chelsea” (6), “Atletico” (6), “Real Madrid”, CSKA, “Liverpool” and “Zenith” take up 8-11 positions respectively.

Each player is counted as a player of the club for which he played directly before the World Cup 2018. For example, Artem Dzyuba is counted as a player of Tula “Arsenal”, Andreas Granqvist – as a footballer of “Krasnodar”.

http://nghubs.info/russia2018-leagues-represented-the-most-in-the-quarter-finals/

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has hailed pastors who are criticizing the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, but warned that they are risking their lives and liberty.

In a tweet on Monday, Femi-Kayode listed a few of the clerics who have spoken up recently and said he was “proud” of them.

“I am proud of the Pentecostals. They are standing up to the evil in the land like never before, even at risk to their lives and liberty.

“Bishop Oyedepo, Bishop El Buba, Apostle Suleman, Pastor Enenche, Pastor Ibiyeomi, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Prophet TB Joshua and Pastor Sarah Omakwu,” he wrote.

Pastor Adefarasin, on Sunday spoke on the recent attacks in Plateau State.

He described it as a plan by the Fulani to colonize Nigeria.

Adefarasin criticized the Nigerian government for not doing anything to protect the people in the Middle Belt, who are under the constant attack from armed Fulani herdsmen.

http://nghubs.info/fani-kayode-claims-pastors-criticizing-buharis-government-risking-their-lives/

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Lagos Zonal office, on Thursday, June 28, 2017, re-arraigned Dr. Martins Oluwafemi Thomas, a former Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, and one Kabiru Sidi, a Bureau De Change operator, before Justice A.O. Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on an amended six-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of $2,198,900.00.



The first defendant, Thomas, was alleged to have conspired with his wife, Femi, to make a cash payment of $2,198,900.00 to one Ibitoye Bamidele at their residence on 20, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Road, Idi-Araba, Lagos.

The second defendant, Sidi was also said to have lied to an EFCC investigator, Afeez Mustapha, that he was the owner of the money that the first defendant and his wife transacted with.

One of the counts reads: “That you , Dr Martins Oluwafemi Thomas (a.k.a. Dr. Ike), a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, and Mrs. Femi Thomas (still at large ) on or about the 3rd of July 2015, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, procured Bamidele Ibitoye to remove from the Lagos jurisdiction the sum of $2,198, 900.00 ( Two Million One Hundred and Ninety- eight Thousand , Nine Hundred United States Dollars ) being proceeds of Dr. Martins Oluwafemi’s unlawful enrichment as a former public officer and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18 and punishable under Section 15(2) (c) and ( 3) of the Money laundering Prohibition Act, 2011( as amended by Act. No.1 of 2012).”

Another count reads: “That you, Kabiru Sidi, on or about the 15th day of July, 2015, at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Lagos Zonal office, Ikoyi, before the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, made a false statement to Afeez Mustapha, an investigating officer with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 39 2(b)and punishable under Section 39 (2)(c)of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Establishment Act, 2004.”

The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them.
In view of their pleas, the prosecution counsel, Iheanacho Ekele, asked the court for a trial date.

However, counsel to the defendants prayed the court to allow their clients to continue to enjoy the bail earlier granted them.

Consequently, Justice Faji ordered the Commission to verify the three years tax payment by the sureties, as stated in the bail conditions, within two weeks and adjourned to September 28, and October 5, 8, 11, 16 and 22, 2018 for commencement of trial.

The judge also granted the defendants their prayers to continue to enjoy the bail earlier granted.

http://nghubs.info/efcc-re-arraigns-ex-nhis-boss-martins-thomas-for-2-1m-fraud/

Costa Rica defender Ronald Matarrita will miss the World Cup with a right hamstring strain, the Costa Rican federation has confirmed.

The New York City FC left-back suffered the injury in training and after he underwent an MRI, the club’s training staff determined he would be out for at least two weeks.

Due to the length of the injury, Costa Rica has named Alajuelense defender Kenner Gutierrez as Matarrita’s replacement on the roster.

http://nghubs.info/costa-rica-defender-matarrita-out-for-the-world-cup-with-hamstring-injury/

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos office, on Thursday, June 14, 2018 arraigned five suspected illegal dealers of petroleum products before Justice Hadiza Rabiu Shagari of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy.



They were charged alongside a vessel, MT Queen of Peace and three companies: Macker Fender Limited, Machalis International Limited and Ayonok Ventures Limited.

The offence is contrary to Section 3 (60) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, Cap M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and punishable under Section 1 (17) of the same Act.

The suspects are: Shadrack Eneogwu, Ojo Olagoke Christopher, Atolagbe Hakeem, Daniel Noan Oluwatunbi, John Kwane Amissah and Jonathan Kumah Tetteh.

During the proceedings, the prosecution counsel, Idris Abdullah Muhammed, told the court that though the fifth defendant, Eneogwu, was not in court, he was represented by his counsel.

The prosecution counsel, therefore, prayed the court to read the charges to the suspects.

One of the counts reads: “That MT Queen of Peace and three companies: Macker Fender Limited, Machalis International Limited and Ayonok Ventures Limited, Shadrack Eneogwu, Ojo Olagoke Christopher, Atolagbe Hakeem, Daniel Noan Oluwatunbi, John Kwane Amissah and Jonathan Kumah Tetteh on the 9th day of November, 2017 in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court conspired amongst yourselves to commit an offence to wit; dealing in 130 metric tonnes of Low Pour Fuel Oil, LPFOL, and 120 metric tonnes of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, without appropriate licence and thereby committed and offence contrary to Section 3 (60) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, Cap M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and punishable under Section 1 (17) of the same Act.

The suspects pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to them.

The prosecution counsel asked the court for a trial date and pleaded that the suspects be remanded in prison custody.
Counsel to the fourth and sixth defendants, Olalekan Ojo, moved an oral application for bail on behalf of his clients.

Also, counsel to the first, second, third, fifth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth defendants, Dorothy Bassey, prayed the court to give her a short date to file proper bail applications on behalf of her clients, saying that she was served with the charge this morning.

Justice Shagari adjourned the case till June 26, 2018 for hearing of the bail applications and ordered the defendants to be remanded in prison custody.


http://nghubs.info/efcc-arraigns-nine-for-illegal-oil-deal/

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced plans to inspect all police detention cells as well as those of Anti Robbery Squad(SARS)

According to NGHUBS, the development is to ensure that the Police force is not violating the rights of suspects while in police net.

See press release by NHRC below

The Inspector-General of Police has approved the request of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to commence an independent audit of detention cells in all police commands and formations in Nigeria including those of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

These visits will enable the NHRC oversee the human rights situation of detainees as well as undertake general audit of the state of police detention facilities (cells) in the country. This exercise is part of the NHRC 2018 audit of police detention centers in Nigeria.

The NHRC was established by the Nigeria Human Right Commission (NHRC) ACT, 1995 as amended to deal with all matters relating to promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights in Nigeria.

Citizens are reminded that the Police is available 24/7 to receive complaints of police misconducts via any of the following channels;
Calls Only: 0805 700 0001, 0805 700 0002 | SMS and WhatsApp Only: 0805 700 0003 | BBM: 58A2B5DE | Facebook: here

http://nghubs.info/nhrc-to-audit-detention-cell-of-police-commands/

The Nigeria’s minister for Foreign Affairs Godfrey Onyeama on Saturday met with Anne Steffensen, the Director General of Danish Shippings and her team

According to NGHUBS, the duo met to discussed Denmark/Nigeria double taxation agreement, Maritime Security, Maritime Anti-corruption Network and International Trade.

See photos as obtained by NGHUBS below

http://nghubs.info/nigerias-foreign-minister-meets-with-steffensen/

The information reaching NGHUBS newsdesk is that N- power has refuted claims that the Federal Government gas absorbed 2016 volunteers for the N-power program.

According to reports by media outlets (NOT NGHUBS) President Muhammadu Buhari today ordered that the volunteers of the 2016/2017 Federal Government’s N-power programme be absorbed into into the federal civil service.

A tweet by @eyezeaglez seeked to confirm the authenticity of the information. However, N-power replying the tweet refuted the speculations.

@eyezeaglez tweeted “@npower_ng There is a news in circulation that President Buhari has ordered the absorption of 2016 Npower volunteers into the Federal civil service. How authentic is the information please?”

@npower_ng replied “it isn’t true sir.”

The N-power Volunteers Scheme is one of the Federal Government’s Social Investment Programmes which began in December 2016. It is billed to last for two years according to government.

http://nghubs.info/fg-did-not-absorb-n-power-volunteers/?preview=true&frame-nonce=0f8ab0b081