| Toyin Lawani and singer L.A.X spark dating rumours | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 01 Aug 2017 04:03 AM PDT Fashion entrepreneur and mother of two , Toyin Lawani may have moved on to 24 year old musician,LAX.The singer who was formerly signed to Wizkid's Starboy records posted this lovely photo of them with the love emoji. L.A.X is from a family of money as his father,Taiwo Afolabi, is the billionaire boss of Sifax Group . Toyin Lawani ,35 was previously engaged to 25 year old Lord Triggs whom she has a son with. If this is true,she must have a thing for younger men!  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Lovely new pic of Naeto C and wife ,Nicole | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 01 Aug 2017 04:03 AM PDT Rapper Naeto C and wife ,Nicole Chikwe look good after 5 years of marriage and two kids.They are pictured at the launch of her new endeavor Trim kitchen .  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| T.I and Tiny still have major love for each other despite filing for divorce | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 01 Aug 2017 04:03 AM PDT Rapper T.I and Tiny celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary yesterday,despite filing for divorce The estranged couple took to social media to celebrate it. This comes weeks after he celebrated her 42nd birthday with moving message . I guess they are one of those couples who really love each other when they are apart because being together is toxic.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| 3 policemen arrested for stealing ex-president Jonathan’s TVs, fridges, others | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 01 Aug 2017 04:03 AM PDT The police authorities have detained three policemen following the reported theft of household items at the former residence of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. Punch gathered on Monday that the policemen would soon face orderly room trial after which they would be dismissed from service for theft. A source, who is familiar with the investigation into the case, said that the policemen who were guarding the residence had admitted to selling some of the items which they allegedly stole from the house. The source identified items allegedly stolen by the policemen to include expensive furniture, television sets, refrigerators, split air conditioners, bowler hats, designer suits and some Ijaw attire. "The investigation into the theft is almost concluded and it is certain that the policemen involved in the case would be eased out of the service for gross misconduct. How can they steal what they were meant to protect?" the source stated. The Federal Capital Police Command, in a statement, said it had commenced investigation into the case, adding that preliminary investigation indicated that some items were "found to be missing in the house."  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Oil price hits all time high price of $53 a barrel Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:42 AM PDT  By Ese Awhotu with agency report
Oil prices have recorded an all time high in two months hitting $53 per barrel.
Reports said the two-month high price of $53 per barrel recorded yesterday was occasioned by a tightening US crude market and the threat of sanctions against OPEC-member Venezuela.
Brent crude futures were 52.90 dollars per barrel earlier in the day, their highest since May 25.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were up 16 cents or 0.3per cent at 49.87 dollars per barrel.
The entire WTI curve is close to moving back over 50 dollars per barrel, with only September and October a notch below that level.
The price rise put both crude benchmarks on track for a sixth consecutive session of gains.
Prices have risen around 10 per cent since the last meeting of leading members by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and other major producers, including Russia.
At that instance, the group discussed potential measures to further tighten oil markets.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, quoted Jeffrey Halley, analyst at futures brokerage, OANDA as saying that, "U.S inventories are showing massive drawdown, Saudi Arabia seems intent on playing its role as the world's swing producer.
"Impending sanctions on Venezuela by the U.S will almost certainly be oil price-supportive," The U.S is considering imposing sanctions on Venezuela's vital oil sector in response to Sunday's election of a constitutional super-body that Washington has denounced as a "sham" vote.
However, according to NAN, the traders said the biggest price supporter was currently a tightening U.S oil market.
"Strong increases in the price of oil … (were) fuelled in large part by the substantial drawdowns in U.S. inventories over the past several weeks," said William O'Loughlin, analyst at Rivkin Securities.
"A continuation of this trend could indicate the oil market is rebalancing thanks to the production cuts by OPEC and Russia," he added.
NAN reports further that after rising by more than 10 per cent since mid-2016, U.S oil production dipped by 0.2 per cent to 9.41 million barrels per day (bpd) in the week to July 21.
Drilling for new U.S. production is also slowing, with just 10 rigs added in July, the fewest since May 2016.
The tighter market was also visible in the price curve, which shows backwardation in the front end. from peoples daily |
| Osinbajo meets AU delegation over insurgency Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:42 AM PDT  • Laments living condition of IDPs
By Lawrence Olaoye Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday received the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union in his office.
Osinbajo, who expressed worry at the high rate of insurgency and cost of maintaining Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) also remarked that countries in the Lake Chad Basin have worked together very well dealing with the terrorist insurgency in the region.
He said "The Lake Chad Basin collaboration is one we are extremely proud of, where we as Africans are working together on our own issues. I am pleased to say the countries have worked greatly together."
The Acting President cited the progress of the Multi-National Joint Task Force set up to address the terrorist insurgency. Osinbajo noted that unlike in the past when there were difficulties when the militaries of the 4 countries tried to work together, the MNJTF surmounted the challenges and has succeeded.
According to him, the Buhari administration is "extremely pleased with what we have seen, and we like to see more," of such cooperation.
However he observed that the humanitarian consequences of the insurgency are compounded by deep poverty, making the costs of dealing with the situation "huge and enormous."
He recalled that there are for instance about 2.4m displaced persons, extensive destruction of property, infrastructure, schools, homes and farmland. In some cases, he said, the situation required the "rebuilding of whole societies."
But he expressed satisfaction with the work of the Peace and Security Council of the AU. "I am extremely pleased and encouraged by the work of the PSC, the time and attention paid to this issue. These are matters we must address now and in the future."
The PSC delegation was led by its Chairperson for the month of July, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, who is also Nigeria's Ambassador to Ethiopia and to the AU.
In his remarks, he told the Acting President that the PSC delegation have been visiting the 4 countries in the Lake Chad Basin in the past 5 weeks, and have specifically visited 7 cities in Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon.
"This visit is the high point of our mission," Adeoye stated adding that Nigeria's commitment to peace in Africa has been well demonstrated.
The PSC of the African Union is the standing organ of the Union for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. Membership of the 15 member-council are drawn -three each- from Central, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Africa. from peoples daily |
| Kaduna senators petition Oyegun over attack Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:42 AM PDT  National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun By Umar Muhammad Puma Two senators of the All progressives Congress (APC) from Kaduna state, Suleiman Hunkuyi and Shehu Sani, yesterday protested to the National Secretariat of the party, accusing Governor Nasir El-rufai, of manipulation in the last Saturday Local Government Congresses held in the state.
The duo who petitioned the party chairman, Chief John Oyegun on the development, demanded for the cancelation of the exercise, described it as 'kangaroo,' and "reappoint a very credible team of state congress committee for the state.
The senators, who spoke with journalists also declared that the "National Working Committee does not have a choice but to stick to the party's rules guiding the delegate election."
Recounting how their faction was sidelined, Hunkuyi said, "The acting state chairman and some of the stakeholders were said to have held the meeting at the Kaduna state government house under the chairmanship of the state Political Adviser to the governor (Uba Sanni) and have concluded and issued a list of local government delegates purported to be the list to be submitted to the state congress committee sent to Kaduna.
"All efforts through phone calls to persuade the Ag. state chairman to come back to the proper venue of the meeting and call the state congress committee to do the stakeholders briefing failed. Some of those who were stampeded into attending the government house meeting joined to report that they were told there will not be any election or even stakeholders briefing. They were told the Kaduna state government has decided to call off the process and submit a list which the Political Adviser tendered to them. They were told that they were only summoned to be informed.
"This is in clear breach of the guidelines which stipulate that stakeholders meeting and briefing at the party office on 28th July 2017 to explain the process of conduct of the election to be held next day, July 29.
"The state congress committee, in liaison with the national secretariat shall appoint five persons s to serve as LGCC which was. It done, the election shall take place at the party secretariat/offices in local government areas, which did not hold July 29."
He said that utmost transparency is what is expected in all elections and that in all respects, votes casted must be counted and results announced and recorded on the spot.
According to him,"Mr Chairman, none of the guidelines was respected in conducting the Kangaroo process that produced the list for submission. As very responsible members of the APC, we wish to remind Mr. Chairman of the already bad conduct of the party in Kaduna state."
"Secondly, we are also here to state it very clearly to the national leadership that we are under siege in Kaduna. The use of thugs and violence by agents and close associates of the governor is one thing we cannot tolerate. Sponsored thugs last weekend besieged the NUJ Secretariat in Kaduna, raided the secretariat, destroyed property, attacked us and the journalists and left a journalist, Lawal Mohammed in the pool of his own blood. That cannot be the compass of this party. We are here to call in the national leadership to set up an investigation panel to bring the perpetrators of that violence to book." from peoples daily |
| FG talks tough on piracy Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:42 AM PDT  The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed By Umar Muhammad Puma The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday in Abuja inaugurated the Anti-Piracy Committee, charged with working out the modalities to tackle the piracy of creative works in the country.
The inauguration followed last week's visit to the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, by the Minister to solicit the support of the Police in the fight against piracy.
Members of the committee include the Director General, National Film and Video Censorship Board, Mr. Adedayo Thomas; The Chairman of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Chief Tony Okoroji; Deputies Inspector General of Police in Charge of Criminal Investigation Department Hyacinth Maidugu and that of Operations Joshak Habila; President, Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPAN) Abdullahi Maikano Usman; Ms Tundun Aderibigbe of the House of Tara and Mr. Tonye Princewell, a movie producer.
While inaugurating the Committee, the Minister said the time has come for a decisive action against piracy in the country.
"This is the first meeting between the police and the major stakeholders in the Ministry of Information and Culture as well as the Creative Industry (on piracy). This meeting is evidence that this is not just about mere talk, but about action,'' he said.
Alhaji Mohammed tasked the committee to devise a pragmatic approach that will ensure a regular and sustained enforcement, with a view to putting an end to the menace of piracy.
He said if piracy is not tamed now, it will become a monster that will destroy the Creative Industry.
In his remarks, Chief Okoroji described the inauguration of the committee as a milestone in the Creative Industry.
"This for us in the Creative Industry is a historic and momentous day," he said, pledging the commitment of members of the committee to putting their best in articulating a strategy that will stamp out piracy.
For his part, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of Criminal Investigation Department, Maidugu, assured that the police will carry out the necessary investigation and enforcement of the extant laws against piracy as well as prosecute offenders. from peoples daily |
| CAN’s message to Buhari touching-Presidency Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:42 AM PDT  By Lawrence Olaoye
The Presidency has described as touching and thoughtful, a message received over the weekend from the Christian Association of Nigeria expressing joy at the news of President Muhammadu Buhari's recovery from illness.
In a statement to the press in Abuja, Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, confirmed that the President received the goodwill message from Rev Dr Samson Supo Ayokunle, the CAN President.
"The CAN President referred to the news of President Buhari's recovery from sickness as a 'rejuvenation of hope', and congratulated Nigerians on the joy of having their President back soon," Malam Shehu said.
The SSA to the President added that such messages of goodwill from respected religious bodies like CAN meant so much at a time when people with ill intentions were struggling to divide the country along religious lines. He also thanked the CAN for its continued prayers for the President's health.
"The Presidency looks forward to further collaborations with CAN to ensure that Nigerians of all ethnic and religious groups benefit from the policies of the President Buhari administration which are aimed at improving the welfare of every single citizen of our great country," Malam Shehu said. from peoples daily |
| Buhari thanks CAN For Thoughtful Goodwill Message | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:33 AM PDT The Presidency has described as touching and thoughtful, a message received over the weekend from the Christian Association of Nigeria expressing joy at the news of President Muhammadu Buhari's recovery from illness. In a statement to the press in Abuja, Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, confirmed that the President received the goodwill message from Rev Dr Samson Supo Ayokunle, the CAN President. "The CAN President referred to the news of President Buhari's recovery from sickness as a 'rejuvenation of hope', and congratulated Nigerians on the joy of having their President back soon," Malam Shehu said. The SSA to the President added that such messages of goodwill from respected religious bodies like CAN meant so much at a time when people with ill intentions were struggling to divide the country along religious lines. He also thanked the CAN for its continued prayers for the President's health. "The Presidency looks forward to further collaborations with CAN to ensure that Nigerians of all ethnic and religious groups benefit from the policies of the President Buhari administration which are aimed at improving the welfare of every single citizen of our great country," Malam Shehu said.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Toyin Aimakhu flaunts major cleavage in sexy new photos | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:33 AM PDT Actress, Toyin Aimakhu looked ravishing for a movie premiere .The actress looked very busty in this thigh-high slit dress!  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| NASS urged to enact laws promoting breast feeding Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:32 AM PDT  From Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
The Civil Society-Scaling up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has called on the National Assembly to enact legislations that promote breastfeeding, protect breast-feeding mothers, and clamp down on employers of labour who are non-adherents to the 6 months maternity leave for nursing mothers.
The Communication Officer of the Organizations, Lilian Ajah-Mong stated this in a press statement to mark the 2017
World Breastfeeding Week and made available to the media in Kaduna.
According to her, the law will protect safe medications for mothers and their infants and ensure strong regulations on marketing of breast milk substitutes or baby formulas, So that nursing mothers in Nigeria can be entitled to the constitutional right to breastfeed and newborns the constitutional right to be breastfed anywhere, any day and at all times.
Ajah-Mong added that it is time govrrnment at all levels to prioritize and scale-up the implementation of the National Strategic Plan of Action on Nutrition to address the dire nutrition needs of Nigeria.
On this year's theme "Sustaining Breastfeeding Together", she said it is apt and timely stressing that all decision-makers, partners and relevant stakeholders in the health sector has to forge purposeful affiliations that will yield improved health interventions for Nigerians and rid Nigeria of the negative health statistics registered at the West African Region as well as globally.
Ajah-Mong noted that the NDHS 2013, disclosed that more than 5 million newborns in Nigeria lack essential nutrients and antibodies that would protect them from diseases and death as they are not being exclusively breastfed.
She said, "The same report showed that 37% of children under-five years are stunted, 29% are underweight while 18% are wasted. Another report by IFAD 2012, showed that 8.5% of the total population are under-nourished.
"These negative indices continue to act as a brake on Nigeria's economic development as globally, stunting is currently an indicator for measuring a country's development.
"The Health Sector National Strategic Plan of Action for Nutrition (NSPAN) has a strong exclusive breastfeeding component within its Maternal Nutrition and Infant and Young Child Feeding priority areas.
'However, in order to attain the 50% exclusive breastfeeding targets set in the Plan by 2018, the goal of sustainable promotion and support for optimal breastfeeding will require priority attention, increased funding as well as monitoring of activities during and post implementation.
"CS-SUNN urges governments at all levels and relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies to include a budget line for nutrition in the health and nutrition relevant sector budgets, increase budgetary allocation to health and nutrition "while ensuring timely release of allocated funds for immediate programming and implementation of nutrition interventions.
"We congratulate the Federal Government and the National Assembly on the inauguration of the Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage and urges the assembly to leverage its legislative roles towards achieving the 15% Abuja declaration on Health and the 1% Consolidated Revenue Fund to the National Health Act (2014) . from peoples daily |
| Why farmers, herdsmen clashes persist- Expert Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:32 AM PDT From Umar Dankano,Yola. Lack of observance to the demarcated grazing routes and encroachment by both herdsmen and farmers have been identified as a major cause of the continued clashes between the duo (farmers/herdsmen) for decades in the country.
A former Director of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture,Dr. Hamman Walia made the observation in an interview with journalists in Yola Monday stressing that the Federal Government has a total of 2.25 million hectares of grazing reserves in 21 states since 2013.
Walia, who retired as Coordinator, National Livestock Development Project, North East Zone, said that, the reserves were gazetted by the government advising that, the government should utilise the reserves properly to end the recurring conflicts between farmers and herdsmen.
"The National Livestock Development Project under Federal Ministry of Agriculture from 1974 to 2013, has gazetted about 2.25 million hectares of land for the purpose of grazing reserves in 21 states and Abuja.
"The present Minister of Agriculture, Mr Audu Ogbeh seems not to understand about the development, because the land is already in existence and was legally acquired and gazetted by the federal government."
Walia said the reserves are located in the 19 northern states and in Ogun and Oyo as well as Federal Capital Territory.
According to him, the ministry has the documents and all the states have knowledge of the development noting that livestock production in the country has been left largely in the hands of pastoralists.
"However, in recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that the traditional pastoral mode of production has gradually been influenced by the changing nature of the political, socioeconomic, and biological environment. from peoples daily |
| Nigeria’s Enelamah elected WTO vice chair Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:32 AM PDT By Ab'eku 'kachukwu Abuja Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, has been elected the Vice-Chairperson representing Africa, for the 11th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference.
This latest development was made available to journalists in a release from the Ministry signed by Constance Ikokwu, Strategy and Communications Adviser to the Honorable Minister.
According to the release, Nigeria's election was decided at the meeting of the WTO General Council on 26 July, 2017, adding that the General Council acts on behalf of the Ministerial Conference on all WTO affairs. It meets as the Dispute Settlement and Trade Policy Review Body (TPRB) to oversee procedures for disputes settlements between members and to analyse members' trade policies.
The Ministerial Conference, which meets every two years, is the topmost decision-making body of the WTO that brings together members of the organisation, all of which are countries or customs unions and can take decisions on matters under any of the multilateral trade agreements. The election therefore s viewed as an important recognition of Nigeria's leadership role at the WTO and contributions on trade policies. from peoples daily |
| IPCR DG, Oshita proffers solution to culture of violence Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:32 AM PDT By Ochiaka Ugwu Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Prof. Oshita Osang Oshita has expressed the need to build the capacities of many institutions in Nigeria as a means to wipe out war against culture of violence.
Professor Oshita gave the expression yesterday while declaring open the first Advanced Conflict Management Course (ACMC) of the Institute's National Peace Academy (NPA) in Abuja.
Oshita said the Basic Conflict Management Course (BCMC) of the academy which commenced last year serves as the foundation course adding that the curriculum has been elevated to a higher level for the ACMC.
According to him, the Institute had previewed meetings with the facilitators who have proven to be highly experienced while enjoining the participants to make the best use of the opportunities being offered by the Institute as pioneer students of the ACMC.
For the Nigerian Infrastructure for Peace to work, Oshita said the capacities of the personnel and staff of strategic institutions and organizations must continually be built to strengthen the operations of the peace infrastructure.
In fulfilling part of its mandate, he added that IPCR through the NPA will continue to provide various training needs so as to build clusters of peace practitioners in the country.
Head of the NPA, Dr. Bosede Awodola in her remarks disclosed that close to 30 individuals from the Nigerian Air Force, Police, Nigeria Prisons, Judiciary, Peace Corps, DSS, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and CSOs from across the country will be participating for the 2-weeklong course. from peoples daily |
| Senate committed to Almajiri education reforms-Saraki Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:32 AM PDT By Ikechukwu Okaforadi and Christiana Ekpa President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has pledged the commitment of the 8th Senate to reposition the Almajiri Islamic Education System in the northern part of the country.
Saraki spoke yesterday in Abuja when a delegation from the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) and conveners' of a proposed National Conference on Almajiri Phenomenon in Northern Nigeria, led by the Executive Secretary of the CCC and chairman, organizing committee of the confab, Air Commodore Anas Yusuf (retd), visited him at the National Assembly.
According to a statement by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Chuks Okocha, the President of the Senate, who lamented the abuse of the concept of Almajiri Islamic Education, said that the system was aimed at imparting sound Islamic education to the youth.
While reiterating the noble ideals behind the Almajiri educational system, he said "We all know that in the past, it used to be a system that produced a lot of scholars and jurists in the past. But what we have now is not the initial idea in setting it up.
"It has been abused and has now become a breeding ground for activities that are inimical to our developmental goals, particularly in the North and the Nigeria in general.
"So, the Conference you are organizing with the aim of looking at the socio-political implications of the Almajiri phenomena that we have now, requires a collective approach that will help remove the abuse and make it very commendable." Saraki said.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the CCC and Chairman, Organizing Committee of the Proposed National Conference on the Almajiri Phenomenon in Northern Nigeria, Air Commodore Anas Yusuf (retd), lamented the plight of Almajiri in the north and the attendant socio-political consequences. from peoples daily |
| Nigeria’s Enelamah elected WTO vice chair Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:27 AM PDT By Ab'eku 'kachukwu Abuja Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, has been elected the Vice-Chairperson representing Africa, for the 11th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference.
This latest development was made available to journalists in a release from the Ministry signed by Constance Ikokwu, Strategy and Communications Adviser to the Honorable Minister.
According to the release, Nigeria's election was decided at the meeting of the WTO General Council on 26 July, 2017, adding that the General Council acts on behalf of the Ministerial Conference on all WTO affairs. It meets as the Dispute Settlement and Trade Policy Review Body (TPRB) to oversee procedures for disputes settlements between members and to analyse members' trade policies.
The Ministerial Conference, which meets every two years, is the topmost decision-making body of the WTO that brings together members of the organisation, all of which are countries or customs unions and can take decisions on matters under any of the multilateral trade agreements. The election therefore s viewed as an important recognition of Nigeria's leadership role at the WTO and contributions on trade policies. from peoples daily |
| Tambuwal tasks ANAN on sanity of public payroll Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:27 AM PDT By Ese Awhotu Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the Association of National Accountants (ANAN) to ensure all public pay systems are sanitized for the benefit of the generality of the populace.
Speaking in Sokoto when ANAN's Council Members, led by the President, Shehu Usman Ladan, paid him a courtesy visit, Tambuwal described the work of accountants as crucial for national development.
"I was a member of the National Assembly when the law establishing ANAN was approved. I must say that we feel vindicated by that decision because you have deepened professionalism in the accounting profession in Nigeria.
"Your members are holding key positions in this administration and their input is well appreciated.
"However, I want to urge you to do more to wean your profession of bad eggs. You are so important to public accounting system that any misdemeanor will have negative effect on the federation," the Governor added.
In his remarks, the ANAN President said their intervention has helped in boosting ethical conducts in the accounting profession in Nigeria.
"We have instituted mechanisms that enhance the capacity of our members to act ethically and professionally in the discharge of our responsibilities.
"We call on the Sokoto state government to liaise with us to train your workers and enhance their professionalism," he added.
Ladan used the occasion to invite Tambuwal to serve as a special guest of honour during ANAN's annual conference in Abuja in October. from peoples daily |
| Alleged incitement: Court strikes out suit against LEADERSHIP Newspaper Bureau Chief Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:27 AM PDT From Femi Oyelola, Kaduna The Magistrate Court 1 sitting in Kaduna has dismissed the suit filed by Kaduna State Commissioner of Police against the Kaduna based journalists, Mr. Midat Joseph.
Midat Josep, the Kaduna State Bureau Chief of LEADERSHIP Newspaper was arrested on Wednesday 19th April, 2017 and detained by the men of the Nigerian Police Force, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and later released on bail orders by the same court after spending two nights.
It would be recalled that Midat was arrested over a comment on a Whatsup platform group chat where he had contributed to a conversation.
He was detained on 19th Wednesday at the metropolitan police station also known as metro police by the CID from where he was transferred to the Kaduna Police Command Headquarters and also held over night by the CID in their Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) cell from where they were charged to court for prosecution.
According to the First Information Report (FIR) obtained by our correspondent, Midat and one other were charged for criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance and injurious false hold.
But, when the matter came up for hearing without the appearance of the prosecutors who had failed to appear in court for the first, second terms, the presiding magistrate, Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Yusuf stroke the suit for lack of diligence prosecution.
The Judge's decision followed an application from the counsels to Midat, Barristers James Kanyip Esq and Maxwell Kyom Esq for the matter to be strike out as a result of non-appearances of the prosecutors.
Messrs James Kanyip and Maxwell Kyom who relied on section 165 of criminal procedure court law of Kaduna State, asked the court to strike out the suit. The counsels also asked for an order restraining the Police or it agent to arrest the Midat on the same matter.
The judge who however, declined to grant the restraining order, discharged and acquitted Midat and one other of the offence they were being accused of.
Reacting to the judgment, Midat Joseph who was in tears, expressed gratitude to God, the Southern Kaduna team of lawyers, the management and staff of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, media colleagues, civic right organizations for standing in the his support during the period of his trials.
He expressed confidence in the judiciary, adding that "the judiciary is indeed the last hope of the common man. The lies against me have been buried and may the name of the lord be praised." from peoples daily |
| NOUN VC counsels parents on children education Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:27 AM PDT From Mohammed Ibrahim, Kaduna National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdallah Uba Adamu has called on parents to make their children education their first priority in life so as to make their contribution towards development of the country in future.
According to him, sound education is the best legacy any parents can give to his or her child.
He explained that education is essential in the lives of every human being and a key to development of any nation.
Speaking during the 5th NOUN Staff Children School Speech and Prize Giving Day ceremony, Professor Uba Adamu Represented by Dean Post Graduate School Mande Samaila charged parents to always pay their children's school fees at an when due.
" My appeal to parents is to understand that God gives them the position to be parents. So whosoever is in control of a child should ensure that child is educated. It's based on this that I'm appealing to them in terms of their obligation to educate their children.
'" They should make sure they are prompt in paying the child's school fees . NOUN is a flexible university and it will be flexible in its approach towards the needs of the children. It's important for every parent to pay attention towards educating his child and that can be done only when the school fees are paid," he said.
Earlier, Chairman Parents Teachers Association of the School, Muhammed Ali Chiroma commended the school management for given their children proper education, saying as parents they are ever ready to support the school management in whatever way they can. from peoples daily |
| Flood kills 23, destroys 12 houses in Gombe – Official Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:27 AM PDT The Gombe State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, said 23 persons were killed and five others missing in Gombe flood disaster between June and July.
Mohammed Garba, Acting Head of Rescue and Rehabilitation of the agency made the disclosure to journalists in Gombe on Monday.
He said six persons died at Dadinkowa in Yamaltu-Deba flood on June 6; 16 died on July 1 and July 25 in Gombe town.
Mr. Garba said that 21 houses were also destroyed by the flood while 101 houses were home to floods in three communities in the state.
He said that the flood also washed away a total of 119 farmlands at Jauro Baba, Jauro Mai and Jauro Saini communities at Kamo Ward in Kaltungo Local Government of the state
Mr. Garba said other property affected included 450 bags of grains washed away in Dadin kowa Village and 11 bags of fertiliser in Kaltungo Local Government Area.
The acting head of rescue and rehabilitation said unquantifiable food items, household wares and domestic animals were also affected across four communities during the flooding.
Mr. Garba added that arrangements were in place by the state government to provide relief materials to the affected communities and households.
He advised the communities to desist from building or dumping refuse on waterways or indulging in any other practices that might affect the free flow of water.
(NAN) from peoples daily |
| Boko Haram: Airforce boss reassures of taking responsibility of returnee personnel Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:27 AM PDT From Yakubu Mustapha, Minna The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has reassured the determination of the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) to take full responsibility of the health challenges of its returned personnel deployed to combat Boko Haram insurgency in the North East.
Abubakar gave the assurance yesterday at the opening ceremony of the Medical De – Induction of NAF Special Forces from operation Lafiya Dole held at the NAF Base, Minna saying it's in commitment to improved welfare of the personnel as utmost priority.
Represented by the Chief of Medical Services, Air Vice Marshal Salle Moyi Shinkafi who applauded them for the meritorious service to their fatherland exhibited in their commitment, dedication and sacrifice that is not in doubt.
"We in the NAF and indeed all Nigerians are grateful and proud of your performance. Your commitment, dedication to duty and sacrifice no doubt contributed to the success recorded by our armed forces against Boko Haram insurgency".
The first of its kind the 115 soldiers and officers who returned from North East are to have a total review of their physical and psychological health status due to the period of their deployment to combat zones many of them could have encountered physical and mental stresses that might have long period of effects.
He emphasized that a team of different health professionals ranging from Psychiatrists, Physicians, Clinical Psychologist, Counselors and Social workers have been constituted to conduct the two weeks de- induction Programme, charging them to allowed the personnel benefit maximally to add value to their lives and the society.
In his remarks the Director of Clinical Services, Air Commodore Mohammed E. Shuaibu who expressed confidence of the personnel noted that they are to embarked on series of lectures and medical examinations as a demonstration of commitment to their wellbeing because of the health challenges they faced during their operations in the North East. from peoples daily |
| Court dissolves Army Captain’s marriage over wife’s adultery Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:27 AM PDT From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi An Upper Area Court sitting in Makurdi, the Benue state capital has dissolved a two (2) year marriage between a Military Captain, Alexander Ifeanyi Otuve and Joy Uwariome Iziven over alleged adultery.
Capt. Otuve, petitioner, had approached the court in a suit No. UACII/cv.62/2016 asking it to divorce his marriage to Joy whom she married in 2012 under the Era native law and custom of Owan East of Edo state.
While giving evidence before the court, the petitioner, Capt. Otuve said when he was posted to Makurdi, Benue state in 2014, the wife refused to come along with him; adding that even before his transfer to Makurdi, he had noticed some strange attitude in the marriage as his wife goes and comes back at odd hours; a development which their families tried hard to resolve but to no avail.
He testified further that in 2014 when he was again posted to the North- East, the wife refused to go with him hence his suspicion heightened that she is playing some games, hence he resorted to legal action.
"I Decided to follow it legally, we last spoke with each other in 2014 when I tried to retrieve my car from her. I decided to let her be so that I could face my life, she is not a woman I got married to anymore," the petitioner told the court.
The respondent did appear in court throughout the period of hearing.
Delivering judgement, the presiding judge Mrs. Fatima A. Akintomide said the court had established that there was no issue of custody of any surviving child in the marriage and it is a fact that the petitioner is able to establish lack of communication with his wife for the past two years, though, such other alleged grounds wouldn't have been enough for the court to grant divorce.
But, she however, said the intelligent way the petitioner answered the court when asked how he got the respondent present address by responding that it was through the 'social media' where the respondent advertise her business, the court became convinced that the parties are already separated since locating the respondent to be served through substituted means was equally difficult.
The judge then ruled thus, "much may be said but the truth still remains, I cannot force an unwilling partner on a billing partner, but equally an unwillingly partner. The marriage between the petitioner and respondent is hereby dissolved." from peoples daily |
| Bauchi gov appoints Peoples Daily COO, Ali M Ali as Media Adviser Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:27 AM PDT From Ahmed Kaigama, Bauchi Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar has approved the appointment of veteran journalists and former Chief Operations Officer of People Media Limited, publishers of People Daily Newspapers, Ali Muhammad Ali as his Special Adviser Media and Strategy.
A statement signed by the Chief of Staff Government House, Architect Audu Sule Katagum, said the new Special Adviser on Media and Strategy holds Masters Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy and Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication among others.
He worked in various media organizations from across the country while until his appointment he was the Chief Operations Officer of Peoples Media Limited Publishers of People Daily Newspapers in Abuja.
Meanwhile, the governor also approved the appointment of former Special Assistant to the governor on media and strategy, Comrade Sabo Muhammad as Special Adviser Education. He holds Bachelors Certificate in General and Applied Psychology, Masters Degree in Management and Post Graduate Diploma in Education.
The two appointments take immediate effect. from peoples daily |
| Comedian Lil Duval stands by his comments about 'killing transgender women' | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 01 Aug 2017 03:04 AM PDT Despite the backlash, stand-up comedian Lil Duval has stood by radio show comments he made about killing transgender women. He drew criticism after an appearance The Breakfast Club Friday, in which he said he would kill a transgender woman if they were dating and she waited too long to reveal she was transgender.Speaking to TMZ,he said "I said that because (the hosts) were saying, taking away someone's power of choice, and that's what you did,""When you take away somebody's power of choice, it should be criminal … I don't got no problem with transgender, I ain't got no problem with gay people. I got a problem with somebody trying to take something from me … That's psychological damage." During Duval's appearance on the New York-based show Friday morning, host Charlamagne Tha God asked how he would react if, after dating a woman for four months, she revealed she was transgender,he said "This might sound messed up and I don't care, but, she dying,""I can't deal with that. I can't do that. You manipulated me to believe in this thing…In my mind, I'm gay now!" Charlamagne attempted to get Duval to apologize for his comments, cutting in with, "That's a hate crime," but Duval continued "There should be some kind of repercussions if you do that to somebody," he said. "If one did that to me and they didn't tell me, I'm going to be so mad I'm probably going to want to kill them. I can say what I want and do what I want, and people understand where I'm coming from. They know I'm not coming from a place of malice."  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
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