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ICAN on Wednesday inaugurated new executive committee, during the investiture of the 10th chairman, in Abuja.
Author: The Nation
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ICAN Abuja inaugurates executive committee
Pic.2. Newly-elected chairman of Abuja and District Society, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mrs Bosede Ikhanoba (L) inaugurating the new executive committee, during the investiture of the 10th chairman and inauguration of the new executive committee in Abuja on Tuesday (9/7/19).
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Gunmen kidnap Adamawa permanent secretary
Gunmen have abducted the Permanent Secretary of the Adamawa State Ministry of Mineral Resources, Emmanuel Piridimso.
Emmanuel was abducted at his residence in the state capital, Yola, in the early hours of Wednesday, according to a member of his family, Francis Samuel, who said the gunmen stormed the residence of the permanent secretary at Clark’s Quarters in Jimeta, about 3:20 am and took him away.
“The gunmen came bearing two guns and abducted the Permanent Secretary at gunpoint. They carted away his handset and that of his wife.
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“We have tried to no avail to contact the Permanent Secretary through his phone number, and the abductors refused to pick our calls. As at the time we are speaking, the abductors were yet to contact us,” Francis Samuel explained.
The state police command confirmed the incident, assuring of efforts to redeem the situation.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Suleiman Yahaya, told newsmen Wednesday morning, “The police has already deployed IG’s rapid response team to track and arrest the culprits and to also rescue the victim.”
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ABU Alumni to honour retiring Mass Comm Professor
Old and current students of the Department of Mass Communication, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria will on Saturday, July 13, 2019 honour their former Head of Department, Prof. Suleiman Salau who is retiring from the service of the institution.
One of the former students and lecturers with the department, Dr. Ibrahim Jimoh, told The Nation that a dinner has been arranged in honour of Prof. Salau who is the first Professor of Mass Communication in the University.
Jimoh, who is chairman of the planning committee, said during the dinner which is expected to be attended by senior academics in the university and his former students, a book of reading complied by the former students will be unveiled.
The book titled “Mass Media in Nigeria: Research, Theories and Practice” is edited by Akeem Mojisola Adeyanju, Ibrahim Jimoh and Hashim Mohammad Suleiman, all former students of Prof. Salau.
While Adeyanju is currently a Senior Research fellow at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies where he also work as Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Communication, Dr. Ibrahim and Suleiman are both senior lecturers in the Mass Communication department of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
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Dr Jimoh said: “In recognition of his contribution to the Department of Mass Communication, ABU, Zaria where he trained and touched many lives, former and current students of Prof Suleiman Salau will be having a dinner on the 13th of July in ABU to unveil a book written to honour Prof Salau.
“The book, ‘Mass Media in Nigeria: Research, Theories and Practice’, is 733 pages double peer reviwed with about 35 chapters from contributors covering all aspects of Mass Communication in Nigeria. The contributors include Professors and scholars from every region of the country.
“Indeed, very few are like Prof Salau who has touched so many lives and this has given him the position of a father in the lives of many, thus honouring with a book is the least we can do to show him appreciation.
“A man who has spent all his life since joining ABU in the 70s nurturing men and women and overseeing a department to what it is today, is worth celebrating.”
Prof. Salau midwifed the establishment of the department in the mid nineties and has graduated several students.
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Jolokoto radio drama series hits airwaves to tackle health, environmental issues
Worried by the need to ensure that people make adequate plans ahead of raising children, a local organization which specializes in entertainment-education via radio and television, Population Media Centre (PMC) has concluded arrangement to begin the broadcasting of a new radio show across Oyo and Ogun states of the Southwest states.
The new show christened ‘Jolokoto,’ according to the PMC Country Representative, Mr Ephraim Okon, is to address gender-related issues, human rights, health and environmental information.
Okon told reporters in Ibadan the new 120-episode radio show leverages the high-quality health care networks available from PMCs four clinical partners.
He maintained the focus of the radio show is to remodel behaviour and peoples characters in a way that would show to them that they can have the number of children they want but must plan their way through so as not to end up as issues.
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Okon maintained that the better the plan people have as parents in terms of family planning and children spacing, the better and easier they find it to manage the family.
He said: “On August 8th 2019, Jolokoto (Mirror of Life), a new radio show in Yoruba will begin broadcasting across Oyo and Ogun states in Southwestern Nigeria. The storylines will span 120 episodes, broadcasting for about 15 months while the audiences explore love, violence, hope and fear.
“The dramatic show, broadcasting in the two states on multiple public and privately own radio stations will draw people into different stories of families, friends and privately own radio stations, will draw people into different stories of families, friends and enemies struggling to succeed among the challenges of everyday life.
“And these stories will not only entertain audiences with every episode, they are also designed to inform and educate. Jolokoto is designed to seamlessly weave gender issues, human rights, health and environmental information into the storylines.
“Dramatising daily life allows for inclusion of increasing important struggles such as gender-based violence, reproductive health rights and environmental issues into the consciousness of the people.
“Specifically, the new 120-episode radio show leverages the high-quality health care networks available from our four clinical partners, seeking to:
“Increase voluntary, modern contraceptive use among youth, reduce unintended pregnancy among adolescent girls of age 15-19 and increase family planning/long acting reversible contraception (LARC) use.”
A total of 16 radio stations comprising ten and six from both Oyo and Ogun state respectively.
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‘Corps members no longer have lectures under trees in Anambra’
The Anambra State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. Kehinde Aremu, has said corps members in the state no longer have their lectures in the open during their orientation course.
Aremu spoke yesterday while addressing reporters at the closing ceremony of this year’s Batch “B” Stream I orientation course at its temporary site in the state.
The coordinator had earlier identified lack of lecture halls as one of the major challenges facing the camp, a facility he described as critical requirement in the camp.
He expressed joy that the challenge had been taken care of with the provision of make-shift tents.
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Aremu said: “We no longer hold lectures in the open. We’ve constructed tents, which now serve as lecture halls.
“We had a very beautiful time for the very first time, like never before, in the history of Anambra camp. We had lectures in a relaxing atmosphere.”
On the N10 million promised by the state government to augment feeding in camp, Aremu said they were yet to receive the money in cash.
He said the management sourced for fund on the directive of the Board Chairman to ensure governor’s promise was kept as well as guarantee quality meal for the corps members.
“We’ve sourced for money so that these set of corps members on camp still enjoy the benefits of better meal than what is obtainable in other states,” he added.
Governor Willie Obiano restated the state’s plans of an upward review of the monthly allowance to corps members posted to hard-to-reach parts of the state.
Speaking through the Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, Afam Mbanefo, Obiano also directed corps members employers not to reject any corps member posted to them at state and local government levels.
He admonished the corps members to quickly settle down at their areas of assignment and get integrated with their host communities.
While urging council chairmen to provide corps members with conducive atmosphere to facilitate their integration process, Obiano also enjoined them to support the NYSC members throughout their service year.
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Obaseki commiserates with Odubu over father’s demise
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with the former Deputy Governor of the state, Dr. Pius Odubu, over the demise of his father, the Okaevbo of Urhomehe, Pa Manson Odubu, who died at age 103.
The governor thanked God for the life of the deceased, who he said worked to transform lives, adding “Upon reflection, we have every reason to thank God for his life, not because of his longevity, but his accomplishments over ten decades.”
He described late Pa Odubu as a legend, who valued education and ensured that his children took advantage of education to transform their lives.
The governor said late Pa Manson Odubu would be remembered for the development he attracted to his community, noting, “We can see from the way you conducted yourself as a politician, a leader, a lawyer in and out of government, that you were well raised. Certainly, you are exhibiting some of the values which your father imparted in you.”
Obaseki urged Dr. Odubu to take solace in the fact that his late father lived a fulfilled life, stressing the need for his children to follow the good legacy laid by their father.
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The former deputy governor, Odubu expressed appreciation to God for the life his late father lived and thanked the governor for identifying with his family in their moment of grief.
He said his family has every reason to thank God because his father lived an exemplary life, as a consummate politician and one of the pioneers of politics in the then Mid-West Region.
“At a very young age, he became a counsellor. He was also a Justice of Peace. He is a hero who influenced my life.”
The governor was accompanied on the trip by his Chief of Staff, Chief Taiwo Akerele; Special Adviser on Political Matters and Community Affairs, Chief Osaro Idah; Local Government Chairmen, including, Mrs. Eghe Ogbemudia of Egor; Hon. Napoleon Agbama of Uhunmwode; Hon. Scott Ogbemudia of Ovia North East and Hon. Destiny Enabulele of Ovia South West, among others.
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Insecurity makes northeast residents vulnerable to poverty, says global body
The security challenges in the north east may have led to increase in the poverty rate of people in rural communities, an international non-governmental organisation, Save the Children, has said.
The organisation said that people in the region can no longer access their farms, adding that they cannot produce as much as they use to produce.
It noted that the normal livelihood of people in the region had been disrupted, leading to their increased vulnerability.
Save the Children Head of Food Security and Livelihood, Chachu Tadicha, said this during the unveiling of the Household Economy Analysis (HEA) in Abuja on Monday.
He said: “We know that conflict affects people’s livelihood. For example, the farmers will not have access to land and therefore, even in very rich productive areas in the north east, people can no longer access their farms and therefore they cannot produce as much as they use to produce.
“This affects access to food. At the same time it also affects their access to income because the businesses they used to depend on is disrupted and their trade route is disrupted.
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“This increases vulnerability and contributes to poverty. The conflict has contributed a lot to vulnerabilities in the affected communities.”
Assistant National Technical Manager, Famine Early Warning System Network, Chinedu Anyaegbu, said that people in four livelihood zone states in the region needed N7,192, 685, 000 as cash support.
He also said they needed about 41, 923, 000 grain support.
Also, the Principal Statistician at the National Bureau of Statistics, Bishop Ohioma, called on both the Federal and state governments to make budgetary provisions for Cadre Harmonize and HEA analysis.
He said the HEA analysis, provides data for government to know areas that are at risk, having survival deficiency in terms of food and security.
The HEA is a robust livelihood based framework that helps in the understanding of how households in different socio-economic groups get the food and cash they need, their assets, opportunities open to them, constraints they face during crisis and their coping ability.
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PTDF urge scholars to contribute quota to Nigeria
The Executive Secretary of The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Mr Bello Aliyu Gusau, on Monday, urged shortlisted scholars of its 2019/2020 overseas Masters of Science (MSc) and Doctors of Philosophy (PhD) scholarship to return and contribute their quota to the development of the nation.
Speaking at the induction ceremony for the scholars in Abuja, Aliyu, urged them to be good ambassadors of the nation.
He said that 194 scholars are in pursuit of Masters of Science (MSc) programme, while 148 are for Doctors of Philosophy (PhD).
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He described the PTDF scholarship scheme as the best in the country stating that the programme was tailored to help develop the country’s oil and gas sector.
“You have passed through very rigorous process and you are among the few selected from thousands of applications received, starting from today, you are now in the list of awardees of PTDF scholarships”.
“The PTDF scholarship is the best in Nigeria because it is structured in a manner to ensure that we exclusively take care of our students and in turn the oil and gas sector”.
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Herrera hits at Man Utd board after move to PSG
Ander Herrera claims the Manchester United board failed to convince him of his “importance within the squad” amid contract talks, which led to his free transfer to Paris Saint Germain.
The 29-year-old signed a five-year contract with the French champions last week after his previous deal at Old Trafford expired on July 1.
The Spain international signed for the Red Devils from Athletic Club in 2014 and quickly became a fan favourite due to his tenacious style of play and passion on the pitch.
Herrera racked up 189 appearances for United across all competitions, scoring 20 goals, while also winning the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League.
It is understood that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wished to keep the midfielder ahead of the 2019-20 campaign but the club were not willing to meet his £350,000-per-week wage demands.
And during his first interview as a PSG player, Herrera has admitted that certain reassurances over his position and importance at United were not forthcoming, which is why he decided to move on.
“I don’t like looking at the past but there were differences regarding the project and my importance within it,” he told Marca
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“I was very happy, I have a lot to thank the club for, the fans and also Solskjaer.
“He did a lot for me to stay, but things didn’t happen. They arrived late and, by then, I’d already made the decision to play in Paris.”
Herrera was restricted to 22 Premier League appearances last term amid persistent injury problems, but he was still a standout performer in a struggling team.
The ex-Bilbao enforcer often outperformed United’s star names and even earned the club’s Player of the Year award in 2017, after an outstanding first season under Jose Mourinho.
Looking back on his time at Old Trafford, Herrera admitted winning the award was among his proudest moments, while also stating he would never have joined another English club after five memorable years in Manchester.
“It has been fantastic. In five years I have played 189 games and I have been important for all the coaches,” he added.
“It is true that that the MVP (Sir Matt Busby Award) makes one feel special and very happy, I keep every moment that I have lived.
“Why PSG? Because to leave United, the biggest team in England, you need something like PSG, which is the biggest in France. I could not play in another English club”(Goal.com)
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NNPC to partner EFCC to fight corruption in its operations – Kyari
The new Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari says the corporation will partner with Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to fight corruption in its operations.
Kyari disclosed this in his address at the Valedictory Session held for the outgoing GMD, Dr Maikanti Baru, in Abuja on Monday.
Kyari is the 19th GMD to steer the affairs of the corporation since inception.
“There is no corruption where there is no discretion; we will work with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to take out discretion in our system.
“NNPC will not be opaque, we will make what we do known to Nigerians because we are working for them, and not doing them a favour,” he said
He said that his team would be transparent and would not work to make deliberate mistakes.
Kyari added that he would not allow his personal interest to influence his decisions and urged his family members not to accept any gift from anyone.
“I have two sons and I have adopted so many, let me say it now in public, if you accept any gift from anyone, It is not for me.
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“For the public, please do not give any gift to my family member, “he said.
He pledged to work with various stakeholders in the sector to sustain Baru’s Legacy
He said that his team would work with the International Oil Companies (OIC) to ensure effective crude production and to further grow the nation’s oil reserve.
Kyari urged the oil workers unions to support the corporation to deliver on its mandate
He added that being a grand Chairman of Petroleum and Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) was a plus to his team to achieve greater height.
“To all NNPC staff, we must work together and build that trust been expected of us which is to ensure NNPC excel as a company.
“We need all the support trust and understanding to deliver NNPC as a global company of excellence,” he said.
While commending Baru on its efforts, he assured him that he would continue from where he stopped and would deliver on the areas of oil and gas production.
“I have been part of the decisions and progress made in the last three years. I guarantee you that we will make NNPC a global company.
“We will remove discretion in doing business to ensure transparency, we will open new ways to meet with all stakeholders and we will be accountable to citizens,” he said.
He further said that his team would deliver on revamping of the four refineries and support every effort to help Dangote refinery come on stream.
“Our expectation is that by 2023 Nigeria will be net exporter of petroleum products and we target to grow the reserve to 40 billion barrel by 2020.
“I will do my work with utmost integrity, after which I hope to stand before my creator to say I have done well,” Kyari said.
The new GMD, who acknowledged that that his selection was divine, assured that he would work to ensure growth and development of the oil and gas sector in Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the high point of the event was the handing over ceremony with transfer of NNPC cap from the outgoing GMD to Kyari.
The Cap is the symbol of Legacy left by the First GMD of the Corporation Dr Festus Mario.
About seven past GMDs of the Corporation, Governors, National Assembly members, IOCs, industry players were present at the occasion.
(NAN)