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  • The Nation appoints Adesina as Editor

    THE Board of Directors of Vintage Press Limited has appointed Mr Adeniyi Adesina as Editor of The Nation .

    Adesina’s appointment was announced on Thursday by Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Victor Ifijeh.

    Adesina succeeds Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the pioneer editor of the newspaper, who is now a commissioner-designate in Lagos State. Omotoso has been screened by the Lagos State House of Assembly, following his nomination by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

    The Board of Directors, according to Ifijeh, praised Omotoso “for his outstanding performance, commitment to duties and his immense contributions to the phenomenal growth  of The Nation  in  its 13 years of existence.”

    The Nation hit the newsstands on July 31, 2006, with the credo: Truth in Defence of Freedom.

    Two years later, it began printing in three locations : Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. This enabled it to get to  most towns and cities in the six geo-political zones serving timely and fresh news.

    The feat earned The Nation instant acceptance by readers and advertisers. It quickly climbed up the ladder to become the market leader and the widest circulating newspaper in Nigeria.

    Other appointments announced on Thursday are: Mr. Lawal Ogienagbon (Managing Editor)—Editorial Services, Dr Emmanuel Oladesu (Deputy Editor)—Daily, and Mr. Bunmi Ogunmodede (News Editor).

    Adesina joined The Nation as Deputy Editor (Saturday) in April 2010. He was reassigned as Deputy Editor (News) of The Nation in August 2010, the position he held until November, 2018.

    While on Leave of Absence, he served as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola between December 2018 and August 5, 2019.

    Read Also: The Nation marks 13th anniversary with praises, prayers

    In almost three decades of journalism practice, he worked with Prime People, National Concord, AM News, Punch and News Star newspapers among others, covering various beats.

    He worked on the three titles at Punch, serving as Assistant Editor, Saturday Punch in charge of Sports in 2001 and Assistant Editor in charge of News, between 2002 and 2004. He was Head of Foreign desk of The Punch from 2005 to 2006.

    Adesina was appointed Editor of News Star in 2007, the position he held until 2009.

    He attended the University of Lagos for his degrees, graduating in 1987 and bagging a Master’s in Mass Communication.

    Adesina has attended professional seminars and training programmes at home and in the United Kingdom and Denmark. He is married and blessed with children.

    Erstwhile Deputy Editor Ogienagbon started his career as a reporter with The Punch. He moved over to the Daily Times and rose to the position of Deputy Editor. He also served as Deputy Editor of National Interest.

    The managing editor joined The Nation at inception, becoming the News Editor. He was promoted Deputy Editor (Daily) in 2010.  Ogienagbon holds B.Sc. in Mass Communication

    Until this appointment, Oladesu was since 2015, the group political editor. He will still oversee the political desk.

    He started his career as a Reporter/Features Writer with TNT Newspapers in 1997 before moving to The Comet as Education Reporter (1999-2002), Political Correspondent (2002-2005), Political Correspondent, The Nation (2005-2007), Senior Writer (2007-2008), Deputy Political Editor (2008-2014), and Group Political Editor.

    Oladesu won the 2014 DAME Political Reporter of the Year and NMMA Political Reporter of the year in 2015.

    The deputy editor holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Lagos.

    Oladesu obtained two Master’s degrees in Personnel Psychology from the University of Ibadan (2000) and in Educational Psychology from the University of Lagos (2017).

    He was the best graduating student of the Guidance and Counselling Department and overall best in the Faculty of Education when he bagged his first degree at the Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti (OSUA) in 1995.   In 2016, he became an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), a professional body he joined in 2004.

    Ogunmodede began his journalism career in 1995 at the Independent Communications Network Limited (ICNL), publishers of The News, A.M./P.M. News and Tempo magazine after graduating from the University of Ibadan.

    He joined The Comet at inception in 1999 working on the City/Metro Desk. He covered the activities of the Lagos State Government, reporting from the Secretariat in Alausa for six years, before being promoted as deputy news editor. He was News Editor of Nigerian Compass between 2008 and 2011.  Ogunmodede got the public service experience when he served as Special Assistant (Media) to former Ekiti State Deputy Governor Prof. Modupe Adelabu from 2013 to 2014 while on Leave of Absence. Before this appointment, he was the acting news editor.

     

  • Easter: Oyetola okays free train transport for Osun citizens

    Osun State citizens travelling home for Easter celebration will have the opportunity of free train transportation from Lagos to Osogbo, the state capital.

    Those travelling from towns on the route between Lagos state and Osun state will also benefit from the free trip as approved by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

    It will be at no cost to the travelers.

    A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Adeniyi Adesina, said the all- expenses paid round trip, whose objective is to give relief, will stop over at designated Train Stations in Ogun and Oyo states.

    Read Also: SDP pledges support for Oyetola

    According to the schedule of movement, the train will depart from the Iddo Terminus in Lagos by 10am on Friday, April 19, with the expected 6pm arrival time at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park Train Station in Osogbo.

    In the reverse movement on Monday, April 22, the train will depart from the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park Train Station in Osogbo at 10am with the expected 6pm arrival time at Iddo Terminus in Lagos.

    It is the second time the Oyetola Administration will provide free train transport for citizens going home for religious celebration. The first time was in December 2018, for people travelling home for Christmas, barely one month after the governor took office.

    Millions of people have benefitted from the Free Train Movement since it was initiated by the State Government of Osun in 2011. It has continued non-stop.

  • Amosun tasks journalists on ethical practice

    Amosun tasks journalists on ethical practice

    Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has charged journalists to be above board to maintain the sanctity and integrity of the profession.
    He also enjoined journalists to embark on a thorough investigation of any news item before it is published.
    Governor Amosun gave the admonition in a keynote address delivered on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day summit organised by the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigerian Union Journalists (NUJ).
    The Ogun State helmsman, who was represented on the occasion by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Mr Rotimi Durojaiye, noted that journalists must understand that image is very important in all that they do.
    According to him, “A good image engenders trust and wide acceptability. Journalists, therefore, as members of the fourth estate if the realm should uphold a reputable image that will give greater acceptability to the profession.”
    Governor Amosun equally stressed that journalists must eschew sensationalism in their reportage, but serve as an unbiased outlet for the realisation of the rights and freedom of expression of the citizenry.
    Speaking further on the issue of integrity, Governor Amosun regretted that the issue of ‘the highest bidder gets the good side of the news’ has painted the journalism profession in a bad light before the populace.
    His words: “This phrase is actually doing more harm than good to the profession.”
    Governor Amosun charged journalists to cultivate the norm of fair and objective reportage in discharging their roles.
    “With the power inherent in the profession to shape the opinion of people, you must use it well in order to promote your profession such that it is endeared to the citizenry,” he added.
    He also urged journalists to act as a two-way channel between the public and the policy makers, by letting the policymakers feel the pulse of the public and what the public expects of them.
    He pointed out that journalists should always be on their guard against forces that seek to take advantage of the formidable power of the profession for their self-aggrandizement or personal enrichment.
    “It has even become more important that the profession divests itself of partisanship, ensure unbiased reportage and inculcate investigative journalism if it desires to continue to remain relevant “, he added.
    Governor Amosun lauded the Oyo State NUJ for organising the lecture, pointing out that journalists are the image-builders of the government and trustees for the public and their media.

  • Reps inspect 95 Fed Govt vehicles seized by ICPC

    Reps inspect 95 Fed Govt vehicles seized by ICPC

    The House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption has inspected 95 Federal Government vehicles seized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from various government officials after the winding down of the activities of the defunct Subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme (Sure-P) by the current administration.

    The inspection formed part of the visit by members of the committee to ICPC on oversight duties.

    Speaking, while conducting the members round the seized vehicles, the ICPC Chairman, Mr Ekpo Nta, explained that the recovery of the vehicles was an indication of the firm resolve of the Commission to tackle the various manifestation of corrupt practices perpetrated by some government officials.

    However, among the vehicles inspected, Mr Nta said 40 of them were recovered from some Retired officials of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources.

    Speaking during the visit, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Akinloye Azeez Babajide said that the essence of the visit was for his committee to acquire a better knowledge of what the Commission was doing and offer support where necessary. He commended the Commission for fostering a good image for Nigeria through its preventive initiatives against corruption.

    Akinloye, who was visibly impressed with what he had learnt about the activities of ICPC harped on the need for the achievements of the Commission to be made public as a lot of people had the mindset that ICPC was not doing much.

    In his words: “The perception of ICPC not doing enough should be a thing of the past. With what I have seen, we want to contribute to the development of the Commission and eradicate wrong perceptions of ICPC.”

    Earlier in his remarks, while receiving the visitors, the ICPC Chairman had said that preventing corruption is a major objective of the mandate of the Commission which was also the thrust of what it was doing.

    Nta defined corruption as an “opportunistic crime since people tend to abuse opportunities which then lead them to engage in corruption” and therefore advocated the elimination of such opportunities.

    “ICPC is interested in the development and deployment of high Information and communication technology (ICT) in government processes to achieve success with greater ease. This will be the height of our prevention activities,” he said.

    The ICPC boss further explained to the lawmakers some preventive initiatives the Commission has institutionalised which have saved Nigeria a lot of money. According to him, some of the sectors that have benefitted from these initiatives include the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Aviation and Education Sectors.

    On challenges, he said the Commission needs realistic funding for the war against corruption as corrupt persons are well off financially to fight back.

  • Alleged N603m fraud: ICPC opens case against ex-NIHSA DG

    Alleged N603m fraud: ICPC opens case against ex-NIHSA DG

    The trial of a former Director-General of Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Mr John Ayoade Shamonda, opened before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of High Court of the Federal Capital Territory Apo, Abuja.

    Earlier in May, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had arraigned Mr Shamonda before Justice Ademola for alleged mismanagement of N603 million intervention funds meant for rehabilitation and replacement of damaged hydrological equipment of NIHSA.

    The accused person’s actions were contrary to and are punishable under Sections 16, 17 (1) (C), and 22 (5) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000.

    During the trial, the prosecution counsel of ICPC, Mr Okechukwu Igbudu called the head of the Investigation team, Mr Joshua Wakili, to the witness box to testify on the outcome of his investigation to the court.

    In his testimony, Wakili tendered some documents to substantiate his findings and they were admitted in court as exhibits.

    He also testified that some of the purchases and disbursement of funds made by Mr Shamonda were outside the approval given by the Presidency and Ministry of Water Resources.

    The defence counsel, Mr Michael Bello, cross-examined the ICPC witness on the admissibility of some of the documents tendered in court.

    At the conclusion of the cross-examination, Justice Ademola adjourned the case to 7th December 2016 for further hearing.

  • Ortom pledges collaboration with vigilante group on crime

    Ortom pledges collaboration with vigilante group on crime

    Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has assured members of the Benue State Chapter of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria of support  in the fight to rid the society of criminals.
    Governor Ortom who received members of the group at Benue People’s House today, said law enforcement agencies  needed synergy with other organizations to enable them to succeed.
    He said his administration  would continue to make the provision of security and advised the vigilante group to put their house in order in such a manner that organisations with similar objectives would not work at cross purposes.
    The  Governor directed the Special Adviser on Security to harmonise the various vigilante groups in the state into one formidable body that can receive government support.
    He disclosed that law enforcement agents and members of the civilian joint task force recorded a major success recently when they arrested several criminals with  four AK 47 rifles,  one pump action, 250 rounds of live ammunition and eight magazines.
    Governor Ortom said the stick approach would be applied after the carrot approach that was used during the period of amnesty and noted that no criminal would henceforth be spared.
    While insisting that he could not preside over a state dominated by criminals, the Governor said  with the dedication  of the state to God, no stone would be left unturned in the area of the fight against crime even corruption.
    Earlier, the Benue State Commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Samuel Ahungwa Zungwenen told the Governor that members have been apprehending fake currency dealers and other criminals  and requested him to equip  and furnish their new head.
    Mr Zungwenen said the Governor would be invited to commission the head office adding that as patron of the organization he would be decorated with the appropriate rank during the  occasion.
    He commended the Governor’s security measures since he assumed office especially the amnesty programme and the efforts to end the Fulani herdsmen’s invasion and requested for assistance in the areas of mobility and the permission to produce locally made arms.
    The group was led to Benue People’s House by the state matron, Mrs Regina Akume, JP.
  • China ready for Buhari’s visit

    China ready for Buhari’s visit

    President Muhammadu Buhari will pay a state visit to China between Monday to Friday next week at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang announced on Wednesday.

    “China and Nigeria enjoy a traditional friendship. This year marks the 45th anniversary of China-Nigeria diplomatic ties,” Lu said at a daily press briefing.

    During the visit, President Xi Jinping will hold talks with Buhari, and Premier Li Keqiang and top legislator Zhang Dejiang will have separate meetings with him, exchanging views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern, Lu said.

    The two sides will sign cooperation agreements and jointly hold a forum on production capacity cooperation as well as a reception marking the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties, said Lu.

    Calling Nigeria “a major strategic partner of China in Africa,” Lu said the two countries have maintained frequent high-level visits, cooperated for strong results and maintained positive communication and coordination in international affairs over the past 45 years.

    “We believe President Buhari’s visit will give new impetus to the all-round development of the China-Nigeria strategic partnership of cooperation,” Lu said.

    Buhari will also visit Shanghai, an economic hub in east China, and Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province.

  • Mark named in Panama papers with UK properties

    Mark named in Panama papers with UK properties

    Former Senate President David Mark has been associated with running eight offshore companies registered in British Virgin Island.
    His former wife is also listed as owning shell accounts.
    Senator Mark (Benue South), who recently won re-election into the upper chamber for the fifth time, is the latest Nigerian to be named in the secret assets leak of files belonging to Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.
    The firm, reputed as one of the most secretive companies in the world, helped clients to register offshore entities, some of which are then used to launder money, evade taxes and dodge sanctions.
    Senate President Bukola Saraki’s wife, former Delta State Governor James Ibori, Saraki’s brother Laolu, his associate Obi Asika and Olufela Ibidapo have also been named as running shell companies in the tiny islands.
    Already the world wide scandal has claimed Iceland Prime Minister who on Tuesday following pressure from the citizens for keeping a secret account.