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  • Lewandowski best in the world, says Hamann

    Former Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann has voiced his admiration for Robert Lewandowski, saying he is arguably the best No.9 in the world.

    The 26-year-old has been struggling to live up to the high expectations at the Allianz Arena since joining the club from Borussia Dortmund ahead of the 2014-15 campaign, having scored 10 goals in 27 appearances in all competitions so far this term.

    Nevertheless, Hamann is adamant that the striker remains one of the best around and believes much of Dortmund’s struggles this season are down to the Pole’s exit.

    “For me, Lewandowski is the best No.9 in the world,” Hamann told Sky.

    “He made the difference at Dortmund joining Bayern.

    “He was BVB’s most important player. He was more important than Reus is now and than Mario Gotze ever was at Dortmund. There are no words to describe how important he was at Dortmund.”

    Lewandowski scored 20 goals in 33 Bundesliga appearances in his final season for BVB.

  • ‘Next year’s election will be the best ever’

    ‘Next year’s election will be the best ever’

    The founder and president of the Divine Ministry for Inter-Religious Harmony (DMIRH), Prophet David Oyekan, has predicted that contrary to the fears being expressed by many Nigerians that next year’s general elections will be free and fair and that it would be the best ever. His words: “The Divine will of God will surely prevail in 2015. Therefore 2015 election is going to be the most credible and the most peaceful election the Nigerian nation has ever witnessed. It will beat the imagination of the entire global community.”

    Oyekan, who made the above revelation in a document made available to The Nation, said God Almighty has a purpose and plan for Nigeria and that the grand design of the Creator must be achieved. According to him, God has a hand in the amalgamation of Nigeria and He is not happy with the acts of disunity in the country.

    The seer said God is angry with the Nigerian government over the ceasefire agreement signed with Boko Haram insurgents because if the government had followed the Divine directives that were conveyed to it earlier matters would not have come to such a sorry end. Nevertheless, he said Nigeria would overcome the Boko Haram saga, if the leaders of the country agree to do what God has decreed they must do. “Otherwise, we would have another dimension of trouble that would make politicians, religious leaders and the media to comply with the demand of God,” he noted.

    To avoid the wrath of God, Oyekan said the authorities must comply with the demands of God before the 2015 general elections. “That is why I’ve been making efforts to deliver the message, but people are not listening. The demand of God must be complied with by January 2015 to prevent this problem. If not, many politicians and religious leaders would die within two months,” he added.

    Oyekan said he has been trying since 2001 to bring to the notice of the authorities the Divine demand of God concerning the Nigerian nation. He said: “The Lord, the master of the universe, has not only revealed to me the genesis of Nigeria’s problems, but also provided a Divine intervention provision in the short term, the medium term and the long term strategy to put an end to Nigeria’s problems in accordance with His Divine purpose and plan for the Nigerian nation as it affects the global community at this end time.”

    Against this background, he has been sending spiritual revelations to various organs of government since 2001. But, he said the ruling elite have turned deaf ears to the demands of God because they do not believe in the relevance of spiritual guidance in nation building. The prophet gave 12 different instances of the Divine directives he sent to the authorities and the indifference displayed by those who were supposed to implement them.

    For instance, he said in August 2005 such revelation was sent to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, through the Aso Rock Villa chapel, for government to dedicate the independence anniversary of that year “to God Almighty in appreciation of what God has done for the nation for 45 years of independence of this nation and for returning democracy to Nigeria.” But, the directive was not obeyed by government; as the occasion was celebrated as usual.

    Oyekan said he also conveyed the directive of God to the Yar’Adua administration in August 2009, through the First Lady, to declare a three-day national fasting and prayer in preparation for the 49th independence anniversary and to organise a peace and unity summit in collaboration with all stakeholders before the 2010 Golden Jubilee Celebration. But, it was also not heeded. As a result, another one was issued in November of the same year, asking the government to declare a seven-day national prayer and fasting, from January 1 to 7, 2010, to usher in the blessing of God in the country’s Golden Jubilee year.

    According to him, after experiencing several frustrations trying to draw the attention of the Presidency and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the revelations, he shifted focus to the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and the judiciary through the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). But, the CJN and opposition party equally refused to take the revelations seriously. Without spiritual foundation in nation building, he said the future development of such a nation is in great jeopardy. He noted that government has consistently refused to listen to him because he comes from a lowly background and nobody knows him.

    The founder and president of DMIRH, a spiritual non-governmental organization, said so many of the ills that have befallen the nation since 2001 are direct consequences of the disobedience of the directives. He indicted all the organs of government, including the fourth estate of the realm, the media, who have at one time or the other received the revelations, for the disobedience. Quoting from Isaiah 29 verse 13 and 14, he said the name of the Lord is always on the lips of Nigerians, but their hearts are far removed from Him.

    Oyekan said the amalgamation of 1914 was divinely arranged by God through Lord Luggard. He added: “This was to cement the unity of the nation. The success of the quest to keep Nigeria one during the civil war which ended in 1970 was a Divine arrangement. This is the reason why ‘go on with one Nigeria’ (Gowon) succeeded in that regard in 1970.”

    It was for the purpose of continuing to cement this unity, he noted, that former President Olusegun Obasanjo unknowingly gave a joint ticket to the late President Umaru Yar’Adua and President Goodluck Jonathan. “It was a Divine arrangement to achieve the unity of Nigeria,” he said, adding: “For this unity to be cemented, God in His infinite mercy also guided Yar’Adua to grant amnesty to Niger Delta militants. This is because the enemy of the unity of Nigeria in 2005 predicted that the nation would disintegrate in 2015.”

  • ‘Poverty made me the best’

    When he was seven years old, Gideon Oluwaseun Afolayan lost his father, Pa James Afolayan, at a ripe age of 93. His mother was the youngest of many wives, and he, the last of the six children from his mother.

    The 27-year-old was raised by his eldest sister and her daughter, who provided him with the best education affordable.  His background inspired him to graduate with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.90 from the Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State last Saturday, beating 325 others to win the overall best graduating student prize.

    Sharing his story with The Nation, the graduate of Physics and Electronics, underscored his hatred for poverty, saying it made him to graduate as the best.

    “When I say poverty made me to graduate as the best, I don’t mean I was poor as a student, but I hate poverty with a passion and wouldn’t want it close to me.  So, wherever I find myself I strive for excellence.  That was why all through my primary, polytechnic and university education, I always aspired to be at the top,” he said.

    Given his father’s death when he was still very young, Afolayan’s future would have been different if his elder sister and her daughter had not stepped in.

    “I lived with her in Zaria, and then her daughter also took me away from her due to God’s favour and good character. They asked if I would come and live with them and I agreed. God has raised me from one level of grace to the other since then. From Abuja we came down to Lagos and God planted me in BellsTech,” he said.

    After his O Levels in 2007 at Jefab International School, Suleja, Niger State, Afolayan wrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) twice with the intention of studying medicine, but did not obtain the cut-off mark. He proceeded to Allover Polytechnic, Ota, Ogun State, where he studied Electrical/Electronic Engineering and graduated with a distinction.

    “I used my certificate to get admission into BellTech after my one year industrial training,” he added.

    On how he studied, Afolayan who hails from Irepi Town in Boluwaduro Local Government of Osun State, said he has a schedule for everything he does including reading.

    “I engage myself in many activities that people look at me and wonder because I don’t look or behave like other intelligent students. I play the keyboard so when I am free I hang around with my juniors and rehearse. I was also the music director at school. I engaged in several extra-curricular activities, but I devoted time to all of them,” he said.

    Afolayan said he does not settle for less and that he had already made up his mind to graduate as the best student before he resumed at Bells.

    He said: “Before I got admission into Bells, I asked God what he has for me because I believe in living my life based on specific target, so as I entered the school, God kept unveiling opportunities for me. I first had the passion to top my department. So, in the first semester God helped me with that and I had a 4.85. In the second semester David Abejide, who is my very good friend came to me one evening and told me there was a scholarship available, but the condition is to top my college. So, I continued with my hardworking life style and I topped my college with a 4.95 and got the scholarship. Sixty per cent of my fee was paid by the school for the year.

    “After that I asked myself what other height I could scale and at the last convocation I told myself I would be the next. I told my friend David that I would be the one there next. I also received an SMS almost immediately the last valedictorian was called from another of my friend Atoyosi Olubusola.  She said: ‘My friend, you are meant to be there’; and to the glory of Go,d I am here today,” he said.

    Afolayan, who said he had not seen his mother for over five years, was full of praises for his guardians, Mr Lawrence Oresanya and his wife, Deola, who he said have treated him like their own children.

    The Oresanyas attested to his good character and morals, which made them to develop interest in him.

    “He has not given us any problems since we took him in and we don’t regret taking him in. When we went to Osogbo to take him, we wanted to take two of them because Mama had four of them with her and we felt the burden was too much, but she refused saying she could give us only one child so we ended up with the youngest, which was Seun and he has been doing us proud,” Mr Oresanya said.

    Afolayan advised undergraduates to be disciplined, saying discipline determines the height everyone will get to on earth.

    “No matter how high you rise on earth, without discipline you will fall in no time. Discipline will help you get your life right, even your spiritual life, academic, social and otherwise,” he said.

    Afolayan already has his eyes on his next goal: to pick a scholarship to study in Cambridge University, United Kingdom. After school, he hopes to be an entrepreneur.

     

  • Ajimobi best performing governor, says lawmaker

    Ajimobi best performing governor, says lawmaker

    The member representing Ibadan North II in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Olusegun Olaleye, has said Governor Abiola Ajimobi remains the best performing governor in the state.

    The lawmaker said this yesterday when he distributed refrigerators and gas cookers to All Progressives Congress (APC) members at Ward 12.

    Ajimobi believes in the infrastructural economic and spiritual development of the state.

    He said neither the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nor Accord Party could develop the state.

    “I want you all to support the governor because of the achievements he has recorded in this state. He believes in massive infrastructural development and now education is taking another shape.”

  • Wenger: Kanu’s hat-trick one of my best

    Wenger: Kanu’s hat-trick one of my best

    Exactly 15 years ago, Nigerian legend, Kanu Nwankwo entered into Arsenal folklore with a well-taken hat-trick against Chelsea in the English Premier League.

    Kanu’s moment in the limelight capped one of the all-time great comebacks in the English top flight as Arsenal stunned Gianluca Vialli’s men.

    And Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has declared it as one of the best goals he has seen in his coaching career.

    Strangely, it was 2-0 to Chelsea (Tore Andre Flo and Dan Petrescu had scored earlier in the game) with a quarter of an hour left to play on that fateful day, October 23, 1999 at Stamford Bridge, before Kanu decided to mark his name on the sands of time.

    Papillo, as Kanu is fondly called, deftly brought a wild Marc Overmars shot under control before stabbing in to give Arsenal faint hope. He then levelled matters eight minutes later by drilling past Blues goalkeeper Ed de Goey.

    And with 90 minutes on the clock, the lanky striker completed the unbelievable comeback with a ridiculously-taken goal that fans still talk about to this day.

    De Goey rushed out to meet the striker on the byline, but Kanu jinked past him and curled his shot into the top corner to the delight of the delirious away fans.

    Kanu discussed those unforgettable moments with Fifa.com explaining that netting against “a formidable” Chelsea side still represents fulfillment.

    “I have very good memories of that game. It felt great to score against such a formidable team as Chelsea and it just shows the game is not over until it is over.

    “I was not particularly out to get the better of Marcel (Desailly), Frank (Lebeouf) or (goalkeeper Ed) de Goey that day, I just wanted to play my game and bring out the best of the tricks in my bag to outwit my opponent and score for my team.

    “I worked the goalkeeper into a position where I could sell a dummy to him, which of course he bought,” he recalled. “I lifted up my head and picked out the far top corner of the net, which I quickly curled the ball into pretty much from where I stood.”

    The Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger is still full of awe for his former Nigerian forward whom he admitted “proved him wrong” on the day.

    “I expected him to cross. If he hadn’t scored it could have upset you because he really should have passed. However, great players can prove you wrong. It is one of the best goals I’ve seen,” Wenger said.

    Kanu scored 30 goals in league appearances for the Gunners between 1999 and 2004.

  • ‘WE’LL GIVE OUR BEST

    ‘WE’LL GIVE OUR BEST

    Ahead of the double-header Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan on Saturday October 11th, and 15th, SL10.ng spoke to SS Lazio and Super Eagles midfielder Eddy Ogenyi Onazi.
    He talks about about the games against Sudan, his new contract with SS Lazio, ambition of playing in England and more. Enjoy.

    Obviously we will start by talking about Sudan now. That’s the popular topic in Nigeria at the moment. Share your thoughts with us please.

    Well we are preparing hard, and we are putting in serious effort and as you’re aware, we have been training twice daily under the heat. The weather here is a little bit harsh I must say, but we’re expecting a harsher weather condition over there in Sudan. We have been trying to acclimatize ourselves with the weather, because we expect it to be more difficult there. We pray to God to give us the grace to get all three points against them, because we’re doing all we can to see that we get all three points.

     

    You talked about the weather, because I was going to ask you about that. You acknowledged it’s going to be a difficult one in Sudan but would you say you’re now prepared for it?

    Yes and like I said, it is what we expect and we have been training under similar conditions in Abuja but we expect something more difficult there. But I’d like to think we’re prepared for it.

     

    How much would you say you know the Sudanese and have you studied them?

    Yeah, because I tried to watch some of their games and at least I know one or two things about them and we’re trying to do everything possible to withstand whatever threat they may pose and also pose our own threat. Like I’ve been saying, it’s not going to be easy but we know what we want and we know what we’re doing so we will give out our best, I’m sure of that. It is something that I’m sure we can do.

     

    Can you assure Nigerians that they would smile at the end of that day?

    Well, I’m not God and I cannot make promises but we just have to put in a good shift and get the required result. We also hope that Nigerians will smile at the end of the game, because whenever Nigerians are happy with our performances, we are also happy so it is something that we hope to achieve.

     

    What about qualification to Morocco 2015, can you make promises?

    Again, I will say that I’m not God to say with 100% certainty that we will make it to Morocco, what we have to do is just our home work and ensure we win our games and from there we will know the next step. But we will put in our best to make sure we win.

     

    How do you feel about Nigeria’s one point from a possible six, would you say you’re going into the Sudan games under pressure?

    I wouldn’t say that, because football is always like that, you can never win every time. Sometimes you win, sometimes you draw, and sometimes you lose. So it is not a problem. So whenever a win comes, you savour it but the most important thing is to be serious at all times, and to be determined enough to win.

     

    Alright, let’s talk about your new contract with Lazio. It’s obviously a much more improved contract so does this mean those interests from some English clubs are ended now?

    (Laughs)…I believe God has plans for everything because if you go faster than you should, you could fall. So I believe God has his own plans for me but for now, I’m with Lazio, and I have a contract with them but if anything else is to happen in the near future, we’ll see (Laughs).

     

    It has been a season of mixed results for Lazio, how do you see the season so far?

    We have a new coach and when a new coach comes in, he often tries his tactics with different players and try to know which ones best suit you and in the process, there could be mixed results. But if you see the league table now, I think we’re either sixth or seventh and results have improved immensely and I believe that’s how we’ll continue.

     

    Thank you very much Onazi

  • Behold UNILAG’s ‘Best Cook’

    A 400-Level student of Law at the University of Lagos, Temitope Oyedija, has emerged winner of the Onga National Campus Cooking Competition.

    Temitope emerged winner among 10 contestants.

    The participants, randomly chosen through a raffle draw, spanned across different faculties of the school. They included Alabi Oluwatobiloba, Faculty of Education; Merit Iwute, Faculty of Science; Precious Ehika, Arts; Joy Iroh, Education; Benita Otuyah, Social Sciences; Damilola Ifegbesan, Environmental Science; Bassey Effion, Business Administration; Vivian Ejim, Arts; Peter Uwazie, Engineering; and Temitope.

    After dishes were delegated through a lucky dip, the contestants, financially supported by the organisers, Promasidor Nigeria Limited; makers of Onga Food seasoning cube, proceeded to a nearby market with a photographer to get items needed for the preparation of their dishes.

    The cooking competition kicked off at 3.45pm and lasted for an hour with each contestant cutting, mixing and boiling ingredients to the admiration of members of the audience and a panel of judges.

    It all ended one hour later, with the judges rising to assess the dishes.

    The judges were Mr Adeola Asunmo, Chief Executive Officer of Mavis Restaurant, Mrs Nkechi Ajuogu of TPoint Cafeteria, Dr Rebecca Soremekun, Acting Dean of Students’ Affairs and Mrs Aderonke Asiwaju, an officer with the Students’ Affairs Unit.

    After the judges made their decision, Temitope, who prepared okro and amala (yam flour), was declared winner; Peter Uwazie emerged the first runner up with his egusi and semovita.

    Temitope got a deep freezer. She will also represent UNILAG at the grand finale; Peter received a gas oven. Other participants got consolation prizes.

    Temitope, expressing her surprise, said her selection for the competition was unexpected.

    She said: “I feel blessed and for now, I choose not to be anxious of the still-to-come grand finale.”

    Peter praised the Onga-sponsored initiative saying: “Onga should keep this coming; it’s very good because it rings out the kitchen skills in young people.”

    Cynthia Ejimkonye of Proximity Communication said that the programme was aimed at attracting young girls and future mothers to the Onga brand in order to preserve the Onga legacy.

    The train of the Onga National Cooking Competition is moving to Minna, the Niger State capital, in Promasidor’s quest to cover, in 14 weeks, 14 federal universities before the grand finale in UNILAG.

    The winner of the grand finale  will get a 2014 Kia Rio car.

     

  • ‘Fayemi is best for Ekiti’

    ‘Fayemi is best for Ekiti’

    The wife of Ekiti State governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, spoke with Group Political Editor  EMMANUEL OLADESU on why her husband deserves a second term.

    What are your fears and hope for the election?

    My hopes for the election is that everything will be peaceful and orderly. My fear is that some unscrupulous people and desperate politicians may attempt to subvert the democratic process. However, should they attempt to do so, they will fail by God’s grace.

    You led the All Progressives Congress Women on separate campaign tour for the reelection of Governor Kayode Fayemi. What informed this?

    I coordinated a campaign to target Ekiti women because they are the majority of eligible voters in the forthcoming elections. In addition to having more women in possession of Permanent Voter Cards, majority of registered APC members in Ekiti State are women. The administration of Dr Kayode Fayemi has done a lot to empower women and raise their status politically, economically and socially. Ekiti women therefore constitute a solid voting bloc for Dr Fayemi. Most of the over 25,000 beneficiaries of the Social Security Scheme for the elderly are women. It was therefore important to ensure that these large voting blocs are well informed and engaged in order to maximize their participation in the forthcoming election.

    Would you say that Ekiti women are politically conscious, especially as regards the voting process?

    Yes, Ekiti women are very politically conscious and they understand the voting process. We concentrated most of our efforts on the elderly and non-literate, in order to avoid the perennial problem of voided votes. Women are also determined not to sell their votes to the highest bidder.

    Has your husband justified the mandate given to him by Ekiti people in 2010 to merit being reelected?

    Absolutely. My husband promised Ekiti people that he would transform the state through his Eight-Point Agenda. He has diligently delivered on every single thematic area, bringing about unprecedented development to Ekiti. The administration has delivered in areas of infrastructure, human capital development, improving healthcare delivery, tourism, investments in Agriculture, employment opportunities for young people and so much more. Considering the meagre resources available to Ekiti State, what my husband has achieved in the past three and a half years is nothing short of a miracle.

    Gender equality and women empowerment is on the agenda of your husband. How far has he kept faith with Ekiti women on these?

    Ekiti women have enjoyed significant gains under the administration of my husband. One major achievement in this area was the provision of an enabling environment for gender equality and women’s empowerment to move from rhetoric to practice. Ekiti became the first state in Nigeria to domesticate the 2005 National Gender Policy. In 2011, the Gender Based Violence Prohibition Law was signed and in December 2013, the Equal Opportunities Bill was also signed into law. With all these, the State has a comprehensive framework for the allocation of financial, human and technical resources for the empowerment of women. Another significant achievement is the opening up of the political space for women. We have an outstanding senior scholar as Deputy Governor, Professor Modupe Adelabu, as well as a record number of distinguished women in the state executive council. We have more women as permanent secretaries in the state civil service than we have ever had, and women as heads of boards and parastatals. We also went from having no women at all in the Ekiti State House of Assembly to having four in the 2011 elections. Most of the administration’s policies aimed at improving the lives of the people have benefitted women, such as the free healthcare services for pregnant women and children under five, as well as the social security scheme for the elderly.

    What is your husband’s unique selling point?

    My husband’s unique selling point is that he keeps his promises. He is not a frivolous politician who tells people what they want to hear. If he says he will do something he will do it, and if he has a problem with a particular request, he will diplomatically let people know what is possible and what might either take some time or not be feasible at all. This is why Ekiti people call him ‘O wi bee, o se bee’ which means ‘he walks his talk’.

    What has been the impact of your foundation on the people of Ekiti in the last three years?

    The Ekiti Development Foundation has been able to achieve a lot in the past three years of its existence. We have provided financial support and capacity building for hundreds of women’s groups and associations across the state to improve their economic status and enhance their livelihoods. +We also convene an annual Gender Summit which brings together Ekiti women policy makers, professionals, scholars, grassroots mobilisers and community leaders, to reflect on issues of concern.

    How can we avert violence at the poll?

    I think we all need to commit ourselves to a process that is devoid of violence and intimidation. We should focus on selling our candidates to the people and let the people decide. Thugs, guns or machetes will not decide for our people. If you have a candidate who has something to offer the people, present him/her to the electorate and let them decide with their votes.

    Do you think that INEC can conduct a free and fair poll?

    All we can do is hope for the best. I would like to believe that INEC is determined to make up for its past shortcomings and will ensure that this election and the one coming up in Osun will be managed with more competence, diligence and transparency. The people of Ekiti, Osun, and Nigeria as a whole, will not accept anything less.

    Your message to Ekiti people?

    Come out and vote. Do not be afraid of the heavy security presence. Cast your votes and defend them. Vote wisely, for peace and development. Vote for JKF, one of the greatest thinkers and leaders of our generation.

  • Fashion at its best

    Fashion at its best

    Dentistry students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have organised a Fashion Challenge and Dinner to mark their Health Week. EDDY UWOGHIREN (200-Level Medicine) reports.

    The gathering hooted in excitement as models emerged from a section in wedding outfits and fitted suits. Their synchronised movement was greeted with applause by the audience. They waved back to the crowd, smiling. Moments later, the models came out in different attires, this time – in flowing gowns and native dresses.

    This was the scene at the 2014 edition of the Fashion Challenge and Dinner organised by the Benin University Dental Students Association (BUDSA) in collaboration with Evol Fashion World.

    The event, with the theme: Through the eyes of a dental surgeon, took place at the multipurpose hall of the Women Health and Action Research (WHARC) last Friday. It had top fashion designers, beauty queens, models and students in attendance.

    It started at 7:30pm with a red carpet session, where guests were interviewed on their mode of dressing. At 8:45 pm, the stage was set for the show.

    Samuel Ajagba, BUDSA president, said the event was part of the programmes commemorating the association’s Health Week. According to him, the fashion show was held to enable students relieve tension of medical school and foster friendship among them. This year, he said, the association brought top models to spice up the event with their runway skills.

    He said: “Thus far, we have had a picnic, campus blast, free blood donation, symposium, dental outreaches to Edo State Government House and an Africana Night. Our theme for this year’s health week was carefully selected to proffer solution to the nation’s dental challenges.”

    There was excitement while the event, anchored by MC Casino, lasted. Campus comedians dished out hilarious jokes. Hip hop artistes, such as Chiblaze, Emmanuella and Acrobatic Dancers dazzled the crowd with their stunts.

    Fashion designers had a field day showcasing beautifully sewn attires. Photographers made brisk business taking shots of the participants. There was a lot to eat and drink.

    The highpoint was the presentation of awards to students who distinguished themselves in their academics. Linda Iheme won the Scholar of the School of Dentistry Award. She has a record of distinctions in all courses since she was admitted into the school.

    “There is always a reward for hard work,” the excited Linda said after she received the award. Other students were also rewarded for their academic feats.

    At the event were the National Vice President of Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr Harrison Omokhua; chairman of Committee on Dental Education and Health (CODEH) Osahon Okeaya-Inneh; former president of University of Benin Medical Student Association (UBEMSA) Osagie Eigbodion and former Vice President of the National Association of Edo State Students Ovenserin Iyekeoretin.

    Chuks Obuse, a student, said the event provided an opportunity to socialise and relax after a hectic dental posting to teaching hospital. He described the association as the most vibrant, despite having a few members.

    He said: “We believe it is not about the number. Each class in dentistry has not more than 25 students, and the association is vibrant. The welfare of each member is the primary objective.”

    The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Topleg-K Models praised BUDSA for the partnership. He said his outfit would participate in subsequent BUDSA programmes.

  • Nigeria vs Uruguay: Mikel’s goal rated best

    Nigeria vs Uruguay: Mikel’s goal rated best

    Fortaleza, Brazil John Obi Mikel’s goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Uruguay in Salvador during the Group B tie, has been listed among the best goal of the ongoing Fifa Confederations Cup in Brazil.

    According to renowed Brazil’s TV channel, TV Sports, the Nigerian international joins the exclusive list of goal scorers that have left their mark at the ongoing FIFA Confederations Cup in the South American nation, after the interesting team link up play exhibited by Mikel and Brown Ideye enroute to the goal.

    Interestingly, Spain’s Jordi Alba’s opener iagainst Nigeria on Sunday at the Estadio Castaelo, Fortaleza also made the list. Other goals nominated for the goal of the tournament includes Neymars wonderful free kick goal against Italy, Uruagyay’s winner against Nigeria by Diego Forlan ,are some of the goals still enjoying review on Brazil’s TV Sports channel.