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  • Audu’s demise: Rites begin in his home

    Audu’s demise: Rites begin in his home

    Audu's at death

     

     

    Audu

  • Students’ protest stall activities at Akwa Ibom State University

    Students’ protest stall activities at Akwa Ibom State University


    Students of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Obio Akpa Campus, on Tuesday started a protest over closure of school portal. The students, whose protest disrupted activities on the school campus and force businesses in the neighbourhood to close down, are also angry with the institution over boycotting accreditation and mid semester break. The peaceful protest, led by the Students Union Government (SUG) Secretary General, Comrade John Bassey, was under Akwa Ibom Student Protestscontrol following the presence of heavy security men. According to eye witness, who pleaded anonymity, the Police Area Commander of Ikot Ekpene, Mr Chidozie Ike, was present at the scene of the protest. The Nation, gathered that the students are demanding that the institution opened school portal for full payment of tuition for 2014/2015 academic session Also, students demand that the new policies on the hiring of school bus by the students at about N30, 000 should be addressed. Similarly, a Campus Press Club member, reported that some students were unable to take examinations due to non-payment of their first semester tuition. Although, the eye witness could not confirm the number of students affected by the situation, it was gathered that most students had to pay house rents with their tuition since hostels were no more available. Akwa IbomMeanwhile, the students are appealing to the school management to understand the prevailing challenges that forced them into diverting their tuition. According to the students, landlords increased house rent upon knowing that School hostels were no more available for the students. They further blamed the situation on economic challenges in the country, where some of their parents are yet to receive salary. Hence, they (Students leaders) on behalf of the students make the plea on the grounds of humanity, saying: "However they are going to do it, we want the portal to be open for full payment of the entire session school fees," Comrade Bassey, SUG Secretary, was quoted to have said. The Nation was unable to confirm directly, the situation of things around the campus, but it was gathered that major road leading to the school was closed by heavy traffic as commercial activities were also interrupted.

  • Cadbury reiterates commitment to Lagos State

    Cadbury reiterates commitment to Lagos State


    Management of Cadbury Nigeria has reiterated the company's commitment towards the development of Lagos State through various developmental initiatives. This was revealed during a courtesy call on the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode by Cadbury Nigeria Leadership Team led by Managing Director Cadbury West Africa, Mr Roy Naaman, Finance Director, Mrs. Yimika Adeboye, Company Secretary/Chief Counsel, Mrs. Fola Akande, Manufacturing Director, Mr Nasir Malik, and Head Corporate and Government Affairs, Mr. Bala Yesufu. While expressing gratitude for the warm reception accorded to Cadbury Nigeria in the state, Managing Director, Cadbury West Africa, Mr Roy Naaman, maintained that Cadbury has enjoyed cordial relationship with the government and people of Lagos State over the years. “On our part, we shall remain a responsible corporate citizen of the state and continue to partner with the government through employment generation, participation in various developmental initiatives, contribution to the state treasury in different forms and stimulation of socio-economic activities in the state,” Naaman noted. In his remarks, Governor Ambode observed that Cadbury’s newly commissioned factory is good news for the Lagos economy and a boost to the states’ efforts to bringing investments to the state. “As a state, we have a duty to support Cadbury not just because you employ our citizens and the social responsibility activities you undertake, but to ensure we keep enjoying the quality and consistency your brands bring to our community,” Ambode stressed. Also speaking, Mr. Bala Yesufu, Head, Corporate & Government Affairs, Cadbury Nigeria, noted that the courtesy visit was not only to express appreciation to his Excellency for unveiling Cadbury state-of-the-art factory recently but was also  necessitated by the need to continually build, strengthen, nurture and sustain relationship with Government at all levels.

  • Saraki requests policy recommendations from Nigerians

    Saraki requests policy recommendations from Nigerians


    President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has commended Nigerians home and abroad for their prospective policy recommendations. According to Saraki: “Last week, I asked Nigerians, at home and abroad, to partner with us at the Senate by suggesting prospective policy recommendations. “We received thousands of mails, and I must say I am delighted at the in-depth report submitted by some of you,” he said. The Senate President noted a few of the recommendations, which according to him, stood out viable for the 8th Senate to look into. “Some suggestions such as the Animal Control Bill by Benard Bojuwoye, the Personal Income Tax Act Reform by Michael Oshinyemi a Nigerian in diaspora, and a bill to create more awareness on violence against citizens by Oludiya Funmilola, stand out as viable recommendations that the 8th Senate will look into. “Other stand-out recommendations include a bill designed to address the exploitation of our tax laws and exploitation of Nigerians by multinational firms by Femi Obagun, and a brief policy for more stringent laws against rapists, a Workers Protection Act, an Alternate Financing to Economic Growth Act, a Policing and State Security Act, and a Government Transparency and Anti Corruption Act. “These are just some of the suggestions that we have received, which I plan to go over in detail in the next few days to see how we can consider some of these bills,” Saraki said. He then urged more Nigerians to share their thoughts and ideas saying the ideas will be crucial to establishing more representative laws. The email for suggesting recommendations according to the Senate President is spass.legal@gmail.com [news_box style="2" display="tag" link_target="_blank" tag="Saraki" count="6" show_more="on" show_more_type="link"]

  • Full list of Buhari’s ministers and portfolio

    Full list of Buhari’s ministers and portfolio

    President Muhammadu Buhari announces self as Minister of Petroleum, while other Ministers and portfolio is as follows:

    1. Lai Mohammed – (Kwara) Minister of Information and Communication
    2. Chris Ngige – (Anambra) Minister of Labour & Employmen
    3. Babatunde Fashola – (Lagos) Minister of Power, Works and Housing
    4. Abdulrahman Dambazau – (Kano) Minister of Interior
    5. Kayode Fayemi- (Ekiti) Minister of Solid Minerals
    6. Rotimi Amaechi – (Rivers) Minister of Transportation
    7. Aisha Alhassan – (Taraba) Minister of Women Affairs
    8. Ogbonaya Onu – (Ebonyi) Minister of Science and Technology
    9. Kemi Adeosun – (Ogun) Minister of Finance
    10. Abubakar Malami – (Kebbi) Minister of Justice & Attorney-General
    11. Sen Hadi Sirika – (Katsina) Minister of State, Aviation
    12. Suleiman Adamu – (Jigawa) Minister of Water Resources
    13. Solomon Dalong – (Plateau) Minister for Youth and Sports
    14. Barr. Adebayo Shittu – (Oyo) Minister of Communication
    15. Ibe Kachikwu – (Delta) Minister of State, Petroleum
    16. Osagie Ehanire – (Edo) Minister of State, Health
    17. Audu Ogbeh – (Benue) Minister of Agriculture
    18. Udo Udo Udoma – (Akwa Ibom) Minister of Budget & National Planning
    19. Amina Mohammed – (Gombe) Minister of Environment
    20. Ibrahim Usman Jibril – (Nasarawa) Minister of State, Environment
    21. Hajia Khadija Bukar Ibrahim- (Yobe) Minister of State, Foreign Affairs
    22. Cladius Omoleye Daramola (Ondo) Minister of State, Niger Delta
    23. Prof Anthony Onwuka (Imo) Minister of State, Education
    24. Geoffrey Onyema (Enugu) Minister of Foreign Affairs
    25. Dan Ali (Zamfara) Minister of Defence
    26. Barr James Ocholi (Kogi) Minister of State, Labour & Employment
    27. Zainab Ahmed (Kaduna) Minister of State Budget and National Planning
    28. Okechukwu Enelamah (Abia) Minister of Trade, Investment & Industry
    29. Muhammadu Bello (Adamawa) Minister of Federal Capital Territory
    30. Pastor Usani Uguru (Cross River) Minister of Niger Delta
    31. Mustapha Baba Shehuri (Bornu) Minister of State, Power
    32. Aisha Abubakar (Sokoto) Minister of State, Trade & Investment
    33. Heineken Lokpobiri (Bayelsa) Minister of State, Agriculture
    34. Adamu Adamu (Bauchi) Minister of Education
    35. Isaac Adewole (Osun) Minister of Health
    36. Abubakar Bawa Bwari (Niger) Minister of State, Solid Minerals
  • Twitter introduces poll

    Twitter introduces poll


    Twitter, online social networking service has given its users the ability to engage more audience using polling. This was contained in a post on Twitter Blog by Todd Sherman (@tdd), Product Manager, who said: "We’re excited to share that in the coming days, everyone will be able to create polls on Twitter. "And, with just a couple of taps, people can weigh in on all the topics they care about." According to Sherman on the blog post, if you want the public’s opinion on anything — what to name your dog, who will win tonight’s game, which election issue people care most about — there’s no better place to get answers than on Twitter. "For poll creators, it’s a new way to engage with Twitter’s massive audience and understand exactly what people think. For those participating, it’s a very easy way to make your voice heard. Over the next few days, we’re rolling out the ability to create polls on iOS, Android, and on desktop at twitter.com. Once you see the poll icon shown above in the compose box, give it a try and create your own poll!

  • Candy Crush Gets New Owner At $5.9bn

    Candy Crush Gets New Owner At $5.9bn


    Candy Crush Saga, a match-three puzzle video game is about to be acquired by a new owner. The deal has been sealed at whopping $5.9bn (£3.8bn). The new owner, US computer game company, Activision Blizzard, which produces World of Warcraft and Call of Duty, is buying King Digital Entertainment, the creator of Candy Crush. According to Activision in a statement, the acquisition would make it a global leader in interactive entertainment across mobile, console and PC platforms. The Call of Duty series is one of the world's best selling console games, while Candy Crush is among the most popular games on mobile devices and on PC. Video game publishers are switching from the physical sale of games to digital growth as consumers move from consoles to playing on Smartphones, iPads and tablets. Activision Blizzard's chief executive, Bobby Kotick told an online News Agency that the company wanted to broaden its reach and appeal to a larger demographic. He said that 60% of King Digital Entertainment's players were female, and that no games console or hardware, besides a smartphone, was needed to access its games. It will be recalled that Candy Crush Saga was released by King on April 12, 2012 for Facebook, and on November 14, 2012 for iOS, Android, Fire OS, Windows Phone, Windows 10, and Tizen. It is a variation on their browser game Candy Crush.

  • Ministerial screening: I remain an activist – Prof Adewole

    Ministerial screening: I remain an activist – Prof Adewole

    The Senate resumes the ministerial screening on Tuesday with six nominees listed for screening.

    The first nominee screened by the senate is Prof. Isaac Adewole. Below are his responses during the exercise:

    • Education: Ranking is good, but its parameter has not been fair to us
    • Ranking will enhance competition
    • Educational system is underfunded
    • Universities get poorly rated products
    • Concerning abortion – ” I’m pro-life.”
    • Family planning should be encouraged
    • I remain an activist, but more matured
    • We have one Nobel Laureate in Nigeria shared between UI and OAU
    • We need to look at inter-professional rivalry
    • Recognise public health education in cancer as a collective job
    • Cancer is a disease of the old age
    • 40 -50 % congenital malformation occurred through poorly handled abortion
    • We need a well equipped and upgraded health care system in Nigeria
    • 60% Nigerians use private clinics
    • We need to build incentive system into health sector
    • Nigeria’s data are mere approximates
    • We need to improve hospital referral system
    • We need to train more midwives

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  • Why Prince Ogunwusi deserves Ooni of Ife title

    Why Prince Ogunwusi deserves Ooni of Ife title


    It may interest you to know that the new Ooni of Ife, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is one of the few young Nigerians who are doing exploit with their youth age. Young Ogunwusi, 40, has many achievements to his honour including the following: Prince Ogunwusi of the Giesi Ruling House, attended The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy. He was responsible for the establishment of the Association for International Business (AIB) in Nigeria. The new Ooni of Ife has employed over 300 youth at the Inagbe Cocowood Factory and has over 450 direct employees in his various companies. Prince Adeyeye is the founder of Essential Homes, a real estate project that delivers affordable upscale homes to the middle and low income earners. Prince Ogunwusi has been involved in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) in Nigeria, and internationally for over 12 years. He is directly involved in the development of over 2,500 housing units in Nigeria, over the last 8 years. The new Ooni led the Government delegation team to Canada in 2002 for strategic alliances and partnership with Ondo State Government on solid mineral potentials of the state. This would lead to the formation of Amalgamated Mining and Exploration Company Limited, owned by the state government. Prince Ogunwusi has carried out real estate developments for several monarchs, which include: HRM, Oba Saheed Elegushi, Kusenla III, Elegushi of Ikate Land, HRM, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, HRM, Oba Oyekan, Onilado, of Ilado Inagbe Island, Lagos, HRM, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, The Oranmiyan Osile Oke Ona of Egba Land, Abeokuta, HRM, Oba Oloruntoyin Saliu, the Oloworo of Oworonsoki, Lagos, HRM Oba Akinloye, Ojomu of Ajiran Land, Lekki, HRM, The Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Muhammed Gbadamosi. The newly appointed monarch facilitated the biggest Lead and Aluminum recycling plant set up in Nigeria by National Steel Company of India in Ota, Ogun State. He is a member of several professional bodies, which include; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), an Associate Accounting Technician and a certified member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Nigeria as well as Global Real Estate Institute (GRI). Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi was born to Prince Ropo and Late Mrs Margaret Wuraola Ogunwusi (Ile Opa family compound, Ile Ife). His father was a radio and television anchor. Prince Ogunwusi is on the Board of; Imperial Homes Mortgage Bank Limited, (formerly GTHomes), GTBank Plcand FinaTrust Microfinance Bank Limited. [news_box style="2" display="tag" link_target="_blank" tag="Ooni of Ife" count="4" show_more="on" show_more_type="link"]

  • What people say about new Ooni of Ife

    What people say about new Ooni of Ife