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  • ‘Man, insects share the same world’

    The Chuwkuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University in Uli, Anambra State, has held its first inaugural lecture, focusing on insects and their, relationship with man. The event was attended by staff and students, civil servants, traditional rulers and  neighbouring institutions of higher learning.

    In his address, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof Fidelis Okafor, said the lecture was a giant step in taking the institution to greater heights.

    Delivering his paper titled: ‘’Insects and man: species, diversity and interactions, Prof Chukwunenye Anene said as men and insects share the same world, there was a constant interaction between the two, adding that the intensity of this interaction was contingent upon the size of the human population and upon the number of insects both in terms of the individuals and species.

    The professor of entomology said only a small percentage of insect was antagonistic to man, and an equal number was beneficial and great majority were essentially neutral.

  • My wife is evil, wasteful, says man

    •‘I don’t know why he hates me’

    A 62-year-old property agent, Deji Odutola, aka Hadji White, has prayed the Customary Court in Alagbado, Lagos to dissolve his eight-year-old marriage to Sherifat. Oduntayo is accusing his wife of cruelty, covetousness and dishonesty.

    The marriage, which was sealed under Native and Customary Law in 2006, is blessed with a male child.

    “My wife is evil. Even before I married her, I had allocated all my property to my children here in Nigeria and abroad. I, however, added a caveat: that I could take everything back, if not properly managed.

    So, I gave my wife the house that my first daughter couldn’t maintain and we agreed she would be giving me some amounts of money annually. When she was due to make the first payment, she defaulted. Instead, she spent the money on her six children from her previous marriages.

    “This is the third year and my wife hasn’t given me a kobo from the house I built with my sweat. When I celebrated my birthday, my wife couldn’t make any financial contribution. She only bought a standing fan for me, which I returned because it was the least I expected from her.

    “I have been wearing white dresses for 37 years, so I don’t want my reputation tarnished in anyway; otherwise, I would have engaged some hoodlums to throw her out of my house. She keeps giving flimsy excuses, saying she doesn’t know how to pack her things. She even claims that the house is her son’s share of the property I allocated. But it is a blatant lie.

    “I think our marriage had crumbled before we got here because it’s over three years since I slept with her or even saw her. All I want is the money she collected for four years. I want her out of the house and out of my life, he said.”

    In her defence, 45-year-old Sherifat said:” I really can’t figure out when the problem started. This is because among his 10 wives, I have always been treated as a slave. I have always endured the insults and abuses because I am tired of sleeping under different roofs.

    “When I was expecting our child, he complained of sleeping beside an expectant mother, adding that it made him broke.  Surprisingly, 41 days after I was delivered of the child, my husband asked me if the child was his or someone else’s.

    “My husband has moved me to three different houses for no genuine reasons. I change houses like clothes. Contrary to his claim, he didn’t allocate any house to my son.

    “I used the money I got from the tenants to renovate the house because it was untidy. I wonder why he is asking for money now.  Since we moved into the house, he has not sent money for our son’s upkeep. When I tried to see him, he ordered his workers to throw me out. He doesn’t respect me at all let alone his child. Our son was barely two years old when my husband complained that he didn’t greet him. So, he said he won’t sign any document in my son’s name.

    “I don’t know why he said he is just seeing me after three years. I remember we saw each other at a hotel recently and we even made love that day.

    “Recently, my husband’s friends rough-handled me, seized my items and took me to another house, as ordered by my ‘rich’ husband. I refused to stay there because it was deserted and it had ‘For sale’ boldly written on it. If he can allocate the house to my son, I will gladly live there; otherwise, I will go back to the house I renovated.

    “I don’t know why my husband hates me because he has allotted some property to some women he married after me and the children he had after my son. I don’t want a divorce.”

    The court President, Mr. Olubode Sekoni, invited the parties to a chamber discussion and ordered them to bring four relations each.

    The case was adjourned till September 29.

  • MAN appoints president

    Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has elected Dr. Frank Jacobs as its president. He was elected as the association’s ninth president at its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. He succeeds Chief Kola Jamodu, who was elected for a four-year term in 2010. Prior to this position, Dr. Jacobs was MAN Vice president (Enugu Zone).

    He has served in various positions in the administration. He was formally Chairman, Imo-Abia branch of the association. He was also member, MAN Corporate Affairs and Strategic Planning Committee from 2010-2014. He is the founder and chairman, Jacob Wines Limited based in Imo State. Dr. Jacobs studied at the Incarnate Word College, Santonio, Texas USA where he graduated in 1978 with B.A Chemistry (Magna Cum Laude).

    In 1982, he was awarded PhD (Analytical Chemistry) by the Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (FICCON) and a fellow of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (FCSN).In recognition of his contribution to the development of Nigeria, Dr. Jacobs was honoured in 2007 by President Olusegun Obasanjo with the National Honours Award of Member, Order of the Niger (MON). He also received the national Merit Award for local materials Utilisation in 1994.

  • MAN, govt seek conducive environment

    The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) said would collaborate  more closely with governments at all levels  to ensure a conducive operating environment for manufacturers for increased capacity utilisation.

    The new MAN President, Dr Frank Jacobs, said the collaboration is expected to also increase employment generation capacity of the manufacturing sector and the sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

    Jacobs said there is need to train the youths to appropriate technical skills that will meet the requirement of the industrial sector. He said the body plans to collaborate with tertiary institutions and research bodies to bridge the gap between the manufacturing sector and the academia, and thus improve the skill requirement of industries.

    He sais:”We want to also improve on our evidence –based information generation capacity. We will improve on our ICT compliant level such that data from member companies will be promptly analysed to enhance MAN’s advocacy activities . This will also assist us in the timely analysis of the economy.”

    He said the association plan to establish a centre for entrepreneurial studies which will train and develop entrepreneurs , add value to the society and reduce the yearning for paid employment.

    “We plan to overhaul and update the MAN resource centre which is the business development unit of     MAN to reposition it adequately towards assisting small scale entrepreneurs in developing or improving their business plans. This unit will also undertake clinical evaluation of ailing companies and proffer advice on how to improve their operations,” he said.

  • Man arraigned for ‘rape, fraud’

    A 28-year-OLD man, Sheun Olarenwaju, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court for alleged rape and obtaining a sum of N50,000 under false pretence.

    Olanrewaju was arraigned before the court presided over Mrs. M. Dan Oni on a three  count charge of rape, theft and obtaining money under false pretence.

    Police prosecutor, E. Okoli had alleged that the defendant on August 29 at Allen roundabout, Ikeja conspired to rape his victim, Abiodun Tanimowo.

    He said the defendant committed an offence punishable under section 263 (2) of the original law of Lagos state Nigeria 2011.

    Okoli further told the court that the defendant had under false pretence also obtained the sum of N50,000 from  Abiodun.

    The alleged offence is punishable under section 312(2), No 34 Vol.44 Laws of the Lagos State of Nigeria 2011.

    When the charges were read, the defendant pleaded not guilty to them.

    The magistrate granted him bail in the sum of N200,000 and two sureties in ike sum.

    She after adjourned till September 15 for trial.

  • CAMPUSLIFE man honoured

    CAMPUSLIFE man honoured

    In recognition of his effort to make students informed, Charles Igwe, a 500-Level Chemical Engineering student and CAMPUSLIFE correspondent at the Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra State was honoured by the institution’s chapter of Nigerian Universities Engineering Students’ Association (NUESA).

    Charles’ effort was recognised at the NUESA annual award held at the Whyte View Hotels in Awka. The event was graced by officials of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) led by the president, Ibe Chukwunonso. The NUESA president, Basil Ozuluonye, also led the association’s executive.

    Presenting the award to Charles, Basil noted that the honour was in recognition of his valuable contributions to the development of the association. Charles was NUESA former Public Relations Officer.

    Charles described the award as first of its kind, and said he would cherish it forever. He thanked his colleagues for considering him for the honour pledging his continued support the association even after graduation.

    The students also honoured Chukwunoso, who is a 300-Level engineering student. The union president was recognised for giving the “most dynamic leadership” to students.

    Also, the department of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) received a trophy for its achievement during Inter-departmental Dean’s Cup contest.

  • Man arraigned for ‘theft’

    A 39-year-old  businessman,Gbenga Olaborede, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing Agro Chemical products worth N1.4 million.

    The defendant was arraigned at the court presided by Magistrate, Mrs Margaret Dan-Oni.

    Police prosecutor,  Inspector Chinalo Uwadione  alleged that the defendant obtained agro chemical products  worth N1.4 million under false pretence.

    The accused, who resides at No 16, Thomas Salako St., Ogba, Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of fraud, stealing and issuing dud cheque.

    The prosecutor, Insp. Chinalo Uwadione, told the court that Olaborede, obtained Ultomax Plus fungicide worth N1.4 million from Harvest Field Industry Limited.Uwadione said that the accused “knowing that his representation was false, fraudulently and dishonestly obtained the chemicals under the pretext of paying after sales.”

    However, he did not pay the money as promised.”The prosecutor alleged that the defendant issued a Zenith Bank cheque of N1 million to the company as part payment on July 8 and 28, 2013.

    He said that the cheques were dishonoured at the bank due to insufficient funds in the account. Uwadione said that the offences were committed between July and August 2013, at No. 1, Isheri Road, Isheri, Lagos.The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 285, 312(1) (B-), and 319 (B-), of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011.

    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to him.Section 312 of the Criminal Law prescribes fifteen years imprisonment for offenders.

    The Magistrate, Mrs Margaret Dan-Oni, granted the accused bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.The case was adjourned till October 14, 2014 for mention.

  • Man, 20, jailed over sex with goat

    An Upper Area Court in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has sentenced a 20-year-old tailor, Sani Abdul, to one year imprisonment for having sex with a she-goat.

    The prosecutor, Ocheche Samuel, told the court that the case was reported at the Kuje Police Station by Doh Ibrahim of the same address with the suspect.

    Samuel said Abdul was caught in a bathroom at Sauka Extension having intercourse with the she-goat.

    He added that when the accused heard footsteps approaching where he was having carnal knowledge of the goat, he tried to escape, but was caught and handed over to the police.

    Samuel said the offence contravened Section 284 of the Criminal Code.

    The accused, who resides at Sauka Extension in Kuje, was later sentenced to one year imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to one count charge of unnatural and indecent offence.

    The presiding Judge, Mr. Adamu Wakili, however, gave him an option of a fine of N15, 000. He also ordered that the accused be remanded in Kuje Prison for one year if he could not meet the fine condition.

  • I’m married to trouble, man tells court

    A traditional medical practitioner, Olatunde Salia, is seeking to divorce his  wife, Ganiyat, because of alleged attempted murder, rudeness and constant fighting.

    Salia, who said he remarried to kill loneliness, told the Customary Court in Alagbado, a Lagos suburb: “I thought I had passed the stage of child nursing. I never knew I was wrong. I wanted peace but I found trouble.”

    Salia, who said the 12-year-old union was contracted under Native and Customary Law, added: “My wife knows the nature of my job, but she complains bitterly whenever I attend to female clients. She is very temperamental. The last time I tried to avoid her trouble, she ate rat killer. Out of fear, I hurriedly took her to a nearby hospital at night.

    “My wife and I wash separately to the extent of fighting over clothesline. She lacks respect and embarrasses me publicly. We have children but from different spouses. We married to support each other in times of distress. What else do I want from a woman who doesn’t listen to me? I can’t bear the pain anymore; I don’t mind dissolution.”

    Ganiyat, however, told the court: “How can another woman buy foodstuffs into our home when I am still alive? He told me to leave his house if I was tired of him. I slightly pushed him because of the provocative statement. My husband swathed his leg and told his friends that I intentionally wanted to destroy his leg. He is quick to anger. He punched my eyes because I accused him of selling on credit; I have been in pains for over two weeks now.”

    “ I lied to have taken a rat poison because my presence in the house wasn’t noticed. I don’t regret my actions. My stubborn attitude has brought me this long in the marriage. I am sorry for the trouble I have caused him. At this level, death should be the only thing separating us.”

    The Court President, Mr Olubode Sekoni, advised them to cease fighting and maintain peace since they still live together. The case was adjourned till Thursday for judgment.

  • ‘Bode George is a drowning man’

    The Ekiti State government has condemned Chief Olabode George’s statement that Governor Kayode Fayemi “lost” the June 21 governorship election because he did not pay workers’ salaries.

    The statement was credited to George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and published by a national newspaper on July 30.

    In a statement, the government said: “While it may be needless to join issues with the ex-naval chief, who is fast becoming a drowning man and a failed politician, there is need to set the records straight and tell the world that the Ekiti State government, under Fayemi, has in the last three-and-a-half years been responsive to the yearnings of civil servants and Ekiti residents.

    “It is on record that the Ekiti State government pays workers’ salaries and allowances before the end of the month and has statutorily done this without failing since its inception in October, 2010.

    “Besides this, the government has increased workers’ salaries and allowances twice without pressure. Teachers enjoy a relatively higher pay than their counterparts in any part of Nigeria because of the 20 per cent Rural Allowance and 20 per cent Core Subjects Allowance introduced by the Fayemi administration, as well as the 27.5 Teachers Pecuniary Allowance.

    “To achieve a consistent and hitch-free payment system, the government introduced the bio-metric data capturing scheme that enables workers to get paid on the same day, thus enabling them to receive salaries and allowances much earlier than their colleagues in most states.

    “Many analysts and political commentators have adduced reasons for the controversial outcome of the June 21 election and not one of these analysts, except the myopic George, has attributed the result of the election to the purported failure of the labour-friendly government to pay workers salaries when due.

    “One  would have thought that the once highly respected chief ought to have matured with age, stature and status and analyse topical issues as a statesman, rather than seeing things from a parochially-partisan posture and platform, in view of the fact that he served the country in various capacities at both the state and national levels.

    “George is advised to reflect on his pepper soup and champagne days as the military governor of the old Ondo State, where he stood on the commonwealth of the state for years without initiating any meaningful project in Ekiti Division, which was an integral part of the then Ondo State, other than his famous statement that ‘the people would always remember that a Lagos boy once passed through the state’.

    “Notwithstanding the misinformation contained in the statement of the ex-naval chief on the Ekiti election, we are compelled to sympathise with him, as he is presently currying the favour of his paymasters in Abuja in order to be rehabilitated and reintegrated into the main stream of the purported largest party, having crashed from the mountain top to the valley of power, during which he lost touch with the realities of time.”