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  • Factory worker faces car battery theft charge

    Factory worker faces car battery theft charge

    A factory worker, Oche Joseph, who allegedly stole a car battery valued at N25, 000, on Monday appeared in  an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

    Joseph, 31, who lives in new garage area of Mende,  Maryland, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

    The accused, according to Police Prosecutor Lucky Ihiehie, committed the offences at No. 1, Salami St, Mende, Maryland, on Oct 31.

    He said the complainant, Mrs Mojisola Salami, reported the incident at Anthony Police Station on Oct. 31.

    Ihiehie told the court that the complainant, while in her house was alerted that the accused and another man still at large had opened her car and stolen the battery valued at N25, 000.

    He said the security guard opposite her house was watching when they were removing the battery.

    “He moved in and apprehended the accused while the other accomplice ran away.”

    The offences  contravened Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The Section 287 prescribes three years imprisonment for stealing, while Section 411 stipulates two years for conspiracy.

    The accused pleaded not guilty.

    The Magistrate, Mrs O. Sule-Amzat, granted the accused bail in the sum of N20, 000 with two sureties whose addresses must be verified.

    She adjourned the case until Jan. 29, 2018 for hearing.

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  • BOT wants the best for PDP, says Adeniran

    BOT wants the best for PDP, says Adeniran

    A national chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ), Prof. Tunde Adeniran, said on Monday that his endorsement alongside two other aspirants by the South West caucus of the party ‘s Board of Trustees ( BOT ) was for the party’s progress.

    The BOT caucus had in a document issued on Nov. 3 endorsed Adeniran, a former Minister of Education; Chief Bode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the party, and Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, a former Minister of Sports, for the party ‘s top position.

    Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, who signed the document on behalf of other members of the caucus, said the decision was to ensure the South West produced the next chairman and that quality leadership should at the convention.

    He said in arriving at the three candidates, the members considered such factors as acceptability, vision, experience, perception by members, winning chances, educational exposure among others.

    Oyedokun said the move was also to reduce election expenditure and avoid splitting of south west votes, and the ultimate objective was to arrive at a consensus candidate for the zone.

    He, however, said the endorsement was without prejudice to the right of aspirants to contest and did not preclude aspirants like former Ogun state governor, Chief Gbenga Daniel; former Oyo governor, Sen. Rasheed Ladoja; and a chieftain of the party in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje, from contesting at the convention.

    Reacting, Adeniran told NAN through the Director -General of his campaign organisation, Chief Olukayode Akindele in Lagos that what the BOT members had done was for the progress of the party.

    He said what the PDP needed was a strong leadership, and that was what the BOT members aimed to achieve with the endorsement.

    “The prunning down of aspirants to three by the BOT members is a step in the right direction.

    “These are elders in the party who know what is good for the party and have taken a step to ensure the party gets the best.

    “It is not about personalities; it is about leadership. It is about giving the best to the party at this critical time that we are coming out of some challenges.

    “They have not said those not shortlisted cannot contest; they are only saying the endorsed aspirants meet important criteria necessary for leadership.

    “It is a step in the right direction, and for us, we thank the Almighty God for the endorsement,” he said.

    Adeniran insisted that he remained the best out of the three shortlisted candidates to lead the party to glory.

    He said he was a consistent and a dedicated member who had been with the party through thick and thin.

    The former minister said as a founding member of the party, he knew the party inside out and had the experience to pilot it to greatness.

    He expressed the hope and confidence that he would emerge the next chairman of the party based on the support he enjoyed among party members.

    The party will elect new national executive officers at its national convention on Dec. 9.

  • Sokoto spends N800m to build women development centres

    Sokoto spends N800m to build women development centres

    The Sokoto State Government has expended N800 million on the building of Women Development and Empowerment Centres in the 23 Local Governments Areas in the state.

    The state’s Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Hajiya Kulu Sifawa, made the disclosure in an interview on Monday in Sokoto.

    She said the building of the centres was part of the State Government’s initiative in reducing poverty among women in the state.

    The commissioner said that the gesture was also aimed at improving the standard of living of women, children and people with disabilities.

    Sifawa, who noted that the role of women was strategic to every society right from creation, added that women must learn to be resourceful and self-reliant.

    She said that the State Government had already put in place some empowerment and training programmes to be facilitated at the centres.

    “We believe that through these centres, the poverty level of women in the state shall be greatly reduced.

    “Women are indispensable partners in the quest for economic growth and development.”

    She said that the ministry was also collaborating with the ministry of social welfare and culture and other agencies in the state to achieve set goals.

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  • Ethiopian Airlines lands B787-9 in Abuja on Tuesday

    Ethiopian Airlines lands B787-9 in Abuja on Tuesday

    Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline group, has announced that it would bring its newest Boeing 787-9 plane tagged the “Big Brother“ to Abuja on Tuesday.

    A statement by the Media Consultant, Mr Chukwuemeka Chigozie, on Monday, said the B787-9 was part of its commitment to deliver exceptional service to African market by operating the latest technologically advanced aircraft in the market.

    The airline said that passengers had enjoyed the unique on board features of this latest technology aircraft like the biggest windows in the sky, high ceiling, less noise, distinctive lighting, and higher air humidity.

    According to him, Ethiopian Airlines has always services Abuja with its newest Aircraft.

    “It brought the Dreamliner B787 to Abuja in 2012 and reopened the Abuja Airport this year with the A350 when the Airport was reopened after 6 weeks closure.

    “Ethiopian Airlines has been operating into Nigeria since 1960 and currently flies to 5 cities in Nigeria and it was the only international Airline that flew to Kaduna when Abuja Airport was shut for repairs.

    “Ethiopian becomes the first carrier in Africa to operate the 787-9 and extends a tradition of setting aviation milestones,’’ he said.

    The airline became Africa’s first carrier to fly the 787-8 in 2012, and also introduced the 777-200LR (Longer Range), 777-300ER (Extended Range) and 777 Freighter.

    The 787 Dreamliner was the most innovative and efficient airplane family flying today, and more than 600 Dreamliners had entered commercial services since 2011.

    According to him, Dreamliner has been flying almost 200 million people on more than 560 unique routes around the world, saving an estimated 19 billion pounds of fuel.

    “This comes as ET announced that it will add a 6th weekly service to and from Yaoundé & Libreville effective November 3,’’ he was quoted in the statement.

    NAN

  • Monkey Pox : No outbreak in Kwara

    Monkey Pox : No outbreak in Kwara

    The Kwara Government on Monday said there was no outbreak of Monkey Pox disease in any of the 16 local government areas of the state.

    The state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Atolagbe Alege, disclosed this  in llorin on Monday.

    He said that investigation by state health officials to all nooks and crannies indicated that there was no outbreak of Monkey Pox disease in any part of the state.

    “For now, Kwara has zero record of Monkey Pox and we are working round the clock to maintain the record,’’ he said.

    The commissioner also said that the state government had trained 241 health workers for prevention and treatment of the disease in case of possible outbreak.

    According to him, the trained personnel are already in all the 16 local government areas ensuring the prevention of an outbreak of the disease.

    The commissioner advised residents of the state to maintain clean environment at all times to complement government efforts at ensuring healthy living.

    He also urged residents to embrace hand washing at all times to prevent the outbreak of communicable diseases.
    Alege said the state was collaborating with traditional rulers and community leaders in the state to provide quick information on possible outbreak of the disease.

    NAN

  • Three men docked over laptops, phones theft

    Three men docked over laptops, phones theft

    Three men Lawal Musa, Mubarak Isyaku and Ali Mohammed on Monday appeared before a Minna Magistrate’s Court charged with stealing three laptops and three mobile phones.

    The trio are standing trial on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy and robbery punishable under sections 97 and 298 of the penal code law.

    According to Mr Emmanuel Danladi, the Police Prosecutor, the matter was reported at the Bosso Police Division by one Dako Dickson, a resident of Western Bye-pass, Minna on June 20.

    Danladi quoted the complainant as alleging that the accused invaded their compound on June 19, armed with cutlasses and axes, and robbed them of the items valued at N588,000.

    He said that during police investigation, the three men were tracked down and arrested.

    “They later confessed to have sold the properties to one Audu Mohammed, at the rate of N174,000,” he told the court.

    When the charges were read to the accused, they all pleaded not guilty.

    The Magistrate, Fati Auna, however, declined to take their plea on the grounds that her court lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter.

    Auna ordered that the trio be remanded in prison custody and directed the police to forward the case file to the State Director of Public Prosecution, for legal advice.

    She thereafter adjourned the case until Dec. 5, for further mention.

    NAN

  • Super Eagles handlers should focus on players’ psyche – Omokaro

    Super Eagles handlers should focus on players’ psyche – Omokaro

    Ex-international Bright Omokaro has advised Super Eagles handlers to ensure that the players are psychologically prepared for their encounter with Argentina on Nov. 14 in Russia.

    He gave the advice in an interview in Lagos on Monday.

    Omokaro said that playing a friendly against great teams like the Argentines would boost the morale and improve the confidence of Super Eagles players.

    While commending the team’s current form, Omokaro, who won silver for Nigeria at the 1988 Morocco African Cup of Nations competition, said the team needed lots of motivational advice for the World Cup matches in Russia in 2018.

    “This is not just a friendly match; it will test our players’ tenacity. The match will give our players all the confidence they need before the World Cup kicks off.

    ‘’It will boost the morale of the players, if they perform well because of the status of the country involved. Psychologically it will prepare them towards what to expect in Russia.

    “And it is also important for the handlers of the team to constantly charge these players mentally so that they will be prepared and understand that they are no second fiddle to the Argentines.

    “This match will improve our profile if we ensure that we give our team all the needed support to hold their ground in Russia,’’ Omokaro said.

    As part of the preparation for the 2018 World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had organised a friendly with Argentina in Russia.

    Omokaro, a former 3SC of Ibadan defender, said that the choice of Russia as location for the friendly was appropriate.

    “At least they get to stay a few days in Russia which will help them acclimatise at the World Cup proper; the NFF has really out-done itself, kudos to them.’’

    NAN

  • SON impounds 560bags of sugar in Kebbi

    SON impounds 560bags of sugar in Kebbi

    The Standard Organisation of Nigeria ( SON ) has impounded a truck loaded with 560 bags of contraband sugar in Kebbi.

    The SON Coordinator in Kebbi, Alhaji Jibril Muhammad disclosed this in an interview in Birinin Kebbi on Monday.

    “We impounded a truck loaded with 560 bags of contraband sugar smuggled from Brazil through Kebbi State borders with Benin and Niger Republic”.

    “The seized products, 50kg each, had branded names of White Crystal Sugar Nardini Agro industrial and LTDA Industrial Brazillaira, with N15,000 Birnin-Kebbi market price each per bag, all worth N9.15 million,” he said.

    Muhammed said  half bag of the products were also seized by the SON during shops to shops searching at the Birnin-Kebbi central market, making total 610 and half bags of smuggled sugar seized within three days of its operations in the state.

    It was learnt that the illegal importation of the products violated SON Act 2015, Part VII, number 26(1-2), which recommended not less than three years imprisonment and fine of N2 million or both.

    He said that the products lack vitamin A, which flouted the prescription of the Federal Government that all food items must contain.

    “We have been directed by the Director-General of SON to impound any products imported to the country without permission of the agency,” he said.

    These items were smuggled into the country. We mounted our intelligence, markets surveillance among other techniques to track down the truck.

    “So far, the owner of the truck has been arrested; he is already with the police. Investigation is still ongoing,” he said.

    Muhammed explained that owners of shops where bags of imported sugar were found have signed documents with the agency, saying “whenever we need them, they would make themselves available.”

    He added that the mechanism would enable consumers to easily identify standard products in the market through the SON labels, saying that people should be conscious of commodities without SON approval, expire date And labels.

    “If you want to import, please come to SON for guideline and procedure”, he said.

    NAN

  • PDP sweeps Enugu council polls

    PDP sweeps Enugu council polls

    Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) has swept all chairmanship positions in the 17 council areas of Enugu State the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission ( ENSIEC ) has announced.

    The party also swept  259 of the 261 councillorship positions.

    Election did not hold in Obioma and Eke communities within Udi council area.

    The Chairman of ENSIEC, Dr Mike Ajogwu, announced the results at ENSIEC headquarters in Enugu on Sunday.

    Ajogwu, who is also the Chief Returning Officer for the poll, said: “So far, so good, the election had been credible, free and fair from ENSIEC assessment.

    “I want to thank both the media, security agencies and Enugu State residents for making it a huge success.

    “I thank God no life was lost during and after the election.”

    The major two contending parties at the council election, which was conducted throughout Enugu State on Saturday, Nov. 4, were the PDP and All Progressives Congress ( APC ).

    A glance at the chairmanship result and winners:

    OJI RIVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    NNPC ———1,052 votes for Hillary Ede
    GDM——107 votes for Ebuka Ugodi
    DPP ———61 votes for Obiona Ogbata
    ACP——— 1, 048 votes for Jonas Chukwu
    APC ———2,801 votes for Benson Uzogbana
    PDP———- 38, 96 Harrison Okeke (Winner)

    ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APC ——-2,325 votes for George Nnamani
    PDP ——-83,119 votes for Alex Ugwu (Winner)

    IGBO ETITI LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APGA ——-1264 votes for Samuel Nnmadi
    APC ——-1,410 votes for Matthew Asogwa
    PDP ——53, 231 votes for Malachy Agbo (Winner)

    ANINRI LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APC ——-995 votes for Uzokwe Oleh
    PDP ——–4, 326 votes for Ezekiel Chukwu (Winner)

    ISI UZO LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APC ——–606 votes for Chjioke Ani
    PDP ——–38,690 votes for Benjamin Edeoga (Winner)

    UDENU LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APC ——–996 votes for Obinna Obeta
    PDP ——–67, 526 votes for Francis Ugwu (Winner)

    UZO UWANI LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    SDP ——-68 votes for Boniface Nwankwo
    APC ——-129 votes for Felix Ogbogu
    PDP ——-39,834 votes for Ani Fidelis (Winner)

    IGBOEZE SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APC ——-1,566 votes for Jonas Okenyi
    PDP—— 64, 834 votes for Fidelis Odo (Winner)

    ENUGU SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APC —–1288 votes for Hillary Okeke
    PDP —–26,151 votes for Sunday Ugwu (Winner)

    NSUKKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    NNPP —-37 votes for Sunday Onyishi
    APC —-815 votes for Augustine Aliomwa
    PDP —-118, 310 votes for Patrick Omeje (Winner)

    NKANU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APC —-1005 votes for Fabian Ani
    PDP —-22,595 votes for Godwin Ubagu (Winner)

    IGBOEZE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APC—- 1,398 votes for Ogbonna Idoko
    PDP —-54,513 votes for Ezeja Uwakwe (Winner)

    NKANU WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    NNPC —-2 votes for Charles Nnamchi
    APC —-2,409 votes for Uchenna Ugwu
    PDP —-35,266 votes for Henry Okenwa (Winner)

    EZEAGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APC —– 1,450 votes for Longinus Ejike
    PDP —— 48, 708 votes for Chukwudi Ezinwa (Winner)

    UDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APC —— 4,731 votes for Dr Ike Monso
    PDP ——- 54,331 votes for Nestor Ochin (Winner)

    AWGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    APGA —– 492 votes for Charles Arukwe
    APC ——- 4,145 votes for Nelson Nwafor
    PDP ——- 34,666 votes for Stanley Okeke (Winner)

    ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
    KP —— 10 votes for Jide Orji
    APC ——- 1,345 votes for Okechukwu Nnamdi
    PDP ——- 28,466 votes for Emmanuel Onoh (Winner)

    NAN

  • Katsina inaugurates Local Peace Committees

    Katsina inaugurates Local Peace Committees

    The Katsina State Dialogue and Amnesty Committee has inaugurated Peace Committees across the 34 local government areas of the state.

    The state Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Hamza Borodo, disclosed this when the dialogue committee visited Daura Local Government Area on Monday.

    Borodo said the Dialogue and Amnesty Committee was under the chairmanship of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Mustapha Inuwa.

    He  said the local government peace committees were expected to maintain peace and cordial relationship between herdsmen and farmers.

    “The the local committees are also expected to mediate and conciliate  on minor disagreements between farmers and herdsmen as well as offer useful advice on sustainable peace,” the commissioner said.

    The acting Chairman of Daura Local Government, Alhaji Lawal Kado,  commended the state government for setting up the Amnesty and Dialogue Committee.

    Kado also lauded the government for setting up the local peace committees, saying the initiative would help in promoting peace and stability especially between farmers and herdsmen.

    He further commended the state government for “drastically minimising” cattle rustling, armed robbery and clashes between farmers and herdsmen in the state.

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