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  • Mourinho won’t be charged over sending-off

    Mourinho won’t be charged over sending-off

    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will face no punishment from the English Football Association  ( FA ) after being sent off during his side’s 1-0 Premier League victory over Southampton on Saturday.

    Deep into stoppage-time, referee Craig Pawson sent Mourinho to the stands after he appeared to step on to the pitch and accidentally collide with fourth official Mike Jones.

    The FA received Pawson’s report on Monday, however, and has decided no further action is necessary.

    United maintained their unbeaten start in the league and are second in the standings, behind Manchester City on goals difference.

  • FIBA was good exposure for Nigerian players – NBBF

    FIBA was good exposure for Nigerian players – NBBF

    A member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation ( NBBF ), Retd. Col. Sam Ahmedu, on Monday said Nigeria’s participation in the FIBA Africa 3×3 Championship was a good exposure for the players.

    Ahmedu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that in spite of losing in the final matches to Mali, Nigeria still had a good outing.

    NAN reports that Mali defeated Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigers and Junior D’Tigress 22-17 points and 9-7 points respectively in the final matches of the competition on Sunday.

    “Even with the losses in the final matches, it was not a bad outing for Nigeria”.

    “We knew it would be tough and that the hosts would leave no stone unturned to win the competition, which was being organised in honour of one of their people there”.

    “We should also not forget that Nigeria’s under-18 boys beat them in the Preliminary Round. Overall, it was a good exposure for our young boys and girls, and this portends a good future for their development,” he said.

    According to the NBBF official website, both teams did the country proud during the competition.

    During the tournament, the male team remained unbeaten in their opening round matches, even when they met Mali in the preliminary encounter.

    Nigeria’s under-18 boys defeated Togo 21-8 in their first game, while Republic of Benin suffered a 13-20 loss to Nigeria in their second Group A match.

    Junior D’Tigers defeated Mali 18-13 in their final group game, and went on to beat Benin 21-11 points in the semi-finals.

    Similarly, the Junior D’Tigress defeated Togo 12-8 in their first match, and lost 14-16 against Mali.

    NAN recalls that the competition, named “Tournoi International Salamatou Maiga U-18 Championship’’, was held in Mali from Saturday to Sunday.

    Seven teams, made up of four male and three female teams, participated and they were from Nigeria, Togo, Mali and Republic of Benin.

  • Man docked for stealing fowl

    Man docked for stealing fowl

    A 32-year-old man, Gbenga Daramola was on Monday arraigned in an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court in Osun over an alleged theft of a fowl, some baby clothes and other items.

    Daramola is facing a four-count charge bothering on burglary and theft.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Olayiwola Rasaki, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Sept. 9 at about 5:30 p.m. at Balogun Biro, Oke Baale area of Osogbo.

    Rasaki alleged that the accused broke into the apartment of one Saka Mojira and stole a fowl, some baby clothes, two crates of Coca Cola and one Huawie mobile phone.

    He said that the stolen items were worth about N40,000.

    The accused however pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him.

    The defence counsel, Mr Okobe Najite, prayed the court to grant his client bail in the most liberal terms.

    The Magistrate, Mrs Fatimoh Sodamade, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100,000 and one surety in like sum.

    Sodamade said the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and show evidence of tax payment to the Osun Government.

    She also ruled that the accused should also produce two passport photographs attached to an affidavit of means of livelihood.

    The case was adjourned till Oct. 26 for mention.

  • LCCI to engage Fashola on power sector

    LCCI to engage Fashola on power sector

    The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is set to hold a dialogue targeted at proffering solutions to challenges in the nation’s power sector.

    According to a statement issued by the chamber on Monday, the dialogue is to hold on Thursday in Lagos.

    The statement was issued by the Director-General of LCCI, Mr Muda Yusuf.

    It said that the dialogue was part of the chamber’s public sector engagement programmes for the growth of the nation’s economy.

    “The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, will attend this dialogue session as the special guest of honour.

    “It will be a platform for the minister to intimate Nigerians about ongoing projects and efforts of government at solving the energy/power debacle.

    “The forum will enable stakeholders to deliberate on key aspects of the privatisation of the power sector, the role of  distribution companies, generation companies, government and all categories of consumers in achieving a successful reform in the sector,” it said said.

    It added that some experts in the sector would be present at the dialogue to engage the minister.

  • 5,286 pilgrims from Kaduna return home

    5,286 pilgrims from Kaduna return home

    The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Board has said that a total of 5,286  pilgrims have so far been transported back home in 10 flights since the end of the hajj.

    The Public Relations Officer of the board, Malam Yunusa Abdullahi, stated this in an interview with the  News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday.

    Abdullahi said that a Med-view flight carrying the 12th batch with 449 pilgrims on board, landed at the State International Airport early on Monday morning.

    “Med-view Airline is allotted 2,776 pilgrims from the state to be transported back home,’’ he said.

    He said Max – Airline had already completed the transportation of the  3,937 pilgrims allotted to it back home.

    Abdullahi added that only 1,427 pilgrims were still in Saudi Arabia out of the 6,713 pilgrims that performed hajj from Kaduna State this year.

    The airlifting of Kaduna pilgrims back home is expected to end this week.

  • Rivers people believe in Nigeria’s unity – Wike

    Rivers people believe in Nigeria’s unity – Wike

    Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says Rivers people believe in Nigerian unity.

    He said that because of that they may not be part of any secession agenda.

    The Governor made this known at the 57th Independence Church Service, which held at Saint Mark’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt.

    “God has blessed this country, we are not part of those who want to secede, Rivers State will never be part of that,” the Governor stressed.

    The governor, however, advised the Federal Government ( FG ) to ensure good governance to end the increasing agitation for self determination among ethnic groups in Nigeria.

    “In as much as you continue to have bad governance, people will continue to agitate across the country, we give God the glory that we are still one, despite the agitations and challenges,’’ he added.

    He called for justice and equity for all citizens.

    He also advised Nigerians to always speak out against injustice.

    Gov. Wike noted that politicians sometimes behaved irrationally because of their thinking that they could always manipulate election results to suit their purpose.

    The Governor called for enhanced security and a purposeful justice system for all federating units.

    He stated that such gesture will give all Nigerians a sense of belonging and reduce the palpable tension across the country.

    Wike reiterated the call for an investigation into the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Rivers.

    In his sermon, the Anglican Bishop of Evo Diocese, Rt. Rev Innocent Ordu, noted that Nigeria had developed despite the challenges facing it.

    The Bishop called on Nigerians to respect the constitution of the country and constituted authorities.

    He also charged them to work for the development of the country.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independence Church Service attracted top government functionaries, security agencies and traditional rulers

  • Ice Prince, Seyi Law, others receive Achievers Awards

    Ice Prince, Seyi Law, others receive Achievers Awards

    Popular Hip-hop singer Ice Prince and a veteran comedian Seyi Law, have been honoured with the “Peace Achievers Awards” by the Peace Ambassador Agency, an organisation that promotes national peace.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo received the awards at the 6th anniversary of the annual Miss Peace Achievers Awards held on Sunday in Abuja.

    The Plateau state born artiste received the “Musician of the Year /Peace Builder” award, while Seyi Law got the “Comedian of the Year/Peace Builder” award.

    Other celebrities that were honoured at the event include fast-rising Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels and singer Praize.

    According to Mr Kinsley Amafibe, the Project Director of the organisation, the  artistes are recognised for contributing to the growth of  the Nigerian entertainment industry which has empowered many youths, thereby promoting peaceful coexistence.

    He added that some of the recipients had also been involved in humanitarian gestures over the years, which had promoted social peace and harmony, which was in consonance with the objectives of the organisation.

    “These veterans have contributed a lot in building social harmony and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, using the entertainment industry.

    “They entertain and bring happiness to Nigerians, which are crucial keys to peace, in spite of tribal and religious differences.”

    In his remark, Ice Prince expressed delight that the award was an indication that the society was interested in what celebrities do.

    He, therefore, pledged his continuous commitment towards growing the entertainment industry.

    “I hope to strive to continue to put in my best both as a professional and a patriotic citizen of this great nation,’’ he said.

    The 2017 edition of the prestigious awards cuts across over 20 categories with recipients picked from various field of human endeavours.

    Other recipients of the Peace Achievers awards include the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, who was honoured with the “Award for Excellence in Peacekeeping” and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu.

    Mr Kenneth Emejuru was honoured with the a ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’,and  the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service ( FIRS ), Mr Tunde Fowler was also honoured.

    Amb. Louis LuLu Mnguni, The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, also received the Peace Builder awards, and Raymond Dokpesi of DAAR Communication got the “The Peace Builder of the Year Award”.

    NAN reports that the Peace Achievers Award is a flagship initiative of the Peace Ambassador Agency.

    The organisation promotes tolerance and peaceful coexistence by organizing beauty pageants, peace education and campaigns.

    Its peace education campaign, which is targeted mainly at the youths, trains and empowers students of higher institutions and other youth communities, irrespective of their religious and cultural backgrounds.

  • Kebbi confirms 656 cases of meases

    Kebbi confirms 656 cases of meases

     The Kebbi Government on Friday said it had recorded 656 suspected cases of measles in 21 local government areas of the state.

     The Executive Secretary, State Primary Health Care and Development Agency,  Dr Mannir Jega, who described the figure as alarming, said it was largely due to refusal of residents to go for routine immunisation.

    The executive secretary said at a news briefing in Birnin Kebbi, that the state had recorded poor coverage due to low turnout for routine immunizations in previous campaigns in 2016.

    “We have 656 Measles cases in the 21 LGAs in the state, out of which 77 cases had been confirmed in 12 LGAs and the victims were treated and discharged,” he said.

    The Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Usman Kambaza, revealed that 1,131 vaccination teams would be deployed to undertake immunisation to counter the upsurge of measles cases across the state.

    “To counter this, the state is planning measles campaign with the support of the National Primary Health Care and Development Agency and other partners.

    “The campaign is expected to start on Sept. 26, and about 898,174 children are expected to be vaccinated.

    “The vaccination is for all children from 9 months to 5 years irrespective of vaccination status,” he said.

    Kambaza explained that vaccinators would be stationed at specific locations closed to residences in all the 225 wards in the state, adding that “no caregiver will travel more than one kilometre to get their children vaccinated.”

    The commissioner urged the media, traditional and religious leaders, and other stakeholders to join in mobilizing women and caregivers to come out en-mass for the measles immunisation.

  • IG urges new recruits to eschew corruption

    IG urges new recruits to eschew corruption

    The Inspector-General ( IG ) of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Friday, urged the 465 new police recruits to eschew any act of corruption and be dedicated to their duties.

    The police boss made the call at the Passing Out Parade of the police constables at the Police Training School, Minna.

    Represented by Deputy Inspector-General ( IG ) of Police, Finance and Administration, Shauibu Gamb.
    He said “I will not hesitate to deal decisively with any police officer found in acts which violate the law of the land, including the prosecution of such persons to act as deterrent to others.”

    Idris added that the 465 constables would be posted to their states of origin to ensure effective
    community policing.

    He stressed that “you are, therefore, advised not to engage in any corrupt practices and any other nefarious activities.

    “Nigeria is in a democratic system of government where the rights of citizens must be respected.”

    The police chief assured the public that the Nigeria Police would continue to operate within its constitutional mandate.

    He explained that “this made the police high command to launch `Our Creed,’ aimed at guiding officers’ actions while on their professional duties in line with international best practices.

    “We shall ensure the rule of law prevails in our action and activities and operate within the principles of democratic governance.”

    He lauded the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the recruitment of 31,000 police officers yearly.

    Earlier, Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger, who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Ibrahim Ketsu, lauded police efforts in the state.

    Bello expressed the state government’s determination to continue to support the police for effective policing.

  • Man in court for stabbing neighbour

    Man in court for stabbing neighbour

    Olusegun Coker,36,-who allegedly assaulted his neigbour ,Moshood Ogun, by stabbing him with a broken bottle, was on Friday charged in a Surulere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
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    Coker, who resides at Block 15, Rabiatu Thompson St., Surulere, Lagos, is facing a charge of assault.‎

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Sept. 8 at Block 15, Rabiatu Thompson St., Surulere, Lagos.

    Osayande said the accused stabbed Ogun several times on both hands and caused him harm based on a misunderstanding they had.
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    “It took some neighbours to stop him and the matter was reported to the police,’’ she said.

    She said the offences contravened Section 172 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015(Revised).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 172 stipulates a three-year jail for offenders.
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    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    In his ruling, the Magistrate, Mr Aro Lambo, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200, 000 with one surety in like sum.

    He said the surety should be a civil servant from grade level 12 and above who should show evidence of tax payments to the Lagos State Government.

    Lambo adjourned the case until Oct. 17 for mention.