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  • 10 aspirants team up with Wada for victory in Kogi gov poll

    Ten PDP governorship aspirants, who lost the bid for the party’s ticket to contest the Nov. 16 Kogi governorship race, have declared their support for the winner, Mr Musa Wada.

    The 10 aspirants, under the aegis of Kogi PDP 2019 G-12, declared their support for Wada at a press briefing held at the party secretariat on Friday in Abuja.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the aspirants who signed the text included Idris Wada, Emmanuel Omebije, Grace Adejoh, Dr Joseph Erico, Alhaji Kabiru Haruna, Adebayo Averehi, Mr Mohammed Tettes, and Aminu Sulaiman.

    Others included AVM Salifu Atawodi (rtd), and Victor Adoji, whose signatures were on the list but who were not physically present at the briefing, with Tettes, who read the text, explaining that the duo had traveled out of the country.

    “Atawodi and Adoji have traveled out of the country. But before they left, they declared their support for Wada as their preferred candidate,” he said.

    NAN reports that the names of two other aspirants – Sen. Dino Melaye and Abubakar Ibrahim – were absent from the list

    “We have all resolved to work with Wada in the interest of the party and the people of the state after undertaking a postmortem analysis and empirical review of the Sept. 3 primary election which led to the emergence of Wada as PDP candidate in the State.

    “In the course of the review, the two major unforeseen events which nearly cast doubts on the integrity of the exercise were thoroughly considered and evaluated.

    “We reviewed the two events – a heavy downpour and a sudden outbreak of violence and gunshots – and sought advice from relevant professionals and members of PDP, including delegates to the primary.

    “After extensive deliberations, the group resolved to accept the decision of the Chairman of the Elections Committee, Gov. Ahmed Fintiri, which produced Wade as PDP candidate.

    “As members of the Kogi PDP 2019 G-12, the urgent need for intra-party cohesion and unity of purpose at this critical moment is recognised.

    “It is for this reason that the candidacy of Wada is considered worthy of undivided support so that the task of rebuilding Kogi can start in earnest.

    “The role of the National Working Committee of our great party, led by Prince Uche Secondus, in positioning the Kogi State chapter for victory in November, is fully acknowledged.

    “The Kogi PDP 2019 G-12 is also aware of the various roles that have been played so far by various stakeholders in stabilising the political space in Kogi State.

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    “While some of these efforts to totally stabilise the party are still in progress, the Kogi PDP 2019 G-12 remains unflinchingly committed to the candidacy of Wada.

    “Considering the reconciliation efforts of Wada and his preparedness to actively partner with 2019 PDP aspirants in Kogi State, this group, without reservation, accepts him as a partner in progress in the liberation struggle.

    “We accept to work with him in the overall interest of the PDP and Kogi State,” he said.

    Tettes notified leaders and coordinators of the various political structures of individual aspirants to forthwith make themselves available as willing ambassadors of PDP across the state and grassroots mobilisers for Wada.

    Secondus, while commending the aspirants for their decision, pledged that the party was committed to a free, fair, credible and transparent election.

    Secondus, represented by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, said that the people of Kogi were determined to ensure that the PDP emerged victorious during the governorship election.

    “Kogi State is the natural home of the PDP; the people are ready and determined to make a
    change in this election. The party will support INEC to ensure a free and fair, credible election.

    “We are not deterred by all the rumour going around. The reconciliation process of the party continues.

    “If there are one or two persons who should be party to your team, the party will engage such
    individuals and aspirants to make sure that all the aspirants that ran the primary come together and support our candidate,” he said.

  • Our driver was to receive counselling before suicide- UNILAG

    The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has said its worker, Sunday Gbenga Meshioye, who committed suicide days ago was scheduled to be counselled by the institution’s counselling unit before the incident.

    This was contained in a statement by the Principal Assistant Registrar, Communication Unit of the University, Mrs. Taiwo Oloyede.

    The statement noted that Meshioye, who was the Transport Supervisor for the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, was facing a panel investigating how a vehicle in his care got burnt. The panel was said to have only sat once.

    The statement reads:
    “Mr. Meshioye, before his unfortunate demise, had been scheduled for a session with the Counselling Unit of the University, after reported cases of attempted suicide.

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    “On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, the deceased appeared before a Panel of Inquiry set up in accordance with the extant rules of the university to investigate the cause of the fire that gutted the bus in his custody. His painful decision to end his life came even before the panel had concluded its investigations, as the panel had only sat once.”

    Meshioye died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital where he was transferred from the University’s Health Centre

    The University commiserated with Meshioye’s family.

    “The Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS, on behalf of the entire university community commiserates with the family of Mr. Sunday Gbenga Meshioye and prays that God grants them the fortitude to bear the loss,” the statement reads.

  • Why Mugabe stood out as a leader, by Osinbajo

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has highlighted factors that made the former Zimbabwean President, late Robert Mugabe, stood out as a leader.

    Osinbajo represented Nigeria at the State funeral service for Mugabe in Zimbabwe.

    The Nigerian Vice President, on arrival in Harare on Friday night, pointed out that Mugabe stood out because of his zeal, passion and selfless commitment to the emancipation of the people of Zimbabwe and the self realization of black people everywhere.

    He said “Nigeria most respectfully condoles with the Republic of Zimbabwe on the passing of her President, Robert Mugabe – who led the republic and her people to freedom and majority rule – alongside so many other patriots.

    “His legacy of determined, proud and assertive black emancipation will live long in the hearts of Africans. We wish the people of Zimbabwe great peace and prosperity,” the VP wrote, on behalf of Nigeria, on the condolence register for Mugabe at the airport.

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    Also, Prof Osinbajo, later while speaking with Zimbabwean journalists who approached him at the Harare International Airport, said “First let me say that for all of us, the whole of Africa, the memories of the years of decolonization, the years of the struggle for black majority rule in various places are years that bring joy and confidence to most of us, especially leaders today.

    “This is one of the reasons why President Robert Mugabe stood out as one of those leaders whose zeal, passion and selfless commitment to the emancipation of the people of Zimbabwe was not only a great encouragement to the independent movement everywhere, but more to the self-realisation for black people practically everywhere.

    “So, his passing is indeed sad. I think that for most of us, especially those who are leaders today, there’s a lot to learn from such an incredibly illustrious career, especially the role that he played in decolonization.

    “And, of course, alongside the work that was done, not just by the frontline states, but by the likes of Nelson Mandela in South Africa and so many other African patriots; their lives and times, especially during the period of the struggle for black majority rule in Southern Africa and the support that other African countries gave, especially sub-Saharan African countries; Nigeria being, as you’ve noted, a frontline state.

    “There are times when I think we should be extremely proud of what we achieved as black people.” he stated

  • Senate President Lawan, Gbajabiamila, CJN Tanko under probe

    The Federal Government has commenced an investigation into bank accounts belonging to Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Speaker of the House of Reps Femi Gbajabiamila and other principal officers of the National Assembly.

    The probe conducted by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) would also investigate accounts owned by Nigeria judges including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad.

    A letter dated Sept. 10, 2019, and signed by NFIU Associate Director, Analysis and Compliance, Fehintola Salisu, stated that the Chief Compliance Officers of banks were directed to release the account details of all legislators and judiciary officials in the country.

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    The Financial Intelligence agency further asked the banks to provide account names, numbers and transaction details of the top civil servants.

    NFIU listed judges and national assembly members but failed to list any member of the executive arm of government for the same investigation.

    The letter with reference: NFIU/ACCFT/ACCOBANKS/VOL.I/877/PO5IA29 reads: “Request for information on: All accounts of: the National Assembly, National Judicial Council (NJC), all the members of the National Assembly, principal officers (management) of the National Assembly Service Commission, (and) of principal officers of the judiciary.

     

     

    NAN

  • Nigeria security situation critical, says Naval Chief

    The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has advocated committed collaboration and cooperation among sister services and other security agencies to enable them tackle the security challenges facing the country.

    Vice Admiral Ibas who described as critical the present security situation in the country, said the collaborations of the military and other security agencies have become imperative to overcome the problems.

    He made the remarks at the Mogadishu Military Cantonment, Abuja, shortly after participating in the Third Quarter Route March of the Nigerian Navy.

    He said the march was being organized to sustain the physical and mental fitness of personnel towards an enhanced operational and combat readiness.

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    Vice Admiral Ibas who was represented by the Chief of Standard and Safety, Nigerian Navy Headquarters, Rear Admiral Timothy Dakwat said the Navy remains a dependable partner in conjunction with other sister services and security agencies in the effort to maintain territorial integrity and enforce internal security.

    He said the successful conduct of the march demonstrated that the Navy would continue to meet up with its constitutional responsibilities in collaboration with other security agencies for enhanced national security and nation building.

    Vice Admiral Ibas who congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari for his 100 day in office after winning re-election said “as a willing partner in ensuring the restoration of internal security the Nigerian Navy would continue to support our democracy by remaining loyal , committed and dedicated to the service of the fatherland.

  • Male Nollywood celebrities unmarried at 40 and above

    Despite the fact that they are rich, influential, sophisticated, popular and of all handsome, they are still single.

    Interestingly, they have the raft attention of several beautiful ladies, lurking around them, but they choose to remain single for reasons best known to them.

    Here is our list of some male celebrities who are unmarried at 40 and above

    Nonso Diobi ( 43-yr-old)

    Nonso Diobi
    Nonso Diobi born on 17 July 1976 is a multiple award-winning Nigerian actor and film director. He studied Theatre Art at the University of Nigeria.

    Nonso made his debut on-screen appearance in a 2001 film titled Border Line followed by an o
    Diobi went on to give a sterling performance in the movie ‘Across the bridge’ which gave him his major breakthrough after which he became a household name across Africa.

    Diobi, a native of Nawfia, a small town in Anambra Nigeria , is the founder and chairman of Goldentape media, a leading film/tv production company in Africa.

    Nonso Diobi is a UN peace ambassador as well as teachers without Borders ambassador.
    This fine man has never been married, ladies take note.

    Sylvester Madu (44-yr-old)

    Sylvester Madu

    Sylvester Madu is a veteran Nollywood actor, director, model, producer who was born on 11th January, 1975 in Anambra State, in the south eastern part of Nigeria.

    He is the firstborn child in a family of 12 and is currently 44 years old.

    Madu completed both his primary and secondary school education in Anambra State, Nigeria and also obtained both his First School Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate.

    Upon completing his primary and secondary school education, he proceeded to University of Maiduguri in Borno State, in the northern part of Nigeria and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree.

    Madu started acting as a kid at the age of 5 but joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) in1998. He is one of the most creative, gifted and talented actors in Nigeria.
    This cute looking man is yet to tie the knot

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    Frederick Leonard (43-yr-old)

    Frederick Leonard
    Frederick Leonard is a Nigerian actor and top notch model. He can be described as a lady’s man as he has numerous female fans who described him as a handsome guy with great physique. Frederick Leonard is not all good for his physical attributes only but he is also a very gifted, creative and talented actor that interprets his roles perfectly.

    Frederick Leonard was born on the 1st of May 1976. He is a native of Anambra State, south eastern part of Nigeria. He is the first child in a family of 2 children. He is currently 43 years of age.

    He studied Biochemistry at the popular Kaduna State Polytechnic and graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in the year 2008. He has since fully joined the Nigerian film industry popularly referred to as Nollywood and he is currently one of the trending actors in the country.

    He is not yet married and he is considered as one of the most eligible bachelors in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry

    Jim Iyke (42-yr-old)

    Jim Iyke
    Nigerian actor, Jim Iyke has a baby boy from European lady, Dana he fondly calls King Harv but is yet to be married. The 42-year-old was once linked with Ghanaian born actress, Nadia Buari but the relationship obviously did not lead to the altar.

    He was born on September 25, 1976 in Libreville, Gabon. His parents are Mr and Mrs Stephen Okolue, whose last name changed to Esomugha from ogwugwu village in Enugu Agidi town of Anambra State. He is the only boy in a family of eight children. He completed his secondary school education in F. G. C. Kwali Abuja from 1985-1991.

  • BREAKING: Jubilation as Tribunal affirms Abiodun’s victory

    Massive jubilation and dancing erupted at Isabo and spread to other parts of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, as the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal led by Justice Yusuf Halilu affirmed the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun in the March 9, gubernatorial election in the state.

    The jubilant are supporters of Dapo Abiodun and members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) who since morning surged into Isabo, waiting for the outcome of the petition.

    In affirming Abiodun’s victory, the tribunal declared that the petitioner, Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) “did not only failed, but also irredeemably failed to prove” his case against Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress(APC).

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    The Tribunal chairman, Justice Yusuf Halilu held that Akinlade’s petition ” is destined to fail, it failed and is hereby dismissed.”

    He added that Abiodun was duly elected by virtue of scoring the highest number of valid votes cast by the voters and declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying the Tribunal concur with it and has no reason whatsoever to tinker with the outcome of the March 9 governorship election in Ogun State.

    Details shortly…

  • Drone attacks set two oil facilities ablaze

    Saudi Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that drone attacks caused fires at two oil facilities of Saudi petroleum company Aramco.

    The ministry said in a statement on the Saudi Press Agency that attacks were reported on Saturday morning in Abqaiq in Eastern Province and Hijrat Khurais oilfield.

    The Aramco’s industrial security teams controlled and extinguished the fire before the spreading of the flames.

    An investigation was launched, the ministry added.

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    Saudi Arabia has been targeted in the past years with drone and missile attacks by Houthi militia.

    Most of those attacks were foiled before reaching their targets, while some succeeded in causing limited fires in oil facilities without affecting oil production.

     

    (NAN)

  • Neymar makes PSG return against Strasbourg after Barcelona transfer saga

    Neymar’s Paris Saint-Germain exile has ended, with the Brazil star named in Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI to face Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

    The Brazilian had not been picked by the former Dortmund boss until his future had been resolved but the close of the transfer window means that the 27-year-old will be with the club for the foreseeable future.

    Due to the nature of Neymar’s transfer saga, in which he seemed to push for a move back to Spain with either Real Madrid or Barcelona, it is expected that he will be given a hot reception by the home fans, who have warned him that his behaviour must improve if he is to win them over.

    “The Virage Auteuil, in which the most loyal supporters of the club are grouped, has the duty to show him that all his actions cannot be without consequence.

    “Therefore, we invite all the Parisian supporters who have felt hurt at one point or another to show him that he no longer has the right to make mistakes and the path of redemption will be long… very long.

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    “It’s out of the question that we will penalise the team due to a single player,” Collectif Ultras Paris wrote in a statement published Saturday.

    Neymar, nevertheless, has been a prolific figure since moving to the Parc des Princes side in the summer of 2017 for a world-record fee of €222m (£200m/$263m) from Barcelona.

    He has scored 51 goals in 58 outings since moving to France but has twice missed key portions of the season due to injury.

    PSG will want the attacker firing ahead of the midweek Champions League match against Real Madrid, particularly as Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe have toiled with injury for the last month.

    While the former is expected back, the latter will probably miss out against the Spaniards.

    Neither is involved in the clash against Racing with Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting leading the line after making an impressive start to the campaign.

    There is, however, a debut in goal for former Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who completed a switch to PSG from Real Madrid towards the end of the summer transfer window.(Goal)

  • Free-scoring Liverpool make Premier League history

    Free-scoring Liverpool made Premier League history in a 3-1 victory over Newcastle inspired by Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.

    Jurgen Klopp’s side decided to make things interesting in their first outing after the international break.

    Newcastle were given a goal start, with Jetro Willems crashing home a spectacular opener.

    Once into their stride, Liverpool ensured that there would be no more gifts for the Magpies.

    Two prolific Reds turned the tie on its head, with Mane netting another brace to maintain his stunning start to the season.

    Salah also got in on the act, with the Egyptian having now been involved in 50 Premier League goals at Anfield – including assists.

    Klopp’s side eased their way over the line in the end with a 14th successive victory in the English top-flight secured.

    That is already a club-best mark, while they have now become the first team to achieve that feat while netting more than once in each of their successes.

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    Mane and Salah have been the star turns of late, but Roberto Firmino also offered another indication of what he is capable of when replacing the injured Divock Origi.

    That fearsome front three carried the Reds agonisingly close to title glory in 2018-19, with the intention being to go one better this season.

    The Reds are going about their business in the best possible manner.

    It is 30 years since they last claimed the English top-flight crown, but they are closing in another record set by Kenny Dalglish’s class of 1990.

    As things stand, Liverpool have gone 22 consecutive Premier League games unbeaten. (Goal)