Chairman of Bayelsa State Butchers’ Association Chairman, Mr. Chibuzor Nwachukwu, has been assassinated by gunmen in Yenagoa, the state capital.
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Wizkid to headline BBC Radio 1Xtra Live
Nigerian international music superstar, Wizkid, has been announced as the headline act for this year’s BBC Radio 1Xtra Live music event scheduled to hold on October 5 at Arena Birmingham.
BBC announced the name of the Nigerian singer alongside other international acts such as French Montana, Ms Banks, Aitch and DaniLeigh.
Other performing at the event include Headie One, Miraa May, Stylo G, and Lil Tecca.
1Xtra’s DJ Target says: “1Xtra Live is our flagship night where we really get to let our hair down and showcase some of the cream of artists we love and support on the network.
“This year, we head to Birmingham, a city we’ve always had an amazing relationship with, and we bring another incredible line up with us.
“Aitch is undoubtedly next up when it comes to UK rap and he’s going to kill it; Ms Banks has had a fierce year too and is brilliant live.”
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The 1Xtra Live will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Asian Network from 7pm on October 5.
ThE feat is coming while Wizkid is still basking in the euphoria of the release of his new single ‘Ghetto Love,’ which has reportedly hit one million streams on Audiomack.
The ‘Fever’ crooner is also set to storm Europe with his upcoming Starboy Fest beginning on October 19, with the London leg of the concert slated for the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena.
The Paris leg of the fest will hold on October 18 at Les Docks Pullman and the Manchester’s show will hold on October 26 at O2 Victoria Warehouse
(NAN)
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My step-father raped me, sexually abused my younger sister – Woman tells court
An Ibadan-based fashion designer, Esther Isaiah, on Wednesday accused her step-father, John Dickson, of raping her and sexually abusing her younger sister.
Testifying in a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, Isaiah, 20, also alleged that her step-father was responsible for her childlessness.
“Our step-father, started molesting me at age 12 and my younger sister, whenever we visit our mother in her matrimonial home.
“Whenever my mother is not at home, my step-father will threaten that he will kill me if I don’t allow him sleep with me. So, I allowed him in order to live.
“He raped me so many times. I never told my mother because I didn’t know what will happen, but, I told my friends.
“He also raped my younger sister. She told me that our step-father comes into the room where she sleeps with a mask and rapes her,” she said.
Earlier, Dickson who spoke through an interpreter said that he filed the divorce suit on grounds of abandonment.
He alleged that his wife, Mary, abandoned him for three years without any reason.
READ ALSO: Step-father defiles 7-month-old baby in Katsina
However, Mary countered her husband’s submission of abandonment when she described him as evil and an animal in human skin.
“It is true that I left Dickson’s home. He raped my daughter, one of the two children I had before I married him.
“The girl was afraid to tell me what my husband did to her and she stopped visiting me.
“In Cross River, where I am from, it is a taboo for a man to sleep with a step-daughter and her mother.
“Except a certain sacrifice is performed, the step-daughter might never conceive and the mother will die.
”I am currently sick and need urgent spiritual deliverance,” Mary said.
After listening to the testimonies, Chief Ademola Odunade, the court’s President, ordered all the parties concerned to ensure that they did the needful since it was a matter of life and death.
He held that Dickson might be charged for a felony.
The arbitrator adjourned the case till Oct. 15 for judgment.
(NAN)
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Finance minister appoints Tanko Abdullahi Special Adviser
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning has appointed Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi as Special Adviser on Media and Communications.
Abdullahi whose appointment took effect from 1st September 2019 is a civil servant, journalist, photographer with specialisation in media and communications management in both private and public sectors.
Yunusa Abdullahi, a graduate of English from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria holds a Master’s in English from the University of Lagos. He began his civil service career as Producer on NTA -2 Ch 5, Lagos. Producing NTA -2 flagship programmes ‘Morning Ride’ and ‘Mastersports’.
Abdullahi also produced the documentary that won Nigeria the right to host the All African Games in 2003 and the Lamido of Adamawa 50th Anniversary on the throne.
Between 2004-2006, Abdullahi reported for Deustche Welle English service, Cologne Germany. Abdullahi left NTA-2 CH 5 in 2006 to head the Corporate Affairs department of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). He also served as the Zonal Coordinator North West of NFVCB, with office in Kano State, with the responsibility to expand the organisation’s profile in the North West of Nigeria.
He was appointed deputy director News and Special Assistant to the Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in November, 2013. He was later transferred to the Kaduna zonal office as Head of News and Current Affairs in May 2017.
Until his appointment, Abdullahi who has more than 27 years of experience in Project Management was Director, Academic Planning at the National Broadcast Academy, FRCN- Lagos. He was the first Nigerian to coordinate the American International Emmy Award Semi Final event in Abuja in July, 2011.
Abdullahi was a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Elections Monitoring Team to Mali, 2013, and also served as one of the Chief Strategists for NFVCB Roadshow to promote Nollywood around the World. He was Chief Photographer, Nigeria/Morocco Businesswomen Forum, Marrakech.
Morocco. Abdullahi was Editor at large at www.thecable.ng and Chief Photographer for the French Institute, Nigeria for the project ‘Et En plus Jena Parle Francais’ meaning ‘I speak French too.
READ ALSO: Buhari gives Budget Office marching order on Budget 2020
Abdullahi has Certificate in Corporate Affairs Management from Lagos Business School (LBS) and Certificate in Computer Appreciation from Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON). He is Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). Abdullahi has Certificate in Public Relations from Nigerian Institute of management, and he is a Member of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), London. He has Certificate in Writing for the Press and Certificate in Brand Marketing in Public Relations Campaigns both from the CIPR, London.
Abdullahi has Certificate in Photography from the London School of Photography; Certificate in Digital Photography from the Photo Opportunity Studio, Camden Town, and a Diploma in Photojournalism from the London Academy of Media and Television all in the United Kingdom (UK). He also has Certificates in Government, Image and Information, The UK Experience; and a Certificate in Consultancy in the Public Sector: A foundation in Essential Consultancy Skills all from the Public Administration International, London.
Abdullahi has attended various seminars and festivals within and outside of the country. He was at the World Cup in France in 1998 as a producer for NTA-2 Channel 5; at the Nation’s Cup, Ghana/Nigeria in 2000; at the West African Executive Elections in Togo; at the Sithengi Film Festival in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2006; at the Launch of Nigeria in the Movies in London in 2007; at the World Public Relations Conference And Festival in London in 2008; at the MIPTV programmes and content market in Cannes, France in 2009; at the Cannes International Film Festival, France in 2011, and at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Scotland in 2012. And also at the Toronto International Film Festival, Canada in 2013,
He is to report to the Honourable Minister and also serve as a member of the senior management team in the ministry with the responsibility for among others strategically managing the Ministry’s media and communications for both internal and external publics.
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Osinbajo presides over FEC as Buhari continues with foreign engagements at UNGA
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday in Abuja presided over the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) following President Muhammadu Buhari’s foreign engagements at the 74th session of UN General Assembly in New York.
President Buhari had on Tuesday addressed the UN General Assembly in New York where he alerted the world on attempts to cheat Nigeria of billions of dollars.
The Nigerian leader said: “We are giving notice to international criminal groups by the vigorous prosecution of the P&ID scam attempting to cheat Nigeria of billions of dollars.’’
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those in attendance of the FEC meeting included the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari and acting Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Folashade Yemi-Esan.
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NAN observed that over 30 cabinet Ministers were also in attendance of the meeting in which the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ecological Fund, Hajiya Habiba Lawal.
NAN reports that the ministers absent at the meeting was because he was with the president at the 74th UNGA and also representing the country in the P&ID 9.6billion dollars verdict in London.
The Ministries of Science and Technology; Transportation and the Bureau for Public Procurement are among the Ministries, Departments and Agencies expected to make presentations at the meeting.(
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Senate vows to pass PIB in 2020
President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, said that the Senate would pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the end of 2020.
It could be recalled that efforts to reform the nation’s petroleum industry in the last two decades have not yielded result.
Lawan made this known in his speech while inaugurating the 70 Standing Committees of the Senate at plenary in Abuja.
He called on security related committees of the Senate to work towards the overall review of the nation’s security both in “architecture and structure” as a way of curbing the rising security challenges in the country.
He also called on the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government to cooperate with committees of the National Assembly to enhance their job.
Lawan said: “Our petroleum industry is almost stagnant and for long needing profound reform.
“Our oil and gas related committees, are therefore expected to work hard to take the lead in our determination to reform this vital sector.
“It is the desire, indeed the design of this Senate that, the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) is passed before the end of 2020.”
He lamented that the nation’s security agencies have continued to perform below desired standards which is to provide adequate security for all citizens.
He said that the security agencies require better funding for them to perform optimally.
“As security is a fundamental responsibility of government, no amount of investment is too much,” the President of the Senate said. “Our security related committees are therefore challenged to assess and review both the architecture and structure of our security agencies towards improved efficiency.”
He insisted that the Senate expects the total cooperation of the executive arm of government towards the discharge of their legislative duties.
“The Senate expects the Honourable Ministers and head of agencies of government to be forthcoming and responsive to the engagement requests of our committees.
“Our committees will undertake regular oversights with a view to ensuring that government programmes and projects are properly executed for the benefit of our citizens,” Lawan said.
He noted that as standing committees are the engine rooms of the legislature, so are the MDAs to the executive.
“This is why there is the need for cooperation, consultation, partnership and synergy between the two arms of government.
“The Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are hereby called upon to harness the opportunity of the existence of the committees in the execution of their mandates. We must have a unity of purpose,” he said.
He said that the inauguration of the standing Committees of the Senate on Wednesday was to make the Senators fully ready to perform their functions.
“The Senate received the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), this morning,” Lawan said. “As the preparations for the Appropriation 2020 is on top gear, and could be received soon, our committees need to be ready to perform their functions. Time, therefore, is of essence.”
He said while the challenge of unemployment is daunting, the country is equally blessed with abundant arable land for agriculture.
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He said: “We are similarly endowed with abundant solid minerals in all parts of our country.
“The oil and gas resources have remained our major source of revenue. Our challenges can be appropriately addressed with our rich endowments. What we require therefore is the strategic deployment of those resources.
“We can plan and use our agricultural potentials to achieve not only national food security, but also process for exports.
“Again, our solid minerals sector is largely untapped and we can exploit those resources through the right policies and supportive legislations.
“We need to also focus on human capital development.
“It is inevitable that we have to improve government investments in education and health, if we want to create the critical mass of workforce for the knowledge-based economy of present times,” Lawan said.
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BBnaija: Face-off as Mike compares Omashola to a 15-year-old girl on heat
It all started as a mild correction during their workout session in the garden, and then, it escalated to a full-blown quarrel between Mike and Omashola in the Pepper Dem House.
Correction Gone Wrong
During their workout, Omashola pointed out to Seyi that he was not doing the workout right. This comment was ignored by Seyi who continued his routine. Later on, the trainer asked them to touch their calves but Omashola touched his ankles instead. This error by Omashola made Seyi tell Omashola that he didn’t even know where his calf is located.
The back and forth between these two didn’t go down well with Mike as he told both of them to stop bickering and face the workout. Omashola however, wasn’t going to have Mike play the peacemaker so he told him to shut up. Mike retorted by calling Omashola a groupie and with these statements, the boxing ring was swept clean for a fight to begin.
The Face-Off
The quarrel started properly in the locker room with Omashola blaming Mike for starting the whole issue. He kept yelling but Mike told him to face him like a man. Mike wasn’t done yet as he compared Omashola to a 15-year-old girl on heat.
As if remembering that this was a week of happiness, Omashola calmed down and reminded himself that happiness should reign. Well, we guess having a movie treat together does not guarantee a happily ever after.
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Gates foundation honours 16-year-old activist who refused child marriage
Miss Payal Jangid, a 16-year-old from India was on Tuesday honoured for her commitment towards advocating for education and abolition of child marriage after refusing to marry at the age of 12.
Jangid was presented with the Change Maker award by the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Mrs Amina Mohammed at the 2019 Global Goals Award organised by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in New York.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a 28-year-old, Miss Aya Chebbi from Tunisia also received the Campaign Award for her work on youth empowerment throughout Africa.
Also Mr Gregory Rockson, the founder of mPharma, who is from Ghana, received the Progress Award for his work in providing primary healthcare services across Africa.
Similarly, the Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi received the Global Goalkeepers Award, which recognised the progress India had made in providing safe sanitation to over 500 million people through the Swachh Bharat Mission.
While receiving the award, Jangid spoke about her commitment to ensure that girls were treated properly and equal to men and also that it was important for girls to receive proper education.
“I want every kid in the world without education to be given a chance to progress in the society especially girls who are more likely to drop out because of gender bias or poverty,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Co-founder, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr Bill Gates charged world leaders to take a cue from the Indian government and priotise the SDG Goal 6, which deals with water and sanitation.
“Sanitation is something that government do not like to talk about because the solutions are not that easy.
“We feel a lot about malaria because it is devastating but sanitation related illnesses kills more kids every year than malaria yet progress in achieving the SDGs 6 on water and sanitation is leading far behind,” he said.
READ ALSO: My wish for Nigeria, by Bill Gates
Also, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Mrs Amina Mohammed said that courage was what it would take to address global inequality and achieve the SDGs by year 2030.
“It will take courage to achieve the SDGs. I mean tons and tons of it. Courage to stand up for human rights and to stand against those who oppose gender equality.
“Courage to push for financial inclusion and say that universal access to basic services are not charity but a right.
“Courage to engage the sceptic and challenge the political interests that are hindering inclusive and sustainable development,” she said.
The United Nation’s Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) focuses on ending poverty, fighting climate change, illicit financial flows, hunger, improving health and education, sustaining economic growth and reducing inequality within countries by 2030.
The Bill and Melinda Gates’ annual Global Goals Awards honours remarkable individuals inspiring local and global audiences to help achieve the 17 SGDs by 2030.
(NAN)
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2020 UTME: JAMB asks candidates to get NIN
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has called on all prospective candidates for its 2020 UTME to acquire the National Identification Number(NIN).
The board’s Spokesman, Dr Fabian Benjamin said on Tuesday that the aim was to ensure the biometric and other necessary details of a candidate were captured, to check examination malpractice.
Benjamin said in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the call was necessary now that registration for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) had begun.
“The JAMB will, during the 2020 registration exercise, use the National Identity Number (NIN) generated after successful registration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
“This includes the capturing of biometric and other necessary details for the registration of all prospective candidates.
“Candidates are enjoined to register as the board will no longer be responsible for the capturing of candidates’ biometrics ahead of the examination, as all information required will be uploaded from the data captured by the NIMC.
READ ALSO: No NIN, no UTME in 2020, JAMB tells candidates
“Henceforth, the NIN will be compulsory for the UTME registration,” Benjamin said.
According to Benjamin, the board has made adequate arrangement with the NIMC for prospective candidates to be registered at the examination centres or with its licensed agents.
He said that for such candidates who had registered and had acquired the NIN before attaining the age of 16, they would be required to update their NIN registration status before registering for the UTME.
“In case a candidate lost or misplaced his NIN, the candidate can retrieve it by either going to the NIMC office; its licensed agent or dial *346# (USSD code on the SIM card number earlier used to register for the NIN).
“Candidate’s name as stated on the NIMC data base will be the same as the one on JAMB’s data registration form,” he said.
(NAN)
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Prince Harry, Meghan visit oldest mosque in South Africa
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are keeping busy on their royal trip to South Africa.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex paid a visit to the country’s oldest mosque, the Auwal Mosque, in the Bo-Kaap section of Cape Town. It was built in 1794.
For the visit, Meghan ditched the denim jacket she wore earlier in the day and donned a cream-coloured headscarf. Harry changed out of his casual-collar shirt to a light-grey suit with no tie.
Earlier in the day, the couple paid a visit to Monwabisi Beach on behalf of Waves For Change, a nonprofit that promotes surfing and also provides mental health services.
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“Their Royal Highnesses were able to hear how the sessions are building trust, confidence, and belonging,” read a caption describing the meeting on the Sussex Royal Instagram page, with a gorgeous photo of Meghan smiling.
“And they also got to join in as children took part in ‘power hand’, which teaches them how to keep calm down [and] reflect on strengths.”
During the outing, the two royals complemented each other’s parenting skills, though little Archie was nowhere to be seen on the second day of the family’s trip (as he may have been resting up and recovering from a little jet lag).