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  • Lawmaker praises Tinubu

    Lawmaker praises Tinubu

    The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been  described as a political oracle.

    The APC candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Alimosho 01, Adebisi Abdul’ Raman Yusuf, said Tinubu had predicted the nation’s political situation.

    “I give kudos to our amiable leader for his foresight in Nigerian politics. He sees ahead of others and works immediately to achieve his goals, carrying everybody along.

    “He is an oracle personified because whatever steps he takes are in the right direction and they always come into manifestation. See how the emergence of Buhari as our presidential candidate has continued to set the camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on fire.”

  • IMF praises Ecobank’s capital position

    IMF praises Ecobank’s capital position

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it is aware of steps taken by Ecobank to enhance its stability including equity capital the lender raised for the group.

    A statement signed by Andrew Kanyegirire, said: “IMF staff is aware that Ecobank has taken a number of important and appropriate steps to address these concerns to avoid risks to financial stability.

    “The recent news that Ecobank has raised equity capital for the group and announced an equity capital increase to meet regulatory capital requirements in Nigeria, are further welcome steps in the right direction.”

    The Ecobank Group also in a statement signed by Group Head, Corporate Communications, Richard Uku, reaffirmed its financial strength and strong governance as a systemically important banking group in Africa. Ecobank has total assets of over $23 billion. As the IMF statement alluded, in the last six months, Ecobank has raised approximately $1 billion in combined equity and debt capital for its parent company and its business in Nigeria, the largest of the group’s affiliates.

    He maintained that Ecobank is compliant with regulatory requirements, including those for liquidity and capital across its network, adding that it continues to be supportive of regulatory reforms that make the African banking system safer, more transparent and more accountable.

  • Igwe praises Obiano

    The traditional ruler of Enugwu Ukwu in Anambra State, Igwe Ralph Obumneme Ekpeh, Eze Enugwu Ukwu Na Igwe Umunri, has praised Governor Willie Obiano for tackling security issues in as well as restoration of road safety.

    He spoke at the fourth Igu Aro festival.

    He specifically thanked the Igwe for the upgrading of Enugwu Ukwu hospital to Specialist Hospital.

    Calling on the governor to address grievances of the community, he challenged him to avoid showing dislike for his people like the former Governor Peter Obi’s administration did.

    A famous philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze, donated N50million to the community towards its developmental projects.

  • Siasia praises NFF for friendlies

    Siasia praises NFF for friendlies

    The Chief Coach of the national U-23 men’s football   team, Dream Team VI, Samson Siasia has praised the board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)  for arranging top grade friendly games for the team as they prepare for the qualifiers in February 2015.

    The U-23 coach disclosed that the NFF has secured for his team a four-legged international friendly game against the Egypt U-23 team with the first game coming up in Nigeria on  January 15, and the second game on January 17, while the Dream Team VI will take on their Egyptian counterparts in Egypt on January 20th and 22nd.

    Coach Siasia added that the team will then depart for Turkey for another round of intensive training and playing tour, while he is proposing that they depart from Turkey to Dubai then Malta for more top grade friendly games before returning to Nigeria on  February 7, 2015 to prepare for its first game against Gabon in an All Africa Games qualifier.

    According to the media officer of the Dream Team, Timi Ebikagboro, the team which will be going on break on December 21 will reconvene on January 4, 2015 and training will commence on January 5.

    Meanwhile four more foreign based professionals have stormed the camp of the Dream Team VI. The new arrivals are Iroha Chinazom from AD Oliveirense, Portugal, Ovoke Benard from KAA Gent, Belgium, Gomo Onduku from Iasi, Romania and Adedapo Adeniyi from the USA. These new arrivals thus brings the number of foreign-based players who have reported to the Dream Team screening process to 23.

  • Governor praises Ambode

    Governor praises Ambode

    The governorship bid of an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Akinwunmi Ambode, received a boost at the weekend as letter of commendation written to him by Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola became public.

    Ambode, who retired as the state’s Accountant-General after 27 years, was described by the governor as a dedicated and selfless man.

    A group, Lagos Deserves More Forum, also said at the weekend it had been working with different groups across the state to broaden Ambode’s political support base.

    The group said it had been waiting for Ambode to collect the APC forms.

    In the letter of commendation dated December 2, 2012, Fashola wrote:  “I write on behalf of the government and people of Lagos State to specially praise you for the high sense of dedication, selflessness, loyalty and integrity, which you have brought to bear during you public service career.

    “You have always been guided by the philosophy of a true public officer, who must place himself last while rendering service to the public. While convinced that your brilliance and zeal would make you excel in your future endeavours, please be assured of the support of the state government as might be required.”

  • Winning souls through praises

    Winning souls through praises

    His voice was inspiring, his song, soul-ifting and the atmosphere, electric. That was the mood when Wisdom Nkecha, a 400-Level student of Industrial Mathematics at the Delta State University, won the Singing Contest of Abundant Grace Zone of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Abraka.

    The event tagged: “ZAMAR 2014” was attended by different groups; it spiced with activities such as singing, drama presentation and debate.

    The week-long event, which was organised for students of the church, began with enlightenment of guests on the theme of the programme.

    The competition witnessed nine contestants with two persons eliminated at each stage.

    At the end of the contest, Wisdom Nkecha emerged the overall winner while Jessica Oseafiana and Tina Ogido were first and second runners-up.

    Teenagers in the church were not left out as they held a debate on the topic: “Does secular music affect sanctification?”

    The debate was won by Blessing Okpiar, a SSS 2 pupil, and Salvation Okpare, JSS 2 pupil.

    The Assistant Pastor in charge of Delta Province Six of RCCG, Pastor Adedji Omidioara, enjoined the congregation to always sing to God, saying praises move the hands and  mind of God.

    Some students who spoke to CAMPUSLIFE said the event was inspiring. The Music Director of the host choir, Banabas Omaojo, 500-Level Science Laboratory Technology, said he was excited at the large turnout, noting that : “the purpose of the event is to feel the presence of God and be in-tune with him”.

  • Ebola: OATUU praises health workers

    The Organisation of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU) has lauded the efforts of health workers in the continent towards combating the deadly Ebola virus.

    In a statement, its Secretary General, Owei Lakemfa, expressed the gratitude of the working people of Africa to doctors and health workers who are in the frontline of the struggle against Ebola.

    He noted that many doctors and health workers have put their lives on the line in the process of fighting the deadly disease.

    “We are particularly touched by the heroic struggles of health workers like Dr. Sheik Hummar Khan of Sierra Leone who consciously threw themselves into the thick of the battle and tragically got infected and succumbed.

    “We pray that they rest in perfect peace and that God gives their families and loved ones the fortitude to bear their painful loss.

    “African workers are also quite grateful to internationalists from outside our continent who came to our aid and got infected in the process.

    “Our hearts go out to the Americans; Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol who were infected in the process of fighting Ebola and who are back home for treatment,” the OATUU said.

    OATUU also expressed solidarity with the workers and Guineans, Sierra Leonians and Liberians for bearing the brunt of the outbreak of the disease, and their governments that have shown remarkable leadership and courage in tackling on Ebola.

    Lakemfa said the union appealed to other African countries not to engage in the panic of shutting their borders.

    “What is required is not spreading fear; rather, it is to stop Ebola spreading. If a country shuts its borders to prevent its neighbours from crossing, it cannot stop its nationals returning from neighbouring countries,” he said.

    He also said Ebola does not require visa, adding that it is better to follow the example of the United States by taking measures to fight Ebola in realisation of the fact that given air travel and multiple citizenship to contain and confine the disease in the area it is ravaging, before it spreads to other parts of the world.

    OATUU thanked organisations, such as Doctors without Borders and the African Development Bank, and countries like Nigeria who have committed financial resources to the continental fight against Ebola.

    The OATUU urged the international community including the United Nations to organise a robust defense against this global challenge.

  • CIBN praises CBN initiatives

    CIBN praises CBN initiatives

    The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has commended the new initiatives and policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, which it said are geared towards further improving banking practice and financial system stability.

    President/Chairman of Council of the Institute, ’Debola Osibogun, said at the Institute’s Presidential engagement with Emefiele that the initiatives of the apex bank were comparable with what obtained in the developed economies adding that the Nigeria banking industry was better positioned to support business and the economy.

    Osibogun observed that the new Code of Conduct in the Nigerian Banking industry approved by the Bankers Committee was an important strategic initiative, that would promote good banking practice and ethics while restoring public confidence in the system.

    She expressed satisfaction with the level of cooperation from  Banks’ Chief Executives as some of them have personally signed the Code of  Conduct form and mandated their staff to do the same.

    The CIBN boss stated that the objectives of the Code of Conduct include guiding every member of the Institute, both individual and corporate in meeting obligations to customers and other stakeholders by maintaining and improving standard of service, performance and quality of banking products; ensuring that all bank employees conduct their duties fairly and honestly; maintaining best banking practice and strong commitment to sound ethical and professional standards in the banking industry, among others.

  • NSSF president praises Shekarau’s appointment

    NSSF president praises Shekarau’s appointment

    The President, Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), Ibrahim Mohammed has hailed the appointment of former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau as the Minister of Education.

    He told newsmen that the appointment is hinged on Shekarau’s track records in the development of school sports in Kano, when he was governor.

    “As the president of NSSF I hail President Jonathan for his choice of the Minister of Education. The former governor of Kano State developed sports at the grassroots while in office through the provision of equipment as well as general support,” he explained.

    Mohammed added that while in Kano, sports thrived under Shekarau and development in the sector was even, a record that can be checked by anybody.

    “We are hoping that the new minister will take the initiative that he used in Kano to revive school sports nationwide. We will also be expecting the minister to follow up on the agreement that was reached at the Presidential Retreat on Sports, to further develop sports in the country,” he added.

    The NSSF President commended President Goodluck Jonathan for choosing Shekarau, adding that the country’s vision of developing sports at the grassroots from schools will be realized soon, as a result of what he described as ‘the wise decision’.

  • Ajibola praises Crescent varsity graduates

    Ajibola praises Crescent varsity graduates

    Proprietor of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prince Bola Ajibola, is happy with the performance of graduates of the institution.

    The latest one giving him joy is that of Miss Rafiat Gawat, who graduated with a first class in Mass Communication and has been offered scholarship to study Corporate Communication and Public Affairs at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland by Lagos State government.

    In a statement, the university Public Relations Officer, Mr Idris Karib, noted that Miss Gawat has also been employed by Sterling Bank for her outstanding performance while taking part in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in the bank.

    Similarly, five Mass Communication graduates of the university have been admitted on merit for their master’s at University of Lagos.

    They beat competition from 300 post-graduate applicants who applied.

    Reacting to their success stories, Prince Ajibola, a former judge of the World Court, said he was delighted by the excellent and laudable performance of Crescent University graduates which he attributed to the vigour with which he pursued his vision of training excellent graduates imbued with acceptable conduct for Nigeria and the world.

    He said he was not surprised that his university’s products are doing well because of heavy investment in up-to-date training equipment and recruitment of experienced lecturers from home and abroad.

    He expressed particular satisfaction that three of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) post-graduate students are females, a realisation of one of the objectives of the university to train female professionals in all fields.