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  • 503 students take oath at RUN

    503 students take oath at RUN

    No fewer than 503 students of The Redeemer’s University (RUN), Mowe in Ogun State, took the oath of matriculation on Tuesday last week.

    The new students were spread across the school’s college of Humanities, Management Sciences and Natural Sciences.

    Speaking at the university’s ninth matriculation, RUN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Z. Debo Adeyewa, congratulated the students, noting that they had been chosen through a “keenly contested and rigorous selection process.”

    He said: “In the few months or weeks that you have spent at this university, you would have observed our zeal for academic and moral excellence. By this event, you are being formally acculturated into the traits, culture and the systemic values of the Redeemer’s University embedded in our vision and mission statement. Your enthusiasm and willingness to imbibe our values will be a pointer to how far you would go to achieve the vision of the university.”

    Adeyewa, who christened the new students ‘divine champions’, urged them to emulate the Biblical David by being courageous, passionate, diligent, swift and faithful. According to him, these attributes would empower them to win the battle of life.

    “I want you to always remember that in a university system, you hold your destiny in your hands. What you would achieve within the next four years and beyond is solely determined by you. God is ready to take you to great heights and the Redeemer’s University is equipped with top-rated academics, state-of-the-art facilities, a sound curriculum and an enabling environment to engage your minds and give you the knowledge you require in your chosen fields.”

    One of the matriculating students, Michael Oyewole of the Department of Economics, said: “I believe this is the beginning of a good foundation for me. I chose this university because my research showed that RUN graduates do not find it difficult to get jobs. Also, I prefer this university because it has high moral and academic standards.”

    A parent whose child was one of the matriculating students, Pastor Goke Kuti, gave reasons for picking the institution.

    “I do not want my daughter to waste time. I chose this school because the academic calendar is stable. I know there is nothing that will hinder her from finishing her studies within four years, Kuti said.”

     

  • 519 graduate at RUN

    The Redeemer’s University (RUN) has churned out 519 graduates in its fifth convocation ceremony held last Thursday. The graduates, according to the management, were found worthy in character and learning.

    In his speech at the ceremony held in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Youth Centre.

    The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Debo Adeyewa, revealed that 17 of the graduands graduated with First Class.

    Some of them, who had distinguished themselves in various disciplines, were awarded cash prices.

    Noting that RUN was born out of prophecy, Prof Adeyewa advised the graduates to “challenge the challenges of the nation”. He encouraged them to rise above standard set by the university and display wonder of God in their endeavours.

    The VC disclosed that all the academic programmes including post-graduate of the university had been fully accredited, saying university got the best technology-driven institution in Ogun State by the Nigerian Computer Society.

    The overall best student, Miss Kehinde Oluwatoyin Babaagba, who had Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.96 in Natural Science, was awarded N190,000. She appreciated God for the feat. Kehinde recalled how her journey started, remarking that she had become stronger, bolder, better and wiser and ready to launch into the world.

    The graduating student, who did best in their studies, included Miss Ufuoma Odjegba and Rotimi Odunayo in the colleges of Management Sciences and Humanities respectively.

    Dignitaries present at the event included the Visitor to the university and wife of the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Folu Adeboye, Chancellor, Prof Tekena Tamuno, Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Julius Okojie, Ogun State Commissioner of Education, Mr. Segun Odugbela, Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal and his wife among others.

     

     

  • I’ll run for governor, Ngige tells Senate

    Senator Chris Ngige, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has formally notified the Senate of his intention to participate in the November 16 governorship election in Anambra State.

    In a letter dated July 24 and addressed to the Senate President, David Mark, Ngige said he had been inundated with calls to serve as governor again.

    The senator said: “Mr. President and distinguished colleagues, in the last three months or so, I have been inundated with calls, text messages and visits by many people from my home state, Anambra, and the messages had remained the same ‘we need you back home as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our state come March 17, 2014’.”

    He said it was not a matter of personal ambition for him as the people had given him the opportunity to serve as governor before and sent him to the Senate.

    Ngige said: “It has been a very difficult decision for me to take and I have consulted extensively with my family, political associates, colleagues and the people.

    “My people think that I would be better as their governor again. They have asked; they have cajoled; they have persuaded; they have demanded; they have called and they are praying that I answer their call to come and govern the state again.

    “I have had the honour and privilege of serving them in this capacity before from May 2003 – March 2006.

    “They were kind enough to send me to this Senate to show me the immense goodwill they have for me. It is, therefore, not a personal ambition, any longer for me to become ‘Governor of Anambra State’.

    “However, the cry and the demand of my people have been a source of incredible pressure and have increased tremendously with the release of the election timetable two weeks ago by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    “I have concluded my consultations and now find it necessary to officially inform this Senate that I will be an aspirant, and hopefully a candidate in the election.”

    While soliciting for his colleagues’ prayers and goodwill, he said he hoped to run on the platform of the newly merged All Progressives Congress (APC).

    “Please wish me luck and pray for me, even if you are not of my party. I am of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) stock, but for this journey I intend to use the vehicle of the Progressives – our newly merged political party – The All Progressives Congress (APC).

    “With due respect to other would-be aspirants and candidates, and regardless of the differences in our party affiliations, what is necessary is that Anambra State, the Light of the Nation, gets a capable governor.

    “Anambra State holds a special place in the political economy of Nigeria.

    “It is therefore, to the benefit of all Nigerians that Anambra State is well governed, has peace, progress and sustainable development.

    “This task is, therefore, not for unsteady or untested hands that would seek to learn on the job.

    “Anambra State needs an experienced, tried and tested hand. The people believe that God will do it for them through me.”

  • Group: Jonathan can run

    Ahead 2014 Presidential poll, Izon Ikemi, the grassroots of the Ijaw nation made up of Nigerian citizens of Ijaw extraction, within and beyond the Niger Delta States met in Lagos and deliberated on state of the nation issues especially as it affects the strategic interest of the Ijaw Nation and her sister ethnic nationalities nationwide and unanimously agreed that President Goodluck Jonathan can contest the forthcoming presidential election.

    In a statement signed by its President, Mr. Tony Uranta, the group reiterates President Jonathan’s right to contest for a second term in office as guaranteed by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, should he desire to exercise that constitutional rights.

    The group urges the Federal Government to critically look into the claims of marginalisation by some ethnic nationalities, reaffirming support for calls for the creation of an additional state in the South East to correct the glaring imbalance that currently exists vis-à-vis the other geopolitical zones.

    It urges Jonathan to expedite the jettisoning of all deadweight in his cabinet and other FGN MDAs, that are not serving the common good of Nigerians efficiently, transparently, accountably and patriotically.

    To realise these objectives, the group said it will immediately begin extensive consultations with all other Nigerian and foreign stakeholders in the Nigeria Project, including all other ethnic nationalities such as the Oodua Peoples’ Congress, the Afenifere, the Ohaneze Ndigbo, the Arewa Consultative Forum, the Middle Belt Union, the Urhobo Progressive Union, the Ijaw National Congress, the MOSOP, distinguished Nigerians such as elder statesmen, captains of industry, key public functionaries, and our brethren in the Diaspora], plus, leaders of faith based organisations, multinational organisations, transnational bodies, and the diplomatic corps.

  • Jonathan: I can run in 2015

    Jonathan: I can run in 2015

    President Goodluck Jonathan’s political future seems to be getting clear.

    Despite opposition from certain quarters, Jonathan would not shy away from contesting in the 2015 election, as allowed in the Constitution.

    According to him, with the political situation of Nigeria, it is better for him to spend nine years in office than to spend less than the eight years stipulated in the 1999 Constitution.

    Jonathan spoke through his lawyer, Ade Okeya-Inneh (SAN), in a counter-affidavit filed to a suit by Henry Amadi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), who is seeking to stop him from contesting in the election.

    In the suit before a Federal High Court, Abuja, Amadi is contending that Jonathan can no longer contest in 2015 because by so doing he would be spending more than the maximum two terms of four years stipulated by the 1999 constitution.

    The suit is similar to another one filed by a chieftain of the PDP, Mr Cyriacus Njoku, on March 20 before an Abuja High Court urging the court to state whether Jonathan can run or not.

    Judgment in that suit is pending before Justice Mudashiru Oniyangi.

    In the present suit, the respondents are Jonathan and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    The plaintiff is pleading with the court to direct INEC not to accept Jonathan’s nomination as candidate of the PDP for 2015 because the oath of allegiance and oath of office he would take, if he wins, will violate the two oaths of allegiance and office stipulated by the 1999 Constitution.

    But in a prelminary objection to the suit, Jonathan, through his lawyer Okeaya-Inneh (SAN), has asked the court to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction.

    According to him, the plaintiff is an ordinary individual who is not qualified to request the court to stop him from contesting 2015 presidential election.

    Jonathan said Amadi failed to disclose reasonable cause of action and that the plaintiff’s claim is hypothetical and academic.

    Jonathan averred that he took the first oath of office on May 6, 2010 following the death of erstwhile President Umaru Musa Yar’adua.

    ‘’The question that arises for determination is whether, having regard to the facts of this case, he is in his first or second term. In other words, given that the constitution prescribes a maximum of two terms of four years each totalling a maximum of eight years as President, is he eligible to run for re-election in 2015?

    ‘’If yes, that would mean that, if he wins, he would be in office for a period of more than eight years. On the other hand, if the answer is no, that would mean that he, for no fault of his, would be constrained to serve for a period of less than eight years.

    ‘’Given that between May 6, 2010 and May 28, 2011, he held office for the unexpired term of office of Yar’Adua following his death. Does the constitution contemplate that the period of about one year and three weeks would constitute his first term, a period of less than half of the constitutionally prescribed period of four years’’.

    He added: ‘’In resolving this issue, the court is invited to make a determination whether the period of May 6, 2010 to May 28, 2011 wherein Jonathan occupied the office of the president can in law be regarded as one term of office and relevance of the oath of office Jonathan took on May 6, 2010 in computing the tenure of office of Jonathan in line with sections 135 (1) and (2), 137 (1)(b), 140 (1) and (2) and 146(1) of the 1999 constitution’’.

    ‘’This approach is also consistent with the time-honoured canon of interpretation to the effect that if confronted with two interpretations, one of which would abridge a person’s right and another which would maintain or enhance a person’s rights, the former constitution yields to the latter’’.

    The matter continues.

  • Yobo: I don’t run a night club

    Yobo: I don’t run a night club

    Fenerbahce central defender Joseph Yobo is furious with reports in the local media that he has a night club.

    And in response to those allegations, the Nigeria skipper was quoted as saying by htspor.com: ”In Nigeria, some newspapers wrote that I am operating a night club. Years ago, my brother had such a club, but it is now closed. I’m a football player. I’m not a bartender or the publican who runs a nightclub.”

    Last weekend, the Super Eagles qualified for the 2013 African Cup after a 6 – 1 hammering of West African brothers Liberia. Prior to that game, it had been reported by the media that the ex Everton ace, who was injured, would be physically present in Calabar to cheer his teammates.

    Yobo, 32, has cleared the air on the reason behind his no-show in Calabar on October 13.

    He told Turkish media: ”My club wrote the Nigeria Football Federation and wanted to carry on my treatment in Istanbul. That’s why I did not go.”