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  • Buhari eulogises late Emir of Patigi

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday eulogised the late Emir of Patigi in Kwara, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar, calling him “a man of tradition who was very passionate about the development of the state”.

    The President who gave the. eulogy at the Fidau prayers for the late Emir in Patigi, said the monarch was particularly interested in the infrastructure development in his domain.

    According to a statement issued on the event, the President was represented at the prayers by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.

    The statement which was signed by Mr Segun Adeyemi, the Special Adviser to the Minister, was made available to newsmen in Abuja .

    On his part, the minister recalled that he interacted with the Emir on several occasions and described the late monarch as “a man who stood for tradition and was passionate about Kwara”

    READ ALSO: Buhari mourns Etsu Patigi, District Head of Kafur

    ”He was very passionate about the development of Kwara North Senatorial District in particular, and he kept emphasizing on the need to upgrade the infrastructure in Patigi.

    “Generally, he was passionate about improving the lives of the common people,” he said.

    He urged the people of the state not to forget those things that the late Emir stood for.

    ”The people should remain united and continue to uphold the values that he stood for, especially his passion for seeing rapid development in Patigi,” he said.

    He prayed that God will forgive the late Emir’s sins and also grant him Aljannah Firdaus

    The event was attended by dignitaries including the Deputy Governor of Kwara Mr Peter Kisira; the Emir of Ilorin and the Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II.

    Until his death, the Emir of Patigi was the Vice Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Council.

    NAN

  • Police arraign man for forgery of vehicle auction papers

    The Police on Wednesday arraigned one Daniel Bassey, in a Wuse Zone II Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly forging Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) vehicle auction papers.

    Bassey was docked on charges bordering on joint act, criminal breach of trust, cheating and forgery.

    The prosecutor, Chijioke Okezie, told the court that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 7, Abuja, received a petition from one Mr Segun Adeyemi, on Nov. 6, 2018.

    Okezie alleged that the defendant allegedly convinced the complainant to bid for custom auction car sales; he also impersonated NCS officers and forged papers of an Hiace bus, which the complainant indicated interest on.

    He said the complainant allegedly transferred N2. 4 million to the defendant, while he converted the money to personal use.

    Read Also: Police to arraign 22-year -old for forgery

    The prosecutor said the defendant’s accomplices are now at large, adding that the offences contravened the provisions of Sections 79, 312, 322 and 364 of the Penal Code.

    The defendant, however, denied committing the offences.

    Magistrate Mabel Segun-Bello, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N1.5 million with two sureties in like sum.

    The case was adjourned until March 27, for further hearing.

    NAN

  • Anglican bishop attributes drugs use to absence of control measures

    Retiring Archbishop of Kwara Province and Bishop of Kwara Diocese, Anglican Church, Segun Adeyemi has urged the Federal Government to ensure regulated access to drugs and chemicals to reduce the current prevalence abuse drugs among the youths.

    He attributed the prevalence of drug addiction and abuse among youth in the country to unfettered access to drugs and alcohol in most parts of the country.

    The medical doctor turned clergy, said that poverty among people must be addressed to check drug use, adding that some people would do anything to get money, even rituals, instead of living quality lifestyle.

    He described Nigerian politicians as people of same family irrespective of their political leanings.

    He said that people should not be fooled by personalities and different political parties in the country.

    Bishop Adeyemi spoke with reporters in Ilorin at the weekend as part of activities to mark his retirement from office.

    Dr. Adeyemi said that Nigerian politicians relate well among themselves behind closed doors.

    The clergy, who said that most political office seekers are only interested in perpetuity of what they can get rather than providing dividends of democracy, added that many politicians use of money and charms, engage in electoral malpractices by conniving with INEC and police to assume position of authority.

    “Don’t be fooled by different parties they say they belong. They meet themselves, where majority of their supporters won’t see them. What connects most of them is perpetuity of what they can get rather than what they can do to improve the society. However, every one should be reminded that judgement would come upon all our actions on earth. We need to come to sanity of Godliness because there will be no peace for every bad leader. Common wealth should be for common people. With all the wealth and acquisition, one will still die. So,  we should work with fear of God. I want Nigerians to believe that we can get it right with prayer. We can truly build this nation because this nation is a gift to all of us”, he said.

    Anglican Bishop, who said that church is a conscience of the nation, added that part of responsibilities of church is not to serve as opposition political parties to government, but to commend when government is doing it right and advise behind closed doors when things are not going well.

    He advised his successor to always seek the face of Got before taking every of his actions and decisions,  saying, “if you don’t ask God, you’re finished.”

     

  • FG to produce festivals compendium to boost tourism – Lai Mohammed

    The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the ministry will soon produce a compendium of the festivals across the country to boost tourism and showcase the country’s diverse cultures.

    The minister disclosed this in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday while speaking at the ongoing 3rd UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture, jointly organized by the two UN agencies.

    A statement on the minister’s address was made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja by Mr Segun Adeyemi, the Special Adviser to the minister.

    The minister said with more than 365 festivals across Nigeria, the country could organise one festival per day all year round, thus boosting domestic
    and international tourism.

    Mohammed said Nigeria’s ethnic groups were rooted in their cultures, which they showcased through different festivals like Durbar, New Yam Festival, Eyo and Masquerades, just to mention a few.

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    He said governments at all levels in Nigeria were striving hard to encourage the festivals in their domains, while the Federal Government was providing the enabling environment to showcase the various festivals.

    The minister said the Abuja Carnival was particularly designed to enable the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to showcase the country’s cultural diversity.

    He described the carnival as “a source of unity among the country’s more than 250 ethnic groups”. Mohammed said festivals were not just for entertainment but major contributors to job creation and economic development.

    The conference is aimed at exploring the interplay of tourism and culture with a view to enhancing sustainable tourism globally.

    More than 30 Ministers of Culture and Tourism from around the world are attending the three-day conference.

    (NAN)

  • Relieved: Police recover 57 illegal arms in Kwara

    The Police Command in Kwara on Thursday said it had recovered 57 illegal weapons across the state.

    The Spokesman of the command, Mr Ajayi Okasanmi, disclosed this at a public lecture on security sensitization campaign against political thuggery, kidnapping and drug addiction.

    Our reporter reports that the programme was organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in the state.

    Okasanmi, who spoke on security of lives and property of the residents, disclosed that the weapons were recovered during the  command’s month-long operations.

    “As the 2019 elections draw nearer, the command will intensify more on the recovery of illegal arms to allow trouble-free election to hold in the state,’’ he said.

    Okasanmi, said police alone could not provide security  and that other stakeholders  needed to cooperate and support the force.

    An official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr Ango Mohammed-Tukur, lamented how some youths indulged in drug abuse.

    Mohammed-Tukur said that a number of them were in the habit of using Tramadol, Hemp and codeine.

    The official, therefore, solicited the cooperation of all stakeholders in the state to get rid of drug addiction.

    The Ohoro of Shao in Moro Local Government Area, Oba Bamidele Adegbite, advised security agencies to be on top of their responsibilities.

    The NOA state Director, Mr Segun Adeyemi, called for the support of all stakeholders to make the society free of social vices.

    NAN

  • AU grants Nigeria AFRIMA hosting right

    AU grants Nigeria AFRIMA hosting right

    The African Union ( AU ) has awarded the hosting right for the Pan African Music Initiative, All Africa Music Awards ( AFRIMA ), to Nigeria for another three years (2017-2019).

    This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Segun Adeyemi, Special Adviser to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Lagos on Sunday.

    The minister said the hosting right was given to the country following its successful hosting of the 2014-2016 editions.

    He said that the award of the hosting right was conveyed in a letter written ton him by the Commissioner of Social Affairs at the AU Commission, Mrs Amira Elfadil.

    Mohammed said the AU’s commissioner commended the growth and inclusiveness of AFRIMA by reaching out to `many musicians, music producers and creative arts practitioners in general’.

    He said that Elfadi noted that between 2014 and 2016, during which Nigeria hosted three editions of AFRIMA, it “has become a very crucial event and movement of African musicians.’’

    The minister said that the AU’s commissioner also noted that AFRIMA “allows them to establish synergies and work towards the development of Africa’s music and promotion of music in the continent
    and in the international arena.

    “Based on this and other factors such as the willingness to create value and deepen the brand equity not only for Nigerians but also for Africans, the AU returned the hosting right of AFRIMA to Nigeria’’.

    He said that government’s desire to retain the right was informed by the enthusiasm and sense of duty with which Nigerians embraced AFRIMA coupled with the prevailing international confidence in the present administration.

    He said: “the African Union’s gracious concession to our request is beneficial for the creative sector in Nigeria and across Africa.

    “The Federal Government of Nigeria is calling on state governments and corporate Nigeria to partner with it and the African Union in ensuring a
    successful hosting of AFRIMA 2017 which will bring immense socio-economic benefits to the selected host city,’’ he said.

    Mohammed disclosed that the 2017 edition of AFRIMA is scheduled to hold from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12.

    Quoting the organiser of the event, the minister said that it would present to the continent a world-class programme that included activities such as the Africa Music Business Round Table on Nov. 10.

    The round table would bring together big music brands, music producers and intellectual property experts to discuss the needed networks and infrastructure for an expanding economically-vibrant music industry in Africa.

    “Other events are the AFRIMA Music Village: an evening of a non-stop open music festival of live performances from the African stars and nominees, with an expected audience of 40,000 people.

    “The main Awards ceremony on November 12 will present a star-studded and world-class event with live performances and television broadcast to 84 countries on 109 television stations around the world.’’

  • Faleti’s death, a huge loss to creative sector – Lai Mohammed

    Faleti’s death, a huge loss to creative sector – Lai Mohammed

    The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the death of renowned author, poet, broadcaster and actor, Pa Adebayo Faleti, as a huge loss to the country’s creative Sector.

    In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the minister said Faleti was a trailblazer and a colossus across many genres, who left an indelible footprint in the Nigerian landscape.

    The statement was signed by the Mr Segun Adeyemi, the Special Adviser to the Minister.

    The minister said generations of authors, poets, broadcasters and actors owe Faleti a debt of gratitude for his dedication, hard work and love for the country.

    He commiserated with the family and friends of the departed, as well as all practitioners in the sector.

    The minister prayed that God will comfort them and grant repose to the soul of the departed.

    Faleti, a celebrated actor and playwright died on Sunday in his home in Ibadan at the age of 86.

    Faleti, according to Wikipedia was “Nigerian poet, journalist, writer actor, Yoruba translator, a broadcaster, TV exponent and a pioneer of the first television station in Africa, Western Nigeria Television.

    He was responsible for translating Nigeria’s national anthem from English to Yoruba.

    Faleti published a dictionary containing the formal or official use of Yoruba names.

    He received many awards, both locally and internationally, including the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

    He also received the Festival of Arts award and the Afro-Hollywood Award for Outstanding Performance in Arts in 2002.

  • ‘Chibok girls release: PDP insensitive, exhibits disdain for human life’

    ‘Chibok girls release: PDP insensitive, exhibits disdain for human life’

    The Federal Government says the incautious statement by a faction of PDP criticizing the process leading to the release of the 82 Chibok girls further exhibits the party’s disdain for human life.

    In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed described the statement as “indecent, inhuman and ill-timed”.

    The minister, in the release signed by his Special Adviser, Mr Segun Adeyemi, said it was insensitive for any individual or organization to spoil the joy that heralded the release of the girls because of politics.

    “It is clear that the kind of disdain for human life which the PDP exhibited in its incautious statement is the same reason the poor girls were kidnapped in the first instance.

    “It is also this attitude the then PDP-controlled Federal Government took that seemed an eternity before even acknowledging the abduction, thus losing critical time for their rescue.

    He noted that from the statement, it was clear that the PDP, whose incompetence and the cluelessness precipitated the Chibok girls crisis was not wishing and praying for it to end with the safe return of the abducted girls.

    The minister recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had stated that the defeat of Boko Haram would not be complete without the rescue of the Chibok girls.

    “If that includes swapping some Boko Haram elements for the girls, so what? Will the PDP rather have the girls stay in perpetual captivity, just to prove a ludicrous point?

    “Didn’t superpower United States engage in negotiations with the Taliban that led to the exchange of five Taliban fighters for US Army Sgt Bowe Bergdahl in 2014?

    “Didn’t Israel release 1,027 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for one Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit in 2011?

    “A lot of factors come into play when a nation has to decide whether or not to engage in prisoner/hostage swap.

    “None, however, trounces the sanctity attached to human life and the consideration for the pains of the loved ones of those involved,” he said.

    The minister stressed that since the PDP failed to rescue even one of the Chibok girls, the party should hold its peace while the administration continued to seek the release of all the abducted girls, using every means at its disposal.

    He reassured that the administration would continue to work assiduously to end all Boko Haram hostilities.

  • FG alerts Nigerians on new ISIS strategy

    The Federal Government on Thursday alerted Nigerians of the latest antics of the Islamic State.

    According to a statement issued by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, ISIS has launched a new mobile application designed to propagate Jihad to children.

    The statement signed by Mr. Segun Adeyemi, Special Assistant to the minister, said the mobile application, tagged “Huroof” (Arabic alphabets or letters), would be used by ISIS to teach children the Arabic alphabets with the aid of guns, military tanks and cannons.

    ”The application utilizes colourful illustrations that attract and engage the attention of young children,” the minister said, urging members of the public and parents in particular to be vigilant and prevent their children and wards from being indoctrinated.