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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Boye Oyerinde has assured that his wealth of experience in the corporate world and the sports circle will be brought to bear to achieve resounding success if elected as the President of Nigeria Squash Federation. The current Director of Tournaments and member of the Lagos State Squash Association who was in charge of the 2013 and 2014 Lagos International Squash Classics with 11 countries in attendance lamented the dearth of the game in Nigeria. Speaking recently in Akure during the donation of sports equipment to squash players in Ondo state, Oyerinde emphasized that players in Nigeria can become global contenders if well harnessed under a visionary leadership and vibrant environment. “Before the 2013 and 2014 Lagos International Squash Classics, we assembled 8 of the top players in Nigeria at a camp in Lagos, sponsored their training programs through financial contributions and monitored their training programs. “In 4 months we realized that no other player c...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Suzan Edeh Bauchi-A group known as the Concerned Professionals’ Congress, CPC has strongly condemned a report carried by Transparency International,  alleging that some military ex-officers between 2011 and 2015  rendered ineffective the anti-terror war in the North east part of the country. In a press conference   jointly held by the Chief Media Strategist, Mr Emeka Nwankpa and the Regional Rapporteur, Baba Al-Kasim, titled “ The state of the Nigeria’s  Military Counter-Terrorism campaign in the North-East part of Nigeria”  at the Rahama City Suite in Bauchi, the group described the report as a malicious plot to divide, humiliate and create tension in the military and to roll back the gains of it’s victory over insurgency. The group stressed that the report seeks to incite troops against their present commanders who have nothing to do with the past defence contracts. The post CPC condemns report indicting ex-military officers over a...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J •To register party, target 10 million Nigerians By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor Against the background of the increasing ethnic and political schisms in the country that have left the country in dire straits, is the emergence of some new kids on the block. They indeed looked like kids on the political plane. For a group of middle-aged men and women who have made good success in their diverse various professional callings, the task they have set for themselves could undoubtedly be daunting. The political battle can only be compared to a David and Goliath rematch. But for these new political kids on the block, comprising medical doctors, architects, lawyers, journalists among other leading lights in various professional endeavours, they are joined with the common aim of upturning the political landscape. The Alliance for a New Nigeria, ANN could be the next big thing to happen to Nigeria, Dr. Jay Osi Samuels, a Havard trained physician and an alumnus of th...

http://ift.tt/2q9mBzI President Muhammadu Buhari For the third time since he became president, President Muhammadu Buhari traveled to England for medical treatment. From every indication (media reports, grapevine and television footage of him that revealed a frail, slouchy man), the president’s medical trip to England was necessary. But then, it stoked the long-running controversy over medical tourism in Nigeria. Medical tourism, especially, the traveling of high ranking government officials to the United States of America, Europe and India for medical attention, rattles the sensibility of most Nigerians because it is a palpable evidence of a greedy, corrupt and callous power elite that tore down the country’s health system through neglect, irresponsible health policies and misappropriation of funds, and then, jet out to hospitals overseas for even routine medical checkups. For long, the band of panjandrums that ruled this country constituted themselves into a special group sh...

http://ift.tt/2suPvri Victoria Ekhomu Dame Victoria Ekhomu is ASIS Advisory Council Chairman and Managing Director, Transworld Security System Limited. In this interview with PAUL ADUNWOKE, she spoke on the regional conference holding at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. What is the conference all about? ASIS is an organisation for security professionals. It has more than 35,000 members globally. The regional conference holding in Lagos will provide comprehensive educational programme on regional security challenges. During the conference, experts will also address some other security issues. Aside from the talk, there is a great networking opportunity with industry leaders. We equally have exhibitions, where security devices will be showcased. Furthermore, those with certifications will earn recertification credits. What value do you think it will add to the development of the society? ASIS has been able to promote professionalism through security education and exhibition. It a...

http://ift.tt/2orgTqT UNICEF The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) yesterday solicited the support of Kano emirate in tackling child protection, survival and education in Northern Nigeria. The new country representative of UNICEF in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick-Fall made the plea when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi at his palace. He acknowledged the emirate’s contributions to girl-child advocacy and urged the emir to facilitate the agency’s efforts in checking the rising cases of child abuse. His words: “I am here to assure you of my readiness to work with the emirate to continue expanding what you have been doing in favour of children not only in Northern Nigeria but the country at large. “We equally here to commend the Emir for his strong commitment, vision and leadership when it comes to issues relating to the education and well being of children.” Mohammed said UNICEF was committed to working with various states and the Federal Governm...

http://ift.tt/2p0aZtY EFCC chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Magu Proffering solutions to the burning issue of corruption in Nigeria, among others, will dominate the 12th annual Ramadan symposium of the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) Abuja chapter tomorrow Saturday June 3. The Chairman of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun said that the stakeholders in the fight against corruption in the country would brainstorm and come up with enduring way out of the doldrums. Balogun said the symposium entitled “Anti-Corruption: The role of the Media as a Change Agent’’  would be discussed by the Acting Chairman of EFCC, Malam Ibrahim Magu,  Director General NITDA   Sheikh Dr Isa Ali Pantami ,  an Abuja-based Islamic scholar ,  Malam Nurudeen AbdulMalik, at National Mosque Conference Hall, Abuja. Secretary-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA),  Prof. Is-haq Oloyede,as well as the Chairman, Presidential Action Commi...

http://ift.tt/2suzIbW This still image from a dashcam video released by the Jupiter, Florida, Police Department shows police officers arresting Tiger Woods on May 29.PHOTO: AFP.<br /> His speech slow and slurred, Tiger Woods couldn’t follow simple instructions or keep his balance during a dazed and disoriented encounter with police before he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, reports the Associated Press. The video images came from dashcam footage that Jupiter police released Wednesday night, and they show Woods with little capacity to stand still without swaying, repeat simple instruction or put one foot in front of the other. The footage came from his arrest Monday in the dark of early morning when Jupiter police noticed his Mercedes parked on the side of a six-lane road, part of it in the road and part of it in the bicycle lane. Police found the Woods sound asleep behind the wheel, according to an incident report. The engine was running, the ...

http://ift.tt/2q0BPnQ The A.Y.E is a global non-profit organization with over 12.6 million members across 20 countries including the United States and Great Britain dedicated to supporting the growth of entrepreneurs in the African continent. As part of efforts to reduce unemployment and dependence on non-existent public and private sector jobs, the Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs (A.Y.E) has unveiled a platform to promote entrepreneurship among youths in the country. The A.Y.E is a global non-profit organization with over 12.6 million members across 20 countries including the United States and Great Britain dedicated to supporting the growth of entrepreneurs in the African continent. The initiative tagged: ‘AYEEN 1017,’ an initiative of A.Y.E, focused on promoting and sustaining entrepreneurship that would generate employment through effective wealth creation strategies and resources. President of A.Y.E, Summy Francis said for Nigeria and Africa to develop and have global eco...

http://ift.tt/2qLoxhR Willie Obiano In the wake of Mr. Peter Obi’s path – breaking inauguration as Governor of Anambra State on March 17, 2006, March became the transition month of Anambra State’s democratic calendar. At the turn of the incumbent Willie Obiano regime’s third anniversary, the transition road was set to be travelled again. With the next governorship poll scheduled for November 2017, the state’s political road will sooner than later be busy with all sorts of aspirants – dreamers, speculators and contenders to the seat of power. From the Anambra North senatorial district, Obiano’s very zone, has reportedly come a unanimous adoption of his candidacy in March 2017 by the Anambra North Peoples Assembly (ANPA), a non-partisan consultative forum. Does the ANPA resolution premised on the ‘achievements of Obiano in the past three years’ bode well for democracy? One of the ways Nigeria’s career politicians have sought to exclude responsibility, accountability and service from...

http://ift.tt/2qL2yHS Mr. Alexis Mourre PHOTO: leadersleague.com The official launch of the new expedited rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will hold in Nigeria as part of the scheduled programmes for the 2nd ICC Africa Regional Arbitration Conference on Sunday May 14, 2017 at Eko Hotel, Lagos. The event is hosted by ICC Nigeria in collaboration with the ICC International Court of Arbitration. The theme for this year’s conference is Arbitration: Catalyst for Economic Growth. Mr. Alexis Mourre, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris and Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Federation, amongst others, are expected at the occasion. The launch under the auspices of the ICC Nigeria Commission on Arbitration is aimed at furthering increase efficiency and transparency of the ICC Arbitration Rule. Already launched in other countries, the new ICC Rules became effective from March 1, 2017 incorporating provisi...

http://ift.tt/2ppkoeI Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem has said that Special Offences Court (Mobile Court) has contributed to the effort of the government in reducing street trading and traffic congestion in the state. The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem has said that Special Offences Court (Mobile Court) has contributed to the effort of the government in reducing street trading and traffic congestion in the state. He stated that 4,426 offenders have so far been arraigned before mobile court, while series of enlightenment campaigns have been carried out to make residents aware of the need to obey traffic rules, keep the environment safe and secure. Adeniji made this known while speaking with newsmen at Alausa, Lagos. According to him, since it began operation in March 2016, mobile court has significantly reduced anti-social conducts on the road as well as environmental nuisance thereby improv...

http://ift.tt/2pPSexs Almost everyone is a fan of jumpsuits and even though we don’t wear them everyday, most people love how fancy they look and how this one piece can make a complete outfit. As a dress, it’s one and done. I know I’m not alone when wondering how to wear a jumpsuit. They can be a little intimidating and if not worn correctly can look sloppy or make you look shorter or wider than you are. There’s a reason you mainly see white or black jumpsuits. It’s the easiest to wear, and you don’t run the worry of looking funny in a crazy printed jumpsuit. Let’s review how to wear a jumpsuit and the points you should keep in mind next time you’re putting together one. Find the Perfect Fit Finding a jumpsuit that fits your body perfectly is key to looking polished and put together. Don’t wear anything too tight or too loose. If you wear a jumpsuit that’s too tight, you might feel uncomfortable and if you wear a jumpsuit that is too loose, you will completely lose your figu...

http://ift.tt/2pj5GXd PHOTO: myantaeus.com Bali made it to my 2017 vacation list in 2016 because that was when my very dear friend Shaun announced that he would be getting married to his soulmate Belinda. I met Shaun in second year of university and we became close very quickly. When he announced his plans to get married on the island of Bali in Indonesia, I knew I would likely attend. When he then threatened ‘us’ with excommunication from said friendship if we did not make it to the wedding, I knew I would have to do everything in my power to get there. And that is how plans were put in motion a year in advance to attend this special union.  Andrew, Alicia, Luke, Maya, Mashfique (Mash) are friends from my 2005-2008 Bachelors degree era at the then University of Wales, Aberystwyth (now less impressively known as Aberystwyth University, having divorced itself from the University of Wales). I was excited and nervous about the prospect of travelling to a brand new ...

http://ift.tt/2oUZh4l Chief Folashade Noimat Okoya As expected, it was colourful, fun and classy, with high society personalities and celebrities in attendance at the 40th birthday party of Chief Folashade Noimat Okoya, the gorgeous wife of billionaire industrialist, Aare Razak Akanni Okoya. The grand party, last Sunday, held at the hall inside the expansive estate of the founder of Eleganza Group of Companies, known as the Oluwa-ni-Shola Estate. From the looks of things, no stone was left unturned in hosting the classy shindig. The celebrant must specifically have asked that the dress code be sharp, for all the guests came looking totally on point. Many of the men tried their best to look debonairly, while the ladies were gorgeous, all in the bid to wish the lady of the day a happy birthday and felicitate with her and her family in a beautiful and convivial atmosphere. The birthday cake was gigantic, the type one might have mistook for a wedding cake, and the gathering, fo...