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http://ift.tt/2rYEpeM Mallam Danjuma Sarki Blame Govt, Police For Increase In Crime Civil rights activist, Mallam Danjuma Sarki has blamed Kaduna Government, Police and other security forces in the state for the escalating rate of kidnapping and abduction cases, saying the recent kidnap of more than 20 people on the Kaduna-Abuja highway in broad day light showed that government security apparatus has failed. Sarki, who is also the President of Arewa Youth for Progress and Development, during a press conference in Kaduna, yesterday, explained that some members of the rights group and himself had to come to the aid of some kidnap victims and pay the ransom demanded by kidnappers for their release. Sarki said when the unfortunate incident, which occurred on June 8, 2017, was reported to the state government and police, no attempt was made to rescue them from the kidnappers, until the group members waded into the matter. Sarki, who paraded the victims before Journalists, said r...

http://ift.tt/2rZZAwZ Joshua (left); Brand Manager, Indomie, Mr Amber Yadav; General Manager, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, Mr Girish Sharma, Ashiwaju with a cross section of kids. Dufil Prima Foods Plc., makers of Indomie noodles brand has announced the kick-off of the 10th edition of its multi million naira corporate social responsibility initiative; tagged ‘Indomie Independence Day Award’ (IIDA). The award is geared towards the recognition of children who have against all odds, exhibited extraordinary acts of bravery and determination in the face of danger and societal challenges. Speaking at a briefing in Lagos to kick-start the search, which would commence in October, the Group managing director, Dufil, Mr. Deepak Singhal who was represented by the head of marketing, Indomie, Mr. Manpreet Singh said, “This year’s edition of the award will mark the 10th year of the noble initiative which has affected the lives of many Nigerian children. As a way of commemorating the event, 10 winner...

http://ift.tt/2rEEEOP Moses’ name was missing from the list released on Wednesday, prompting mixed reactions from Nigerians who feel that something must be wrong between Moses and the NFF considering the importance of the match to the country. As millions of football loving Nigerians continue to ponder the exclusion of Chelsea forward, Victor Moses from the list of players released by Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr for the 2019 AFCON qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on June 10, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has risen in defence of the player. Moses’ name was missing from the list released on Wednesday, prompting mixed reactions from Nigerians who feel that something must be wrong between Moses and the NFF considering the importance of the match to the country. Moses did not feature for the Eagles in their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia, which the team won 2-1. He had also missed out from the team in some friendly matches, including those again...

http://ift.tt/2rKW3FM The Chairman Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN), Dr. Mustafa Alimi, said the gesture was part of the organization’s usual practice to serve the needy with health facilities. Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria and Jaiz Zakat and Waqf have perfected arrangement for offering of free medical services to inmates of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps across Lagos State throughout this holy month of Ramadan. The exercise commenced last week with the Oniru Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp with donation of drugs, clothing and food to the inmates of the camp. The Chairman Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN), Dr. Mustafa Alimi, said the gesture was part of the organization’s usual practice to serve the needy with health facilities. “We found out that there is a camp of people who are internally displaced at Oniru here in Lagos State and we felt that they will be in need of us,” he said. Alimi added: “We are giving free food, clot...

http://ift.tt/2skNfDM His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu 1, the Oba of Lagos The title of this piece is in line with that of the famous Daily Times weekly columnist, the late Allah de Odunewu, when in his inimitable humorous style, he wrote in the early 1970s: “Kola Balogun Vs. Kola Balogun”. This is the template for mine that reads: “Oba of Lagos Vs. Oba of Ile-Ife”. There are differences in the personalities. Allah de’s personalities were private citizens of repute, whilst in mine, the personalities are royal fathers. In his article, the duo was flexing muscles over the similarity in their names. That was a storm in a tea cup. In mine, the royal fathers are apparently proving superiority of status through snub. It confirms the truth in the idiom: “It takes two to tango”. The background to the tango is essential. Recently, there was a social occasion at which many Yoruba monarchs were present. Report said that the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Enitan ...

http://ift.tt/2q0ybdz Adesina disclosed this at the G7 Summit in Taormina, Italy, stressing that the future of African youth does not lie in migration to Europe, but in a prosperous Africa. President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African leaders to create greater economic opportunities for its youth to stay home and live a meaningful life. Adesina disclosed this at the G7 Summit in Taormina, Italy, stressing that the future of African youth does not lie in migration to Europe, but in a prosperous Africa. He said, “The future of Africa’s youth does not lie in migration to Europe; it should not be at the bottom of the Mediterranean; it lies in a prosperous Africa. We must create greater economic opportunities for our youth right at home in Africa. That’s why the African Development Bank has launched the Jobs for Youth in Africa initiative, with the goal of creating 25 million jobs within 10 years, with a focus on agriculture and ICT. ...

http://ift.tt/2qnK1Sx Oba Dr. Tejuosho Sir: The last time Oba Dr Adewale Adedapo Tejuosho Osile Oke ona Egbaland (Oranmiyan), CON, was in the news was during his birthday, which happened to be the same day with his eldest daughter’s birthday but this time, Kabiesi Oba Dr. Tejuosho is celebrating his 28th anniversary on the throne of his forebears. During his reign Oba Dr. Adewale Adedapo Tejuosho has touched many areas in Egbaland and Ogun State, Nigeria in the aspect of health, upliftment, and other areas most especially in the education sector through the Oba Tejuosho Dynasty Trust Foundation. Oba Tejuosho has raised hopes for many parents that did not have the privilege to further the education of their children. Oba Tejuosho knew that the future belong to the youths and an educated populace brings about enlightened society. Oba Tejuosho’s reputation as an outstanding and forthright person precedes him in Egbaland and Ogun State to be the talk of the town. Many youth...

http://ift.tt/2r8kB8w Anglican Church The Church of Nigeria has indeed enjoyed unalloyed fellowship and leadership of distinguishable and irredentist apostles since its inception, from Henry Townsend, who in 1842 led the Church Missionary Society to sow the seed of Anglicanism in Nigeria. This was followed in 1846, by the Great Rev. Samuel Ajayi Crowther, who with the efforts and support of the pioneer Rev. of the Anglican Church in Nigeria, Rev. Henry Townsend, Rev. Colmer and Rev. Phillips worked together to consolidate the CMS Missions across Nigeria. These apostolic geniuses laid the solid foundation on which the church today stands, especially among the Yoruba of Southwest Nigeria. Through their efforts, the Anglican Church secured its base in Lagos and the Lagos church became a Diocese on December 10, 1919, with F. Melville Jones as Bishop and Isaac Oluwole, Assistant Bishop. Rev. Leslie Gordon Vining succeeded Jones as Bishop of Lagos in 1940, and thus the Anglican Church in...

http://ift.tt/2qo2jCZ Kebbi State government has commenced the seasonal aerial spray of pestiferous parasites birds known as Quelea birds that are destroying rice farms in the state. Flagging off the exercise at Tuga village, the state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Samaila Yombe Dabai said the birds’ destructive tendencies on cereal crops, especially rice are catastrophic anytime they paid visit. He noted that due to abundance of rivers, lakes and marshes, the state has served as an adequate resting sites for the destructive birds and therefore, seasonal spray would be the only remedy for their extinction. Dabai further stressed that the presence of the parasite birds doesn’t augur well for agricultural production and causing nightmare to the teeming rice farmers. “This administration places high priority in the development of agricultural potentials to enhance food security, promotion of self reliance, poverty reduction and provides employment to the teeming unemployed youths” H...

http://ift.tt/2nQwwtg Dr. Francis Akin-John Jer 3:15; 23:4. A true shepherd is close to his sheep and will not distance himself from them and their needs. He knows them well. He is close enough to notice the wolf circling the frightened flock. His voice calms the sheep. • “He leadeth me beside the still waters” True shepherds provide clean water for the flock. If the water is polluted, contaminated and ruffled, the sheep will not drink. Thirsty sheep will always stampede in the direction of water. You can dig wells of fresh water for your sheep, else, they go for polluted and contaminated ones. • “He leadeth me in the part of righteousness” vs 2, 3 Herding is not leading. The true shepherd gives the direction of the journey. He charts the course, pinpoint the danger zones and leads to green pastures. He must bring the flock to place of refreshing. In places of danger, he goes before, in places of safety, he comes behind. A good shepherd does not drive the sheep from the...

http://ift.tt/2qnTYz9 BNB Club will hold a mixed Netball tournament in Lagos Four teams will be competing for honours in tomorrow’s Bringing Netball Back (BNB) club championship holding at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. Participating in the challenge are Alphas, Blazing Bullets, Gladiators and So United, made up of male and female players. The event is being organised to spread the awareness of netball and also raising funds for charity. The championship, which is in its third edition, is bankrolled by the Model Steel Industries and the Lagos State Sports Commission has been resolute in trying to encourage BNB’s efforts to revive netball in Nigeria and starting it at the grassroots. According to the President of BNB, Abimbola Smith, the game of Netball a woman’s event, gradually gaining popularity amongst men. While expressing her appreciation to the sponsors over their support in sustaining the objectives of BNB over the years, Smith an ardent lover of the game, sai...

http://ift.tt/2r8mwdk Tuta Absoluta Following the devastating impact of Tuta Absoluta outbreak on tomato farms in the country, an agriculture firm has advised farmers to embrace bio-organic solution to combat its spread on their farms. This is coming against the backdrop of recent reports by tomato farmers in Akko, Kwani and Yamltu-Deba Local Government Areas of Gombe State, on the resurgence of the disease. Recall that the pest affected lot of farms last year, causing a basket of Tomato to sell for as high as N35, 000. A statement signed by Project Coordinator, CONTEC Global Agro Limited (CGAL), Amanda Udoji advised tomato growers and farmers to embrace some of its bio range products, that are tested and found to be successful and effective in tackling the pest. She pointed out that the biological organic solutions formulated in Nigeria was used by farmers in Kura council area of Kano in 2016, as remedy against the menace, adding that the...

http://ift.tt/2ooUqID Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode In spite of the challenging financial crisis in the country and its attendant effect on businesses, the Lagos State government has announced a revenue performance of N20.7 billion from land administrations in the last one-year. The performance, which surpassed the total revenue of N11.4 billion recorded in the previous year, came from transaction on the sales of land for industrial development in the state. Special Adviser to Governor Akinwumi Ambode on Urban Development, Mrs. Yetunde Onabule, who disclosed this at a briefing by the State Lands Bureau to commemorate the second year anniversary of Ambode’s administration, said the revenue performance exceeded the Bureau’s budget for the period by 45 per cent. Besides the one –off transaction, expected revenue from new schemes initiated by the government during the time under review, she said, could not be realized in view of infrastructure development within the ne...

http://ift.tt/2pllW9l collapse of buildings have become a serious challenge in the country, especially in Lagos area and therefore requires urgent actions so that these unfortunate incidences do not occur anymore To stem the tide of building collapse in Lagos and other parts of the country, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called for collective responsibility from professionals in the built environment and members of the public. The group said the collapse of buildings have become a serious challenge in the country, especially in Lagos area and therefore requires urgent actions so that these unfortunate incidences do not occur anymore. Lagos Branch Chairman of NSE, Mr. Johnson Akinwande who disclosed this at the 2017 yearly lecture/awards and induction ceremony, held at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), urged Nigerians to patronise qualified professionals in their projects. The General Manager of Lagos State Building Control Agen...

http://ift.tt/2p8FxNV The Permanent Secretary who was represented by the director, DCC, Dr. Peter Tarfa said: “Nigeria is highly vulnerable to the impact of climate change. Fresh impetus was added to the drive in implementing the overall mandate of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Protocol, with the commencement of Nigeria’s Third National Communication (TNC) report. The National Communication is a report that each party submits every four years to the UNFCCC secretariat. It provides information on emissions and removals of greenhouse gases and details of the activities undertaken to implement the Convention including status of climate change in the country. Nigeria as a country has ratified the UNFCCC and submitted its Initial and Second National Communication reports in November 2003 and June 2014 respectively. The Federal Ministry of Environment held a two-day stakeholders inception workshop organised by the Department of Climate...

http://ift.tt/2plh6sV producers of sanitary ware, bathroom fittings and accessories, Black Pelican Limited, trading as IL Bagno has explained that its inability to localise its product was due to harsh operating environment for manufacturers. One of the world’s leading producers of sanitary ware, bathroom fittings and accessories, Black Pelican Limited, trading as IL Bagno has explained that its inability to localise its product was due to harsh operating environment for manufacturers. Speaking at the launch of its new franchise called Technogym that offer wellness solutions to homes and offices, the managing director, Black Pelican, Mr. Michael Owolabi, explained that the inability for the Nigeria to have a stable power supply has made importation a cheaper option for investors. The Technogym known as BPL Wellness is the world leader in the fitness and wellness solutions sector and has equipped over 65,000 wellness centres and 100,000 homes globally. It is estimated that approxi...

http://ift.tt/2qH4FMA Negligence and nonchalance from ENI and its subsidiary NAOC has left the Ikebiri community suffering from the impacts oil pollution for seven years. PHOTO:Pius Utomi Ekpei / AFP The Ikebiri community, from Bayelsa state, Nigeria, have launched an unprecedented legal case against the Italian oil giant ENI, seeking cleanup and compensation for damages from an oil spill that has affected their community in the Niger Delta. Supported by Friends of the Earth Europe and Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, the Ikebiri community is calling for adequate compensation and clean-up of an oil spill dating back to 2010, which has yet to be addressed. The Italian oil giant, which operates through its subsidiary, the Nigerian Agip Oil is allegedly responsible for the spill, caused by equipment failure. Executive Director, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, Godwin Ojo, said: “This is the first case of its kind against Italian oil ...