Sunday, 31 July 2016
BREAKING! Buhari To Release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah, Others Soon But If…
Emancipation
Just In! BIAFRA: Nnamdi Kanu Sponsors Kuje Prison 2016 Championship Football Competition. (PHOTOS)
is been remanded
Friday, 29 July 2016
PDP crisis deepens
From Godwin Tsa and Taiwo Amodu, Abuja
The protracted leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) festered yesterday as a Federal High court sitting in Abuja again affirmed Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the authentic National chairman
Buhari sacks health agencies DGs
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday sacked all five heads of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Health.
Daily Sun gathered through a reliable source at the ministry that the Executive Director of the National
Traders lament poor electricity supply
Stories by Chinenye Anuforo
Traders from different parts of Lagos State have lamented the epileptic power supply in recent time.The traders in a random interview
Suspected cultists kill father and son in Benue
There was palpable fear around the David Mark by-pass area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital yesterday after some suspected cultists invaded the area and killed a father and his son.
Sources from the area told our correspondent that the dare devil cult group invaded the area at the early hours
Budget: Dogara diverted FG’s water project –Jibrin
By Adewole Adebusayo and Zika Bobby
EMBATTLED former chairman of Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives has slammed another allegation of corruption against the Speaker House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara accusing him of diverting the Federal Government water project to his farm in Nasarawa State.
Aborted coup: Turkey demands closure of 17 Turkish schools in Nigeria
The ambassador, who made the call when the vice chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Shehu Sani, paid him a courtesy visit, said the Turkish Government had nothing to do with the schools.
The ambassador said investigations by the Turkish government showed that a movement led by US-based Fethullah Gulen was responsible for the failed coup attempt, which claimed over 200 lives. The movement is believed to have interest in the 17 schools in Nigeria.
He said the Turkish government was dissociating itself from any school bearing the country’s name in Nigeria, adding that while the country had schools in other countries, it had none in Nigeria.
“We are requesting the Nigerian Government to close down the schools. I have requested officially, both orally and in writing, the closure of these schools. Also, I have sent a letter to Mr Geoffrey Onyeama (Foreign Minister) and Mr Abba Kyari (Chief of Staff to the President) about this subject and requested their support for the closure of the schools.
“I will also send letters to the Chairmen of Committees on Foreign Affairs in the National Assembly as well as the Senate Majority Leader over the issue and I am going to enclose some documents in English on how the group members are engaged in the army, police and the Judiciary. In Nigeria, there are 17 schools, which belong to the Gulen Movement, one in Kano, one in Kaduna, one in Abuja, Lagos etc and they are offering scholarships.
“We are starting some legal procedures to take the name of Turkish out of the name of the schools. They are not the schools of the Turkish Government.
“They are misleading the public and allocating scholarships to the children of the high bureaucracy and after they graduate from school, they send the children to Turkey to attend their universities,’’ he said.
Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sani, said Turkey had the legitimate right to be concerned about its security in view of the failed coup attempt.
He, however, urged the Turkish government to operate within the ambits of the law in bringing those responsible for the coup to book.
“I think the world should identify and reason with you because if the coup had succeeded there could have been bloodshed.
“One thing I will say is that I will urge you to use the instrument of democracy, liberty and constitutional right to bring to book those who are involved in the coup,” he said.
The ambassador said the Turkish government had closed down all schools linked to the movement in Turkey.
“Turkish government has already closed down all primary, secondary, high schools and universities owned by the group in Turkey. In our system, it is allowed for the foundation to establish schools if they fulfill some requirements and that is how they established these schools.
“This is an issue that the Turkish Government has attached so much importance.
“Recently, my Minister called Mr Onyeama and briefed him about these schools because they are raising funds through the schools and they are using these funds for illegal activities.
“This is a matter of national security for us in Turkey. I have instructions from my government to follow up this matter and we will be very happy to obtain the support of Nigerian legislators on that issue,’’ he said.
He promised to engage other relevant government officials on the matter, adding that “I will take the matter up to the Federal Executive Council. I have also requested an audience with the Minister of Education.
“You may be aware that the government of Turkey started to investigate those responsible for the coup attempt.
“It is really clear that the Gulen Movement is behind the coup. There are some testimonies by detained military officials.
“They are confessing that they are in connection with the Gulen Movement and they have been members of the Gulen Movement for a long time and they have been planning this coup for a long time, nearly five months.
“The Government of Turkey has started to take some legal actions against the leader of the movement. He is now based in the United States. His extradition is a legal matter between Turkey and United States,’’ he said.
On the relations between Nigeria and Turkey, the ambassador said he was optimistic that the trade between the two countries, which declined due to the drop in oil price, would pick up soon.
source: Sun News
Abia guber crisis: Controversy trails Appeal Court judgment
The appellate court ruled that the parties, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and Dr Uche Ogah should maintain the status quo pending the determination of the earlier suit challenging Ikpeazu’s removal from office.
Drug trafficking: Indonesia executes three Nigerians by firing squad
Indonesia yesterday executed three Nigerians and one Indonesian out of 14 on death row for drugs crimes by firing squad.
The remaining 10 are expected to be put to death in the coming days, according to BBC. At press time, the government was
The remaining 10 are expected to be put to death in the coming days, according to BBC. At press time, the government was
Odogwu of Illah: Keshi disobeyed father to serve Nigeria
Chief Ogbuenyi George Ofuokwu is the Odogwu of Illah and a close member of the Keshi’s family. The retired 81 years old administrator spoke about the late AFCON 2013 winning coach when Daily SunSports met him in Illah, Delta State
No one can prove I stole Rivers State money – Amaechi
Mr. Amaechi says as governor of Rivers State for eight years, he was transparent and did not embezzle money meant for the people.
Protests in Lagos over proposed water privatization
Keshi begins final journey as burial rites start
The final rites began in Benin, Edo State, on
Buhari praises Father Mbaka, lauds catholic priest’s steadfastness
Thursday, 28 July 2016
NNPC Hikes Kerosene Price to N135 on Monday
Product racketeering worsens, sells at N180 per litre
The official price of kerosene will move up to N135 from N73 per litre on Monday, THISDAY investigation revealed wednesday.
According to reliable sources, the
Pipelines and Product Marketing Company
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
Check Out These Amazing Rock Formations In Jos, Plateau State
Besides boasting of the best weather in the country, Jos, the capital city of Plateau State situated in North Central Nigeria, also has some major and amazing rock formations.
19 Hilarious Quotes By Pete Edochie That’ll Leave You On The Floor
We all know Pete Edochie who mostly plays a wicked man or a straight-forward man in most Nigerian movies.
Well he’s here with these hilarious quotes that’ll leave you on the floor, literally.These 15 Pictures Of Calabar Will Make You Want To Visit
Calabar (also referred to as “Canaan City”) is a city in Cross River State, in south southern Nigeria.
The original name for Calabar was Akwa Akpa, from the Efik language.6 Nigerian Women Made Elle SA List Of Incredible Women
Elle is a popular lifestyle magazine that focuses on health, beauty, entertainment and fashion.
Elle is the world’s largest fashion magazine, with 43 international editions in over 60 countries, one of which is South Africa. Recently, the South African magazine made a list of 50 African women who shape the continent and six of them were Nigerian.14 Photos That Prove Nigeria Has The Coolest Policemen In The World
They
work long hours, tiring and dealing with criminals on a daily basis
with constant danger is no fun at all. But somehow, our olopa, or
policemen show us different styles on daily basis.
Here are some of their swag, we know you are dying to see
Here are some of their swag, we know you are dying to see
4 Things That Will Make Your Natural Hair Grow Longer
The long hair struggle is one we all know.
Your friends are having hair length of 16 inches and such. But your hair has refused to grow longer than 8inches. You’re always like:
Don’t worry, we’ve got you. If you want your natural hair to grow longer, here are some simple things to try:
We’ll attack Avengers if dialogue fails – Army
The Nigerian Army has said it would attack the Niger Delta Avengers if government’s effort to dialogue with the group and other militant groups fails.
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Tukur Buratai declared this yesterday at the inauguration of newly built ultra-modern 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army headquarters complex and an Olympic-size swimming pool in Port Harcourt.
We’ve defeated Boko Haram -Army
The Nigerian Army, yesterday, said it has defeated the Boko Haram insurgents, especially, considering that there were no more camps of the terrorist group anywhere in the North-Eastern part of the country
Food shortage to end 2018 –Ogbeh
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has enjoined Nigerians to be patient with government, assuring that the current food shortage in the country would be over in two years.
N’Assembly, den of rogues –Obasanjo
• Reps ‘ll expose reasons for Jibrin’s sack today –Spokesman
From Fred Itua, Kemi Yesufu and Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
He was reacting to the current budget
PDP bungled public trust –Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has admonished political parties to refrain from diverting fund meant for public services into party campaigns.
INEC postpones Rivers rerun
The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has again postponed the conduct of the rerun legislative elections in Rivers state.
Tragic: 2 burnt to death as fuel tanker explodes in Lagos
Two people were burnt beyond recognition yesterday at Cele bus stop on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos State, as a tanker laden with petroleum product tumbled and exploded immediately.
The victims, according to eye-witnesses, were the driver and his conductor, They were trapped in the vehicle.
Ekweremadu‘ll lose seat soon –Okorocha
The Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha said the Deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu would soon be ousted from office with the assured victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Imo North Senatorial re-run poll held last Saturday.
He slammed Ekweremadu for relocating to
Friday, 22 July 2016
As economic crisis bites, UNIUYO lecturers receive salaries in bits
UNIUYO lecturers, including non-teaching staff, have been receiving fractions
250 former Civilian-JTF members join Nigerian Army
SHOCKING: Munich shooting: ‘Several’ killed in shopping centre
A big security operation is under way at the Olympia shopping centre in the north-western Moosach district.
We”re Not in Talks with Govt, Niger Delta Avengers Tells Buhari
*Says int’l community must be involved in negotiations
Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) on
Friday told President Muhammadu Buhari to stop deceiving the people and
international
8 Pictures That Will Make You Fall In Love With Short Braids
Braids are a girl’s best friend.
You can’t go wrong with braids. They look good on everyone. The downside to braids is the time it takes to make them. We always want those long braids that make us the envy of everyone else.Short braids are the best if you
7 Times Genevieve Nnaji Gave Us The Perfect Manicure Inspiration
We can all agree that Genevieve Nnaji is a fashion icon.
Her style and fashion sense is one we admire. She’s always giving us goals with her hair, makeup and red carpet outfits.Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Buhari Defends Kachikwu over Oil Swaps
Decries blackmail of senior govt officials
Tobi Soniyi in Abuja
Tobi Soniyi in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has mounted a
fierce defence of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe
Kachikwu
Ignore blackmail of govt officials, Buhari appeals to Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to ignore attempts by some faceless elements to smear the integrity of ministers and other senior government officials, over alleged corruption without any concrete evidence.
Forgery case: PDP alleges witch-hunt against Ekweremadu
The Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the ongoing trial of the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, saying the forgery charge was a deliberate plot to tarnish the
Guild of Editors conference begins August 3 in Rivers
The theme is “Economic Diversification: Agriculture as Option for a Prosperous Nigeria.”
No fewer than 300 Nigerian editors, a collection of mainstream farmers, agribusiness financiers, policy-makers and captains
Orji Uzor Kalu: Celebrating our leaders (1)
Recently in an online forum of Igbo intelligentsia, a renowned medical practitioner and consultant to the United Nations Organisation, Dr. Chibuzo Oguama, dropped a hint, which caught my attention and sent me on a memory lane
Anti-graft war: Lawyers reply Buhari
Lawyers yesterday tackled President Muhammadu Buhari over his comment that the judiciary was frustrating the speedy determination of corruption cases.
President Buhari on Monday said the judiciary was yet to perform its functions to the satisfaction of Nigerians inspite of
Security vote is corruption – NLC
It should be reformed – Markafi
From Magnus Eze, AbujaThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the cancellation of security votes for the president and governors, saying that it had become an avenue for siphoning public funds.
NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, who described security vote as another form of corruption also called for the removal of immunity clause in the
Ikpeazu decries order of court to remove him
From Chuks Onuoha, Umuahia
Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has said if a High Court in
Nigeria could give an order for the removal of a sitting governor, the
same court can also issue an order for the removal of a president.He stated this when he received a delegation of members of the Senate who paid him a condolence visit on the death of
4 Types of Traders You’d Find In Every Corner Of Naija
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Replace Your Cornrows With These Flat Twist Braids
Flat twists are a neat way to add a protective style to your hair repertoire.
The regular two strand twists which a lot of us are familiar with hang loosely and are usually best for natural hair, but flat twists work well on natural and relaxed textures as well.Flat Twists are a lot similar to cornrows, but may be more user-friendly to beginners. And to achieve that look, you work with two strands of hair at a time with flat twists instead of three, as you do with regular cornrows.
We Imagined Nigerian Celebrities In Secondary School And Here’s What We Came Up With
Have you ever thought of how secondary school was for these Nigerian celebrities?
Can you think of what they did in school? What were they known for? We do not know obviously but we can try to guess yeah
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Buhari honoured as Grand Patron of Olympic committee
President Buhari has
been conferred with the honour of being the grand patron of Nigeria’s
Olympic Committee.
The president was personally on hand as he inspected the formal handing
over of RIO 2016 Olympic Games delegation and Traditional Investiture
today, July 19.
The
Militants Bomb SPDC Pipeline In Delta
- As Niger Delta Avengers denies meeting with Youths Minister
Daring militants on Monday blasted an
oil pipeline belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in
Batan community in Warri South West Local Government area of Delta
State.
Security sources told THISDAY that the
incident occurred at SPDC Camp Five at about 1a.m. with a huge fire
enveloping the site of the attack.
“Suspected militants attacked SPDC
pipeline in Batan at about 1a.m. with dynamites. As I am talking to you
now, the place is engulfed with fire but efforts were being made to put
it off”, he said.
Another community source confirmed the
incident, claiming that he heard a huge explosion in the midnight only
to discover it was a pipeline belonging to SPDC that was blasted.
He said: “We heard a huge explosion when
we were sleeping. We rushed out and found that SPDC pipeline was on
fire. We are not sure whether it was militants that caused it or not”,
he said.
Niger Delta Advengers (NDA), the
militant group breaching oil facilities in the Niger Delta, is yet to
claim responsibility at the time of filing this report.
Instead, the group claimed on Monday it
did not have any meeting with the Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon
Dalung, at Oporoza in Warri South West Local Government area of Delta
State.
Reacting to the Minister’s claim that he
met with Niger Delta Avengers last weekend, the Niger Delta Avengers
said he must have been duped by fraudsters since it did not send any
representatives to “meet with a commom Minister”.
“The Minister of Youths and Sports,
Solomon Dalung, narrated how he met with some self-claimed Niger Delta
Avengers in Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom. We are here to let the general
public know that Niger Delta fraudsters has defrauded the Minister.
“Niger Delta Avengers can’t stood so low
to send representatives to meet with a common Minister of youths that
doesn’t know his work”.
“Let’s make this clear, any meeting with
Niger Delta Avengers that the International communities are not part to
witness, we (Niger Delta Avengers) will not be part of any such
dialogue as well”, it stated in a release sent to THISDAY and signed by
its spokesperson, Mudoch Agbinibo.
Further investigations by THISDAY
however revealed that none of the security agencies was aware of the
said visit by the Minister.
Sylvester Idowu in Warri
source: This Day
I’m not joining APC –Akpabio
Senator Akpabio while speaking exclusively to Daily Sun through his media aide, Anietie Ekong, said he was aware of the rumours, especially in the social media of his attempts to cross carpet and join the ruling APC.
Ekong said Akpabio’s camp was aware of the rumours, but stressed that the rumours were being spread by APC propagandists. He said Akpabio was working with other PDP leaders to ensure that the party became formidable again. He could not be participating in solution-seeking meetings of the PDP while planning to defect to APC, he maintained.
But the state chapter of the APC said though Akpabio had yet to formally apply to become a member of the party, he had been making overtures to some senior members of the party.
The state Publicity Secretary of the party, Chief Ita Awak, told Daily Sun that Akpabio’s attempt to formally join APC was a product of rumours which he could not authenticate.
“But I am also in the know that he has made some efforts to appease some leaders of the party, pleading for understanding and forgiveness. I am aware of such moves by him.”
Asked whether APC would accept his membership, Awak said that would be left for the party’s leadership to decide.
From Joe Effiong, Uyo
source: Sun News
Breaking: NFF names Le Guen as new Eagles coach
Addressing newsmen in Abuja, today, a member of the technical committee, Paul Bassey said Le Guen is to be assisted by Salisu Yusuf and Imama Amapakabo.
Alloy Agu is the goalkeeper’s trainer.
k,Meanwhile, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has reassured of the desire of his federation to see the country qualify for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to journalists, Monday, after a meeting with members of the technical committee of the NFF, Pinnick said the decision to get a quality coach was taken after the failure of the national to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). He further revealed that already his board has secured a partnership that will pay the salaries of five coaches a development that he added promises a brighter future for the national team. “We want to avoid as much as possible the perceived mistakes that made us to miss out of the AFCON 2017. To ensure that we brought the best coach that can qualify us for the World Cup, the first thing we did was to ensure we got a partner that will pay the fees of all the coaches. We sent a request of about five coaches and that was granted and the company requested we should keep every other thing under wraps for now. “After the last AFCON ouster, we started thinking of Russia ad we are making efforts to pay all the coaches so that they will give their best at all times. Truly we are very desirous of qualifying for the 2018 world cup”.
source: Sun News
Monarch’s abduction: Oba is alive – Police
Residents of the community are also pointing accusing fingers at some persons within the area that gave out information to the hoodlums on the movement of the monarch and how to carry out the abduction.
The family members and residents said the ease with which the kidnappers carried out their operation pointed to an insider’s job.
‘’The way and manner they arrived the palace, took up strategic positions and how they moved to the Oba’s main house suggest they had information on when to strike.
One of the Oba’s daughters said: ‘’The kidnappers worked on information from an insider. It would have been very difficult to abduct Kabiyesi if they had met him in the parlour.
“Whoever gave them the information knows my dad’s movement and the surroundings because how they escaped by finding their way to the creek at night is still a mystery to some of us in the palace and the community.’’
One of the sons of the Oba disclosed to Daily Sun on Monday that the family is working on a clue and have passed the information to security personnel.
On the health status of the wife of the Kabiyesi shot by the hoodlums, Prince Saheed Oseni denied a newspaper (Not Daily Sun) report that the Olori died as a result of the gunshot injuries she sustained during the abduction of the Oba.
Prince Oseni said the woman was recuperating at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and that she successfully underwent operation to remove the bullets.
However, a family source revealed that the Nigerian Army has moved into the matter, with a view to assisting the police in the rescue operation
A family source told Daily Sun that: “One of his sons, who is an Army Major has brought in soldiers to assist in the rescue mission of his father.
The state Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), Dolapo Badmos said: “We cannot confirm whether or not the kidnappers have contacted the police, but with our strategy, we know that the Oba is still alive. As for the military, they may be invited if we want, but I assure you that the rescue mission of the Oba, is purely a police operation. We are working assiduously with everything at our disposal to rescue the Oba and arrest the kidnappers.
“The kidnapping was done by oil pipeline vandals who are now out of job. The decision of the federal government to draft joint security patrol at some areas, have made the job of pipeline vandalism unattractive. They now target their victims who they suspect may part with money.”
The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni yesterday visited the abducted monarch family and met with the immediate past Iba local government chairman and also one of the daughters of Oba Oseni.
The CP arrived the palace at 1.35pm and met with two of the children, Prince Hakeem Oseni and Princess Ramota Oseni for about five minutes and also two of the wives as well as with some traditional chiefs of the community to sympathise with them on the incident.
The Lagos state police boss was conducted round the palace, especially the sitting room where the abduction started, the surrounding of the compound, including the gate where the Oba’s security guard, Sunday Okanlawon was shot dead by the kidnappers.
The CP assured the family that security personnel are working round the clock to rescue the abducted monarch.
Fielding questions from newsmen after his visit to the palace, Owoseni said investigation has commenced and that his men are working hard to rescue the oba.
Owoseni disclosed that he undertook on the spot assessment of the area to ascertain how the crime was perpetrated, and urged the kidnappers to release the monarch and others they are holding for ransom.
He confirmed that most of the criminals have lived in the community and know the environment well to operate in the night, and that they return to commit crime in the same place they lived. The CP urged the hoodlums to take advantage of government various platforms to acquire skills or engage in meaningful jobs rather than take to crime.
Meanwhile, more than 52- hours after the monarch was abducted in his palace, Saturday night, the kidnappers have not contacted the his family.
A member of the royal family told our correspondent that since Saturday, the kidnappers have not reached out to anybody or state their demand, noting that the situation is worrisome because of the state of health of the Oba.
By Gabriel Dike, Christopher Oji and Shina Ogunbiyi
source: Sun News
explosion kills 3 in Benin
A gas explosion has claimed lives of three persons in Benin, the Edo State capital.
Two siblings identified as Favour aged two and Odion aged 11, were among the victims of the incident which occurred after a five-kilogramme gas cylinder exploded at a residential building at No 32 Osazuwa Street, Off Benin-Agbor Expressway in Ikpoba-Okha local government area.
The explosion that occurred in the early hours of Sunday reportedly affected four families.
The fire was said to have engulfed residents in the building when a family opened their door to know what was happening outside.
Narrating how the explosion occurred, one of the victims, Ese Egharevba, whose husband and two children were also affected, said she was outside when she heard the explosion.
She said they found the cylinder and took it outside while her husband called on residents in the building not to strike any match or put their stove on, but unknown to them, a family was already cooking inside and when one of their children attempted to open the door, fire engulfed the building.
In his account, a teacher who gave his name as Christian Unuame, said the owner of the cylinder does not live in the building.
The victims were admitted at the Enoma Hospital while mother of the deceased’s siblings and her eldest daughter were referred to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.
From Tony Osauzo, Benin
source: Sun News
Cleric lauds Soyinka, Ikedife’s stance on Biafra
Soyinka had last week in an interview with Al Jazeera, an international TV cable network said he supported the agitation and that he was “very much pro-Biafra because I recognize that the Igbo have been wronged desperately”.
Condemning what the Igbo have passed through in the country, Soyinka further stated, “They (Biafrans) have been brutalized in a way that justifies their feeling that they were not part of the nation”.
Ikedife on his part said no man can stop Biafra, stressing that Biafra was a thing of the spirit which was beyond any human destruction.
Ajayi in commending the duo over their stance on Biafra said as a people marginalized in their own country, deserved the right to seek self determination.
The cleric said both Soyinka and Ikedife deserve the commendation by every Igbo man and woman for speaking so glowingly in support of Biafra and stated it behoves on the people to actualize it.
On how Biafra could be achieved, Ajayi said, “God called me and said, ‘My son, until my people Igbo unite, refrain from idolatry and hatred against one another, they will remain in wilderness. I love unity of my people’”.
Stating that Biafra would be achieved in no distant time, the cleric however said it would not be through violence and demonstrations but that it must be through prayers.
From: OKEY SAMPSON, Aba
source: Sun News
Experts converge on Aba to promote made-in-Nigeria goods
The conference is being organized by the MINEC Platform, a consortium of different technical partners with relevant skills in the development, establishment and management of Small and Medium Enterprises. A similar conference will be held in the remaining five geopolitical zones of the country.
According to a statement issued by the Lead Partner of MINEC and CEO, EfficientLinks Ltd, Lawrence Ehilegbu, prominent participants in the conference include the Abia State Government, Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), Nigeria Export Promotion Council and Gionee Telecommunication.
According to a statement said, the conference aims “to close the knowledge gap between the points of production to a successful market launch of products as well as routes-to-markets globally.” At the end of the conference, participants are expected to “go beyond their limits” as they will be able to “develop a functional ‘verify’ platform that increases international buyers’ confidence while doing business with local SMEs.”
MINEC supports entrepreneurial development, capacity and skill building and opens windows that showcase made-in-Nigeria goods and services to the international markets for wide acceptance and patronage, the statement said.
source: Sun News
Paul Le Guen yet to accept Nigeria job
The NFF announced the Frenchman as the new Super
Eagles technical adviser, but the deal if far from complete according to
reports in the French press
According to French newspaper L'Equipe, Le Guen has rejected Nigeria as the NFF have yet to meet the terms and conditions requested by the coach to work as the new Eagles boss.
This comes as a blow to the NFF, although a statement released by the FA on Monday evening alluded to the fact the deal was not complete.
"The appointments [of Yusuf Salisu and Le Guen] are subject to agreement of contract terms with the NFF Executive Committee," the statement read.
source: Goal
Pinnick: Nigeria will qualify for 2018 World Cup
The NFF boss believes the Super Eagles have every chance of making it to the global football showpiece
Pinnick disclosed this after meeting the NFF technical committee on the choice of Paul Le Guen as new Eagles’ technical adviser.
“By God's grace we are going to qualify. We have worked round and have done everything possible. We have discussed with the players. There are a lot of things we have done. There is a level you can go in terms of providing everything,” said Pinnick.
“All what they need is mental character, we have to psyche them up. You have to give them the sense of patriotism.
“If you see what Ronaldo did, he was injured and he was crying when he was being taken out of the field. That is the kind of mentality we want our players to put up when they are playing for the team.
“Like I said, the 20 teams that qualified are all capable. I would rather play Algeria than to play Gabon.
“Gabon have never been to the World Cup and they would want to go to the World Cup. I can assure you.”
Nigeria must get past Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia to reach their sixth World Cup finals billed for Russia.
Source: Goal
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