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Budget: PDP’s Desperation Can’t Intimidate Buhari – Uduaghan

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Budget: PDP’s Desperation Can’t Intimidate Buhari – Uduaghan
Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]mmediate-past governor of Delta State and All Progressives Congress 2019 Delta South senatorial candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has reacted to the protest that occurred on Wednesday during President Muhammadu Buhari 2019 budget presentation at the joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja.

In a post on his confirmed Facebook page on Wednesday, Uduaghan said that though the opposition party was becoming more desperate for power, President Buhari cannot be intimidated as the protest by the opposition only succeeded in making him (Buhari) stronger and more popular.

“PMB: Bold, strong, brave, cannot be intimidated. I am happy you faced the hostility threat and came out stronger,” Uduaghan said.

The former governor stressed further that there was a time a sitting president (apparently referring to former President Goodluck Jonathan) had consistently refused to face the National Assembly to avoid embarrassment.

He said Jonathan’s refusal to appear for budget presentations during his days was not only out of fear, but a disservice to the nation and its democratic experiment. “A sitting president in Nigeria refused to go and personally present a budget, because of intelligence that he would be booed. He chickened out.

Dr. Uduaghan further dismissed the attack on Buhari as normal, stressing that the legislating proceedings in Britain amd other parts of the world lent credence to the fact that what transpired at the National Assembly was not unusual. “Legislative houses all over the world are places where prominent heads of states are openly opposed. Some lose their temper and resort to use of foul language.

“Watch the British parliament every Wednesday at 12 noon when the British PM appears in parliament.

“There is nothing unusual about what happened today. It is not a sign of the president not being popular.

“It is about the fact that the opposition is adopting other means of trying to embarrass a sitting president.

“It is the sign of a more desperate opposition. And the president stood up to the challenge. Our democracy is deepening,” the Itsekiri-born medical doctor noted.

2019 UTME: JAMB Announces New Date To Begin Sale Of Forms

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2019 UTME: JAMB Announces New Date To Begin Sale Of Forms

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced January 10th as the commencement date for the sale of forms for the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Jamb said the registration window would be open for six weeks for prospective candidates.

The Board also said it will discontinue the use of cyber cafes for registration of candidates beginning from the next examinations in 2019.The development was announced on Tuesday by JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during his meeting with proprietors of Computer Based Test (CBT) centres at the University of Lagos.

“We are no longer going to allow the cyber cafes to do the registration exercise for prospective candidates because they are extorting candidates and overcharging them.“They also do services they do not have the capacity to do, coupled with the fact that there was no way of tracking them because they were not registered.

“Another major reason is the mix-up they create on the data of the candidates. Some will just ask the candidates to write their names and other details down for them.“On accumulating such data, they now get all of them mixed-up, thereby creating problems for these candidates.“We know there will be uproar because they make a lot of illegitimate money from these services, but we cannot leave the candidates at their mercy.

“Particularly when people will make noise that it is JAMB that was extorting them,’’ he said.

Oloyede said JAMB has so far accredited 718 centres where prospective candidates can walk in to do their registrations.

Igbo Group, MASSOB, Writes Off Senate Deputy President, Tags Him As Selfish

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Igbo Group, MASSOB, Writes Off Senate Deputy President, Tags Him As Selfish
Senator Ike Ekweremadu

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n Igbo socio-cultural group, the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has accused the deputy senate president, Senator Ike Ekweremadu of not using his lofty political position to enhance the political and economic situation in Igbo land. Deputy MASSOB leader, Mazi Ikechukwu Ekwe, in a statement today, Tuesday, accused Ekweremadu of allowing his personal ambition and political ego to undermine the collective interest of the people, alleging that the senator had suddenly started canvassing for Igbo presidency 2023 because he lost out in the race for the vice presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“We frown at the lukewarm and nonchalant attitude of the current highest Igbo political office holder, who has not utilized the opportunity and government access legally and constitutionally attached to his office as deputy senate president towards attracting fair and just betterment of the people. “How can MASSOB and other pro Biafra groups that have thousands of block votes, grass root support base and massive people- oriented command, support or vote for Igbo political office seekers into the National Assembly, state Assembly and as state governors, when people like Ike Ekweremadu and his Igbo colleagues in the National Assembly are mere political errand men to our oppressors?

“MASSOB wishes to remind our people that Ike Ekweremadu, as the chairman of senate committee of constitutional review and amendment, has not deemed it fit as chairman of the highest committee and as deputy senate president, to push or influence an additional state to South East or influence the insertion of political referendum into the Nigerian constitution or push for massive infrastructural development of Eastern Nigeria.

“MASSOB frowns that our brother, Ike Ekweremadu has forgotten to showcase his Igbo traditional attires and cultural heritage in the floor of National Assembly and cling to Hausa- Fulani traditional and European attires. “He only remembers that he is an Igbo man with Igbo traditional attires whenever he appears in court over his matter with ICPC. We condemn such blatant hypocrisy and sabotage against our Igbo traditional and cultural heritage.”

Source: Vanguard.

Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh Dies From Gunshot Attack Along Abuja-Keffi Road

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Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh Dies From Gunshot Attack Along Abuja-Keffi Road
Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh(Rtd)
former Chief of Defence Staff

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Nigerian Air Force has announced the death of the former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh, from gunshot wounds sustained when his vehicle was attacked while returning from his farm along Abuja-Keffi Road.
a two paragraph statement by about 11 pm of December 18, by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said that Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh died on the same day.  Part of the statement reads: “It is with a heavy heart that I regretfully announce the unfortunate demise of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh.
“On behalf of officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commiserates with the family of the late former Chief of Defence Staff over this irreparable loss. We pray that the Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest.

Money ritual: Octogenarian arrested with fresh human heart

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Money ritual: Octogenarian arrested with fresh human heart

[dropcap]Z[/dropcap]one 2 Police Command in Lagos, on Tuesday, said that it had arrested an 85-year old man and four others for being in possession of human heart and other body parts. It is believed the body parts were to be used for money ritual.
Mr Lawal Shehu, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Lagos and Ogun states, told newsmen that the suspects were arrested with fresh human heart and other human body parts on December 10.

“On December 10, 2018, at about 09:45 hours, information received by Zone 2 Command that one Ajibola Mustapha, ‘m’ and his cohorts who specialize in exhuming dead bodies and removing their parts were noticed around Isabo area of Abeokuta,” Shehu said.

He declared that the suspect had been dealing with such for a very long time. “Detectives of the Zonal Intervention Squad were detailed to investigate and four suspects were arrested while exhibits we’re also recovered,” the AIG said.

Shehu said that operatives from Police Zone 2 Command  on December 12, also arrested three suspected armed robbers who specilised in using master key to steal parked cars in Ota area of Ogun.

“Operatives of ZIS were detailed to track them down. Three suspects were arrested, a vehicle with their weapon and the master key used in operation were recovered,” he said.

The AIG also paraded some suspected cultists who had been terrorising residents of Onigbedu, Itori in Ewekoro, Ogun.

According to the AIG, detectives from Zone 2 Police Command also arrested four suspects who lured women to their hideouts and rob them. The group of one-chance operators who specialised in luring victims, mostly women, to their hideouts were arrested following a tip off, he said.

The AIG said that all the suspects would be charged to court once investigation was concluded. Shehu urged members of the public to help the police with information of criminal activities around them.

He added that the police was ready to battle criminals during the yuletide and 2019 election period.

Change of baton at Junior Chamber International, Garden City Chapter

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Change of baton at Junior Chamber International, Garden City Chapter
JC Anastasia Ezewudo-Obasi, 8th President Aand immediate past President of the Junior Chamber International, Garden City Chapter, Port Harcourt

[dropcap]J[/dropcap]unior Chamber International, a non profit organisation, is a worldwide Federation of young men and women with active participation in Leadership roles and entrepreneurship development, was founded by Henry Giessembier in 1915 but officially became Junior Chamber International on December 11, 1944.The Nigerian affiliate was founded by otunba Bola Adewumi on March 9,1957 while the Port Harcourt chapter was founded by Mr Tunde Arogunmati in 1983.
The Tokyu Grand Hotel, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt was agog as JC Anastasia Ezewudo-Obasi, bows out as the 8th President of the Junior Chamber International, (JCI), Garden City Chapter, and JC Blessing Anyawa gets inducted as the 9th President of the organisation.
The true worth of a man is in the way he treats people who are absolutely in need. If you care about people in need, you are actually making a contribution to the development of the nation. We need to give life back to the people. We need to see how we can use the available resources and talents to create opportunities for all, especially for those who are truly in need. This is exactly what plays out whenever the likes of JC Ezewudo Anastasia-Obasi are mentioned. The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.” These words of Dwight Eisenhower aptly captured the life of this young woman whose has made tremendous impacts in economic development in communities through creation of positive opportunities, address of health, education, skills and environmental issues during her one year in office.
The event drew dignitaries from far and near.The Jaycees came with their family members for the once-in-a-year event.They looked resplendent in their attires.Pleasantries were exchanged as guests crept into the hall.The hall was beautifully decorated in various colours.
In her speech, she appreciated notable personalities, and fellow Jaycees who have contributed in one way or the other to make her administration’s theme “Make it Count” work.

She maintained that Integrity brought her this far and advised members to always live an exemplary life in whatever positions they may find themselves. Some personalities who collaborated with the Garden city chapter for a sustainable development in communities were honoured on that day too.

Pictures from the event:

Engr. Chris Obasi and wife, JC Anastasia Ezewudo-Obasi presenting certificate of excellence to one of the awardees
Some dignitaries at the Convention
JC Blessing Anyawa, new President of JCI, Garden City Chapter receiving the mantle of Leadership
Jaycees Cutting their Convention Cake

Supreme-Court affirms Uwaukoni as Iyasei of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom after 13yrs dispute,

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Supreme-Court affirms Uwaukoni as Iyasei of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom after 13yrs dispute,

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Supreme Court, yesterday, resolved the kingship dispute that has rocked the Ogwashi-Uku kingdom in Delta State for  13 years.

The apex court, in a unanimous judgement that was delivered by a five-man panel of justices, declared Chief Mike Nwaukoni as the validly selected and installed Iyasei (traditional Prime Minister) of Ogwashi-Uku kingdom. Justice Sidi Bage who gave the lead judgment, held that an appeal that was lodged by three members of two royal families in the kingdom, to challenge Nwaukoni’s selection, lacked merit. “The amended statement of claim was found to be defective. This appeal is hereby struck out.  Parties are to bear their respective costs,” Justice Bage held.

“The amended statement of claim was found to be defective. This appeal is hereby struck out.  Parties are to bear their respective costs,” Justice Bage held. Other members of the apex court panel who agreed that the appeal deserved to be struck out were Justices Dattijo Mohammed, Bayaang Akaas, Paul Galinje and Amina Augie. Specifically, the appellants—Mr.  Augustine Arueze,  Okonkwo Iyase and Chief Colins Afuwah—had on behalf of the Umu-Uti family of Agidiase Quarters of Ogwashi-Uku, approached the Supreme Court, begging it to set-aside a judgement the  Court of Appeal in Benin delivered on July 12, 2010, which upheld Nwaukoni’s installation as the 13th Iyasei of the kingdom.

They contended that the appellate court was wrong to have okayed the selection and installation of Nwaukoni who is not a member of two royal families from where all the past traditional Prime Ministers of the kingdom were selected.  While praying the Supreme Court to allow the appeal, the appellants insisted  that only Ugbekide of Chami Lineage and Umu Uti of Jogwa lineage of Agidiase, Ogwashi Uku of Aniocha South LGA Delta State, could produce an Iyasei.

They urged the apex court panel to overrule the Court of Appeal and reinstate the judgement of an Ogwashi-Uku High Court, which on March 20, 2008, faulted Nwaukoni’s selection by the council of elders known as the Obi, to head the kingdom. The high court had granted reliefs in a suit the appellants filed in 2005 to stop Nwaukoni from assuming office as the Iyasei. Meanwhile, Nwaukoni, through his team of lawyers led by Mr. Chioma Okwuanyi, queried the competence of the appeal, even as he adduced sufficient evidence to prove that he was validly nominated to take over the Iyasei traditional stool.

Inside Lionel Messi’s New Jet

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Inside Lionel Messi’s New Jet

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]nside Lionel Messi’s staggering new £12m private jet: Barcelona superstar’s latest purchase contains 16 seats, two bathrooms and has names of his wife and three children on plane steps.

Lionel Messi has bought a private jet worth £12million for himself and his family.Barcelona striker has added a few personal touches, including a No 10 on the fin. The 31-year-old came off the bench during his side’s draw with Spurs on Tuesday

Lionel Messi has splashed out £12million on a private jet for himself and his family. The Barcelona forward has been leased the plane to travel around the world in luxury and comfort and it comes complete with a few personal touches.

The fin of the craft now adorns the No 10, a number synonymous with the Argentine.

Lionel Messi has splashed out £12million on a new private jet for himself and his family And the stairs leading up to the main cabin have been engraved with the names of all in the Messi clan – his wife Antonela as well as their three young boys, Thiago Ciro and Mateo.

Accordi n g to reports, the aircraft comes complete with 16 seats – which can be folded to make eight beds, as well as two bathrooms and a kitchen.

Messi came off the bench during Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham in the Champions League on Tuesday evening in what is his 15th-straight season playing for the Catalan giants in the competition.

The luxurious interior is fitted with reclining chairs as well as screens at every seat

While he looks to settle more into his comfort zone with his latest purchase, his old nemesis has challenged him to step out of it.

Asked recently if he missed the Argentine following his move to Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo responded: ‘No, maybe it’s him who misses me.

‘I’ve played in England, Spain, Italy, Portugal and for my national team, while he’s still in Spain ,The stairway to the plane has been engraved with the names of all the Messi family. ‘Maybe he needs me more. For me, life is a challenge, I like it and I like to make people happy.

‘He’s a fantastic player and a good guy, but I don’t miss anything here. This is my new life and I’m happy. ‘I left my comfort zone and took on this challenge here in Turin. Everything has gone well, I’ve proven I’m still an incredible player.’

Whether Messi will use his new possession to follow Ronaldo to a new challenge remains to be seen.

Fake Drug factory uncovered in Lagos by Police, 4 suspected arrested

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Fake Drug factory uncovered in Lagos by Police, 4 suspected arrested

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Inspector General of Police, IGP, Intelligence Response Team, has uncovered an illegal drug factory and arrested four suspected fake drug manufacturers at Ikotun area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Parading the suspects on Friday in Lagos, Acting Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Jimoh Moshood said the IGP Intelligence Response Team working on credible intelligence stormed and raided a secret suspected fake drug Factory hidden in the residential Area of Ikotun in Lagos State where substantial production, packaging and distribution of suspected fake drug to different parts of the country was being carried out.

He said these dastard acts might have resulted in several deaths, health complications and physical disabilities to many victims nationwide.

“The hideout where the suspected fake drug is being illegally produced on No. 2, Okunnenye Street, Ikotun Egbe Area, Lagos State was raided on 13th December, 2018 by operatives of the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by the Commander of the Unit, DCP Abba Kyari,” he said.

He said those arrested were Emeka Madu aka Cabara 47yrs, the owner and leader of the gang operating the suspected fake drug Factory; Eze Young, 26yrs; Chijoke Umunna, 19yrs and Kingsley Obilo 22yrs.

He said they were caught and arrested in the act of producing the suspected fake drug with the use of machines fabricated for processing, manufacturing and packaging of the suspected fake drug.

Jimoh said the suspects confessed to the crime and admitted to the various criminal roles they played in the processing, manufacturing and packaging of suspected fake drug.

He added that investigation was on-going and efforts being intensified to arrest the other suspects still at large. All suspects will be arraigned in court on completion of investigation.

Items recovered from the factory are plastic buckets of different types suspected fake drug, cartons of packed suspected fake drug for distribution, a vehicle being used for the distribution of the suspected fake drug, large quantity of unprocessed suspected chemicals and substances used in manufacturing the suspected fake drug, several machines fabricated for processing, manufacturing and packaging of the suspected fake drug and forged pharmaceutical papers.

Yuletide: Christ Embassy church donates new life-vests to Boat operators in Rivers

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Yuletide: Christ Embassy church donates new life-vests to Boat operators in Rivers

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s a way of ensuring safety standards on waterways and marine travelers this yuletide in Rivers State, a Christian denomination, Believers Loveworld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy Church, has donated hundreds of life vests to boat operators in the state. The benefiting boat operators and communities include Abonnema wharf, Bille and Nembe waterfront.

Making the donation, the representative of Christ Embassy Church Port Harcourt, Pastor Emeka Okonicha, said the initiative was part of activities to mark this year’s Reach-Out-Nigeria campaign in the state.

According to him, “our regional Pastor Linda Okocha, has sent us in line with our annual Reach-Out-Nigeria campaign to reach out to our communities, so we have donated these few items to commemorate the 2018 community project. “The donation is part efforts to give back to the society.”

Receiving the items, the Community Development Committee Chairman of Abonnema Wharf, Mr. Taribo Benson, said the donation will help in saving lives along waterways in the state.

Benson, speaking on behalf of the benefiting communities, Abonnema Wharf and Nembe Jetties, stressed that the life vests would help make marine travels safe for passengers and reduce the number of deaths along the waterways in the state. “Apart from the female lawmaker, Victoria Nyeche, there is no other agency, whether public or private that has done these. So I give kudos to Christ Embassy church, I thank also the church members and the general overseer of the church who has found us worthy, on behalf of my community we appreciate.”

It will be recalled that Rivers State in the last one year has witnessed several boat mishaps, with accompanying the loss of lives along waterways in the state.

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