Senator Tokunbo Abiru Empowers 1,250 Market Women With Grants Worth N62.5m, Supports Rural Farmers, Unveils Stadium, Market

It was a day of the harvest of dividends of democracy in Epe, a fishing town in the eastern flank of Lagos State.

Residents braved the unabated Thursday downpour to receive Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was in the town for the inauguration of key constituency projects facilitated and delivered by the lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru.

The Governor commissioned a 960-capacity recreational facility built by the lawmaker with the support of Office of the Senior Special Assistance to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The recreational project comprises a football pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, administrative offices and change rooms.

Sanwo-Olu also inaugurated the remodelled Oluwo Fish Market, which was upgraded by Sen. Abiru to boost the trade and modernise vocation.

The fish market was expanded to accommodate 240 open stalls, 80 lock-up stalls and five open trading areas. It also has 12 convenience facilities and four new offices for market leaders.

The projects, Sanwo-Olu said, are ones that will have direct impacts on the socio-economic reality of the town, praising Sen. Abiru for “diligently” representing the district in the National Assembly.

The Governor said: “Over the last 18 months, Senator Abiru has dutifully delivered the dividends of democracy in several areas and on multiple fronts, not just in the primary mandate of law-making, but also in terms of life-changing empowerment and endowment.

“Today, we are here to commission a number of infrastructure projects by him, some of which are facilitated through the Office of the Special Assistant to President Buhari on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), occupied an esteemed daughter of Lagos, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.”

Sanwo-Olu expressed his delight on the benefit of the projects to the residents, noting that the market project was commerce-oriented, designed to improve the livelihood and earning capacity of beneficiaries. The recreational facility, the Governor said, is a project that would positively affect people’s lifestyle and translate to health benefits, as well as improved quality of life.

The Governor said the lawmaker had lived up to the ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and to the legacy of transformation instituted in Lagos since 1999.

He appealed to the beneficiaries to see the projects as public resources entrusted in their care, urging them to productively utilise the facilities with the utmost sense of responsibility.

Sanwo-Olu used the occasion to appeale to Epe residents on the pace of work on the ongoing reconstruction of Eleko to Epe T-Junction, pointing out that construction activities on the highway remained on course and would be scaled up to meet the completion deadline.

The Governor said the ongoing rehabilitation of Oke Iwo-Marina Road in Epe town would be completed and commissioned in the next two months, adding that the State Government had awarded the contract for the construction of Mosafejo Road in Agbowa.

He said: “This is also what our great party, the APC, stands for, bringing a better life for all our people, regardless of their age, gender, religion or income class. Our goal is to ensure that no one is left behind, as we spread development around Lagos.”

Also at the event, Abiru empowered about 1,250 market women and traders with the sum of N50,000 business grants. Market leaders across the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the district selected beneficiaries from each of the councils.

The lawmaker extended the empowerment to 200 farmers who received hand-planters, along with business grants of N20,000 each.

Abiru said he took up the assignment with a determination and passion to improve the lots his constituents and elevate the socio-economic condition of the people, thereby complementing the efforts of the State Government.

Aside sponsoring 13 private member bills and co-sponsored three other bills, which included motions, the lawmaker said he had prioritised three key pillars of legislative role, empowerment and endowment to deliver dividends of democracy to his constituents.

He said: “I publicly acknowledge and appreciate the magnanimity of the presidency, through the Office of SDGs, for the projects we are commissioning today. These projects, which also include support for market women and rural farmers, are part of the fulfillment of social contract I solemnly had with the people of Lagos East Senatorial District while seeking their mandate in 2020.

“The modest achievements I have recorded in the last 18 months in the saddle as a Senator will be sustained with more interventions that will directly impact the lives of our people. I shall maintain this daunting tempo of leadership and development, while also assuring my constituents of effective and quality representation in line with my ‘Doing Good’ mantra.”

Orelope-Adefulire applauded the lawmaker for making women empowerment as cardinal focus of his activities, noting that such action remained key to strengthen inclusion.

She said the Office of the SDGs in the presidency had facilitated rehabilitation of more than 10 schools and four healthcare projects in the district.

Inaugural football match was played on the pitch between Tokunbo Abiru Football Club and and Epe Alaro United.

Untold Risk of Eating Pork, Second Most Consumed Meat in the World

 

Pork is the second most consumed meat in the world, accounting for about 35% of global meat consumption.

China, the United States and the European Union are the largest pork producers, which together account for about 80% of the world's pork production.

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published a study on the levels of antibiotics in edible meat, which showed that pork had significantly higher levels of antibiotics than chicken, beef and lamb.

The reason why antibiotics are used in the breeding process is mainly because antibiotics can reduce the disease and mortality of pigs, and at the same time, antibiotics can rapidly increase the weight of pigs.

About 27.1% of medically important antibiotics are used in the pig industry.

According to related reports, the antibiotic content of pork in is twice that of chicken and five times that of beef.

At present, the general consensus in the scientific community is that a large number of antibiotics entering the body will increase the resistance of bacteria, which will bring potential risks to health.

Buhari: Nigeria'll Fill Oil Shortage Gap to Europe Caused by Russia/Ukraine War

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is ready to fill the natural gas gaps in Europe predicated by the current Russian-Ukrainian war.

The President spoke about the country’s readiness Thursday in his statement on areas of cooperation between Nigeria and Portugal delivered at the Presidential Palace in Lisbon.

President Buhari, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said with over 200 million mainly young people, Nigeria is ready to be the hub of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA).

He urged Portugal to consider Nigeria as a valued and trusted partner in Africa at a time the world was going through turbulent times.

President Buhari identified five key areas of cooperation and collaboration capable of moving both countries forward, including oil and gas, tourism and hospitality industry, air travel, security and joint commission.

On oil and gas, President Buhari said with the current Russian-Ukraine war, increased cooperation in oil and gas between the two countries has become vital to avoid crisis in the demand and supply chain, even as Nigeria is already a major supplier of gas to Portugal.

On air travel, the President emphasized the need to sign a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and quickly establish a direct air link between the two countries.

President Buhari, while affirming Nigeria’s renewed commitment towards the fight against terrorism in the Lake Chad and the Sahel Region, told his Portuguese counterpart that Nigeria would welcome the support of the Portuguese Government through intelligence and information sharing, weapons and training of security personnel of member states.

He also stressed the need to establish a Joint Commission to promote the full realization of the objectives of bilateral relations.

Ileya: Soulwyner, Other Singers to Dazzle at Roseview Court Hotel

 

Famous juju musician, Soulwyner and some notable artistes have been billed to thrill customers and friends of  popular Hospitality outlet Roseview Court Hotel and Apartment situated at 2 Omoba close by Mubarak bus stop Alagbole-Akute Road Ogun state for the Ileya Celebrations

According  to the Management of the Hotel,  this years Ileya festival will be unique considering  we want to celebrate with our muslim faithfuls and give back to our ever growing clientele and friends within and outside for their patronage and belief in our delivering of top notch hospitality services at budget price.

 We want  to use this years celebration to give our teeming  customers  the best of entertainment and hospitality with the star act SOULWYNER an outstanding renowned personality in the Entertainment industry on the bandstand to reel out good juju highlife tunes,  along side some notable artiste,our in house celebrity Hypeman/ DJ Whyte with a crescendo for the after party till dawn.

While addressing the Press on activities for the event Business Manager Apostle Oke said, Roseview remains the best place to get Quality hospitality Services that we have been rendering for about 12 years now, this Ileya celebration is not left out with so much lined up to give our  customers and their families world class hospitality services at budget price in a serene scintillating well secured environment.

Our kitchen, Gym, Assorted chilled drinks,games, cosy Rooms and self catering apartment  are all ready to host our customers to a memorable 2022 ileya Celebration, he remarked.

The Special Ileya Celebration Groove will come up on 8th july 2022, at Roseview Court and apartment, 2 Omoba close by Mubarak bus stop,  Alagbole Akute Road maximum security guarantee.

See you then to enjoy our trademark "Hospitality Unspeakable".

Revealed! What Peter Obi Plans to Do with Northern Nigeria if Elected President

"I do not hate the north"

Valentine Obienyem, the media aide to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has denied reports that his principal is a religious bigot that hates northerners.

Obienyem in a statement on Thursday said some faceless groups sponsored by political opponents are responsible for spreading falsehood about Obi due to his growing popularity.

The Southeast star politician said, if elected president in 2023, he would make the North the nation's agricultural hub due its vast land.

The statement comes in reaction to earlier reports which claimed Obi didn’t respond appropriately to the killing of some northerners in Anambra State back in March 2006.

The article also further alleged that Obi requested the DSS to remove some Hausa traders near his house and ejected some northern traders from their space.

“Obi is desirous of becoming the President and he has been going around telling people the problems of the country and how he hopes to solve them. He expects other contestants to do the same rather than sponsoring falsehoods to pitch him against the people,” read the statement in part.

“During his tour of the North, Obi, for example, made it clear that expanse of land in the North for agricultural purposes are a great gift to Nigeria, which if properly managed, would be able to feed the nation and for export.”

Tinubu Used 'Juju' To Win APC Presidential Ticket -Ondo Pastor

 

Reverend ShalomKelvin Akinbo, the Head Pastor of Doers Nation International Church, in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has suggested that Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), used “strange powers” to secure the ruling party’s ticket.

Reverend ShalomKelvin, however, prophesised that the former Lagos governor will not be the one that would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari when the retired military officer hands over to his successor on 29 May 2023.

Rev. ShalomKelvin, who made the prophecy while addressing his congregation on the ‘Mountain of Prayer’ in Akure, said Tinubu bewitched the Presidency and the top hierarchy of the ruling APC.

“There was a man who bewitched the entire city of Samaria and to him they gave heed that he himself was of a great power but one time he was exposed and humiliated openly and that is what is going to happen to him as I saw in the vision,” said the cleric.

“Sometimes people ask questions like ‘what happened why a word given not come to pass?’ Read John 11:4 where Jesus said ‘this sickness is not unto death.’ Yet the man died and he had to bring him back to life to continue his mission and fulfilled his purpose.

“A word was given to Abraham that he would be the father of nations but before the fulfilment of that word he did something wrong by sleeping with Hagar his maid and she brought forth Ishmael. A year later, the prophecy was fulfilled. God’s words always come to pass.

“What played out before the ruling party’s convention was a manipulation from hell. The people bowed to the god of this world. The ticket given to Mr Bola Tinubu is a stolen ticket. It’s a stolen mandate and would be taken from him.

“Mr Tinubu bewitched the Presidency and the people and took another man’s mandate overnight."

Shon Joel Nerat Set to Drop 'Runaway' Track from New Song, 'The Fantasizer EP'

 

 

 

 

The name Shon the Fantasizer is gradually picking up the wave right now, for the unacquainted, he’s about to surf your minds and your playlists with heart-throbbing grooves that will wet your appetite and leave you screaming for an encore, this is no doubt an introduction.

 

 

 

Shon the Fantasizer who is subtly taking the Nigerian music industry by storm is an incredibly talented 19-year-old singer, songwriter, trapper, and rapper; as versatile as they come, he is originally from Jos Plateau state, born in Kano state Nigeria.

 

 

 

He sets the premise for his music career under the canopy of Positive World Entertainment with his lead single “ Runaway” off his much-anticipated project tagged “The Fantasizer EP”. According to him, “Runaway” was inspired by a friend’s relationship experience. The melodious song laced on rhythmic and thumping instrumentals is a sonorous ballad which showcases Shon's versatility as an artiste.

 

 

 

The song was produced by the ever-impressive Ozedikus and is scheduled to drop on the 1st of July, 2022. So get ready to update your Playlist.

2023: Yahaya Bello, Ahmed Lawan Listed for Bola Tinubu's Running Mate Slot

 

 

Sources within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have said that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the party’s presidential candidate, rejected a proposal to select either Senate President Ahmad Lawan or Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello as his running mate for the 2023 presidential race.

 

 

Our source learned that Tinubu’s rivals in the APC presidential primary, Lawan and Bello, have been pleading with the president and other key figures to persuade the former governor of Lagos state to pick them as his running mate.

 

 

While Tinubu won the primary with 1,271 votes, Lawan polled 152 votes while Yahaya Bello got 47 votes.

 

Our source, a former Minister in the South-Western part of the country said though Tinubu has no issues with picking a Muslim as his running mate, he flatly rejected both of them as they are direct contestants with him and they have their minds set on becoming president.

 

 

“Yes both men (Lawan and Bello) have been making moves to be nominated as vice-presidential candidates but I can assure you that Asiwaju is not considering them at all.

 

 

He met with President Buhari shortly before his trip to France and I strongly believe that must have been part of their discussions as both men have been lobbying the president to prevail on Asiwaju to consider them”.

 

 

“Even those of who are associates of Asiwaju Tinubu are against their choice as both of them are not strong personalities that can bring the needed votes in the North” he said.

 

 

Tinubu who used Ibrahim Masari as a placeholder in his nomination form to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated last weekend at the 60th birthday of the Speaker of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila that he is still in a search of a running mate.

 

I've Also Lost My Primary School, Teachers’ College Certificates -Tinubu’s VP Placeholder, Masari Confesses to INEC

Mr Kabir Ibrahim Masari, the running mate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that his school certificates are missing.

This comes amid the controversy surrounding the supposed loss of Tinubu’s credentials.

Amidst this controversy, his running mate Mr Masari also filed a sworn affidavit for the loss of some original documents to the nation's electoral body.

The affidavit the APC vice-presidential candidate submitted to INEC showed that he misplaced vital documents including the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) of one plot KT 17522 in Katsina state, his Grade II certificate from Katsina Teachers College and his primary school certificate.

An affidavit sworn by Masari at the Supreme Court and submitted to INEC on July 17, 2022, read partly, “That sometimes (sic) in January 2021, while on transit within Wuse Area, FCT-Abuja, I discovered that my original Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) of Plot, No KT 17522, GRA Katsina, Katsina State; Certificate of Kaduna State Development Centre from 1994 – 1995; Grade II Certificate from Katsina Teachers’ College (KTC) from 1978 – 1983 and First Leaving School Certificate issued by Masari Primary, Katsina State, from 1972 – 1978, got lost.”

“That all efforts made to trace the documents proved abortive hence this affidavit,” the affidavit added.

The electoral law mandates candidates to submit their personal credentials that will be published for public scrutiny ahead of elections.

The APC had submitted Masari's name as Tinubu's running mate for the 2023 presidential election to meet the June 17 deadline given by INEC for its submission. Tinubu, however, later stated that he was still looking for a running mate, confirming reports that Masari's name was submitted as a placeholder, pending when the party would find a running mate for Tinubu. 

Schools, Institutions for Honours at West African Quality Education Exhibition, Awards

 

Prominent educational organizations, institutions such as schools with commendable quality education delivery are some of the institutions that will be rewarded with special honors the West African Quality Education Awards 2022.

 

 

The event which will hold on Monday 11th July, 2022 at Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos, is poised to reward institutions that has contributed to the development of the continent through quality education in raising standard education and academic performance in West African sub-region.

 

 

The Award is aimed at identifying, recognizing and rewarding schools, institutions and support organizations that adhere strictly to quality education principles and best practices. Initiated by World Quality Alliance in support of Institute for Quality Education USA, the organizers in Africa hoping to raise quality of education in the sub-region, want to emphasize more on the fact that a quality education is one that provides all learners with capabilities they require to become economically productive, develop sustainable livelihood, contribute to peaceful and democratic societies and enhance individual well-being.

 

 

The award will also be published in major Pan African Magazines such as African Investor, African Report while a publication of recipient will be given to awardees on the day. Expected to grace the event are includes the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, Ghana Education Minister, Hon Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education Liberia, Prof. Anusu Dao Sanli among others.

IBEDC Appeals to Customers to Pay Bills, Says Tariffs are Fixed by NERC

The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has appealed to its esteemed customers with huge outstanding to pay their bills. This is to avoid any kind of interruption due to the ongoing mass disconnection exercise. 

 A statement signed by the Chief Operating Officer of the Company (COO), Engr. John Ayodele said IBEDC is embarking on a mass disconnection exercise, because of payment apathy by customers, which is adversely affecting quality service delivery. 

“We are retooling our revenue drive strategy to ensure that the monies that have been left uncollected through huge debts, non-payment of bills, underpayment of bills, meter bye-passing, use of illicit meters and energy theft are raked in to enable us to meet our obligations to the customers and the market operators”. 

As we all know there has been a major drop in the electricity generated across the country that has invariably caused the reduced power supply to our valued customers; this drop in generation from the GENCOs is also traceable to their inability to pay for gas, which is denominated in dollars.  When customers do not pay for electricity consumed, it has a ripple effect, as we cannot service the electricity value chain.

 The COO however urged customers with disputed bills to lodge their complaints at the nearest IBEDC Office to seek redress or adjustments in cases where the claims are genuine and verifiable. Furthermore, he pleaded with customers to obtain their meters under the Meter Asset Provider Scheme (MAP) to put a stop to disputes over billing. 

 “The meters will record your accurate consumption, so please apply for a pre-paid meter if you are unmetered, if your meters are obsolete or faulty; and if you have a new building.  Visit any IBEDC office in your location or go online to apply for the meters on msms.ibedc.com or www.ibedc.com” he said.

He also explained that customers who purchase meters under the MAP scheme will get their monies back in due course through energy units. On the issue of tariff rates that have generated arguments in some quarters, Engr. Ayodele said only the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has the power to determine what customers should pay for electricity based on their hours of supply.

Gbajabiamila Pride of Lagos, Face of Effective Legislature -Lagos Assembly

Lagos House of Assembly

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, and members of the House on Monday showered encomium on Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, who recently clocked 60.

 

The members of the House spoke during plenary describing Gbajabiamila as one who has brought pride to Lagos State.

 

Speaking about Gbajabiamila's legislative acumen, Rt. Hon. Obasa described the Speaker of the House of Representatives as “a legislator who carries out his duty with passion and dedication. He has sacrificed his own personal interest in the interest of the people.

 

"You will recall during the reign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); he was awarded a national honour, but because he had reservations the way and manner the country was being managed then, he rejected the offer.

 

"This shows that he has always been with the people and serves in the interest of the people. He has also contributed a lot to the development of legislative institutions in this country."

 

The Speaker thereafter directed the Clerk Barr. Olalekan Onafeko to transmit a congratulatory letter to the celebrant.

 

The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni, in his congratulatory message described Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila as an example of what a legislator should be.

 

"He has shown that the older the wine, the better the legislature," he said.

 

Majority Leader of the House, Hon Sanai Agunbiade, described Gbajabiamila is a man that is charismatic of the office he occupies.

 

"He is calm, composed and each time you watch him preside, you would know an experienced legislator is presiding," he said.

 

The Deputy Whip of the House, Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara, described Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila as a great leader who has brought developmental projects to Surulere constituency.

 

"He is a very outstanding man. His success cannot be far-fetched as this trait can be seen in his mother who was once a Local Government chairperson and performed very well during her time," she said.

 

In his contribution, Hon. Temitope Adewale from Ifako-Ijaye said Speaker Gbajabiamila had shown to the world that there is credence in legislature.

 

"We are celebrating a man from Lagos who has rose from the ranks to become the 'number four citizen' in the country," he said.

While lending his voice to the debate, Hon. Sa'ad Olumo opined that "Gbajabiamila had done everything in terms of quality representation. He has great impact on us in his capacity and representation."

Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy On CJN Tanko Muhammad’s Incapacity Comes To Pass

Nigerians were greeted with the news of the chief justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad resigning from his position willingly, citing health related issues as reasons behind his actions.

This was an unexpected development as the CJN and top judiciary officials were still in an argument last week when the former was accused of diverting funds for his children’s political ambition.

However, records have it that popular prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele had revealed in January 2021 that the incapacity of the chief justice of Nigeria will soon be exposed as he had seen it in the spiritual realm.

Over one year after, the truth about the incapacity of the chief justice of Nigeria has finally been exposed as prophesied by Primate Ayodele and surprisingly, it was exposed by the chief justice himself when he can no longer hide it.

This has fulfilled the prophecy of Primate Elijah Ayodele, just as many prophecies of his has been fulfilled to God’s glory.

In Nigeria and Africa, there is no prophet that is as vocal as Primate Ayodele and he has a record of prophesying on issues no other man of God dares talk about. His prophetic releases hit the internet almost on a daily basis apart from the new year prophecy and his annual book of prophecy titled Warnings to the nations.

Justice Tanko Muhammad Resigns as Chief Justice of Nigeria!

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has resigned, it was learnt on Monday morning.

 

Sources told newsmen that Justice resigned Muhammad on Sunday night, citing ill-health as the reason for his decision.

 

 

Information also has it that arrangements are ongoing to swear in the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.

 

 

According to reports, a formal announcement will be made shortly.

 

 

Until his resignation, reports had it that Justice Muhammad was seriously ill.

 

 

Only last week, 14 justices of the Supreme Court had written him a letter to lament the decrepit state of affairs in the apex court.

 

More details soon...

Extend Your Support For Me To Abiodun, Others -OGD charges group

Former governor of Ogun State and Ogun East Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Gbenga Daniel has charged a pressure group, The OGD Explorers to extend their support for him to all candidates of the party ahead of the 2023 general elections. 

Daniel made the appeal on Sunday, during a visit of the group to his Asoludero Court in Ijebu Ode. 

OGD who expressed appreciation and satisfaction on the preparedness of the group towards his senatorial ambition, noted that the group's mission would be more fulfilling if all the candidates in the party’s platform are given same support extended to him.

"I am grateful for your support. But it will do me more good if you (OGD Explorers) can extend your kind gesture to all candidates of our party right from our Presidential Candidate. This will make my networking when elected into the national assembly easier," the former governor added.

Speaking further, OGD disclosed that of all divisions in the state, Ijebu division has been more less industrialised, as he harped on industrial re-engineering of Ogun East senatorial district. 

"I urged you all to start a house to house sensitisation and canvass for votes for all our candidates," Daniel concluded. 

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the group, Mr Deji Lamina said the group was formed to champion the senatorial cause of the former governor. 

"You sow a seed in us by touching on our lives positively when you were the Governor of the state. Now, we are here today to pay back by lending our support to your ambition in 2023.

The pressure group are basically professionals from all chosen fields. We are also here to build a symbiotic relationship with the OGD political family," Lamina Added.

Highlight of the event included the decoration of the former governor as the Patron of OGD Explorers.

Zamfara Gov Orders Police Commissioner to Issue Gun Licences to Residents

The Zamfara State Government has advised the residents of the state to acquire guns to defend themselves against terrorist and bandit attacks.

This directive is contained in a Special Government Announcement signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Hon Ibrahim Magaji Dosara.

 

In the special announcement obtained on Sunday, the government said it had directed the State Commissioner of Police to issue licences to all those who qualify and are wishing to obtain such guns to defend themselves. 

It said that Zamfara State was ready to facilitate people, especially their farmers to secure basic weapons for defending themselves, adding that it will establish a centre for the collection of intelligence on the activities of informants.

The statement read in part, "Following increase in the activities of bandits in various parts of the state and the government commitment to ensure adequate security and protection of lives and property of the citizenry in the state, particularly during this rainy season, government has resolved to take further measures to deal with the recent escalating attacks, kidnapping and the criminal levies being enforced on our innocent communities.

"This act of terrorism has been a source of worry and concern to the people and government of the state. Therefore, in order to deal decisively with the situation in our respective communities, government has no option but to take the following measures:

"Government has henceforth, directed individuals to prepare and obtain guns to defend themselves against the bandits, as government has directed the state commissioner of police to issue licence to all those who qualify and are wishing to obtain such guns to defend themselves. Government is ready to facilitate people, especially our farmers to secure basic weapons for defending themselves. Government has already concluded arrangement to distribute 500 forms to each of the 19 Emirates in the state for those willing to obtain guns to defend themselves. 

"People must apply from the Commissioner of Police, licence to own guns and such other basic weapons to be used in defending themselves.

"A secretariat or centre will be established for the collection of intelligence on the activities of informants.

"People are strictly warned and advised to make sure that any information or intelligence about an informant must be true and nothing but the truth, as all information on such informants must carry correct data on the suspects, including their pictures, correct names, address, occupation and witness to testify the genuity of the information given, as government is taking punitive measures against anyone found as informant. Any person who gives wrong information against anybody will be served the same punishment with an informant and will be treated as such.

"Government has requested the state House of Assembly to pass, as matter of urgency, the informants bill before it, to enable government take the drastic measures on informants as contained in the bill."

E-Commerce Platforms Empowering Retail Businesses

 

Following the data from the National Bureau of Statistics as well as the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), that Micro and Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for about 96 percent of registered Nigerian businesses that employs about 75% of the national labour force, and contributes about 48% to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it is clear that the Micro and Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the bedrock of the economy.

It is as well worthy to note that e-commerce platforms operators in Nigeria are in no little way contributing to the promotion of MSMEs, as Alerzo, a leading e-commerce platform in Nigeria is making strides in empowering retail business owners with its various innovations including loan provisions.

With its cashless payment and lending platform – Alerzopay, Alerzo provides retailers, regardless of their economic situations, with working capital to keep their stores running and to drive financial inclusion to the excluded informal retailers. 

With the advanced POS terminals that run on Alerzopay platform, retailers can act as agents: processing customer deposits and withdrawals to purchase goods or use as spending cash and process value added services such as utility bill payments, etc. 

The integration of Alerzopay and the use of the POS machines in their customers' businesses improves their overall profit margins, as retailers receive commissions for each transaction carried out on the platform.

Emir of Keffi Set To Turban Tukur Buratai as 'Garkuwan Keffi' July 8

 

 

 

 

The Emir of keffi,  His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III in conjunction with the Keffi Emirate council is set to turban His Excellency, (Lt.Gen.Rtd) Ambassador Tukur Yusufu Buratai, former chief of Army staff as Garkuwan Keffi.

 

 

 

Information available to us revealed that the turbaning ceremony will hold on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at the Emir's palace, keffi, Nasarawa state by 2:30pm.

 

 

 

 

According to our source, the choice of Ambassador Buratai as the new Garkuwan was based on his spectacular achievements and contributions to Keffi and Nigeria in general.

 

 

 

 

It would be recalled that the Former Chief of Army Staff, Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai was conferred with an honorary chieftaincy title of Jagunmolu of Sakiland.He received the instruments/Certificate of Office from the Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Oyedepo on Saturday, May 7th, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

He was also conferred with the traditional tittle of Kauran Gusau, by the Emir of Gusau, Dr. Ibrahim Bello.

 

 

 

The tittle according to the emir was born out of the COAS efforts in stemming banditry; coupled with his zeal to quell insurgency in the northern part of the country.

Prophet Okafor Prays, as Grace Nation Holds Mid-Year Cross Over

It is the Spirit of God that gives inspiration to make wealth and be successful in Life, Although when God Position you for greatness you will definitely meets obstacles but when you understands the Legal technicality and The Principles of the Almighty God in the place of service, you exile in your endeavours

Speaking at the Day 3,  of the ongoing Mid year Cross Over Conference at Grace Nation International Headquarters in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria,  The Senior Pastor of the Church Popularly known as The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor said,  the remaining second half of the year according to what he hears from God shall be,  Months of Harvest for those who Promotes God's Kingdom,  the Man of God started further that the Kingdom is not about sentiment but Principles,  he added in as.much as you understand the Methodology and the Legal Technicality of Give and take,  you will definitely harvest in Multiples

In his sermon with theme "Breaking The Limit" Dr chris okafor Emphasised that when God assign you for greatness the enemies will like to limit you,  but it is good you know which weapon you can deploy to battle the limit, 

The man of God Continue that, there are various kind of Limit Projected by the Enemies,  he said some limits are Poverty,  sickness,  barrenness, altars and barriers,  but when you understand the source of such Limit,  to tackle it now become something with else,  Prayers and fastings is good but when you Practices Kingdom Partnership, when you partner with God, in return God too will Partner with you,  therefore you break out of any Limits,  God does not give to those who are not into Partner with him,  the Apostle of God remarked

There is an antidote to escape death and the simple but hard to abide is by worshiping God in Truth and in Spirit,  when you uses what God gave you to worship him, he marked you with the blood  and when the Death come and see your mark,  Death pass over,  i am a commited kingdom promoter, i service God like no Tomorrow this is the reason, anytime death came knocking, My families and myself Escape,  No matter how far they have gone in there  conclusion we escape,  Dr chris Okafor Concluded

It was a praise and worship jamboree at the Conference (Night Vigil) As foremost Popular Gospel Act with wonderful Solo Voice Who is also a Son of the Prophet Gabriel Peters dazzles faithfuls with his popular latest track and many more,  as faithfuls dance to there next Level and to Harvest bountifully in the second half of the year

The Realms of the Prophetic witness another tsunami in the kingdom of Darkness as acclaimed strong man behind many family predicaments were smoke out,  Leaving many demonic altars empty,, 

One of the interested scenero  was that of a woman who was fires a spiritual arrow on her leg,  she could not walk to church but after prayers and deliverance by God servant the arrow give way and the swollen leg come back to normal,  

So many mind blowing testimonies,  meanwhile 64 woman receives their miracle babies at the conference on Day 3,  Over 1000 Participants gave there lifes to christ,  this is the most important aspect of the conference, , 

The Special thanksgiving service for the annual conference Continue on 26th June 2022 at the international Headquarters of the church in Ojodu Berger lagos Nigeria, 

The sunday program is also tagged as the Cultural Sunday Service of the church where faithfuls and Participant are expected to Dress in the Native Attires

Nigerian Bakers Give Notice to Downtool *"there may be no N500 bread soon"

The Association of Master Bakers and Caterer of Nigeria has given a notice to embark on a nationwide strike due to the the unexpected increase in bakery materials and the ignore of the Federal Government in the matter.

The association made this known in a communiqué issued by its National Executive Council following a meeting of the council held in Abuja.

The communique which was obtained by newsmen on Friday, threatened that bakers would withdraw their services across the country from July 13, 2022.

They stated that the cost of flour, sugar and other materials used in bakery business has skyrocketed beyond the reach of many bakers.

A member of the bakers' association who didn't want to be identified by name, told The Status News that the lowest bread's could go for N1,000 should the bakers continue the production without the necessary government intervention.

Already, the smallest loaf of bread in Nigeria goes for N500 while the biggest costs as high as N1,200. This is against N350 and N750 each the cost before the increase in March 2022.

Soon, there won't be N500 bread, the source declared.

The bakers also stated that efforts to get government’s intervention in the matter had been proved abortive, as there have not been a positive response from the concerned ministries, departments and agencies of government.

The National President, Mansur Umar, who signed the communique, stated that the council reviewed the “neglect of the Federal Government in addressing the challenges facing our sector as captured in our letters acknowledged by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Nigeria and unproductive intervention of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

“Increase in prices of bakery materials especially flour and sugar having reached unprecedented levels, for example, flour is now between N25,000 and N27,500, so also other ingredients.

“The National Wheat Cultivation Committee already constituted is yet to be inaugurated after over one year. NAFDAC, SON, NESREA have turned the bakers into money making machine by charging our members outrageous levies even at this very challenging moment.

“Consequently, the NEC in session resolved that all zones, state, Local Governments and units of our association should commence full mobilisation of our members nationwide to embark on withdrawal of services starting from Wednesday July 13, 2022 for an initial period of two weeks.”

They, however, noted that its “members should await further directives.”

It was learnt that the hike in bakery materials was what led to the recent increase in the cost of bread and other items produced from flour.

IAWPA to Honour Apostle Mustapha Babasebioba with 'International Mayor of Peace' Award Sept 18

 

 

The International Association of World Peace Advocate (IAWPA) under the United Nations ECOSOC will be honouring a popular Nigerian man of God, Apostle (Dr.) Solomon Moses Oni Mustapha a.k.a. Babasebioba in few months time.

 

 

 

 

The 'International Mayor of Peace' award will be bestowed on the cleric who is described as "a man of peace, a man of great influence, a man with a noble character", at the Idi-Obi, Ibadan headquarters of his ministry, Seed of Christ Golden Church, in Oyo State on Sunday 18th of September 2022. The event will be held to commemorate United Nations International Day of Peace in Nigeria.

 

 

 

According to a statement sent from IAWPA, the 2022 prestigious award has been given to one person in Africa, His Excellency George O Wear, the Liberian president, making Apostle Mustapha the second personality to be so honoured.

 

 

 

 

Apostle Mustapha received his divine calling and left his native Ikole-Ekiti hometown in Ekiti State for Ibadan, Oyo State, both in Nigeria, where he began his ministry in 2004 with only his wife and two other female members.

 

 

 

The ministry has since spread across Nigeria and beyond.

Anambra Born Model, Biana, Wins 1st Miss Arts Nigeria Beauty & Empowerment Reality Show

 

 

The 1st Miss Arts Nigeria Beauty and Empowerment Reality Show 2022 has ended with an Anambra indigene, Biana Adaeze Oranu, crowned as the winner.

 

Queen Biana Oranu also known as Angel is a 20 year old native of Abate, Idemiri North LGA in Anambra State, who resides in Lagos. She’s a model under the management of FIC Models.

Angel is a reserved lady who during her stay in camp during the reality show was giving her best to every activity, she earned the interest of the judges and the crowd at the grand finale, hence, got her cumulative score rise above other contenders on the show inspite of recording low marks through voting.

 

The show which is aptly called MANBERS ’22 is an empowerment and beauty reality show  aimed at empowering the Nigeria girl-child through the beauty of arts and skills acquisition. It is by all means an avenue for the Nigerian girl to showcase and put to good use her creative talents as a tool for promoting national unity through promotion of the nation’s vast cultural heritage.

MANBERS is a brainchild of Oshodi Arts & Culture Gallery Foundation, a foundation owned by Oshodi Arts Gallery, reputed as the largest Arts collection centre in Nigeria.

 

30 finalists were camped for 14 days in Lagos to embark on a journey of skills acquisition, promotion of the Nigerian cultural diversity and building unity and cordial inhabitation.

During the camping, the 30 finalists had myriad activities as they worked together in groups named after legendary amazons in Nigeria history, Ladi Kwali, Margaret Ekpo, Queen Moremi, Queen Amina, Queen Nana Asma’u, and Flora Nwapa.

 

Every group is saddled with different tasks to measure and inculcate the spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

 

Also, to achieve the objective of the show which is to make the Nigerian girl-child independent, the contestants were taken through 6 skills, Make Up, photography, Batik, painting, catering, and social media marketing.

 

The ladies had a lot of fun in camp while they played games such as puzzles, local games, dancing competitions, and dramatic performances. They also had a feel of Lagos as they paid a courtesy visitation to the CEO of AKModel Groups and cheered themselves at Dan & Den Club, Beachside, Elegushi.

It was a colourful and tense moment during the grand finale ceremony as the 30 finalists, representing different States in Nigeria, cheered their fans and the judges with their beauty and cultural outfits. The finalists took everyone back to their source with lots of thrilling dance performances and songs.

 

The event became tense as it was time for the 8 carefully selected experienced professionals from different fields to judge, decide the fate of the 30 finalists and pick the 8 title holders. The 30 finalists are Abidemi Adegbasa (Miss Arts Imo), Biana Oranu (Miss Arts Anambra), Elizabeth Adekunle (Miss Arts Abuja), Joy Yakubu (Miss Arts Kogi), Ayomiposi Balogun (Miss Arts Nasarawa), Christianah Adenuoye (Miss Arts Benue), Oyinkansola Olatoye (Miss Arts Ogun), Boluwatife Bayode (Miss Arts Niger), Jennifer Otor (Miss Arts Delta), Oreofe Oguntola (Miss Arts Oyo).

Others include; Fathia Tijani (Miss Arts Ebonyi), Damilola Oloruntoba (Miss Arts Bauchi), Kolade Oshadare (Miss Arts Ondo), Nancy Idara (Miss Arts Akwa Ibom), Oluwakemisola Adesoba (Miss Arts Ekiti), Damilola Balogun (Miss Arts Sokoto), Mary Bamilosin (Miss Arts Kebbi), Bukola Agboola (Miss Arts Plateau), Faith George (Miss Arts Katsina), Ayomide Omotunde (Miss Arts Taraba), Clear Nwonye (Miss Arts Enugu), Oyindamola Bakare (Miss Arts Kaduna), Victoria Atitebi (Miss Arts Adamawa), Omotolani Adelakun (Miss Arts Eko), Pearl Praise Samuel (Miss Arts Edo), Faith Ozehudu (Miss Arts Abia), Oreoluwa Bamidele (Miss Arts Kwara), Pearl Ikhioya (Miss Arts Rivers), Regina Abisha (Miss Arts Cross River), and Comfort Akerele (Miss Arts Osun).

 

The top 8 contestants of the show were decorated, Oreoluwa Bamidele as Miss Arts Etiquette, Abidemi Adegbasa as Miss Arts Natural, Oyinkansola Olatoye as Miss Arts Tourism, Oreofe Oguntola as Miss Arts Culture, Ayomiposi Balogun as Miss Arts.

 

Unity, Omotolani Adelakun as Miss Arts 2nd Runner-up, Elizabeth Adekunle as Miss Arts 1st Runner-up, and Biana Oranu was crowned Miss Arts Nigeria 2022.

 

The top eight were selected among the 30 finalists of the show based on the cumulative score of their camp ratings, voting, and judges’ decisions on the Grand-finale.

 

The winner of the maiden edition, Biana Adaeze Oranu, who represented her State of Origin at the show, Anambra, was presented with a brand new car, a year’s salary of N1 million, 200k wardrobe allowance, an all-expense-paid trip to some tourist sites in Nigeria courtesy of the sponsor Oshodi Arts Gallery, a plot of land at Lekki corridor courtesy of AKModel Groups, and an all-expense-paid trip to Malaysia courtesy of Erelu Funmi Rotiba.

 

While the runners-up go home with a cash prize of N750,000 and N250,000 respectively plus a plot of land each at the Lekki corridor courtesy of AKModel Groups, visitation to tourist destinations in Nigeria. Other title holders of the show will be receiving N20,000 each in recognition of their creativity and talents.

 

Also honoured alongside the beauty queens is the Astute, industrious philanthropist, Princess Rosula Osula Mku-Atu, who was honoured as the Miss Arts Nigeria Beauty and Empowerment Reality Show 2022 Woman of the Year.

 

The head of the production company, Fanafillit Integrated Concepts, Olubode Mac Oserinde congratulated the winners and the finalists of the Miss Arts Nigeria Beauty and Empowerment Reality Show 2022 and advised the beautiful ladies to be catalysts of developmental change.

 

He also appreciated the brand supports of the show, Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Authority, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Primero Transport Services Ltd., Waptv, Shorjay Makeovers, Sangloos Media, HipTv, La Beauty Collections, Steve Ray, Beeth Concepts, Coach JonnyB, Olayinka Adire Allabela, Olumide Faturoti, Epee Tech Solutions, AKModel Group and a host of others for their relentless efforts and support with the search for the Miss Arts Nigeria 2022.