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 Ooni  Hails  Selection Of New Olu Of Warri

Olu of Warri selection: Ooni Ogunwusi hails Itsekiri for sustaining culture, tradition - Daily Post Nigeria
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi,the Ooni of Ife, has  hailed the selection of new Olu of Warri, saying the process followed laid down norms, culture and tradition.
He  said that Yoruba nation would continue to foster mutual respect and nuture the chain of relationship that bonded the two ethnic nationalities.
He disclosed that Itsekiri represents a formidable dominion in the history of Oduduwa dynasty.
It reads, “From the sacred throne of Oduduwa at Ile-Ife, we rejoice with Omooba Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko as the new Olu of Warri and Itesekiri people all over the world. We look forward to peace, concord and progress across Itsekiri land during the reign of the new Olu of Warri. All the descendants of Oduduwa all over the world look forward to a progressive reign of the new monarch.
“We are proud of the blood bound relationship amo all the descendants of Oduduwa and our Itsekiri brothers and sisters. We cherish the shared history, common ancestry, common spirituality, shared fears and aspirations.
“Our forefathers stood by each other in moments of thick and thin, they stood shoulder-to-shoulder as one indivisible energy, we hope to keep this precious gift they left for us. We cherish this important history. We shall guide it and defend it to the good of the great civilisations of Itsekiri and Yoruba people, a memory that has survived decades of travails and trials.”
“Peace and stability for the people of Itsekiri is our utmost desire. We want to see Itsekiri land witness more prosperity, more fertility, more harmony and peace of mind with their neighbours towards a more united Oodua race and better Nigeria.”
He prayed for the soul of late Olu Ikenwoli, who he described as a natural traditional ruler who meant well for his people and a great descendant of Oduduwa.
His reign as Olu Warri contributed immensely to the upliftment of the age long relationship of the Itsekiri and Yoruba nations,Ooni said
Online Editor by — April 12, 2021 in Oduduwa 0
Stop Using Chemicals To Enhance Food, Drinks,NAFDAC Warns

NAFDAC warns against using chemicals to enhance food, drinks | Tribune Online
National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against adding chemicals and additives to food and drinks to enhance the taste.
Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, who gave the warning in Abuja said the   practices could lead ton severe illness and  death.
She assured that her agency would continually  ensure that only safe food and other regulated products are available in the market for consumption and use by Nigerians.
Her caution came  against the backdrop of the recent Kano incident where three people reportedly died as a result of their consumption of dangerous chemicals used as additives while serving a flavoured drink to unsuspecting consumers in the ancient city.
 She announced  that a preliminary result of the agency’s investigation was submitted to the Kano State governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, during her two-day visit to the state on an on-the-spot assessment of the incident.
 She regretted  that three  casualties were recorded with many people having their health compromised.
‘’Even if just one person died, that will be one too many. It’s heart-warming to note that all the merchants of the deadly chemicals and additives have been apprehended while further investigation continues.”
She  maintained  that food contamination and poisoning could occur through consuming expired food.
“Food poisoning could also occur by preparing food with poorly sourced water and putting cooked food on the shelf for several days or months or in the refrigerator for too long amongst others.
‘’We are very particular about food additives, about the temperature at which food can be kept, or about the expiration date of food.
“If all of these are violated, then there could be food poisoning whether it is food or water, adding chemicals and other substances either to enhance the food or change its form can be dangerous especially when we can’t verify the source and content of such additives.”
Adeyeye also disclosed that NAFDAC is now working assiduously in partnership with the Kano State government with a view to preventing the reoccurrence of the March 11, 2021 incident.
She said that her agency will be working with the Kano State Taskforce under the Federal Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods, which is domiciled in NAFDAC, and the Nigeria Consumers Protection Agency in Kano.
She explained that shortly after the news about the Kano incident was received by NAFDAC, six directorates of the agency immediately swung into action to unravel the mystery behind the sad event.
She disclosed that internal checks revealed that only two of the five flavoured drinks identified in the incidence were registered by NAFDAC while three were not on the Agency’s database.
She said samples of the chemicals and additives that were added while preparing the flavoured drinks for consumption were collected and taken to NAFDAC’s, laboratory in Kaduna for testing.
‘’We have five flavoured drinks. Two were registered while three were not. Any food that is unregistered are not guaranteed by NAFDAC and could be is unwholesome.
“It’s fake food. It was most likely smuggled into the country, we tested all the food samples, and there was E-Coli bacteria in some.
“One would wonder how E-Coli bacteria would get into powder.
“It depends on the storage. If it’s stored in a very humid condition and expired, the packaging probably was getting compromised, you can get bacteria into the dry powdered medium. But ordinarily, it shouldn’t happen,” she said.
Online Editor by — April 12, 2021 in Health 0
Ramadan: Emir appeals to traders against price hike

Ramadan: Emir appeals to traders against price hike - Vanguard News
Meanwhile,Malam Zubairu Maigwari,the Emir of Birnin Gwari in Kaduna state, Malam Zubairu Maigwari, has urged traders not to hike the cost of their commodities as the Ramadan fasting approaches.
 He spoke  with journalists on Sunday in Kaduna where he advised marketers  to reason with the common man and reduce the cost of their goods, especially food items, to enable people to afford the costs.
“As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, traders should feel the pains of the common man, cut down costs of food items so that they will receive Allah’s blessings in their businesses,’’ the royal father said. He noted that religious preachers were worried about the increased cost of food items “whenever Ramadan is approaching. “Hence call for the need for preaching against the act’’.
He  also implored  Kaduna State, the Federal Government, market unions, and regulatory bodies to monitor and moderate market prices to prevent an outrageous hike in the cost of food.
Online Editor by — April 12, 2021 in News 0
PIB: HOSTCOM Insists On 10 percent Equity

Host communities warn of looming breakdown of law, order in Niger Delta, reveal architects of violence - Daily Post Nigeria
Host Communities Producing Oil and Gas HOSTCOM has picked holes in  the 2.5 percent equity shareholding recommended for oil impacted communities in the Petroleum Industry Bill ,PIB.
It insisted that anything short of their initial demand for 10 percent would be  rejected and could be an invitation for renewed militancy in the Niger Delta.
High Chief (Dr) Benjamin Style Tamanarebi,the National President of HOSTCOM,  who disclosed  in Abuja regretted that the Federal Government is not interested in the passage of the bill because of lack of sincerity.
 He said the statement is an executive summary of the joint committee on PIB town hall meetings between the National Assembly and the Government of the States, stakeholders and Host Communities Producing Oil and Gas that took place from 1st to 5th March, 2021.
 He said the Niger Delta militants have been calm because of the high expectation that the HOSTCOM will secure the 10% equity in the PIB to at least atone for the monumental degradation of their environment.
According to him, it is in the interest of all stakeholders that the federal government stopped treating the Niger Delta with kids gloves as it may boomerang.
 In the executive summary that was jointly signed by the National President and chairmen of the nine State chapters of the HOSTCOM, they reiterated their position to stand by the On-shore Host Communities so defined as “Host and directly impacted Communities 50km radius of the Project site which includes pipelines”.
They want Part 111. Sections 3,4,5, which said, the Commission shall not undertake both commercial and regulatory activities at the same time and should not tamper with federation account funds such as the proposed 10% of rents on petroleum licences and petroleum mining leases which are usually in dollars to be expunged. They demanded that the Governing Board be expanded to accommodate each of the Producing States and HOSTCOM representatives.
 “The Governing Board of the Authority should also be expanded to accommodate each of the Producing States and HOSTCOM representatives”
“The Petroleum Producing States must be given rights to first refusal to acquire the shares since most of the assets NNPC Ltd manages are derived from Petroleum which is produced from the petroleum producing states”.
They also want section 68 subsection 3, sections 77(3); 78(2) etc, which provides for 1,500sq kilometres for any frontier acreage and limitless period for exploration to be expunged They demanded that Section 86 which deals with the Duration and Renewal of leases and licences to be for 5years minimum and 10years maximum.
They also want Section 257 which deals with penalty against the HOSTCOM for an act of vandalism, sabotage etc to be expunged as HOSTCOM is neither the Chief Executive Officer of their locality or the state nor government security agency.
 “We would also like to know about the position of Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and Petroleum Equalization Fund since they were very conspicuous in the previous bills. “All the amended interpretations should also be so stated in the bill.”
They demanded that the Headquarters of NNPC Limited, the Commission and Authority be located in the major producing oil and gas states to demonstrate government’s’s transparency and guarantee for sustainable development.
Online Editor by — April 12, 2021 in Niger Delta 0
FG Delivers 1.5m Passports In One Year

New Perm Sec takes over at Interior Ministry - Vanguard News
The Federal Ministry of Interior has undertaken a review of the performances of its service providers for the year 2020, disclosing how it delivered about 1,487,000 Passport Booklets and received no fewer than 23,552 Marriage Registration Applications.
 It  also compelled the Nigerian Immigration Service to deactivate all passports with unverified addresses.
Mrs Lere Adams,the Director Press in the Ministry,  who disclosed these in Abuja,also said the Federal Government is  determined to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to all Nigerians at home, in the diaspora .
 She said the review meetings avail the Ministry the opportunity to evaluate the achievements and challenges of the service providers.
She said:“Iris Smart Technology Ltd stated that a total number of 1,487,000 Passports Booklets were delivered in 2020. Also, Greater Washington Xpress in charge of Passport Address Verification revealed that out of the 1,563,104 addresses verified within the period under review, they were unable to locate 2,786 address, which accounts for about 0.18% of the total number of addresses validated.
“Newworks Solution Limited, a service provider in the Visa Processing business with operations in 22 locations around the world revealed that despite the pandemic, it processed 84,948 visa applications in the period under review. “Another Service Provider, Anchor Dataware Solutions revealed that a total of 23,552 Marriage Registration Applications were received, with a total number of 459 Place of Worship Registrations Received”.
 She quoted  the Minister as  charging  IRIS to do everything within its powers to ensure that passport production is not disrupted and scarcity eliminated.
Online Editor by — April 12, 2021 in News 0
Gunmen Kidnap One In Ogun

Gunmen Kidnap Teenager in Ogun, Catholic Priest in ImoTHISDAYLIVE
Gunmen have  abducted a 13-year-old boy, Gbolahan Ajibola, in Obada-Oko in Ewekoro Local Government area of Ogun state.
The gunmen, who struck around 9pm, swooped on Ajibola’s family as they were about to enter their house within Destiny Estate in Obada-Oko.
The attackers, who hid in a bush near the house, pounced on the family when Ajibola alighted from the car to open the gate.
The victim, his mother and grandmother were returning from their shop after attending the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) programme when the gunmen struck, beating them severely  before taking Ajibola away.
The victim’s grandmother, Victoria, disclosed that the kidnappers  were six in number and  left behind their cloth in the bush in front of the house.
She said: “The incident occurred around 9.30pm. We normally come back home every day around 8pm but the General Overseer of our church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye came to one of our churches in Adigbe area and we attended the programme.
“Our shop where we were selling goods is very close to the church, we closed from the shop late. Whenever we come back home, it is the boy that usually opens the gate.
“When the boy alighted from the vehicle to open the gate, the gunmen came out of the bush in front of our house and pounced on us.
“The gunmen entered together with us into the compound of our house, two of them were outside while four came into the house and pointed their guns at us. They also beat us mercilessly.
 “One of them who covered his face spoke in Yoruba to us. He was the only person that spoke. They seized the boy’s phone and that of her mother and they took the boy away.
“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Obada came with his men to the scene of the incident and they have asked us to make official report of the incident which we have done.”
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the incident.
Online Editor by — April 12, 2021 in Crime/Metro 0
Why We Launched  Ebubeagu Regional Security-S/East Governors 

Five governors of the Southeast region, yesterday  Sunday launched Ebubeagu regional security to fight terrorism in the zone.
The Chairman Southeast governors forum and governor of Ebonyi state, Dave Umahi, disclosed this to newsmen at the Imo government house, along side with other Southeast governors.
He explained that  the regional security would be the joint Vigilante from Southeast with their headquarters in Enugu state.
The governors in attendance were, Governor of Abia State, Okezuo Ikpeazu, Anambra, Willie Obiano, Enugu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Ebonyi, Dave Umahi and the host governor, Hope Uzodimma,President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo world-wide, Professor George Obiozor as well as top security chiefs in the zone.
Online Editor by — April 12, 2021 in Ndigbo 0
Boko Haram Attacks  Adamawa Community,Displaces 5000 Residents

Terrorists kill seven, displace 5,000 in Adamawa | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsNigeria — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
Over  5,000 persons, mainly women and children have been displaced following weekend attack by Boko Haram in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa. Dr Mohammed Sulaiman, the executive secretary of the Adamawa state emergency Management agency, announced this in Yola on Sunday.
The Executive Secretary disclosed that many other communities from neighboring local governments were also displaced.
He recalled that the insurgents came in nine vehicles on Friday to attack Kwapre village in Dugwaba District of Hong Local Government Area. Suleiman stated that the insurgents surrounded the village and killed seven people, including three children.
 “During the attack, 50 houses, worship centers, markets, and schools were burnt. “Many people, including women, girls and men, were kidnapped by the attackers. ” However, we received a report that eight persons among the kidnapped victims escaped. “The displaced persons during the attack are taking refuge in nearby villages,” he said.
The District Head of Dugwaba, Mr Simon Yakubu disclosed in Yola that the attackers invaded the village at about 1 p.m. and started shooting.
He said :“During the attack that lasted for more than two hours, more than 20 persons were injured and no fewer than 20 persons are unaccounted for as at this report. “Places of worship, schools, shops food stores and village head house were destroyed,” Yakubu said. He said that the injured had been receiving treatment at Hong General Hospital, while two persons who were critically injured by gunshot had been referred to Federal Medical Centre, Yola. According to him, many villages  in Dugwaba district, including Kwapre are few kilometres away from Sambisa forest where insurgents use as their hideouts. He also recalled that in 2014, Kwapre village was attacked and destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents.
Mr. James Pukuma, the Chairman, Hong Local Government Area, said that normalcy has returned to the area as security and local security groups had been deployed to protect lives and property.
 DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Adamawa, confirmed the attack.
Online Editor by — April 12, 2021 in Crime/Metro 0
Osborne, Ikoyi Residents  Accuse  Lekki Gardens Of Violating Planning Laws

Osborne, Ikoyi residents move against Lekki Gardens over planning laws violation | Nairametrics
Residents of Osborne Foreshore 2 estate, Ikoyi, have moved against a property development firm, Lekki Gardens/Foreshore Waters Limited for allegedly violating the state’s planning laws.
They  implored  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to order that works on all approvals for development in the estate be suspended for 3 months because of the ongoing review of the approval order.
 They warned that refusal to stop further work might lead to a breakdown of law and order.
They said:“We once again invite your Excellency to visit our estate to see for yourself how the activities of Richard Nyong will one day lead to a breakdown of law and order if this brazen disregard of planning laws of Lagos States is allowed to continue.”
They accused the developer of violating state’s planning laws in its quest to construct multi-storey structures in the expansive residential estate.
They also accused Richard Nyong, Lekki Gardens Estate and Foreshore Waters Limited of alleged flagrant and unchecked violation of officially approved building plans.
The estate management pointed out that other developers have since complied with these guidelines whereas Lekki Gardens had allegedly refused to do the same.
The Chairperson of Osborne Foreshore Residents Association, Mrs Chinwe Ezenwa-Mbah, expressed reservations over the impact of the heavy construction by Lekki Gardens and other developers and how it is affecting the houses of other residents in the estate.
She said:“When we got our plots, we were told that the place was designed as a low population residential area. We did not know that a time would come when this area would become a commercial area.
“When you come into an existing estate and you are doing piling that is breaking your neighbour’s foundations as well as against the approved plan given to you in the name of commercial development, that is not right.”
Online Editor by — April 12, 2021 in Property 0
 IBB Annulled June 12 Election Because Of Hatred For Abiola-Obasanjo

Obasanjo: Why June 12 election was annulled | Dailytrust
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday attributed annulment of June 12, 1993 presidential election presumably won by late philanthropist, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola by former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida on account of hatred for the winner of the election.
He said the annulment denied  Egbaland and Ogun State the  privilege of having three of its prominent sons occupying the number one seat at different times.
He disclosed this  on Sunday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State  after his investiture as a trustee of the Abeokuta Club, a sociocultural organisation of Egba people of Ogun State.
Obasanjo was honoured alongside MKO Abiola who was awarded a posthumous vice-patron of the club.
He  recalled Abiola was his schoolmate at the Baptist Boys High School (BBHS) Abeokuta, adding that  the late philanthropist  deserved the award given  to him by the Abeokuta club.
He  added: “When Abeokuta Club was in the process of being birthed, things in Abeokuta were not as rosy as they are today. And the sons of Abeokuta who were in Lagos put their heads together in late Chief Sobo Sowemimo’s house to think of what they could do to improve the development of Abeokuta as a city. I pay tributes to all those founding members, those who have departed this world and those who are still here.
“I want to thank the club for this honour being bestowed on me and the honour being bestowed on my school mate MKO Abiola which he richly deserved.
“Kabiyesi, the Alake (of Egbaland) alluded to it. Normally when you win a cup three times, you keep that cup. Isn’t it? If not for bad belle, Abeokuta would have produced President of Nigeria three times, in which case we should have kept it permanently.
“But be that as it may, we have a great heritage. And we should be proud of our heritage. On this note, I will say on this occasion, I thank the President, the patron and grand patron, members of Board of Trustees, the executive; I want to say this, I will continue to contribute my quota to the development and growth of this club and by extension, the development and growth of Abeokuta, of Ogun State, of Nigeria, of African and indeed the of world in whichever way I could.”
Obasanjo pledged his continuous commitment to the development to the club, Ogun state, Nigeria and the world.
Online Editor by — April 12, 2021 in Politics 0