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Governor Umahi floats Salt City FC for Ebonyi

Emmanuel Ukoh
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Gov. David Umahi  of Ebonyi has fulfilled his pledge of floating a football club for the state with the formation of the Salt City Football club of Abakaliki.

The State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Charlse Akpuenika, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, describing the development as ‘heart-warming’.

Akpuenika said that the team would compete in the national league cadre of the 2021/22 football season and acquire the participatory slot from an existing club in the country.

“We have gotten the necessary endorsement to participate in the league from the relevant soccer authorities and would not inherit any liability from the acquisition process.

“Players to form the core of the team would be sourced from the grassroots to enable talented Ebonyi footballers display their talents nationally.

“The forthcoming King David Football Championship will be used to select such players as the ministry of youth development and sports had notified the local government and chieftaincy matters on the development.

“The competition will involve teams from the 64 LGA development centres of the state and selected players would be groomed to ensure we present a formidable team.

“We hope to quickly gain promotion to the higher cadre as efforts have been intensified to also float a female team for the state,” he said.

The commissioner also said that an interim management committee for the club had been formed which will be inaugurated on Aug.17.

He thanked the governor for fulfilling the pledge of floating the team which he made on several fora especially during the #END SARS youth summit in January.

 

 

Emmanuel Ukoh/NAN

COVID-19: FG seeks private sector’s support for vaccine production

Mosunmola Ore
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The Federal Government has appealed to the private sector for greater support in vaccine and diagnostics production even as it lauded the efforts of the sector to support its response to COVID-19.

READ ALSO: COVID-19: Minister calls for vaccine production in Nigeria

the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo made the call at the Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors’ 23rd National Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Wednesday.

Osinbajo was represented by the Director-General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu.

He said, “We keep learning from our successes and challenges and strategising on ways for better preparedness for other emerging diseases.

“The pandemic continues to emphasise the urgent need for innovation and action, in vaccine manufacturing and in-vitro diagnostics, not just in Nigeria but across the continent of Africa.

“Vaccine manufacturing capacity in Nigeria would greatly impact the national response to COVID-19 and other diseases and this cannot be left to government alone.

“As you know, there is a window of opportunity that exists with infectious diseases and health currently being given priority on the national and global agenda.

“This window requires more than just the usual to be done to ensure that actions follow any plans made to scale-up vaccine and diagnostics production.”

Earlier, the National President of Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors, Elochukwu Adibo, explained that this year’s conference “has over 300 registered participants attending physically and virtually with over 100 invited guests and organisations across the 36 states of the federation including the FCT.”

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Nigerian Comedian AY Celebrates 50th Birthday

FELA OLAGUNJU
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Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun popularly known as AY is celebrating his 50th birthday.

The comedian took to his Instagram page to share his joy with colleagues and fans with beautiful photos.

“What looked like an impossible climb is landing me on the 5th floor in style. To God be all the glory #leoman #50shadesofhustle,” he captioned one of the photos.

 

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From a standup comedian to an award-winning actor and movie producer, his career in the entertainment industry has spanned over two decades.

AY is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and movie director.

AY is married to Mabel Makun and they have a daughter together.

 

S.S/Pulse

Wife of Niger State Governor promises more commitment to women and children

Dominica Ijeoma Nwabufo
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Niger  State Government in North central Nigeria reiterated commitment  in collaborating with the state primary Health Care Development Agency in  conducting health programmes for the benefits of women and children across the State.

The wife of state governor  Doctor Amina Abubakar Bello, stated this during the official flag off ceremony for the 1st round June/July 2021  Maternal Newborn and Child Health week and launching of IPV2 vaccine in Niger state in Bosso local government Area of the State.

Dr Amina Abubakar Bello,in a statement by Rabi Sarki Bello her spokesperson,  said the state government in collaboration with the state Ministry of Health and that of  Primary Health Care Development Agency, have continued to provide interventions for the health and well-being of women and children throughout the State.

” Maternal Newborn and Child Health week have become institutionalized as major interventions with verifiable results over the years in government’s effort to reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity”.added Dr Amina

The wife of the Niger State Governor, who is the founder of Raise Foundation, an NGO for assisting and screening of cancer patients in the state, admonished champions and ambassadors of Health Care delivery to always persuade and ensure full participation of people  in  their respective communities in the exercise.

The week will be celebrated from 16th to 17th of this month across the 25LGAs of the state

Dr Amina Abubakar explains that during the exercise, the vitamin A supplementation for 6-months to 59 months, De-worming of children, malnutrition screening, Birth registration with issuance of certificates, provision long lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets for pregnant women, registration for the first time, hand washing practice and education on prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV would be available at designated health facilities.

The federal government has adopted one of the best scientific global practice by introducing in-activated Polio Vaccine IPV into the national immunization schedule.

Doctor Amina Abubakar Bello said that the vaccine will strengthen and sustain the success of Polio eradication in Nigeria, mentioned that  injectable form of the polio vaccine first dose would be given at 6-weeks of life at the designated IPV1 while the second dose will be administered at 14weeks of life.

The Niger State first Lady, Dr Amina Abubakar Bello, however urged all to take the issue of the Delta variant of covid-19 with all seriousness by abiding to prevention and control protocols.

Niger State Commissioner for Health and hospital services, Doctor Mohammed Makusidi, said the state government has concluded all the necessary arrangements to ensure that Bosso central gets a permanent Health Care centre soon.

 

Dominica Nwabufo

Nigeria to strengthen ties with China  

Dominica Ijeoma Nwabufo
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The Nigerian government and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to work together to create more opportunities for Nigerian Youths in skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development.

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Cui Jianchun announced this at a seminar on Belt and Road initiative, symphony played by China – Nigeria Orchestra held in Abuja.

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a strategy initiated by the People’s Republic of China that seeks to connect Asia with Africa and Europe via land and maritime network for economic prosperity.

According to the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Cui Jianchun “the Belt and Road initiative focuses on promoting policy coordination, unimpeded trade, financial integration, facility connectivity, People-to-people bond through a consultative process and joint efforts with a goal of bringing benefits to the two countries.” 

He said’ “so far, the Belt and Road Initiative has brought tremendous opportunities to Nigeria since the country joined initiative in 2018 at a summit in Beijing”.

Mr. Cui unveiled strategy by the Chinese government to promote future cooperation with Nigeria through the framework of Belt and Road Initiative BRI, to include Political Support, Economic Cooperation, Military Collaboration, International Coordination and People to People Bond.

He identified Infrastructure, ICT, industry, investment, import & export as other areas of interest between the two countries.

The Permanent Secretary Nigeria’s Ministry of Youths and sports development Mr. Nebeolisa Anako said, “strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and China in areas of skills, ICT and entrepreneurship is essentially required.”

“The relationship between these two countries has expanded and blossomed from Agriculture, to information technology, construction, infrastructure, trade, cultural and youth exchange as well as sports development”. Mr. Anako explained.

The Director General National Council for Arts and Culture Mr. Otumba Runsewe identified culture as an instrument of peace and development among countries.

Also the Director Federal scholarship board Mrs Ndajiwo Asta said, Nigerian Children would benefit from bilateral education agreement cooperation through the Belt and Road Initiative.

The seminar on Belt and Road initiative BRI, symphony played by China – Nigeria Orchestra was part of activities marking Nigeria China 50 years

 

Dominica Nwabufo

 

 

 

 

Second edition of Lagos Sports Summer Camp opens in Badagry

Emmanuel Ukoh
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More than 120 students have reported in Badagry for the Phase One, Season Two of the Lagos Sports Summer Camp.

Oluwatoyin Gafar, Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), on Wednesday said that activities at the camp included 60 per cent sports and 40 per cent life skills.

“The camp opened on Sunday Aug. 15 and will end on Saturday Aug. 21.

“There are about 120 participating students ranging from ages 9 to 14, from both public and private schools in Lagos State.

“Participants at the camp are being exposed to Athletics (Track and Field), Basketball, Chess, Darts, Judo, Karate, Scrabble, Table Tennis and Volleyball,” he said.

Gafar added that for the Life Skills activities at the camp, all participants were divided according to their areas of interest.

“We have activities such as Artwork, Art and Craft, Tie and Dye, Makeup, Hairdressing, Hat Making as well as how to make a Power Bank and Power Bank Battery,” he said.

Some of the participants, who spoke about their second day experience at the camp, said that they were excited to be at the Lagos Sports Summer Camp.

The participants commended the organisers and also thanked Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the initiative.

An ecstatic female participant, Ayomide Akin- Idowu, 14-year-old student of Badagry Senior Grammar School camp, said she was happy with the line of events at the camp.

“I am happy to be here and my area of interest is to learn the game of Scrabble and as well as to learn make-up.

“My first two days here now, because we came here on Sunday 15th August and today, it has been a lot of activities and I am very happy to be part of this experience.

“I want to thank the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for making this happen,” she said.

Fawole Adegoke, 12-year-old student of Grimos International College, Alagbado, also said that the camp activities had been fun, educating and impacting.

“My two days here so far have been a lot of fun, music, good food and conducive environment.

“So far, I am enjoying myself and hoping to go back home by learning new things that can be a life changer to me.

“I am eagerly waiting to learn how to make Power Bank and Power Bank Battery at the end of this Lagos Sports Summer Camp.

“Thanks to Lagos State Government for organising this at no cost,” he said.

Fatile Olubunmi, Female, 12, of Badagry Junior Grammar School, said that the Lagos Sports Summer Camp was a place to be.

“My coming here is per chance, my friend told me that there is going to be a Sports Summer Camp here in Badagry and asked me to be part of it.

“Here I am today participating and I am happy that I am part of this very educative and informative camping.

“At this Lagos Sports Summer Camp, I am participating in board game.

“Thanks to Lagos State Governor for organising this,” she added.

The Second and third Phases of the Lagos Sports Summer Camp will come up from Aug. 22 to Aug. 28 in Ikorodu, and from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4 at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.

 

 

Emmanuel Ukoh/NAN

Mozambican prison heads fired days after appointment

Dominica Ijeoma Nwabufo
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Two new prison directors in Mozambique have been fired just 12 days after they were appointed.

One of them is Herminia Nhamundze, the director of Ndhlavela Women’s Penitentiary, where it was found that inmates there had been forced into prostitution.

The other is Ramos Zambuco of the Maputo Maximum Security Prison.

Soon after they were sworn into office early this month, reports surfaced that the two had pending court cases.

The reports said the two had been detained for their alleged involvement in the release in 2014 of the “notorious” prisoner Momade Abdul Satar, better known as Nini Satar.

Satar had been serving a 24-year prison sentence for the murder of a prominent Mozambican investigative journalist, Carlos Cardoso, in November 2000.

His release on parole was later revoked and an international arrest warrant issued against him. He was arrested in Thailand and extradited to Mozambique in 2018.

Justice Minister Helena Kida also dismissed Alfredo Pires who was recently appointed the national director of administration and finance.

The ministry said Mr Pires was sacked after the minister learnt that he was being investigated in the southern province of Inhambane for alleged embezzlement of funds.

The justice minister said she was wrongly advised to appoint the fired leaders. She is yet to appoint their replacements.

 

 

BBC/Dominica Nwabufo

Capital Market: Securities & Exchange Commission seeks collaboration on dispute resolution

Amaka Nliam
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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with relevant Alternative Dispute Resolution professionals as a means to ensuring effective dispute resolution in the capital market.

 

Director General of the SEC, Mr. Lamido Yuguda, said this is key in sustaining investment in the capital market.

 

The SEC DG stated this when the Abuja Chapter of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) led by its chairman, Mr Sola Ephraim-Oluwanuga, held a meeting with him in Abuja  on Wednesday.

 

Yuguda stated that the need for a veritable dispute resolution mechanism has long been recognized in the capital market. He said that traditional litigious and adversarial dispute resolution mechanism has fallen short of achieving its purpose, adding that investment in the sector would suffer, if disputes among investors are not well resolved.

 

“The whole nature of the market is that people come together to make investments. But along the line, something happens and the same people actually fall out.

 

“And the problem with investment is that if the true parties to an investment fall out, investment falls. We understand that both parties usually cling to their positions but there is a superior situation which could benefit both parties.

 

“This is where an arbitrator is needed to actually bring them to that position. And that arbitrator, who is seen as independent, performs his professional duty by talking to the parties,” said the SEC Director-General.

 

He said the visit by the members of the institute could not have come at a better time, assuring that the commission partnering with institute whose members are specialized in area of dispute resolution is actually highly beneficial to both the SEC and practitioners in the capital market.

 

Earlier, the CIArb Chairman, Mr. Ephraim-Oluwanuga, said the institute was desirous of partnering with the SEC to deepen the access to justice in the Securities Industry.

 

He said CIArb has trained competent International arbitrators with demonstrable experience in capital market issues, adding that the institute can also assist the SEC in training and capacity building of its personnel.

 

“CIArb can train subject matter experts on securities dispute resolution. Also, industry may also put CIArb in its agreement as an appointing authority to any dispute involving arbitration, whilst preferring its members to serve as party nominated arbitrators in the sector,”  he added.

 “No planes leaving Kabul empty” – UK Defence Secretary

Nneka Oyibo Ukachukwu
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 No plane carrying Britons and refuges from Afghanistan has left empty, the UK defence secretary has said.

Ben Wallace rejected reports that some flights from Kabul contained only a few people, saying the UK was “absolutely ploughing through the numbers”.

He said “every hour counts” and confirmed “the Taliban are letting our people through”.

Mr Wallace said seven to 10 RAF planes were taking off every day, with at least 138 on the next flight out.

A flight landed at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Mr Wallace also said the UK would continue to stay in Afghanistan as long as the US ran Kabul airport, but said the government was investing in “third country hubs” for processing people in the region.

The UK has committed to take in up to 20,000 Afghan refugees over the next few years under a new resettlement scheme – including 5,000 this year.

About 2,000 Afghan former staff and their families have also come to the UK via a separate scheme this year, according to the Home Office, with a target of 5,000 by the end of 2021.

Mr Wallace said a plane left Kabul this morning carrying “115 people and their families – those are the Afghans on there as opposed to other personnel”.

He added: “None of our planes are leaving empty… our planes never leave empty. If we have spaces on them, we offer them up to other nations.”

He said: “We have a full programme today of many more people coming out – trying to reach our… capability towards the end of the month. And that is so far on track.”

The defence secretary said additional UK troops would be deployed to Afghanistan to help manage public order on the ground at Kabul airport.

 

BBC/Nneka Ukachuikwu

Algeria declares Morocco hostile country

Nneka Oyibo Ukachukwu
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Algeria has decided to review its relations with Morocco, accusing its neighbour of hostile acts.

It follows an investigation into the killing of a man falsely accused of starting wildfires.

“The repeated hostile acts committed by Morocco against Algeria require a review of our relations and the intensification of border controls,” the Algerian president’s office said in a statement.

The decision was made in a meeting of the High Security Council assessing the damage caused by huge wildfires that hit the country.

The authorities have concluded the majority were “criminal acts”.

They accuse Morocco of “backing” a separatist group suspected of being involved in criminal activity in the Kabylie region, including the killing of a man falsely accused of starting forest fires.

The Algerian police investigating the killing of Djamel Bensmail by a mob in the province of Tizi Ouzou have released a video of suspects confessing to the crime and to being members of the MAK separatist group.

 

BBC/Nneka Ukachukwu

 

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